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SouthStndJunkie

03-10-2006, 10:05 PM

http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news_room/news/arts/5199.0.html

The Browns made an immediate splash in the free agent market Saturday by signing wide receiver David Givens.

That did not take long...lol

SoCalBronco

03-10-2006, 10:05 PM

Holy ****.

We were just joking around about that on the other thread and what do you know.

Quickly Shanny get on the phones....

Damn, that one hurts.

Clockwork Orange

03-10-2006, 10:06 PM

There is no tampering in the NFL. *wink wink*

DBroncos4life

03-10-2006, 10:07 PM

Im sure Big Willie is next to go there.

SoCalBronco

03-10-2006, 10:07 PM

There is no tampering in the NFL. *wink wink*

I'll chalk it up to Phil Savage being a brilliant negotiator and working out all the contractual issues, in addition to selling the organization and the city in 60 seconds!

Thats why they pay him the big bucks.

LOL

watermock

03-10-2006, 10:10 PM

It might as well be high noon instead of midnight.

baja

03-10-2006, 10:10 PM

That was a nice signing for them.

minibronco

03-10-2006, 11:04 PM

Browns | Team wastes no time in signing Givens
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:01:46 -0800
Zac Jackson, of ClevelandBrowns.com, reports the <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/13/nfl">Cleveland Browns wasted no time in free agency by signing free agent WR David Givens (http://www.kffl.com/player/5766/nfl) (Patriots) to an undisclosed contract.

big56fan#1

03-10-2006, 11:06 PM

Browns | Team wastes no time in signing Zastudil
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:14:28 -0800

Zac Jackson, of ClevelandBrowns.com, reports the Cleveland Browns wasted no time in free agency by signing free agent P Dave Zastudil (Ravens) to an undisclosed contract.

baja

03-10-2006, 11:14 PM

Shiit happening fast now,

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Saints | Brooks won't be back
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:51:11 -0800

Les East, of the Advocate, reports New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis confirmed the long-anticipated departure of QB Aaron Brooks hours before the league's trading and free agent-signing period got off to a belated start thanks to the protracted negotiations on a new labor agreement. "We're going to move on," Loomis told SIRIUS NFL Radio. "That's what it comes down to and how we do that will be determined in the next few weeks." Loomis said it's unlikely the Saints will be able to trade Brooks.

NCAA | J. Harrison does not work out at Pro Day
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:34:01 -0800

Gil Brandt, of NFL.com, reports Washington State RB Jerome Harrison decided to stand on everything he did at the NFL Combine instead of working out at his Pro Day on March 8.

NFL | Arrington gathering a lot of interest
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:32:04 -0800

Alex Marvez, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports free agent LB LaVar Arrington (Redskins) has drawn interest from 14 teams, according to agent Carl Poston.

Giants | Team will meet with Arrington Sunday
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:30:33 -0800

Alex Marvez, of the Sun-Sentinel, citing Newsday, reports free agent LB LaVar Arrington (Redskins) will meet with the New York Giants Sunday, March 12.

Jets | Team will visit with Rosenfels
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:30:09 -0800

Alex Marvez, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports free agent QB Sage Rosenfels (Dolphins) will visit with the New York Jets soon, according to a source.

Bengals | Team will visit with Rosenfels
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:29:05 -0800

Alex Marvez, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports free agent QB Sage Rosenfels (Dolphins) will visit with the Cincinnati Bengals soon, according to a source.

Texans | Team to visit with Rosenfels Saturday
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:24:34 -0800

Alex Marvez, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports free agent QB Sage Rosenfels (Dolphins) will visit with the Houston Texans Saturday, March 11, according to a source.

NCAA | Bullocks Pro Day results
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:22:19 -0800

Gil Brandt, of NFL.com, reports Nebraska S Daniel Bullocks only performed position drills at his Pro Day on March 8.

NCAA | T. Adams Pro Day results
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:21:41 -0800

Gil Brandt, of NFL.com, reports Nebraska DL Titus Adams worked out at his Pro Day March 8. Adams measured a weight of 303 pounds and ran his 40-yard dash with times of 5.13 seconds and 5.09 seconds. His short shuttle time was 4.73 seconds and his three-cone drill time was 4.69 seconds.

