Newsworthy Rookie Alerts - Rookie Fight, Packers QBs, More
Happy 4th of July everyone! Enjoy the BBQs and (hopefully) nice weather in your area.
Newsworthy Rookie Alerts
Aqib Talib vs Cory Boyd, then both vs Rob Davis
Aqib Talib, the first round draft choice of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was apparently involved in a fight with fellow Bucs Rookie Cory Boyd. The fight occurred at the annual Rookie Symposium in Palm Beach Gardens in a lecture regarding Personal Finance. Boyd, a 7th round selection from South Carolina, has some history of trouble. The Gamecock was suspended for a full season due to "disciplinary actions." Talib himself has had some troubles, including three positive marijuana tests. The fight was quickly broken up, and there have been no reports of either player being injured. Rob Davis, former Packers Long Snapper, volunteer at the symposium, and not to mention, a big guy, broke up the fight before it got too serious. Bucs fans, say thank you to Mr. Davis.
Packers Rookie QBs will sit...and sit some more
Brian Brohm and Matt Flynn were drafted this year by the Green Bay Packers. Following the retirement of legend Brett Favre, the Pack realized they needed options behind untested starter Aaron Rodgers. Four months after retirement, rumors have again begun swirling around the league about Favre's possible comeback. Where does this leave the two Packers rookie QBs? Just another year on the bench. Brohm and Flynn must have hoped to have atleast a chance of becoming an NFL starter, but with Favre still in the picture, and a first rounder who has spent his time on the bench, Brohm and Flynn should get ready to give up the helmet for the headset and clipboard for a long time
Rams Rookies fight for 3rd WR Spot
The St. Louis Rams signed fourth round pick Keenan Burton to a 3 year deal, believed to be worth a little over $1 Million. Drew Bennett and Torry Holt will be the top 2 wideouts, but 2nd round pick Donnie Avery isn't a shoe in for the third spot. Burton put up great numbers in pass happy Kentucky throughout his collegiate career, and some see him as more of an all-around receiver than the speedy Avery. With Burton's deal finalized, Rams fans can expect a nice battle during Training Camp for the third spot.
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