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[b]Vikings | McKinnie willing to stay[/b]
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:41:19 -0800

[url="http://www.kffl.com/link/33"]Sean Jensen[/url], of the [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/26"]Pioneer Press[/url], reports [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/23/nfl"]Minnesota Vikings[/url] OT [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1117/nfl"]Bryant McKinnie[/url] said last month he didn't want to remain with the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/23/nfl"]Vikings[/url] if they traded QB [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1120/nfl"]Daunte Culpepper[/url]. Now however, McKinnie, who will enter the final year of his contract, said he is open to remaining with the team. "If I get to the point where I'm at the end of my contract, then of course I'm going to look around," McKinnie said. "But they don't need to trade me right now because he's gone."


[b]Seahawks | Team to meet with Burleson[/b]
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:40:50 -0800

[url="http://www.kffl.com/link/33"]Sean Jensen[/url], of the [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/26"]Pioneer Press[/url], reports the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/33/nfl"]Seattle Seahawks[/url] will meet with [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/23/nfl"]Minnesota Vikings[/url] restricted free agent WR [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/6257/nfl"]Nate Burleson[/url] Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17, his agent Ken Sarnoff said. Burleson confirmed the visit and said, "I always loved the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/33/nfl"]Seahawks[/url] and Sonics, because I was a hometown guy." The [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/23/nfl"]Vikings[/url] would receive a third-round pick if the Seahawks, or any other club, successfully signs restricted free agent Burleson. Seattle would appeal to Burleson because his parents still live in the area.


so, burleson isn't superhot on staying and McKinnie talked a big game, but when it came time to back it up, he choked. McKinnie and Smoot bothed said they were confident with B Johnson starting.


the vikes are also going with new uniforms next year. no details available.

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[QUOTE=That Guy]the vikes are also going with new uniforms next year. no details available.[/QUOTE]

whats up with it seeming like a new team is redesigning their uniforms and/or logos each year?

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[b]Vikings | Childress does not rule out trading up in the NFL Draft[/b]
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 20:59:12 -0800

Kevin Seifert, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress did not rule out packaging several draft picks, they now own the 17th, 48th and 51st picks, to move up in the first round and select one of the draft's three premier quarterbacks: USC's Matt Leinart, Texas' Vince Young and Vanderbilt's Jay Cutler. "You look at all those eventualities and see if you feel like there is something," Childress said.


[b]Falcons | Team trying to trade for Abraham[/b]
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 20:58:41 -0800

ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports the Atlanta Falcons are trying to piece together a trade offer to present to the New York Jets in exchange for franchise free agent DE John Abraham. One significant blockage to a deal that, despite ongoing efforts from both sides, remains a long shot: The Falcons steadfastly refuse to include QB Matt Schaub, the player Jets officials regard as the centerpiece to any deal, in their trade proposals. It is believed the Jets are seeking Schaub and the Falcons' second-round draft pick for Abraham.

so the vikes want a QB now and the jets might be waiting to see if they can get schaub (who despite media love, isn't very good. volek is clearly better).

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[QUOTE=skinsfanthru&thru]whats up with it seeming like a new team is redesigning their uniforms and/or logos each year?[/QUOTE]

I heard the Jets might be changing their look for 2007

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Bengals are pursuing Lavar (espn rumors) - listed on the NFL frontpage though.
[url]http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/features/rumors?&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2ffeatures%2frumors[/url]

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[b]Ravens | Team expresses interest in Griese[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 07:10:29 -0800

[url="http://www.kffl.com/link/170"]Jamison Hensley[/url], of the [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/169"]Baltimore Sun[/url], reports the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/8/nfl"]Baltimore Ravens[/url] have expressed interest in free agent QB [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/602/nfl"]Brian Griese[/url].


waa??? is the kyle boller experiment over already?

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[b]Browns | Hallen signed[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 07:37:29 -0800

Tony Grossi and Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports free agent OG Bob Hallen (Chargers) has signed a two-year deal with the Cleveland Browns. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

that's 3 new OL starters this year.

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[b]Broncos | Team not willing to pay what Abraham is asking[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:24:05 -0800

[url="http://www.kffl.com/link/137"]Jeff Legwold[/url], of the [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/168"]Rocky Mountain News[/url], reports the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/15/nfl"]Denver Broncos[/url] are not willing to pay what [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/27/nfl"]New York Jets[/url] franchise free agent DL [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1322/nfl"]John Abraham[/url] is asking. Abraham would like between $17 million and $18 million in guaranteed money, pricing himself out of the range for some of the league's biggest spenders. The [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/15/nfl"]Broncos[/url] are waiting for his price to drop.


