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[That Guy]

Broncos | Team still interested in Robertson
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:26:11 -0700

Updating a previous report, Tom Rock, of Newsday, reports the Denver Broncos remain interested in acquiring New York Jets DT Dewayne Robertson despite his knee issues, according to a source. Apparently the two teams have been working on a deal that would send Robertson and a 2008 fourth-round draft choice to the Broncos, while the Jets would receive a 2008 fourth-round draft choice and a conditional draft choice that would likely be linked to playing time and performance.

Giants | Clark expects to start in 2008
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:17:33 -0700

Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants LB Danny Clark said during a radio interview that he expects to win the team's starting weakside linebacker next season. Clark will have to compete with LB Gerris Wilkinson for the starting job.

Jets | Team agrees to terms with Franks
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:09:15 -0700

Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets have agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent TE Bubba Franks (Packers), according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. He will be the backup to TE Chris Baker.

[That Guy]

Lions | Kitna believes less than 10 wins will be a disappointment
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:59:01 -0700

Jon Machota, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Jon Kitna said it would be a disappointment if the Lions do not win at least 10 games in 2008. Kitna said the same thing last season. "Last year was not a prediction, it was a statement of fact that if we didn't win 10 games, we would be disappointed, and I would say that would still hold true this year. We will be disappointed, but we're going to be a better football team," Kitna said.


prepare to be vastly disappointed.

[SeanTaylor21]

Originally Posted by That Guy

Lions | Kitna believes less than 10 wins will be a disappointment
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:59:01 -0700

Jon Machota, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Jon Kitna said it would be a disappointment if the Lions do not win at least 10 games in 2008. Kitna said the same thing last season. "Last year was not a prediction, it was a statement of fact that if we didn't win 10 games, we would be disappointed, and I would say that would still hold true this year. We will be disappointed, but we're going to be a better football team," Kitna said.


prepare to be vastly disappointed.

Who does Jon Kitna think he is, Joe Namath.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by SeanTaylor21

Who does Jon Kitna think he is, Joe Namath.

it's not like that, he's just an optimistic guy. that said, i don't really see how the lions are going to find 10 wins next year.

[SeanTaylor21]

Originally Posted by That Guy

it's not like that, he's just an optimistic guy. that said, i don't really see how the lions are going to find 10 wins next year.

Oh, i thought he meant it like an actual cocky kind of prediction.

[Redskin Warrior]

Originally Posted by That Guy

Lions | Kitna believes less than 10 wins will be a disappointment
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:59:01 -0700

Jon Machota, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Jon Kitna said it would be a disappointment if the Lions do not win at least 10 games in 2008. Kitna said the same thing last season. "Last year was not a prediction, it was a statement of fact that if we didn't win 10 games, we would be disappointed, and I would say that would still hold true this year. We will be disappointed, but we're going to be a better football team," Kitna said.


prepare to be vastly disappointed.

Exactly prepare to be disappointed w/o Mike Martz I don't know what direction this team is going.

[That Guy]

Bills | Team to visit with Thomas
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:00:35 -0700

Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports the Buffalo Bills have a visit lined up with Michigan State University WR Devin Thomas.

Falcons | Hall says no deal is imminent
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:20:39 -0700

Updating a previous report, D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons CB DeAngelo Hall said there is no deal imminent with the Oakland Raiders. Hall and his representatives are negotiating a contract with the Raiders, according to a source. There was a report that Hall met with Raiders officials Friday, March 14. The proposed deal is that Hall would be traded by the Falcons to the Raiders for a 2008 second-round draft choice and a 2008 sixth-round draft choice.

Dolphins | Taylor wants to stay with team
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:12:07 -0700

Barry Jackson, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins DE Jason Taylor said in a radio interview that he wants to stay with the Dolphins and believes that will happen. "Look, I'm under contract with the Dolphins. That's where I want to be. It's where I am, and I'm not retiring. . . . There's been no agreement. Is it possible that something happens in the future? They can decide to do whatever they want. They're in charge," Taylor said.

Titans | White cited Saturday
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:53:45 -0700 Paul Kuharsky, of The Nashville Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans RB LenDale White was issued a citation by the Denver Police Department Saturday, March 15. He was charged with destruction of property and disobedience to a lawful order/ interference and resistance.

[Hog1]

That may be something more than optimistic....................hallucinogenic???

[That Guy]

Posted at 12:49 PM ET, 03/17/2008
Hackett agrees to offer -- from Carolina

Free agent wide receiver D.J. Hackett won't be joining the Redskins. Hackett, who held a contract offer from the Redskins, reportedly agreed to a two-year, $3.5-million contract with the Carolina Panthers.
Washington's offer wasn't close to what Hackett received from the Panthers, a league source said, and now the Redskins are waiting for wide receiver Reche Caldwell to decide on their offer to him. Caldwell still is considering his options, agent Tony Fleming said.
-- Jason Reid


i thought we'd offer him more than 1mill per... i would have at least given 2 year 4mill, so they might have been a little too cheap. oh well.

[Redskin Warrior]

Originally Posted by That Guy

Posted at 12:49 PM ET, 03/17/2008
Hackett agrees to offer -- from Carolina

Free agent wide receiver D.J. Hackett won't be joining the Redskins. Hackett, who held a contract offer from the Redskins, reportedly agreed to a two-year, $3.5-million contract with the Carolina Panthers.
Washington's offer wasn't close to what Hackett received from the Panthers, a league source said, and now the Redskins are waiting for wide receiver Reche Caldwell to decide on their offer to him. Caldwell still is considering his options, agent Tony Fleming said.
-- Jason Reid


i thought we'd offer him more than 1mill per... i would have at least given 2 year 4mill, so they might have been a little too cheap. oh well.

