FA QB mama-drama (3/14)

That Guy · 03-18-2006, 02:56 AM

Packers | Signs point to Favre returning
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 17:41:12 -0800

Rick Braun, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, believes Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre will return for the 2006 season and is just looking for a reason to return to the team. He feels that if Favre really was going to retire, he would have done so by now. Favre has gone about this offseason with his normal routine of golfing, hunting, and mowing his lawn.

That Guy · 03-18-2006, 03:09 AM

Ravens | Team may wait until after NFL Draft to pursue a QB
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 20:13:46 -0800

Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens have to decide when to pursue another veteran quarterback. They can wait another month to see what happens to Tennessee Titans QB Steve McNair or begin to pursue free agent QBs Kerry Collins (Raiders) and Brian Griese (Buccaneers) right now. According to a league source, the Ravens have discussed the possibility of not adding a veteran quarterback until after the NFL draft, which is the earliest the Titans would consider cutting McNair. There is not a clear consensus within the Ravens on either Collins or Griese, the source said. Also, there's no guarantee that the Titans will cut McNair.

mcnair isn't getting cut, i'd pursue collins ASAP as he's the only clear starter left and he'd be pretty cheap.

That Guy · 03-18-2006, 03:19 AM

Vikings | Childress says Culpepper all about the money
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 21:41:42 -0800

Harvey Fialkov, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports in Friday's edition, March 17, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, first-year Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said what QB Daunte Culpepper was seeking was more money and lots of it. "Somewhere there is a buy-in factor. I just didn't think that was the case," Childress said. "Right from the beginning. As I mentioned, I never had a conversation with him about this football team. It was always about what he needed financially and money. I never heard team, I always heard me and I and, 'I need $10 million. I'm a $10 million-dollar-a-year quarterback.'"

finally, some better smack.

That Guy · 03-18-2006, 03:28 AM

Packers | Favre's bonus date extended
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 22:19:33 -0800

Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre has had his bonus date extended to a specific date, according to an NFL source with contract information. The source did not know what date the new deadline is, but it is likely that will be the date the Packers will expect a decision from Favre on his future with the team. If Favre retires, the team will gain nearly $8 million in salary cap space.

$8mill could buy you a couple starters...

SmootSmack · 03-18-2006, 12:11 PM

Aaron Brooks to Visit Oakland

http://www.insidebayarea.com/sports/ci_3615828

That Guy · 03-18-2006, 02:00 PM

Dolphins | Frerotte unhappy with way things ended with team
Sat, 18 Mar 2006 08:28:26 -0800

Harvey Fialkov, of the Miami Sun-Sentinel, reports St. Louis Rams QB Gus Frerotte is unhappy with the way the Miami Dolphins handled his release from the team. Frerotte said, "Personally, I don't think things were handled the right way. After playing 16 games, winning nine after they only won [four] the year before, and then to just kind of be put on the back burner, that was kind of tough." Frerotte was released shortly after the Dolphins acquired QB Daunte Culpepper from the Minnesota Vikings.

That Guy · 03-18-2006, 04:08 PM

Lions | Harrington sabotaged team's "quarterback school"
Sat, 18 Mar 2006 10:41:45 -0800

Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions QB Joey Harrington played a big role in getting the team to agree to release or trade him. Several people close to the situation claim Harrington sabotaged his appearance during the team's "quarterback school" with offensive coordinator Mike Martz. During classroom sessions, Harrington put forth little effort when asked to go to the board to break down plays. He was very lethargic and uncooperative during the sessions and Martz quickly realized Harrington had no desire to be there.

SmootSmack · 03-18-2006, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

Lions | Harrington sabotaged team's "quarterback school"
Sat, 18 Mar 2006 10:41:45 -0800

Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions QB Joey Harrington played a big role in getting the team to agree to release or trade him. Several people close to the situation claim Harrington sabotaged his appearance during the team's "quarterback school" with offensive coordinator Mike Martz. During classroom sessions, Harrington put forth little effort when asked to go to the board to break down plays. He was very lethargic and uncooperative during the sessions and Martz quickly realized Harrington had no desire to be there.

Damn. Way to sell yourself on the open market Joey. It's not like you're TO and have at least proven something on the field

That Guy · 03-18-2006, 06:20 PM

that's what i thought... then again his whole team hates him anyways (then again, maybe this kind of sh*t is the reason why).

what was he thinking? If i bomb here, someone else will hand me a starting job? He was on even footing with the lions and would have had a shot to win it back, but now he's going to have to go be a backup (for sure) for at least a couple years.

That Guy · 03-19-2006, 11:33 AM

Lions | Team checking into trade possibilities for Harrington
Sun, 19 Mar 2006 06:10:10 -0800

Mike O'Hara, of the Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions are checking to see if any team may be interested in trading for disgruntled QB Joey Harrington. O'Hara estimates the Lions could receive a fourth- or fifth-round draft pick in exchange for Harrington.