[b]Broncos | Team shopping two first-round picks[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:23:37 -0800

[url="http://www.kffl.com/link/137"]Jeff Legwold[/url], of the [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/168"]Rocky Mountain News[/url], reports the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/15/nfl"]Denver Broncos[/url] are shopping their two first-round picks in the 2006 [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/159"]NFL Draft[/url] in exchange for early picks in the 2007 [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/159"]NFL Draft[/url]. The team does not have much cap space left after paying out several up-front signing bonuses.





18mill SB for JA?? that's really expensive for a problem guy. anyone want 1st round picks?

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theyre saying early picks in the 07 draft? how do they judge that? because they obviously didnt judge very well in 05.

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[QUOTE=PWNED]theyre saying early picks in the 07 draft? how do they judge that? because they obviously didnt judge very well in 05.[/QUOTE]

there's no way to know, unless you trade the 49ers ;)

still, since we're mortgaging the future anyways, why not? the low first round this year doesn't have great value though.

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[b]Raiders | Team intends to speak with Collins[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:03:30 -0800

Steve Corkran, of the Contra Costa Times, reports the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/28/nfl"]Oakland Raiders[/url] intend to speak with free agent QB [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1295/nfl"]Kerry Collins[/url] (Raiders) about re-signing with the team.

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:doh: those silly raiders.

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[QUOTE=That Guy]
[b]Broncos | Team shopping two first-round picks[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:23:37 -0800

[url="http://www.kffl.com/link/137"]Jeff Legwold[/url], of the [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/168"]Rocky Mountain News[/url], reports the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/15/nfl"]Denver Broncos[/url] are shopping their two first-round picks in the 2006 [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/159"]NFL Draft[/url] in exchange for early picks in the 2007 [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/159"]NFL Draft[/url]. The team does not have much cap space left after paying out several up-front signing bonuses.[/QUOTE]


Isn't one of those picks ours? What, they don't want it now? But they were so confident about how much value that pick would be worth, about how stupid we were to give it up, etc. Now they are going to have to take what they can get looking at next year's value, etc. Suckers. :smashfrea

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[URL=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2369817]Packers Pick Pickett[/URL]

In perhaps the most competitive negotiation Wednesday, the Green Bay Packers beat out the Bills and the Rams for Rams defensive tackle Ryan Pickett.

[URL=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2369788]Seahawks Keep Berry[/URL]

The Seahawks fought off the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday and kept defensive tackle Rocky Bernard by reaching a three-year, $13 million deal that included a $5.4 million signing bonus.

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ESPN's Bottom Line is reporting the Browns have signed Willie McGinest

[URL=http://www.titansonline.com/news/titans_news_detail.php?PRKey=3675]Titans Sign Chris Hope[/URL]

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[QUOTE=TAFKAS]ESPN's Bottom Line is reporting the Browns have signed Willie McGinest

[URL=http://www.titansonline.com/news/titans_news_detail.php?PRKey=3675]Titans Sign Chris Hope[/URL][/QUOTE]


Nice for Ryan Clarke... looks like he'll start after all.

Wonder how much they paid?

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[b]Packers | Gardner re-signed[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 16:14:36 -0800

[color=#0000ff]Len Pasquarelli[/color], of [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/9"][color=#0000ff]ESPN.com[/color][/url], reports the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/17/nfl"][color=#0000ff]Green Bay Packers[/color][/url] have re-signed free agent [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1947/nfl"][color=#0000ff]Rod Gardner[/color][/url] to a one-year deal. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

and people wonder why favre wants to retire...

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[b]49ers | Harris signed[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:10:34 -0800

ESPNews reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed free agent CB Walt Harris (Redskins). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

[b]Cowboys | Vanderjagt's agent in contact with team[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:51:53 -0800

Tom James, of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star, reports free agent PK Mike Vanderjagt's (Colts) agent, Gil Scott, has been in contact with the Dallas Cowboys.

