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That Guy 02-28-2008, 10:01 PM Giants | Coughlin offered extension
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:00:27 -0800
ESPNews reports the New York Giants have offered head coach Tom Coughlin a four-year, $21 million contract extension.
Eagles | Kearse released
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:30:35 -0800
The Philadelphia Eagles have announced they have released DE Jevon Kearse.
Vikings | Berrian on the wish list?
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:51:11 -0800
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports soon-to-be unrestricted free-agent WR Bernard Berrian (Bears) is expected to receive strong interest from the Minnesota Vikings when the free-agent market begins.
Bears | Berrian turns down $25 million offer
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:50:22 -0800
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears WR Bernard Berrian, who is soon to be an unrestricted free agent, was offered a five-year deal from the Bears worth $25 million. The deal included $8 million in the form of a signing bonus. Berrian, however, turned the proposal down and will test the free-agent water.
being the best WR that's a true FA, berrian will get a minimum of 30mill/5 year, 12mill guaranteed... if no one overpays.
That Guy 02-28-2008, 10:05 PM NFL | Salary cap for 2008 season is $116 million
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:31:05 -0800
The salary cap for the 2008 NFL season will be $116 million for each team.
NFL | T. Green cleared to play in 2008
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:14:34 -0800
Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports unrestricted free-agent QB Trent Green has been cleared to play football in 2008. During an exclusive interview with FOXSports.com, Green said he was cleared to play last week by Dr. Cantu, one of the most well-known neurosurgeons in the country. Dr. Cantu said Green did not show any symptoms after tests taken by Cantu and said there is no reason that Green shouldn't play. Green said he wants to play again because he has a small window of opportunity. "I've talked to a number of former players and guys who have been long retired and some recently retired for help on this and they all said the same thing, 'If you can keep playing and you want to keep going then keep playing. You only have one window for your career and once that window closes, there's no going back. It's over.'" Trent said his family supports his decision to return to football and said a few teams have talked to him about signing him as the No. 2 quarterback, while other teams have spoken with him about competing for the starting job. He also said he has not had any symptoms of the concussion he suffered in the 2007 season.
Packers | Team president expects Favre to return in 2008
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:50:36 -0800
The Hudson Star-Observer reports Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy expects QB Brett Favre to return for the 2008 season. Murphy spoke with Favre recently, and said a decision could be made as early as late Friday, Feb. 29, on whether Favre will return for the 2008 season.
important but expected news... brett's return isn't official yet though.
SmootSmack 02-28-2008, 10:07 PM Titans should sign Berrian
That Guy 02-28-2008, 10:09 PM Titans | Troupe likely to become free agent
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:11:25 -0800
Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Tennessee Titans are likely to pass on re-signing TE Ben Troupe. Troupe is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent Friday, Feb. 29.
Titans | Scaife receives tender
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:10:23 -0800
Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Tennessee Titans placed a second-round tender on TE Bo Scaife Thursday, Feb. 28.
Troupe is a guy we should seriously consider. Huge upgrade at #2 TE... 6'4" 270 lbs, good numbers for a #2 TE, age 25, shouldn't be very expensive. improves tyler ecker/todd yoder's spot dramatically.
That Guy 02-28-2008, 10:12 PM Titans should sign Berrian
i wouldn't really be against him, but there's a high chance he'll break 6mil a year, and that'd be counter-productive for us (filling other needs, down the road, so much cash at WR already, etc).
troupe is the first guy i've seen that i'd really like that's not franchised or trade bait. i mean, dyson and hackett are other guys i'd like to have too, but troupe would actually be a little bit more than a stop gap.
SmootSmack 02-28-2008, 10:22 PM Ecker may be a pleasant surprise. I heard he's really been impressing people at Redskins Park. How exactly? I don't know.
That Guy 02-29-2008, 02:31 AM Free Agent Update
Todd Collins is set to hit the free agent market and will draw heavy interest from Jacksonville and St. Louis among others. He will likely let the Skins match any offer, and we'll see where the money goes. Coach Jim Zorn flew to Quincy, Mass. today to Todd's home, to meet with him, league sources said, but the sides have no deal and he's ready to test the waters.
Skins have talked recently to agents for Reche Caldwell, Jason Fabini and Derrick Frost as well. All will hit the market (Skins did not budge on their offer to Frost, he's rejected it and the Skins will monitor him through free agency). Not many other free agent punters out there, but don't see Frost garnering much interest. Pierson Prioleau and Randall Godfrey could be moving on.