Redskins | M. Williams now an unrestricted free agent
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:15:32 -0800

Redskins.com reports the Washington Redskins did not tender an offer to restricted free agent DL Melvin Williams and he is now an unrestricted free agent.

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Browns | Team wastes no time in signing Zastudil
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:14:28 -0800

Zac Jackson, of ClevelandBrowns.com, reports the Cleveland Browns wasted no time in free agency by signing free agent P Dave Zastudil (Ravens) to an undisclosed contract.

NCAA | D. Stevenson Pro Day results
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:07:22 -0800

Gil Brandt, of NFL.com, reports Notre Dame OG Dan Stevenson worked out at his Pro Day on March 8. Stevenson measured a height of 6-5 1/4 and a weight of 300 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash twice with a time of 5.34 seconds. His short shuttle time was 4.55 seconds and his three-cone drill time was 7.33 seconds.

Browns | Team wastes no time in signing Givens
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 21:01:46 -0800

Zac Jackson, of ClevelandBrowns.com, reports the Cleveland Browns wasted no time in free agency by signing free agent WR David Givens (Patriots) to an undisclosed contract.

Bengals | Clemons release saves $1.35 million
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:59:11 -0800

Chick Ludwig, of the Dayton Daily News, reports the Cincinnati Bengals save $1.35 million in salary cap space by releasing DE Duane Clemons Friday, March 10.

49ers | New CBA could help stadium project
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:53:51 -0800

Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the new collective bargaining agreement could help the San Francisco 49ers build a new stadium. The new CBA has a more favorable G3 loan program, which helps franchised build money-making stadiums. 49ers owner John York said, "They've shown that by clearly addressing G3, and while I don't know all of the details about it, it is clearly an improvement and an expanded G3. So that will help in our efforts to get the stadium done."

NFL | Heyward tumor returns
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:51:27 -0800

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports former NFL RB Craig Heyward is in the hospital fighting for his life after a brain tumor returned. He will undergo surgery Monday, March 13, following the recent news that a tumor, called a chordoma, had returned. The rare, slow-growing tumors tend to recur, sometimes more aggressively, after their initial removal. The five-year survival rate for patients with chordomas is 50 percent, said Dr. Chris Krubert, of the Apollo MD Physician Services of Atlanta; odds drop to 35 percent after 10 years.

Panthers | Contract update: D. Foster
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:50:57 -0800

ESPN.com's John Clayton reports Carolina Panthers RB DeShaun Foster agreed to a three-year, $14.5 million contract Friday night, March 10, that includes a $4.5 million signing bonus. The $14.5 million could end up being worth another $3 million based on escalators and incentives.

Browns | Team to visit with Abraham
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:38:15 -0800

Ken Berger, of Newsday, reports New York Jets franchise free agent DE John Abraham will visit with the Cleveland Browns next week. As a prelude to trading Abraham, the Jets would sign him to a long-term contract negotiated between his agents and the team that is acquiring him.

Seahawks | Team to visit with Abraham
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:37:38 -0800

Ken Berger, of Newsday, reports New York Jets franchise free agent DE John Abraham will visit with the Seattle Seahawks next week. As a prelude to trading Abraham, the Jets would sign him to a long-term contract negotiated between his agents and the team that is acquiring him.

Broncos | Team to visit with Abraham
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:36:25 -0800

Ken Berger, of Newsday, reports New York Jets franchise free agent DE John Abraham will visit with the Denver Broncos next week. As a prelude to trading Abraham, the Jets would sign him to a long-term contract negotiated between his agents and the team that is acquiring him. Although the source said speculation that the Jets and Broncos were close to a deal Friday, March 10, was premature, there have been strong indications in recent days that Denver has emerged as the front-runner.

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Falcons | Team to visit with Abraham
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:35:52 -0800

Ken Berger, of Newsday, reports New York Jets franchise free agent DE John Abraham will visit with the Atlanta Falcons next week. As a prelude to trading Abraham, the Jets would sign him to a long-term contract negotiated between his agents and the team that is acquiring him.

