National Football League Blogcast, NFL Blogcast
The New Orleans Saints signed former Minnesota Vikings safety Darren Sharper today. Terms of the deal weren’t known at the time of this post. At 33-years-old, Darren has no doubt seen his best years, but he will probably give the Saints some much needed leadership in their defensive secondary. After all, he’s been to four Pro Bowls and has 54 career interceptions, which is more than any other active player. He seemed pretty excited to be leaving Minnesota to play for new Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams:
“He’s excellent. I talked to guys around the league, …read more

National Football League Blogcast, NFL Blogcast
As any National Football League backup will tell you, he’s just one play away from being the starter. And when given the opportunity, you’d better make the most of it. Buffalo Bills rookie cornerback Leodis McKelvin did just that today. Leodis has been a difference maker on special teams this season, leading the NFL in kick return yardage (1,140). But as a starter in the Bills secondary this afternoon, Leodis intercepted two passes and returned one for a touchdown in a 54-31 blowout win at Kansas City:
“It felt like I was in college. My first …read more

Blogcasting the National Football League, Blogcasting the NFL
Buffalo Bills first round Draft pick Leodis McKelvin signed a five-year, $19.4 million deal (with $12.6 million in bonuses) late yesterday. He missed the first two days of Bills training camp, and while any time missed is significant, especially for a rookie, he should be able to get caught up quickly thanks to his participation in OTAs this past offseason. Leodis was understandably thrilled and ready to hit the field:
“I’m really happy. I’m ready to come to camp and get things started with the team and compete and help the team out. …read more

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL
The Buffalo Bills have had a tumultuous 2007 season. But with Monday Night Football returning to Buffalo for the first time in 13 years, the Bills were hoping to shock the undefeated Dallas Cowboys until a last second field goal handed them their second one-point defeat of the still-young season. Bills DB and last week’s AFC Defensive Player-of-the-Week Jabari Greer talks about the team’s adversity and outlook from a somber postgame locker room.
Shownotes: David Kindervater (host); Jabari Greer (NFL player guest)

0:38 – The Bills left their heart and soul on the field
1:11 – …read more