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Figured it would be eaisier to just put everyones thoughts into one thread. Plus I found this to be interesting so I just didn't make this thread for no reason.
Titans | Team will likely let Smith test market
Tue, 27 Feb 2007 07:20:53 -0800
Paul Kuharsky, of the Tennessean, reports the Tennessee Titans seem willing to let pending free agent DT Robaire Smith test the market, although the team would be willing to re-sign him at some point.
6'4 314 lbs 7 year pro.
Might be worth a look.
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Oh here is another tidbit from Pro football talk.
ADALIUS HAS A DEALIO?
An industry source tells us that Ravens linebacker Adalius Thomas already has a deal in place with the San Francisco 49ers.
Thomas and Niners coach Mike Nolan were together in Baltimore, when Nolan was on Brian Billick's staff.
On Sunday, Thomas admitted that the Ravens "don't have the money" to re-sign him.
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If Adelius isn't coming here, I'd just as soon see him in the NFC.
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An industry source tells us that Ravens linebacker Adalius Thomas already has a deal in place with the San Francisco 49ers.
Wow, if that turns out to be true,, somebody is gonna be in trouble for tampering me thinks? that isn't allowed is it? can't be, otherwise, why would there be sucha frenzy on the first day of FA.
As for my thoughts on FA,,
I'd like the following:
Dielman or Stienbach (both would be way to much to hope for)
Clements
Fraley
Friedman (he wasn't bad and we may need him at either guard or center as a back up)
I don't know who, but if we could find a young up and coming RT,,, I'd be very interested... Hope Tuck can make it back, but I ain't holding my breath.
If we did that, then I wouldn't be so concerned who our first pick in the draft is...
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It is illegal but how can they prove it really? Both sides would just deny it.
I have to say I agree with your FA list. Friedman could stay for mere backup purposes but if we really had to let him go I can't say I would be too dissapointed.
I'm going to have to take a look at the RT situation. To tell you the truth I really haven't given it much thought so far this year. Don't know why.
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I don't know who, but if we could find a young up and coming RT,,, I'd be very interested... Hope Tuck can make it back, but I ain't holding my breath.
Found a guy I haven't really heard anything about.
Jordan Black Kansas City Chiefs
Versatile fourth-year offensive tackle seeking to solidify a starting spot on the Chiefs offensive line … Continues to improve as his role on offense expands … Former fifth-round draft pick is the club’s top reserve behind 11-time Pro Bowler Willie Roaf at left tackle … Is also a candidate to claim the starting assignment at right tackle for the Chiefs this season after starting four games at that post and six at left tackle in 2005 … Instinctive and intelligent performer began last season as the Opening Day starter at right tackle before seamlessly switching to left tackle for an injured Roaf … Also has seen game action working at both guard positions in his NFL career … Has played in 32 games on special teams and 17 contests (14 starts) on offense during his first three seasons.
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Versatile fourth-year offensive tackle
Versatile? I guess that's the description they give a lineman when he gives up 13 sacks on the season. Why he's so versatile at times he's like a 3rd defensive end for the other team! This little "bio" must be straight from the Chiefs website correct? I don't think a neutral source would be as kind.
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You would be correct.
Let me see if I can find anything else on him.
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Versatile? I guess that's the description they give a lineman when he gives up 13 sacks on the season.
Where are you getting your info from?
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Here is some good info from a neutral source and they seem to be praising him pretty well. Sort of. It's only part of a year but he does sound like he has potential.
Jordan Who?
Black's been a brick wall. By Clayton Wendler
Contributing Editor
Posted Dec 2, 2006
You know him as Jordan Black. Let’s start calling Kansas City's fourth-year offensive tackle by his real first name. Call him Brian Black.
Why? It’s very simple. The name “Jordan Black†has had a stigma attached to it in Kansas City for months now. Any mere utterance of that name would cause Chiefs fans to cringe.
They knew what it meant. Sacks, interceptions, bad offense. When Willie Roaf went down last year, Black almost became public enemy No. 1 in Kansas City. He was the anti-Roaf. The monkey wrench thrown into the works.
And now it’s 2006. Black is starting at left tackle for the Chiefs and has been since Week 3 against the San Francisco 49ers.
And guess what? He’s doing a fantastic job.
2006 started badly for Black. He gave up 4.5 sacks from his right tackle spot against the Bengals on opening day. Chiefs fans responded by beating themselves in lamentation.
