Asante Samuel

Atlanta's new No. 22 showed he likes to talk, pose and make plays. "Can I get some action out here?" Samuel called out on the field during the practice as he became impatient for a pass to be thrown in his direction. "Am I out here for my health?  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) – Asante Samuel was impossible to ignore during the Atlanta Falcons' first full-squad practice this offseason on Tuesday. Atlanta's new No. 22 showed he likes to talk, pose and make plays. "Can I get some action out here?"  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Asante Samuel was impossible to ignore during the Atlanta Falcons' first full-squad practice this offseason on Tuesday. Atlanta's new No. 22 showed he likes to talk, pose and make plays. "Can I get some action out here?"  

When no passes immediately came his way, Samuel went to the top and involved Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff in his antics. “Dimitroff, tell them to get me some action,” Samuel said. The offense was working on their inside timing ...  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Asante Samuel was impossible to ignore during the Atlanta Falcons’ first full-squad practice this offseason on Tuesday. Atlanta’s new No. 22 showed he likes to talk, pose and make plays.  

Samuel, a four-time Pro Bowl pick for the Patriots and Eagles, has joined Dunta Robinson and Brent Grimes to make cornerback an area of strength for the Falcons. "Asante I thought did about the same thing he has done to me for four years," Ryan said.  

Christopher Price tells us Bill Belichick will head into the 2012 season with the most schematically diverse secondary of his coaching career. While Belichick has worked with some versatile defensive backs over the years, currently on the New England roster, he has more multifaceted DB’s than ever. Sterling Moore played both defensive back positions before settling in at corner last season as a rookie. After entering the...  

The Sporting News recently listed “the coaches heading into next season from No. 1 to No. 32,” and ranked the Giants’ Tom Coughlin at No. 1. The Patriots’ Bill Belichick was at No. 2, with the following summary: With three Super Bowl ...  

New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick has a lot of personnel moves to make this summer and the future of the team depends on how the training camp competitions pan out. After making it to the Super Bowl, in what was essentially a ...  

No present coach has a better knack for getting his team to play best when it counts the most ... Bill Belichick, New England Patriots With three Super Bowl rings, no current coach can match his resume. Belichick has been remarkably consistent ...  

Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots is the highest-paid coach in sports, according to Forbes magazine's annual list. His annual salary: $7.5 million. National Football League coaches occupy eight of the list's top 10 places. Other North American ...  

Welcome to BR5, your daily source for sports and pop culture news. Forbes.com has compiled a list of the  10 highest-paid head coaches in sports  and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick tops the list. Coach Belichick has come a long way from his first paying job in the league as an assistant coach with the then Baltimore Colts. That gig reportedly earned him less than $50 a week. Now ...  

Jones should give the Patriots greater flexibility to bounce back and forth between a 4-3 and 3-4 scheme. Hes expected to play right end, but coach Bill Belichick indicated Jones will also play outside linebacker.  

Although it appears counterproductive when a team with Super Bowl aspirations trades away a Pro Bowl cornerback, this is not the case for the Philadelphia Eagles and Asante Samuel. As Samuel enters his 10th season, he still remains as one of the premier cover corners in the league.  However, he has also been a major distraction to the front office for nearly a year and a half. By unloading the outspoken corner, the Eagles have not only...  

The Atlanta Falcons traded only a seventh-round selection in the 2012 NFL draft to land four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel, according to the Associated Press (via ESPN.com).But it also cost them a reported three-year, $18.5 million contract.For starters, that is a great deal considering Samuel had roughly $20 million over two years on his old contract. He's led the league in interceptions for two of the last three years and joins a...  

It appears that it's become a matter of when, not if, the Philadelphia Eagles will trade talented cornerback Asante Samuel.  And as of Tuesday morning, a new potential landing spot for the 31-year-old has emerged: Atlanta.According to Fox Sports NFL Insider Jay Glazer, the Eagles and Falcons have had discussions about a trade for Samuel, who has two years left on the six-year pact he signed with Philadelphia during the 2008 offseason.The...  

When the New England Patriots traded up in last week’s NFL draft to pick Syracuse Orange defensive End Chandler Jones it was somewhat of a surprise move for the Patriots. Four picks later when Bill Belichick and the Pats traded up to get ...  

As I've written about at length in the past, the decision to trade Asante Samuel was basically made last summer when the Eagles signed Nnamdi Asomugha. Howie Roseman and Andy Reid made it pretty clear at the time that Samuel could be had for the ...  

Eighteen of the current 32 coaches have been in their present job fewer than three seasons. That includes Joe Vitt, who is serving as New Orleans Saints' interim coach during Sean Payton's one-year suspension. To kick off Sporting News' rankings ...  

"The Eagles and Falcons have each announced the transaction that sent cornerback Asante Samuel to Atlanta. The Falcons describe the compensation as an “undisclosed” draft pick. The Eagles freely admit they’ll be getting only a seventh-round selection." http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/25/eagles-got-a-seventh-round-pick-for-asante-samuel/ I'm really surprised we didn't offer our 6th round pick for him considering he was...  

With the NFL Draft coming up tomorrow, the Philadelphia Eagles have been trying to deal away cornerback Asante Samuel. The problem has been his enormous salary, but they have made a deal today. The Eagles announced just hours ago that they have made a deal that will make Samuel an Atlanta Falcon and relieve the Eagles of his very large paycheck. Samuel is scheduled to earn 9.9 million dollars this year and over 11 million next year, but he...  

Apparently it isn't official yet, but the Philadelphia Eagles will be dealing Asante Samuel to the Falcons for a seventh-round pick. In addition, the Falcons are signing Samuel to a new, cheaper three-year, $18.5 million deal. This is highway robbery. Samuel and Grimes are a great pair of starting corners. Remember, Samuel was number one in both yards per pass and Success Rate in 2010, then third in both stats for 2011. read more  

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is one of the most well-respected coaches in any sport, as a result of his 64 percent winning percentage and three Super Bowl titles. And he's apparently the highest-paid too, according to Forbes. Tom Van Riper of ...  

