The Sunday Blitz
Green Bay Packers safety Atari Bigby is looking forward to 2009 and putting his injury-plagued season last year behind him.
Packers cornerback Al Harris is defensive about anyone who questions his ability to play zone coverage. “Who says that?” Harris said. “I haven’t heard one scout say that. Just for your knowledge, when you ask these types of questions, zone is much easier to play than man. That’s the way it is. That’s why they call it man and zone.”
As Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times points out, the Atlanta Falcons will face the Giants, Redskins and Cowboys after their bye weeks.
Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe says that free-agent safety Rodney Harrison will decide between returning for his 16th NFL season or transitioning to the booth by June 1st.
The Bengals are using rookie linebacker Rey Maualuga at strong-side linebacker instead of middle linebacker in the 4-3 defense.
Gary Myers of the NY Daily News points out that there are plenty of Giants' season tickets available if you have $20,000 burning a hole in your pocket.
Bill Reynolds of the Providence Journal says that Patriots QB Tom Brady remains more "football player" than celebrity at heart.
Right now, Josh McCown is the back-up to Panthers QB Jake Delhomme and Matt Moore is third-string.
Ex-Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Brian Stewart will join the Philadelphia Eagles' coaching staff although his specific role wasn't specified. His specialty is the secondary.
Steelers rookie center A.Q. Shipley says Steelers coach Mike Tomlin constantly reminds him of his short arms. "He tells me he's going to tell me that every day until I make this team, because he doesn't care how long my arms are, which is awesome."
Some Giants spread some joy to some children who are battling cancer at Hackensack University Medical Center. "If we can put one smile on their face, one day when they don't have the burden of their disease, even for a portion of the day, then that's what we all are here to do," [Giants coach Tom] Coughlin said.
Rams QB Marc Bulger says that tight end Daniel Fells is "playing lights out."
Packers cornerback Al Harris is defensive about anyone who questions his ability to play zone coverage. “Who says that?” Harris said. “I haven’t heard one scout say that. Just for your knowledge, when you ask these types of questions, zone is much easier to play than man. That’s the way it is. That’s why they call it man and zone.”
As Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times points out, the Atlanta Falcons will face the Giants, Redskins and Cowboys after their bye weeks.
Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe says that free-agent safety Rodney Harrison will decide between returning for his 16th NFL season or transitioning to the booth by June 1st.
The Bengals are using rookie linebacker Rey Maualuga at strong-side linebacker instead of middle linebacker in the 4-3 defense.
Gary Myers of the NY Daily News points out that there are plenty of Giants' season tickets available if you have $20,000 burning a hole in your pocket.
Bill Reynolds of the Providence Journal says that Patriots QB Tom Brady remains more "football player" than celebrity at heart.
Right now, Josh McCown is the back-up to Panthers QB Jake Delhomme and Matt Moore is third-string.
Ex-Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Brian Stewart will join the Philadelphia Eagles' coaching staff although his specific role wasn't specified. His specialty is the secondary.
Steelers rookie center A.Q. Shipley says Steelers coach Mike Tomlin constantly reminds him of his short arms. "He tells me he's going to tell me that every day until I make this team, because he doesn't care how long my arms are, which is awesome."
Some Giants spread some joy to some children who are battling cancer at Hackensack University Medical Center. "If we can put one smile on their face, one day when they don't have the burden of their disease, even for a portion of the day, then that's what we all are here to do," [Giants coach Tom] Coughlin said.
Rams QB Marc Bulger says that tight end Daniel Fells is "playing lights out."