But the move to the opposite side of the line has done wonders. The Chiefs are averaging 135 yards rushing since Black became the weakside protector. In games Black has started at left tackle, the Chiefs are scoring 23.6 points per game.
Forget about the old guy, Jordan Black. He's gone. The Chiefs are starting Brian Black at left tackle this year.
Sure, the Chiefs averaged 345 yards per game with Black in the lineup a year ago. And yes, they are now averaging 328 yards per game. That’s a dropoff, but not where it counts.
With Black getting their backs, Chiefs quarterbacks have been sacked once every 16 dropbacks this year. That’s only a marginal improvement over 2005 (once every 13.7 dropbacks), but when you consider that Damon Huard (and his lack of pocket awareness) was starting for much of this year, it’s a noticeable improvement.
The real difference is in turnovers. The Chiefs turned it over 12 times in Black’s six starts last year. In his nine starts at left tackle in 2006, the Chiefs have committed only seven turnovers, if you throw out Brodie Croyle’s garbage-time interceptions against the Steelers.
Clearly, that’s a huge improvement. But wait! There’s more!
According to Stats, Inc, Black was responsible for eight sacks a year ago. This season he’s given up only 3.5 from his left tackle position. That compares favorably to marquee left tackles around the league.
Peyton Manning’s blindside buddy, Tarik Glenn, has allowed three sacks and has actually committed more penalties (six against three) than Black in 2006. Baltimore’s Jonathan Ogden has given up 3.5 sacks. Minnesota’s Bryant McKinnie has allowed four.
Heck, you want to hear the shocking stat of the year? Seattle’s Walter Jones, who pretty much got all of the media praise that Roaf deserved while he was stll playing, has been a turnstile in comparison to Black. He’s allowed a whopping 7.5 sacks. You know that Black would be getting destroyed in the papers if he was having that kind of season.
Black has really improved, but you don’t have to take my word for it. Just listen to his quarterback rave about him.
“I think that Jordan has been the most improved player on the offensive side of the football when you look at the starting 11 and the impact that he’s had,†said Trent Green. “He has taken a lot of heat over the last couple of years, but I think the thing that has really helped him this year is that they picked a spot for him and he has stayed in that spot. In previous years he was bouncing from right tackle to left tackle to both guards, he was kind of a utility lineman and sometimes that’s hard as a lineman to get settled into a spot. I think the fact that he’s been able to be at the left tackle spot for a long time and getting comfortable, I’m real impressed with the way that he’s handled it.â€
So, is Black playing well? Absolutely, but let’s not all rush out to buy his jersey just yet.
The Chiefs have five games left. They face Cleveland, Baltimore, San Diego, Oakland and Jacksonville.
Four of those teams field tough defenses. The Ravens and Chargers in particular, especially with Shawne Merriman back for San Diego, will really test Black. Both squads have racked up 41 sacks.
The weakside passrushers that Black faces over these last five games have combined for over 30 sacks. With Kamerion Wimbley, Terrell Suggs, Shaun Phillips and Derrick Burgess staring him down, Black faces a veritable murderer’s row of sack artists.
It’s quite a challenge. Is Jordan Black ready for it? I think Brian Black is.
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It is illegal but how can they prove it really? Both sides would just deny it.
As proof, how about the players statement that a discussion has taken place,,, Won't that work? I mean he had to say it to a Reporter,, so there's your witness.. that should do it... yes?
I'm still not sure who the guy should be a RT,,, But there has to be one out there,,, Someone else posted about a guy from KC,, Jordan Black or something,,, Don't know anything about him
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One site is Huddle Report...
13 Sacks...15 games and 5 penalties
As comparison???
Davis---8 in 16 games and 11 penalties
Pashos 2 in 16 and 5 penalties
Starks 8 in 14 and 2 penalties
Want Guards???
Steinbach--16 games and 3.5 sacks w/5 penalties
Dielman--15 2 and 5
Coleman---15 5.25 and 4
Dockery---16 3 and 7
Gandy---Buff---16 12.5 and 3
Take it for what it's worth...lol
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Thanks for the info. I've seen stats like this before but had no idea were they were coming from. I don't know how much faith to put into these stats but 13? He probably sucks pretty bad.
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I'm sure it probably would but what reporter would be willing to give up his source?
I'm not real familiar with all this but I don't think the reporter can get in any trouble for not giving him up. If he did give up his source you can bet he won't be getting much info from anyone else.
