Colts Release Harrison After 13 Seasons

Today, after 13 extremely productive seasons, The Indianapolis Colts and wide receiver Marvin Harrison parted ways.

Harrison is second on the all time receptions list, behind only the great Jerry Rice.

In the late Nineties through around 2007 quarterback Peyton Manning and Harrison formed the most dangerous quaterback/wide receiver combination of all time, winning a super bowl in '07 (against the Bears :[ )

However, with age came injuries and limited playing time for Harrison. On top of injuries, a shooting scandal plagued him off the field.

Harrison still feels like he is the same great player, however he and the Colts were not on the same page. Harrison is due $13 million next season and felt that he deserved more. After failing to settle on an extension, Harrison was released.

To me, this transaction is not a shocker. Harrison is going to be 37 years old next year, way past his prime. Also, with the recent retirement of long-time coach Tony Dungy, Harrison didn't feel the same attachment to the team. I'm sure this is saddening for Peyton Manning, but I'm sure the reigning MVP Manning will make it work without him.

Possible destinations for Harrison include Philadelphia and San Francisco. I would love to see the Bears make a run at him for 1 year to teach their young receivers a thing or two.

Tyson Chandler Traded... Then Back Again

This week, 7-footer Tyson Chandler was traded to the lowly Okalhoma City Thunder.

However, as the trade progressed he failed the standard procedure physical.

After an all-star caliber season last year with the Hornets, he has had an injury-plagued season this year.

The Thunder said his big toe is just waiting to be re-injured, therefore they nixed the trade and sent him back to the team that dumped him.

The Hornet's players love it because he's a great teammate and athlete. However, this will obviously lead to a certain level of awkwardness between Chandler and the Hornet's front office, for they didnt want him around anymore.

This may be a blessing in disguise, however. The mediocre Hornets hope to make a 2nd half run with Chandler and all-star point guard Chris Paul. Last year, the struggling city of New Orleans rallied around the perrenial losers and sparked a certain passion the city hasn't seen in years.

This botched trade will seemingly work out well for both the Hornets and the Thunder. Chandler is one of the league's good guys and I wish nothing but the best for him.

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Suns Fire Porter

After only 4 months, the Phoenix Suns have fired their head coach Terry Porter.

Porter took over and the team parted ways with successful head coach, Mike D'Antoni. Porter was supposed to make the Suns more defended minded; however, it seems as though he failed at that considering their lackluster performance in the first half of the season.

New coach, Alvin Gentry, worked under D'Antoni and the Suns are hopeful that he can lead the team to their former run n' gun type of play. Porter's firing also heats up trade talks about star forward Amare Stoudamire. Check back for updates with that deal.

NBA.com has the scoop

Shawn Marion Traded, Again

Today it was announced that two former superstars would be trading places. The Toronto Raptors agreed to trade former Pacers star Jermaine O'neal to the Miami heat for Shawn Marion. Marion was sent to the heat after the blockbuster trade between the Suns and the Heat for Shaquille O'Neal. Marion's known for his odd shooting style, however it is effective. Marion will bring a shooting aspect to the Raptors front court, along with olympian Chris Bosh. Jermaine O'Neal can provide a serious threat for eastern conference teams if he and Dwayne Wade form a bit of chemistry.

ESPN is breaking this news on their website

Patriots Place Franchise Tag Cassel

This week the New England Patriots placed the franchise tag on their back-up quaterback savior, Matt Cassel. Franchise tagging essentially means that other teams trying to sign him would have to match the Patriot's one-year contract worth $14.65 million making it harder for him to leave the team. After not starting a football game since his senior year in high school, Cassel took over for superstar Tom Brady when he went down in week 1 and led the team to an 11-5 record. You can be assured that there a plenty of teams (Chiefs, Lions, etc) that would love to add him as their starter, unfortunately the Patriot's just upped his price tag, greatly.

More Matt Cassel coverage at ESPN.com

Tom Cable Retained as Raiders Coach

The Oakland Raiders have decided to keep interim head coach, Tom Cable. After the messy break up between the Raiders and former coach Lane Kiffin, Tom Cable took the team over and led them to a level of mediocrity that hasn't been seen in Oakland in a while. They finished the season strong with a victory of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, causing them a playoff spot and possibly the coach, Jon Gruden's, job. As owner Al Davis ages and slips further into his own level of sinility, Cable could possibly take this team back to their glory days of decades ago.


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