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[b]Texans | Team adds Cook[/b]
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:01:55 -0800

<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/9">[color=#800080]ESPN.com[/color] reports the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/18/nfl"][color=#0000ff]Houston Texans[/color][/url] have agreed to an undisclosed contract with free agent FB [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1801/nfl"][color=#0000ff]Jameel Cook[/color][/url] (Buccaneers).

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[b]Packers | Manuel agrees to terms[/b]
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:10:52 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the [color=#0000ff]NFL[/color] Network, reports free agent S [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/5661/nfl"][color=#0000ff]Marquand Manuel[/color][/url] (Seahawks) has reached an agreement with the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/17/nfl"][color=#0000ff]Green Bay Packers[/color][/url] on a five-year, $10 million deal that includes a $2 million signing bonus.

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Burning question. Will the 'Skins sign Lloyd, Randle-El, Archuleta, and Carter today?

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[QUOTE=steveo395][b]Broncos | Warren lands a six-year deal[/b]
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 13:38:49 -0800

<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/9">[color=#800080]ESPN.com[/color]'s [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/17"][color=#800080]Len Pasquarelli[/color][/url] reports the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/15/nfl"][color=#0000ff]Denver Broncos[/color][/url] have reached an agreement on a six-year contract with DT [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/441/nfl"][color=#0000ff]Gerard Warren[/color][/url]. The deal, which makes Warren one of the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/77/nfl"][color=#0000ff]NFL[/color][/url]'s highest paid defensive tackles, is worth about $36 million and includes approximately $10 million in bonuses.[/QUOTE]

TOO MUCH MONEY!!

anyways, everyone watch the wizards game tonight, you might see the newest reskins there.

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[b]Jaguars | Team lands B. Williams[/b]
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:22:21 -0800
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[color=#0000ff]Sean Jensen[/color], of the [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/26"][color=#0000ff]Pioneer Press[/color][/url], reports free agent CB [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/5761/nfl"][color=#0000ff]Brian Williams[/color][/url] (Vikings) has agreed to a six-year, $32 million deal that includes a $10 million signing bonus with the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/20/nfl"][color=#0000ff]Jacksonville Jaguars[/color][/url], according to a league source. Interestingly, Williams will be reunited with former [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/23/nfl"][color=#0000ff]Vikings[/color][/url] head coach [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1972/nfl"][color=#0000ff]Mike Tice[/color][/url], now an assistant for the Jaguars.

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Nice move by the Jags. There had been some talk that Charles Woodson might go to Jacksonville.

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B Williams is better the woodson at this point. williams got the shawn springs deal it looks like ;) average value, no one wins that contract, but the jags do fill a need.

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The Denver Broncos resigned DT Gerard Warron to a six year deal....he was second in tackels in the AFC in for DT in 05!

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Rams | Contract update: C. Chavous
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:24:24 -0800

Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports St. Louis Rams S Corey Chavous is believed to have received a $4 million signing bonus, and a $1.5 million base salary for 2006 as part of his new, five-year contract with the Rams. He also is due a $1 million roster bonus, which brings his 2006 compensation to $6.5 million. Overall, his deal is worth $16 million.

the rams got him cheap.

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what is up with the broncos taking D linemen from the browns?

its like the browns are a minor league team for the broncos at least for the d line

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Browns | Jurevicius agrees to a four-year deal
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:49:29 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports free agent WR Joe Jurevicius (Seahawks) has agreed to a four-year deal worth about $10 million with the Cleveland Browns.


damn, if he was willing to move (which i doubted) he would have been a great pickup. 2.5mill per? that's peanuts to us. I'd assume this means that bryant isn't coming back unless he's cheap.

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Nice move by the Browns. I didn't think he'd move that far either

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damn that sucks,, i've seen the guy play and for some reason he reminded me of coooooley always fighting for those extra yards

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one of my coworkers is an eagles fan (i got a pic of him in a taylor jersey due to a bet from one of the skins games they won) said since jurevicious left philly he's watched him and says the dude is a beast def woulda been a great pick up it woulda pissed him off too

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Packers | Contract update: A. Kampman
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:49:56 -0800

ESPN.com's John Clayton and Len Pasquarelli report Green Bay Packers DE Aaron Kampman signed a five-year, $25 million deal that included $11 million in guarantees to remain with the team.

he's worth it, but i don't think other teams would have really bid that contract up a whole lot over 25mill.

