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MechanicalBull · 02-13-2009, 05:25 PM

I love it how it says that Cedrirc Benson is another possible Franchise Tag possibility for the Bengals. There is no way this guy gets tagged and paid top 5 money.

elsid13 · 02-13-2009, 06:18 PM

If Wiegman deal can not get done these are the two C that we should look at:
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...agent-centers/

Matt Birk Minnesota, 32; 6-4, 308; 5.38; 1998; 6^th round (173^rd overall); Joseph Linta — Veteran player who can still play solid football. He could help anchor a young line in transition.

Geoff Hangartner, Carolina, 26; 6-5, 301; 5.32; 2005; 5^th round (169^th overall); Leonard Roth – Is still young and has played, but needs the right team. (ties to the new OC)

broncosteven · 02-13-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MechanicalBull

I love it how it says that Cedrirc Benson is another possible Franchise Tag possibility for the Bengals. There is no way this guy gets tagged and paid top 5 money.

Funny but he was the 4th pick in the draft by Duh Bears a couple of years ago.

They had Thomas Jones at the time and the pick made no sense at all.

I ragged on the guy to my Bears Buddies, I called him Curtis Buston but I thought he was starting to play well before he went down during the Bear Bronco game.

I am kinda glad for the guy that he caught on somewhere.

I could see the bungles making the move if they cannot negotiate or do not want to negotiate a long term deal just yet.

Killericon · 02-14-2009, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by broncosteven

Funny but he was the 4th pick in the draft by Duh Bears a couple of years ago.

They had Thomas Jones at the time and the pick made no sense at all.

I ragged on the guy to my Bears Buddies, I called him Curtis Buston but I thought he was starting to play well before he went down during the Bear Bronco game.

I am kinda glad for the guy that he caught on somewhere.

I could see the bungles making the move if they cannot negotiate or do not want to negotiate a long term deal just yet.

Dude, he ran for 747 yards with a 3.5 average. If the Bengals tag him, they deserve all the **** that's gone wrong for them since that Pittsburgh playoffs game.

oubronco · 02-14-2009, 01:03 PM

Broncos | C. Bailey injury update
Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:13:27 -0800
Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey (elbow) is recovering well from elbow surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp.

oubronco · 02-14-2009, 03:10 PM

Broncos' free agents not drawing much interest
By Dan Parr
Feb. 14, 2009

The Broncos have 11 players who will become free agents Feb. 27, but the team is in no hurry to re-sign any of them, we hear. Team insiders say there are no high-priority players in the bunch, and it’s conceivable that none of them will be back with the team for the 2009 season. The soon-to-be free agents include mostly past-their-prime veterans and a few younger players who have had mostly nondescript careers. A few of them, including RB Michael Pittman and MLB Nate Webster, could end up back with the Broncos on short-term, low-risk deals late in the spring if no other team shows any interest and Denver still has some spending money left over. Head coach Josh McDaniels’ club will be well below the cap this offseason, and sources say they expect the team to go after at least one high-priced free agent.

SouthStndJunkie · 02-14-2009, 10:47 PM

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...set-to-retire/

The Bears made plans Friday to move forward without two veteran offensive players; one departure was expected but the other will surprise many.Starting right tackle John Tait has informed the team he is strongly contemplating retirement, and an NFL source said the team expects Tait will walk away from the final year of his contract in 2009.

montrose · 02-16-2009, 08:59 AM

Sirius NFL Radio reports the Jags are expected to release Fred Taylor.

SouthStndJunkie · 02-16-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by montrose

Sirius NFL Radio reports the Jags are expected to release Fred Taylor.

A little more info....

JAGS CUTTING FRED TAYLOR

Posted by Mike Florio on February 16, 2009, 11:43 a.m. EST

A league source confirms for us that the Jacksonville Jaguars will be releasing on Monday veteran running back Fred Taylor.

We chased this one after receiving a tip via e-mail from a reader who said our friends at 1010XL in Jacksonville are reporting that the team will announce the move later today at a press conference.

Taylor, a first-round pick of the Jags in 1998, was due to receive a base salary of $5 million in 2009, and $6 million in 2010.

