Golden Nugget owner gives up interest in Houston Texans (AP)
A Houston entrepreneur said he has sold his interest in the Houston Texans to comply with an NFL rule prohibiting team owners from having a gambling-related business. Tilman Fertitta, owner of Landry's, a hospitality, gaming, restaurant and entertainment company, told Houston television station KRIV on Friday that he sold his undisclosed interest in the team. [Link]
Golden Nugget owner gives up interest in Houston Texans
A Houston entrepreneur said he has sold his interest in the Houston Texans to comply with an NFL rule prohibiting team owners from having a gambling-related business. Tilman Fertitta, owner of Landry's, a hospitality, gaming, restaurant and entertainment company, told Houston television station KRIV on Friday that he sold his undisclosed interest in the team. Fertitta bought the Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas three years ago. [Link]
Newman Close to New Deal?
Dallas Cowboys CB Terence Newman currently has one year remaining on his contract (the final year was voided) and there had been reports of both sides being far apart on negotiations on a new deal. [Link]
Rushing rookies into minicamp means trouble
Take your time with minicamp newcomers, NFL teams. Alex Marvez says rushing them into the mix with veterans is asking for trouble. [Link]
Minicamp Insider 1.0
In his latest column, Scout.com's NFL insider Adam Caplan breaks down several story lines. Who is player the Kansas City Chiefs targeted in the Jared Allen trade? Why did the Green Bay Packers target a receiver in the second round and where will he fit in long-term? What is the future of Darren Howard? We also have more exclusive details on Brady Quinn's contract and whole a lot more inside. [Link]
Who's going to be NFL's biggest comeback?
Jay Cutler had a tough 2007 and has been diagnosed with diabetes. It's why he's on Alex Marvez's list of comeback award hopefuls. [Link]
7 Points: Jones-Drew is a Little Big-Man
Ed Thompson points out why Maurice Jones-Drew can scoff at his former critics — and why Miami rookie WR Davone Bess should be able to do the same in a few years. Arizona WR Larry Fitzgerald, former Raider Duane Starks, a smart personnel move by the Colts and more are all in today's 7 Points feature. [Link]
Best Available NFL Free Agents: Offense
Here's an updated look at the best available NFL free agents from the offensive side of the ball. The running back position clearly has decent talent that could come in and contribute right away. [Link]
Best Available NFL Free Agents-Defense
Here's an updated look at the best available NFL free agents from the defensive side of the ball. There are still some quality defensive tackles available who could come in and help a team. [Link]
AFC South Draft Summary
JagNation provides a quick snapshot of the AFC South acquisitions from the 2008 NFL Draft. [Link]
Nine nuggets for the NFL offseason
Don't look now, but Buffalo has the pieces in place to make some noise in the playoffs. Adam Schein explains in his offseason nuggets. [Link]
Does Being Number One Really Matter?
When compared to their draft class peers, there was no one statistically better at running the ball, intercepting passes, throwing passes or sacking the quarterback than these players. But did it pay off for them on draft weekend? Scout.com's Ed Thompson takes a look. [Link]
Third-round RB Slaton making first impression
Steve Slaton fumbled a pitch on one play and got his helmet knocked off on another during the second day of Houston Texans minicamp on Saturday. Later, he dodged three would-be tacklers and sprinted down the field. The former West Virginia star, drafted by the Texans in the third round, is getting plenty of snaps to show coach Gary Kubiak what he can do. Now if he can only memorize the complicated playbook. [Link]
Slaton making first impression (AP)
HOUSTON — Steve Slaton fumbled a pitch on one play and got his helmet knocked off on another during the second day of Houston Texans minicamp on Saturday. Later, he dodged three would-be tacklers and sprinted down the field. The former West Virginia star, drafted by the Texans in the third round, is getting plenty of snaps to show coach Gary Kubiak what he can do. [Link]
Spencer returns to Texans practice
The start of Houston Texans minicamp on Friday was more than just a practice to Charles Spencer. The 6-foot-4, 338-pound offensive lineman took the field with his team for the first time since breaking his left leg nearly two years ago, a severe injury that doctors thought could end his career. It's a minor miracle that he's even playing again, but Spencer's goal now is earning back his job. "I'm taking it day by day. I ain't rushing nothing," Spencer said. [Link]
