- 763
- 15
D. hall just dont wont no more of smitty
Official NFL Offseason Thread
- Thread in 'Sports & Training' Thread starter Started by jville819,
- Start date
- 24
- 10
Rotoworld:
The Jets have given ILB Jonathan Vilma permission to shop himself for a potential trade.
Vilma is coming off knee surgery, but was a Pro Bowl alternate his second season, and just doesn't fit well into Eric Mangini's 3-4 defense. He'llseek a long-term deal with a team that would then have to work out a trade with the Jets. Reuniting with former Jets defensive coordinator Donnie Henderson inJacksonville is a possibility. There has also been talk in St. Louis of the Rams sending the No. 2 overall pick to the Jets for the No. 6 pick and Vilma,though that seems unlikely.
The Jets have given ILB Jonathan Vilma permission to shop himself for a potential trade.
Vilma is coming off knee surgery, but was a Pro Bowl alternate his second season, and just doesn't fit well into Eric Mangini's 3-4 defense. He'llseek a long-term deal with a team that would then have to work out a trade with the Jets. Reuniting with former Jets defensive coordinator Donnie Henderson inJacksonville is a possibility. There has also been talk in St. Louis of the Rams sending the No. 2 overall pick to the Jets for the No. 6 pick and Vilma,though that seems unlikely.
- 10,056
- 10
That whole Vilma situation the past year
- 43,676
- 8,688
Originally Posted by allen3xis
That whole Vilma situation the past year
Despicable....
Lost mad respect for Mangini over that....
Hope he goes somewhere and beasts next year....
- 10,056
- 10
Him on Jax, is a good look
If we did that trade
.....just stay at 6 and take Gholston, tradeVilma for other pick(s)
If we did that trade
- 7,993
- 10
Well down goes the drain any chance that Larry Fitzgerald will be traded in the offseason...........
Posted: 2 hours 45 minutes ago[h1]Cardinals: Fitzgerald not going anywhere[/h1]
By Jason Feller | NFL.com
INDIANAPOLIS -- The answer came in loud and clear: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will be an Arizona Cardinal next year.
At the NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday, Cardinals Vice President of Football Operations Rod Graves put to rest any doubts that Fitzgerald would not be in Arizona for the 2008 season.
"No question, no question," said Graves, when asked if Fitzgerald would be back. "He's a core player, and like so many other players we're excited about with respect to our football team, we are going to do what we have to do to keep that core player."
The question arose because Fitzgerald is going to count $16 million against the salary cap next season, a hefty sum, even for one of the league's premier wideouts.
Graves acknowledged that he would like to renegotiate Fitzgerald's original six-year deal, but affirmed that the wide receiver would remain with the team regardless. Fitzgerald has two years remaining on his contract.
"He's earned the right to be where he is," Graves said, adding that he had no problem with the original deal Fitzgerald signed, which included several escalator clauses. "We also determined that when we got to this point, that we would be back at the bargaining table to try to reach a long-term deal that would make it a little bit more palatable for us as an organization, and that's where we are. If we can't, then we'll move forward (with his current contract)."
Fitzgerald, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, caught 100 passes for 1,409 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2007.
Posted: 2 hours 45 minutes ago[h1]Cardinals: Fitzgerald not going anywhere[/h1]
By Jason Feller | NFL.com
INDIANAPOLIS -- The answer came in loud and clear: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will be an Arizona Cardinal next year.
At the NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday, Cardinals Vice President of Football Operations Rod Graves put to rest any doubts that Fitzgerald would not be in Arizona for the 2008 season.
"No question, no question," said Graves, when asked if Fitzgerald would be back. "He's a core player, and like so many other players we're excited about with respect to our football team, we are going to do what we have to do to keep that core player."
The question arose because Fitzgerald is going to count $16 million against the salary cap next season, a hefty sum, even for one of the league's premier wideouts.
Graves acknowledged that he would like to renegotiate Fitzgerald's original six-year deal, but affirmed that the wide receiver would remain with the team regardless. Fitzgerald has two years remaining on his contract.
