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Bengals interested in Boulware?
The Baltimore Sun reported LB Peter Boulware, released by the Ravens on Wednesday, might have an early suitor in the Bengals. Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis worked with Boulware for five seasons with the Ravens.


Team by Team
Arizona Cardinals Updated:05/11/2005 The Arizona Republic reported Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin promised to attend training camp even if he is still on his contract, which runs for two more seasons. The team and Boldin's agent have discussed extensions ranging from four to six years, and the Cardinals have offered bonuses in the range of $8 million to $10 million.
Baltimore Ravens Updated:05/12/2005
The Baltimore Sun reported LB Peter Boulware, released by the Ravens on Wednesday, might have an early suitor in the Bengals. Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis worked with Boulware for five seasons with the Ravens.
Chicago Bears Updated:05/12/2005
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the team hosted linebacker Anthony Simmons on Wedensday in an attempt to address a need at that position. The team is looking for another starter to play alongside Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs. Simmons was released by the Seahawks in March in a cost-cutting move. At the current time, Hunter Hillenmeyer is the projected starter, but that could change. ... The Chicago Tribune reported the Bears have had preliminary discussions on a contract extension for CB Jerry Azumah, who's scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2005 season.
Cleveland Browns Updated:05/12/2005
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Browns are interested in recently released linebacker Peter Boulware, according to a source. His health is a concern to the team, however. ... As it stands now, the Browns will not pursue punitive measures against tight end Kellen Winslow Jr., who was in violation of his contract for riding a motorcycle, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Winslow, who had recently purchased the bike, got into an accident while riding it and sustained several injuries that could jeopardize his availability for the upcoming season. The team may ask for money back, but doesn't plan on releasing Winslow, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.
Detroit Lions Updated:05/12/2005
Cornerback Ty Law interviewed with the Lions on Tuesday in Detroit, according to the Detroit News. He is expected to visit next with the Dolphins. He was released by the Patriots in a cost-cutting move.
Green Bay Packers Updated:05/12/2005
Former Packers GM Ron Wolf says quarterback Brett Favre was not out of line for comments aimed at receiver Javon Walker, who is holding out for more money. The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports that Favre believes that Walker's absence loses points with his teammates and that this holdout will come back to haunt him. Wolf said that Favre is entitled to his opinion.
Miami Dolphins Updated:05/12/2005
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that the Dolphins are reportedly interested in defensive tackle Keith Traylor, who was released by New England in a cost-cutting move. Traylor would provide insurance at that position as Larry Chester and Tim Bowens recover from injuries.
Minnesota Vikings Updated:05/11/2005
Running back Onterrio Smith was stopped in an airport recently after officials found a kit used to mask drugs in his system, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He has two strikes following previous violations of the league's substance abuse policy. A third strike would result in a year-long suspension.
New England Patriots Updated:05/12/2005
The Boston Globe reported that with slightly less than $3 million of cap space remaining, the Patriots have some money to acquire players. The newspaper said New England might flirt with the idea of trying to get contract extensions for Adam Vinatieri and Richard Seymour; they might cut a veteran or two and replace them with better value players; or if they feel a veteran linebacker such as Peter Boulware could fit nicely into their 3-4 scheme, they have the flexibility to maneuver a player like that onto the roster.
New Orleans Saints Updated:05/12/2005
The Times-Picayune reported an attorney and friend of Tom Benson said the Saints owner was willing to take and move his team somewhere else, perhaps San Antonio, if he can't get a stadium deal in New Orleans.
Philadelphia Eagles Updated:05/12/2005
Quarterback Donovan McNabb feels strongly that receiver Terrell Owens will be on the field for the Eagles when the season begins, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. This comes a day after owner Jeffrey Lurie said the team will not renegotiate Owens' current deal.
Tennessee Titans Updated:05/12/2005
Quarterback Billy Volek and center Justin Hartwig are leaving their agents and signing with Drew Rosenhaus, according to the Nashville Tennessean. Rosenhaus has reportedly doubled his client list in the last season or two.

...slow day...

 

[MigratingOsprey]

New England Patriots Updated:05/12/2005
The Boston Globe reported that with slightly less than $3 million of cap space remaining, the Patriots have some money to acquire players. The newspaper said New England might flirt with the idea of trying to get contract extensions for Adam Vinatieri and Richard Seymour; they might cut a veteran or two and replace them with better value players; or if they feel a veteran linebacker such as Peter Boulware could fit nicely into their 3-4 scheme, they have the flexibility to maneuver a player like that onto the roster.

frightening thought

 

[Russ Smith]

...slow day...

Interesting on Walker and Favre. Last night I saw Dan Patrick grilling Drew Rosenhaus on ESPN about holdouts. Drew was saying you can't label me as a guy who holds people out I have over 60 NFL players and most of them aren't holding out. Then he said that holdouts don't count until training camp. Kept saying he respected Philly and Green bay too much to negotiate in public.

Patrick said well didn't TO do that when he went on TV and said that his contract wasn't enough he needed to feed his family?

When he got to Walker and Favre, Rosenhaus said something like "I love Brett, he's Javon's QB he makes him a better player. But people don't realize Brett Favre has had contract problems before himself, but in his case Green Bay always treated him favorably and he never had to push to get his fair market value, that is what we're trying to get for Javon."

Having realized that Rosenhaus was basically stating the exact same opinion on Favre's comments that I did, I had to run upstairs and take a long shower to make myself feel clean.

FWIW Rosenhaus said he doesn't like to hold players out and that there's no financial benefits to him doing so, his goal is to have all his players signed and in camp on time every year.

 

[Redheart]

...Having realized that Rosenhaus was basically stating the exact same opinion on Favre's comments that I did, I had to run upstairs and take a long shower to make myself feel clean. ...

 

[Totally_Red]

Saw the same interview

Interesting on Walker and Favre. Last night I saw Dan Patrick grilling Drew Rosenhaus on ESPN about holdouts. Drew was saying you can't label me as a guy who holds people out I have over 60 NFL players and most of them aren't holding out. Then he said that holdouts don't count until training camp. Kept saying he respected Philly and Green bay too much to negotiate in public.

Patrick said well didn't TO do that when he went on TV and said that his contract wasn't enough he needed to feed his family?

When he got to Walker and Favre, Rosenhaus said something like "I love Brett, he's Javon's QB he makes him a better player. But people don't realize Brett Favre has had contract problems before himself, but in his case Green Bay always treated him favorably and he never had to push to get his fair market value, that is what we're trying to get for Javon."

Having realized that Rosenhaus was basically stating the exact same opinion on Favre's comments that I did, I had to run upstairs and take a long shower to make myself feel clean.

FWIW Rosenhaus said he doesn't like to hold players out and that there's no financial benefits to him doing so, his goal is to have all his players signed and in camp on time every year.

I felt that Rosenhaus was on the defensive in that interview. Philly's hard line may be starting to worry him and Patrick grilled him like a Texas steak.

Just a feeling, but he might want to get something done for Anquan before July 1st. He may feel he needs another feather in his cap (the first being Santana Moss' extension with the Redskins.)