The Bengals seem to have been in the business of picking up former first round cornerbacks all summer. Yet when one of the best cover cornerbacks becomes available in Asante Samuel, there's no noises about the Bengals attempting to trade for him. Why? It's not as though we don't have the draft picks, we do and a sixth round pick for Samuel is a no brainer. Is it money? Well he was owed $21m through two years but he restructured his deal to...  

AP photo / Michael Dwyer Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is the best-compensated coach in the United States, according to a list released yesterday by Forbes.com, which puts Belichick's annual salary at $7.5 million. It's the second straight year...  

Despite the fact that the Philadelphia Eagles are asking for a late-round pick in exchange for cornerback Asante Samuel, the Cincinnati Bengals don't appear to be interested -- nor do we expect them to be. According to Fox Sports NFL Insider Jay Glazer, the Atlanta Falcons are currently in discussions with the Eagles to acquire Samuel. The one thing that may facilitate the trade easier, is the willingness for Samuel to reduce his...  

Asante Samuel for a a 5th? Don't know if the Niners should look into this or not? I am pretty happy with their secondary, but more corners can't be a bad thing. His salary is a little high, but I remember reading that he is willing to renegotiate to facilitate a trade.  

Bill Belichick brought Junior Seau to New England four days after the linebacker "retired" from football. It didn't take long for Patriot players to find out why the coach would coax a 37-year-old player out of hanging 'em up, and have him continue on another four years....  

GM: CB Dunta Robinson likely to move inside with addition of Asante SamuelCBSSports.comGM Thomas Dimitroff told SiriusXM Radio that CB Dunta Robinson will likely move inside with the addition of CB Asante Samuel: “I think he and Grimes will more than likely be our outside guys. I can see us moving Dunta inside. I know Dunta has wanted to ...and more »  

Alright, I know were tired of incessant speculation, but I felt the need to talk about the possibility of Asante Samuel in stripes. According to this article on NFL.com, the Eagles are shopping Samuel for a 5th or 6th round pick. Even with his outrageous salary ($10 million this year and $11.5 next season) I feel like the Bengals should make an offer, granted that he restructures his deal. The Eagles have reportedly been willing to chop only...  

Four days later he was back at practice and he was concussed again. In a 2007 newspaper article, Johnson said coach Bill Belichick pressured him to return before he was ready. "It's as clear as a bell, 'I had to see if you could play,'" Johnson recalled ...  

According to Mike Klis, citing two "League Sources" The Denver Broncos have expressed interest in acquiring CB Asante Samuel. The Broncos offered the Eagles two deals, One involving a 5th or 6th round draft pick, and another involving a veteran player(DJ Williams perhaps?). The Eagles however turned both deals down. The Broncos as of now feel pessimistic about a deal going down, trade talks could be rekindled however. Samuel was...  

In that 250-275 (pound) range is usually where you get those times under 5 seconds . . . so that speed and quickness with a little lower weight in passing situations, make those guys a little bit more active and give them a little more speed ...  

From 2003 to 2009, he selected 10 defensive backs within the first four rounds with mixed results. For every Asante Samuel and Pat Chung, there was Terrence Wheatley or Darius Butler. Throw in some average guys like Ellis Hobbs and Brandon Meriweather ...  

wow, i hope they can land samual somehow. that would solidify our defensive backs in a big way and he would help out a lot. he would start opposite bailey and porter would be the nickel back for sure in the event samual ends up a bronco and that would be good sauce! that move in itself would improve our defense and make us way better against passing situations. DO IT!  

It is not currently known if he has agreed to taking a pay cut. Originally a 2004 fourth-round pick of the New England Patriots out of Central Florida, Samuel was rewarded with Pro Bowl honors in each of his first three seasons with the Eagles, and has ...  

The trade occurred on Wednesday, just a couple of days before the 2012 NFL Drafts. The Asante Samuel trade shows Atlanta Falcons are trying to rebuild their team before the new season. Media failed to hint or come up with any rumors regarding Asante Samuel trade.  

The Atlanta Falcons gave up only a seventh-round draft pick Wednesday when they acquired four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel from the Philadelphia Eagles. The Falcons announced the trade after Samuel agreed to restructure his contract to ...  

The Eagles and Falcons have each announced the transaction that sent cornerback Asante Samuel to Atlanta.  The Falcons describe ... We obviously feel good about our cornerback situation moving forward with Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers ...  

Opposing ViewsTennessee Titans Interested in Asante Samuel?Opposing ViewsHowever, according to Titans Insider, the Tennessee Titans may have some interest in him. It makes sense, since they lost their best corner in Cortland Finnegan during free agency. Along with that, they could use some veteran presence with their young ...What the Asante Samuel trade fortifiesThe Ebony BirdEagles Must Address Overlooked CB Needs in the DraftPhilly Sports...  

The Atlanta Falcons have acquired four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel from the Philadelphia Eagles, according to the Associated Press and ESPN. AP cited a person familiar with the deal, and ESPN attributed it to sources. The Eagles get a late-round ...  

The Atlanta Falcons are on the verge of acquiring Philadelphia Eagles Pro-Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel for a late-round pick, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. A deal is likely to be completed as early as Thursday and before ...  

According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the long awaited trade of Asante Samuel has been completed. With that said, it's time to assess what the Eagles have gained and lost in a trade that appears very one-sided on the surface. According to ...  

Samuel will earn $1.25 million in guaranteed base salary this season. He also has a roster bonus that will pay him $62,500 for each game he is active this season. That means he can earn an extra $1 million, but only $875,000 of that currently is ...  

ATLANTA — Asante Samuel was willing to restructure his contract to play for the Atlanta Falcons. “I wanted to be a Falcon, so we made it work,” Samuel said. The Falcons gave up only a seventh-round draft pick Wednesday when they acquired ...  

