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[That Guy]

Packers | Barnett enters plea deal
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:13:50 -0700

Updating a previous item, Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Green Bay Packers LB Nick Barnett entered into a plea agreement that will allow him to avoid a criminal conviction after a nightclub incident last summer. A pair of misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges against Barnett will be dropped if he meets the requirements of the agreement. The first charge will be reduced to a non-criminal ordinance violation and the other charge will be dropped if Barnett can avoid arrest until a potential sentencing date July 2, complete an anger-management course and pay a $500 forfeiture. Barnett has already completed the anger-management course.

Buccaneers | Team reportedly close to deal with E. Wilson
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:25:26 -0700

The St. Petersburg Times reports free-agent S Eugene Wilson (Patriots) is reportedly close to a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

[That Guy]

hackett turned us down, the lion's save 6mill in space with kevin jones and kalimba edwards being cut.

the texans make a great value signing for chris brown (former titan RB).

robertson and hall are still waiting on a trade...

[That Guy]

49ers | Team agrees to terms with B. Johnson
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:55:17 -0700

Michael Smith, of ESPN.com, reports the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to terms with free-agent WR Bryant Johnson (Cardinals) on a one-year contract, according to a source. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

[Stuck in TX]

Originally Posted by That Guy

49ers | Team agrees to terms with B. Johnson
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:55:17 -0700

Michael Smith, of ESPN.com, reports the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to terms with free-agent WR Bryant Johnson (Cardinals) on a one-year contract, according to a source. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

they seem to have an obsession with the name Bryant...

[Redskin Warrior]

Originally Posted by That Guy

Panthers | Hackett interested in team
Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:13:49 -0700

Stan Olson, of The Charlotte Observer, reports free-agent WR D.J. Hackett (Seahawks) has strong interest in playing for the Carolina Panthers, according to his agent, Kevin Robinson. "His goal is to play for a playoff contender and he thinks the Panthers will be that with their quarterback (Jake Delhomme) healthy again," Robinson said.

Do you think with that statement he made he doesn't have faith in JC?

[SmootSmack]

Bucs Sign S Eugene Wilson

Raiders Sign CB William Joseph

Lions Release SS Kenoy Kennedy

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Do we pursue Kennedy?

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Bucs Sign S Eugene Wilson

Raiders Sign CB William Joseph

Lions Release SS Kenoy Kennedy

That Guy will post links

Do we pursue Kennedy?

I dont see why we shouldnt pursue Kennedy.

[SeanTaylor21]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

I dont see why we shouldnt pursue Kennedy.

I'd feel bad for him in the locker room, because everyone on the team would be making fun of him for getting bulldozed.YouTube - Blown Away

[That Guy]

Ravens | Team agrees to terms with Greisen
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:30:17 -0700

Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens agreed to terms with free-agent LB Nick Greisen (Ravens) on a three-year deal worth $4 million Friday, March 14. The deal includes a $1 million signing bonus.

Giants | Team re-signs Ward
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:20:07 -0700

Updating a previous report, Mike Garafolo, of The Star-Ledger, reports the New York Giants re-signed free-agent RB Derrick Ward to a one-year deal worth $1.1 million with incentives that could earn him another $1 million, according to ESPN.

Bengals | Contract update: Utecht
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:57:33 -0700 John Murphy, of Yahoo Sports, reports the contract offer made by the Cincinnati Bengals to restricted free-agent TE Ben Utecht (Colts) is worth roughly $9 million over three years, according to his agent Chris Murray. Indianapolis has a week to decided whether or not they would like to match the deal.



Lions | Team releases Kennedy
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:04:53 -0700

The Detroit Lions announced Friday, March 14, that the team released SS Kenoy Kennedy.

Dolphins | Team signs N. Jones
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:45:17 -0700

Calvin Watkins, of The Dallas Morning News, reports the Miami Dolphins signed free-agent CB Nathan Jones (Cowboys) to a two-year deal Friday, March 14. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Buccaneers | Team signs Wilson
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:32:39 -0700

John Clayton, of ESPN, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free-agent FS Eugene Wilson (Patriots) to a one-year deal Friday, March 14. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Raiders | Contract update: W. Joseph
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:19:10 -0700 John Murphy, of Yahoo Sports, reports Oakland Raiders DT William Joseph (Giants) signed a one-year contract worth $645,000, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus.


that makes joseph a really good value.

[That Guy]

Patriots | Woods earns additional $160,000
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:11:10 -0700

Christopher L. Gasper, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots LB Pierre Woods earned an additional $160,000 through the NFL's Performance-Based Pay program.

