September 2011

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Goodell: Pryor manipulated eligibility rules; suspension upheld: Commissioner Roger Goodell informed Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor on Friday that his five-game suspension for improperly manipulating the league’s eligibility rules has been upheld. NFL.com [+] Goodell upholds Pryor’s 5-game ban (AP): Terrelle Pryor’s five-game suspension was upheld by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Friday. The Oakland Raiders rookie quarterback had appealed the punishment, which was related to NCAA violations he committed while at Ohio State. Pryor entered the NFL supplemental draft instead of serving a five-game ban with the Buckeyes after being involved in a cash-for-memorablia scandal that has put… Yahoo! Sports – NFL News [+] Colts to start Painter at QB on Monday vs. Bucs: Curtis Painter will make his first NFL start at quarterback for the Colts Monday at Tampa Bay. ESPN.com – NFL [+] Caldwell denies ex-player’s claim that he’s not in charge: Released by the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday, cornerback Justin Tryon suggested that Colts coach Jim Caldwell isn’t calling all the shots when it comes to who plays and who doesn’t. NFL.com [+] Sign of things to come? A Tebow billboard goes up in Denver: One of the rotating images on a large digital billboard north of downtown Denver now implores Broncos coach John Fox to play quarterback Tim Tebow. NFL.com [+] Colts prep as though Painter will start (AP): The Colts are preparing as though Curtis Painter will be their starting quarterback at Tampa Bay on Monday. Kerry Collins is still recovering after suffering concussion-like symptoms Sunday against Pittsburgh and his status remains in doubt. That means the Colts are getting Painter ready for what would be his first NFL start. Yahoo! Sports – NFL News [+] Vikings’ McNabb brushes off questions about his mechanics: The Minnesota Vikings (0-3) have been evaluating Donovan McNabb’s mechanics this week, a response to some inaccuracy issues that have bogged down the 34-year-old and the Minnesota offense. NFL.com [+] Packers RB Grant eager, but unlikely to play vs. Broncos: Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant is unlikely to play Sunday against the Denver Broncos after suffering a bruised kidney against the Chicago Bears. NFL.com [+] Vikings’ McNabb won’t alter motion, footwork: Donovan McNabb says he doesn’t believe a change in his motion or footwork is necessary. He says his self-evaluation is broader than that, but he’s always striving for improvement. ESPN.com – NFL [+] Colts prepping as if Painter will start vs. Bucs: The Colts are preparing as though Curtis Painter will be the starting quarterback at Tampa Bay on Monday. ESPN.com – NFL [+]