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[b]Seahawks | Team reaches agreement with Peterson[/b]
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:56:05 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Seattle Seahawks have reached an agreement with free agent LB Julian Peterson to a seven-year contract worth $54 million. The deal includes $18.5 million in guarantees, including $10 million for the 2006 season.

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[b]NFL | Highlights of Tagliabue's tenure as commissioner[/b]
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:54:48 -0800

Don Pierson, of the Chicago Tribune, reports NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue's record as commissioner will show steady growth in nearly every area of the league. Television revenue grew from $4.7 million in 1989 to $3.7 billion a year. The values of franchises have grown tenfold, with Forbes magazine valuing three teams over $1 billion. The average player salary has jumped from $317,000 in 1989 to a projected $1.9 million under the new collective bargaining agreement. The league has grown from 28 teams to 32, with the league restructuring to eight divisions. In his 17 seasons as commissioner, there have been 11 different teams to win a Super Bowl. Starting in 2005, the league adopted the Olympic testosterone-testing standard to strengthen their policy on illegal drug-testing, which includes steroids.

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[b]Falcons | Blanks says team trying hard to land Abraham[/b]
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 21:43:02 -0800

Steve Wyche, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said team officials continued to work on compensation to land New York Jets franchise free agent DE John Abraham. "I know we're trying hard to satisfy all parties concerned," Blank said Monday, March 20. "I think John Abraham is satisfied, at this point. It's just a matter of us working something out with the Jets." Atlanta refuses to trade backup QB Matt Schaub or its first-round draft pick (No. 15). Any new offer could include an additional pick in this season's draft or future considerations.

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[b]Redskins | Team contacts Fletcher; no visit planned[/b]
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:59:28 -0800

Howard Bryant, of the Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins have contacted free agent CB Jamar Fletcher (Chargers), but they have yet to plan a visit with him. He has drawn interest from other teams as well.

[b]Redskins | Team contacts Cowart; no visit planned[/b]
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:57:15 -0800

Howard Bryant, of the Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins have contacted free agent LB Sam Cowart (Vikings), but they have yet to plan a visit with him. According to his agent, Paul Healy, Cowart was in Houston visiting the Houston Texans.

[b]Redskins | Goodwin in town to meet with Washington[/b]
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:56:54 -0800

Howard Bryant, of the Washington Post, reports free agent OL Jonathan Goodwin (Jets) arrived in Washington to meet with the Washington Redskins. So far no agreement has been reached, according to his agent. Goodwin's agent, Fletcher Smith, said Goodwin arrived at early Monday evening, March 20, and was expected to spend time with the coaches Tuesday, March 21.

[b]Redskins | Team has not reached a new deal with B. Lloyd[/b]
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 21:05:43 -0800

Howard Bryant, of the Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins have not come to terms on a new contract with newly acquired WR Brandon Lloyd. Lloyd is under contract to play this season at his tendered salary of $1.57 million, but without a new deal would be a free agent at the end of the season.

[b]Saints | Team visits with D. Evans[/b]
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 21:00:26 -0800

Howard Bryant, of the Washington Post, reports the New Orleans Saints visited with free agent DE Demetric Evans (Redskins) Monday, March 20. He has at least one more visit planned.

Goodwin is a backup C for the Jets (starter since Mawae left), and fletcher is the 4th corner for the charger, but would be a good #3.

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[b]Jets | Team remains interested in A. Dyson[/b]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 06:27:29 -0800

Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets remain interested in free agent CB Andre Dyson (Seahawks), who recently visited with the team.

boo, i called him first.

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[b]Giants | K. Johnson to visit[/b]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 06:35:42 -0800

Mike Garafolo, of the Star-Ledger, reports free agent WR Keyshawn Johnson (Cowboys) will reportedly visit with the New York Giants Tuesday, March 21. A source said the Giants are expected to make a strong bid to sign Johnson and may strike a deal as early as this week. Johnson is said to be excited about the opportunity to return to the New York area, a place he never wanted to leave. Johnson has other teams interested in him as well. No matter who signs him, Johnson made it clear last week he's not looking to take a pay cut.