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I have no clue...Couldn't care less about Pashos...
Keep in mind that penalties COULD nullify a potential sack ie Holding cause u got OWNED...lol...
One thing this doesn't show is PRESSURES & HITS...
Pressures & Hits are more important than a Sack...Did u get OWNED 1 time or are u a turnstile gettin' your QB killed every other attempt???
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Dielman or Stienbach (both would be way to much to hope for)
Considering the money they'd command, I'd almost hope we don't get both. We have to start drafting O-linemen, not keep bringing in FA guards all the time.
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I've read where we may have interest in bringing in Damion McIntosh (T-Miami).
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This is going HERE because the "Dielman Rumor" thread will be axed... NO RUMOR THREADS GUYS... Quote:
OVERTOAD SAID
So between a center, a right tackle (Shaffer ain't no left tackle) a new guard and a new center, it's going to cost us more than $20 million per year in cap hits. Now figure in another new guard and perhaps Tucker's contract (about $3.5 million in '07).
STOP IT TOAD...THAT AIN'T RIGHT...Every time u open your mouth about Cap Money u way overdo it...People freak out...U estimated but estimated WAY 2 DAMN HIGH...
IF any are due a RB or WOB it can be added...
Bentley's about 4M on a 6 yr deal 1.4M Base...Less than 2M of SB (12M???)
Shaffer's about 3M on a 7 yr deal 815K Base...Less than 2M of SB (12M???)
Fraley won't get squat for a SB...Say 5M for 4 yrs...He won't be but a 2M cap hit
Dielman at 12M SB for 6 yrs is 2M a yr plus a 1st yr base LES THAN 1M...3M MAX
THAT'S 12M MAX for 4 Starters...
Tucker if here is around 3.5 or 4.5M based on a 2.55M BASE...Pending any RB due...
A 2nd round Guard Starter won't be squat...MAYBE 1M
That's 17Mish MAX FOR ALL 5...
MAYBE 17% for an ENTIRE UNIT!!!!!!!!!!
STOP IT ALREADY...
And before anyone asks about Thomas as a #3 pick and the Cap that comes with it...If we take Thomas...TUCKER WILL BE GONE....
We've got plenty of room for
Dielman (less than 3M)
Clements (Less than 4 or 5M)
Fraley Less than 2M)
THOMAS (About 5M will be allocated to Draft Picks)
That's 14 or 15M for all the star FA's and ALL Draft Picks...
CARR if we want em'...We only take the 2 remaining years BASES...5.25M & 6M
THAT'S 20M FOLKS...
Add a Robaire Smith in the 2-3M Range and another 2nd tier FA at even 2M and where are we???
IN GOOD SHAPE STILL..........
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Watch what these teams do in FA...
All will dictate who's there for us at 36 as far as Offensive Linemen are concerned...Particularly a Starting caliber RG...
Early Round 2...
Oakland
Detroit (Forget them if they go Thomas)
Late Round 1...
Dallas @ 22
Baltimore @ 29
San Diego @ 30
Chicago @ 31
Hopefully Kalil and Grubbs are the 1st 2 off the board...Grubbs is a LG in the NFL and we'll have Dielman there (Wink Wink)
Then comes the 2 I TARGET for Day One Starting Right Guards...(Drooling)
Aaron Sears Tenn...
Justin Blalock Texas
On a side note...
There's rumblings we're interested in Miami OT (FA) Damion McIntosh...I'd imagine Tucker would be gone if we sign Mac...He's a RT...Or at least SHOULD be...With Butler in the fold Mac would prolly start at RT unless we use him as the #1 Tackle back-up...
Don't get excited...Except for the fact he's NOT A FAT ASS LAZY BUM...He's a Shelton all over...
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DinD...
just a small correction...
Early Round 2...
Oakland
Detroit (Forget them if they go Thomas)
Tampa
Late Round 1...
Dallas @ 22
Baltimore @ 29
San Diego @ 30
Chicago @ 31
Tampa has Davin Joseph and Sean Mayhan...only 1 backup G...that's another team of concern in round 2, IMO...
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Good catch...Add TB...
This is a year I would send a Player to move up a few spots to MAKE SURE we end up with a Sears/Blalock if need be...Much like Faine for DQ last year...