Vikings | Have not completed restructuring efforts with Rosenthal
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:30:44 -0800

Kevin Seifert and Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have not been able to complete restructuring efforts with OT Mike Rosenthal, according to his agent Joe Linta.

Vikings | Have not completed restructuring efforts with Birk
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:30:23 -0800

Kevin Seifert and Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have not been able to complete restructuring efforts with C Matt Birk, according to his agent Joe Linta.

Panthers | Foster lands three-year deal
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:25:33 -0800

Darin Gantt, of the Rock Hill Herald, reports Carolina Panthers transition free agent RB DeShaun Foster has signed a new, three-year deal with the team. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Vikings | Team could meet with C. Taylor on Saturday
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:24:17 -0800

Kevin Seifert and Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings could meet with free agent RB Chester Taylor (Ravens) as early as Saturday, March 11.

Rams | Team not interested in Culpepper
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:11:39 -0800

Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams officials adamantly denied any interest in Minnesota Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper Friday, March 10, in the wake of new speculation involving Culpepper and the Rams. Since Culpepper is still under contract, tampering rules hindered the Rams from commenting directly. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, one team official wisecracked: "We may be going to Culpepper's for lunch, but we're not going to Culpepper for quarterback," referring to the popular restaurant in St. Louis.

Rams | Team to visit with Chavous?
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:10:26 -0800

Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports free agent S Corey Chavous (Vikings) may visit with the St. Louis Rams soon. Chavous' agent, Eugene Parker, declined comment on any Rams interest Friday, March 10. "There are several teams interested in Corey," Parker said.

Rams | Team to visit with Witherspoon?
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:08:51 -0800

Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports free agent LB Will Witherspoon (Panthers) may visit with the St. Louis Rams this weekend, according to multiple sources.

Cardinals | Team rumored to enter the race for Pickett
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:07:46 -0800

Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports there was talk Friday, March 10, the Arizona Cardinals are going to enter the race for free agent DT Ryan Pickett (Rams).

Browns | Team will pursue Pickett
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:07:09 -0800

Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the Cleveland Browns are expected to pursue free agent DT Ryan Pickett (Rams).

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Bills | Team will pursue Pickett
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:05:28 -0800

Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the Buffalo Bills are expected to pursue free agent DT Ryan Pickett (Rams).

Rams | Barker won't be back
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:04:39 -0800

Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Rams have informed P Bryan Barker that they are looking elsewhere for a punter in 2006. The unrestricted free agent will not be re-signed.

broncos-rock

03-10-2006, 11:30 PM

The latest from kffl says Givens has not signed with Cleveland as earlier reported. He is scheduled to visit the dolphins now.

big56fan#1

03-10-2006, 11:32 PM

Dolphins | Team will visit with Givens
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 22:20:03 -0800

Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports the Miami Dolphins have arranged a visit with free agent WR David Givens (Patriots) for Saturday, March 11. Apparently, earlier reports of Givens signing with the Cleveland Browns were premature.

watermock

03-10-2006, 11:35 PM

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Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:04:39 -0800

Breaking news...Terrell Owens has agreed to a 53 million dollar contract with the Denver Broncos

watermock

03-10-2006, 11:36 PM

I can't pull that off. j/k

ClevelandBronco

03-10-2006, 11:36 PM

Exit Antonio Bryant. Enter David Givens. Yeah, Cleveland jumped on it quickly, but I'm not convinced that it was an impact upgrade.

Antonio deserves some discussion here. Lord knows that TO's been done to death.

watermock

03-10-2006, 11:37 PM

Bryant might be a value trade.

SoCalBronco

03-10-2006, 11:38 PM

Jets | Vaynerchuck cant get laid
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:37:42 -0800

JetsTV.com correspondent A.J. Vaynerchuck is reporting that he is having difficulty finding female sexual partners at Hofstra University.