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[QUOTE=That Guy]Packers | Contract update: A. Kampman
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:49:56 -0800

ESPN.com's John Clayton and Len Pasquarelli report Green Bay Packers DE Aaron Kampman signed a five-year, $25 million deal that included $11 million in guarantees to remain with the team.

he's worth it, but i don't think other teams would have really bid that contract up a whole lot over 25mill.[/QUOTE]

i don't think green bay could afford to reach the cap limit

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THE NEWS
Restricted free agent wide receiver Brandon Lloyd has a new home. The Redskins acquired the disgruntled wide receiver via trade from the 49ers, sending their third-round pick this year and next year's fourth-round selection to San Francisco.

Our View
Lloyd finished last season with 48 receptions for 733 yards and five touchdowns but is a better receiver than his numbers suggest. The third-year receiver has been stuck catching passes from the likes of Alex Smith, Tim Rattay, Ken Dorsey, and Cody Pickett. In DC, Lloyd and Santana Moss present a very formidable receiver duo, and B-Lloyd's fantasy stock climbs significantly.

Source: Fanball.com

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Holy **** the Browns didn't just make a splash today they created a tidal wave WOW! not bad c'mon Skins

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Here is a great link for all the FA action in the league

[URL=http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/9300482]link[/URL]

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JJ would have been fine. lloyd is better talent wise, i'm worried about his character issues... I guess we just wait and see if he starts shit here now that he's a skin.

do you try to bring in R'El still? what are the new contract numbers for lloyd?

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Ravens | Team lands Pryce
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 15:26:19 -0800

ESPN.com's John Clayton and Len Pasquarelli report the Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a five-year, $25 million contract with free agent DE Trevor Pryce (Broncos). Included in the deal for Pryce is $10 million of guarantees.

they paid more money for a older DL guy than the one they lost. will he play DE or DT for them?

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Vikings | C. Taylor signed
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 17:30:19 -0800

Mark Craig, of the Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free agent RB Chester Taylor (Ravens). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Vikings | Leber signed
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 17:29:50 -0800

Mark Craig, of the Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free agent LB Ben Leber (Chargers). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

they also got longwell. chester isn't exactly the a1 feature back you want and ditching daunte and B williams is a mistake, but they are making a couple decent moves... they seem to be shooting straight for the 2nd tier of FA though. Being cheap i guess.

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[QUOTE=That Guy]Vikings | C. Taylor signed
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 17:30:19 -0800

Mark Craig, of the Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free agent RB Chester Taylor (Ravens). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Vikings | Leber signed
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 17:29:50 -0800

Mark Craig, of the Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free agent LB Ben Leber (Chargers). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

they also got longwell. chester isn't exactly the a1 feature back you want and ditching daunte and B williams is a mistake, but they are making a couple decent moves... they seem to be shooting straight for the 2nd tier of FA though. Being cheap i guess.[/QUOTE]

That sucks that they got Leber. Not that I was hell bent on getting him but its nice to have options.

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Taylor is a pretty decent back. Sure, he's no LT or even a Portis, but considering who the Vikes have... Brittle Bennett, The Whizzinator, and Less Is Moore... yeah, Chester is a huge upgrade IMO.

I'm fairly surprised the Ravens let him get away. Sometimes I think Billick is so stubborn he'd rather lose than give up on one of his "guys".

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[QUOTE=dgack]Taylor is a pretty decent back. Sure, he's no LT or even a Portis, but considering who the Vikes have... Brittle Bennett, The Whizzinator, and Less Is Moore... yeah, Chester is a huge upgrade IMO.