Patriots | Hobbs earns additional $220,000
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:09:22 -0700

Christopher L. Gasper, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots CB Ellis Hobbs earned an additional $220,000 through the NFL's Performance-Based Pay program.

Patriots | J. Sanders earns additional $236,000
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:07:32 -0700

Christopher L. Gasper, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots S James Sanders earned an additional $236,000 through the NFL's Performance-Based Pay program.

Patriots | Kaczur earns additional $243,000
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:06:58 -0700

Christopher L. Gasper, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots OT Nick Kaczur earned an additional $243,000 through the NFL's Performance-Based Pay program.


those are gigantic bonuses. the broncos had a list TWICE as long. congrats to the players who earned them though.

[SeanTaylor21]

What are NFL's Performance-Based Pay program?

[That Guy]

Falcons | Elam to visit Wednesday and Thursday
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:29:20 -0700

Lee Rasizer, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports free-agent PK Jason Elam (Broncos) will visit with the Atlanta Falcons Wednesday, March 19, and Thursday, March 20.

Buccaneers | Morris sued by Kansas State University
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:18:51 -0700

Scott Reynolds, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive backs coach Raheem Morris is being sued by Kansas State University for breach of contract. Morris signed a four-year contract with the school to be their defensive coordinator, but resigned after one year to return to the Buccaneers. The suit, filed Feb. 26, claims Morris, who is currently in the second year of a two-year contract with the Buccaneers, owes the school $106,646 for breach of contract due to early resignation.

Redskins | Team still in contact with R. Caldwell
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:40:05 -0700

Jason Reid, of the Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins remain in contact with free-agent WR Reche Caldwell (Redskins).


Eagles | Klecko agrees to one-year deal
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:32:12 -0700

Bob Brookover, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent FB Dan Klecko (Colts). The deal will become official Monday, March 17, after he takes a physical. He will go to training camp competing for the team's starting fullback job.

49ers | D. Jackson waived from team
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:22:38 -0700

The Sports Network reports the San Francisco 49ers waived WR Darrell Jackson Saturday, March 15.

Raiders | Team agrees to trade to acquire D. Hall
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:53:54 -0700

Chris Mortensen, of ESPN.com, reports the Atlanta Falcons have reached an agreement in principle to trade CB DeAngelo Hall to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, according to a source close to the Falcons. The trade will not be finalized until the Raiders can agree to a new contract with Hall.


d hall will get over 9mill per in all likelyhood. not sure i'd take a gamble with that much money.

also, there's a lot of interest in released C hartwig (panthers).

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by SeanTaylor21

What are NFL's Performance-Based Pay program?

some guys at the nfl decided it wasn't fair for a player to make vetran minimum if he started 16 games and went to the pro bowl, etc

so now, every year, player's with small contracts that start a large amount of games, earn post season honors, etc, can get bonuses to to help pay for that performance that was above and beyond what their salary dictates. the money comes from the nfl and doesn't affect cap status of the teams.

[SeanTaylor21]

Originally Posted by That Guy

some guys at the nfl decided it wasn't fair for a player to make vetran minimum if he started 16 games and went to the pro bowl, etc

so now, every year, player's with small contracts that start a large amount of games, earn post season honors, etc, can get bonuses to to help pay for that performance that was above and beyond what their salary dictates. the money comes from the nfl and doesn't affect cap status of the teams.

Oh, ok thank you for clarifying.

[That Guy]

Dolphins | T. Perry agrees to one-year deal
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:11:50 -0700

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Miami Dolphins have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent WR Tab Perry (Bengals). Agent Peter Schaffer indicated Perry signed for about the $927,000 the Cincinnati Bengals chose not to tender him as.

Dolphins | R. Williams on schedule with rehab
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:34:10 -0700

Harvey Fialkov, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams (pectoral) is on schedule with his rehabilitation from a torn chest muscle and the team is confident he will be ready for the start of the 2008 NFL season. Williams' agent, Leigh Steinberg, said, "Ricky has just been cleared for all activities, other than heavy lifting. His exchanges with [Dolphins vice president of football operations] Bill Parcells have all been positive. Knowing Bill's track record, Ricky is encouraged and excited about the coming season."

Dolphins | R. Brown on schedule with rehab
Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:33:42 -0700

Harvey Fialkov, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown (knee) is on schedule with his rehabilitation from a torn right ACL and the team is confident he will be ready for the start of the 2008 NFL season. Brown's agent, Todd E. France, said, "He's started running a while ago, is lifting weights, is in great spirits and on track. We don't see any obstacles in our way. … He's got the drive to be ready."



yawn.