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ha! keyshawn is so washed up.

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[B]Jaguars | Team extends Henderson's contract[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 10:43:32 -0800

The Associated Press reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to a six-year contract extension with DT John Henderson. Financial terms of the deal were not released, but Henderson's agent, Tim McGee, said the new contract gave Henderson more guaranteed money than any other NFL defensive tackle.

not quite stroud, but still very good.

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[B]Vikings | Team agrees to contract with Richardson[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 11:59:43 -0800

ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a two-year contract with free agent FB Tony Richardson (Chiefs). The deal will pay Richardson about $2.5 million.

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[B]Eagles | Gaffney wanted to play with Sheppard[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:45:38 -0800

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jabar Gaffney said that his decision to come to the Eagles was effected by wanting to play with his cousin, CB Lito Sheppard. "It was a big part of my decision," said Gaffney. "Knowing someone on the team, having a family member on the team will help out adjusting to the city and to the team. It will help out a lot."

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[B]NFL | League could review transition-player process[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 14:17:16 -0800

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings OG Steve Hutchinson and his agent, Tom Condon, might have turned the NFL's "transition tag" term into a matter to review. Hutchinson, who was the Seattle Seahawks' All-Pro transition player, officially became a Minnesota Viking on Tuesday, March 21, in a deal that could pay him $49 million over seven years, with $16 million guaranteed. However, the way in which they got there could prompt the league in to review the transition-player process after the apparent loophole that Condon used to maximize Hutchinson's worth. "I don't think it's a loophole as much as a utilization of the rules," Condon said Monday, March 20. "The rule is that anything not prohibited is allowed."

rule change!

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[B]Packers | Gardner re-signing officially announced[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 14:35:20 -0800

The Green Bay Packers have officially announced the team has re-signed free agent WR Rod Gardner (Packers). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.


now we can all sleep easy my friends.

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Abraham to the Falcons:

[url]http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2378875[/url]

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[B]Colts | More about Vinatieri[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:39:30 -0800

ESPN's Len Pasquarelli reports the Indianapolis Colts have reached an agreement in principle with free agent PK Adam Vinatieri (Patriots). Although a deal has not been finalized, it could be completed as early as Tuesday evening, March 21.

[B]Falcons | Abraham acquired in trade[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:58:06 -0800

Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the New York Jets have traded DE John Abraham to the Atlanta Falcons as part of a three-way trade between the Jets, Falcons and the Denver Broncos. If the trade is approved, then the Falcons will have traded their first-round pick, No. 15 overall, to Denver, who in turn will trade their first-round pick, No. 29 overall, and two additional picks to Atlanta. Atlanta then sends the 29th pick to the Jets for Abraham. The Jets would receive a draft pick two slots higher in the first round than the Seattle Seahawks were able to offer.

crazy trade.

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[B]Bills | Moulds granted permission to seek trade[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:33:34 -0800

The Associated Press reports the Buffalo Bills have granted permission to WR Eric Moulds to seek a trade. "We are shopping Eric," Moulds' personal adviser, Greg Johnson, said Tuesday, March 21. "Obviously, we would much rather have Eric released. But if we can work out a trade, we will. But if not, we're back to Square 1 and Eric won't play for the Bills. He doesn't want to play for them, and he will not play for them." Johnson said several teams already have expressed interest in Moulds since the Bills granted their permission on Friday. Johnson added that the team has set parameters on what it would seek in return in a potential trade, but did not provide details.

what is it with WRs and their pissy attitudes?

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Titans | Not actively working to rework McNair's contract
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:37:58 -0800

Teresa M. Walker, of the Associated Press, reports talks to rework Tennessee Titans QB Steve McNair's hefty salary cap number doesn't seem to be high on the team's priority list at the moment. Agent Bus Cook told The Associated Press Tuesday, March 21, that he's sure they'll be talking somewhere down the road and isn't sure if that will be after the NFL Draft April 29-30. McNair's cap number is $23.46 million. It doesn't take up as much of the Titans' cap space as before, now that the NFL extended the labor agreement and pushed up the cap to $102.5 million. Cook said he thinks McNair, an 11-year veteran, has up to four good seasons left in his career and needs to be paid as such.