ClevelandBronco

03-10-2006, 11:38 PM

FADERPROOF

03-10-2006, 11:38 PM

The Cleveland Plain Dealer had a write-up about the David Givens signing in todays'(March 10th) paper, so this was a foregone conclusion that he would sign immediately as he became a FA.

baja

03-10-2006, 11:39 PM

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Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:04:39 -0800

Breaking news...Terrell Owens has agreed to a 53 million dollar contract with the Denver Broncos

If you're going to run a hoax you should at least get the time right.

ClevelandBronco

03-10-2006, 11:42 PM

watermock

03-10-2006, 11:44 PM

I gave sleepers that it was a joke.

Connecticut Bronco Fan

03-10-2006, 11:46 PM

Free agency begins with Culpepper still a Viking
ESPN.com

The Vikings tried to put a Friday night deadline on a trade of Daunte Culpepper but no deal has been finalized.

Three teams were in the supposed final bidding -- the Raiders, the Dolphins and the Titans. But the Raiders dropped out when they heard the price was going to be a second-round choice.

The Vikings were telling teams they could get a second-round choice for Culpepper, who asked to be traded early this week.

In other Minnesota news, the Vikings made contact with Seahawks guard Steve Hutchinson and are trying to schedule a visit over the weekend. Hutchinson is the Seahawks' transition player and is going to command more than $6 million a year. The Seahawks would have seven days to match any offer.

Givens and taken away: The first weird free-agency report of the night came from Cleveland, when the team's Web site reportedly signed Patriots wide receiver David Givens and Ravens punter Dave Zastudil. The only problem was it wasn't true. Givens' agent, Brad Blank, has his client on a 7 a.m. flight to Miami to visit the Dolphins, and he almost didn't send Givens to Cleveland because of the erroneous report. Blank theorized that someone hacked into the Browns' computer, but he emphasized that no deal is done. Givens is scheduled to visit the Browns on Sunday if he doesn't sign with the Dolphins on Saturday.

D.C. lobbying players: The Redskins came out swinging. They made contact after midnight Friday with 49ers defensive end Andre Carter, Rams safety Adam Archuleta, Chiefs quarterback Todd Collins and Steelers receiver Antwaan Randle El and have them flying in as early as Saturday.

Lewis waiting: The phones were quiet for Ravens halfback Jamal Lewis on Friday night. He didn't receive any calls in the first hour after the start of free agency and doesn't have any visits scheduled at this early date.

Chargers chatting it up: The Chargers made contact with Panthers safety Marlon McCree and will have him in for a visit Saturday. The Chargers are looking to upgrade at the safety position for the second consecutive year.

They tried to talk Saints center LeCharles Bentley into a visit, but he opted for another visit, presumably with the Eagles. There is a chance the Eagles could be willing to go to $6 million a year to sign Bentley.

Feeling the Brees: The Chargers front office says it didn't pull any incentives off an offer for outgoing quarterback Drew Brees. The Chargers have been offering him a contract for more than a month, and the contract is loaded with incentives in the first year because of his offseason shoulder surgery. Public confusion occurred when San Diego reporters heard Friday that the Chargers pulled the incentives off the table. The Chargers say that the offer still remains, but Brees appears gone from San Diego.

The former Purdue quarterback has decided to make a trip to New Orleans Saturday and then visit the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Carolina courting Witherspoon: Panthers linebacker Will Witherspoon heard from the Rams Saturday night and will be making a visit to St. Louis. Witherspoon could get a deal worth more than $5 million a year. The Panthers have been trying to negotiate a deal with him for a while. Now, they fear the Rams will sign him.

Seahawks seeking secondary help: The Seahawks contacted Giants cornerback Will Allen and will have him in for a visit this week. After cutting Andre Dyson, the Seahawks were in the market for a starting cornerback. Allen lost his job in New York to Sam Madison, who signed with the Giants Friday.

Packers focused on defensive front: The Packers called after midnight and talked Rams defensive tackle Ryan Pickett into coming in for a visit Sunday. The Packers could lose Grady Jackson in free agency. After re-signing defensive end Aaron Kampman and having the chance to draft Mario Williams with their first pick, the Packers are trying to upgrade their defensive line. The Cardinals and the Bills are also interested in Pickett.

