June 24th, 2009 Daily News
The Des Moines Iowa Register reports that the head coach of Aplington-Parkersburg High School football head coach Ed Thomas died from gun shot wounds he suffered earlier Wednesday by a former player. Thomas had coached several current National Football League players.
The news is sad to hear as all of us former football players no matter if it is high school college or the pros are one big family. There are times where all football players hate a coach, because of his coaching style, but for this to happen is mind blowing and raises a lot of questions.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that the interest that was mentioned in Peter King of Si.com’s Monday Morning Quarterback column for free agent linebacker Derrick Brooks is only moderate as they have yet to extend him an offer.
The Baltimore Sun reports that Baltimore Ravens fans that paid for personal seat license when the team moved from Cleveland are making a ton of money as they sell them to other fans.
The Cincinnati Enquire reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have released their training camp schedule.
The Miami Herald reports that Miami Dolphin cornerback Vontae Davis was the victim of identity theft.
The Kansas City Star Reports that the Kansas City Chiefs signed safety Mike Brown.
The Denver Post reports that the Denver Broncos were awarded wide receiver CJ Brown off waivers.
The San Diego Union-Tribune takes a look into the background of rookie linebacker Larry English.
The Detroit Free Press reports that Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford spoke to reporters about former general manager Matt Millen and head coach Rod Marinelli.
The Chicago Tribune reports that wide receiver Devin Hester defends Jay Cutler in regards to the criticism he is getting about his maturity.
The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports that Green bay Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers believes the key for his defense to succeed is communication.
The Charlotte Observer reports that defensive end Julius Peppers signed his franchise tender.
The Associated Press reports that the Carolina Panthers signed seventh round pick cornerback Captain Munnerlyn. Also they waived running back Markus Manson and cornerback Reggie Sullivan.
The Tampa Tribune reports that it is possible that rookie quarterback Josh Freeman to be the starter come opener of the regular season.
The Newark Star Ledger reports that New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley is out 8-10 weeks following hip surgery to repair a torn labrum. Also, they report that Giants running back Brandon Jacobs main goal this season is to play in all 16 games in 2009
The Memphis Commercial Appeal, via ProFootballTalk.com, reports that Fed Ex CEO Fred Smith rebuffs an earlier report that he is interested in buying the Saint Louis Rams.
ProFootballTalk.com reports that Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dennis Northcut is available via a trade. Obviously, a trade will never happen as teams will wait for him to be cut.
Newark Star Leder writer Mike Garafolo announces on his tweeter page that the New York Giants signed third round pick wide receiver Ramses Barden and fifth round pick quarterback Rhett Bomar.