Eminem said:Rumor is the Bills might be working on a trade for Michael Turner
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Come to Oakland, Trent. Rich Gannon 2.0!
Eminem said:Rumor is the Bills might be working on a trade for Michael Turner
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Tamanon said:Joey Porter only feasts on running backs for his sacks. And if they're any good he gets lit up. He was absolutely stonewalled by MJD several times last year. Lit the fack up.
Nameless said:The eagles approach to RBs has always been the same as the Broncos approach to running backs. They believe in their system that they can plug pretty much anyone in and they can flourish. Their production makes it hard for me to totally discount that notion, but I do think they'll look for a WR in the draft. Obviously Reid feels that Baskett and or Avant are ready to step up this year as Reggie did last year.
effzee said:umm the eagles dont have a approach to RBs. they were lucky to find westbrook in the drat but considering they do not use him enough in the running game as it is i dont even wanna talk about the running game.
the problem is that REGGIE BROWN was the exception to the rule. na brown, freddie mitchell, todd pinkston, brilliant signings such as small, charles johnson, james thrash, and some other scrubs clearly proves the eagles either do not know how to draft/sign/evaluate WRs or that they do not care enough. this time around we do not have the luxury of a pretty dominant defense to cover up the lack of talent at WRs.
Nameless said:it was a typo.. I meant their approach to WRs.
effzee said:even then the broncos approach works cause they consistently have 1000 yd rushers. i wouldnt mind if the eagles stuck anyone at WR and he caught a lot of TDs and had over 1000yds.
i believe the eagles have a offensive line to run the ball rather effectively and with a back like westbrook we have a home run hitter with every touch.
but they seem to want to avoid the talent they have and then not load up on talent they want for the scheme/style they wanna use.
Nameless said:Well, no-one really puts up gawdy numbers, but its similar in the since that the Eagles usually have a stellar pass attack regarudless of who they plug in. Outside of T.O. you go back to the days of Fryar and Ingram, Pinkston and Thrash, and most recently Brown and Stallworth they've gotten it done without a probowl WR. Hell, even The People's Champ was some what productive.
And they restructured Curry and Jordan's contract. More cap room! They're doing what I said...Kiffin reads GAF.Nameless said:The Raiders just apparently signed the man with no knees. AKA Jeremy Newberry.
The Broncos made their another huge free-agent splash Tuesday night by signing New England tight end Daniel Graham to a five-year contract.
The Thomas Jefferson High School graduate and former CU star signed a $30 million deal with $15 million in guaranteed money.
Graham is the second big-ticket player Denver has signed in the past two days. The Broncos signed running back Travis Henry to a five-year deal with $12 million in guarantees on Monday.
Rorschach said:And they restructured Curry and Jordan's contract. More cap room! They're doing what I said...Kiffin reads GAF.
Andokuky said:Why the **** did we sign Graham, and why the **** did we give him 5 years and so much money? NFL.com says the highest paid TE in the freakin NFL? Did the staff forget all the chemistry Jay Jesus Cutler and Scheffler had at the end of last season? Holy crap. That's millions of dollars that could have went into something we actually need, like offensive line depth, WR depth or I don't know... a defensive lineman or two that might almost sack the QB once or twice.
DENVER (March 6, 2007) -- The Broncos have heard Dre' Bly is bitter about being traded to Denver, and that he would prefer to play for Washington.
The team, though, wants to give their new cornerback some time to warm up to the deal. It has been only a few days since the 29-year-old Bly was acquired from Detroit -- along with a sixth-round pick -- for running back Tatum Bell, offensive lineman George Foster and a fifth-round pick.
Ripclawe said:Redskins trying to get Dre Bly from Broncos who may be interested.(ESPN)
http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/DEN/10043471
SonnyBoy said:I think that Bly thinks the Skins are going to give him a huge paydays. Joe Gibbs said that their approach to F/A has changed, Bly is a year late.
For once the Redskins F/O seems to be doing the right thing. They aren't going after the "best" at every position of need. They're grabbing guys who are decent enough and who will excel once all of the pieces are put into place. I'm liking it thus far.
LiveWire said:Their approach has changed? I don't think so, unfortunately. The only reason they haven't gone crazy is because they simply haven't got the cap room. They're still up to their old tricks--letting valuable players go (Derrick Dockery), signing new FAs for big contracts (London Fletcher). That said, part of their ability to do that in the past was pulling magic tricks with all of the various bonuses/salary payments and just restructuring money so that it wouldn't count towards the cap.
I could foresee another 3-way deal in which the Redskins give up Springs and draft picks to some other team that gives a player and/or draft picks to Denver which gives the Redskins Bly. Denver has to have other needs aside from CB (what's their WR corps look like?) and if Washington can find a team looking to deal a player that matches those needs they're set.
sableholic said:You wanted us to pay Dockery what he got? Are you insane? That said our contract offer to Fletcher is very reasonable for a productive MLB. I don't see the huge contract part of it.
Slo said:With these prices, I'm going to laugh my ass off at whatever team breaks the bank for Bryant McKinney next season. :lol :lol
It'll probably be us.
LiveWire said:No, but my point is look at what they paid Archuleta and Lloyd, and what production they got out of it. Then look at how they've let guys who were good AND/OR were good for morale go (Ryan Clark, Antonio Pierce) because they didn't want to meet their needs. That's what I mean.