WAAAAA??? apparently they haven't been paying very close attention to reality. unlike ramsey, harrington's team HATES him and (also unlike ramsey) he's going to be owed a 4+mill bonus if he isn't dropped soon.

That Guy · 03-20-2006, 06:57 AM

Dolphins | Team to visit with Maddox
Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:01:05 -0800

Jason Cole, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins will visit with free agent QB Tommy Maddox (Steelers) Tuesday, March 21. Agent Vann McElroy said Maddox has also received interest from Oakland and Cincinnati, but the Dolphins situation may be the most intriguing because Mike Mularkey is now the offensive coordinator.

Bears | Team begins Griese visit
Sun, 19 Mar 2006 21:01:42 -0800

John Mullin and K.C. Johnson, of the Chicago Tribune, report the Chicago Bears began their visit with free agent QB Brian Griese (Buccaneers) Sunday, March 19. The visit is expected to continue into Monday, March 20. Griese has maintained he will be healthy by training camp as he recovers from last season's knee injury. The Bears are looking to sign a veteran quarterback likely to supplant QB Kyle Orton as the backup and for insurance should starting QB Rex Grossman suffer another injury. Griese's best option may be a one-year deal that allows him to demonstrate his recovery and possibly play his way into another long-term deal beginning in 2007.

Bengals | Team expected to contact Griese's agent Monday
Sun, 19 Mar 2006 21:27:03 -0800

John Mullin and K.C. Johnson, of the Chicago Tribune, report the Cincinnati Bengals visited with free agent QB Brian Griese (Buccaneers), but he left without a contract offer. However, a source said the Bengals intend to contact Ralph Cindrich, Griese's agent, Monday morning, March 20, indicating they're not conceding he will sign with the Chicago Bears.

Monksdown · 03-20-2006, 11:41 AM

Does anyone here think Harrington is worth more than Patrick?

I lean towards "hell no." but i think my bias may be showing.

That Guy · 03-20-2006, 03:23 PM

harrington has no leadership skills and apparently very poor people skills as well.

scowan · 03-20-2006, 03:27 PM

Here is my prediction.... Ramsey has learned more from Gibbs in the last couple of years than he did his whole time with Spurrier. He will be given a shot in NY and will replace Pennigton as the starter before too long. Harrington is a joke. I think Harrington has had more talent arround him that Ramsey ever did, but could not make it as a starting QB.

That Guy · 03-20-2006, 04:49 PM

Harrington Released from Lions.
McMahon (QB) and Andrew Hall (QB) released from Eagles.

03-18-2006, 02:56 AM	#31
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: FA QB mama-drama (3/14) Packers \| Signs point to Favre returning Fri, 17 Mar 2006 17:41:12 -0800 Rick Braun, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, believes Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre will return for the 2006 season and is just looking for a reason to return to the team. He feels that if Favre really was going to retire, he would have done so by now. Favre has gone about this offseason with his normal routine of golfing, hunting, and mowing his lawn.

03-18-2006, 03:09 AM	#32
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: FA QB mama-drama (3/14) Ravens \| Team may wait until after NFL Draft to pursue a QB Fri, 17 Mar 2006 20:13:46 -0800 Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens have to decide when to pursue another veteran quarterback. They can wait another month to see what happens to Tennessee Titans QB Steve McNair or begin to pursue free agent QBs Kerry Collins (Raiders) and Brian Griese (Buccaneers) right now. According to a league source, the Ravens have discussed the possibility of not adding a veteran quarterback until after the NFL draft, which is the earliest the Titans would consider cutting McNair. There is not a clear consensus within the Ravens on either Collins or Griese, the source said. Also, there's no guarantee that the Titans will cut McNair. mcnair isn't getting cut, i'd pursue collins ASAP as he's the only clear starter left and he'd be pretty cheap.

03-18-2006, 03:19 AM	#33
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: FA QB mama-drama (3/14) Vikings \| Childress says Culpepper all about the money Fri, 17 Mar 2006 21:41:42 -0800 Harvey Fialkov, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports in Friday's edition, March 17, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, first-year Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said what QB Daunte Culpepper was seeking was more money and lots of it. "Somewhere there is a buy-in factor. I just didn't think that was the case," Childress said. "Right from the beginning. As I mentioned, I never had a conversation with him about this football team. It was always about what he needed financially and money. I never heard team, I always heard me and I and, 'I need $10 million. I'm a $10 million-dollar-a-year quarterback.'" finally, some better smack.

03-18-2006, 03:28 AM	#34
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: FA QB mama-drama (3/14) Packers \| Favre's bonus date extended Fri, 17 Mar 2006 22:19:33 -0800 Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre has had his bonus date extended to a specific date, according to an NFL source with contract information. The source did not know what date the new deadline is, but it is likely that will be the date the Packers will expect a decision from Favre on his future with the team. If Favre retires, the team will gain nearly $8 million in salary cap space. $8mill could buy you a couple starters...

