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There, I said it _ signing T.O. a good idea
Inside the Oakland Raiders | Oakland Tribune — T.O. a Raider? Assuming he came at a reasonable price, there’s only one pertinent question: How fast can he get here? Even with the admittedly loose standards of Internet journalism, the Terrell Owens-could-be-a-Raider story is a flimsy one. But Al Davis just loves picking up Hall of Famers en route to retirement. He also doesn’t believe in chemistry, [...]
Oakland Raiders 5 mins agoRB Tomlinson Jets to New York
New York Daily News — LaDainian Tomlinson is on his way to visit the Jets, who are prepared to put on a full-court press for the future Hall of Famer, according to multiple league sources. From all reports, Tomlinson was impressed with the Vikings, but he left this evening without a contract.
New York Jets 12 mins agoTank happy to be a Bengal
Cincinnati Enquirer — While it briefly appeared last week that Tank Johnson might not be back with the Bengals, in the end, Cincinnati was where he wanted to be. The team officially announced that he was back on Thursday after receiving the signature on the four-year contract.
Cincinnati Bengals 24 mins agoJets’ writers are now Pool reporters
Green Machine | Bergen Record — The Jets agreed to terms Thursday on a one-year, $1.3 million contract with safety Brodney Pool, a restricted free agent who was with Cleveland last season. Because the Browns didn’t tender him, the Jets won’t have to compensate the Browns with a draft pick. Pool has been slowed by concussions during his career, but the Jets needed depth at the position after trading Kerry Rhodes to Arizona.
New York Jets 44 mins agoChiefs bolster receiver depth by signing Urban
Kansas City Star — There were times last year, particularly before the Chiefs signed Chris Chambers or during Dwayne Bowe's suspension that Todd Haley had a dilemma about which wide receiver to play.
Kansas City Chiefs 1 hour agoJets dive in, sign Pool
The Jets Stream | New York Daily News — The Jets jumped into the free-agent pool tonight, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $1.3 million contract with former Browns S Brodney Pool. Pool was due to become a restricted free agent, but he didn't receive a qualifying tender from the Browns. That made him free, with no ties to the Browns. Also, the Jets aren't required to compensate the Browns with a draft pick. Pool, a former second-round pick who has been slowed by a series of concussions over his career, joins Eric Smith and James Ihedigbo as the candidates to replace Kerry Rhodes. Pool has been a moderately productive starter when hea...
New York Jets 1 hour agoLT set to Jet East
The Jets Stream | New York Daily News — LaDainian Tomlinson is on his way to visit the Jets, who are prepared to put on a full-court press for the future Hall of Famer, according to multiple league sources. From all reports, Tomlinson was impressed with the Vikings, but he left this evening without a contract. After the Jets, he reportedly may visit the Eagles and Saints. The Saints could be a sleeper because of Tomlinson's close relationship with former Charger teammate Drew Brees. The Jets' connection is O.C. Brian Schottenheimer, a former Chargers assistant. The Jets might be the underdog in this battle, but never under-estimate ...
New York Jets 1 hour agoJets reach deal with free agent safety Brodney Pool
Newark Star-Ledger — Jets hosted Pool on Wednesday
New York Jets 1 hour agoLaDainian Tomlinson on way to visit Jets after failing to reach deal with Vikings
Newark Star-Ledger — Jets looking for running back to replace departed Thomas Jones
New York Jets 1 hour agoRaiders interested in Terrell Owens?
Instant Raiders | Santa Rosa Press Democrat — And how hasn’t this happened before? Adam Schefter, quoting his ESPN colleague John Clayton, tweeted today that “Next stop for Terrel (sic) Owens could be the black hole and the Oakland Raiders!”