In Fletcher's case, no, it wasn't a HUGE sum, but who knows how much he wanted to leave the Bills, or what other benefits/restructuring that Snyder promised him in the future.
As far as I'm concerned, the previous mentality is still there. It's just not as obvious since there's little resources (draft picks, salary cap room) to throw around this offseason.
dskillzhtown said:So we would rather roll the dice with a pick and get a washed up back instead of getting a proven back that was just in the Super Bowl last year? We pass up on a player that was a big contributor to a Super Bowl team for a player whose best years are in the past? So in a year or two we are still looking for a real #1 RB.
We still don't have a QB, we still are getting other teams' unwanted players, we still have only have ONE playmaker on the offensive side of the ball. I am just frustrated as a season ticket holder that this team isn't really making any major moves to improve itself. Ron Dayne, Ahman Green, Jake Plummer, etc. How can any fan get excited about any of that?
dskillzhtown said:So we would rather roll the dice with a pick and get a washed up back instead of getting a proven back that was just in the Super Bowl last year? We pass up on a player that was a big contributor to a Super Bowl team for a player whose best years are in the past? So in a year or two we are still looking for a real #1 RB.
We still don't have a QB, we still are getting other teams' unwanted players, we still have only have ONE playmaker on the offensive side of the ball. I am just frustrated as a season ticket holder that this team isn't really making any major moves to improve itself. Ron Dayne, Ahman Green, Jake Plummer, etc. How can any fan get excited about any of that?
FrenchMovieTheme said:wow, dante stallworth turned down a $33 million deal from the patriots. wtf?
more news:
* 49ers have matched the steelers offer for Andy Lee. you're staying in SF you ugly ****!
* eric johnson signed with the saints. bye eric, i loved you when you were healthy
* 49ers are interested in darrell jackson from the seahawks
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed a pair of defensive tackles Wednesday, inking free agents Lance Legree and Kenny Smith to contracts, PewterReport.com is reporting.
Indianapolis Colts free agent safety Mike Doss is scheduled to visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday. Doss, 25, originally entered the NFL in 2003 as a second-round draft pick out of Ohio State. He only played in six games last season due to an ACL injury.
Michael Lewis Goes On WIP and Blasts the Eagles
Eagles former strong safety and current 49er, Michael Lewis went on 610-WIP this afternoon and blasted the Eagles for changing the way they treated him after he turned down a contract proposal. He had quite a few other things to say about the organization which weren't very flattering.
The Eagles former strong safety Michael Lewis who was recently signed by the San Francisco 49ers was on 610-WIP radio this afternoon talking with afternoon host Steve Martorano and former Eagles All-Pro defensive end Hugh Douglas. Lewis took quite a few shots at the Eagles during the interview and intimated that he thought his refusal to agree to an Eagles contract proposal had a lot to do with his falling into disfavor with the organization. Lewis said he was told by an Eagles employee that the entire organization was very sad to hear that he had turned down the Birds contract proposal. Michael said he felt that there were subtle changes in his treatment by the team there after.
Lewis said he and his agent had picked out the San Francisco 49ers as the team he would go to when he was benched by the Eagles for giving up a touchdown pass play against the New Orleans Saints. Lewis was beaten by Joe Horn on a double move and the Birds ultimately lost the game. The strong safety emphasized again and again that he thought he was benched for one play. Lewis said the Eagles had let him know the week before that he was playing great and having another Pro Bowl year, like the one he enjoyed in 2004. But according to Lewis, after that play, he was told that he couldn't play for the Eagles or Jim Johnson any longer. Lewis said he hadn't lost his confidence as Johnson and his staff had said. The former Colorado University star said he hadn't lost anything in his game and was shocked at how all this could happen.
Michael said after he was benched for the one play, he knew his days were numbered as an Eagle. The former Bird's All-Pro said he was never able to talk to Andy Reid or Jim Johnson about the matter. Michael said he and his wife endured many sleepless nights trying to understand how and why he could be benched. Lewis said it was a long and tough struggle to keep doing his best despite spending most of the game on the bench, when he knew he was the best man to be on the field trying to help his teammates win. Lewis mentioned Dawkins, Trotter and other teammates, who kept him positive as he fought through the year.
He said after he was benched, he and his agent identified the Niners as a team with salary cap room and the need of a good strong safety. One of his college coaches, Vince Joseph, was on the Niners staff and that made them a perfect fit for him. Lewis said he's very happy with his contract which is much more than the Eagles had offered. Michael mentioned that he and his agent had only talked to the Niners.
Lewis now feels he has to rebuild his name because of the ordeal in Philadelphia and he promised that he will be making a return trip to the Pro Bowl next year. Michael said he's asked everywhere he goes, "what happened in Philly" and he has to explain. Lewis finished the interview by thanking the Eagles for giving him a chance to play, when many teams around the league turned their backs on him before the draft because of his heart condition, which is an erratic heartbeat.
Lance Legree
Rams sign former Dolphins RB Minor
The Dolphins have lost another running back in free agency, with the St. Louis Rams announcing today that Travis Minor has agreed to a one-year contract.
Ripclawe said:Joe Horn to the Falcons(ESPN)
Ripclawe said:Joe Horn to the Falcons(ESPN)
tmdorsey said:Yeah..don't know how I feel about this yet. Horn is a dependable receiver and could be a leader in the locker room, yet he's 35 and has been injuried alot as of late. If this discourages us from going after CJ, I will be very disappointed.