After enough speculation to fill the Atlantic Ocean, we finally learned that indeed suspended free agent quarterback Michael Vick was reinstated by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday July 27th.
Goodell notified Vick via an extensive letter that he has been reinstated to the NFL on a conditional basis and will be considered for full reinstatement [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Roger Goodell’
July 28, 2009
Vick is reinstated with stipulations on the latest stop of redemption road
July 24, 2009
Michael Vick Watch is officially on after a positive meeting with Goodell
Michael Vick may soon be back in the NFL after it was reported that yesterday he had a positive meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
Immediately after Michael Vick’s 23-month federal prison sentence ended on Monday July 20th, the speculation ran wild about when, where, and if ever the former 3-time Pro Bowl player would have [...]
July 16, 2009
Martellus Bennett’s ‘Black Olympics’ video is a Disgrace
In the wake of America’s first black president in office plus the many progresses made by African American since the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950’s. You would think that in the Year 2009 and approaching the 90th season of NFL play that I would have much more on and off the field positive stories [...]
July 2, 2009
More Vick Speculation
Even in the midst of several NFL sources saying that Commissioner Roger Goodell is most likely going to continue Michael Vick’s indefinite suspension throughout the 2009 NFL Season once his released from federal custody on July 20th. The USA Today Huddle blog put out a great piece going through the potential landing spots within the [...]
April 26, 2009
2009 NFL Draft Day 1 Review
Players like 17th overall pick QB Josh Freeman (Tampa Bay Bucs) were all smiles as Day 1 of the NFL Draft took center stage
(New York, NY) — The 74th rendition of the NFL Draft, titled “Own the Moment” took center stage of the sports world on April 25th. Hope sprung eternal from Oakland to New England [...]
April 25, 2009
The 2009 NFL Draft Preview
By Lloyd Vance, Taking It to the House, Sr. NFL Writer
(New York, NY) – It will be Christmas in April as optimism and hope abound for all 32 NFL franchises as the 74th NFL Draft takes center stage on the sports calendar. Sure the NBA playoffs, NHL playoffs, first month of baseball, and any number [...]
December 1, 2008
Another NFL off the field Melodrama as Giants receiver Burress involved in a shooting
The NFL’s off-the-field player problems continued this week as NY Giants receiver Plaxico Burress allegedly shot himself in the thigh
(New York, NY) — Well the NFL’s seemingly revolving door of players putting themselves in bad situations continued on Friday as Super Bowl XLII hero New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress reportedly shot himself in the [...]
November 20, 2008
The NFL Giving Pacman One Last Chance
After completing an NFL mandated alcohol program, Pacman Jones was re-instated (from an indefinite suspension) for probably his last time on November 19th
You have to hand it to the NFL, because if not anything the league believes in second chances and some cases 3 or 4 chances. Apparently the league is ready to give troubled Dallas [...]
August 21, 2008
NFL Union Chief Gene Upshaw Dies
NFLPA Executive Director Gene Upshaw Dies at 63 from cancer
(Philadelphia, Pa) — The National Football League (NFL) family includes players, coaches, owners, media, and everyone else that makes up “America’s Game”, sure from time to time family members may not see eye to eye on a lot of issues around the league, but one thing [...]
August 15, 2008
Adam Jones Sends Letter for Reinstatement
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The maturation of Adam “Don’t Call Me Pacman” Jones continued as the reformed defensive back sent a letter asking for full reinstatement to the NFL
(Philadelphia, Pa) — According to a story by Calvin Watkins in the The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Cowboys DB Adam “Don’t Call Me Pacman” Jones has sent a 1 1/2-page [...]
June 23, 2008
Mr. Jones and Me
Apparently Dallas Cowboys CB Adam Jones formerly known as “Pacman Jones” wants to leave his playful nickname and hopefully his off the field infamy in the past. Dropping the “Pacman” label — I know Nameco the makers of the original PACMAN videogame will be happy — seems to be latest step in the re-birth of [...]
