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Thu Feb 23, 2006 --from FFMastermind.com

The Times-Picayune reports the Saints are not planning to place a franchise or transition tag on free-agent C LeCharles Bentley by this afternoon's deadline. That means the two-time Pro Bowler almost certainly will find a new home when the NFL's free agency period begins March 3. "I'm not ruling out the idea of coming back," Bentley said. "But with that being said, New Orleans has had ample opportunity to put their bid on the table. And once the other bids start coming in, I have to make the best decision I can." Bentley, a second-round draft pick out of Ohio State in 2002, was disappointed the team did not sign him to a long-term contract extension. The team did talk with his former agent, Peter Schaffer, last summer. "It just became pretty evident early on that we didn't have any common ground in terms of the magnitude of the contract," Saints GM Mickey Loomis said. Bentley, who is now represented by Neil Schwartz, is expected to seek a contract similar to what the Carolina Panthers gave OG Mike Wahle last year -- reportedly a five-year deal worth up to $28 million with $11.5 million in bonuses. Loomis also did not rule out the possibility that the Saints could re-sign Bentley, but they have allowed themselves the possibility to be outbid for his services.

I just want a pass rush... Is that so hard to find.... Apparently....