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i'm not sure i'd do that...of course it depends on who you're sending off, but...what i've read about these G prospects (and i'll admit i've SEEN none of them significantly), Sears, Grubbs, and Blaylock are all rated pretty evenly...only big diff is for projection of Sears to RT, which i suppose elevates his status for those that think that way...i wouldn't consider a move unless the 1st two go...yeah, then we'd be in a desperate spot, but i don't think all 3 are gone by 36... all that aside, i firmly believe Savage doesn't take a G in round 2...  ...
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Vikings | B. Johnson released Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:34:31 -0800 Updating previous reports, ESPNews reports the Minnesota Vikings have released QB Brad Johnson. Texans | Moulds released Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:21:14 -0800 ESPNews reports the Houston Texans have released WR Eric Moulds. Bengals | Team terminates contract of Simmons Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:02:35 -0800 The Cincinnati Bengals have officially announced terminating the contract of LB Brian Simmons. Lions | Verba released Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:02:38 -0800 The Detroit Lions have officially announced the release of OL Ross Verba. http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl
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Anyone watch the niners last year, does he still have his little dropsies? 
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Texans | Wiegert released Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:47:54 -0800 John Murphy, of Yahoo! Sports, reports the Houston Texans have released OL Zach Wiegert. http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl
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STOP IT TOAD...THAT AIN'T RIGHT...Every time u open your mouth about Cap Money u way overdo it...People freak out...U estimated but estimated WAY 2 DAMN HIGH...
IF any are due a RB or WOB it can be added...
Bentley's about 4M on a 6 yr deal 1.4M Base...Less than 2M of SB (12M???)
Shaffer's about 3M on a 7 yr deal 815K Base...Less than 2M of SB (12M???)
Do you actually know the numbers? Where did I ever say it was $12 million for ONE YEAR. I said it was for THREE years. 
Now since you're freakin' out (the only one, ironically *L*) I'm diggin' deep to get an EXACT number:
From RotoWorld on Bentley: Quote:
Signed a five-year, $36 million contract on 3/11/2006. The deal includes $12.5 million in guaranteed money. Bentley's base salary for 2007 is $1.4 million, and he will count $3.4 million on the team's salary cap.
$3.4 million. Check.
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The value of the first three years of Shaffer's deal is $17.5 million.
Let's be nice and round DOWN to $5 million per year in '07. We both know it's higher.
Fraley probably would be about a $3 million per year cap hit. You think he's only going to get $1 million per in SB money and a $1 million per in salary? You're crazy It'll take more than that to sign him. Look for that average to be about $1.5 mil per year in SB money as well as salary. He's not going to take veteran minimum
So we're at $11.4 million for three playes. Check.
I'd allready shown that Tucker was $3.5 million. So now we're at $14.5 million. Check.
Butler: $500k.
Now we're at $15 million.
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Kris Dielman's agent hasn't talked to the Chargers about a contract all week.
Amidst reports that Dielman will get a $6-$7 million a season, San Diego is probably going to drop out of the bidding. It's the smart move: Dielman is an above-average player, but at a replaceable position.
Again, that's courtesy of Rotoworld, as well as numerous reports. $6 mil per season is probably about right.
So now we're at $21 million.
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I agree. Let's go with $1 million.
So now we're at $22 million. We have a left tackle, a right tackle, a free agent guard, a 2nd round draft choice at guard, a center, and a backup swingman in Butler.
You do the math. We're allready at 20%, and all we have are five starters and one backup. We aren't counting a backup center, another backup guard, or another backup tackle. Let's just say those three players come to $1million. Now we're at 21% of our entire cap. If we sign a veteran player that number goes up even more.
So to be EXACT, assuming we spend on Dielman or Steinbach, we're going to spend 21% of our cap on offensive linemen this year. If we sign another FA vet, that number will again increase, depending on the player signed.
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MAYBE 17% for an ENTIRE UNIT!!!!!!!!!!
STOP IT ALREADY...
Stop what.........making sense? Your numbers are low. DAMNED low.
Under the assumption we're going to sign one of these two guards, we are going to spend 1/5th to 1/4th of our entire cap just on offensive linemen. That's a FACT. Not QB's, not RB's, not WR's, not CB's, not LB's, not DB's, not DL's. Just offensive line.
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I don't really see any reason why one of those guards shouldn't fall to us. There is alot of talent in this years draft.
Baltimore could use a RB, WR and now a LB with Adalius gone. I don't think they will adress the line until round 2.