Late last summer, after the Philadelphia Eagles added Nnamdi Asomugha (free agent) and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (trade) to their secondary, they let it known to other NFL teams that Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel was available. I can tell ...  

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons gave up only a seventh-round draft pick on Wednesday when they acquired four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel from the Philadelphia Eagles. The Falcons announced the trade after Samuel agreed to ...  

I'm going to be taking a look at the Vikings' draftees here over the next couple of days. . .but if someone wants to write nearly five thousand words (that's 5,000) about our third-round pick, that's fine by me. Grab a beverage and enjoy!  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — A person familiar with the talks says the Atlanta Falcons are trying to acquire cornerback Asante Samuel [stats] from the Philadelphia Eagles before the NFL draft. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of ...  

The Falcons emerged as one of the team's interested in Samuel on Tuesday, a league source told NFL Network's Michael Lombardi, and quarterback Matt Ryan spoke glowingly of the cornerback. "As far as Asante Samuel, I can only speak for having ...  

Asante Samuel is excited to be with the Atlanta Falcons after a trying 2011 season and offseason with the Philadelphia Eagles. As teams finalize their big boards, Bucky Brooks reveals his final ranking of the top 50 prospects in the 2012 NFL Draft.  

Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff commented on Wednesday's trade that brought four-time Pro Bowl corner back Asante Samuel to Atlanta in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick. "We are pleased to be able to add a player of Asante's ...  

The Denver Broncos just lost Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins to retirement this week, and even though they had reportedly shown some interest in acquiring Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Asante Samuel last week, Denver is no longer considered a ...  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons were in negotiations on Tuesday to acquire cornerback Asante Samuel from the Philadelphia Eagles. A trade for Samuel would provide a highlight to what has been a relatively quiet offseason for the ...  

It looks like it's only a matter of time before Asante Samuel is an ex-Eagle. Fox Sports insider and NFL Network contributor Jay Glazer tweeted Tuesday morning that the Falcons have jumped into trade discussions with the Philadelphia Eagles ...  

For two seasons now, Asante Samuel has been the subject of trade talks. The Philadelphia Eagles finally sent the four-time Pro Bowl corner to the Atlanta Falcons today, receiving in return a mere seventh round draft choice. Samuel is 31 years old and he ...  

It's no surprise the Eagles have decided to put the Asante Samuel Era behind them. It is only surprising it took this long to do so. The process began last August when the Eagles signed free-agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, but it didn't end ...  

Bill Belichick just wrapped things up, putting a bow on his 2012 draft, where he made seven selections, six of those on the defensive side of the football. He met the media, and naturally he was asked about Nebraska cornerback Alfonzo Dennard ...  

ATLANTA -- Asante Samuel was willing to restructure his contract to play for the Atlanta Falcons. "I wanted to be a Falcon, so we made it work," Samuel said. The Falcons gave up only a seventh-round draft pick Wednesday when they acquired the ...  

According to Forbes magazine, eight of the top-10 highest-paid coaches in sports are from the NFL, including Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, who tops the list. Belichick, who has directed the Patriots to five Super Bowls, winning three ...  

The Philadelphia Eagles have officially traded four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel to the Atlanta Falcons for a late-round draft pick, sources have told ESPN’s NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Samuel restructured his contract and agreed to a ...  

(Yes, that is a lot of birds.) That's according to Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com, who reports that Atlanta has "had talks with Philly" over the last couple of days. Another team to watch jumping into the Asante Samuel trade talk is Atlanta, who has had talks ...  

A person familiar with the talks says the Atlanta Falcons are trying to acquire cornerback Asante Samuel from the Philadelphia Eagles before the NFL draft. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity today because the deal ...  

His running feud with Daily News sports writer and most outspoken critic Paul Domowitch was more humorous than serious. (Think Ali vs. Howard Cosell). Why the Eagles were so hell-bent on getting rid of him I'm not sure I understand. I mean, I understand ...  

A lot of my focus the next day or two will be on the NFL Draft, so I wanted to try and pass along some UCF notes before the draft coverage cranks up. -Ex-UCF star Asante Samuel traded a day before NFL Draft Former UCF cornerback and four-time NFL Pro Bowl selection Asante Samuel was traded [...]  

As multiple reports indicate that Asante Samuel is being traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Atlanta Falcons for a late-round pick, it's been understood that the Falcons would rework the remainder of Samuel's contact, which currently ...  

Once his agent, Alonzo Shavers, and Falcons negotiator Nick Polk finished their numbers crunching ... The Falcons have struggled at nickel back as Brian Williams, Christopher Owens, Dominique Franks and Kelvin Hayden all played that spot ...  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons were in negotiations on Tuesday to acquire cornerback Asante Samuel from the Philadelphia Eagles. A trade for Samuel would provide a highlight to what has been a relatively quiet offseason for the ...  

Once his agent, Alonzo Shavers, and Falcons negotiator Nick Polk finished their numbers crunching ... The Falcons have struggled at nickel back as Brian Williams, Christopher Owens, Dominique Franks and Kelvin Hayden all played that spot ...  

With the right schemes and a little extra juice from the whole defense, Samuel should still be a huge upgrade on Dunta Robinson outside. I'm excited to find out just how big an upgrade we're talking.  

There is a very high probability that the Philadelphia Eagles will trade four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel this week, league sources said Monday. Brooks: Mock Draft 6.0 Bucky Brooks takes his latest stab at projecting the first round.  

Samuel, 31, is a four-time Pro Bowl pick. He gives new Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan a strong trio at cornerback with Dunta Robinson and Brent Grimes, who Tuesday signed his franchise tag tender. Grimes will make $10.262 million this season.  

ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that the Pro Bowl cornerback has ... The Falcons now move forward with Samuel and Brent Grimes holding down the cornerback positions along with William Moore and Thomas DeCoud at the safety spots, which should make ...  

