Dookie Davenport’s trial on domestic violence charges began on Friday.  (We assume that the judge assigned to the case took extra time to explain to the defendant the correct location of the restrooms.) 

Rest in peace, Ray Smith Poole.

Here’s a look at Ted Thompson’s draft philosophy.

The Texans recently talked to free-agent CB Andre Dyson.

For $1,000, you can play football with Chad Pennington and Troy Brown.

Tony Grossi answers questions about the Browns.

Nearly 70 local athletes attended a workout with the Redskins.

Vikings RB Adrian Peterson is being honored for his charity work.

The elimination of the force-out rule came five years too late for the Vikings.

The Bengals might be interested in USC TE Fred Davis.

Former NFL K John Hall is opening a restaurant.

From the “In Search Of Annoying Phrases To Replace ‘It Is What It Is’” file, Falcons owner Arthur Blank says, “The past is the past.”

A stiff arm to the face will result in a flag up the butt.

Did the Steelers flirt with Booger in order to light a fire under the rest of the defensive line?

Raiders coach Lane Kiffin says that the injury to WR Javon Walker’s knee was a “major concern.”  (Is it wasn’t, maybe they would have given him $30 million guaranteed.)

Ocho Stinko wasn’t one of the Bengals players who allegedly caused a ruckus at “BANG.”