NFL owners hunkered down in St. Pete
The NFL is holding midseason owners meetings today at the Renaissance Vinoy in St. Petersburg where they are discussing a variety of matters, including some of the complex labor issues facing the league.
There aren't expected to be any votes taken today or on Wednesday, when the meetings conclude. But that doesn't mean there won't be news.
Commissioner Roger Goodell, who will speak with reporters later today, could have some comments on his plans for dealing with Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones, who was involved in a reported fight with his team-employed bodyguard/babysitter. Jones' long history of run-ins with the law and his season-long suspension in 2007 make him a target for severe consequences if the league determines this incident requires discipline.
On another front, the trade deadline is looming in just a few hours. General manager Bruce Allen, here representing the Bucs, said there is plenty of conversation around the league today but indicated the Bucs weren't currently considering any substantive offers. Of course, Allen is smart enough not to tell us if they were, but we'll know for certain after the 4 p.m. cutoff time.
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What is going on with the fullback position? Will Askew be back?
Posted by: mm | October 14, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Doesnt it anger you all that every time we play those kitty Kats from Carolina, we always lose atleast 1 player to a season ending injury? Whats up with that? Maybe next time, it would be nice if they lost someone... its always us, and always someone important!
Posted by: Dark Side | October 14, 2008 at 01:12 PM
Last year we have 1 pro-bowler and this year he's not even on the ballot.
Posted by: Matt | October 14, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Matt he(he was an alternate last year) only started first game and was replaced until last week. I don't understand why the pro-bowl voting is so early in the year(especially for a game played after the season). Think of all the players that will come in for injured players and step up and excell, they won't get the chance to be on it either.
Posted by: oar | October 14, 2008 at 02:18 PM
there have been talks about the bucs getting chad johnson for a third round pick that could escalate based on performance.
Posted by: Ra'Shad | October 14, 2008 at 03:50 PM
Chad Johnson-hmmmmm, I like his wheels but he's too demonstrative. You can't even shimmie here without losing 15. That cat would set us back 60 a game.
Posted by: Oldcrank | October 14, 2008 at 07:41 PM
CHAD JOHNSON would be nice though,damn we need someone to stretch the field fellas.
Posted by: STIXX | October 15, 2008 at 02:47 PM