Spencer returns to Texans practice (AP)
The start of Houston Texans minicamp on Friday was more than just a practice to Charles Spencer. The 6-foot-4, 338-pound offensive lineman took the field with his team for the first time since breaking his left leg nearly two years ago, a severe injury that doctors thought could end his career. It's a minor miracle that he's even playing again, but Spencer's goal now is earning back his job. [Link]
AFC Draft Recap - Houston Texans
The easiest way to the playoffs is to win your division. The Jaguars seem poised to challenge for their first division title since 1999. A team that the Jaguars will have to contend with is the Houston Texans, who split the season series with Jacksonville in 2007. JagNation is going to take a closer look at what the Texans did in their draft. [Link]
Best Available NFL Free Agents-Defense
With the NFL draft behind us, here's an updated look at the best available free agents from the defensive side of the ball. [Link]
Best Available NFL Free Agents-Offense
Here's a post-draft look at the best available NFL free agents from the offensive side of the ball. [Link]
Pro Football Scout of the Year
Former pro scout Tom Marino took a look at the often unheralded pro scouts in the NFL and selected one as his "Professional Football Scout of the Year." Find out who he picked, and why, in this Scout.com feature. [Link]
NFL Draft: 2009 Mock Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft is behind us, but it doesn't mean we can't have a little fun and take a look at the 2009 draft. Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber releases his first 2009 mock draft and includes draft-eligible underclassmen. [Link]
Pressing needs for every NFL team
The draft can't fix everything (see the Jets' and 49ers' QB quandaries). Alex Marvez runs down every team's pressing needs. [Link]
Scout.com NFL Draft Report Card
Only five NFL teams earned an "A" in last weekend's NFL Draft according to former pro scout Tom Marino. Was your favorite team one of them? Or was it one of the handful who earned a failing grade? Check out Marino's grades for all 32 teams in this Scout.com feature. [Link]
Ravens' move for Flacco was bold, beautiful (SportingNews.com)
The Baltimore Ravens' bold move to get Joe Flacco with the 18th pick in the NFL draft was a risk worth taking. [Link]
Best Available NFL Free Agents-Offense
Here's an updated report of the best available NFL free agents from the offensive side of the football. There are some interesting names still available at the running back position. [Link]
Best Available NFL Free Agents: Defense
With the NFL draft completed, here's an updated report of the best available NFL free agents from the defensive side of the football. [Link]
Texans sign G Weary to one-year deal (PA SportsTicker)
HOUSTON (Ticker) - The Houston Texans and guard Fred Weary have agreed on a one-year contract, according to Tuesday's Houston Chronicle. [Link]
OL Weary return to Texans with 1-year deal
Offensive lineman Fred Weary has agreed in principle to a one-year deal to return to the Houston Texans, his agent said Tuesday. Weary started 12 games for Houston last season before breaking his leg in a loss to Tennessee. He is one of five players from Houston's inaugural 2002 season who remains on the roster. "We're excited for Fred to be back in the fold," Pat Dye, Weary's agent, told Houston television station KRIV. [Link]
OL Weary return to Texans with 1-year deal, agent says (AP)
Offensive lineman Fred Weary has agreed in principle to a one-year deal to return to the Houston Texans, his agent said Tuesday. Weary started 12 games for Houston last season before breaking his leg in a loss to Tennessee. He is one of five players from Houston's inaugural 2002 season who remains on the roster. [Link]
On the Clock: 15 prospects for '09 NFL Draft
With the '08 draft in the books, who's ready for next year? Peter Schrager gives you his draft wrap, complete with names for '09. [Link]
2009 NFL Draft: Steuber's Big Board
With the 2008 NFL Draft complete, it's never too early to take a look at the top senior prospects that will be available for the 2009 NFL Draft. Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber debuts his Big Board of the Top 19 seniors who will be available in 2009. [Link]
NFL Post-Draft Insider 1.0
