Free Agency begins...

[Stunseed]

Holy crap did Washington start quick.

45 million to De'Angelo Hall, and up to 115 for Haynesworth.

I hope Daniel Synder has a heart attack when Haynesworth's knee goes out, like most of his pickups do.

[BigWorm]

Haynesworth had one of the greatest years ever for a D-lineman last year, but shit 100 million? That's crazy. I think like 35 of it is guaranteed too, which is a shitload in the NFL.

[NocturnalRob]

God, the Skins break my fucking heart every year. This is insanity.

[Mtenda]

Yeah they spend money like crazy. However I remember reading an article in Forbes like 5 years ago about how they bring in more than any other team. That still true?

[NocturnalRob]

I know that they sell more in merchandise than any other team in the NFL (Cowboys?). And I think only the Yankees and Man U (now under the same umbrella) sell more than they do globally.

Although this may have changed recently.

[Wesley]

Aren't the Steelers pretty high up there too? One billion terrible towels x 10 dollars = PROFIT!!!

Also all this extra fabric probably costs a lot.

http://grandepescadoes.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834523fbd69e2011168425ac8970c-800wi
Pictured above - Steeler fans support Steelers by riding their "terrible blimp" to the game

[Ignot]

Is that fat chick wearing a wedding ring? My God....

[BigWorm]

I know that they sell more in merchandise than any other team in the NFL (Cowboys?). And I think only the Yankees and Man U (now under the same umbrella) sell more than they do globally.

Although this may have changed recently.

That's because they have so much turnover that you have to buy multiple jerseys per year if you want to have one of somebody who is still on the team. I don't think Daniel Snider ever says NO to a personnel decision, as long as it costs him a lot of money.

[BigWorm]

Is that fat chick wearing a wedding ring? My God....

It's ok man. That one may have gotten away, but there are plenty of whales in the ocean.

[Hulkein]

We'll miss you Dawkins.

[LMingrone]

What's everyone's opinion on the Patriots getting rid of Cassel? I know they franchised him to keep him from going to the Jets or any other division opponent. And getting rid of so much cap room was a good thing for them.

I hate the Patriots with a passion, so I'm asking strictly as an owner/GM. Good move? Bad move? I just think they could have gotten much more for him and Vrable.

[Ignot]

It's ok man. That one may have gotten away, but there are plenty of whales in the ocean.

LoL. I'm sad to see Fragile Freddie go to the Pats.

[Tea & Strumpets]

God, the Skins break my fucking heart every year. This is insanity.

A lot of Indians that I've talked to find that team name extremely offensive. What do you expect from a bunch of casino owners, though?

[Mtenda]

A lot of Indians that I've talked to find that team name extremely offensive. What do you expect from a bunch of casino owners, though?

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/1717/rightvh4.png

[Stunseed]

Kitna goes to the Cowboys? Romo insurance comes with a high premium, it looks.

The Broncos have made alot of moves. The Eggles have had alot of defections.

[Mtenda]

I'm happy that my Panthers were able to work out the Julius Peppers/Jordan Gross situation so that they keep Gross AND will get something in trade for the tagged Peppers.

[RichardCranium]

What's everyone's opinion on the Patriots getting rid of Cassel? I know they franchised him to keep him from going to the Jets or any other division opponent. And getting rid of so much cap room was a good thing for them.

I hate the Patriots with a passion, so I'm asking strictly as an owner/GM. Good move? Bad move? I just think they could have gotten much more for him and Vrable.

Terrible. They franchise Cassel and then trade him along with Vrabel to the Chiefs for a second round pick?

[Mtenda]

What's everyone's opinion on the Patriots getting rid of Cassel? I know they franchised him to keep him from going to the Jets or any other division opponent. And getting rid of so much cap room was a good thing for them.

I hate the Patriots with a passion, so I'm asking strictly as an owner/GM. Good move? Bad move? I just think they could have gotten much more for him and Vrable.

Good move.