23.5$mill on mcnair, for one year. WOW.

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[B]Cowboys | Allen released[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:51:43 -0800

The Dallas Cowboys have announced the team has released OG Larry Allen.


[B]Falcons | Update on draft picks acquired[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:50:16 -0800

Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the Atlanta Falcons acquired a third-round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft as part of the three-way trade that sent DE John Abraham to the Falcons and other draft picks to the Jets and Broncos.

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[B]Seahawks | Contract update: J. Peterson[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 17:23:49 -0800

Gregg Bell, of the Associated Press, reports agent Kevin Poston said the contract LB Julian Peterson agreed to with the Seattle Seahawks is worth $54 million over seven years and includes $18.5 million guaranteed. The deal is worth $10 million in the first year, $18.4 million in the second and $23.5 million in the third. Delores Peterson, Julian's mother, confirmed from the family's Maryland home Tuesday evening, March 21, that her son was coming to Seattle.


[B]Falcons | Contract update: J. Abraham[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 17:23:18 -0800

Andrea Adelson, of the Associated Press, reports the contract agreed to with the Atlanta Falcons by DE John Abraham is a six-year, $45 million deal, with about $18 million guaranteed. He will get $15.5 million in reporting and signing bonuses this year. "He's elated," said Abraham's agent, Rich Rosa. "He's very happy; he's got the long-term deal he's always wanted."


[B]Cowboys | Allen cap savings[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 17:15:47 -0800

Nick Eatman, of DallasCowboys.com, reports the earlier release of OL Larry Allen saves the Dallas Cowboys a total of about $3.55 million on the salary cap. It also frees them from paying a $2 million roster bonus due to Allen April 1.

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52mill in 3 years for peterson?? now that's f'ing nuts. then 4 years at vet min? I have NO idea why anyone would write a contract like that.

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[B]Patriots | Team trying to visit with K. Johnson[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 17:50:41 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the New England Patriots are trying to setup as visit with free agent WR Keyshawn Johnson (Cowboys).

[B]Colts | More about Vinatieri's deal[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 17:53:05 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the contract agreed to with the Indianapolis Colts by free agent PK Adam Vinatieri (Patriots) included a $3.5 million signing bonus, with an annual average salary of $2.5 million.

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[B]Giants | Team and K. Johnson not close[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 20:49:49 -0800

Arthur Staple, of Newsday, reports free agent WR Keyshawn Johnson (Cowboys) met with the New York Giants Tuesday, March 22, but left in the afternoon without a contract. A person close to the situation said Johnson and the Giants were not especially close on contract terms. There were no plans to talk again. The Giants were reportedly willing to go as high as $3 million a year for Johnson, but Johnson is not yet willing to lower his salary demands.

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[B]Colts | More about Vinatieri's contract[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 21:27:01 -0800

Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports according to a source familiar with the agreement, free agent PK Adam Vinatieri (Patriots) received a five-year deal from the Indianapolis Colts that was worth $7.5 million over the first three years, $9.6 million over the first four, and included a $3.5 million signing bonus. By most accounts it is the richest deal ever for a kicker.

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[B]Dolphins| Team's interest in Arrington rising[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 22:33:01 -0800

Jeff Darlington, of the Palm Beach Post, reports the Miami Dolphins have raised their interest level in free agent LB LaVar Arrington (Redskins) after LB Julian Peterson signed with the Seattle Seahawks. With the Dolphins' interest in Arrington on the rise, they will have to compete with the New York Giants for his services, a source said. The high price tag on Peterson could dictate how much a team likely will have to pay for Arrington, since both clients have the same agent, Kevin Poston.

