Man behind last years stirring Hall of Fame Induction speech Michael Irvin is all set to join NFL Network’s Hall of Fame team to offer a first-hand perspective of the emotions felt by the players as they are inducted into the same league as some of pro football greatest legends. Irvin is the man behind the recently started rookie orientation trips to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Induction Saturday coverage begins at 4 p.m. ET on 2nd August the tickets for which are selling out fast.

Reportedly, WR Chad Johnson has informed the press that he will take his time after the June 18 arthroscopic ankle surgery. He can already run in a line, but is said to be holding back on doing cutting and routes to give his ankle some rest and not cause permanent damage. He will however, be available for training which starts July 28. “This is a Marathon, not a sprint.”, says Johnson.

The Philadelphia Eagles will need a healthy team if they want to compete in the tough NFC East. Last Year the Eagles finished a respectable 8-8 but failed to make the playoffs and that is something that doesn’t sit well for the city of brotherly love.  With so many injuries plaguing the Eagles in 2007, they need to remain healthy and not struggle at key positions due to injuries. It has to start with the Donovan McNabb who has struggled to play a full season in what seems like forever. Early reports say he is fine and ready for the year but we have heard that before. Other key players that need to stay on the field are tight end L.J. Smith, RB Brian Westbrook and of course the offensive line.  The defense needs leader Brian Dawkins healthy because along with Asante Samuel the Philadelphia secondary can really make some noise. Of course they are simply things that every NFL franchise needs in order to compete but the Eagles are too good of a team to finish mediocre and a healthy 2008 squad can make for another run at the beloved Super Bowl.

 Jacksonville Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver is reporting that the team will not be moving anywhere and are not for sale.  There were talks of negotiations being made between Weaver and billionaire C. Dean Metropoulos as the team could possibly be moved to Los Angeles. Weaver said that the team will stay put in Jacksonville and although he cannot determine the future he is putting his foot down by saying the Jaguars will be from Jacksonville as far as he can see.  The team has faced some financial debt and the possibility of bringing invenstors in has been talked about.  Jacksonville Jaguars fans are thrilled because they sure do love their team and would hate the fact to spend their Sundays watching them play in another state.

There is all possibility that defensive end Paul Spicer will end his NFL career as a Jacksonville Jaguar player, as he has extended his contract with the Jaguars for a period of two years. The two parties mutually agreed on an $8 million contract and 33 year old Spicer was also very keen in staying with the Jaguars team. Paul Spicer is one of the best defensive ends to have played for the jaguars and the fans are hoping that he repeats the same performance that he had displayed last season where he had 7 ½ sacks. The Jaguar fans will be rushing to buy their tickets to watch their favorite defensive end in action. 

Three draft choices quarterback Andre Woodson, linebackers Jonathan Goff and Bryan Kehl were signed by the New York Giants on Tuesday. Since quarterback Jared Lorenzen was waived off by the Giants last Monday, there is all possibility that Woodson would replace him in the team for the upcoming season. The former University of Kentucky player, Woodson, is also aware of the same and is waiting for the yes from the team management. Woodson is confident that he can easily fit into the Giants thick of things and is raring to make an impression on the coaching staff once he gets his foot on the Giants ground. The Giants fans will be buying tickets for the games to watch these new players show their best talent in the upcoming NFL season. 

The sixth round pick of the New York Giants defensive end Robert Henderson has been signed to play for the Giants this season and has been drafted into the side in place of recently retired player Michael Strahan. Henderson had played a total of 46 games for the Southern Mississippi team and had recorded 115 solo tackles during his stint there. He is the best choice for the defensive end position for the Giants and is happy that he will be playing in the NFL season this year. Any die hard NFL fan will be rushing to get his share of tickets for the games this season. 

The former General Manager of the New York Giants team Ernie Accorsi has accepted the job of the consultant in NFL, football’s governing body, and will be co-chairing the general managers’ advisory committee along with Roy Anderson, the executive Vice President. Ernie Accorsi’s job will be to interact with senior people from each football club on certain rules and policies that the clubs have to adhere from time to time, so the job is basically to create a good rapport with the organizing body and the clubs. Knowing the caliber of Ernie Accorsi and his vast experience of 35 years in the NFL, this job should not be a tough one for him. The tickets sale to the forthcoming NFL season is on full swing now.

The leading wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders last season, Ronald Curry, said that he has fully recovered from the left foot surgery that he had undergone last season. He has now started practicing with his Raiders teammates in his normal receiver’s position. Curry said that he did not rush up with things after his surgery and gave ample time for his foot to recover. Ronald Curry says that he is looking forward to an injury free NFL season this year unlike his previous two seasons. The Raiders will be able to give their best shot in the upcoming season now that Curry has arrived and the loyal fans as before will be rushing to book their tickets well in advance.  

Michael Strahan, the New York Giants defensive end, has bid adieu to the NFL after being associated with it as a player for 15 seasons. Strahan in his final news conference said that it was the right time for him to quit the game and thanked the Giants fans as well as his teammates for the excellent support they have given him over the years. He was happy that he is ending his career after seeing his team through to the Super Bowl title in 2007. The Giants’ fans buying tickets to watch their best team compete in the upcoming season will be saddened that they will not be able to see Michael Strahan in the Giants uniform anymore.