"He's earned the right to be where he is," Graves said, adding that he had no problem with the original deal Fitzgerald signed, which included several escalator clauses. "We also determined that when we got to this point, that we would be back at the bargaining table to try to reach a long-term deal that would make it a little bit more palatable for us as an organization, and that's where we are. If we can't, then we'll move forward (with his current contract)."
Fitzgerald, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, caught 100 passes for 1,409 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2007.
- 25,100
- 23,866
HOLY @$%$
Fitz is making 16 million next year?!!?
Fitz is making 16 million next year?!!?
- 1,092
- 10
Originally Posted by TrillipinoTrapstar
Well down goes the drain any chance that Larry Fitzgerald will be traded in the offseason...........
Posted: 2 hours 45 minutes ago
[h1]Cardinals: Fitzgerald not going anywhere[/h1]
By Jason Feller | NFL.com
INDIANAPOLIS -- The answer came in loud and clear: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will be an Arizona Cardinal next year.
At the NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday, Cardinals Vice President of Football Operations Rod Graves put to rest any doubts that Fitzgerald would not be in
Arizona for the 2008 season.
"No question, no question," said Graves, when asked if Fitzgerald would be back. "He's a core player, and like so many other players
we're excited about with respect to our football team, we are going to do what we have to do to keep that core player."
The question arose because Fitzgerald is going to count $16 million against the salary cap next season, a hefty sum, even for one of the league's
premier wideouts.
Graves acknowledged that he would like to renegotiate Fitzgerald's original six-year deal, but affirmed that the wide receiver would remain with the
team regardless. Fitzgerald has two years remaining on his contract.
"He's earned the right to be where he is," Graves said, adding that he had no problem with the original deal Fitzgerald signed, which
included several escalator clauses. "We also determined that when we got to this point, that we would be back at the bargaining table to try to reach a
long-term deal that would make it a little bit more palatable for us as an organization, and that's where we are. If we can't, then we'll move
forward (with his current contract)."
Fitzgerald, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, caught 100 passes for 1,409 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2007.
I dunno, maybe he's saying that to generate more interest and keep the bids competitive.
- 31,964
- 1,056
Originally Posted by DomAir23
Rotoworld:
The Jets have given ILB Jonathan Vilma permission to shop himself for a potential trade.
Vilma is coming off knee surgery, but was a Pro Bowl alternate his second season, and just doesn't fit well into Eric Mangini's 3-4 defense. He'll seek a long-term deal with a team that would then have to work out a trade with the Jets. Reuniting with former Jets defensive coordinator Donnie Henderson in Jacksonville is a possibility. There has also been talk in St. Louis of the Rams sending the No. 2 overall pick to the Jets for the No. 6 pick and Vilma, though that seems unlikely.
Vilma & Spoon would be SICK!
- 34,115
- 29,458
DaJoka gotta be put on suicide watch.
It's hilarious how bad the Eagles need real wide receivers.
It's hilarious how bad the Eagles need real wide receivers.
- 37,287
- 19,666
Asante is lookin for a deal in the 10 yr./$100 million range with $30 mil. guaranteed.
Dude wants that Peyton Manning/Mike Vick (pre-stepping on pooch head days) paper.
Dude wants that Peyton Manning/Mike Vick (pre-stepping on pooch head days) paper.
- 3,580
- 10
Vilma needs to get outta NY. My fave LB right there.
- 4,769
- 11
Bye.
- 507
- 10
Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT
Originally Posted by DomAir23
Rotoworld:
The Jets have given ILB Jonathan Vilma permission to shop himself for a potential trade.
Vilma is coming off knee surgery, but was a Pro Bowl alternate his second season, and just doesn't fit well into Eric Mangini's 3-4 defense. He'll seek a long-term deal with a team that would then have to work out a trade with the Jets. Reuniting with former Jets defensive coordinator Donnie Henderson in Jacksonville is a possibility. There has also been talk in St. Louis of the Rams sending the No. 2 overall pick to the Jets for the No. 6 pick and Vilma, though that seems unlikely.
