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Subject: General NFL News Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:20 pm

Jets Tampering with Crabtree?

Singletary: NFL will handle any tampering charges by 49ers against Jets regarding Crabtree

By JANIE McCAULEY , Associated Press
Last update: September 21, 2009 - 3:50 PM

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The 49ers have filed tampering charges against the New York Jets regarding top San Francisco draft pick Michael Crabtree, Jets coach Rex Ryan confirmed Monday.

"My understanding is they filed charges with the league," Ryan said. "I'm saying my response is it's not true. I mean, it's not accurate. It's not true, but, hey, we'll let the league figure this out."

When asked Monday if his team filed charges, 49ers coach Mike Singletary said it's a situation "the league is going to handle internally."

"I'm not going to get into that. We'll let that play out, the process," Singletary said. "I'm not even going to go there. We'll let the league handle that and go from there."

The 22-year-old Crabtree, selected No. 10 overall by the Niners in April's draft, is the last draft pick not signed. The wide receiver is seeking money comparable to higher picks and hasn't accepted the 49ers' offer for approximately five years and $20 million, with a reported $16 million guaranteed.

The Jets, in need of a game-changing wideout, declined comment. The tampering charges were first reported by the New York Daily News.

Earlier, Ryan commented during a radio interview that he wished the Jets played the 49ers this season.

"Yes, and I'll stand by that comment," he told reporters later in the day. "That means we're in the Super Bowl, so I'll definitely take that. "

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said in an e-mail to The Associated Press the league doesn't comment on alleged tampering, but would announce any disciplinary action taken against a team found in violation of the NFL's tampering policy.

While Crabtree falls further behind with each passing day — former 49ers great Jerry Rice questioned Sunday what kind of impact Crabtree would have if he did finally show up — Singletary isn't ready to say he's better off without the Texas Tech star in San Francisco's run-oriented offense.

"I would never say that. ... We need every football player that can help us win that's supposed to be here, here," Singletary said. "I think he's a talented guy. Hopefully it works out that he gets here. If he doesn't, I feel comfortable with what we have."

The 49ers were caught tampering two years ago. They forfeited their fifth-round pick in the 2008 draft and switched third-round picks with the Bears after commissioner Roger Goodell said they tampered with Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs.

Goodell said the 49ers violated the NFL's anti-tampering policy by contacting Briggs' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, about his client during the 2007 season. Niners general manager Scot McCloughan said at the time the team believed it acted "within the NFL guidelines."

Crabtree caught 97 passes for 1,165 yards and 19 touchdowns last year during his sophomore season at Texas Tech. He finished his college career with 231 receptions for 3,127 yards and 41 TDs.

Subject: Re: General NFL News Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:10 pm

COME ON MIAMI!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: Re: General NFL News Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:43 pm

Tough loss for your Phins, to dominate the time of possession like they did and still lose? Ouch!

Subject: Re: General NFL News Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:22 am

horrid time management at the end. Defense and their secondary was non-existent.

Subject: Re: General NFL News Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:14 am

00Xtremeninja wrote:: horrid time management at the end. Defense and their secondary was non-existent.

It's easy to have quality time management with a QB like Manning who calls his own plays in the 2min drill. The Dolphins don't have that luxury.

Subject: Re: General NFL News Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:18 am

i mean it was basic time management though. you need to get up to the ball and hurry it up. and 2 min drill should not start at 2 mins and less, it should start at like 3 mins.

Subject: Re: General NFL News Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:19 am

00Xtremeninja wrote:: i mean it was basic time management though. you need to get up to the ball and hurry it up. and 2 min drill should not start at 2 mins and less, it should start at like 3 mins.

It's the QB's job to make sure everyone gets to the line when he has the play, it seemed like Pennington was confused himself as he was unsure what the coaches were telling him as they were running the drill.

If the QB is unsure of the play, how can he make sure everyone is where they need to be as well?

Subject: Re: General NFL News Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:21 am

true, oh well. it was promising to see how the offense turned it around last night overall. i hope we can keep going on the up and up this year. San Diego is going to be another test for our secondary.

Subject: Re: General NFL News Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:22 pm

Lol at Kurt Warner. Losing 28 yards on a sack? Rofl.

Posts : 1125 Join date : 2009-09-21 Location : St. Paul

lol no way?? that takes some talent

Subject: Re: General NFL News Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:59 am

Dee Oh Cee wrote:: lol no way?? that takes some talent

Haha, no kidding. He kept running backwards trying to avoid being tackled, and one of them got just enough of his leg and down he went. He aint outrunning anyone.

Subject: Re: General NFL News Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:50 am

dolphins will go 4-12 MAYBE 6-10 if we are lucky. ...sigh....

COME ON FINS!!!!!!

Subject: Re: General NFL News Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:36 am

Especially if Pennington is out for a while...

Subject: Re: General NFL News Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:56 am

Subject: Re: General NFL News Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:10 am

Kwright315 wrote:

Isn't that jumping the gun a bit considering they just have ONE win? Laughing

Subject: Re: General NFL News Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:50 am

haha. Yeah probably. I just googled the Lions and that was one of the first pictures that came up. I laughed pretty hard.
They still suck. And Jim Zorn should be fired for:
1-Being a shitty coach
2- Losing to the Lions

Subject: Re: General NFL News Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:32 pm

that is awesome. new logo = superbowl champs!

speaking of Zorn and his tie to the seahawks, WHAT THE FUCK WERE THOSE JERSEYS?!?!

at least do a solid bright green, none of this blue sleeve shit

Subject: Re: General NFL News Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:35 pm

EXACTLY!

That being said, I'll probably buy one

Subject: Re: General NFL News Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:41 pm

GOD DAMNIT!!!!!

Quote :: ESPN.com news services

Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington has been initially diagnosed with a torn capsule in his throwing shoulder and the Dolphins expect him to miss the rest of the season, sources familiar with the injury he suffered Sunday told ESPN Senior NFL Analyst Chris Mortensen.

Pennington will seek a second opinion from orthopedic specialist Dr. James Andrews, who has performed two shoulder surgeries on the quarterback.

Pennington underwent tests Monday on his right shoulder, which he hurt early in the third quarter of Sunday's 23-13 loss at San Diego. He missed the rest of the game, and coach Tony Sparano said he didn't know how long Pennington will be sidelined.

Subject: Re: General NFL News Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:40 pm

Out for the season? The Phins are done. Sorry hear that Ninja...

Subject: Re: General NFL News Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:25 pm

please god, just let us win 2 games, lol

Posts : 159 Join date : 2009-09-22 Location : St Louis

I'm a Dolphin fan too and although I hoped it would not happen I knew Pennington would get hurt again. The guy is footballs equivelant to Gaborik. Lot's of talent but always hurt and playing on a shitty team.
OH well maybe they'll be able to get Bradford or Tebow with the first or second pick next year.

Subject: Re: General NFL News Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:19 pm

i don't see them taking another QB in the draft, with Henne and White they should be able to do pretty well. Although, I would not complain one bit if Tebow came in. He could do both Wildcat and regular qb responsiblities.

Subject: Re: General NFL News Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:33 pm

ESPN is saying another surgery means a likely end to his career...

Subject: Re: General NFL News Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:42 pm

Dolphins just signed Tyler Thigpen. Your season is saved! Or....wait.....

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