Taylor has rushed for 11,271 yards on 264 2,428 carries, good for an average of 4.6 yards.

He instantly becomes an unrestricted free agent, and he can sign with any team.

UPDATE: Per Michael C. Wright of the Florida Times-Union, the Jags made the move in order to get younger at the tailback position. The announcement will come at a 1:30 p.m. EST press event.

SouthStndJunkie · 02-16-2009, 11:42 AM

RAVENS DUMP MCALISTER

Posted by Mike Florio on February 16, 2009, 2:20 p.m. EST

On the same day that the Jaguars released a first-round pick from the 1998 draft, the Ravens have done the same thing, albeit with less fanfare, to a first-rounder from the following year.

Per a league source, the Ravens have parted ways with cornerback Chris McAlister.

The move comes as little surprise, given that McAlister was due to earn base salaries of $8 million in each of the next three seasons.

McAlister played in only six games last season before hearing to the injured reserve list. He was benched at one point by coach John Harbaugh after violating the team’s dress code.

The ten-year veteran was the first draft choice of the Brian Billick era.

SouthStndJunkie · 02-16-2009, 12:45 PM

Jets get late future pick to close book on Favre… Assuming veteran QB Brett Favre stays retired, Green Bay will owe the New York Jets a 7th round pick at the 2010 to complete the trade in which the Jets acquired the future Hall-of-Famer last summer. The Packers will still receive a 3rd rounder from the Jets at this year’s draft as the main compensation for Favre who announced he will be retiring earlier this month. The provision attached to the deal which would require the Jets to give the Packers three first-round picks if they were ever to trade Favre to an NFC North team still stands.

oubronco · 02-16-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthStndJunkie

RAVENS DUMP MCALISTER

Posted by Mike Florio on February 16, 2009, 2:20 p.m. EST

On the same day that the Jaguars released a first-round pick from the 1998 draft, the Ravens have done the same thing, albeit with less fanfare, to a first-rounder from the following year.

Per a league source, the Ravens have parted ways with cornerback Chris McAlister.

The move comes as little surprise, given that McAlister was due to earn base salaries of $8 million in each of the next three seasons.

McAlister played in only six games last season before hearing to the injured reserve list. He was benched at one point by coach John Harbaugh after violating the team’s dress code.

The ten-year veteran was the first draft choice of the Brian Billick era.

Mcallister would be a nice pickup

Beantown Bronco · 02-16-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by oubronco

Mcallister would be a nice pickup

to be immediately followed by 100 posts complaining about how the Broncos only pick up injury-riddled players.

SouthStndJunkie · 02-16-2009, 01:08 PM

The Cincinnati Bengals have used their designated franchise tag, and it's not on the player some expected.

On Monday, the team tagged kicker Shayne Graham for the 2009 season. Graham will be paid $2.483 million, the average salary of the top five kickers in the NFL from the previous season to remain in a Bengal uniform.

SouthStndJunkie · 02-16-2009, 03:56 PM

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...agent-tackles/

Notes From Lombardi: Free Agent Tackles

broncosteven · 02-16-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Killericon

Dude, he ran for 747 yards with a 3.5 average. If the Bengals tag him, they deserve all the **** that's gone wrong for them since that Pittsburgh playoffs game.

He was not on the team at the start of the season, he did not start until week 6, he did not have a game with over 20 carries until week 9 when he went over 100 yards vs Jags.
Philly was his worst game but Philly had a very good D, Bungles Oline not as good.

He popped off 171 vs Clevland and another 111 vs KFC to close out the year.

I really think the guy was clicking on a team where the expectations were not as high and he could play.

Killericon · 02-16-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by broncosteven

He was not on the team at the start of the season, he did not start until week 6, he did not have a game with over 20 carries until week 9 when he went over 100 yards vs Jags.
Philly was his worst game but Philly had a very good D, Bungles Oline not as good.

He popped off 171 vs Clevland and another 111 vs KFC to close out the year.

I really think the guy was clicking on a team where the expectations were not as high and he could play.