. MAKE THAT DEAL
Vilma & Spoon would be SICK!
what about Tinoisamoa? How did he do last season? Other than that, that is a deal that the JETS should def. take. Who would they use the #2 pick for?McFadden?
- 4,769
- 11
Originally Posted by MART1N PAYNE
Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT
Originally Posted by DomAir23
Rotoworld:
The Jets have given ILB Jonathan Vilma permission to shop himself for a potential trade.
Vilma is coming off knee surgery, but was a Pro Bowl alternate his second season, and just doesn't fit well into Eric Mangini's 3-4 defense. He'll seek a long-term deal with a team that would then have to work out a trade with the Jets. Reuniting with former Jets defensive coordinator Donnie Henderson in Jacksonville is a possibility. There has also been talk in St. Louis of the Rams sending the No. 2 overall pick to the Jets for the No. 6 pick and Vilma, though that seems unlikely.
. MAKE THAT DEAL
Vilma & Spoon would be SICK!
what about Tinoisamoa? How did he do last season? Other than that, that is a deal that the JETS should def. take. Who would they use the #2 pick for? McFadden?
I'd rather the Jets use the 6th pick, then trade Vilma & 3rd or 4th pick for D. Hall.
Revis + Hall + Rhodes + Coleman =
- 24
- 10
Report: Raiders' safety Huff ontrade block
Two league sources tell the Oakland Tribune's Jerry McDonald that it's "no secret" Raiders S Michael Huff is on the trade block.
Huff is going to be hard to trade with that $43 million rookie deal he signed in 2006. It's very surprising that the Raiders would be looking to unload Huff with no viable alternative behind him. Oakland needs a hitter at strong safety so Huff can move to center field and capitalize on his strengths. Feb. 24 - 1:23 pm et
Source: Oakland Tribune
Two league sources tell the Oakland Tribune's Jerry McDonald that it's "no secret" Raiders S Michael Huff is on the trade block.
Huff is going to be hard to trade with that $43 million rookie deal he signed in 2006. It's very surprising that the Raiders would be looking to unload Huff with no viable alternative behind him. Oakland needs a hitter at strong safety so Huff can move to center field and capitalize on his strengths. Feb. 24 - 1:23 pm et
Source: Oakland Tribune
- 3,347
- 10
^ Huff ain't going anywhere..... That's gotta be just a rumor
he was the 7th overall pick and has played well enough to warrant that pick, why would the Raiders trade him? It doesn't make much sense to me
he was the 7th overall pick and has played well enough to warrant that pick, why would the Raiders trade him? It doesn't make much sense to me
- 43,676
- 8,688
Originally Posted by Chester McFloppy
Asante is lookin for a deal in the 10 yr./$100 million range with $30 mil. guaranteed.
Dude wants that Peyton Manning/Mike Vick (pre-stepping on pooch head days) paper.
I cant fault him....But damn....
Get ya money!!!!!!
- 6,807
- 2,211
[h1][/h1]
[h1]Vet cornerback Bryant released after four seasons with Lions[/h1]
Associated Press
Updated: February 25, 2008, 4:39 PM ET
Bryant
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Veteran cornerback Fernando Bryant was released Monday by the Detroit Lions after four seasons with the Lions.
The 5-foot-10, 175-pound defender signed with Detroit as an unrestricted free agent in 2004 after five seasons with Jacksonville, who took him in the first round of the 1999 draft, 26th overall. He had seven interceptions in 109 starts in his nine NFL seasons, two of them for the Lions last year.
Bryant played and started in 38 games for the Lions, including all 16 games last season.
Bryant, who played in college at Alabama, was due to make $3.35 million next season.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
- 1,333
- 32
Rundown of players that the 49ers are rumored to be targeting
Monday, February 25, 2008 at 14:41:36 PT | Recommend | Print |
del.icio.us |
Digg It
49erswebzone.com
Various news sources are reporting players that the 49ers may show some interest in this week, whether it be on Thursday, the start of free agency, or soonerfor those players that were cut by other teams.
