Detroit Lions are banking on a big return from Mikel Leshoure, the running back from Illinois they drafted in the second round last year. Leshoure missed the entire season with a ruptured Achilles tendon, and he is expected to be fully healthy. But now Leshoure is dealing with an offseason issue. Leshoure will be arraigned today in Berrien County, Mich., on a charge of marijuana possession, according to the Oakland Press. Per the report, which originated from Sports TV, this is a second offense for Leshoure. We will have to see where this situation heads, but if it is a second offense for Leshoure, he could have more issues to deal with than ensuring he is ready to wear Mikel Leshoure Nike Jersey and roll at the start of training camp. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Mikel Leshoure Nike Jersey and Detroit Lions Nike Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Mikel Leshoure and Detroit Lions.
Tim Tebow Jets Jersey – Broncos trade Tim Tebow to New York Jets for draft picks
New York Jets traded for Denver quarterback Tim Tebow on Wednesday, but the unexpected transaction looked for much of the day like an embarrassing fumble. New York agreed to deal for the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, but the trade nearly fell through because the Jets did not realize they would need to reimburse the Broncos for $5.1 million in advance salaries paid to Tebow for the 2012, 2013 and 2014 seasons. That problem reportedly has been resolved, with the Jets agreeing to pay half of the compensation back to the Broncos. The Broncos will receive fourth- and sixth-round draft picks for Tebow, and New York will receive a seventh-round selection. Tebow has three years left on the $11.25-million, five-year contract he signed as a rookie in 2010, with base salaries of $1.1 million in 2012, $1.055 million in 2013 and $895,000 in 2014. “Our goal was to do the best thing for Tim and the Broncos, and I believe the opportunity that presented itself with the New York Jets accomplishes that objective,” said John Elway, Denver’s vice president of football operations. “Tim made a lot of strides last year and has a very promising career ahead of him. If anyone is willing to put the work in to be great, it is Tim Tebow.” You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Tim Tebow Jets Jersey and New York Jets Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Tim Tebow and New York Jets.
Detroit Lions GM wants long-term deals for Calvin Johnson – Calvin Johnson Jersey
Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew is doing his best to retain all the key players and coaches from this season’s playoff team. Mayhew announced Detroit re-signed offensive coordinator Scott Linehan, defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham and special teams coordinator Danny Crossman. He would reveal any specifics about their contracts. In addition, Mayhew said he plans to work on a contract extension for receiver Calvin Johnson, plus lock up defensive end Cliff Avril to a long-term deal, this offseason. “I think we have an opportunity to work on that this offseason,” Mayhew said about Johnson’s extension. “I do not think it is something that absolutely has to be done, but we have an opportunity to work on it. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Calvin Johnson Jersey and Detroit Lions Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Calvin Johnson and Detroit Lions.
Detroit Lions GM still awaits word on Jahvid Best’s status, but ‘I expect him back’ – Jahvid Best Jersey
Jahvid Best says beyond a shadow of a doubt, he will in the Detroit’s backfield next season. Lions general manager Martin Mayhew is still waiting for the all-clear on the running back who saw his 2011 season cut short due to a concussion he suffered in Week 6 – his second within two months. “No, we have not gotten any word,” Mayhew said. “He was still being evaluated by people. But we are very optimistic with the preliminary reports we have.” Best wore Jahvid Best Jersey and played in six games last season, carrying the ball 84 times for 390 yards and two touchdowns. He wore Jahvid Best Jersey and also caught 27 passes for 287 yards and a touchdown. With last year’s second-round pick, Mikel Leshoure, recovering from a torn Achilles, Mayhew is dealing with uncertainty at running back, so the return of a healthy Best would be helpful. “I expect him to be back,” Mayhew said. “I expect him back. But that is not going to be my decision. I think at some point Jahvid and the doctors will say he can come back, and at that point, we will be glad to have him.” You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Jahvid Best Jersey and Detroit Lions Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Jahvid Best and Detroit Lions.
LeSean McCoy of Philadelphia Eagles to play in his 1st Pro Bowl – 2012 LeSean McCoy Pro Bowl Jersey
LeSean McCoy was voted into his first Pro Bowl, chosen as the starting running back on the NFC squad, and the first person he called was … Joe Banner? “I said, ‘I need a new contract,’ ” McCoy wore LeSean McCoy Pro Bowl Jersey and said. He was joking, of course, but it will not be long before the Eagles president reaches out to McCoy and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, to start negotiations on a contract extension that will keep the third-year tailback in Philadelphia for years to come. McCoy, 23, headlined the Eagles’ list of Pro Bowl invitees for 2011, announced Tuesday night. That list included left tackle Jason Peters and defensive end Jason Babin. The three were among the best at their respective positions, and even a disappointing Eagles season could not keep them out of the all-star game. All three were voted in as starters. Defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins is a first alternate, and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha was selected as a second alternate. McCoy will wear LeSean McCoy Pro Bowl Jersey and start ahead of reserves Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears and Frank Gore of San Francisco 49ers. He earned a spot over franchise running backs Adrian Peterson of Minnesota and Michael Turner of Atlanta. “It means a lot, man, because I work hard for this stuff,” McCoy wore LeSean McCoy Pro Bowl Jersey and said. “I worked hard to be one of the best backs in this conference.” You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality 2012 LeSean McCoy Pro Bowl Jersey and Philadelphia Eagles Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of LeSean McCoy and Philadelphia Eagels.