Cassel is a good not great QB. His success last year was more a result of the system than his actual ability IMO. Compare his numbers to that of Brady in the previous year. I know there are some other variables to consider. But the difference is vast and Cassel looks very average. When watching him play I often thought he was inconsistent. Part of that could be lack of experience and he is probably a good fit for the Chiefs in theory. Though I doubt their ability to coach quarterbacks. Nonetheless, I think the Pats can find another Matt Cassel.

I don't think Vrable has much trade value. He's the type of player at 33 years old that would make a great free agent signing. But in a trade alone he couldn't draw much more than a 5th round pick. He's versatile. But at his main position he is not a top tier linebacker at this point in his career.

[SHAFT]

What's everyone's opinion on the Patriots getting rid of Cassel? I know they franchised him to keep him from going to the Jets or any other division opponent. And getting rid of so much cap room was a good thing for them.

I hate the Patriots with a passion, so I'm asking strictly as an owner/GM. Good move? Bad move? I just think they could have gotten much more for him and Vrable.

Better than having to pay him 15m to be a backup. They got what they could and didn't have to lose any money for it. Its a typical, smart move by the Pats.

[Sean of the Thread]

Winslow to the Bucs? Ugh.

We're going to probably Luke under center next year too.


blech

[Mtenda]

Winslow to the Bucs? Ugh.

We're going to probably Luke under center next year too.


blech

Not happy about Winslow? Dude, he's an fuckin solja!

[Ignot]

Winslow to the Bucs? Ugh.

We're going to probably Luke under center next year too.


blech

I thought it was a good pickup for the Bucs.

[SHAFT]

I thought it was a good pickup for the Bucs.

I like it too. Just count on him missing some games from time to time. He's gotta be thrilled to leave Cleveland and their staph infectious facilities.

[Sean of the Thread]

yeah he's a SOLJ'A but and idiot most of the time. Bucs needed a receiving TE but he basically tore down the browns club house with is attitude and behavior.

Without Brooks there to smack him in the mouth we'll see what happens.

[Sean]

Another super exciting off season in Buffalo to get asses in the seats..

[Hulkein]

Another super exciting off season in Buffalo to get asses in the seats..

Hah. Get a Posluszny jersey. He was the man at PSU.

[DoctorUnne]

Yeah they spend money like crazy. However I remember reading an article in Forbes like 5 years ago about how they bring in more than any other team. That still true?

That's true now, but they'll drop to #4 by 2010 when the Cowboys, Giants and Jets move into new stadiums.

[SHAFT]

Another super exciting off season in Buffalo to get asses in the seats..

What, Marshawn Lynch and his shotgun didn't get the city of Buffalo excited? They're not having great luck with RB's this decade.

[DoctorUnne]

I know that they sell more in merchandise than any other team in the NFL (Cowboys?). And I think only the Yankees and Man U (now under the same umbrella) sell more than they do globally.

Although this may have changed recently.

1. Dallas and it's not close
2. Pittsburgh
3. Green Bay

Washington is top 10 but not top 5. Washington rakes it in from club seats, suites and stadium signage. They have the highest-capacity stadium and the most premium seats.

[Androidpk]

Trading Cassel I can understand, but getting rid of Vrabel? I can't help but think that was a big mistake.

[SHAFT]

Trading Cassel I can understand, but getting rid of Vrabel? I can't help but think that was a big mistake.

He's a situational player at this point. He doesn't play every down any more. With Mayo they could afford to let him go. Plus, look at the picks they've got. I want to say they have 3 picks from 23-47 and you know they'll make solid choices.

I've learned to never doubt what the Patriots do. They'll be ok.

[Androidpk]

He's a situational player at this point. He doesn't play every down any more. With Mayo they could afford to let him go. Plus, look at the picks they've got. I want to say they have 3 picks from 23-47 and you know they'll make solid choices.

I've learned to never doubt what the Patriots do. They'll be ok.

Oh i'm sure they will be. It just sucks when your fav players are all leaving. Last year it was Asante Samuels and Donte Stallworth and now Vrabel. :(

[Sean of the Thread]

I thought Man U was under the Glazer umbrella aka Bucs?

