Blast NFL Mock Draft 2008

April 1, 2008   1 Comment  

It’s that time of year again, and since we saw that everyone and their mother is doing a mock NFL draft, we decided it wasn’t too early. We are guaranteeing that every single pick is accurate. Ok…maybe not. Anyway, here is Micah Warren’s 2008 NFL Mock Draft: 1. Miami Dolphins: Chris Long, DE, Virginia I [...]

Pacman’s Agent says deal in place with the Cowboys

March 31, 2008   Leave a Comment  

Manny Arora, Pacman Jones’ agent/enabler, says that a deal with the Cowboys is in place, but that the Titans are testing the market. "The contract is in place," Arora said Monday. "They are not unintelligent people. They know what they are doing. "They (Titans) have already made it publicly known that he needs to find [...]

This and that from the NFL

March 13, 2008   Leave a Comment  

Here are some random notes and thoughts from the National Football League: According to a blog on the Orlando Sentinel’s website, there are quiet rumors within the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization that Cadillac Williams’ career is over. Williams tore a patellar tendon last season on October 1st in a win over Carolina. The Bucs recently [...]

Source: Eagles reach deal with Asante Samuel

Feb. 28, 2008   5 Comments  

UPDATE: The Eagles signed Asante Samuel Friday to a six year deal after BLAST broke the story Thursday. According to a source inside the Eagles with knowledge of the situation, former Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel has reached a deal to play in Philadelphia next year. There are no specific details on the terms, years or [...]

Remembering Myron Cope

Feb. 27, 2008   Leave a Comment  

Myron Cope, the 35-year color commentary man for the Pittsburgh Steelers died Wednesday morning in a nursing home in Mt. Lebanon, Pa. Cope had been struggling with his health since leaving the broadcast booth after the 2004 season. Before joining the Steelers family, Cope was a widely read freelancer for Sports Illustrated reporting on such [...]

Source: McNabb wants to stay in Philly

Feb. 10, 2008   3 Comments  

A source close to Eagles Quarterback Donovan McNabb recently told me that the embattled star “absolutely wants to stay” in the City of Brotherly Love. McNabb told ESPN in a recent interview that he thinks they should bring more star-caliber talent into the Eagles’ the roster. Many think that he is just saying all the [...]