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[quote=theJBexperience]That sounds like a bargain. That's too bad. Hopefully, the draft will be kind to us in the CB department.[/quote]

yeah :( we could have solved are problems at CB with him and he's young enough.

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[b]Vikings | T. Williamson impressing Childress[/b]
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 05:45:53 -0800

Kevin Seifert, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress has been impressed by WR Troy Williamson during early offseason workouts. "He catches it better than I thought," Childress said. "Does he need release skills at the line of scrimmage? Yes, he does. But he is pretty young, and he was inactive a lot last year. I expect him to make a big jump from Year 1 to Year 2."

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[b]Bengals | Team reaches agreement in principle with S. Adams[/b]
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 18:09:04 -0800

ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports the Cincinnati Bengals have reached an agreement in principle with free agent DT Sam Adams (Bills) on an undisclosed contract. Financial details of the contract were not yet available, but sources said Adams can make about $4 million in 2006 if he reaches certain playing time and performance levels. The deal will likely not be signed until the weekend. There are still some details to be completed and it is believed the Bengals want Adams to take a physical exam before the deal is officially executed.

[b]Bills | Moulds still with the Bills[/b]
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 17:32:34 -0800

WGR550.com reports agent Harry Henderson said reports of Buffalo Bills WR Eric Moulds reaching a contract agreement with the Houston Texans are false. WGR also talked with the Bills, and Scott Berchtold, the club's vice president of communications, said reports of a trade between the Bills and Texans are also false.

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[B]Panthers | Fox discusses reason for re-signing Foster[/B]
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 18:35:38 -0800

Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox said the team re-signed RB DeShaun Foster because it would save the team some salary cap space over Seattle Seahawks RB Shaun Alexander and Arizona Cardinals RB Edgerrin James. Fox said, "Going into free agency, we had to choose (from) Shaun Alexander, Edgerrin James and DeShaun Foster. After evaluating those three, we went with DeShaun Foster. That's what was best for us. If we didn't sign him, somebody else would have and it would have taken a little extra room off the cap to go sign one of those two other guys. Both those guys are older than DeShaun. Injuries are always a concern with all players. But we think, when he's healthy, he's a young top-of-the-line back."


speechless... foster is alway hurt and not as good when healthy anyways. He just decided he wanted to go cheap (alexander and edge wouldn't be worth the cost though).

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[quote=That Guy][B]Panthers | Fox discusses reason for re-signing Foster[/B]
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 18:35:38 -0800

Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox said the team re-signed RB DeShaun Foster because it would save the team some salary cap space over Seattle Seahawks RB Shaun Alexander and Arizona Cardinals RB Edgerrin James. Fox said, "Going into free agency, we had to choose (from) Shaun Alexander, Edgerrin James and DeShaun Foster. After evaluating those three, we went with DeShaun Foster. That's what was best for us. If we didn't sign him, somebody else would have and it would have taken a little extra room off the cap to go sign one of those two other guys. Both those guys are older than DeShaun. Injuries are always a concern with all players. But we think, when he's healthy, he's a young top-of-the-line back."


speechless... foster is alway hurt and not as good when healthy anyways. He just decided he wanted to go cheap (alexander and edge wouldn't be worth the cost though).[/quote]

Don't worry everyone when (not if) Foster goes down. They can just throw to Keyshawn.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha!

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[B]Redskins | K. Wright left without contract[/B]
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:27:00 -0800

Jason la Canfora, of the Washington Post, reports free agent CB Kenny Wright (Jaguars) left without a contract offer from the Washington Redskins.

[B]
Redskins | Fletcher to visit on Monday[/B]
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:26:43 -0800

Jason la Canfora, of The Washington Post, reports free agent CB Jamar Fletcher (Chargers) will visit the Washington Redskins Monday, April 3. The team has been in contact with him sporadically throughout the month.

