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The Atlanta Falcons have insisted the news that quarterback Michael Vick has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with a dog fighting probe will not derail their pre-season plans.

The Falcons released a statement on Tuesday night apologising to the team’s fans about the situation and insisting business would carry on as normal despite the charges hanging over Vick’s head.

This isn’t just an American Football thing – it’s international…Maybe part of a world wide football players dog fighting ring.

Have a look at this story about another NFL player (Irish Football) busted for dog fighting last year:

Pit bull seized at GAA man’s home

A recent Fox news story on Cheerleaders got me thinking:

One line in particular: Myth: Cheerleading’s the Best Way to Meet Players

Melanie Snare, an Atlanta Falcons cheerleader from 2001-2005 was interviewed an said of this: Not true, Snare says. “There’s a strict policy against fraternization. We interact with them in season at appearances, charity events. But that’s really the only time. We have a professional relationship, we don’t see them a whole lot. So if girls want to meet players, it’s really not the best way to do it.”

There’s a book in there somewhere:’Secrets of the NFL Cheerleaders’.

Broadcaster Bill Maas, a former pro NFL Football player, was released from jail on Sunday last. He was arrested on drug possession and weapons charges during a roadside check.

Maas was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of a weapon. A search of his car uncovered a .22-caliber revolver, 5 grams of suspected marijuana, 6 grams of suspected cocaine and 28 pills of Ecstasy, police said.

Maas will return to court on August 21st.

Maas was drafted out of Pittsburgh by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1984 and became a two-time All-Pro. He played football with the Chiefs until 1992 and with Green Bay in 1993.

He joined Fox Sports in 1996 and worked for the network as a reporter, anchor and NFL football analyst through last season.

The Denver Broncos have just signed offensive lineman Emmanuel Akah.

27 year old Akah moves from Frankfurt Galaxy following the end of the NFL Europa.

He has past experience of playing football in the US having played college football at Winston-Salem State and spent the 2006 pre-season with the Miami Dolphins.

He also played football with the London Olympians in the British AFL then joined NFL Europa for a time with Rhein Fire before being shipped to Frankfurt.

The 6ft 4in, 330-pound giant helped the Frankfurt Galaxy to the World Bowl XIV title with to a 22-7 defeat of the Amsterdam Admirals 22-7 in the final.

Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Oakland Raiders    Donovin Darius signed
Philadelphia Eagles    Zach Tuiasosopo cut
Monday, July 9, 2007
Atlanta Falcons    Daren Stone signed/draft choice
Cleveland Browns    Maurice Mann signed
Green Bay Packers    Allen Barbre signed/draft choice
Houston Texans    Bethel Johnson signed/unrestricted free agent, One-year contract
Houston Texans    Zac Woodfin signed, One-year contract
Friday, July 6, 2007
Denver Broncos    Kenny Peterson suspended, Four games – violation of steroid policy
Miami Dolphins    Kelly Campbell cut
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Oakland Raiders    Dominic Rhodes suspended, Four games for substance abuse policy
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Minnesota Vikings    Adam O’Connor signed
Tampa Bay Buccaneers    Torrie Cox suspended, Four games for substance abuse policy
Washington Redskins    Tyler Ecker signed
Monday, July 2, 2007
Buffalo Bills    Brian Moorman signed, three-year contract extension
Denver Broncos    Cliff Washburn signed

This is a new site which will offer American Football NFL news and opinions. I will update the site regularly coming up to the start of the new NFL season.