Howard rumor from owner's meeting

papz · 03-24-2005, 02:21 AM

The Raiders have apparently become the latest team trying to snag defensive end Darren Howard away from the Saints. Howard, whom New Orleans tagged as its franchise player this off-season, has been on the trading block with the Cowboys mentioned as the team most likely to acquire him. But Oakland has talked recently with New Orleans, dangling players such as its own franchise player CB Charles Woodson (who carries his own $10.5 cap number for 2005) or another disgruntled CB Phillip Buchanon (who would like to be traded). Word is the Saints would prefer to make a deal before the draft, in hopes of also adding another pick from this year's draft. If a Howard deal doesn't happen by the draft, the Saints plan on keeping him.

I wouldn't mind Buchanon and a draft pick... the guy has shown flashes of becoming a Probowl caliber corner. A second rounder with it would seal it for me.

03-24-2005, 02:21 AM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Howard rumor from owner's meeting The Raiders have apparently become the latest team trying to snag defensive end Darren Howard away from the Saints. Howard, whom New Orleans tagged as its franchise player this off-season, has been on the trading block with the Cowboys mentioned as the team most likely to acquire him. But Oakland has talked recently with New Orleans, dangling players such as its own franchise player CB Charles Woodson (who carries his own $10.5 cap number for 2005) or another disgruntled CB Phillip Buchanon (who would like to be traded). Word is the Saints would prefer to make a deal before the draft, in hopes of also adding another pick from this year's draft. If a Howard deal doesn't happen by the draft, the Saints plan on keeping him. I wouldn't mind Buchanon and a draft pick... the guy has shown flashes of becoming a Probowl caliber corner. A second rounder with it would seal it for me.