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[B]Redskins | Team still under the salary cap[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 22:44:46 -0800

David Elfin, of the Washington Times, reports after numerous signings and contract changes, the Washington Redskins' salary cap number is at $97.574 million, leaving $4.426 million to spend on signing their draft picks and filling other needs.


[B]Redskins | Team will visit with K. Wright[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 22:35:22 -0800

David Elfin, of the Washington Times, reports the Washington Redskins will visit with free agent CB Kenny Wright (Jaguars) Wednesday, March 22.

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[B]Jaguars | Contract update: J. Henderson[/B]
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 23:29:08 -0800

Vito Stellino, of the Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars DT John Henderson agreed to a six-year, $34 million contract extension with $13.6 million in guaranteed money that ties him to the Jaguars through the 2011 season. Henderson, who had a year left on the contract he signed as a rookie in 2002, became the latest Jaguar to pass up free agency to extend his deal with the team.

pretty fair deal.

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[B]Bears | Police and courts: T. Johnson[/B]
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 05:17:14 -0800

Stefano Esposito, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports assault charges were dropped Tuesday, March 21, against Chicago Bears DT Tank Johnson after the alleged victim, a Chicago Police officer, said he didn't want to proceed with the case. Chicago Police spokeswoman Monique Bond said she was unable to reach the police officer involved in the alleged assault, but added, "It's the officer's prerogative" to decide not to pursue charges. The assault charges stem from an incident Feb. 12. Johnson is due back in court in Skokie, Ill., April 11, when it is expected a judge will dismiss the probation violation case.

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[B]Texans | Team makes an offer to Cowart[/B]
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 05:48:13 -0800

Don Seeholzer, of the Pioneer Press, reports free agent LB Sam Cowart (Vikings) has a contract offer from the Houston Texans, but agent Paul Healy said Cowart is in no rush to make a decision. Healy said Cowart has had conversations with the Washington Redskins and has some possible visits coming up but would prefer to remain with the Minnesota Vikings.

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[B]Seahawks | Team pondering offer sheet for Burleson[/B]
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 06:00:20 -0800

Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports the Seattle Seahawks were weighing the possibility of extending an offer sheet toward restricted free agent WR Nate Burleson (Vikings). He visited with the team last week.

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[B]Bengals | Police and courts: C. Henry[/B]
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 06:17:17 -0800

Paul A. Long, of the Cincinnati Post, reports Kenton County prosecutors are working out a deal with Cincinnati Bengals WR Chris Henry that will keep him out of jail in Kentucky. Henry, who was arrested on charges of speeding and possession of marijuana in Covington on Dec. 15, would have to undergo treatment or therapy under any plea bargain. Henry is due in court Wednesday, March 22, but the case is expected to be continued. Under NFL rules, the arrest put Henry into a treatment plan of up to 90 days.

[B]NFL | Anaheim sets a deadline for the NFL[/B]
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 06:20:48 -0800

The Orange County Register reports Anaheim, Ca. officials have delivered an ultimatum to the NFL: Choose our site for your Los Angeles-area team by May or we will pursue other options. "The city is taking a position because we've been getting the run-around," Councilman Harry Sidhu said. NFL officials had hoped to choose either Los Angeles or Anaheim next week at an NFL owners meeting, but owners are expected to wait at least until the May 23-25 meeting.


Anaheim has zero leverage, so i don't really see the point of such weak posturing.

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I just read the interview Antonio Pierce gave. What a schmo! He's LOBBYING TO GET LAVAR! HAHAH. Is it just me, or is my hatred for this guy legitimate? I hope Clinton makes him his BITCH when he breaks his ankles RACING to the secondary against the Midgets this year. I'm gonna bust a nut watching Al Saunders and CP tearing up that linebacker core. Especially Antonio Pierce. Think that would shut him up? I hope they get Lavar also, so Mr. Saunders can show the rest of the NFL, and the world for that matter that Lavar Arrington is garbage. He can't play in a structured D. This season is going to be very emotional. **** you Pierce. Much terminal illness to you, and your family, along with Jeremy Shockey.


