National Football League Blogcast, NFL Blogcast
A year after Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor’s death, NFL players are still living scared. And with good reason. There’s an interesting article in the 11.24 Dec 01 2008 ESPN Magazine that features seven current NFL players discussing their own concerns and experiences with crime and the issue of safety in their own lives — Clinton Portis, Ben Roethlisberger, Dunta Robinson, Kevin Mawae, Derrick Brooks, Branden Albert and Fred Taylor. In the “special report,” ESPN senior writer David Fleming writes:
“When asked about their fears, players cite the same frightening flashpoints: New Year’s Day 2007, when …read more

Blogcasting the National Football League, Blogcasting the NFL
Despite being robbed and beaten unconscious in Las Vegas just a couple days ago, Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker is out of the hospital and should be ready for training camp. Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin said today:
“The information that I have is he’s going to be fine. Training camp won’t be an issue.”
Good thing because Oakland shelled out $55 million for Javon’s services over the next six years. Javon suffered a concussion and facial injuries, but he’s very lucky it wasn’t a lot worse. This is why a lot of players …read more