I agree. I thought Benson was good for them, and if they're smart, they'll try to resign him.

Giving him RB franchise money, though, is insane.

SouthStndJunkie · 02-16-2009, 09:32 PM

REPORT: CARDS TO TAG DANSBY

Posted by Sheil Kapadia on February 16, 2009, 11:16 p.m.

The Cardinals are expected to hit linebacker Karlos Dansby with the franchise tag, according to NFL Network’s Adam Schefter.

The move would pay Dansby $9.6 million and prevent him from becoming a free agent next week.

Earlier this month, Dansby said he “wouldn’t mind playing in a huge market” but it doesn’t look he’ll get that chance.

Dansby, 27, has spent all five of his NFL seasons in Arizona, since the Cardinals drafted him in the second round of the 2004 draft. He had four sacks, two interceptions and a pair of forced fumbles in 2008.

As Schefter points out, franchising Dansby would mean the Cardinals can’t use the tag on Kurt Warner, which was also considered a possibility.

cabronco · 02-17-2009, 09:35 AM

Saints | McAllister to be released
Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:03:04 -0800

Mike Triplett, of The New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports the New Orleans Saints and RB Deuce McAllister officially will part ways in a joint press conference Tuesday, Feb. 17. The Saints will save more than $4 million in salary cap space with McAllister off the roster.

crush17 · 02-17-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cabronco

Saints | McAllister to be released
Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:03:04 -0800

Mike Triplett, of The New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports the New Orleans Saints and RB Deuce McAllister officially will part ways in a joint press conference Tuesday, Feb. 17. The Saints will save more than $4 million in salary cap space with McAllister off the roster.

Always loved Duece. Pity to see him get injured so much the past 2 years.
Probably done for at this point but if he came at a reasonable price I'd love to see him compete for a spot in our rotation here.

DBroncos4life · 02-17-2009, 10:50 AM

Would anyone want Jeff Garcia as a back up QB?

TonyR · 02-17-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

Would anyone want Jeff Garcia as a back up QB?

For the right price, yes.

gyldenlove · 02-17-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

Would anyone want Jeff Garcia as a back up QB?

He won't sign here so that is very hypothetical.

He thinks he is a starter so he will probably go to a team that doesn't have a young pro bowl QB. Even so he is going to want a lot of money, he was not happy with his 4 million a year contract, so he is going to tough to accomodate.

montrose · 02-17-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

Would anyone want Jeff Garcia as a back up QB?

He doesn't fit this system.

DBroncos4life · 02-17-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by montrose

He doesn't fit this system.

lol what system.

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02-13-2009, 05:25 PM	#551
MechanicalBull Interesting Times Ahead Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,825	I love it how it says that Cedrirc Benson is another possible Franchise Tag possibility for the Bengals. There is no way this guy gets tagged and paid top 5 money.

02-13-2009, 06:18 PM	#552
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,079	If Wiegman deal can not get done these are the two C that we should look at: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...agent-centers/ Matt Birk Minnesota, 32; 6-4, 308; 5.38; 1998; 6^th round (173^rd overall); Joseph Linta — Veteran player who can still play solid football. He could help anchor a young line in transition. Geoff Hangartner, Carolina, 26; 6-5, 301; 5.32; 2005; 5^th round (169^th overall); Leonard Roth – Is still young and has played, but needs the right team. (ties to the new OC)

02-14-2009, 01:03 PM	#555
oubronco John Foneco !! Mile High Magic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sooner Country Posts: 20,569	Broncos \| C. Bailey injury update Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:13:27 -0800 Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey (elbow) is recovering well from elbow surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp.

02-14-2009, 03:10 PM	#556
oubronco John Foneco !! Mile High Magic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sooner Country Posts: 20,569	Broncos' free agents not drawing much interest By Dan Parr Feb. 14, 2009 The Broncos have 11 players who will become free agents Feb. 27, but the team is in no hurry to re-sign any of them, we hear. Team insiders say there are no high-priority players in the bunch, and it’s conceivable that none of them will be back with the team for the 2009 season. The soon-to-be free agents include mostly past-their-prime veterans and a few younger players who have had mostly nondescript careers. A few of them, including RB Michael Pittman and MLB Nate Webster, could end up back with the Broncos on short-term, low-risk deals late in the spring if no other team shows any interest and Denver still has some spending money left over. Head coach Josh McDaniels’ club will be well below the cap this offseason, and sources say they expect the team to go after at least one high-priced free agent.