[b]Giants | Kelly re-signed[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:03:58 -0800

Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports the New York Giants have announced the team has re-signed free agent OL Lewis Kelly (Giants). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

[b]Eagles | McCants signed[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:00:18 -0800

The Philadelphia Eagles have announced the team has re-signed WR Darnerian McCants to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Harris is going to start for the 49ers i believe, which should instantly make them superbowl favorites. Mccants resigned with philly, which is more a stament to the amazing talents of their WR corp than his individual talent.

cowboys talk to vandy, and with longwell gone, vinetari already getting interest and the lack of such reports linked to the Skins FA, i believe Hall is our kicker of the future at this point. Hope i didn't destroy anyone's dreams with that revelation.

lewis kelly is an OL backup the skins had interest in signing. He's obviously out of the picture, but jeff mitchell (C/G panthers) and R wells (LG cards) could still be possibilities.

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C Killings (DT) resigned today.

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[QUOTE=That Guy]C Killings (DT) resigned today.[/QUOTE]

I hate to get all annoying about this but...."Re-sign"

I always get thrown off when someone writes "resign" when they don't mean that he quit.

Sorry That Guy

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[b]one of lavar's agents is suspended, randy moss's agent is caught with cocaine.[/b]

[b]KJ may end up in carolina or back in dallas.[/b]

[b]Ravens | Boulware released[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:56:07 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Baltimore Ravens have released LB Peter Boulware.

[b]Dolphins | Team has interest in re-signing Frerotte[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:58:11 -0800

Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins have interest in re-signing free agent QB Gus Frerotte (Dolphins) to serve as the team's No. 2 quarterback.


[b]Dolphins | Team restructures Culpepper's contract[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:57:47 -0800

Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins QB Daunte Culpepper restructured his contract Wednesday, March 15. The team turned what was supposed to be a $6 million bonus and $2 million base salary in 2006 into a $7 million bonus and $1 million base. The new contract has a cap savings of nearly $5 million.

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[b]Cowboys | May make a move with J. Brown[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:59:25 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/77/nfl"]NFL[/url] Network, reports the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/14/nfl"]Dallas Cowboys[/url] may sign restricted free agent PK [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/7530/nfl"]Josh Brown[/url] (Seahawks) to an offer sheet.

[b]Seahawks | Team reportedly leaning to matching Hutchinson's offer sheet[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:00:41 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/77/nfl"]NFL[/url] Network, reports it now looks like the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/33/nfl"]Seattle Seahawks[/url] are leaning towards matching the offer sheet that transition free agent OG [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1701/nfl"]Steve Hutchinson[/url] (Seahawks) signed with the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/23/nfl"]Minnesota Vikings[/url]. The team has until Monday, March 20, to make its decision, but if it were made today, it would be match.


[b]Browns | More about McGinest's contract[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:11:58 -0800

[url="http://www.kffl.com/link/9"]ESPN.com[/url]'s [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/17"]Len Pasquarelli[/url] reports LB [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1152/nfl"]Willie McGinest[/url] will sign a three-year, $12 million contract that includes $6 million in bonuses and guarantees with the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/13/nfl"]Cleveland Browns[/url].

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[b]Dolphins | Team reportedly ramping up interest in T. Law[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:47:59 -0800

Greg A. Bedard, of the Palm Beach Post, repots the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/22/nfl"]Miami Dolphins[/url] have reportedly ramped up their interest in free agent CB [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1146/nfl"]Ty Law[/url] (Jets).


[b]Dolphins | Team making a bid to sign Ashworth[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:46:15 -0800

Greg A. Bedard, of the Palm Beach Post, repots the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/22/nfl"]Miami Dolphins[/url] are in contention to sign free agent OL [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/5764/nfl"]Tom Ashworth[/url]. Their main competition is coming from the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/35/nfl"]Tampa Bay Buccaneers[/url] and [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/27/nfl"]New York Jets[/url].


[b]Dolphins | Mare feeling frustrated[/b]
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:45:44 -0800

Greg A. Bedard, of the Palm Beach Post, repots [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/22/nfl"]Miami Dolphins[/url] PK [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1049/nfl"]Olindo Mare[/url] expressed some frustration Wednesday, March 15, with the team's latest request to restructure his contract. "I've taken two or three in the past couple years. Every year, I've gotten basically a pay cut," said Mare, who is scheduled to make $1.4 million this season. "How far down we'll go, I don't know. I don't even know if we will (go down any further). It just depends."


they've ramped up their FA efforts now that their QB position is secured. Mare would be someone to look at if he's released.

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Saban (Dolphins) is not interested in TO or KJ.

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Matt Bowen is meeting with Buffalo today, so maybe he'll join Royal there.

