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By John Taylor
POSTED: October 17, 2001 3:02 p.m. ET
AWARD TIME
The NFL has handed out their Players of the Week awards, with an old veteran gunslinger and young gun taking center stage.
Brett Favre of the Packers and rookie Tom Brady of the Patriots have been named NFC and NFC Offensive Player of the Week, respectively, for last Sunday's action.
Favre completed 79.4 percent of his attempts (27 of 34) and passed for 337 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions for a 137.4 passer rating in the Packers’ 31-23 win over Baltimore, which entered the game with the league’s top-ranked defense, while Brady completed 33 of 54 passes for a Week 5-high 364 yards and two touchdowns for a 93.4 passer rating in the Patriots’ come-from-behind 29-26 overtime win over San Diego.
Linebacker Marvin Jones of the Jets and defensive end Michael Strahan of the Giants were named Defensive Players of the Week for the AFC and NFC, respectively, while kickers Joe Nedney of the Titans and Tim Seder of the Cowboys were named AFC and NFC Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively.
POSTED: October 17, 2001 11:21 a.m. ET
GLYN BOOTED
A move that had been rumored rumored throughout the off-season came to fruition today as the Bears have informed RealTeam that they have released return specialist Glyn Milburn.
Milburn, the Bears all-time leader in kick return yardage, was in his fourth season in Chicago and ninth in the league.
The Stanford University product spent the first three seasons of his NFL career in Denver and two more in Detroit before joining the Bears in a trade with the Green Bay. He represented Chicago in the Pro Bowl following the 1999 season.
The release of Milburn created an vacancy on Chicago's 53-man roster, which the Bears quickly filled with the signing of fullback Stanley Pritchett.
Pritchett, originally drafted by the Dolphins in the fourth round of the 1996 draft, played for four seasons in Miami before signing with Philadelphia as an unrestricted free agent last season.
POSTED: October 17, 2001 6:56 a.m. ET
SCHOTT OUT?
Marty Schottenheimer came into the 2001 season armed with a guaranteed big-money contract and the full backing of Redskins owner Daniel Snyder.
While he'll still have the big money at the end of the season, he may leave armed with a one-way ticket to the unemployment line.
According to the Washington Post, Schottenheimer "likely would be fired" at the end of the season if he doesn't reverse the team's fortunes. Currently, the Redskins stand at 0-5 and have been outscored 144-32.
The questions surrounding his job security do not, publicly, seem to bother Schottenheimer.
"I never have worried about that, and I never will," Schottenheimer said. "I feel very, very confident in what we're doing. We haven't seen any dividends yet, but we haven't been at it very long. I don't get discouraged. I get a deeper resolve. This is different than any situation I've been in before. We're looking for a way to play effectively as a football team. We'll devote our time, energy and focus to getting better."
As to who would replace Schottenheimer if he can't right the sinking ship, the name "Steve Spurrier" is once again mentioned.
The college coach was a target of Snyder during his search for Norv Turner's permanent replacement this past off-season. While Snyder could not pry the Florida Gators coach away from Gainesville that time, he would likely make another attempt if/when Schottenheimer is let go.
JETS DO SAFETY SLAP
The Jets have fined Damien Robinson one game's pay following the safety's arrest on a weapons charge Sunday.
The off-season acquisition attempted to enter the Meadowlands with an assault rifle and ammunition in the back of his SUV shortly before New York's clash with Miami. Bomb-sniffing dogs got a "hit" on his vehicle, after which authorities discovered the weapon.
Robinson released a statement through the Jets' PR department, which stated that he "inadvertently left it in the back of my truck when I went to the stadium with my family. It was closed up in a case and not loaded."
Robinson's fine will amount to roughly $30,000.
JUST FOR KICKS
One day after releasing punter Lee Johnson, the Patriots have signed his expected replacement.
The team announced the signing of Dan Hadenfeldt to their practice squad and he is expected to be placed on the active roster for this Sunday's game, provided he punts well in practice this week.
Should he not perform up to their expectations, the team likely has an emergency list of veteran punters who could come in on a moment's notice and kick this weekend.
Johnson was 11th in the League in gross punting at 43.5 yards per kick, while he stood 6th in net punting at 38.3.
COMINGS & GOINGS
The Browns have signed defensive tackle Cedric Killings and claimed defensive back Brandon Jennings off waivers from the Raiders. Cleveland also released safety Perry Phenix, who, according to The Tennessean, will re-sign with the Titans today. To make room for Phenix, Tennessee has released tight end Mike Leach. ... The Bengals have signed cornerback Ligarius Jennings from the Lions' practice squad to replace fellow corner Rodney Heath, who was placed on injured reserve due to a torn hamstring. ... The Redskins have signed cornerback Kato Serwanga and released running back Kenny Watson. ... The 49ers have signed cornerback Jimmy Williams from their practice squad and released safety Al Blades. ... The Steelers have signed wide receiver Lenzie Jackson from their practice squad. ... As expected, the Bears have re-signed quarterback Shane Matthews and released long snapper Ryan Benjamin. Matthews volunteered to give up his roster spot to Benjamin after a rash of injuries to Chicago's top two long snappers.