[SHAFT]

Oh i'm sure they will be. It just sucks when your fav players are all leaving. Last year it was Asante Samuels and Donte Stallworth and now Vrabel. :(

Samuels is pretty good, but Stallworth is a bum. Ive been waiting for him to solidly produce for 5 years.

[Mtenda]

Samuels is pretty good, but Stallworth is a bum. Ive been waiting for him to solidly produce for 5 years.

QFT

As a former 13th overall pick his career has been pretty blah.

[DoctorUnne]

I thought Man U was under the Glazer umbrella aka Bucs?

They are.

[Sean of the Thread]

So where do the spankees tie in to that umbrella?

[DoctorUnne]

So where do the spankees tie in to that umbrella?

The Yankees have a joint-marketing deal with Man U to better sell NYY gear in England and Man U gear in the US. But as far as ownership goes they're different. The Yankees are owned by the Steinbrenners while Man U is owned by the Glazers, who also own the Buccaneers.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/1159026.stm

[Sean of the Thread]

Ah good. I feared the Steinbrenners had some sort of financial tie as in part ownership or some shit.

I was thinking financial umbrella.

[SHAFT]

How about TO getting cut? Good for Dallas. I believe TO's HOF chances depend on his choice of where to to from here. If he goes to Oakland, which everyone thinks will be his landing spot, he'll fade into obscrurity. But, if he signs with a contender, like NE, for a small contract and just shuts his mouth, he'll be fine. I'd love to see him on the same side of the field as moss and Brady. Imagine moss at split end, Owens at flanker and welker in the slot with Brady as the qb. It's over

[Mtenda]

How about TO getting cut? Good for Dallas. I believe TO's HOF chances depend on his choice of where to to from here. If he goes to Oakland, which everyone thinks will be his landing spot, he'll fade into obscrurity. But, if he signs with a contender, like NE, for a small contract and just shuts his mouth, he'll be fine. I'd love to see him on the same side of the field as moss and Brady. Imagine moss at split end, Owens at flanker and welker in the slot with Brady as the qb. It's over

Meh. Owens already has hall of fame numbers. More than likely he will end up with a team that consistenly overpays like Oakland. No way in hell the Pats would sign him.

[Androidpk]

How about TO getting cut? Good for Dallas. I believe TO's HOF chances depend on his choice of where to to from here. If he goes to Oakland, which everyone thinks will be his landing spot, he'll fade into obscrurity. But, if he signs with a contender, like NE, for a small contract and just shuts his mouth, he'll be fine. I'd love to see him on the same side of the field as moss and Brady. Imagine moss at split end, Owens at flanker and welker in the slot with Brady as the qb. It's over

That's some sick potential there. I'm sure Belichick would keep his ass in line.

[Mtenda]

That's some sick potential there. I'm sure Belichick would keep his ass in line.

Hard to say. It's not exactly the same thing as keeping Moss in line. I always thought Moss's problems were exaggerated and that he truly was the victim of playing for two piss poor organizations. Owens on the other hand seems uncoachable and downright oblivious to how much he affects the people around him. I really doubt they would even consider it for any price though because they just don't need him. Why gamble on such a volatile personality?

[SHAFT]

He wants to win and he's got a year or 2 left in him. I'd offer him something close to the vet minimum and include some behavioral or statistical incentives, I bet he acts accordingly. TO's never been cut before. This is humiliating for him, it has to be. A guy with his ego and talent getting cut?

[Mtenda]

He wants to win and he's got a year or 2 left in him. I'd offer him something close to the vet minimum and include some behavioral or statistical incentives, I bet he acts accordingly. TO's never been cut before. This is humiliating for him, it has to be. A guy with his ego and talent getting cut?

I guess at this point I just have a hard time believing humility will do it for him.

http://weblogs.newsday.com/sports/watchdog/blog/terrell_owens_crying.jpg

[DoctorUnne]

Moss would never play on the same field as TO. And I'd rather have a happy Moss on my team than a happy TO. Plus Brady and Moss already have that homoerotic connection.