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- LaGarrette Blount always planned to work out on March 18 Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times Oregon running back LaGarrette Blount wasn't at his school's pro day on Thursday, but that was not a surprise. He never planned to be, according to agent Zeke Sandhu.Sandhu said in a phone interview Thursday night Blount always planned to work out at Oregon's second pro day on March 18, and NFL teams were advised of that."That was already predetermined," Sandhu said.So Blount didn't go blow off any workout, he stuck to the plan that had already been set, and he'll run next week for NFL teams.Why would Oregon need two pro days, you ask?Well, Brian McIntyre of Mac's Football Blog had an answer t...
- Pitts on free-agent visit with Lions: I'll be there Wednesday Lions Blog | Detroit News Veteran free agent guard Chester Pitts said Thursday night via Twitter that he is scheduled to visit the Lions on Wednesday. Earlier this week, Pitts, who spent the last eight seasons as a starter in Houston, told Sirius NFL Radio that Miami, Cincinnati, Detroit and Seattle were among the teams
- Shanahan's message -- to Portis and others -- comes through clearly Redskins Insider | Washington Post During the recent NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, Coach Mike Shanahan stressed he expected all players to report for the voluntary conditioning program that will begin Monday at Redskins Park. Apparently, Clinton Portis got the message. "Oh, I guarantee you Clinton will be there," Shanahan said Thursday night during a media availability session at Morton's in Tyson's Corner. "I know Clinton too well. He'll be there and kick-off the offseason on the right note. I want my leaders to be there, and hopefully we'll have 100 percent participation. If not, I'll be disappointed." Shanahan, Gener...
- New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton discusses upcoming visit with free agent Jake Delhomme Times-Picayune Says organization has a lot of respect for longtime rival and former Saints backup
- Book deals in the works for New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton, quarterback Drew Brees Times-Picayune Both will be first-time authors
- Former Pittsburgh Steelers Larry Foote, Joey Porter eye possible jobs with Arizona Cardinals Arizona Republic Former Steelers linebackers Larry Foote and Joey Porter would love to re-unite as Cardinals.
- Does Boldin make Flacco a better option? CBS Sports Anquan Boldin is out of Arizona, but what sort of impact will he have with the Ravens? Our Jamey Eisenberg recently caught up with Boldin, whose arrival in Baltimore just might make Joe Flacco an elite quarterback option in 2010.
- Harris: Mason back with Ravens, cuts into Boldin's value ESPN Christopher Harris looks at the fantasy implications of Derrick Mason re-signing with the Baltimore Ravens, and how it affects a much more crowded receiver situation.
- Derrick Mason brought back in Baltimore FFToolbox.com Suddenly, the AFC is the division of wide receiver duos. The Baltimore Ravens re-signed wideout Derrick Mason on Wednesday to a two-year, $8 million contract. Mason spent the past five seasons with the Ravens, never missing a game and representing the team's most trustworthy targets. Mason had wanted to play again for Baltimore all along, but said that he would only return to the game if he got a two-year deal. That's exactly what happened. Mason, 36, is a fossil compared to other solid wide receivers, but he is coming off his eighth 1,000-yard season, including his third in a row. He will te...
- Harris: Bryant gets slight bump after joining Bengals ESPN Christopher Harris looks at the fantasy implications of Antonio Bryant signing with the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Bengals sign Antonio Bryant FFToolbox.com The Cincinnati Bengals have a legit No. 2 wide receiver. Or maybe more like a second No. 1. The team signed former Tampa Bay wide receiver Antonio Bryant to a four-year, $28 million deal on Wednesday. With incentives, Bryant could earn as much as $29 million. Bryant had a breakout season in 2008 with more than 1,200 receiving yards, 83 catches and seven touchdowns. Lingering pain from offseason knee surgery and a rookie quarterback dragged down his 2009 numbers, but he was still seen as the top unrestricted free agent wideout this year. Miami and Washington were also rumored to be vying for Br...
- Harris: Thomas Jones loses value with Chiefs ESPN Christopher Harris looks at the fantasy implications of Thomas Jones signing with the Chiefs, including the effect on Jamaal Charles' value.