With the 2012 NFL Draft quickly approaching, the Philadelphia Eagles are running out of time to trade veteran corner back Asante Samuel for a low-round draft pick. Luckily for the Eagles, the trade rumors are swirling and it seems as they're ...  

A couple weeks ago, the Titans were reportedly in the mix to make a trade for Samuel, although Jim Wyatt quickly shot this rumor down. At that time, the Eagles had mentioned they would like a 3rd round pick in return, which way was too high in my opinion.  

Samuels' contract with the Eagles had called for him to earn $9.9 million in 2012 and $11.4 million in 2013. Samuel, 31, is a four-time Pro Bowl pick. He gives new Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan a strong trio at cornerback with Dunta ...  

Another team to watch jumping into the Asante Samuel trade ... It's uncertain if the Falcons will indeed get Samuel, as well as what all they would have to give up to get him. Remember, Atlanta doesn't have a first round pick in the draft this year ...  

Atlanta is expected to send a draft pick to Philadelphia. The 31-year-old Samuel gives Atlanta a strong trio at cornerback with Dunta Robinson and Brent Grimes under new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan. Grimes signed his franchise tag tender on Tuesday.  

Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff was New England's director of scouting ... at cornerback with Dunta Robinson and Brent Grimes under new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan. Grimes signed his franchise tag tender on Tuesday. Grimes will make $10.262 ...  

Asante Samuel is gone. The Philadelphia Eagles finally moved the Pro Bowl cornerback to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a seventh round draft pick. While I knew that the Eagles had to deal Samuel, I was a little disappointed that they got so little in return. I wonder if the team would have fared better if they had tried to deal the cornerback earlier in the offseason. A seventh round pick won't ultimately lead to much, especially when you...  

The Philadelphia Eagles will be much better off without the noisy, preening peacock of their secondary, virtually discarded to Atlanta today for what has to be a massively ego-deflating seventh-round draft pick -- in other words, next to nothing.  

It’s been widely reported Wednesday morning the Atlanta Falcons are on the verge of completing a trade with Philadelphia for cornerback ... He also can earn a $150,000 incentive if he leads the league in interceptions. His current deal calls ...  

Bobby Valentine's BBWAA PR team isn't going to like this. We're sort of just used to it with Bill Belichick by now. GQ Magazine recently named the Red Sox skipper and the Patriots coach two of the 12 worst coaches in sports, joining a list that ...  

In four seasons under coach Mike Smith, the Falcons’ pass defense has consistently ... Over the past two seasons, Brian Williams, Christopher Owens, Dominique Franks and Kelvin Hayden all played the nickel position. If the Falcons land Samuel they ...  

We have spent a fair amount of time this morning on Twitter discussing the Philadelphia Eagles' apparent plans to trade cornerback Asante Samuel before the draft. It has been on my mind enough that I devoted this week's edition of "Blogger Blitz ...  

After the likes of Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers taught them in 2011 that an NFL team can't have enough quality cornerbacks, the Broncos have expressed interest in acquiring Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel, according to two NFL sources.  

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff, who was the college scouting director in New England when the Patriots selected the cornerback in the fourth round of the 2003 draft, wanted the player. But not at that price tag. When the asking price ...  

Detroit remains interested at the right price and the Falcons, according to FOX's Jay Glazer, entered the bidding ... Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff was heavily involved in scouting Samuel coming out of Central Florida, when Dimitroff ...  

Just days before the 2012 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons were in talks with the Philadelphia Eagles about acquiring cornerback, Asante Samuel. In an offseason where the Falcons have avoided making the headlines, the move would be a big difference from the norm. If the team was able to bring in the former four-time Pro Bowl selection, it would be a major boost to their defensive secondary.  

He would give the Falcons' new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan a strong trio at cornerback with Dunta Robinson and Brent Grimes, who Tuesday signed his franchise tag tender. Grimes will make $10.262 million this season. Grimes' agent, Ben Dogra ...  

“We are pleased to be able to add a player of Asante’s caliber to our roster,” Atlanta general manager Thomas Dimitroff said ... Falcons to go after free-agent defensive end Mario Williams. They didn’t. But Samuel’s arrival suddenly ...  

Everybody is making me feel comfortable and at home. It feels like I have not missed ... we are all going to come in and work together to make this thing the best that it’s ever been. ON WHEN HE PLANS TO START TALKING TO SOME OF HIS NEW TEAMMATES ...  

NFL teams are focused on upgrading through the draft, but Asante Samuel is an available player who can help a few squads right away.The Philadelphia Eagles are trying to shop the former Pro Bowl cornerback prior to the draft in order to receive picks as compensation.In a jumbled defensive secondary that also includes Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Samuel has become expendable.Unfortunately, not too many people are interested...  

Tim Tebow finished things off for the 2011 Broncos, but Jeff Darlington says retiring safety Brian Dawkins got it started. More ... "I'm happy to be a Falcon," the nine-year cornerback said on a Wednesday conference call with reporters. "The city is ...  

When a high-profile player becomes available, I get flooded with questions if he is a good fit for the AFC West. Philadelphia cornerback Asante Samuel is no different. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Eagles have talked to several teams about ...  

Samuel wanted a new contract ... where his ball skills should rein him superior between the hashes. Grimes, Asante, and Robinson…this is a trio of corners that can be a cornerstone of Mike Nolan’s new defensive scheme, Atlanta fans; it is time to ...  

Greg A. Bedard thinks the Patriots will be drafting for next year, as they don't have as many immediate holes to fill as some would think. The Patriots, thanks to free agency, could take the field tomorrow, without any contributions from this draft class, and be the AFC East favorites. I think that’s the way coach Bill Belichick wanted it, and that’s why I think this draft is more about 2013. ... If you’re really looking at...  

Atlanta is expected to send a draft pick to Philadelphia. The 31-year-old Samuel gives Atlanta a strong trio at cornerback with Dunta Robinson and Brent Grimes under new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan. Grimes signed his franchise tag tender on Tuesday.  

