Tuesday, February 09, 2010

NFL News and Notes - February 9, 2010

Here's your morning spin around the National Football League.

A decade of growth capped off by an exciting season and memorable Super Bowl gives way to a year of uncertainty, writes Barry Wilner of the Associated Press.

The New England Patriots have 10/1 odds of winning Super Bowl XLV.

Mike Berardino of the Sun-Sentinel doesn't think the Miami Dolphins will make a play for free agent wide receiver Donte Stallworth.

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez makes the Jets a candidate to play a regular season game in Mexico.

Playing for the Cincinnati Bengals would be a dream come true for University of Cincinnati wide receiver Mardy Gilyard.

On the same day Donte Stallworth was reinstated by the NFL, the Cleveland Browns terminated his contract.

The Baltimore Ravens have 20/1 odds of winning Super Bowl XLV.

Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams was inducted to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame on Monday.

Expected to release veterans Tra Thomas and Torry Holt this month, the Jacksonville Jaguars made no moves on Monday.

A winning culture within the Indianapolis Colts organization will help them get over the pain of Sunday's loss, writes Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star.

Eleven Colts fans showed up to greet the team at the airport upon its arrival from Miami.

Not everyone was happy to see Denver Broncos running back Floyd Little inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Today is the 10th anniversary of Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas' passing, and the Kansas City Star is re-running the columns written by Jason Whitlock and Joe Posnanski, along with an accompanying photo gallery.

The Chiefs released a pair of linebackers on Monday.

Nick Canepa of the San Diego Union-Tribune revisits Drew Brees' exit from the San Diego Chargers.

The Oakland Raiders hired Clancy Pendergast to coach their defensive backs.

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett may be the next Sean Payton, writes Jennifer Floyd Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger caught up with New York Giants safety Kenny Phillips, who says his rehab from knee surgery is ahead of schedule.

More than a thousand friends, family and fans attended the funeral for former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Tom Brookshier on Monday.

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis got into a war of words with former teammate and current radio host LaVar Arrington.

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz needs to keep the Bears defense off the field.

The Detroit Lions have 100/1 odds of winning Super Bowl XLV.

Several Green Bay Packers triggered contract escalators for 2010.

The Minnesota Vikings' gamble on defensive tackle John Randle paid off, writes Charley Walters of the Pioneer Press.

Labor unrest may hinder the Atlanta Falcons' rebuilding plans, writes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers doesn't want a long-term deal from the Panthers.

New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita was dropped from Nike for spatting his cleats.

The Saints' Super Bowl parade begins at 5pm today outside the Superdome.

Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch doesn't think the St. Louis Rams need to draft a quarterback with its first pick this year.

How has Kurt Warner's retirement impacted the way people perceive the Arizona Cardinals: They are 40-1 to win Super Bowl XLV.

Nobody is confirming that Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Walter Jones is retiring.

Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat breaks down the San Francisco 49ers' defensive backs.

Today's NFL birthdays: Bears punter Brad Maynard (36), Seahawks tight end Jason Pociask (27), and free agent NFL cornerback Derrick Johnson (28).