02-14-2009, 10:47 PM	#557
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,237	http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...set-to-retire/ The Bears made plans Friday to move forward without two veteran offensive players; one departure was expected but the other will surprise many.Starting right tackle John Tait has informed the team he is strongly contemplating retirement, and an NFL source said the team expects Tait will walk away from the final year of his contract in 2009.

02-16-2009, 08:59 AM	#558
montrose Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 6,095 Adopt-a-Bronco: VP John Elway	Sirius NFL Radio reports the Jags are expected to release Fred Taylor.

02-16-2009, 11:42 AM	#560
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,237	RAVENS DUMP MCALISTER Posted by Mike Florio on February 16, 2009, 2:20 p.m. EST On the same day that the Jaguars released a first-round pick from the 1998 draft, the Ravens have done the same thing, albeit with less fanfare, to a first-rounder from the following year. Per a league source, the Ravens have parted ways with cornerback Chris McAlister. The move comes as little surprise, given that McAlister was due to earn base salaries of $8 million in each of the next three seasons. McAlister played in only six games last season before hearing to the injured reserve list. He was benched at one point by coach John Harbaugh after violating the team’s dress code. The ten-year veteran was the first draft choice of the Brian Billick era.

02-16-2009, 12:45 PM	#561
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,237	Jets get late future pick to close book on Favre… Assuming veteran QB Brett Favre stays retired, Green Bay will owe the New York Jets a 7th round pick at the 2010 to complete the trade in which the Jets acquired the future Hall-of-Famer last summer. The Packers will still receive a 3rd rounder from the Jets at this year’s draft as the main compensation for Favre who announced he will be retiring earlier this month. The provision attached to the deal which would require the Jets to give the Packers three first-round picks if they were ever to trade Favre to an NFC North team still stands.

02-16-2009, 01:08 PM	#564
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,237	The Cincinnati Bengals have used their designated franchise tag, and it's not on the player some expected. On Monday, the team tagged kicker Shayne Graham for the 2009 season. Graham will be paid $2.483 million, the average salary of the top five kickers in the NFL from the previous season to remain in a Bengal uniform.

02-16-2009, 03:56 PM	#565
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,237	http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...agent-tackles/ Notes From Lombardi: Free Agent Tackles

02-16-2009, 09:32 PM	#568
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,237	REPORT: CARDS TO TAG DANSBY Posted by Sheil Kapadia on February 16, 2009, 11:16 p.m. The Cardinals are expected to hit linebacker Karlos Dansby with the franchise tag, according to NFL Network’s Adam Schefter. The move would pay Dansby $9.6 million and prevent him from becoming a free agent next week. Earlier this month, Dansby said he “wouldn’t mind playing in a huge market” but it doesn’t look he’ll get that chance. Dansby, 27, has spent all five of his NFL seasons in Arizona, since the Cardinals drafted him in the second round of the 2004 draft. He had four sacks, two interceptions and a pair of forced fumbles in 2008. As Schefter points out, franchising Dansby would mean the Cardinals can’t use the tag on Kurt Warner, which was also considered a possibility.

02-17-2009, 09:35 AM	#569
cabronco Fish & Chips PFM Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: So.Cal. Posts: 5,469 Adopt-a-Bronco: wth happened	Saints \| McAllister to be released Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:03:04 -0800 Mike Triplett, of The New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports the New Orleans Saints and RB Deuce McAllister officially will part ways in a joint press conference Tuesday, Feb. 17. The Saints will save more than $4 million in salary cap space with McAllister off the roster.

02-17-2009, 10:50 AM	#571
DBroncos4life Hey pic Mod!?!?! FU Why yes, that is Bacon Bacon. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The wrong side of right. Posts: 26,521	Would anyone want Jeff Garcia as a back up QB?