As a result of trading Samuel, the Eagles now have 11 total picks. The Eagles host the Falcons on Oct. 28 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles had been trying to trade Samuel since last August, when they acquired cornerback Dominique Rodgers ...  

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Falcons are on the verge of acquiring Samuel from the Eagles in exchange for a late-round pick. The move would give the Falcons a lot of depth at cornerback as Samuel would join Grimes and Dunta Robinson in a group ...  

Samuel's contract calls for him to earn $9.9 million in 2012 and $11.4 million in 2013, raising the possibility he will be asked to rework his deal to help the trade fit the Falcons' salary cap. The Falcons have six picks but no first-round ...  

Patriots coach Bill Belichick is the son and father of a coach. / By Brad Mills,,, US Presswire FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have hired Bill Belichick's son as a coaching assistant, making him the third generation of the family to try his hand as a football coach.  

Bill Belichick just appeared on the NFL Network, and not surprisingly, revealed very little about the Patriots plans for the first round of the draft. With the Patriots holding the 27th and 31st pick, Belichick repeatedly said that he’ll ...  

The Philadelphia Eagles have put cornerback Asante Samuel on the market, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. While this is not surprising, the timing seems a little off. The Eagles are attempting to find a trade for Samuel this week or early ...  

If Detroit does not select a cornerback in the first-round, Montana's Trumaine Johnson, Central Florida's Josh Robinson, Georgia's Brandon Boykin, Virgina Tech's Jayron Hosley, Vanderbilt's Casey Hayward and Coastal Carolina's Josh Norman should ...  

Samuel, who the Eagles have been working to move since they added Nnamdi Asomugha last summer, will reportedly rework the remaining two years on his contract. That likely means he’s in store for a pay reduction of what was non-guaranteed money.  

It’s common knowledge the Philadelphia Eagles have cornerback Asante Samuel on the trading block. From the sounds of things, the price is dropping too. The Eagles are motivated to deal Samuel, the former Pro Bowl performer, because he doesn’t start for ...  

The Atlanta Falcons, who have been so quiet throughout free agency and don’t figure to make a splash in the draft without a first-round pick, finally could be making some noise. There are several reports out Tuesday saying the Falcons have ...  

Kicker Mike Nugent signed his one-year tender offer as the Bengals franchise player. … Restricted free-agent running back Kahlil Bell signed a one-year tender from the Bears. … Veteran free-agent kicker Neil Rackers has signed with the Redskins.  

Samuel will play opposite Dunta Robinson, the ferocious cheap-shotter fined each of the past two seasons ... He won two Super Bowls with the Patriots, who, tellingly, let him depart via free agency with something of a snicker after he dropped an ...  

Yes, Jones ended up being an impact player and a good deep threat for the Falcons. However, the Falcons didn't address one of their main needs in that offseason, cornerback, to the satisfaction of the fans. This year, they have learned from past mistakes.  

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity ... giving them three Pro Bowl cornerbacks. But the team couldn't find a suitable deal for Samuel, so they kept him and used Rodgers-Cromartie in the nickel spot. While Asomugha and Rodgers ...  

Except for the Philadelphia Daily News' Marcus Hayes, who's thrown all of Samuel's crap out in the yard and is now smoking a cigarette in a nightgown while crying during the rest of the breakup montage. Samuel could be a less-than-advertised ...  

Nothing is official yet, but Adam Schefter, Jason La Canfora and Jeff McLane all note that the deal is nearing its conclusion as well. The 31-year-old cornerback became expendable last year when the Eagles shocked the NFL with a mega-deal for cornerback ...  

According to the AJC, Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff, a one-time director of college ... in the quest for Samuel's services includes the Denver Broncos and Tennessee Titans. Just like Philadelphia, there are other cornerback-needy ...  

If the trio of corners can all remain healthy during the 2012-13 season, it would be Atlanta's best chance at getting past the first round of the playoffs during the Matt Ryan era. With John Abraham, Thomas DeCoud and Grimes re-signed, plus the addition of ...  

NFL.com's Jason La Canfora reports that the Philadelphia Eagles are looking to trade Asante Samuel before the 2012 NFL draft, a move that makes sense for the long-term success of the franchise.La Canfora writes that "the team has come to terms with the fact it won't be getting much for him" after more than a year of trying to dump him and his exorbitant contract.Per Rotoworld.com, Samuel has two years left on his contract and is scheduled to...  

Samuel joins a list of exiting players that includes Victor Abiamiri, Ronnie Brown, Jamaal Jackson, Winston Justice, Trevor Laws, Juqua Parker, Owen Schmitt, Steve Smith, and Vince Young. Maybe Schmitt could be re-signed as a free agent if he ...  

Tim Tebow finished things off for the 2011 Broncos, but Jeff Darlington says retiring safety Brian Dawkins got it started. More ... "I'm happy to be a Falcon," the nine-year cornerback said on a Wednesday conference call with reporters.  

What I am trying to say is that the Eagles have the talent needed to win a Super Bowl and by trading away their four time Pro Bowl player for nearly nothing would be very stupid. If the people making the decisions on the team really believe that trading ...  

The Philadelphia Eagles are loaded with talented defensive backs, so trying to trade the veteran Asante Samuel before the draft next week is a smart move by the franchise. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Eagles have been looking to deal Samuel ...  

The Falcons are still seen as a Super Bowl contender despite recent playoff losses to the New York Giants last season and against Green Bay at the Georgia Dome two years ago. Atlanta is not lacking in talent on defense. Aging defensive end John Abraham is ...  

With the 2012 NFL draft closing in fast, the Philadelphia Eagles continue to look for a trading partner in the hopes of dealing veteran cornerback Asante Samuel. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Philadelphia is opening Samuel up to the league: The ...  

This is a brilliant trade by Thomas Dimitroff and really sets the Falcons up perfectly ... Grimes, Samuel, Decoud and Moore in it. Atlanta lucked out in this trade and truly made the Eagles give up one of their top defenders for next to nothing.  

