TSICAMW: “NFL needs to press Sanders”

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A quick look at the smoke building around Deion Sanders’ relationship with Eugene Parker and how that might or might not be influencing the “mentoring” that Primetime is doing for players like Michael Crabtree, Dez Bryant, and Noel Devine.

I’ll Tell You This: WRs on the Move, the MLB Playoffs, and Who is the Best QB in the NFL?

Big MB checks in to keep off some debate with his weekly I’ll Tell You This column. This week, MB looks at Michael Crabtree and Braylon Edwards, the MLB playoffs, and asks you, “who is the best QB in the NFL?”

Breaking: Contract Agreement for Michael Crabtree and 49ers

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As reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Michael Crabtree and the 49ers have reportedly reached an agreement on a contract that will get Crabtree on the field and that is a “win-win” for both side.

LOTD: Top 20 NFL Jersey Sales Suggest We Are Approaching the Apocalypse

There are some surprising names atop the list of the Top 20 selling NFL jerseys since April 1st: Brett Favre Vikings jerseys are #1 (perhaps not surprisingly) while Michael Vick Eagles jerseys are #4, despite Vick only being with the Eagles for a little over two weeks!

And in a sure sign of the apocalypse, Michael Crabtree actually makes the Top 20 despite threatening to hold out the entire year.

This story, plus other great links from around the web.

Who’s the Diva Now? Mike Leach Continues to Pirate Press Coverage with Controversial Comments

Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach continues to pirate press coverage with more controversial comments, this time about Stephen McGee, Mike Sherman, and Texas A&M. These comments come on the heels of Leach’s choice words for “non-diva” Eric Mangini, in response to reports that Mangini was not impressed with Michael Crabtree’s purported “diva” attitude.

The Browns Should Go Defense, Not Michael Crabtree, With #5 Pick

If the Browns can’t move down from #5, the team should draft the highest defensive player on their board, but stay away from Michael Crabtree. The Browns need to minimize risk with so many holes on their roster, and draft history has taught us that while there is risk with any first round pick, it is elevated at the WR position.

Breaking Report: Browns to Draft Crabtree or Sanchez (or Raji…or Orakpo…or…Hartline?)

While this is all very exciting to read and think about it, here is what we know for sure: the Browns have the #5 in the 2009 NFL Draft. Beyond that, it’s all guesswork or strategic disinformation, so be wary of what you believe.

Is Michael Crabtree Putting off Declaring for the NFL Draft to Stay at Texas Tech?

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Texas Tech sophomore Michael Crabtree told RedRaiderSports.com that he is “not at all” considering declaring for the NFL Draft and plans to stay at Texas Tech for another season. Will he? Crabtree would be a fool to stay, and will declare for the draft.

Game of the Week: Texas Tech-Oklahoma Preview and Prediction

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With apologies to KVB, the college football Game of the Week is in Norman, Oklahoma, not in Columbus, Ohio. #2 Texas Tech travels to Norman on Saturday to face #5 Oklahoma in potentially the Game of the Year.

Sports Agent Corner: Leigh Steinberg arrested, the NLFPA, and the Harrell-Crabtree Combo

In the third edition of the Sports Agent Corner, Dallas-based sports agent Gary Glick discuss Leigh Steinberg being arrests for public intox, the future of the NFLPA without Gene Upshaw, and the Graham Harrell-Michael Crabtree connection at Texas Tech.