Pierre Thomas and the Saints cashed in as $1.70 underdogs in the Super Bowl. (Getty Images)
The Saints were able to upset Indianapolis to win Super Bowl XLIV. The real winners for the NFL’s biggest stage were the Las Vegas Sportsbooks. Micah Roberts breaks down how the betting shops benefited from New Orleans’ triumph in Miami. FULL STORY
Ryan Grant RB, Green Bay Packers 02/09/10, Time: 10:51 am
News:
The Green Bay Press Gazette reports Grant has escalators in his contract that the Packers may not want to pay in 2011.
Analysis:
Grant reportedly has a roster bonus based on cumulative yardage that could add to his base salary. If he rushes for 1,253 yards in 2010, he is line, he would get $5 million in base salary plus $4 million in roster bonuses. The team may try to work out a long-term deal with Grant, or they could ask him to take a pay cut before 2011. (SportsBuff.com)
Player:
Matthew Stafford QB, Detroit Lions 02/09/10, Time: 10:46 am
News:
Detroit Lions.com reports Stafford (right knee/left shoulder) is hoping to be cleared for full participation in offseason conditioning, which begins on March 15.
Analysis:
Stafford did not require surgery on his shoulder, and as long as team doctors give the ok he should be ready for any and all offseason work. (SportsBuff.com)
Player:
Adewale Ogunleye DE, Chicago Bears 02/09/10, Time: 10:42 am
News:
The Chicago Tribune reports the Bears could begin to negotiate with Ogunleye, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent, at some point.
Analysis:
Ogunleye had 8.5 sacks in 14 games in 2009 before fracturing his left fibula. He may get some attention on the open market, but since he will turn 33 in August teams could be cautious. (SportsBuff.com)
Pierre Thomas and the Saints cashed in as $1.70 underdogs in the Super Bowl. (Getty Images)