#asantesamuel Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: Samuel says a lot of people can't figure out what went wrong in Philly last year. More »  

The defensive coaching staff in the secondary has turned over. Emmitt Thomas and Alvin Reynolds were replaced by Tim Lewis and Joe Danna. Thomas was not re-signed after the 2008 season, and Reynolds was fired after this past season. Also ...  

With the depth at the position, the Eagles will be able to groom him into a potential megastar. There is no question that Janoris Jenkins is arguably the best cornerback in the entire NFL draft, but off-field issues have scared almost every team away.  

So what do we do in the draft the following year? Instead of taking highly-rated CB ... the future if he thinks there is a real chance he won't be back in 2013? Will he plan for the future if he's facing what will perhaps be the most pressure-filled ...  

It has been known for weeks now that the Philadelphia Eagles have been trying to unload cornerback Asante Samuel before the NFL draft.The Tennessee Titans and Detroit Lions have long been considered possible trade partners for the Eagles, but a report from the Denver Post on Thursday has led to speculation that the Denver Broncos could be a possible fit for the aging corner.Per Mike Klis of the Post:The Broncos were offering either their...  

After all, Samuel's decline in tackling ability ... They've also been working out draft prospects like Brandon Thompson and Josh Chapman, both interior lineman. Either the team's looking for a quality backup should Babineaux not hold up for ...  

Those three will make up the team’s nickel package. Also on Atlanta’s roster for depth is Dominique Franks and Christopher Owens and last year’s lone undrafted rookie free agent to make the roster from Day 1, Darrin Walls, is in the wings.  

"I'm just going to add to the bunch to get the one common goal ... Nnamdi Asomugha and acquired Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie last July, giving them three Pro Bowl cornerbacks. But the team couldn't find a suitable deal for Samuel, so they kept him and ...  

One fan suggested that Mikell, as a guy who makes tackles, should be offended by the way Samuel plays. "As A Guy That Does Lay The Wood I Don't Want My CBs Making Tackles. I Want Them Pissing Off Wrs And QBs... I Want To Be The One Tackling.  

Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com reports that the Falcons have interest in the 31-year-old, who may only garner at this point a 5th or 6th round conditional draft pick. Right now Samuel has two seasons and a whopping $21.5 million remaining on his ...  

Each morning, I like to start the day off with a workout—usually a morning jog. I can clear my head, plan my day and think about what's going on around the NFC South. As soon as the rumors broke that the Falcons were talking to Philadelphia about trading ...  

The restructured contract could be the final barrier to a trade ... Samuel’s contract calls for him to earn $9.9 million in 2012 and $11.4 million in 2013. Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff was New England’s director of scouting ...  

Reggie Roberts, a spokesman for the Falcons, did not immediately return a voicemail and e-mail seeking comment. Eagles spokesman Derek Boyko said in an e-mail that the team had made no announcements. A Pro Bowl selection from 2007-2010 ...  

You can't fault the Denver Broncos for trying. According to Denver Post, beat writer Mike Klis reports the team tried to trade for four-time Pro Bowler Asante Samuel. Per Klis, the Broncos were wiling to send a fifth-round pick, a sixth-round pick or a player in exchange for the 31-year-old ball hawking corner, but negotiations ultimately flamed out. Denver shouldn't give up, yet. Acquiring Samuel would be significantly advantageous for a team...  

The Raiders signed receiver Duke Calhoun. He participated in the Raiders’ voluntary ... He has an uphill battle to make the roster. In an Insider piece, Bill Polian thinks the Chiefs have had the best drafts in the AFC West in the past three ...  

Naturally, after that report surfaced, Falcons cornerback Brent Grimes almost ... Considering Samuel still is a top-notch cover cornerback, you might think a late-round draft pick is tiny compensation for a player of Samuel's caliber.  

Samuel's propensity to avoid contact like Rosie O' Donnell avoids vegetables may drive me nuts, but as his 45 career interceptions attest he remains an excellent cover cornerback, and his acquisition would both upgrade a Denver pass defense that was 18th ...  

The Broncos reportedly made a pair of offers to Philadelphia, one involving a late-round ... Several teams have been linked to him as potential trade partners, and should he be willing to restructure his contract, he is more than worth a mid-to late ...  

The Denver Broncos have already shaken up their cornerback corps this offseason, but it seems that Broncos management may not be done making moves. Denver has already signed free-agent corner Tracy Porter to a one-year deal and released three-season ...  

Samuel has long been one of the best cornerbacks in football, but is he still elite? side.kick.hang.lip: "he was a nice finesse guy but i would love to see philly get back to it's gang green old school smash mouth football.  

The Lions could select a cornerback in this year's draft (Dre Kirkpatrick, Janoris Jenkins or Stephon Gilmore) or continue the development of Aaron Berry and Alphonso Smith. Lions general manager Martin Mayhew cannot talk about trading for ...  

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick are, if not friends, somewhat friendly. So it would be interesting to hear the next conversation between the two after Harbaugh made some less-than-flattering ...  

Just days after the cornerback reported for team activities and expressed his desire to remain in Philadelphia, ESPN is reporting that the team has put him on the trading block. This doesn ... no cornerback in the league has a nose for the ball like ...  

Rich Cimini/ESPN.com - Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis, who made headlines in March when he called Patriots coach Bill Belichick a "jerk," explained his comments Thursday. Revis, who made his original remark during a word-association game, said he called ...  

Matt Patricia, who served as the team’s safeties coach in 2011 and was considered the de facto defensive coordinator, has officially been promoted to that role by head coach Bill Belichick.  

Patriots owner Robert Kraft spoke, as did head coach Bill Belichick, while a video tribute, including comments from Tom Brady and offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia, was played. Brady referred to Light as “one of my all-time favorite teammates ...  