I'm fairly surprised the Ravens let him get away. Sometimes I think Billick is so stubborn he'd rather lose than give up on one of his "guys".[/QUOTE]

last year they paid 3mill extra to keep him (the browns bumped an offer to him just to screw with the ravens and so the ravens had to match it, since they didn't have any plan B).


when he started last year he looked pretty unimpressive. I figured the vikes would draft an rb since there are 9 potential starters this year (maurice drew and leon washington being the most under rated).

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Maybe Minnetonka just wants to have the most convoluted RBBC in all of fantasy football history. They know Shanny will be fielding another 4 headed monster so they're upping the ante and going for a 5-man rotation.

"Okay guys, I just need each of you to rush for 20 yards."

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lol

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Joe Jurevicius to the browns really pisses me off. I thought he wouldn't leave seattle. Man this sucks. He was my favorite FA WR. We had a shot at him if we wanted him.

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Man this is wrong. Its the first day of free agency and none of the headlines on ESPN.com feature the Redskins

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[QUOTE=Dirtbag359]Man this is wrong. Its the first day of free agency and none of the headlines on ESPN.com feature the Redskins[/QUOTE]

Lenny Pasta is at an all-you-can eat buffet right now, so he hasn't had time to rush back and start bitching about Snyder's latest insidious attempt to buy the Lombardi trophy.

Give it time.

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[QUOTE=dgack]Lenny Pasta is at an all-you-can eat buffet right now, so he hasn't had time to rush back and start bitching about Snyder's latest insidious attempt to buy the Lombardi trophy.

Give it time.[/QUOTE]

LMFO thats funny.... and true

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By the way this isn't looking good


[img]http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/photos/randle.jpg[/img]
Antwaan Randle El, WR Potential Suitors: Bears, Redskins, Cardinals, Eagles, Broncos, Patriots
Most Likely Destination: Bears
Randle El didn't have huge numbers last year - 35 catches for 558 yards and one touchdown -- but he's known for his versatility as a receiver, returner and emergency quarterback. His value went up after his beautiful touchdown bomb to Hines Ward in the Super Bowl. A Chicago native, Randle El has said he'd like to play at home. The Bears, however, haven't expressed much
interest in him yet. There's also a chance he could return to Steelers.


[img]http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/photos/Archuleta.jpg[/img]
Adam Archuleta, S Potential Suitors: Redskins, Bears
Most Likely Destination: Bears
Look for some team to use Archuleta like the Steelers use Troy Polamalu -- a big hitter who often moves up to the line to disrupt defenses. Bears coach Lovie Smith was a coordinator in St. Louis and will likely talk with Archuleta. It feels like the hard-hitting strong safety has been around a while, but he has just five years of wear and tear in the NFL.



[img]http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/photos/arrington.jpg[/img]
LaVar Arrington, LB Potential Suitors: Giants, Eagles, Browns
Most Likely Destination: Giants
Arrington was so anxious to hit the free-agent market, he agreed to forego $4.4 million of his salary from the Redskins. The former Pro Bowler didn't play consistently under Joe Gibbs last season even though Arrington was healthy. Many question Arrington's ability to maintain discipline in a defensive scheme. Still, several teams are in the market for an outside linebacker, and it's hard to match the 27-year-old's athleticism and ability.


[img]http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/photos/givens.jpg[/img]
David Givens, WR Potential Suitors: Browns, Browns, Giants, Titans, Patriots, Redskins
Most Likely Destination: Browns
Givens, a seventh-round pick in 2002, was playing for peanuts in New England and managed to shine despite the spread-out nature of the Patriots' offense. Last season he caught 59 passes for 738 yards despite missing three games with a knee injury. Browns coach Romeo Crennel knows Givens from New England and is expected to make a strong run at the talented wide receiver.


F'n Bears stealing our Free Agents and Stinkin Giants taking our LB's we can't afford or don't wanna play for us. Apparently SI hasn't seen Synders checkbook.

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I heard Lavar was in Miami. I still don't think he'll be a giant or is it that I really don't want him to be a Giant.