San Diego needs secondary help pretty bad so I could see them going after a safety in round 1.
Chicago could use a CB and a pass catching TE if one is on the board. I might worry about them picking a guard but like you said Grubbs is a LG and I am pretty sure they need help on the left side.
Dallas, Oakland and Detroit are all a crap shoot so hard telling what they do before us. Though I could see Oakland taking a receiver with Moss and Porter possibly leaving.
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Toad...You're reading these contracts the WRONG way man...
U don't take a 6 year 36M contract and say he's making 6M a year...THAT AIN'T THE HIT...
Who cares how much the dude pockets...All we care about is the CAP HIT...
Your numbers are WAY WRONG...
Layout a contract for me and I'll tell ya' what the hit is for THIS year...I don't care about next year or the year after...That's up to our FO Guru to make sure it stays under control and can be re-done to LOWER THE CAP HIT...
How do u do that???...The best way is to convert a Due Roster Bonus which is ALL CAP HIT THAT YEAR into a Signing Bonus that gets spread over the extension life...U STILL have whatever the pro-rated original signing bonus figure is until the original contract expires...U add the 2 together and it's ALOT less than a Signing bonus pro rate hit PLUS an entire roster bonus...
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Toad...You're reading these contracts the WRONG way man...
No, you're just not accepting the kind of money these guards are likely to get 
Ok, let's take this from Mike Wahle's contract:
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It's not the best contract to compare, but it's a start.
$2 million per year in SB money. That's $15 million in salary over the five years. With $6 million during the last two and $2 million in '07, that leaves $7 million over the first two.
We on the same page so far?
So at best we're talking about the top guard contract two seasons ago going for $4 million per year.
There's no way that Diel or Stein sign for "only" that much. If they get something closer to $15 million as a SB over......let's call it 6 years, that's $2.5 million per season as a cap hit. If someone like Wahle got $2 million in salary two seasons ago, the lowest one of these guards is going to sign for is $2.5 million per in salary at the start of the contract.
So now at a minimum we're talking about $5 million per year as a cap hit. $6 million is far more likely at this point.
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$2 million per year in SB money. That's $15 million in salary over the five years. With $6 million during the last two and $2 million in '07, that leaves $7 million over the first two.
We on the same page so far?
NO...We're not...lol...
OK...Wahle's contract was...
5 yrs...25M...10M SB...
Here's his salaries
2005 1000000.00
2006 2100000.00
2007 2000000.00
2008 3000000.00
2009 3000000.00
Add those up...11.1M...Add a SB of 10M and we get...21.1M...
WHERE'S THE REST???...U can't look at it like u r...The rest is in Work-Out/Roster Bonuses...
And look at the 1st year salary...
His 1st year CAP HIT was 3.1M
Dielman is rumored to want 12M in SB...Justifiable...Lerner write's the dude a check...Happy for him...Woohoo...Say he signs 6 years and 42M...That's that 7M a year ON AVERAGE figure...
Cap Hit???...TWO MILLION PLUS HIS BASE...And the 1st year BASE I GUARANTEE will be less than 1.5M (I bet less than 1M)...And prolly LOWER...It's what the player "Gives" in exchange for the Big Up Front Check:...You think these guys give a flyin' uckola what their 1st year Base is when they just cashed a MEGA BUCK SB CHECK???
Based on THAT his 1st year Cap Hit is 3.5M...NOT 5 or 6...Or even 7...
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Gotta love thse rumors flying around this time off year.  Aaron Rodgers for Randy Moss? ProFootballTalk.com is reporting of a rumored trade that would send Oakland Raiders receiver Randy Moss to the Green Bay Packers for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Apparently trade talks between the Raiders and Packers for Moss are back on again. This rumor has the Raiders asking for a first rounder for Moss and the Packers countering with Aaron Rodgers. Just doesn't seem likely to me. Who is going to be the hier apparent?
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Donnie Edwards voided his contract and is set to become a FA.
Don't want him just throwing it out there.
Can't find a link but it just cam across ESPN.
