By BILLY HEYEN Jermaine Ponder (Bishop Kearney/St. Francis) picked up a football when he was 9, hoping to provide for his mother, he tweeted last night. On Saturday, the next step of his football journey became clear: He'll head to the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent, per multiple … [Read more...] about Bishop Kearney alum Jermaine Ponder signs as UDFA with Cleveland Browns
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Broncos activate McQuaid’s Parker for Monday night game
Profootballtalk.nbcsports.com reported earlier this weekend that the Denver Broncos activated former McQuaid Jesuit Knight Brian Parker from the practice squad. Parker will be in the lineup against his former team when the Broncos host the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. A 2010 McQuaid graduate, Parker made 35 receptions for 400 yards and four touchdowns … [Read more...] about Broncos activate McQuaid’s Parker for Monday night game
Ciancaglini says Welker should retire
By Paul Gotham Ray Ciancaglini doesn't know Wes Welker personally, but he understands the battle going on inside the head of the Denver Broncos' wide receiver. Welker suffered his third concussion in 10 months during Saturday's pre-season game with the Houston Texans. Coming 15 days before the Broncos' season opener on September 7th, the question is whether the All-Pro … [Read more...] about Ciancaglini says Welker should retire
NFL Week 5 Preview: Apologies, Christmas, and Football
Apologies for the lack of posts last week. Week 5 NFL Power Rankings: 32. Jacksonville (0-4) 16. Atlanta (1-3) 31. NY Giants (0-4) 15. Dallas (2-2) 30. Tampa Bay (0-4) 14. Baltimore (2-2) 29. St. Louis (1-3) 13. Houston (2-2) 28. Buffalo (2-3) 12. San Francisco (2-2) 27. Pittsburgh (0-4) 11. Green Bay (1-3) 26. Cleveland (3-2) 10. … [Read more...] about NFL Week 5 Preview: Apologies, Christmas, and Football
NFL Week 3: Get Your Hot, Steamy, 4,275-Word Plate of Football
By Tim Mullhaupt Week 3 has the makings of some great games and several blowouts. Let’s get caught up with the whirlwind of news that transpired in the past couple of days. Week 3 Power Rankings: Disclaimer: Since this is the first week I've posted power rankings, these superlatives do not reflect actual movement in rankings, as this is the first rankings I've … [Read more...] about NFL Week 3: Get Your Hot, Steamy, 4,275-Word Plate of Football