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[b]Eagles | Team announces Gaffney signing[/b]
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 08:51:20 -0800

The [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/29/nfl"]Philadelphia Eagles[/url] announced the signing of free agent WR [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/816/nfl"]Jabar Gaffney[/url] (Texans) to a one-year contract.



yay! dey scarry now.

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[b]Panthers | Team not interested in K. Johnson[/b]
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:48:07 -0800

Steve Reed, of the Gaston Gazette, reports the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/10/nfl"]Carolina Panthers[/url] have no plans to sign free agent WR [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1836/nfl"]Keyshawn Johnson[/url] (Cowboys). On Sirius [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/77/nfl"]NFL[/url] Radio, Johnson listed a number of teams he would like to play for, including the Panthers. [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/10/nfl"]Panthers[/url] general manager Marty Hurney said, "We like our receivers, and we've always said that."


weird, you think they'd realize after steve smith that got jackola.

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From Mark Maske at the Post:

Garcia To Back Up McNabb

The Eagles agreed to a one-year contract with free agent quarterback Jeff Garcia to have the veteran back up Donovan McNabb. Both have clashed with Owens in the past, so they'll have plenty to discuss.

The Eagles also have reached a one-year agreement with free agent wide receiver Jabar Gaffney, formerly of the Houston Texans. The club was able to work out the deal with Rosenhaus, who represents Gaffney. Gaffney is a cousin of Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard.

Philadelphia also re-signed free agent wideout Darnerien McCants. . . .

Linebacker Willie McGinest, released by New England, reunited with Romeo Crennel, the former Patriots defensive coordinator who's now Cleveland's head coach, by agreeing to a three-year, $12 million contract with the Browns that includes $6 million in guaranteed money. The busy Browns also signed free agent guard Bob Hallen, formerly of San Diego. . . .

Free agent linebacker Nate Webster left Cincinnati by agreeing to a two-year, $1.5 million deal with Denver that includes a $200,000 signing bonus. . . . The Bengals re-signed safety Anthony Mitchell. . . . Green Bay re-signed wideout Rod Gardner and offensive tackle Kevin Barry, both unrestricted free agents, and defensive lineman Kenny Peterson, a restricted free agent. The Packers also added defensive tackle Ryan Pickett, an unrestricted free agent from St. Louis. . . . Seattle re-signed wide receiver Peter Warrick and defensive tackle Rocky Bernard. . . . The Lions re-signed running back Shawn Bryson. . . . Pittsburgh re-signed tight end Jerame Tuman and offensive tackle Barrett Brooks. . . . Safety Chris Hope left the Steelers via free agency by agreeing to a six-year contract with Tennessee. . . . Walt Harris, a cornerback released by the Redskins, agreed to a deal with San Francisco.

[URL=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/linkset/2005/04/22/LI2005042201154.html]Free Agent Market Already Winding Down[/URL]

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[b]Bills | Bowen contract update[/b]
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:29:33 -0800

The Associated Press reports Buffalo Bills SS Matt Bowen signed a two-year contract worth $2 million. The deal includes a $300,000 signing bonus.


[b]Jaguars | Team might have interest in Arrington[/b]
[b]Eagles | Team keeping an eye on Arrington[/b]
[b]Browns | Might attempt to sign Arrington[/b]


[b]Falcons | Abraham visits team[/b]
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:53:42 -0800

Steve Wyche, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports New York Jets franchise free agent DL John Abraham visited with the Atlanta Falcons Thursday, March 16. Team officials confirmed they were working out contract terms to acquire Abraham.

[b]Bengals | Griese will visit team[/b]
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:52:16 -0800

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports free agent QB Brian Griese (Buccaneers) will meet with the Cincinnati Bengals for a visit and a physical on Friday, March 17.


arrington is getting more interest, falcons really want JA and griese is looking for a home. bowen also signing with the bills, but who cares?

FA is really slowing down now.

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[b]Falcons | Still trying to complete an Abraham deal[/b]
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 22:38:57 -0800

[url="http://www.kffl.com/link/9"]ESPN.com[/url]'s [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/17"]Len Pasquarelli[/url] reports the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/27/nfl"]New York Jets[/url] and [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/7/nfl"]Atlanta Falcons[/url] are still trying to come up with the right formula for a trade that would bring Jets' franchise free agent DE [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1322/nfl"]John Abraham[/url] to Atlanta. Abraham was expected to undergo a physical examination Friday morning, March 17, for the Falcons. It is believed that the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/7/nfl"]Falcons[/url] are attempting to ascertain Abraham's financial expectations, which are said to include between $15 million and $18 million in guarantees, on a long-term contract. The [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/7/nfl"]Falcons[/url] must also agree on a trade package which satisfies the Jets, and Atlanta's steadfast reluctance to part with backup QB [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/9422/nfl"]Matt Schaub[/url] has made that a difficult proposition. There are unsubstantiated rumors that Abraham would prefer to play in Atlanta, because of its proximity to his native South Carolina.