Around the league, the trade market is cooking and those D Tackles are moving fast. Sources say Stroud and Rogers could be swapped and Jacksonville looking for at least a second rounder for Stroud and would retain him unless value is offered. Corey Williams has been traded to Cleveland - it will be announced come midnight, sources said, and another name player, Jon Vilma, is very very close to beaing dealt to the Saints (Sources said the Skins nosed around on him but nothing serious).
DeAngelo Hall is still out there but I would be surprised if the Skins stepped up to the point of getting that done, but you never know in this wacky business.
jason la, redskins insider.
That Guy 02-29-2008, 02:51 AM Raiders | Team re-signs Kelly
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:57:33 -0800
Scout.com reports the Oakland Raiders re-signed DL Tommy Kelly to a seven-year deal worth as much as $50.5 million Thursday, Feb. 28.
Panthers | Team tenders Mathis
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:17:24 -0800
Panthers.com reports the Carolina Panthers tendered restricted free-agent OG Evan Mathis Thursday, Feb. 28.
Eagles | Team re-signs J. Reed
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:47:39 -0800
PhiladelphiaEagles.com reports the Philadelphia Eagles re-signed FS J.R. Reed to a two-year deal Thursday, Feb. 28. Reed was scheduled to become a restricted free agent Friday, Feb. 29. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Chargers | Team releases Olivea
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:47:03 -0800
Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers released OT Shane Olivea Thursday, Feb. 28.
Chargers | Team releases McCree
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:46:37 -0800
Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers released FS Marlon McCree Thursday, Feb. 28.
Chargers | Team releases Neal
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:45:03 -0800
Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers released FB Lorenzo Neal Thursday, Feb. 28.
i think the raiders vastly overpaid...
That Guy 02-29-2008, 02:53 AM Steelers | Team tenders N. Washington
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:54:33 -0800
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Thursday, Feb. 28, that the team tendered a contract to restricted free-agent WR Nate Washington. The Steelers have the right to match any offer that another team gives Washington.
Steelers | Team tenders Warren
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:54:02 -0800
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Thursday, Feb. 28, that the team tendered a contract to restricted free-agent C Greg Warren. The Steelers have the right to match any offer that another team gives Warren.
Steelers | Team tenders Kemoeatu
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:53:36 -0800
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Thursday, Feb. 28, that the team tendered a contract to restricted free-agent OG Chris Kemoeatu. The Steelers have the right to match any offer that another team gives Kemoeatu.
Steelers | Team tenders Essex
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:52:24 -0800
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Thursday, Feb. 28, that the team tendered a contract to restricted free-agent OT Trai Essex. The Steelers have the right to match any offer that another team gives Essex.
Cardinals | Team tenders E. Brown
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:11:42 -0800
The Arizona Cardinals announced Thursday, Feb. 28, that the team tendered a one-year qualifying contract to restricted free-agent OG Elton Brown. Brown has until April 18 to sign the qualifying offer. During that time, he may negotiate with another team but the Cardinals have the right to match any offer or receive a draft selection as compensation.
Jaguars | Team gives Stroud permission to seek trade
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:10:41 -0800
The Detroit Free Press reports the Jacksonville Jaguars gave DL Marcus Stroud permission to seek a trade Thursday, Feb. 28, according to Stroud's agent, Drew Rosenhaus
releasing stroud seems stupid, unless they new he was only good because of steroids or some such. I don't really get it.
That Guy 02-29-2008, 02:56 AM Ravens | Team releases Flynn
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:55:39 -0800
Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome announced Thursday, Feb. 28, that the team released C Mike Flynn.
Browns | Savage says if Anderson doesn't accept offer they won't bring him back
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:44:09 -0800
ESPNews reports Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage said that if QB Derek Anderson does not accept the team's three-year, $20 million deal, the team will not re-sign him.
Rams | Team releases Frerotte
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:33:18 -0800
ESPNews reports the St. Louis Rams released QB Gus Frerotte Thursday, Feb. 28.
Rams | Team releases Bruce
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:32:27 -0800
Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Rams cut WR Isaac Bruce Thursday, Feb. 28.
Cowboys | Team tenders Barber
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:23:05 -0800
Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News, reports the Dallas Cowboys tendered restricted free-agent RB Marion Barber III Thursday, Feb. 28. The Cowboys placed the $2.562 million tender on Barber which requires any team that signs him to give up a first-round and a third-round draft pick if the Cowboys do not match the offer.
lots of big news here. browns bid against themselves for anderson, tendered him (1st and 3rd to get him for another team), and now really hard balling him (they do have quinn, but anderson is stupid not to take the money, unless he knows he can get a 5 year deal elsewhere...
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