Detroit Lions 09/13/2008 9:38 AMThe Detroit Free Press reports something is going on in the Lions' backfield. But no one is talking about it. Not Rudi Johnson. Not Kevin Smith. The two running backs sure are smiling and laughing about it, though. Johnson, without going into detail, said he gets a kick out of being an eight-year veteran playing with three rookies: Smith, running back Marcus Thomas and fullback Jerome Felton. "I catch myself laughing a lot of times," Johnson said Friday. "It's kind of funny. I'm here with a bunch of rookies. But it's exciting and a good chance to make sure they're doing the right thing, teach them a little bit what I learned in the past." So the rookies must call him Mr. Johnson, right?Read more
Baltimore Ravens 09/13/2008 9:32 AMThe Baltimore Sun reports OT Willie Anderson - all 6-feet-5 and 340 pounds - has made a living standing in the path of a rushing defensive end. He doesn't want to do the same when it comes to the development of the Ravens' offensive line. Anderson, 33, earned four Pro Bowl invitations at right tackle and was released by the Cincinnati Bengals last month because, in part, he did not want to take a pay cut to be a backup. But Anderson is loath to disrupt an offensive line that surrendered no sacks and paved the way for 229 rushing yards in the Ravens' 17-10 win against the Bengals on Sunday.Read more
Indianapolis Colts 09/13/2008 9:27 AMThe Indianapolis Star reports there won't be much of an adjustment period for Justin Forsett. Claimed off waivers from Seattle earlier in the week, the rookie running back is expected to handle kickoff and punt return duties Sunday when the Indianapolis Colts meet the Minnesota Vikings in the Metrodome.Read more
Pittsburgh Steelers 09/10/2008 7:44 PMThe Toledo Blade reports Peaches and Herb sang "Reunited" and Bruce Springsteen sang "Glory Days." Either way, it's music to the ears of a couple of college teammates. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wide receiver Martin Nance are being reunited in hopes of sparking some magic from their college playing days. The Steelers made it official when they signed the 6-foot-3, 213-pound former Miami RedHawks receiver to the team’s practice squad on Monday, adding depth to the position. Roethlisberger has publicly expressed his desire for bigger receivers which prompted the team to draft Texas wide receiver Limas Sweed (2nd round, 53rd overall) but he was inactive for his first game as a pro. It appears that the Steelers have heard the quarterback’s cry and are loading up on big receivers with the addition of Nance. To make room for Nance the team released rookie wideout Micah Rucker.Read more
