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Steelers | Hughes released
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:18:33 -0700

Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have released PK Connor Hughes.

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Bears | Joe released
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:24:20 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears have released LB Leon Joe.

OLB Maryland 6'0½, 230, 4.47

Selected by Chicago Bears
Round 4, pick 16 (112 overall)
BIO: Finished with 112/5.5/1 as a senior after registering 103/9/1 the prior year. Bench presses 470 pounds and had a terrific Combine workout.

POSITIVES: Undersized but competitive linebacker who always gets involved in the play. Quick filling the gaps, redirects to the action well and immediately alters his angle of attack. Pursues with speed from the backside and flies around the ball. Gets depth in pass coverage and makes plays in every direction.

NEGATIVES: Slow adjusting off the initial block, gets caught up in the trash moving laterally and lacks body control. Quick coming up the field and over pursues the action.

ANALYSIS: Physically gifted for the college level, Joe is a bit small for any linebacker position in the NFL. Possesses the athletic numbers to make a move to safety or could play the weak-side in a three-four system.

PROJECTION: Early Seventh Round


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Bears | L. Joe could replace Briggs
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:13:55 -0700

Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears LB Leon Joe could replace LB Lance Briggs if he is traded.

"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins

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Jets | Ridgeway released
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:10:39 -0700

Randy Lange, of NewYorkJets.com, reports the New York Jets have released WR Dante Ridgeway.

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Cardinals | Team releases Bain
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:29:25 -0700

The Arizona Cardinals announced Monday, Aug. 27, that they have released CB Travarous Bain.

Hampton CB 6-0 175 / 4.43

Bain is a big-play corner with great speed and explosiveness. He is adept at breaking up passes and is a reliable tackler who is dangerous in the open field. Bain's game is still raw and he needs to add bulk, play more aggressively and must support the run better. He has the upside of a first-day pick, but he will probably fall to the later rounds

"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins

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Vikings | Henson released
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:18:14 -0700

The Minnesota Vikings announced Monday, Aug. 27, that they have released QB Drew Henson.

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49ers | S. Joseph released
Sun, 26 Aug 2007 18:49:35 -0700

Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers have released DB Sammy Joseph.
LSU

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Raiders | Gabriel released
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:19:40 -0700

The NFL Network reports the Oakland Raiders have released WR Doug Gabriel.

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Browns | O. Harris waived
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:36:10 -0700

The Cleveland Browns have announced they have waived DE Orien Harris.

Position: Defensive Tackle
School: Miami (FL)

Status: Senior

Height: 6-4

Weight: 302

40-Yard Dash: 5.27

Selected by: Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 4, pick 36 (133 overall) 2006

Positives:
He is your prototypical defensive tackle that can stop the run and get after the quarterback. Orien has all the potential in the world and for the most part he has lived up to the hype. He is a very unselfish player that does whatever is asked of him. Though his stats don't show it, he is a great pass rusher.
Negatives:
Orien has the size you look for, but doesn't take on blockers very well. He has no trouble at getting in the backfield, but rarely produces any sacks. He needs to polish his defensive moves as well.
Overview:
Orien Harris has all the potential in the world, and I think he will be a great defensive tackle. Has a nose for the ball and is constantly causing havoc in the backfield. He will make an impact on any team right away and is my sleeper pick. Watch out for this kid. He could be one of the best at his position in a couple years.
NFL Comparison: A young Warren Sapp

"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins

sarge06

What about Jerimiah Trotter or Mike Rumph?

saintsrule

I think they may have the players they want, but who knows they might see someone they like, or make a trade with a team for a player they know will get cut, but who they don't want to make it to the open market.