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	Commanders Post at The Warpath > Commanders Football > Locker Room Main Forum > Willie McGinest Sacked?? PDA Willie McGinest Sacked?? Pages : [1] 2 12thMan 03-09-2006, 11:08 AM All-time postseason sack leader Willie McGinest (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=2743) has reportedly been sacked by the New England Patriots (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=nwe). Willie McGinest (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=2743)http://espn.go.com/i/nfl/profiles/players/statsid/s2743.jpgLinebacker New England Patriots Profile (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=2743)2005 SEASON STATISTICSTotAstSoloFFSackInt574512060 An unnamed NFL personnel director told The Boston Globe that McGinest's name appeared on the list of veterans released after the Collective Bargaining Agreement extension was announced Wednesday night. No major NFL cuts were officially announced Wednesday night. The newspaper reports that although the Patriots weren't struggling to get under the $102 million cap, McGinest carried a cap figure of more than $7 million, which made him a target to be cut. The Patriots would reportedly like to re-sign McGinest at a more palatable deal, but sources told the newspaper that the Cleveland Browns (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=cle), San Diego Chargers (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=sdg), Dallas Cowboys (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=dal) and several other teams plan to make a run at signing him. The 34-year-old McGinest, who has played 12 seasons with the Patriots, is third on the team's all-time sacks list with 78. He was second on the Patriots in the 2005 season with six and set a playoff record with 4½ sacks in the team's wild-card victory over the Jaguars. McGinest's 16 postseason sacks are the most in NFLhistory. I think this makes the LaVar release a bit more interesting. PWNED 03-09-2006, 11:43 AM im fine with signing one old guy. i dont want to have the all-geriatric team. thundercats hoooooooooooooooooo That Guy 03-09-2006, 02:04 PM I don't think he'd be a great fit 4-3 due to speed, but i'm sure he'll be effective somewhere. Southpaw 03-09-2006, 02:30 PM The newspaper reports that although the Patriots weren't struggling to get under the $102 million cap, McGinest carried a cap figure of more than $7 million, which made him a target to be cut. I heard he was cut because fans liked him, and people outside of New England knew his name, which goes against Belichick's "No player is bigger than the team" motto. They'll be a better team without a distraction like Willie McGinest on the roster. :laughing2 jermus22 03-09-2006, 10:20 PM 34 years old, huh? I hope he takes his geratol every morning. jk. Old guys do bring stability and leadership to a team (the Over the Hill Gang approach) but the salary cap makes their veteran salaries a concern. ArtMonkDrillz 03-09-2006, 10:25 PM I like the idea that he plays linebacker but it also a great pass rusher, but he's too old to waste a lot on. He need GW to bring in more young guys to mold because, hopefully, he's here for the long haul even after Gibbs re-retires. Sheriff Gonna Getcha 03-09-2006, 10:50 PM He's a beast, but I doubt the Redskins are interested. On Redskins.com, a pro scout was saying that the Redskins are looking to add youth to the defense. Obviously, Willie doesn't fit the bill. SmootSmack 03-09-2006, 10:53 PM I think I read somewhere the Cowboys may be interested Pocket$ $traight 03-09-2006, 10:57 PM He looks like another Bruce Smith (except he has rings). They don't need to pay huge signing bonuses for guys on the downside of their careers. That Guy 03-09-2006, 11:11 PM he'd be good in dallas.