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[b]Raiders | Team will visit with L. Walls[/b]
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 23:00:22 -0800

[url="http://www.kffl.com/link/9"]ESPN.com[/url]'s [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/125"]John Clayton[/url] reports the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/28/nfl"]Oakland Raiders[/url] will be visiting with street free agent LB CB [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/6542/nfl"]Lenny Walls[/url] (Raiders) Monday, March 20. The team claimed him off waivers late in the 2005 season, but he failed his physical.


[b]Raiders | Team will visit with A. Simmons[/b]
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 22:58:53 -0800

[url="http://www.kffl.com/link/9"]ESPN.com[/url]'s [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/125"]John Clayton[/url] reports the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/28/nfl"]Oakland Raiders[/url] will be visiting with street free agent LB [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1697/nfl"]Anthony Simmons[/url] (Seahawks). He missed last season because of serious wrist problems.


These are two guys we should consider checking out... Walls is 6'4" and could help CB depth andd Simmons averages 1.5ints, 1.6sacks, 1.1FF and 100 tackles a year. Injury problems might be a killer though.

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[b]Seahawks | Rumor alert: K. Curtis[/b]
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 23:54:05 -0800

[url="http://www.kffl.com/link/185"]Jim Thomas[/url], of the [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/186"]St. Louis Post-Dispatch[/url], reports there are rumors circulating that there may be a late bid by another team, possibly the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/33/nfl"]Seattle Seahawks[/url], for [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/34/nfl"]St. Louis Rams[/url] restricted free agent WR [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/6260/nfl"]Kevin Curtis[/url] (Rams).


shocked no one's looked at him sooner. he'd cost a 3rd rounder if signed.
Also, vinateri wants a bigger deal than longwell got. (over 2mill/yaer and more than a 3mill bonus). He's in GB now.

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[b]Dolphins | Team remains interested in Arrington[/b]
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 06:08:06 -0800

Greg A. Bedard, of the Palm Beach Post, reports the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/22/nfl"]Miami Dolphins[/url] remain interested in free agent LB [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1917/nfl"]LaVar Arrington[/url] (Redskins).

[b]Patriots | Team visits with Caldwell[/b]
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 06:16:07 -0800

[url="http://www.kffl.com/link/40"]Tom E. Curran[/url], of the [url="http://www.kffl.com/link/29"]Providence Journal[/url], reports the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/24/nfl"]New England Patriots[/url] visited with free agent WR [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1667/nfl"]Reche Caldwell[/url] (Chargers) Thursday, March 16.


caldwell included cause i think he's one of the best #4s out there. I admit, it's not a very good reason.

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[b]Ravens | Team may meet with Landeta today[/b]
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 06:39:40 -0800

Mark Eckel, of the Trenton Times, reports free agent P [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1473/nfl"]Sean Landeta[/url] (Eagles) may meet with the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/8/nfl"]Baltimore Ravens[/url] Friday, March 17.


[b]Rams | Team to meet with D. Johnson[/b]
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 06:35:14 -0800

Mark Eckel, of the Trenton Times, reports restricted free agent P [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/7933/nfl"]Dirk Johnson[/url] (Eagles) is scheduled to meet with the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/34/nfl"]St. Louis Rams[/url] Friday, March 17.


punt.

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[b]Falcons | Milloy signed to three-year deal[/b]
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:00:31 -0800

ESPNews reports the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/7/nfl"]Atlanta Falcons[/url] have signed free agent S [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1192/nfl"]Lawyer Milloy[/url] (Bills) to a three-year deal. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Saints Sign Michael Bennett

[url]http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2372747[/url]

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[b]Saints | Stoutmire agrees to terms[/b]
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:01:59 -0800

[color=#0000ff]NewOrleansSaints.com[/color] reports the [url="http://www.kffl.com/team/25/nfl"][color=#0000ff]New Orleans Saints[/color][/url] have agreed to terms with free agent S [url="http://www.kffl.com/player/1302/nfl"][color=#0000ff]Omar Stoutmire[/color][/url] (Redskins) on an undisclosed contract.

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