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[IndelibleScribe]

Originally Posted by SouthStndJunkie

To put the length of his career in perspective in terms of the Lions, Jason Hanson was drafted only 5 months after Mike Utley was paralyzed in a game against the Los Angeles Rams in 1991. I was actually at that game.

Barry Sanders had just finished his 3rd season with the Lions when they drafted Jason Hanson.

Dan Reeves was still the head coach of the Denver Broncos when Jason Hanson was a rookie.

The Kansas City Chiefs last won a playoff game in 1993, Jason Hanson's second season in the NFL.

Peyton Manning was a sophomore....in high school when Jason Hanson was a rookie in the NFL.

Ronnie Hillman was about 7 months old when Jason Hanson was drafted.

Brett Favre was drafted in 1991, but started his first game in 1992....that's kind of amazing to think Brett Favre started his games played streak in 1992 and kept it going until 2010 playing at the QB position.

i'm only 25 and that **** made me feel old as dirt.

[errand]

Originally Posted by Lestat

lol it's Texas, they believe they can break away from the union anyways

[SouthStndJunkie]

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders have waived linebacker Rolando McClain less than three years after drafting him eighth overall.

[DBroncos4life]

Originally Posted by SouthStndJunkie

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders have waived linebacker Rolando McClain less than three years after drafting him eighth overall.

Raven

[SouthStndJunkie]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ional-combine/

British discus thrower puts on a show at Regional Combine

[ZONA]

Originally Posted by SouthStndJunkie

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ional-combine/

British discus thrower puts on a show at Regional Combine

I think he's got a good chance to sign as an undrafted player. Not sure anybody is going to risk a pick, even a low pick, for somebody who's never even put on a helmet before.

But at his size and speed, you sure would love the chance to sign him as an undrafted player and see what he can do.

[peacepipe]

Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

Raven

Bengals, they have a track record for players like that.

[SouthStndJunkie]

Originally Posted by ZONA

I think he's got a good chance to sign as an undrafted player. Not sure anybody is going to risk a pick, even a low pick, for somebody who's never even put on a helmet before.

But at his size and speed, you sure would love the chance to sign him as an undrafted player and see what he can do.

Plus, he is only 21 years old, so you could take a few years to develop him.

It would probably be a different story if he were in his late 20s or older.

[Smiling Assassin27]

Jim Leonhard to Saints:

Arran Andersen ‏@arranandersen 8m

“@jimleonhard: I got the okay from my agent. New year, new opportunity. We are glad to be joining the Saints.

Originally Posted by Smiling Assassin27

Jim Leonhard to Saints:

They didnt have anyone to fair catch punts?

[oubronco]

Josina Anderson ‏@JosinaAnderson 2h

Agent Carl Poston just told me that DE Andre Carter has agreed to a 1-year deal with the Oakland #Raiders.

[Smiling Assassin27]

Jets regular season schedule released today:

[Kaylore]

Originally Posted by oubronco

Josina Anderson ‏@JosinaAnderson 2h

Agent Carl Poston just told me that DE Andre Carter has agreed to a 1-year deal with the Oakland #Raiders.

Didn't the Postons get banned from representing players in the NFL for awhile?

[DBroncos4life]

Originally Posted by peacepipe

Bengals, they have a track record for players like that.

OR....


Rolando McClain - LB - Free Agent

The Ravens are reportedly nearing a deal with free agent ILB Rolando McClain.
After losing both Ray Lewis and Dannell Ellerbe, the Ravens are hungry to add talent at inside linebacker. McClain, the No. 8 overall pick in 2010 that flamed out in Oakland thanks in large part to off-field issues, certainly fits the bill. He also has a tie to GM Ozzie Newsome, as both are Alabama alums. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the two sides are scheduled to talk today "to see if they can iron out unresolved issues."

[TonyR]

Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

The Ravens are reportedly nearing a deal with free agent ILB Rolando McClain.

Damn. If this magically works out for them, which with their track record is very possible, that defense will be pretty good.

I hate that there are good players out there, and we appear to be done in Free Agency..

[Rohirrim]

Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

OR....


Rolando McClain - LB - Free Agent

The Ravens are reportedly nearing a deal with free agent ILB Rolando McClain.
After losing both Ray Lewis and Dannell Ellerbe, the Ravens are hungry to add talent at inside linebacker. McClain, the No. 8 overall pick in 2010 that flamed out in Oakland thanks in large part to off-field issues, certainly fits the bill. He also has a tie to GM Ozzie Newsome, as both are Alabama alums. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the two sides are scheduled to talk today "to see if they can iron out unresolved issues."

The "unresolved issues" in this case are all mental.

[TonyR]

Originally Posted by Bmore Manning

I hate that there are good players out there, and we appear to be done in Free Agency..

Yup, there are definitely some upgrade and depth signings to be had out there. But I suppose the same could be said for just about every team.

[oubronco]

Ravens ink QB Hanie


Owings Mills, MD (Sports Network) - The Baltimore Ravens signed quarterback Caleb Hanie on Tuesday.

Hanie served as Peyton Manning's backup for the Denver Broncos this past season. The 27-year-old Colorado State product served the same role for the Chicago Bears from 2008-2011.
Hanie has appeared in 10 games, throwing for 679 yards, three touchdowns and 10 interceptions. In 2011, Hanie started four games after Jay Cutler was sidelined with a broken thumb on his throwing hand.

[Tombstone RJ]

Originally Posted by oubronco

Ravens ink QB Hanie


Owings Mills, MD (Sports Network) - The Baltimore Ravens signed quarterback Caleb Hanie on Tuesday.

Hanie served as Peyton Manning's backup for the Denver Broncos this past season. The 27-year-old Colorado State product served the same role for the Chicago Bears from 2008-2011. Hanie has appeared in 10 games, throwing for 679 yards, three touchdowns and 10 interceptions. In 2011, Hanie started four games after Jay Cutler was sidelined with a broken thumb on his throwing hand.

I wonder if this means the Broncos will be drafting another QB?

[Boobs McGee]

"Hey, until these young guys start doing something, I'm not taking a back seat to them," Bailey said Tuesday, according to the Denver Post. "Later on, maybe, but right now I still feel like I can play at the level I expect and the level they expect me to at corner. Besides, I'm not even close to 36. I'm 34."

Bailey turns 35 in June.





http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...denver-broncos

****ing love Champ.

[IndelibleScribe]

hahaha Champ is the man and telling it like it is.

Sun-Sentinel reports that the Dolphins are working on a deal for Branden Albert.

Both sides trying to decide which Dolphins 2nd round pick will be compensation.

Originally Posted by TheReverend

Wow... so from Cassel and Albert to Smith and Joeckel at the cost of #1 overall and some 2nd round value.

The Chiefs are hilarious.

I actually think it will be Fisher, not Joeckel.

What would you have done?

[SouthStndJunkie]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ore-the-draft/

Bengals expect to sign either Harrison or Dansby before the draft