Latest Happenings

This week in the NFL we have seen some good, some bad, and now some ugly.

The Good:
The Chargers have agreed to a re-structured contract with RB LaDainian Tomlinson. After weeks of speculation, LT will still be a Charger for the foreseeable future. This has drawn the ire of some people, who feel LT has hit the 30-year old wall. On the other hand, he is only two years removed from an MVP season.
So, the LT debate will rage on. I feel it was a good move for both sides, seeing as Darren Sproles is not ready to carry the load for the team. Hopefully a healthy LT will complement Sproles better than last year.
The problem for the Chargers is still to find a solid WR target to take some pressure off Tomlinson and the running game. Chris Chambers and Vincent Jackson are solid enough players, but they don't command attention from enemy defences.

The Bad:
You wouldn't think signing an emotional leader back would be a bad thing. Ray Lewis was re-signed by Baltimore, which is great news for both parties. The bad part of it all is: Why on Earth did the Ravens sign the 33-year old Lewis to a seven year contract?
Silly move, but one that had to be made I suppose. Lewis is a dominating force still, but how long can it possibly last at his age? They are assuming he stays at a relatively high level for another seven years, and he will be 40 at the end of the contract. I just hope they left themselves an out after three or four years are up.

The Ugly:
The whole Jay Cutler situation is getting out of hand. Will they trade him, or won't they? Is he on the trade block or not? After yesterday's column about their shoddy running game, the Broncos do not need to get rid of their star QB and best player.
Cutler is the future of this franchise, but for some reason, he can't get along with anyone. I realize it hurts to be on the trade block, but honestly Jay, just play the game for the team you are part of. From the Broncos side, if you let it be known that he is on the trade block...either trade him or get him off there.
I'm assuming there is a market for Jay. He is a stud young QB with a big arm. What more do you want? If he does get traded in the near future, I see Detroit and Tampa Bay as likely suitors.

In other news...
- Derrick Brooks says he is open to returning to the Bucs at a discount price. He does not want to retire from the game, but there isn't much of a market for him right now. If the Bucs come calling again, he needs to take what he can get.
- Same goes for veteran WRs Marvin Harrison and Joey Galloway. There doesn't seem to be much interest in either former star. Both are getting up in years and have been hampered by injuries. Maybe Marvin should have re-structured his contract after all.