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[SeanTaylor21]

Originally Posted by That Guy

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


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."

I hope for the best for Ricky Williams, he was a beast and then all that off the field stuff really killed his career, good luck Ricky.

[That Guy]

NFL | K. Jones says he will be ready by July
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:13:12 -0700

The Detroit Free Press reports free-agent RB Kevin Jones (Lions) said he is ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation from a torn ACL, according to an interview he did with the Philadelphia Daily News. "I'll be ready by July. I'm ahead of schedule right now, and I still think -- no, I know -- I can still play in the NFL. I just look at this whole thing as another challenge. I've faced doubts and challenges my whole life, so this is nothing new for me. I've overcome injuries, so rehabbing is nothing new. My knee, right now, feels real good," Jones said.

Eagles | K. Jones contacted by team
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:12:45 -0700

The Detroit Free Press reports free-agent RB Kevin Jones (Lions) said he would be interested in playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2008, according to an interview he did with the Philadelphia Daily News. Jones said the Eagles have shown interest in him since being released.

[SmootSmack]

Steelers are also reportedly interested in Jones

[That Guy]

Browns | Contract update: D. Anderson
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:52:10 -0700

Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns QB Derek Anderson will earn base salaries of $950,000 (2008), $1.45 million (2009) and $7.45 million (2010), according to union figures. Anderson will receive $8 million this year in signing and roster bonuses, another guaranteed $5 million due in April of 2009 and another $1 million in 2010.

Browns | McGinest takes pay cut
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:51:37 -0700

Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns LB Willie McGinest could have made as much as $2.9 million in 2008, but missing a Pro Bowl incentive reduced that to $1.9 million. The NFLPA website now lists McGinest with a salary of $900,000.

Browns | A. Davis takes pay cut
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:51:10 -0700

Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns LB Andra Davis has taken a pay cut with the team. Davis signed a five-year extension for $20 million in December 2005, and he would have had base salaries of $3 million (2008), $3.75 million (2009) and $4.1 million (2010). However, the NFLPA website now shows Davis with a base salary of $1.675 million and the last two years of the deal have been wiped out.

Buccaneers | Wilson will be used at a different position
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:20:52 -0700

Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan to use FS Eugene Wilson as a cornerback this season.

Patriots | Team has officials at Williams workout
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:17:05 -0700

Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports the New England Patriots had two team officials present at the private workout of University of Southern California LB Thomas Williams.

Patriots | Team has officials at Jackson workout
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:16:32 -0700

Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports the New England Patriots had two team officials present at the private workout of University of Southern California DE Lawrence Jackson.



I'm not sure i'm down with moving E wilson to CB, even in a cover 2 zone deal...

[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]

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.

[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.

[Hog1]

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

[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]

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.