POSTED: October 16, 2001 3:27 p.m. ET
DEAL NIXED
After being involved in two heated verbal exchanges with coaches -- including one with Head Coach Dave Wannstedt -- defensive tackle Damian Gregory was placed on the trading block last week.
The first-year player cleared out his locker and was informed by the organization that he would either be traded or released. The Dolphins contacted several clubs in an attempt to gauge interest.
Subsequently, an "agreement in principle" was reached with the Browns to send the talented but enigmatic tackle to Cleveland in exchange for a conditional late-round draft pick in 2002.
However, that proposed trade became null and void after Gregory underwent emergency surgery last night on his spleen for injuries he sustained in a car accident Sunday night.
The club placed the defensive lineman on their Reserve/Non-Football Injury list.
In conjunction with the deal for Gregory, the Browns also had a deal in the works to send DT Stalin Colinet to Minnesota in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick.
It's unclear at this time whether the Colinet-to-Vikings will go through, given the situation surrounding Gregory.
However, according to Colinet's agent, Brad Blank, Colinet is in Minnesota this afternoon and, provided he passes a physical, will become a member of the Vikings.
"He''l pass his physical -- he played this weekend -- and, as far as we know, he'll be with the Vikings," Blank told RealTeam.
The Browns have yet to make an official announcement in regards to either deal.
POSTED: October 16, 2001 2:26 p.m. ET
CARTER CLIPPED
In somewhat of a surprising move, the Falcons have announced the released of veteran safety Marty Carter.
Carter, a native of LaGrange, Georgia, who signed with Atlanta in 1999 after spending time in both Tampa Bay and Chicago, had started the first five games this season and was fourth on the team with 26 tackles.
Last season, Carter led the team with 131 tackles.
To take Carter's spot on the roster, the Falcons signed rookie safety Corey Hall was signed off the club's practice squad.
POSTED: October 16, 2001 10:42 a.m. ET
BUSTED
Jets safety Damien Robinson was charged with possession of an assault rifle found in the back of his SUV as he entered Giants Stadium this past Sunday.
He was arraigned after the game and released on a $7,500 bond.
With increased security at stadiums around the League, bomb-sniffing dogs got a "hit" on Robinson's vehicle as he was pulling into the player's parking lot.
Robinson then told police that he had a rifle in the back of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the authorities discovered a Bushmaster .223 assault rifle, three high-capacity magazines that hold 30 rounds each, and two boxes of ammunition containing 100 rounds each.
Neither Robinson nor the Giants have commented on the situation. If convicted, the defensive back faces five years in prison.
By John Taylor
POSTED: October 17, 2001 3:02 p.m. ET
AWARD TIME
The NFL has handed out their Players of the Week awards, with an old veteran gunslinger and young gun taking center stage.
Brett Favre of the Packers and rookie Tom Brady of the Patriots have been named NFC and NFC Offensive Player of the Week, respectively, for last Sunday's action.
Favre completed 79.4 percent of his attempts (27 of 34) and passed for 337 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions for a 137.4 passer rating in the Packers’ 31-23 win over Baltimore, which entered the game with the league’s top-ranked defense, while Brady completed 33 of 54 passes for a Week 5-high 364 yards and two touchdowns for a 93.4 passer rating in the Patriots’ come-from-behind 29-26 overtime win over San Diego.
Linebacker Marvin Jones of the Jets and defensive end Michael Strahan of the Giants were named Defensive Players of the Week for the AFC and NFC, respectively, while kickers Joe Nedney of the Titans and Tim Seder of the Cowboys were named AFC and NFC Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively.
POSTED: October 17, 2001 11:21 a.m. ET
GLYN BOOTED
A move that had been rumored rumored throughout the off-season came to fruition today as the Bears have informed RealTeam that they have released return specialist Glyn Milburn.
Milburn, the Bears all-time leader in kick return yardage, was in his fourth season in Chicago and ninth in the league.
The Stanford University product spent the first three seasons of his NFL career in Denver and two more in Detroit before joining the Bears in a trade with the Green Bay. He represented Chicago in the Pro Bowl following the 1999 season.
The release of Milburn created an vacancy on Chicago's 53-man roster, which the Bears quickly filled with the signing of fullback Stanley Pritchett.
Pritchett, originally drafted by the Dolphins in the fourth round of the 1996 draft, played for four seasons in Miami before signing with Philadelphia as an unrestricted free agent last season.
POSTED: October 17, 2001 6:56 a.m. ET
SCHOTT OUT?
Marty Schottenheimer came into the 2001 season armed with a guaranteed big-money contract and the full backing of Redskins owner Daniel Snyder.
While he'll still have the big money at the end of the season, he may leave armed with a one-way ticket to the unemployment line.
According to the Washington Post, Schottenheimer "likely would be fired" at the end of the season if he doesn't reverse the team's fortunes. Currently, the Redskins stand at 0-5 and have been outscored 144-32.
The questions surrounding his job security do not, publicly, seem to bother Schottenheimer.