Love,
Hatred in DC

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[quote=CooleyFan]I just read the interview Antonio Pierce gave. What a schmo! He's LOBBYING TO GET LAVAR! HAHAH. Is it just me, or is my hatred for this guy legitimate? I hope Clinton makes him his BITCH when he breaks his ankles RACING to the secondary against the Midgets this year. I'm gonna bust a nut watching Al Saunders and CP tearing up that linebacker core. Especially Antonio Pierce. Think that would shut him up? I hope they get Lavar also, so Mr. Saunders can show the rest of the NFL, and the world for that matter that Lavar Arrington is garbage. He can't play in a structured D. This season is going to be very emotional. **** you Pierce. Much terminal illness to you, and your family, along with Jeremy Shockey.


Love,
Hatred in DC[/quote]

uhh, you've repeated this same tired thing in 3 places now. Pierce wanting Lavar is very old news, and this i hope they die shit is just f'ing retarded and doesn't belong in thi thread anyways.

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[QUOTE=That Guy]
[B]NFL | Anaheim sets a deadline for the NFL[/B]
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 06:20:48 -0800

The Orange County Register reports Anaheim, Ca. officials have delivered an ultimatum to the NFL: Choose our site for your Los Angeles-area team by May or we will pursue other options. "The city is taking a position because we've been getting the run-around," Councilman Harry Sidhu said. NFL officials had hoped to choose either Los Angeles or Anaheim next week at an NFL owners meeting, but owners are expected to wait at least until the May 23-25 meeting.


Anaheim has zero leverage, so i don't really see the point of such weak posturing.[/QUOTE]

Yeah--what exactly are their other options here? Don't make us get a roller hockey team!!! We'll do it, damn it! It won't be pretty, but by god, we've had enough here in Anaheim!!!

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Per article, [url]http://www.thewarpath.net/showthread.php?t=11705[/url], It seems like the team is still pursuing FAs to fill out the roster. Sam Cowart and Jamar Fletcher are name brand players but interestingly enough they have no plans to visit us. What are thier motives? Not winning apparently.

Draft flashback [url]http://espn.go.com/melkiper/s/2001/0421/1176688.html[/url]

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[quote=EXoffender]Per article, [URL="http://www.thewarpath.net/showthread.php?t=11705"]http://www.thewarpath.net/showthread.php?t=11705[/URL], It seems like the team is still pursuing FAs to fill out the roster. Sam Cowart and Jamar Fletcher are name brand players but interestingly enough they have no plans to visit us. What are thier motives? Not winning apparently.

Draft flashback [URL="http://espn.go.com/melkiper/s/2001/0421/1176688.html"]http://espn.go.com/melkiper/s/2001/0421/1176688.html[/URL][/quote]

not having a visit scheduled right now doesn't mean there won't be one in the future... unless you'd read something i've missed.

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[B]Panthers | Team will visit with K. Johnson[/B]
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:35:22 -0800

Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Carolina Panthers are in the process of setting up a visit with free agent WR Keyshawn Johnson (Cowboys). The visit by Johnson to meet with team officials in Charlotte could take place in the next few days.


he'd be a great fit there.

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Brooks in as Raiders' QB

Heres the link:

[url]http://www.insidebayarea.com/sports/ci_3628882[/url]

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Raiders keep upgrading at QB...maybe the can go after Danny Wuerffel tomorrow.

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good move i guess... the raiders NEEDED someone. i think this is a bit of a lateral move from collins, but maybe with the stronger arm Moss can be more productive. collins really struggled to get the ball down field far enough some times.

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Well, for that team, lateral isn't a good thing.

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[B]Bengals | Team to visit with Arrington[/B]
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:39:26 -0800

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports agent Carl Poston said free agent LB LaVar Arrington (Redskins) is on his way to visit with the Cincinnati Bengals Wednesday evening, March 22. Poston said that Arrington is intrigued with the possibility of reuniting with Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis but the sides have yet to talk money for the best linebacker on the free-agent market.