03-18-2006, 12:11 PM	#35
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: FA QB mama-drama (3/14) Aaron Brooks to Visit Oakland http://www.insidebayarea.com/sports/ci_3615828 __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-18-2006, 02:00 PM	#36
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: FA QB mama-drama (3/14) Dolphins \| Frerotte unhappy with way things ended with team Sat, 18 Mar 2006 08:28:26 -0800 Harvey Fialkov, of the Miami Sun-Sentinel, reports St. Louis Rams QB Gus Frerotte is unhappy with the way the Miami Dolphins handled his release from the team. Frerotte said, "Personally, I don't think things were handled the right way. After playing 16 games, winning nine after they only won [four] the year before, and then to just kind of be put on the back burner, that was kind of tough." Frerotte was released shortly after the Dolphins acquired QB Daunte Culpepper from the Minnesota Vikings.

03-18-2006, 04:08 PM	#37
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: FA QB mama-drama (3/14) Lions \| Harrington sabotaged team's "quarterback school" Sat, 18 Mar 2006 10:41:45 -0800 Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions QB Joey Harrington played a big role in getting the team to agree to release or trade him. Several people close to the situation claim Harrington sabotaged his appearance during the team's "quarterback school" with offensive coordinator Mike Martz. During classroom sessions, Harrington put forth little effort when asked to go to the board to break down plays. He was very lethargic and uncooperative during the sessions and Martz quickly realized Harrington had no desire to be there.

03-18-2006, 06:20 PM	#39
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: FA QB mama-drama (3/14) that's what i thought... then again his whole team hates him anyways (then again, maybe this kind of sh*t is the reason why). what was he thinking? If i bomb here, someone else will hand me a starting job? He was on even footing with the lions and would have had a shot to win it back, but now he's going to have to go be a backup (for sure) for at least a couple years.

03-19-2006, 11:33 AM	#40
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: FA QB mama-drama (3/14) Lions \| Team checking into trade possibilities for Harrington Sun, 19 Mar 2006 06:10:10 -0800 Mike O'Hara, of the Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions are checking to see if any team may be interested in trading for disgruntled QB Joey Harrington. O'Hara estimates the Lions could receive a fourth- or fifth-round draft pick in exchange for Harrington. WAAAAA??? apparently they haven't been paying very close attention to reality. unlike ramsey, harrington's team HATES him and (also unlike ramsey) he's going to be owed a 4+mill bonus if he isn't dropped soon.

03-20-2006, 06:57 AM	#41
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: FA QB mama-drama (3/14) Dolphins \| Team to visit with Maddox Sun, 19 Mar 2006 19:01:05 -0800 Jason Cole, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins will visit with free agent QB Tommy Maddox (Steelers) Tuesday, March 21. Agent Vann McElroy said Maddox has also received interest from Oakland and Cincinnati, but the Dolphins situation may be the most intriguing because Mike Mularkey is now the offensive coordinator. Bears \| Team begins Griese visit Sun, 19 Mar 2006 21:01:42 -0800 John Mullin and K.C. Johnson, of the Chicago Tribune, report the Chicago Bears began their visit with free agent QB Brian Griese (Buccaneers) Sunday, March 19. The visit is expected to continue into Monday, March 20. Griese has maintained he will be healthy by training camp as he recovers from last season's knee injury. The Bears are looking to sign a veteran quarterback likely to supplant QB Kyle Orton as the backup and for insurance should starting QB Rex Grossman suffer another injury. Griese's best option may be a one-year deal that allows him to demonstrate his recovery and possibly play his way into another long-term deal beginning in 2007. Bengals \| Team expected to contact Griese's agent Monday Sun, 19 Mar 2006 21:27:03 -0800 John Mullin and K.C. Johnson, of the Chicago Tribune, report the Cincinnati Bengals visited with free agent QB Brian Griese (Buccaneers), but he left without a contract offer. However, a source said the Bengals intend to contact Ralph Cindrich, Griese's agent, Monday morning, March 20, indicating they're not conceding he will sign with the Chicago Bears.

03-20-2006, 11:41 AM	#42
Monksdown The Starter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrenton, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 1,515	Re: FA QB mama-drama (3/14) Does anyone here think Harrington is worth more than Patrick? I lean towards "hell no." but i think my bias may be showing.

03-20-2006, 03:23 PM	#43
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: FA QB mama-drama (3/14) harrington has no leadership skills and apparently very poor people skills as well.

03-20-2006, 03:27 PM	#44
scowan The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: KY Age: 55 Posts: 1,559	Re: FA QB mama-drama (3/14) Here is my prediction.... Ramsey has learned more from Gibbs in the last couple of years than he did his whole time with Spurrier. He will be given a shot in NY and will replace Pennigton as the starter before too long. Harrington is a joke. I think Harrington has had more talent arround him that Ramsey ever did, but could not make it as a starting QB.

03-20-2006, 04:49 PM	#45
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: FA QB mama-drama (3/14) Harrington Released from Lions. McMahon (QB) and Andrew Hall (QB) released from Eagles.

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