Dream Weaver: The Houston Texans are hot after Ravens defensive end Anthony Weaver. Weaver will be one of their first interviews, and the Texans are expected to try go sign him over the weekend.

SoCalBronco

03-10-2006, 11:48 PM

Damn Skins.

Blueflame

03-10-2006, 11:56 PM

BroncoBuff

03-11-2006, 12:02 AM

I'll chalk it up to Phil Savage being a brilliant negotiator and working out all the contractual issues, in addition to selling the organization and the city in 60 seconds!

:~ohyah!:

You might be generous. It looks like SSJ had this posted at 5 minutes after midnight Cleveland time. Maybe ... 30 seconds?

And remember ... free agency began at 12:01

wabbit

03-11-2006, 12:15 AM

I'll chalk it up to Phil Savage being a brilliant negotiator and working out all the contractual issues, in addition to selling the organization and the city in 60 seconds!

Thats why they pay him the big bucks.

LOL

We're talking about Cleveland here, right??

Oh, ok, sarcasm...jet lag, sorry.

Crushaholic

03-11-2006, 01:18 AM

The Redskins are interested in Todd Collins?LOL

TheManeMan

03-11-2006, 02:54 AM

meangene

03-11-2006, 04:36 AM

Givens doesn't seem to be on our radar right now. He should be!

watermock

03-11-2006, 04:38 AM

test

Hercules Rockefeller

03-11-2006, 04:48 AM

Bentley off the market already

http://www.nj.com/eagles/times/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/114206883181510.xml&coll=5

Hercules Rockefeller

03-11-2006, 04:59 AM

Damn Skins.

Shanahan can't multi-task like the Skins can

Dr. Broncenstein

03-11-2006, 06:04 AM

Needa Pass Rush

03-11-2006, 06:23 AM

Givens doesn't seem to be on our radar right now. He should be!

I like the idea of adding Givens. He could become a #1. He actually looks alot like Rod.

Bronco_Beerslug

03-11-2006, 07:03 AM

Bronco_Beerslug

03-11-2006, 09:12 AM

Has anyone not talked to Blank about Givens?

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Browns | Team speaks to Blank about Givens
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 06:21:04 -0800

Michael Felger, of the Boston Herald, reports the Cleveland Browns have spoken with agent Brad Blank about free agent WR David Givens (Patriots), but a visit has yet to be arranged.

Saints | Team speaks to Blank about Givens
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 06:20:37 -0800

Michael Felger, of the Boston Herald, reports the New Orleans Saints have spoken with agent Brad Blank about free agent WR David Givens (Patriots), but a visit has yet to be arranged.

Seahawks | Team speaks to Blank about Givens
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 06:20:03 -0800

Michael Felger, of the Boston Herald, reports the Seattle Seahawks have spoken with agent Brad Blank about free agent WR David Givens (Patriots), but a visit has yet to be arranged.

Broncos | Team speaks to Blank about Givens
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 06:19:35 -0800

Michael Felger, of the Boston Herald, reports the Denver Broncos have spoken with agent Brad Blank about free agent WR David Givens (Patriots), but a visit has yet to be arranged.

49ers | Team speaks to Blank about Givens
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 06:19:04 -0800

Michael Felger, of the Boston Herald, reports the San Francisco 49ers have spoken with agent Brad Blank about free agent WR David Givens (Patriots), but a visit has yet to be arranged.

Bills | Team speaks to Blank about Givens
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 06:16:25 -0800

Michael Felger, of the Boston Herald, reports the Buffalo Bills have spoken with agent Brad Blank about free agent WR David Givens (Patriots), but a visit has yet to be arranged.

Edskins_RVA

03-11-2006, 09:16 AM

The Redskins are interested in Todd Collins?LOL
He worked with Al Saunders at KC. Skins need a veteran backup since Ramsey is likely to be dealt to the Jets soon. Collins already knows Saunder's system...

Edskins_RVA

03-11-2006, 09:17 AM

Shanahan can't multi-task like the Skins can
Keep in mind that some of this is "smokescreen" for negotiating purposes. Some is also just "interest". Whether or not they fit in or can be afforded is still a ?...