Monthly Archives: April 2009

Have a Safe and Happy Easter Weekend

Posted on April 10, 2009 by

We’ve never been known to be too politically correct here and this post might get some negative comments sent to the Inbox. We never want anyone to think we are promoting religious beliefs. However, for those of us that are … Continue reading →

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Heart Screening Program Coming to San Diego

Posted on April 10, 2009 by

Many of you have heard that the NFL is funding a very extensive heart screening (approximately $3,000 value) for retired players around the country. Continue reading →

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Bills Alumni & Monday Quarterback Club to Honor Pioneers

Posted on April 9, 2009 by

Thanks to Gordon Ballard, President of Buffalo’s Monday Quarterback Club, we’ve gotten word of an awesome event they’re planning for Thursday, April 23. Partnering with the Buffalo Bills Alumni, the Quarterback Club will honor Buffalo greats of yesteryear at the … Continue reading →

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Federal Bailout of NFL?

Posted on April 9, 2009 by

Here’s a pretty interesting blog post we found over at newsvine.com. With all the controversy surrounding government bailouts and control of corporations we thought you might like to read this opinion on why the government should bailout the NFL. And … Continue reading →

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New NFLPA Director Keeping Busy

Posted on April 9, 2009 by

from Washington Times At first glance, DeMaurice Smith seems an unlikely choice to succeed Gene Upshaw as the executive director of the NFL Players Association. Upshaw was a Hall of Fame offensive lineman, an intimidating man who stood an intimidating … Continue reading →

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More Information on the Retired Players Summit

Posted on April 6, 2009 by

Marvin Cobb and Bob Grant continue to add to the all ready impressive Independent Retired Players Summit to be held May 29-31 at Southpoint Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. We’ve updated the Agenda and added new information on the … Continue reading →

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Monday Newsbites

Posted on April 6, 2009 by

Here’s a few news articles to munch on relating to retired players for Monday, April 06, 2009 THE UNTOLD STORY OF JASON PETER This is a must read about a new book authored by former Carolina Panther Jason Peter. “I … Continue reading →

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NFLPA Chief Invited to Summit

Posted on April 3, 2009 by

Organizers of the Independent Retired Players Summit are busy putting the finishing touches on the 3-day event scheduled for May 28-31 at South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas. If you haven’t registered yet, CLICK HERE to make … Continue reading →

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Hope for retired players and their families

Posted on April 2, 2009 by

Earlier this year we told you that Fourth and Goal had distributed over $64k last year to retired players and families in dire-need. What we didn’t tell you are the many stories in which Fourth and Goal assisted players and … Continue reading →

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