Monday FA Buzz

LKelley67 · 02-28-2005, 07:34 AM

the tennesseean-
First round or not, the Titans will be major players in the April draft when it comes to cornerback. They cut Samari Rolle in a salary cap purge and will allow Andre Dyson to depart as unrestricted free agent. Tennessee will be left looking for someone to pair with Andre Woolfolk as it reshapes the roster.
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also it seems if kurt warner sticks to his line of wanting to go to the best opportunity to start arizona would be the place. taking them out of the equation for qb\'s rodgers or smith would have a trickle down effect.

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Coles/Redskins- The bigger problem for the Redskins is that, if they don\'t move Coles by Wednesday, they\'ll likely be required to keep him through the 2005 season. His apparent willingness to forfeit $5 million in a deferred signing bonus payment due on April 1 will give the team cap relief this year only if the payment is waived before March 2.
The team also has been exploring strategies for trading Coles without getting back the $5 million, which would allow them to trade his rights to another team without his request for an extension being honored. But, really, who wants to give up draft picks for a guy who might have a stick up his rear end until he gets an extension?
The Ravens, Vikings, and Bucs reportedly are still interested in Coles. According to the Washington Times, the supposedly dead deal with the Jets for receiver Santana Moss still could happen.
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first i have heard of this one...
rocky mountain news-
The Broncos have offered former Pro Bowl quarterback Jeff Garcia a chance to back up Jake Plummer in 2005.
Garcia, who turned 35 Thursday, met with Broncos coach Mike Shanahan on Saturday night in Indianapolis while Broncos officials were attending the NFL\'s scouting combine.
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anyone have a take on this guy? he\'s from this fins earlier last year...
stltoday.com-
The Rams have what is believed to be a three-year deal on the table for free safety Antuan Edwards, but it appears Edwards is intent on testing the market.
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nfl.com-
Recently-released cornerback Samari Rolle from the Titans is going to sign a deal that includes a signing bonus of $12-$15 million, and is worth anywhere from $24-$26 million over the first three years of the deal.
Ravens free-agent corner Gary Baxter already has turned down a $10 million signing bonus from Baltimore.
Browns free-agent cornerback Anthony Henry is going to get at least a $10 million signing bonus.
And if recently-released cornerback Ty Law is healthy, watch out. Some team such as the Chiefs or Colts is going to pay him big dollars for the big task of trying to knock off the Patriots.
Suddenly, the one-year, $10.5 million tender that Oakland cornerback Charles Woodson signed looks like a bargain.

[Edited on 28/2/2005 by LKelley67]

02-28-2005, 07:34 AM	#1
LKelley67 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: baton rouge Posts: 2,540	Monday FA Buzz the tennesseean- First round or not, the Titans will be major players in the April draft when it comes to cornerback. They cut Samari Rolle in a salary cap purge and will allow Andre Dyson to depart as unrestricted free agent. Tennessee will be left looking for someone to pair with Andre Woolfolk as it reshapes the roster. ---------- also it seems if kurt warner sticks to his line of wanting to go to the best opportunity to start arizona would be the place. taking them out of the equation for qb\'s rodgers or smith would have a trickle down effect. ---------- Coles/Redskins- The bigger problem for the Redskins is that, if they don\'t move Coles by Wednesday, they\'ll likely be required to keep him through the 2005 season. His apparent willingness to forfeit $5 million in a deferred signing bonus payment due on April 1 will give the team cap relief this year only if the payment is waived before March 2. The team also has been exploring strategies for trading Coles without getting back the $5 million, which would allow them to trade his rights to another team without his request for an extension being honored. But, really, who wants to give up draft picks for a guy who might have a stick up his rear end until he gets an extension? The Ravens, Vikings, and Bucs reportedly are still interested in Coles. According to the Washington Times, the supposedly dead deal with the Jets for receiver Santana Moss still could happen. ---------- first i have heard of this one... rocky mountain news- The Broncos have offered former Pro Bowl quarterback Jeff Garcia a chance to back up Jake Plummer in 2005. Garcia, who turned 35 Thursday, met with Broncos coach Mike Shanahan on Saturday night in Indianapolis while Broncos officials were attending the NFL\'s scouting combine. ----------- anyone have a take on this guy? he\'s from this fins earlier last year... stltoday.com- The Rams have what is believed to be a three-year deal on the table for free safety Antuan Edwards, but it appears Edwards is intent on testing the market. ----------- nfl.com- Recently-released cornerback Samari Rolle from the Titans is going to sign a deal that includes a signing bonus of $12-$15 million, and is worth anywhere from $24-$26 million over the first three years of the deal. Ravens free-agent corner Gary Baxter already has turned down a $10 million signing bonus from Baltimore. Browns free-agent cornerback Anthony Henry is going to get at least a $10 million signing bonus. And if recently-released cornerback Ty Law is healthy, watch out. Some team such as the Chiefs or Colts is going to pay him big dollars for the big task of trying to knock off the Patriots. Suddenly, the one-year, $10.5 million tender that Oakland cornerback Charles Woodson signed looks like a bargain. [Edited on 28/2/2005 by LKelley67]