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[BullheadCardFan]

Eagles get the better of DeMeco Ryans trade

G.M. Rick Smith praised Ryans while shipping him to Philadelphia. “DeMeco Ryans contributed significantly toward helping us build the foundation we hope will bring a world championship to the city of Houston,” Smith said in a statement distributed by the team. ”His professionalism and leadership cannot be over-exaggerated. This move was mutually beneficial for the Texans immediate and long-term goals, DeMeco’s career, and the Philadelphia Eagles. We appreciate all the hard work and effort DeMeco invested in our organization and wish him only the best moving forward. He is a class act.”

And so for a mere fourth-round pick and the flip-flopping of third-round selections, the Eagles get something they badly need: a middle linebacker for their 4-3 defense.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/20/rick-smith-calls-demeco-ryans-a-class-act/

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Vikings sign fullback Jerome Felton

Last week, the Vikings added tight end John Carlson, giving him a $5 million signing bonus as part of a five-year, $25 million contract. Nice contract, but not a big-name player.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/20/vikings-sign-fullback-jerome-felton/

 

[joeshmo]

Right now Bell is having the Bills, Washington and the Cards duke it out with contract offers it would seem.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Right now Bell is having the Bills, Washington and the Cards duke it out with contract offers it would seem.

I don'y know if "duke it out" is quite the right term. It seems that it's he who is hoping to drive up his number through these visits.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Report: Mike Wallace told 49ers he wants more than Larry Fitzgerald

Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reports that Wallace wants a contract that surpasses the eight-year, $120 million deal that Larry Fitzgerald signed with the Cardinals.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ld-49ers-he-wants-more-than-larry-fitzgerald/

 

[BigRedRage]

Report: Mike Wallace told 49ers he wants more than Larry Fitzgerald

Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reports that Wallace wants a contract that surpasses the eight-year, $120 million deal that Larry Fitzgerald signed with the Cardinals.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ld-49ers-he-wants-more-than-larry-fitzgerald/

LMAO

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Report: Mike Wallace told 49ers he wants more than Larry Fitzgerald

Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reports that Wallace wants a contract that surpasses the eight-year, $120 million deal that Larry Fitzgerald signed with the Cardinals.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ld-49ers-he-wants-more-than-larry-fitzgerald/

Enjoy playing under the Tender, Mike!

 

[Kel Varnsen]

Report: Mike Wallace told 49ers he wants more than Larry Fitzgerald

Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reports that Wallace wants a contract that surpasses the eight-year, $120 million deal that Larry Fitzgerald signed with the Cardinals.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ld-49ers-he-wants-more-than-larry-fitzgerald/

He's not going to be nearly as fast now that his head is so big. Gimme a break.

 

[Shane]

Report: Mike Wallace told 49ers he wants more than Larry Fitzgerald

Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reports that Wallace wants a contract that surpasses the eight-year, $120 million deal that Larry Fitzgerald signed with the Cardinals.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ld-49ers-he-wants-more-than-larry-fitzgerald/

 

[crisper57]

I was about to post the exact same thing.

 

[CardsFan88]

Plus a 1st round pick?

...but that doesn't count to him...must be spending too much time near a smelter.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Jets QB Drew Stanton wants out

Tim Tebow's arrival in New York already has upset one New York Jets quarterback -- Drew Stanton.

The veteran backup, who signed a one-year, $1.25 million contract last Friday to be the No. 2 quarterback, has asked to be traded or released, a league source confirmed to ESPN Insider Adam Schefter.

http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/sto...drew-stanton-wants-tim-tebow-deal-source-says

 

[Shane]

Jets QB Drew Stanton wants out

Tim Tebow's arrival in New York already has upset one New York Jets quarterback -- Drew Stanton.

The veteran backup, who signed a one-year, $1.25 million contract last Friday to be the No. 2 quarterback, has asked to be traded or released, a league source confirmed to ESPN Insider Adam Schefter.

http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/sto...drew-stanton-wants-tim-tebow-deal-source-says

shiiiiit i would take 1.25 milly to hold a clipboard and be scout team QB

 

[Kel Varnsen]

shiiiiit i would take 1.25 milly to hold a clipboard and be scout team QB

No kidding. Poor baby, Drew Stanton.

I bet he gets released and is out of the league next season.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Bears add Michael Bush to backfield

The Chicago Bears agreed to terms Thursday with former Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush, and franchise back Matt Forte doesn't seem too happy about it.

Bush gets a four-year contract worth up to $14 million, including $7 million in guaranteed money, according to a source.

"There's only so many times a man that has done everything he's been asked to do can be disrespected!" read a post on Forte's Twitter account. "Guess the GOOD GUYS do finish last ..."

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/stor...go-bears-sign-michael-bush-matt-forte-unhappy

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Broncos sign WR Andre Caldwell

Peyton Manning's appeal is already paying off.

Free agent receiver Andre Caldwell elected to sign with the Denver Broncos on Thursday in large part because of the presence of No. 18 under center.

"He gets the best out of the receivers," said Caldwell, who spent the past four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. "That's a big reason why I came."
Before acquiring Manning, there were concerns that maybe receivers would be reticent to come to Denver and play for a run-oriented quarterback in Tim Tebow.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7...cos-add-wr-peyton-manning-sign-andre-caldwell

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Everette Brown signs with the Lions

Brown, a free agent defensive end who played for the Chargers last year, has signed a one-year deal with the Lions, Adam Caplan of Sirius/XM reports.

The 24-year-old Brown is a talented player but has been something of a disappointment since he was taken by the Panthers with the 43rd overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft. He totaled six sacks in two seasons with the Panthers, then was released after training camp in 2011. He caught on with the Chargers but played in only three games last year.

http://www.foxnews.com/

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Ravens add Corey Graham

Cornerback Corey Graham, late of the Bears, told the Chicago Tribune that he has agreed to terms with the team on a two-year deal and will sign with them on Friday.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/ravens-add-corey-graham/

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Patriots sign versatile fullback Spencer Larsen

Greg Bedard of the Boston Globe reports that the Patriots have reached a two-year agreement with former Broncos fullback Spencer Larsen.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/22/patriots-sign-versatile-fullback-spencer-larsen/

 

[Fitz Rulz]

Adam Schefter ‏ @AdamSchefter
And now, former Colts C Jeff Saturday officially has agreed to a deal with the Green Bay Packers.

 

[Duckjake]

Adam Schefter ‏ @AdamSchefter
And now, former Colts C Jeff Saturday officially has agreed to a deal with the Green Bay Packers.

As a coach? Their Center, Scott Wells, has been their starter for 7 seasons and made the pro bowl last year.

 

[PJ1]

As a coach? Their Center, Scott Wells, has been their starter for 7 seasons and made the pro bowl last year.

And he is now a Ram. No longer with the Pack.

 

[Duckjake]

And he is now a Ram. No longer with the Pack.

&*(%$$)%(%%$#@

 

[joeshmo]

For Bell it looks like the Bills are now out of the mix per Buffalo beat writers. Jurecki also tweeted early that he called his agent and the agent said we are still talking.

So that means it is now between Us and the Redskins.

 

[Mitch]

For Bell it looks like the Bills are now out of the mix per Buffalo beat writers. Jurecki also tweeted early that he called his agent and the agent said we are still talking.

So that means it is now between Us and the Redskins.

I would say that if we sign Bell, William Gay, Jay Feely and Mike Leach...the FA period is topped off with icing on the cake and we can enter the draft feeling free to draft for impact players.

The one other I privately hope for is P Donnie Jones. Man that guy is good and he could be a real difference maker.