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[QUOTE=STPainmaker]I heard Lavar was in Miami. I still don't think he'll be a giant or is it that I really don't want him to be a Giant.[/QUOTE]

Same here

BTW: USA Today Article concerning todays festivities

[url="http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/redskins/2006-03-11-lloyd-market_x.htm"]http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/redskins/2006-03-11-lloyd-market_x.htm[/url]

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[QUOTE=BigSKINBauer]Joe Jurevicius to the browns really pisses me off. I thought he wouldn't leave seattle. Man this sucks. He was my favorite FA WR. We had a shot at him if we wanted him.[/QUOTE]

I didn't realize that Cleveland is his home town. Guess it makes more sense now

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[QUOTE=TAFKAS]I didn't realize that Cleveland is his home town. Guess it makes more sense now[/QUOTE]

Joes been through a lot of shit in the past few years. Best wishes to him. The sports world could use more guys like him.

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Vikings | Leber contract update
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 20:19:09 -0800

Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings LB Ben Leber signed a five-year contract worth $20 million with $4 million guaranteed in bonuses.

Vikings | C. Taylor contract update
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 20:18:43 -0800

Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Chester Taylor signed a four-year contract worth $14.1 million with $5.6 million guaranteed in bonuses.

Eagles | Schobel contract update
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 18:55:48 -0800

Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports free agent TE Matt Schobel will get a $1.8 million signing bonus on a five-year contract. He will arrive in Philadelphia on Monday, March 13, to sign his contract and appear at a news conference.

nothing important. taylor got paid though. his base salaries are good for the vikes, but 5.6mill in bonuses for an average RB? lerber might be a good deal, depending on his production.

schobel was CHEAP, but its not like anyone thinks of him as a game breaker. and to think, for a little more, they could have gotten robert royal instead :P schobel is faster than royal, but otherwise a fairly average TE.

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[QUOTE=That Guy]Vikings | Leber contract update
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 20:19:09 -0800

Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings LB Ben Leber signed a five-year contract worth $20 million with $4 million guaranteed in bonuses.

Vikings | C. Taylor contract update
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 20:18:43 -0800

Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Chester Taylor signed a four-year contract worth $14.1 million with $5.6 million guaranteed in bonuses.

Eagles | Schobel contract update
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 18:55:48 -0800

Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports free agent TE Matt Schobel will get a $1.8 million signing bonus on a five-year contract. He will arrive in Philadelphia on Monday, March 13, to sign his contract and appear at a news conference.

nothing important. taylor got paid though. his base salaries are good for the vikes, but 5.6mill in bonuses for an average RB? lerber might be a good deal, depending on his production.

schobel was CHEAP, but its not like anyone thinks of him as a game breaker. and to think, for a little more, they could have gotten robert royal instead :P schobel is faster than royal, but otherwise a fairly average TE.[/QUOTE]

So let me get this straight. The Vikings are gonna have at least 3 #2 backs and no solid #1 guy. Who are they the Broncos?

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[QUOTE=Dirtbag359]Joes been through a lot of shit in the past few years. Best wishes to him. The sports world could use more guys like him.[/QUOTE]

I agree. His biggest challenge in Cleveland may be to knock some sense into Winslow

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[QUOTE=Dirtbag359]So let me get this straight. The Vikings are gonna have at least 3 #2 backs and no solid #1 guy. Who are they the Broncos?[/QUOTE]

you could get by if you had peyton or a healthy daunte, but you know... brad johnson doesn't exactly inspire safeties to set themselves deep.

I think childress is just going to run a west coast, short pass, clock chewing offense and depend on his defense to keep them in contention.

taylor's receiving stats: 41 catches for 292 yards

it makes more sense when you think of him as more of a west coast pass catching RB. that's what they did with westbrook.



He's basically trying to create the eagles, part 2. He's already being stingy on player contracts (don't pay daunte, dont' pay williams, get some 2nd rate guys), overspending on a WR with a bad track record, betting on an RB because of his hands instead of his running ability, and depending heavily on defense and passing while ignoring the need to run.

In that view, their moves don't seem completely retarded, but it'll probably take more than 1 year to rebuild and find a new QB. BJ is good, and the cast is alright, but there's some big holes that the draft isn't going to fill (WR if KR isn't a monster, future QB, etc).