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Capsules of NFL teams heading into free agency March 1, 2007 Click LINK for all 32 teams AFC NORTH
BALTIMORE RAVENS
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LBs Adalius Thomas and Tim Johnson; RBs Musa Smith, Ovie Mughelli and Nick Luchey; WR Alex Bannister; DT Aubrayo Franklin: DE Jarret Johnson; OT Tony Pashos; DB Gerome Sapp. RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WRs Devard Darling and Clarence Moore; KR B.J. Sams. NEEDS: If Ravens lose Thomas, they'll need a linebacker to fill his place on the league's top-ranked defense. Baltimore could also find itself short of offensive tackles if Pashos leaves, especially if perennial Pro Bowler Jonathan Ogden retires. Other positions on offensive line need attention after guards Keydrick Vincent and Edwin Mulitalo missed significant time with injuries. Ravens also are looking for a running back with release of Jamal Lewis, although they could re-sign Lewis for less money.
CINCINNATI BENGALS
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CBs Tory James and Rashad Bauman; TEs Reggie Kelly and Tony Stewart; QB Anthony Wright; RB Kenny Watson; Ss Anthony Mitchell and Kevin Kaesviharn; LB Marcus Wilkins; WR Kelley Washington; G Eric Steinbach; OL Scott Kooistra; DE Justin Smith. RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DT Shaun Smith; CB Greg Brooks; LBs Caleb Miller and Landon Johnson; OL Stacy Andrews; P Kyle Larson. NEEDS: Cornerback, where James played poorly last season and is a free agent, while Deltha O'Neal also struggled, is a priority. Linebacker after David Pollack's career has been threatened by neck injury and Odell Thurman is still suspended by NFL. Plus safety, defensive line depth (DT Sam Adams had knee/weight problems), offensive line depth (C Rich Braham has retired, Steinbach is a free agent), and backup quarterback. DE Smith was given team's franchise tag.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: Ss Mike Logan and Tyrone Carter; RB Najeh Davenport; WR Sean Morey; DB Chidi Iwuoma; DE Rodney Bailey; T Barrett Brooks. RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: RT Max Starks. NEEDS: With Mike Tomlin replacing Bill Cowher, Steelers' priorities might change. Watch to see if they sign a player or two who fits a 4-3 defense (Tomlin's preferred scheme) rather than 3-4 Steelers have played since early 1980s. Steelers don't have much cap room because every key player is already signed. However, G Alan Faneca, S Troy Polamalu, DE Aaron Smith and LBs Joey Porter and Clark Haggans are in final year of their contracts; all won't return in 2008. C Jeff Hartings' retirement frees up $3.6 million in cap room Steelers could use for replacements for some longtime fixtures. Immediate needs are a new punter to replace Chris Gardocki, a backup RB and another WR.
CLEVELAND BROWNS
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: S Brian Russell; C Hank Fraley; CB Ralph Brown; DEs Nick Eason and Alvin McKinley; Gs Cosey Coleman and Lennie Friedman; WR/KR Dennis Northcutt.
RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DT Ethan Kelly; LB Mason Unck; OL Nat Dorsey.
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j/c Vikings | Smoot cut Thu, 1 Mar 2007 14:40:20 -0800 ESPNews reports the Minnesota Vikings have cut CB Fred Smoot. Cowboys | Bledsoe Released Thu, 1 Mar 2007 14:10:26 -0800 ESPNews reports the Dallas Cowboys have released QB Drew Bledsoe. Saints | Horn Released Thu, 1 Mar 2007 14:00:45 -0800 ESPNews reports the New Orleans Saints have released WR Joe Horn. Chargers | McCardell released Thu, 1 Mar 2007 13:41:16 -0800 ESPNews reports the San Diego Chargers have released WR Keenan McCardell. www.kffl.com
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Colts | Stokley released Thu, 1 Mar 2007 17:04:03 -0800 ESPNews reports the Indianapolis Colts have released WR Brandon Stokley. http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl
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http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=2784811MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings released three former starters on Thursday: cornerback Fred Smoot, tight end Jermaine Wiggins, and tackle Mike Rosenthal. Smoot's tenure was marked by injuries, violations of team rules and a disorderly conduct charge for his actions at the infamous boat party in October 2005. After signing a six-year contract worth up to $34 million with a $10.8 million bonus, Smoot had three interceptions in two seasons with Minnesota. Wiggins led the Vikings in receptions in 2004 and 2005, but he never found a niche with new coach Brad Childress and had only 46 catches for 386 yards with one touchdown in 2006. Rosenthal started 33 games over the last four years.
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Call me crazy but I kinda wanted Dielman more.
Steinback is great and hopefully he can play T like some think but I just wanted Dielman.
But he will more than do. I'm happy.......if it's true.
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