by Michael DeLuca
The NFL’s supplemental draft will be held today. Supplemental draft bids are submitted via e-mail and the team willing to give up the highest selection in next year’s draft gets the player. Philadelphia has worked out and is said to have interest in Kentucky defensive end Jeremy Jarmon. It’s been speculated that they would use a 5th round selection to acquire him.
Jarmon was ruled ineligible by the NCAA for testing positive for a banned substance. He reportedly has told NFL teams what it was that he tested positive for, though he declines to disclose it publicly. “I told the NFL teams that have called that I don’t even have a speeding ticket,” Jarmon said. “If they take me they’re not going to have any off-the-field problems.”
PCPTAKE: Jarmon was projected as a late third to early fourth round pick in the 2009 draft, had he remained in the player pool rather than deciding to return to Kentucky. He has the third most sacks in Kentucky school history and the Birds are always looking for pass rushers to add to their rotation. A 5th round pick is a pretty fair price, especially for a team who made very few additions on the defensive side of the ball this offseason.
UPDATE: Jarmon was the only player selected in the supplemental draft. Adam Schefter is reporting that he went to the Redskins with their 3rd round pick and that the Detroit Lions were poised to take him with their 4th round selection.
Miller after missing out on both Jason Kidd and Grant Hill. Today, there are reports that the two clubs may be working on a sign and trade that would involve Knicks starting pg Chris Duhon. Duhon is a 6-1 6th year player out of Duke. He began his NBA career with the Chicago Bulls. Last season, his first in New York, Duhon averaged 7.2 assists per game and shot .391 from 3-point range. He had a spectacular start to the season but fizzled out as the year progressed. Both teams are currently denying the reports.
8.5 to 1 to win it all. That slightly bests the NY Giants, who come in at 9 to 1. Though the Eagles are the NFC favorites, the bookmakers apparently feel that the three strongest teams this year are in the NFC. The New England Patriots, with returning superstar Tom Brady, are the favorites to win it all at 4 to 1. The defending Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers come in at 6 to 1. Last but not least, the San Diego Chargers have been given 8 to 1 odds to win this year’s title.
re-signed with Dallas. Plan B for the New York Knicks, Grant Hill. The team had reportedly offered Hill a one-year, $5 million contract or a three year deal at $10 million. The Phoenix Suns then increased their offer to Hill and, according to Yahoo! Sports, Hill is set to re-sign with the the team. Plan C, perhaps Andre Miller.
bit closer to reality. Here are the most recent comments from Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi, “We have to see what’s out there. I’m not saying we’re going to shop him. But if something makes sense, we at least have to listen. We’re (leaning) more toward listening than we’ve ever been.” 
career. Tracy McGrady is unlikely to join the team until January following knee surgery. Ron Artest hopped on a life raft and headed for Los Angeles. One would say desperate times call for desperate measures. The Rockets, however, are apparently not desperate enough to take on disgruntled Philadelphia 76er Samuel Dalembert. Kate Fagan of the Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that Sixers general manager Ed Stefanski contacted the Rockets to measure their interest in acquiring the 6′11 Guru of Goaltend. Not a player was mentioned for exchange, no proposal on the table, yet Houston’s simple response…no Sammy D. for us. 
Martinez. Apparently, a stiff trade market has altered their interest level. As I discussed last week the team had internal discussions regarding Martinez and now, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, scouts for the team will travel to the Dominican Republic to watch the right handed former ace throw on Monday or Tuesday. Last season, with the New York Mets, Martinez went just 5-6 with an unimpressive 5.61 ERA. It is believed that the Rays are still considering Martinez as well.
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