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said he envisions first-round pick Dont'a Hightower playing several roles on the team's defense. "He might have different roles depending on what unit we have out there," Belichick told the "Movin' the Chains ...  

and watch him throw logic out the window. 2.) Give Tim Tebow Two Extra Bye Weeks Each Season The Jets primary competition in the AFC East is of course the New England Patriots, and in the hearts of many Jets fans New England head coach Bill Belichick is ...  

Add another chapter to the Jets-Patriots rivalry. Jets All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis tore into Patriots coach Bill Belichick Thursday at the team’s offseason training camp, calling him “disrespectful” and “ignorant.” Revis called Belichick a “jerk” in March during an appearance on ESPN. He didn’t back off that remark...  

Offensive tackle Matt Light was given a regal sendoff into retirement by the New England Patriots on Monday after 11 seasons as the team's starting left tackle. "Matt has been the definition of a dependable, durable, consistent player," said coach Bill Belichick. Light, 33, officially retired April 24, when New England Patriots placed him on the reserve/retired list after weeks of speculation ...  

Tom E. Curran notes Veteran OL Robert Gallery has never played for a team with an over-.500 record in the NFL. "I knew a lot about this place when I was in college [at Iowa] with Coach [Kirk] Ferentz and his relationship [with Bill Belichick]," explained Gallery, the second overall pick in the 2004 draft. "It's a place that's run right and the tradition's right and they're all about winning. Going through eight years of never...  

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Darrelle Revis still is upset with Bill Belichick. The All-Pro cornerback says Thursday that the way the Patriots coach "disrespects" the Jets is uncalled for and not professional. Revis called Belichick "a jerk" in March...  

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is known for unearthing gems late in the NFL Draft, but choosing former rugby player Nate Ebner was even a shocker for his standards, according to the Providence Journal. The Patriots took Ebner, a ...  

Greg Schiano is tight with Patriots coach Bill Belichick. It's clear that Schiano believes in one of Belichick's personnel maxims: It's better to release an aging player a year too early than it is too hang on one year too long. The Bucs are ...  

FOXBOROUGH - To hear Dont’a Hightower speak, it’s easy to see why he did so well playing for Nick Saban at Alabama, and why he’ll likely get along swimmingly with his new coach, Bill Belichick. The versatile linebacker, the second of the ...  

Bill Belichick and the Patriots front office were on a mission to add depth this offseason to a roster that came just shy of the franchise’s elusive fourth Super Bowl title. No player will be bigger, literally, than the addition of 6-foot-7-inch, 325-pound Robert Gallery. The former second-pick in the 2004 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders signed a one-year, $1-million deal (with $800-thousand in potential bonuses) with the Pats this offseason...  

Saturday afternoon offered sports fans an event that only occurs once a year. No, it's not the Kentucky Derby, but rather New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick smiling in front of a camera. Those two events did cross paths as Belichick was seen during the Kentucky Derby's weekend festivities, and the Pats coach seemed to be in good spirits. Without his iconic hoodie sweatshirt ...  

It's been years in the making, but Matt Patricia has finally been promoted as the Patriots' defensive coordinator. The position had been vacated since Dean Pees left the Patriots in January 2010. Head coach Bill Belichick was in charge of the defense for the 2010 season, and that was the case to an extent again in 2011, though Patricia took a more active role in the defensive meetings. Patricia ...  

Jets All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis tore into Patriots coach Bill Belichick yesterday at the team’s offseason training camp, calling him “disrespectful” and “ignorant.” Revis called Belichick a “jerk” in March during an appearance on ESPN.  

The Patriots ended a string of losing streaks with a 28-19 win over the Broncos. It was Belichick’s first win as New England coach and the team’s first win in Denver in 32 years.  

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is known for unearthing gems late in the NFL Draft, but choosing former rugby player Nate Ebner was even a shocker for his standards, according to the Providence Journal. The Patriots took Ebner, a special teams ...  

So with Tom Brady’s championship window getting smaller, coach Bill Belichick moved to bolster New England’s defense, in hopes it can more effectively complement the Patriots’ already-potent offense. After trading down in Round 1 each of the last ...  

Eric Mangini, who as a Patriots assistant knew about the practice of taping opposing teams' signals, and who informed the league office of the practice when he was the Jets' head coach, said today that he regrets the way Spygate has continued to overshadow the Patriots and coach Bill Belichick.  

The newest Patriot does bring one thing that head coach Bill Belichick holds dear, leadership. Wilson is a high character guy who was the captain of the Illini during his senior season. The Patriots were scheduled to have the 20th pick of the ...  

On Thursday, the New England Patriots announced more details about their 2012 coaching staff under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick. For the first time since 2010, the Patriots will operate (officially) with a defensive coordinator, as they named Matt Patricia as the new head of the defense. Patricia, who has served as the team's linebacker coach and the safety's coach last season, has been calling the majority of the...  

This year they flipped their philosophy. Perhaps coach Bill Belichick was influenced by the last-minute loss in Super Bowl XLVI, or the winnowing window of his franchise quarterback, or having turned 60 earlier this month experienced the ...  

Darrelle Revis has made it crystal clear; he does not like Bill Belichick. Once again, the strong bonds of hatred between competitive franchises, such as the New York Jets and New England Patriots, gave birth to controversy when Darrelle Revis called coach ...  

New England Patriots' mastermind Bill Belichick leads an NFL-dominated list of the highest-earning coaches in sports. Gregg Popovich, recently named NBA Coach of the Year, and Bears head coach Lovie Smith have estimated annual earnings of $6 million ...  

FOXBOROUGH - The New England Patriots [team stats] have hired Bill Belichick’s son as a coaching assistant, making him the third generation of the family to try his hand as a football coach. The team said Thursday that Steve Belichick will join his ...  

In New England, Belichick's salary is guarded like a treasured family recipe for chowder. Forbes compiled the list based ... "That doesn't come easy," Fitzgerald says of fashion in the video. "I work at it." That's obvious to reporters who ...  

Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots is the highest-paid coach in sports, according to Forbes magazine's annual list. His annual salary: $7.5 million. National Football League coaches occupy eight of the list's top 10 places. Other North ...  

With the 90th pick, New England stayed with defense, taking Jake Bequette, a defensive end from Arkansas. When the day ended, coach Bill Belichick was happy to add two more defensive players and make his third trade in two days, one that kept his team invo ...  

The shocking thing isn't that Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis took to the media to air his grievances against Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady (only if you're shocked that the media asked the question).What's shocking is that after all the talking the Jets did last year, and with all the media scrutiny that continues to swirl around Florham Park, that they still haven't learned their lesson.Revis' Thursday trash talk...  

Wilson This was viewed as a major reach by Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, who vehemently defended the pick. But looking deeper, Belichick's track record in the second round has been questionable for the past 10 drafts. Here’s a look at ...  

Ravens coach John Harbaugh surprisingly called out coach Bill Belichick ... This shows a lack of loyalty on Harbaugh's part. Some people in the Ravens organization believe that Belichick played a key role in Harbaugh's becoming the Ravens ...  

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Following the conclusion of the third round of the NFL draft, Patriots coach Bill Belichick detailed his thinking in trading the team's second-round pick (62) to the Packers for a third-round pick (90) and fifth-round pick ...  

Patriots coach Bill Belichick was a guest on Sirius XM Radio's "Movin' the Chains" program. As is usually the case when Belichick speaks with hosts Pat Kirwan and Tim Ryan, there was plenty to digest. Some of the top takeaways from this ...  

FOXBORO — Patriots [team stats] coach Bill Belichick and Alabama patriarch Nick Saban are ... Syracuse defensive end Chandler Jones. The Saban-Belichick pipeline was established during Saban’s tenure at LSU, and has continued in his days in Tuscaloosa.  

FOXBORO, Mass. -- Patriots head coach Bill Belichick preaches value in the draft as much as anyone, and he came out of Friday's second and third rounds feeling confident in his team's return on their lone trade of the day. The Patriots traded down, shipping the 62nd pick to the Packers for the 90th and 163rd selections. At the end of it all, New England used the 90th pick on Arkansas defensive ...  

New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis was asked to clarify some recent comments about New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. When Revis appeared on ESPN as part of the Madden 13 Cover competition, he was asked to play a word ...  

As head coach Bill Belichick would note ... could see the Pats draft yet another corner—and one on their radar is Montana’s Trumaine Johnson. Johnson, listed at 6-2, 204, is bigger than most of the Patriots’ corner and made a visit ...  

NFL Network analyst Michael Lombardi, who is close with coach Bill Belichick and has other connections to the Patriots' front office, chose Marshall OLB Vinny Curry for the Patriots in his mock draft, and traded No. 31 to an unnamed team for QB Brandon Weeden.  

From the outset of this year’s NFL draft the focus was on a woeful defense. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was willing to stray from past practice in dealing up and surrendering draft picks to address the team’s needs.  

I think it is safe to say there has never been any love lost between the New York Jets and New England Patriots.  I also think it is safe to say that Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick are not planning any ...  

But no one from MLB makes the list, which Forbes says it compiled from sources and published reports. Eight of the top 10 spots go to NFL coaches, with Bill Belichick predictably leading the way at an estimated $7.5 million a year. Fellow NFL coaches Mike ...  

USA TODAYPats' prodigal son McDaniels returnsESPNThen Eric Mangini. Josh McDaniels got his big shot, and then Bill O'Brien. Five times in Bill Belichick's 13-year tenure as New England Patriots head coach, he has had to replace a coordinator who landed a head-coaching job elsewhere.Promotion doesn't have him feeling entitledBoston.comall 135 news articles »  

According to information compiled by USA Today, the average college football coach at a public university made $2.1 million in 2011. Texas’ Mack Brown led the list at $5.2 million, but Alabama’s Nick Saban will become the highest-paid college football ...  

Perhaps coach Bill Belichick was influenced by the last-minute loss in Super Bowl XLVI, or the winnowing window of his ... Belichick went all in during round one of the 2012 NFL Draft. After years of stockpiling draft picks to the point they ...  

Maybe that reason is Chandler Jones. Before the Super Bowl, Patriots coach Bill Belichick was asked about Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, and what followed was the type of reverence Belichick normally showers on veterans such as Ravens safety Ed Reed.  

Patriots coach Bill Belichick was a guest on NFL Network prior to the NFL Draft ... and try to make good decisions that are best for our football team over the course of the evening.” Overall, on offense, you have the No. 2 offense in the ...  

Starting in 2001 with Brock Williams (86th), they’ve taken Eugene Wilson (36th) in 2003, Ellis Hobbs (84th ... selection of the past 12 years was at No. 120 in 2003, Asante Samuel, whose benefits to the Patriots ran out after Super Bowl ...  

FOXBOROUGH - One day after he had Patriots fans rejoicing the selection of two potential playmakers on defense, coach Bill Belichick had many scratching their heads with his selection of an unheralded defensive back in the second round. Belichick then ...  

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is like the Justin Bieber of the NFL. You either really love him, or you just want to punch him in the face. OK, maybe that was a bad analogy, but you get my drift. Outside of New England, there aren't too many Belichick fans out there. New York Jets cornerback and rival Darrelle Revis is one of those non-supporters, and he made it so back in March when he called Belichick a "jerk" on...  

Bill Belichick took over as head coach of the New England Patriots in 2000, but everybody knows he does a lot more than coach the team. Though his title may not read it, he is the general manager of the Patriots. Through the 13 drafts he has overseen ...  

All in all, these changes will benefit New England for two main reasons: They are already adept at identifying "sleeper" undrafted free agents. At least one UDFA rookie was signed by the team in nearly every season under head coach Bill Belichick ...  

Professional football is the most lucrative coaching field, according to Forbes, which has released its top 10 list of highest-paid coaches in sports.  Bill Belichick tops the list for the second year in a row following the retirement of Phil Jackson ...