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[B]Lions | Police and courts: D. Wilkinson[/B]
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 19:34:24 -0800

The Gazette reports a lawsuit accusing Detroit Lions DT Dan Wilkinson of misleading a developer during a failed business venture three years ago will go to trial, a federal judge in Maryland ruled Monday, March 27. A judge refused to throw out the charges against Wilkinson, which are outlined in a civil lawsuit filed more than two years ago by Capital Centre LLC. The suit alleges that Wilkinson deceived Capital Centre and is personally liable for breaching a lease to build a restaurant at the Boulevard at the Capital Centre, a 55-acre retail complex in Largo, Maryland. The suit seeks $31.5 million in damages. A publicist for the Lions said Wilkinson was training on his own and was unavailable. At issue in the case is whether Wilkinson is personally liable for any damages suffered by Capital Centre as a result of defaulting on the lease.

that's a lot of cash, even for a NFL guy.

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[quote=Monksdown]Id take the Bus[/quote]

The bus behind a bad line would average one yard per carry.

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[B]Vikings | Team will not match Burleson's offer sheet[/B]
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 16:59:02 -0800

Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Vikings decided not to match the Seattle Seahawks multi-year contract offer to WR Nate Burleson, Minnesota vice president Rob Brzezinski said Friday, March 31. The Vikings will receive a third-round pick from Seattle in next month's NFL Draft as compensation.

Its official. posion pills will be dead next year, its good they got their use out of it while they could.

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[B]Vikings | Brzezinski calls Seattle offer sheet a sham[/B]
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:14:12 -0800

Jeff Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski called the Seattle Seahawks offer sheet that was accepted by WR Nate Burleson and not matched by the Vikings a sham. "There is a vast difference between our deal and Burleson's," said Brzezinski. "The Hutchinson (OG Steve Hutchinson) deal is of legitimate benefit to the player. He has a contract with us where it could vest; the Seattle deal is a total sham, and the trigger is a sham." The Vikings considered challenging the Seahawks offer due to the poison pills contained in it, but they decided not to. While Hutchinson's deal will guarantee him $16 million, Burleson is assured $5.25 million. In reality, his contract will be worth $14.5 million over four years. Brzezinski said the Vikings offered Burleson more money than what Seattle gave him, but it was clear Burleson wanted to play in Seattle.

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[B]Jaguars | Team still in the mix for Arrington[/B]
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:48:21 -0800

Jeff Darlington, of the Palm Beach Post, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars are one of four teams that remain interested in free agent LB LaVar Arrington (Redskins). He likely will end up with the New York Giants, Miami Dolphins, Jaguars or Cincinnati Bengals, agent Carl Poston said. A deal could be a while, or it could come soon. "That's just the way this business goes," Poston said. "You never know when something will get done."

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[b]49ers | A. Bryant doing well so far[/b]
Sat, 1 Apr 2006 16:31:55 -0800

Charean Williams, of the Star-Telegram, reports San Francisco 49ers WR Antonio Bryant has been on his best behavior since signing with team earlier this offseason. By default, Bryant has become the team's No. 1 receiver. He is participating in the 49ers' off-season program, head coach Mike Nolan said. "I can get criticized for Antonio Bryant, because he has some issues," Nolan said, referring to Bryant throwing his jersey in the face of Dallas Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells. "But I think we have the environment to handle that. Even if it isn't his maturity coming along, we've got the things around him to make it right. I don't think it's his character as much as he's a volatile personality guy."


someone should really tell this guy that honesty ISN'T in his job description, and insulting your current players is generally considered bad form.

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They made a great move by signing him. It is easy to win an argument which says that Bryant is better than both of the Redskins signings.

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This thread is way to big....it would be cool if we could start the official thread number two, and that way its easier to read. Maybe make it "Official NFL Free Agents Signings Thread Part Two (4/1/06- )".

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[quote=That Guy][B]Jaguars | Team still in the mix for Arrington[/B]
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:48:21 -0800

Jeff Darlington, of the Palm Beach Post, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars are one of four teams that remain interested in free agent LB LaVar Arrington (Redskins). He likely will end up with the New York Giants, Miami Dolphins, Jaguars or Cincinnati Bengals, agent Carl Poston said. A deal could be a while, or it could come soon. "That's just the way this business goes," Poston said. "You never know when something will get done."[/quote]

He's gonna end up signing for pennies.