RB DeShaun Foster
ESPN's John Clayton expects the 49ers to sign free agent running back DeShaun Foster "in the next couple of days." San Francisco was quick tocontact Foster after he was cut last Thursday. The Niners would reportedly use him as a complement to Frank Gore, but he'd be the biggest threat forcarries Gore's faced since Kevan Barlow in '05.
DE Justin Smith
Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com is reporting that the 49ers are negotiating with defensive end Justin Smith.
WR Muhsin Muhammad
According to ESPN, the 49ers are one of three teams that may be interested in acquiring the services of wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad. ESPN states that he"would likely fill the slot in San Francisco, as Mike Martz needs speed and quickness outside." The other teams that may be interested are theRedskins and Panthers and ESPN seems to feel that a spot in Carolina would make the most sense.
WR Javon Walker
According to the Denver Post, the San Francisco 49ers are one of nine teams that are expected to at least inquire about a trade for Denver Broncos widereceiver Javon Walker. The other teams include Tampa Bay, Dallas, Washington, Tennessee, Pittsburgh, Carolina, Chicago and the New York Jets.
LB Lance Briggs
Various rumors that the 49ers are interested in linebacker Lance Briggs. However, the NFL is currently investigating charges that the 49ers tampered lastseason making overtures to the linebacker.
49ers negotiating with DE Justin Smith
Monday, February 25, 2008 at 11:18:08 PT | Recommend | Print |
del.icio.us |
Digg It
49erswebzone.com
Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com is reporting that the 49ers are negotiating (four days early) with defensive end Justin Smith.
Smith, a seven year veteran, played in 16 games for the Bengals last year and had 78 tackles with 2 sacks. He has 466 tackles and 43.5 sacks in his career. Hewas drafted in 2001 out of Missouri.
Monday, February 25, 2008 at 14:41:36 PT | Recommend | Print |
49erswebzone.com
Various news sources are reporting players that the 49ers may show some interest in this week, whether it be on Thursday, the start of free agency, or soonerfor those players that were cut by other teams.
RB DeShaun Foster
ESPN's John Clayton expects the 49ers to sign free agent running back DeShaun Foster "in the next couple of days." San Francisco was quick tocontact Foster after he was cut last Thursday. The Niners would reportedly use him as a complement to Frank Gore, but he'd be the biggest threat forcarries Gore's faced since Kevan Barlow in '05.
DE Justin Smith
Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com is reporting that the 49ers are negotiating with defensive end Justin Smith.
WR Muhsin Muhammad
According to ESPN, the 49ers are one of three teams that may be interested in acquiring the services of wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad. ESPN states that he"would likely fill the slot in San Francisco, as Mike Martz needs speed and quickness outside." The other teams that may be interested are theRedskins and Panthers and ESPN seems to feel that a spot in Carolina would make the most sense.
WR Javon Walker
According to the Denver Post, the San Francisco 49ers are one of nine teams that are expected to at least inquire about a trade for Denver Broncos widereceiver Javon Walker. The other teams include Tampa Bay, Dallas, Washington, Tennessee, Pittsburgh, Carolina, Chicago and the New York Jets.
LB Lance Briggs
Various rumors that the 49ers are interested in linebacker Lance Briggs. However, the NFL is currently investigating charges that the 49ers tampered lastseason making overtures to the linebacker.
49ers negotiating with DE Justin Smith
Monday, February 25, 2008 at 11:18:08 PT | Recommend | Print |
49erswebzone.com
Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com is reporting that the 49ers are negotiating (four days early) with defensive end Justin Smith.
Smith, a seven year veteran, played in 16 games for the Bengals last year and had 78 tackles with 2 sacks. He has 466 tackles and 43.5 sacks in his career. Hewas drafted in 2001 out of Missouri.
- 6,807
- 2,211
- 14,132
- 285
[h1]Giants have a Plan B if Hall slips by[/h1]
Monday, February 25, 2008
BY MIKE GARAFOLO
Star-Ledger Staff
INDIANAPOLIS -- In 2005, the Giants selected a cornerback with their first draft pick. The following year, they signed two veteran corners. And last year, they drafted the Jim Thorpe Award winner in the first round.
