HOUSTON – As the results of the re vote for Texans DB Brian Cushing was announced yesterday, there was no doubt there were still mixed feelings on the issue of him retaining the award. Cushing has been known for his defensive prowess this past season as a rookie, amassing over 100 tackles. Initially, Cushing won the vote in a landslide with Redskins DE Brian Orakpo coming in second. After the re vote, Orakpo had 13 while Cushing had 18.
“It was a lot closer but still didn’t turn out how we expected” commented a source from the Associated Press. Several media pundits were clearly upset at the outcome as well. John Clayton, of ESPN was one of the most notables. It was clear he voted against having Cushing keep the award and was so vehement about the results that he was rumored to inject some HGH substances into his head. He declined being rushed to a medical facility later on however, as he confessed that it gives him an edge over his colleagues on dishing out creative articles.
AP declined to comment on the results but quickly issued a statement that they will re name the award to Defensive Roider of the Year. They said the reasoning behind it was to keep the acronym the same and at the same time stay true to the nature of the award as the voters saw fit.
We will cover this story more if there are any more developments.
CINCINNATI – After a down year in amount of arrests, the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with troubled cornerback Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones. Since he was drafted in 2005, he has been arrested six times and suspended by the league, making it difficult for him to stay on the field. Cincinnati is hoping that by signing him, they will be able to have more players behind bars than any other team.
OAKLAND – In an effort to get some kind production out of their 2007 first overall pick, the Oakland Raiders have announced that they will not release JaMarcus Russell and plan to use him at the guard position starting in training camp. With the draft day acquisition of quarterback Jason Campbell, and Russell reporting to the team’s mini-camp at nearly 300 pounds, the team believes that Russell will be able to help teams struggling offensive line.
NEW YORK – In a move typically saved for girls to avoid giving a guy her real phone number, some rookies in this year’s NFL draft are giving Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis a phone number that lets the caller know that they are not interested. This way, if Davis attempts to call them on draft day, and automated recording will let him know that they are not interested in playing for him, and do not want him to have their real contact information.
IRVING, Tx – Fans lined the fences a safe distance away from Texas Stadium last Sunday as they gathered to say good-bye to the stadium that housed the Dallas Cowboys for 38 years. Seeing the stadium that so many went to watch their beloved Cowboys play at for almost four decades reduced to dust even brought out tears from some fans. More emotional than anybody was Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who was disappointed to learn that head coach Wade Phillips was not inside the stadium as it was brought down.