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[QUOTE=hooskins]This thread is way to big....it would be cool if we could start the official thread number two, and that way its easier to read. Maybe make it "Official NFL Free Agents Signings Thread Part Two (4/1/06- )".[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I haven't read through this thread from the beginning. Just like the whole April Fools day thing with the Mods, if I miss the start of what turns out to be a massive thread, I don't even bother.

I'm sure I miss out when that happens. But thankfully I was there when the "Question 3" thread started. That was a classic. I'm sure if there's a Warpath Thread Hall of Fame, it's a charter member.

For this thread though, I just click the last page and keep up with the number of posts to see the latest.

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[quote=Beemnseven]Yeah, I haven't read through this thread from the beginning. Just like the whole April Fools day thing with the Mods, if I miss the start of what turns out to be a massive thread, I don't even bother.

I'm sure I miss out when that happens. But thankfully I was there when the "Question 3" thread started. That was a classic. I'm sure if there's a Warpath Thread Hall of Fame, it's a charter member.

For this thread though, I just click the last page and keep up with the number of posts to see the latest.[/quote]

that tends to be the best way to go about it ;) my choices are either keep up to date in one thread very few people actually read, or to spam the board with 30 different threads. Since there's not a forum for daily updates, I really rather not do daily threads unless a mod thinks its a good idea.

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[B]Texans | Casserly feels Neal was never really a free agent[/B]
Sun, 2 Apr 2006 10:28:18 -0700

Ron Borges, of the Boston Globe, reports Houston Texans general manager Charley Casserly felt agent Jonathan Hurst never really allowed New England Patriots OL Stephen Neal to truly become a free agent. Casserly was among several teams pursuing Neal and he thought the Texans had a good chance of landing him. Casserly grew suspicious of the legitimacy of Neal's free agency after Hurst canceled a meeting with the Texans. According to Casserly, Hurst told him, ''It's just not going to work out." Casserly asked how it could since the team had yet to meet with Neal or make a formal offer. When Hurst refused to bring Neal to Houston, Casserly said he was going to call the player directly. ''I left a message on his cell phone," Casserly said. Neal never returned the call and he re-signed with the Patriots for what Casserly said was less money than the Texans would have offered him.
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Buccaneers | Gruden hopes to get Phil Simms involved with team[/B]
Sun, 2 Apr 2006 11:02:37 -0700

Stephen Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden is hoping to get former QB Phil Simms involved with the team. Gruden said, "He doesn't come around. We're trying to get him to come around some more because I'd like to be around Phil Simms. He gives me confidence being around guys like that." Simms works with CBS during the season and prefers to stay in the background. Gruden added, "I'm trying to encourage him to get a little closer to the situation because I think he could help us."

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[B]Dolphins | Team trying to sign Arrington[/B]
Sat, 8 Apr 2006 19:47:44 -0700

Jason Cole and Christina Hoag, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins are trying to sign free agent LB LaVar Arrington (Redskins). During a Q&A session with fans Saturday, April 8, Saban said the team is trying to get a deal done but the hang-up is money.
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Dolphins | Team still taking trade for Harrington[/B]
Sat, 8 Apr 2006 20:00:13 -0700

Jason Cole and Christina Hoag, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins are continuing to talk with the Detroit Lions about a trade for Lions QB Joey Harrington.
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Cowboys | Henson has another good day in NFL Europe[/B]
Sat, 8 Apr 2006 20:07:08 -0700

The Associated Press reports Dallas Cowboys backup QB Drew Henson completed 15 of 23 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns in his NFL Europe game Saturday, April 8. He led the Rhein Fire to a 31-21 victory over the Hamburg Sea Devils.

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does anyone know what kind of money arrington is after?

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[quote=dmek25]does anyone know what kind of money arrington is after?[/quote]

7year 54$mill, which he' not getting close to getting.

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Bills re-sign Peerless Price:

[B]Bills | Team reunites with Price[/B]
Mon, 10 Apr 2006 14:11:51 -0700

Leo Roth, of the Democrat and Chronicle, reports the Buffalo Bills brought back free agent WR Peerless Price (Cowboys) by signing him to an undisclosed contract. Price visited with the Bills coaching staff last week. He told BuffaloBills.com he had other options but liked the thought of returning to familiar surroundings.

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