Scout.com's NFL insider Adam Caplan gives you the inside skinny in what went behind the selections of eight teams in this post-draft update. Caplan also breaks down how some of drafted players will fit in with their new teams. [Link]
AFC grades: Top marks for Pats, Steelers, Raiders (Yahoo! Sports)
Darren McFadden figures to be a huge boost for Oakland's offense and QB JaMarcus Russell. [Link]
NFL Draft Superlatives
Now that the NFL Draft is behind us, Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber hands out his Draft Superlatives. [Link]
Handing out draft grades for AFC teams
The Chiefs scored big at the NFL Draft with Glenn Dorsey. Our NFL Czar hands out draft grades for every team. How did yours rank? [Link]
NFL Draft Dish: Round 1 analysis (SportingNews.com)
A pick-by-pick analysis of the 2008 NFL draft's first round: 1. Miami Dolphins - OT Jake Long. [Link]
Falcons pass on Dorsey, take big risk on Matt Ryan (SportingNews.com)
The Falcons have put the future of their franchise in the hands of Matt Ryan. Glenn Dorsey would have been the wiser selection with the No. 2 overall pick. [Link]
NFL Draft Q&A: WR Keenan Burton
A top target on Day 2 of the draft will be Kentucky WR Keenan Burton, who's had visits with the Cowboys and the Titans, and personal workouts with the Patriots, Jets, Chiefs and Falcons. He talks about some of those experiences in this exclusive interview with Scout.com's Ed Thompson. [Link]
NFL Draft: Day Two Best Available Prospects
Scout.com NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber lists his top-30 best available prospects on Day Two. [Link]
NFL Draft First-Round Selections (AP)
The first-round picks in Saturday NFL draft: 1) Miami Dolphins — JAKE LONG, 6-7, 315, Michigan, OT: Bulldozer of a tackle in the run game who can also be a solid insurance policy for any franchise QB. Has the strength to move the pile and aggressiveness and smarts to clear out second-level blockers. [Link]
Round 1: Houston Selects OT Duane Brown
With Selection 26 in Round 1, Houston selects OT Duane Brown, Virginia Tech. Learn more about this pick from Scout.com team and draft experts! [Link]
Texans nab OT Brown with 26th pick (PA SportsTicker)
The Houston Texans did not mind taking a step back to fill a need. [Link]
NFL Draft Live Blog
NEW YORK CITY… Welcome to our annual NFL draft live blog from the floor of Radio City Music Hall. We're running insider analysis all day after each selection goes off the board. We'll also tell you who else each team was looking at for each selection and who they might be looking at as the first day of the draft progresses. [Link]
Scout.com's Team-by-Team NFL Draft Tracker
Scout.com makes it easy for you to see where the 2008 NFL Draft prospects landed with our our team-by-team draft tracker. [Link]
NFL Draft Q&A: LB Jo-Lonn Dunbar
Jo-Lonn Dunbar is one of those middle linebackers who always seems to be where the action is, making tackles all over the field. Find out why teams like the Patriots, Packers, Colts, Giants, Eagles, Chiefs, Panthers, Browns, Broncos, Texans and Bengals have been pursuing him in this exclusive interview. [Link]
NFL Insider Mock Draft
Scout.com's NFL insider Adam Caplan takes his annual look at the first round of the draft just hours before the madness begins. [Link]
NFL Draft Q&A: WR Eddie Royal
Virginia Tech wide receiver and return specialist Eddie Royal got an up-close look at some NFL teams during his official visits. Find out what he learned during his trips, which coach he was surprised to find so easy to talk recently, what he'll be doing this weekend and more in this exclusive interview. [Link]
NFL Draft Q&A: DT Red Bryant
Texas A&M DT Red Bryant talked with Scout.com's Ed Thompson about his visits and workouts, the teams that talked to him during his pro day, and what he'll be doing this weekend while he's waiting to learn where he'll be heading to play in the NFL. It's all inside in this exclusive Scout.com interview. [Link]
NFL Draft Q&A: TE Dustin Keller
Purdue's Dustin Keller is grateful for the trail that the Colts' Dallas Clark has blazed as a versatile tight end because teams he's visited believe he's out of the same mold. Learn more about Keller and find out which QB told him he'd like to have a chance to throw to him while he was visiting five NFL teams. [Link]
Friday Night's NFL Draft Buzz
Scout.com's Ed Thompson has visits and team interest info on 15 players on the eve of draft weekend. Get the scoop on players like Eddie Royal, Keenan Burton, Steve Justice, Darrell Robertson, Terrence Wheatley and many more talented players you'll be seeing selected this weekend during the NFL Draft. [Link]