"I never have worried about that, and I never will," Schottenheimer said. "I feel very, very confident in what we're doing. We haven't seen any dividends yet, but we haven't been at it very long. I don't get discouraged. I get a deeper resolve. This is different than any situation I've been in before. We're looking for a way to play effectively as a football team. We'll devote our time, energy and focus to getting better."
As to who would replace Schottenheimer if he can't right the sinking ship, the name "Steve Spurrier" is once again mentioned.
The college coach was a target of Snyder during his search for Norv Turner's permanent replacement this past off-season. While Snyder could not pry the Florida Gators coach away from Gainesville that time, he would likely make another attempt if/when Schottenheimer is let go.
JETS DO SAFETY SLAP
The Jets have fined Damien Robinson one game's pay following the safety's arrest on a weapons charge Sunday.
The off-season acquisition attempted to enter the Meadowlands with an assault rifle and ammunition in the back of his SUV shortly before New York's clash with Miami. Bomb-sniffing dogs got a "hit" on his vehicle, after which authorities discovered the weapon.
Robinson released a statement through the Jets' PR department, which stated that he "inadvertently left it in the back of my truck when I went to the stadium with my family. It was closed up in a case and not loaded."
Robinson's fine will amount to roughly $30,000.
JUST FOR KICKS
One day after releasing punter Lee Johnson, the Patriots have signed his expected replacement.
The team announced the signing of Dan Hadenfeldt to their practice squad and he is expected to be placed on the active roster for this Sunday's game, provided he punts well in practice this week.
Should he not perform up to their expectations, the team likely has an emergency list of veteran punters who could come in on a moment's notice and kick this weekend.
Johnson was 11th in the League in gross punting at 43.5 yards per kick, while he stood 6th in net punting at 38.3.
COMINGS & GOINGS
The Browns have signed defensive tackle Cedric Killings and claimed defensive back Brandon Jennings off waivers from the Raiders. Cleveland also released safety Perry Phenix, who, according to The Tennessean, will re-sign with the Titans today. To make room for Phenix, Tennessee has released tight end Mike Leach. ... The Bengals have signed cornerback Ligarius Jennings from the Lions' practice squad to replace fellow corner Rodney Heath, who was placed on injured reserve due to a torn hamstring. ... The Redskins have signed cornerback Kato Serwanga and released running back Kenny Watson. ... The 49ers have signed cornerback Jimmy Williams from their practice squad and released safety Al Blades. ... The Steelers have signed wide receiver Lenzie Jackson from their practice squad. ... As expected, the Bears have re-signed quarterback Shane Matthews and released long snapper Ryan Benjamin. Matthews volunteered to give up his roster spot to Benjamin after a rash of injuries to Chicago's top two long snappers.
POSTED: October 16, 2001 3:27 p.m. ET
DEAL NIXED
After being involved in two heated verbal exchanges with coaches -- including one with Head Coach Dave Wannstedt -- defensive tackle Damian Gregory was placed on the trading block last week.
The first-year player cleared out his locker and was informed by the organization that he would either be traded or released. The Dolphins contacted several clubs in an attempt to gauge interest.
Subsequently, an "agreement in principle" was reached with the Browns to send the talented but enigmatic tackle to Cleveland in exchange for a conditional late-round draft pick in 2002.
However, that proposed trade became null and void after Gregory underwent emergency surgery last night on his spleen for injuries he sustained in a car accident Sunday night.
The club placed the defensive lineman on their Reserve/Non-Football Injury list.
In conjunction with the deal for Gregory, the Browns also had a deal in the works to send DT Stalin Colinet to Minnesota in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick.
It's unclear at this time whether the Colinet-to-Vikings will go through, given the situation surrounding Gregory.
However, according to Colinet's agent, Brad Blank, Colinet is in Minnesota this afternoon and, provided he passes a physical, will become a member of the Vikings.
"He''l pass his physical -- he played this weekend -- and, as far as we know, he'll be with the Vikings," Blank told RealTeam.
The Browns have yet to make an official announcement in regards to either deal.
POSTED: October 16, 2001 2:26 p.m. ET
CARTER CLIPPED
In somewhat of a surprising move, the Falcons have announced the released of veteran safety Marty Carter.
Carter, a native of LaGrange, Georgia, who signed with Atlanta in 1999 after spending time in both Tampa Bay and Chicago, had started the first five games this season and was fourth on the team with 26 tackles.
Last season, Carter led the team with 131 tackles.
To take Carter's spot on the roster, the Falcons signed rookie safety Corey Hall was signed off the club's practice squad.
POSTED: October 16, 2001 10:42 a.m. ET
BUSTED
Jets safety Damien Robinson was charged with possession of an assault rifle found in the back of his SUV as he entered Giants Stadium this past Sunday.
He was arraigned after the game and released on a $7,500 bond.
With increased security at stadiums around the League, bomb-sniffing dogs got a "hit" on Robinson's vehicle as he was pulling into the player's parking lot.
Robinson then told police that he had a rifle in the back of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the authorities discovered a Bushmaster .223 assault rifle, three high-capacity magazines that hold 30 rounds each, and two boxes of ammunition containing 100 rounds each.
Neither Robinson nor the Giants have commented on the situation. If convicted, the defensive back faces five years in prison.
