NFL News and Rumors: Free Agency Period

Beermutts · 04-22-2008, 09:36 AM

The Vikings have reportedly increased their offer to the Chiefs for franchise player Jared Allen.
Minnesota allegedly now has its first-round and third-round picks this year and a 2009 second-rounder on the table. The Vikes were previously offering only their 2008 first- and third-rounders. Assuming a contract can be agreed upon, Kansas City seems likely to take them up on the new proposal. Apr. 22 - 10:23 am et

Sgt_John · 04-22-2008, 07:28 PM

Bengals LB/DE David Pollock has retired. Pollock, a standout at the University of Georgia, injured his neck and never recovered.

This is a painful blow for the Bengals, as a 1st Round draft choice that played in less than 20 games for them is now gone. Pollock could have been HUGE for them.

Phicinfan · 04-23-2008, 11:09 AM

NFL reaches deal with Walsh to meet on Spygate

Link:ESPN - NFL, ex-Pats assistant Walsh finally reach deal on Spygate - NFL

The Ram · 04-23-2008, 12:25 PM

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The Green Bay Packers are exploring the possibility of signing veteran quarterback Daunte Culpepper.

Sources said the 31-year-old Culpepper arrived in Green Bay on Tuesday evening and is visiting the Packers today.

Culpepper, an unrestricted free agent, played last season for the Oakland Raiders. In seven games (including six starts), he completed 58.1 percent of his passes for 1,331 yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions.

Culpepper visiting Packers today | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

A good signing if it happens.

The Ram · 04-23-2008, 12:28 PM

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The Miami Dolphins are busy. While they were working to finalize a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Jake Long, they were operating behind the scenes to strike a deal with another team for defensive end Jason Taylor.

Two clubs whom the Dolphins contacted confirmed Tuesday that Miami is shopping Taylor, looking for a mid-to-low first-round draft pick in return.

While that's not surprising it does contradict statements made by team vice president of football operations Bill Parcells, who insisted last month that Taylor would not be dealt.
"The only way Jason Taylor doesn't play for the Dolphins in 2008," Parcells said last month, "is if he retires. The team is not going to trade him."

Miami Dolphins, Jason Taylor, National Football League - CBSSports.com

We may not be done with intrigue and speculation surrounding the Fins yet.

Remote Controller · 04-23-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Phicinfan

NFL reaches deal with Walsh to meet on Spygate

Link:ESPN - NFL, ex-Pats assistant Walsh finally reach deal on Spygate - NFL

Strictly as a convenience to you!!!
• Walsh, NFL finally reach deal to talk about Spygate
• Goodell growing impatient with Walsh stalemate
• Kraft, Belichick apologize to owners
• Walsh still working on deal for testimony
• Rams player, fans withdraw lawsuit
• Spygate revelations might not be imminent
• NFL, Walsh close to deal to turn over tapes
• Report: Specter calls on Goodell to release letters
• Report: Goodell proposes crackdown on cheating
• Specter says Pats 'stonewalling' Spygate probe
• Committee lauds Goodell's handling of Spygate
• Goodell hoping deal to talk to Walsh close to done
• Report: Belichick denies Pats taped Rams' drills
• Walsh's attorney: NFL indemnity offer falls short
• Specter prepared to extend Spygate investigation
• Goodell has no regrets about destroying tapes
• Source: Specter wants NFL indemnity for witness
• Goodell, Specter to discuss Spygate Wednesday

Da Bomb · 04-23-2008, 02:14 PM

good golly. someone cares WAY too much.

Remote Controller · 04-23-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Da Bomb

good golly. someone cares WAY too much.

It was a joke. These links are all located on the right margin of Phicin's post!

The Ram · 04-24-2008, 03:55 PM

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The New York Jets have traded defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson to the Denver Broncos for a late-round conditional 2009 draft choice, reports NFL Networks' Adam Schefter.
Robertson is a five-year veteran. After being taken by the Jets with the fourth overall pick in 2003, he has started 75 games with 256 tackles and 14.5 sacks.

Broncos boost defensive line, trade for Robertson

Coachnorm · 04-25-2008, 03:47 PM

Right guard David Baas tore his right pectoral muscle lifting weights last week and is scheduled for surgery today. He is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season but will miss the bulk of training camp and most, if not all, of the 49ers' exhibition games.

Some other Niner notes at link

Surgery sidelines Baas for training camp

Coachnorm · 04-25-2008, 04:02 PM

Here are the details of the deal.

Inside the Bears: Dollars and sense: A look at the Davis deal

Coachnorm · 04-25-2008, 04:10 PM

There is air to breathe, food to eat, water to drink and a left tackle to protect a quarterback's blind side.
Whether its mankind or football with a twist, the essentials to survival never vary.
The Broncos leave most of life's basics to geologists, environmentalists and agriculturists. But only the Broncos can fortify the protection for quarterback Jay Cutler.
With the 2008 NFL draft to be held Saturday and Sunday, all signs point to the Broncos taking a left tackle in the first round.
There is even a chance the draft board will fall in a manner that would give the Broncos their choice of three tackles they covet — Ryan Clady, Chris Williams and Branden Albert — by the time they make the No. 12 pick.

Broncos' draft focus on 3 offensive tackles - The Denver Post

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Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	Niners RG Bass Has Surgery. Right guard David Baas tore his right pectoral muscle lifting weights last week and is scheduled for surgery today. He is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season but will miss the bulk of training camp and most, if not all, of the 49ers' exhibition games. Some other Niner notes at link Surgery sidelines Baas for training camp

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Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	Bears WR Rashid Davis Gets 3 Year Contract. Here are the details of the deal. Inside the Bears: Dollars and sense: A look at the Davis deal

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Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,687 vCash: 121039 Donate Blog Entries: 6	Broncos To Go Left Tackle In The First? There is air to breathe, food to eat, water to drink and a left tackle to protect a quarterback's blind side. Whether its mankind or football with a twist, the essentials to survival never vary. The Broncos leave most of life's basics to geologists, environmentalists and agriculturists. But only the Broncos can fortify the protection for quarterback Jay Cutler. With the 2008 NFL draft to be held Saturday and Sunday, all signs point to the Broncos taking a left tackle in the first round. There is even a chance the draft board will fall in a manner that would give the Broncos their choice of three tackles they covet — Ryan Clady, Chris Williams and Branden Albert — by the time they make the No. 12 pick. Broncos' draft focus on 3 offensive tackles - The Denver Post

04-22-2008, 09:36 AM	#301
Beermutts Luckiest Man in Hired Gun Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: RavensTown Posts: 2,143 vCash: 242121 Donate	The Vikings have reportedly increased their offer to the Chiefs for franchise player Jared Allen. Minnesota allegedly now has its first-round and third-round picks this year and a 2009 second-rounder on the table. The Vikes were previously offering only their 2008 first- and third-rounders. Assuming a contract can be agreed upon, Kansas City seems likely to take them up on the new proposal. Apr. 22 - 10:23 am et

04-22-2008, 07:28 PM	#302
Sgt_John Genibus Nitito Canus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 2,291 vCash: 69925 Donate Blog Entries: 2	Bengals LB/DE David Pollock has retired. Pollock, a standout at the University of Georgia, injured his neck and never recovered. This is a painful blow for the Bengals, as a 1st Round draft choice that played in less than 20 games for them is now gone. Pollock could have been HUGE for them.

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