Brandon Marshall Traded to Bears
Free agency is still seconds away from beginning, and yet we’ve already been dealt the first major move. The Dolphins have traded receiver Brandon Marshall to the Bears, where he’ll reunite with quarterback Jay Cutler.
The Dolphins will get two third-round picks — one in ’12, the other in ’13.
Bears Johnny Knox should be good for 2012
The Chicago Bears Johnny Knox was seriously injured while trying to recover a fumble in the 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks yesterday. He was hit by defensive end Anthony Hargrove and put in a position where his shoulders bent back and caused injury.
Brett Favre Officially Retires…Again
Just got word that Favre has turned in his retirement paperwork to the NFL. This one looks to be more serious than previous retirement announcements. For more info, click here.
Minnesota Vikings Metrodome Roof Collapses
The Minnesota Vikings Metrodome roof collapsed early this morning delaying the Vikings vs. Giants game that was to take place today. The game will now be played Monday night in Detroit at Ford Field. Brett Favre’s streak may go on after all. Check out the video below.
Sources say Favre is Headed to Vikings Camp
Sources around the NFL along with NBC affiliate WDAM out of Mississippi have reported that Brett Favre is headed to Vikings Camp. It was reported Tuesday morning that a number of Minnesota Vikings players had skipped practice, chartered a plane and headed down to Mississippi to get an answer from Favre on his return. Early Tuesday afternoon reports stated he had joined those players on the flight back to Minnesota. It is still unclear whether or not he will return as the Vikings quarterback, but it looks like this is a step in the right direction in the Vikings search for an answer.
Seahawks Shocker: Burleson To Detroit
Free agency is officially underway and already it has impacted Seattle. Various media outlets (espn.com among others) report former Seahawks receiver Nate Burleson has signed a five year deal with the Detroit Lions. If the Seahawks wanted Burleson back they could have worked out a deal or placed the franchise tag on him. If the team tagged Burleson it would have cost them almost 10 million dollars in 2010. That is way too much coin for a guy, when healthy, is productive (63 receptions, 812 Yards and 3 TD’s in 2009) but not a number one wideout. Doesn’t it appear the Lions are turning into the Seahawks? They already have former Seattle running back Maurice Norris and former Linebacker Julian Peterson on the roster and now Nate Burleson.
The move is somewhat of a shocker considering the former O’Dea High School star said he wanted to stay around town, but you can’t begrudge Burleson for signing with Detroit for the money. Plus, you can’t argue with Pete Carroll and company for not trusting the 28 year-old’s body of work. Detroit is a desperate team in search of playmakers and yes they got one in Burleson, but giving him a five year deal for around 25 million is a questionable move. Seattle needs playmakers just as much as the Lions do, but Burleson apparently wasn’t worth the risk. Last year’s big ticket signing T.J. Houshmandezah, much maligned Deion Branch, and Deon Butler remain on the roster as the experienced ones. Without “Nate the Great” this clearly opens the door for the Seahawks to make a run at Denver’s disgruntled but talented pass catcher Brandon Marshall. The rumored trade between the Broncos and Seahawks is more likely to happen now that Burleson is off to Detroit. Bringing in Marshall would be an upgrade over Burleson. Marshall is younger and more physical than Burleson.
I’d like to thank Burleson for his time in Seattle. The grass might be greener on the other side in Detroit. For Burleson’s sake, I hope it is because from accounts he is a classy guy. I cannot think though the receiver is going from a bad team to a horribly bad team with the move. But then again, you have to take the money when its offered. Seattle wasn’t going to give Burleson 25 million to stick around. Detroit was and did; now he’s a Lion.