So why would they be looking to either trade for the Falcons' DeAngelo Hall or draft a corner in the first round of this year's draft? Well, because as much as the Giants believe they can never have enough pass rushers, they think they should have a wealth of cornerbacks as well.
"Cornerbacks are premium in this league. Everybody wants cornerbacks," general manager Jerry Reese said Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine. "We want them, too."
If they don't get Hall (because another team offers a better deal to Atlanta or they can't negotiate a new contract with Hall's agent), the Giants will likely go to the draft to find their corner. And while it's still extremely early in the process, there's a chance they could wind up with their second consecutive winner of the Thorpe Award (for best defensive back in college football) after drafting Aaron Ross last year.
Arizona cornerback Antoine Cason is projected by many draft gurus to be selected late in the first round or early in the second. A few scouts, who requested anonymity because they don't want to publicly reveal their team's draft boards, agreed Cason is currently a late-first to early-second selection. The Giants, at No. 31 overall, are likely taking a long, hard look at Cason.
There are a few other cornerbacks who might be available late in the first round: Troy's Leodis McKelvin (5-11, 190 pounds), Tennessee State's Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (6-2, 183) and Kansas corner Aqib Talib (6-1, 202), who grew up in Trenton before moving to Texas.
At 6-0, 191 pounds, Cason has a similar build to Ross'. And like Ross, Cason played a lot of zone coverage in college but has a long build -- something the Giants knew would help Ross play tough on receivers at the line of scrimmage. Cason has also shown the ability to play man-to-man coverage.
Plus, he's got a lot of confidence he can do it all.
"A good cover guy, who can play man (and) zone," Cason said yesterday when asked to describe a shutdown cornerback. "Good tackler, good awareness on the field and knows what's going on in the backfield, knows where his help is on the field. And just pretty much knows (everything) overall defensively and makes plays."
So, does Cason believe that's an accurate description of himself?
"Definitely," he replied.
Of course, a player who falls under that description would likely be an early first-round pick. Concerns about his speed are a reason Cason isn't up there.
But that's partly because he missed his junior-day workout last year, resulting in an automatic estimation that he runs a 4.55 40-yard dash. Cason, who skipped the workout because he was busy running with the Wildcats' track team, is hoping to post a much better time today (something in the 4.4s) at the RCA Dome.
"It doesn't bother me at all," Cason said when asked about the perception that he's relatively slow, adding later about the importance of the 40-yard dash: "It's all part of the process."
Cason has a few intangibles that will make him attractive to teams.
He's the cousin of Lions running back Aveion Cason, the son of former NFL corner Wendell Cason and the cousin of former wide receiver Ken-Yon Rambo. He started all 46 games in college, so he's durable, which is something the Giants love about a player. And he has shown great character off the field by starting a foundation called "Cason Cares" in honor of his late grandfather, Royce Rambo, who died after a long battle with leukemia last February. Cason sold red bracelets with the charity's name in blue letters on campus, helping raise more than $7,000 for leukemia research.
"Everything is now about me. Me, me, all the time," Cason said of his decision to help others. "I wanted to give back and do something positive, and (something) pretty much everyone can relate to."
Perhaps the Giants will relate -- and be impressed -- enough to make Cason their latest attempt to firm up the corners of their defense.
Anybody have info on Cason?Gunna?
- 31,964
- 1,056
Cason can play ball.
tune into NFL Network today and see what he runs in that 40. speed is his biggest question mark, other than that, he's da goods. If he runs 4.5 or slower,he can be grabbed in the 2nd round. if he puts up 4.4, Yall might not be able to get him at 30.
tune into NFL Network today and see what he runs in that 40. speed is his biggest question mark, other than that, he's da goods. If he runs 4.5 or slower,he can be grabbed in the 2nd round. if he puts up 4.4, Yall might not be able to get him at 30.
- 4,946
- 548
Looks like the Jacksonville Jaguars traded for Troy Williamson.
- 31,964
- 1,056
word, as long as they didnt give up more than a 2nd round pick, thats decent. that means they're going DE or OLine in the draft.