Wow no where close to the Panthers deal we are getting stingy!!!

[Dirtbag59]

ESPN - Panthers agree to two-year deal with WR Hackett - NFL

Hackett spent last week visiting Washington -- he had a minimum salary offer from the Redskins -- Tampa Bay and Carolina, where he met with coach John Fox and general manager Marty Hurney and talked on the phone with Smith.
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Wow, thats horrible. A veteran minimum offer is pathetic and right now it looks like Synder is caught in a pendgilum effect. At one point hes at the sign-sign-sign side and now hes at the extremly cheap Bill Bidwell side.

I mean I like the not overpaying everyone approach but come on Veteran Minimum? I suggested a 2 year $4 million offer which ironically was close to what he got from the panthers.

[Dirtbag59]

Colvin, Culpepper among notables still available

By John Clayton
ESPN.com
(Archive)
Updated: March 17, 2008

As free agency moves into its third week, 91 players have switched teams and 54 re-signed with their 2007 clubs. That leaves a thin list of 166 players, including more than a half-dozen who are expected to retire.

The hardest thing to find is young players. A little less than half of the players on the unrestricted list -- 78 to be exact -- are in their 30s. Who are the best of the remaining players?

Brandon Chillar


1. Brandon Chillar, LB, St. Louis Rams
At 25, Chillar has all the right numbers to help out as a strongside linebacker. He's 242 pounds. He's young. He has 41 starts in four seasons. Though he's not a spectacular player, he does everything well.

The Cardinals and Packers are among the teams interested in Chillar. He's among a handful of linebackers who still have a chance to get a nice multiyear contract (Ian Gold is another). Chillar is big enough and strong enough to thrive in a 3-4 or 4-3 scheme.

2. Rosevelt Colvin, LB, New England Patriots
Cut by the Patriots, Colvin is having a difficult time generating interest. That's a surprise. He's only 30 and could play outside linebacker or defensive end. During his final four years with the Patriots, he averaged six sacks a season and still has the potential for 10.

The market for 3-4 outside linebackers has slowed since the signings of Calvin Pace (Jets), Travis LaBoy (Arizona) and Antwan Odom (Cincinnati). Colvin is slightly more attractive than Clark Haggans (Pittsburgh), who is expected to visit the Browns this week.

3. Grady Jackson, DT, Jacksonville Jaguars
Run-stopping defensive tackles are hard to find, which maintains Jackson's market value. He's 35, but he's still good enough to start. Not only is Jackson immovable on running downs, he can push the pocket on passing downs. He got out of Atlanta early last season and ended up playing well for the Jaguars down the stretch.

Teams had to give up multiple draft choices for Marcus Stroud, Kris Jenkins and Shaun Rogers. Jackson is available for a phone call and the right money.

4. Daunte Culpepper, QB, Oakland Raiders
His knee is healthy and he still has the strong arm. Culpepper started six games for the Raiders last season, posting a strong 7.2 yards per attempt and completing 58.1 percent of his passes. Culpepper and Byron Leftwich are the best quarterbacks available in a market in which teams are looking for more backups than starters.
It's not out of the question for Culpepper to go back to the Raiders. The backup quarterback market is closing quickly. The Rams, Saints, Falcons and Giants made deals with backups last week. The Packers and a few other teams are still looking.

5. Kris Wilson, TE, Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs loved the versatility of Wilson, a former second-round choice. Drafted as a tight end, he's helped out as an H-back, a fullback and a blocking tight end. What's valuable for interested teams is his ability to catch passes. He caught 15 passes in 10 starts in 2006 and had 24 catches last season. A team needing a tight end can use him exclusively as a pass-catcher, but he's also valuable as a blocker. Plus, at 26, he's just entering his prime.

Senior writer John Clayton covers the NFL for ESPN.com.

[That Guy]

that's a pretty junky list for best remaining FAs.

[redskinsfanatic]

first time ever the skins have signed nobody during the modern FA era?

[That Guy]

Falcons | Georgia Dome damaged
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:40:40 -0700

J. Michael Moore, of AtlantaFalcons.com, reports strong storms and a rare downtown-centered tornado damaged the Georgia Dome, the home of the Atlanta Falcons, Friday, March 14. Planned renovations to the stadium, which include Falcons-themed color additions, new seats and exterior paint, have been put on hold.

Broncos | Team trades Myers
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:49:24 -0700

Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports the Denver Broncos worked a sign-and-trade deal with the Houston Texans for Broncos OG Chris Myers. Myers, who was a restricted free agent with the Broncos, signed a four-year deal worth $11 million that includes $3 million guaranteed, and then both Myers and the deal were traded to the Texans for a sixth-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Vikings | Team signs Sartz
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:14:42 -0700

Kevin Seifert, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings signed free-agent LB Dallas Sartz (Redskins) Monday, March 17. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Vikings | Team signs Wyms
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:11:31 -0700

Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Vikings signed free-agent DL Ellis Wyms (Seahawks) to a one-year deal Monday, March 17. It is believed the deal could be worth more than $1 million.

Lions | Marinelli says there is zero chance Williams will be traded
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:08:30 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of the Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said there is zero chance the team will trade WR Roy Williams. Marinelli said, "None, zero -- he is here."

Buccaneers | K. Carter agrees to terms on one-year deal
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:27:55 -0700

Stephen F. Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports free-agent DE Kevin Carter (Buccaneers) has agreed to a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Exact financial terms were not disclosed, but he will earn significantly less than the more than $5 million he earned in 2007.