Things have been pretty predictable on the Matt Walsh front the past couple of days. Although he has tried to fill in some gaps on his videotaping with the Patriots, Walsh hasn't presented any evidence that will change the NFL's position on Spygate. They have nothing new, which means they likely won't investigate further. Former Rams coach Mike Martz talked to commissioner Roger Goodell about Walsh's being on the sideline for the Super Bowl walk-through. Martz said there was nothing wrong. Whether Spygate is on life support or will live on, Walsh doesn't seem to have a story that is going to inflict any further penalty against the Patriots.
Eagles mum: The Steelers issued a statement that Spygate is over as far as the organization is concerned. Walsh taped signals of a Steelers game. If you are wondering why the Eagles haven't said anything about Spygate, the answer is simple. According to a source, the Eagles are content with the NFL's findings and the penalties handed out. They don't want to get involved.
Mathis cut: The Redskins release of wide receiver Jerome Mathis on Thursday shouldn't have been a surprise. The Redskins didn't anticipate drafting two receivers -- Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly -- in the second round. Mathis probably wasn't going to make the team because of the depth at receiver. Here's the weird part: Mathis was the Redsikns' only true free-agent acquisition even though he was only scheduled to make $520,000. Their offseason has consisted of drafting 10 players and signing 13 undrafted players.
Hardy issues apology: Bills wide receiver James Hardy is trying to clear up the publicized "fight"' he had with his father about a week ago. He apologized to the Bills fans and his fans at the University of Indiana in a statement.
"This situation that has been blown out of proportion has been very hurtful and frustrating for me and my father," Hardy said. "There was a misunderstanding and a misinterpretation of the situation. I would like to first apologize to the fans of Buffalo and the Bills organization for any distractions this may have caused. I would also like to apologize to my fans in Indiana and the children who look up to me because it has been hard on me and I know it's been equally hard on them to hear something of this nature. I do understand that this opportunity with me being drafted by the Buffalo Bills is a blessing and a privilege and not a right. So I ask that my fans just continue to keep me in your prayers and I will continue to strive to be the best I can be on and off the field."
Pennington speaks: Jets quarterback Chad Pennington told the New York media Thursday that he's fine with his situation. He's in an open competition against Kellen Clemens for the starting quarterback job. One comment was a little surprising. "You know what?" he asked. "This is the place for me. I feel good about my situation and comfortable with how I'm approaching the situation and how I'm preparing so I can be a better quarterback everyday." Pennington said a possible trade was discussed at the combine, but he is content to stay.
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