Vince Wilfork led New England Patriots’ recovery – 2012 Vince Wilfork Pro Bowl Jersey
Trailing 17-0 at halftime, Vince Wilfork and his Patriots teammates talked at halftime about needed just one play to grab the momentum and turn around the game. Turns out he was the one that made it, with an assist from Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore. When Moore bobbled the snap on third and 8 at the Miami 40 at the 10:48 mark of the third quarter with the Dolphins leading 17-3, Wilfork pounced on the mistake, recovering the fumble at the Miami 38. Seven plays later, Tom Brady found Deion Branch for a 1-yard touchdown, and the Patriots suddenly trailed by only seven points. “We said we need only one play to get it started as a team,” Wilfork wore Vince Wilfork Pro Bowl Jersey and said after the Patriots’ 27-24 victory that secured a first-round bye in the postseason. “All the while, we never gave up on one another and never said anything negative to one another. “Going down 17-0 is a pretty big deficit, but once again, this team showed it is character. We believed in each other and stepped up and once we got going, all we needed was that one big play. Once we got it, it opened everything on offense, special teams, and defense.” Wilfork said that locking up the first-round bye was not something that the Patriots were about to celebrate. “A bye is a bye,” he wore Vince Wilfork Pro Bowl Jersey and said, “We still have another game to play.” You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality 2012 Vince Wilfork Pro Bowl Jersey and New England Patriots Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Vince Wilfork and New England Patriots.
Vince Wilfork of New England Patriots Feels ’100 Percent Fresh’ After Most Statistically Productive Game in Years – 2012 Vince Wilfork Pro Bowl Jersey
Four days after one of the greatest statistical performances of his career, Patriots defensive lineman Vince Wilfork said he was feeling “100 percent fresh” and did not care about the statistics. Wilfork had 11 tackles and one sack during the Patriots’ 31-24 victory against the Colts. It was the second-most tackles of his NFL career — he had 12 against the Bills in 2005 — and it was the seventh time he has had double-digit stops during his eight seasons in New England. It was the first time since the fourth game of his rookie season that he has had at least 10 tackles and one sack in the same game. Wilfork’s nine solo tackles are an official career high, though he also had nine solo stops in the 2009 playoff loss to the Ravens. Wilfork has never been a statistical juggernaut because he has typically been asked to take on multiple blockers in order to free up more space for his teammates to make plays. On Sunday, he seemed to play more 3-technique than at any other point in the season, and he usually makes more plays when he has split out wider along the line, which almost certainly played into his best statistical performance. But at the end of the day, Wilfork did not particularly care about that. “My goal is to win,” Wilfork wore Vince Wilfork Pro Bowl Jersey and said. “That is my biggest goal. I care less about myself, and statistics and stuff like that. My goal is to do what I can to help this ball club.” You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality 2012 Vince Wilfork Pro Bowl Jersey and New England Patriots Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Vince Wilfork and New England Patriots.
Vince Wilfork not concerned with playoff seed – 2012 Vince Wilfork Pro Bowl Jersey
With a win on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, the Patriots can clinch the top seed in the AFC. They have already clinched a first-round bye. Either way, Vince Wilfork does not care. He has seen his team lose their last two playoff games. Both were at home. He just wants to get into the tournament. “I could care less where we play,” said Wilfork on Thursday at Gillette Stadium. “The only thing for sure now is, we have one game in the regular season left, and one playoff game right now. So, where it is, who knows. One, two seed, who knows. I really do not care.” Vince Wilfork wore Vince Wilfork Pro Bowl Jersey and said. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality 2012 Vince Wilfork Pro Bowl Jersey and New England Patriots Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Vince Wilfork and New England Patriots.
Green Bay Packers confident on Greg Jennings for playoffs – 2012 Greg Jennings Pro Bowl Jersey
The Green Bay Packers could not be more confident that wide receiver Greg Jennings will play in the NFC divisional playoff game the weekend of Jan. 14-15 at Lambeau Field. Greg Jennings apparently has made a strong recovery from the sprained medial collateral knee ligament that he suffered 13 days ago against Oakland. “Greg Jennings will be challenged to play next week against Detroit,” Coach Mike McCarthy said Friday. “But I do not think there will be any question that he will wear Greg Jennings Pro Bowl Jersey and play in the playoffs. That is the early diagnosis based on talking to the medical staff.” You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality 2012 Greg Jennings Pro Bowl Jersey and Green Bay Packers Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Greg Jennings and Green Bay Packers.
Greg Jennings of Green Bay Packers Getting in Shape for the Playoffs – 2012 Greg Jennings Pro Bowl Jersey
Green Bay Packers receiver Greg Jennings wore Greg Jennings Pro Bowl Jersey and worked out at practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering a knee injury against the Oakland Raiders. Jennings ran mostly straight-line sprints and has already been ruled out for this week’s game, but he is in line to wear Greg Jennings Pro Bowl Jersey and return for the Packers’ first playoff game. “Greg is not ready to play this week. I had an opportunity to watch his rehab workout. He is getting close, but he will not be ready to go,” Coach Mike McCarthy said. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality 2012 Greg Jennings Pro Bowl Jersey and Green Bay Packers Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Greg Jennings and Green Bay Packers.