Cowboys release QB Drew Bledsoe (AP/Yahoo! Sports)
Drew Bledsoe, who was benched six game into the season by Dallas, was released Thursday by the Cowboys. Bledsoe started the first six games for the Cowboys in 2006 before being replaced by Tony Romo, who went on to put up numbers that earned him a Pro Bowl nod.
Rams to pay Faulk roster bonus (STL Today)
Bernie Miklasz of 1380 ESPN (and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch) had St. Louis Rams President of Football Operations Jay Zygmunt on his radio program, The ITD Roll Home with Bernie Miklasz and Randy Karakker on Thursday afternoon.
Here’s the recap, courtesy of Miklasz on his online forum, Bernie’s Pressbox –
Zyggy is on 1380…. will pay the $225k … but Marshall is going to be meeting with doctors to get a gauge on his knee … and Jay is talking with Marshall’s agent… hopes to have something resolved soon. Sounds like a medical settlement coming up… best guess, anyway …
(Marshall won’t be back, though Jay won’t say that, can’t say that, yet).
Jay didn’t have much to offer about what the team plans to pursue in FA, but that’s to be expected. He never tips his hand.
–B
Sheffield meets with MLB executive regarding Mitchell probe (AP/USA Today)
Gary Sheffield, the mercurial Detroit Tigers slugging outfielder/designated hitter, met with MLB exec Rob Manfred to discuss his comments made regarding his statements related to the Senator Mitchell investigation into steroids.
Sheffield declined to comment on the meeting.
Saints dump Horn (NewOrleansSaints.com)
The New Orleans Saints team website reports that wide receiver Joe Horn has asked for his release. After negotiating with team officials on a new deal, Horn and his agent decided it’d be best if he would go into the marketplace to access his value.
The team remains hopeful that they’ll consider them during any pending move.
NFL notes: Jags’ Taylor, Jets’ Cotchery sign extensions (AP/USA Today)
A quick round-up of NFL news and notes, which include: the Saints dumping TE Ernie Conwell, Jabari Greer staying in Buffalo and Bryant Young likely staying in the “City by the Bay”.
According to ESPN’s bottom line ticker on ESPN News, the Pittsburgh Steelers have cut ties with linebacker Joey Porter, releasing the all-pro on Thursday.
More in a bit…
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Chargers make Neal league’s highest-paid fullback (ESPN.com)
ESPN’s NFL INsider John Clayton reports that he San Diego Chargers reached an agreement on a three-year extension with Pro Bowl fullback Lorenzo Neal. The 35-year old’s deal is worth $5.1 million, which makes him the highest paid fullback in the NFL.
Broncos acquire Pro Bowl cornerback Bly from Lions (ESPN)
ESPN’s Michael Smith reports that the Detroit Lions have agreed to trade cornerback Dre Bly to the Denver Broncos in exchange for running back Tatum Bell and tackle George Foster.
Trades cannot become official until March 2, the first day of the league year.
BaseballAmerica.com’s 2007 Top 100 Prospects (Baseball America)
Annually, Baseball America ranks MLB’s top 100 prospects in baseball. This year is no different, as the publication lists a complete directory of baseball’s best and brightest stars, presented with the usual statistical analysis.
The top ten:
Trail Blazers’ GM Patterson resigns (AP/USA Today)
Portland Trail Blazers president and general manager Steve Patterson surprisingly resigned on Thursday, the Trail Blazers said. Tod Leiweke will man the position till a replacement is found.
Clayton: Bargain and risks on the NFL free agent market (ESPN.com)
ESPN’s John Clayton provides his own analysis of the NFL free agent market of 2007. Clayton’s lead:
Finding bargains in an overpriced market might be difficult. Every player who hits free agency Friday expects to hit the lottery. NFL teams enter this market with great trepidation. To sign top free agents, general managers must adjust to the idea of paying close to $7 million a year for guards, $5 million for a top tight end and more than $7 million for defensive ends.
For the list of players, click the link.
Shanoff: The top 20 most influential sports bloggers (danshanoff.com)
Dan Shanoff, the maestro of the “Daily Quickie”, has compiled his list of the top 20 most influential sports bloggers on the Internet (where else would they be?). Sadly, we didn’t make that list, either.
Here’s the top five before you click on that link:
Cowboys name Stewart defensive coordinator (AP/ESPN)
The Dallas Cowboys have named San Diego Chargers secondary coach Brian Stewart as their new defensive coordinator. He follows head coach Wade Phillips to Irving, Texas.
More Jones charges surface in Georgia (Tennessean)
Another day, another “Pacman” Jones legal incident — The Nashville Tennessean reports this morning that the Tennessee Titan corner is facing felony charges after an unreported incident with a Georgia police officer surfaced.
If you’re scoring at home, that’s 10 related incidents with the police since the Titans made him a first-round selection in 2005.
News and notes that have run across the wire this lunch hour…
New Ohio State uniforms to carry LeBron James logo (AP/USA Today) Ohio representin’!
Lasorda denies sordid trysts with hookers (The Big Lead/NY Post) We just liked using the words “sordid” and “trysts” in the same sentence. You should try it.
Cuban denies interest in pursuing Cubs — again (SPORTSbyBROOKS/CNBC) This is like the fourth time in two years it has been brought up that he’s buying the Cubs.
Kings, Ducks to play in London (Reuters) We refused the urge to use “London Calling” in this headline. Really.
Buy a game-used “Shoeless Joe” bat on eBay (Deadspin/eBay) Buy it now for only $39,999.99!!!!
Did Dr. Ruth Westheimer serve as a sniper in Israel? (Snopes) What’s funnier — the thought or the fact that it’s true?
Back in November, The Buried Lead took a look at then-St. Louis Cardinals closer Adam Wainwright’s role for the 2007 club. In that article, we suggested that the club should be looking at keeping Wainwright in his role due to the possibility that Jason Isringhausen, the prior closer, would be struggling to comeback from hip surgery that was conducted in September. 
It’s now March 1 and the times have changed.
Wainwright started the spring schedule as a starter, allowing no hits in three innings of work against the Florida Marlins on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Isringhausen appears to have hit his stride on the bullpen mounds, reporting no discomfort after his sessions and is starting to use his legs to drive him towards the plate. The hip injury greatly hindered the pitcher’s ability to rotate forward, causing him to essentially come off the ball and use a delivery that was all arm. This improvement has provided the team with much relief in that they can use Wainwright in the starting rotation for the 2007 campaign.
Why is this a must for St. Louis?
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