One writer mentioned TO going to Washington which I think would make a lot of sense, given Snyder's attraction to high-profile free agents and the potential to lineup against the Cowboys and Eagles 4x a year.

[SHAFT]

Washington has publicly stated they have no interest in Owens. There's a list on rotoworld of all the teams that have said no on Owens so far.

[Sean of the Thread]

My money is leaning towards raiderland.

[Xanator]

He wants to win and he's got a year or 2 left in him. I'd offer him something close to the vet minimum and include some behavioral or statistical incentives, I bet he acts accordingly. TO's never been cut before. This is humiliating for him, it has to be. A guy with his ego and talent getting cut?

You really think TO wants to win? At this point in his career, yeah, I'm sure he does want a ring. But he was in a good position at first with San Francisco, went to a Super Bowl with Philly, and SHOULD have been successful in Dallas. And the teams generally are successful. The problem with TO is that whether the team wins or loses, he still complains if he doesn't get the touches that he feels like he should get.

Randy Moss was a guy who was accused of quitting on the field, and I don't think his problems were ever exaggerated. He definitely had his TO-esque moments on the field, and he's had a few legal problems off of it (which isn't something you can say for TO). But after things went bad in Minnesota, Randy Moss became a guy who took plays off game in and game out. I don't think anyone's ever accused TO of quitting on the field, but he's divisive in the locker room because he puts himself before the team. General consensus around here is that the Pats won't go after him, but he'll probably be an inexpensive, incentives-laden one-year deal, and you have to figure you'll be getting the best out of him if he wants to sign another big contract. Washington just likes to sign big free-agent flops, and they already spent six bajillion dollars on Haynesworth, so I'm also gonna go Raiders on this one.

Anyway, I'd like to see the Pats sign him. Randy Moss and Cris Carter in Minnesota was fun. How about Randy Moss and Terrell Owens, and this time there's an actual quarterback throwing the passes?

[SHAFT]

TO sleeps in a hyperbaric chamber and did so to come back from a broken ankle early to even play in that SB. It was a pretty courageous thing if you think about it. He risked his career for Philly. TO's problem is he's crazy, but I do think he wants to win.

[Mtenda]

You really think TO wants to win? At this point in his career, yeah, I'm sure he does want a ring. But he was in a good position at first with San Francisco, went to a Super Bowl with Philly, and SHOULD have been successful in Dallas. And the teams generally are successful. The problem with TO is that whether the team wins or loses, he still complains if he doesn't get the touches that he feels like he should get.

Randy Moss was a guy who was accused of quitting on the field, and I don't think his problems were ever exaggerated. He definitely had his TO-esque moments on the field, and he's had a few legal problems off of it (which isn't something you can say for TO). But after things went bad in Minnesota, Randy Moss became a guy who took plays off game in and game out. I don't think anyone's ever accused TO of quitting on the field, but he's divisive in the locker room because he puts himself before the team. General consensus around here is that the Pats won't go after him, but he'll probably be an inexpensive, incentives-laden one-year deal, and you have to figure you'll be getting the best out of him if he wants to sign another big contract. Washington just likes to sign big free-agent flops, and they already spent six bajillion dollars on Haynesworth, so I'm also gonna go Raiders on this one.

Anyway, I'd like to see the Pats sign him. Randy Moss and Cris Carter in Minnesota was fun. How about Randy Moss and Terrell Owens, and this time there's an actual quarterback throwing the passes?

I always saw Moss's issues as more of anger management problems whereas TOWENS has a full blown personality disorder. At any rate, if Owens comes to the Pats then Moss will likely end up stabbing him in the eye and they'll lose both of them. Why gamble when you have a good thing going?

[DoctorUnne]

Anyway, I'd like to see the Pats sign him. Randy Moss and Cris Carter in Minnesota was fun. How about Randy Moss and Terrell Owens, and this time there's an actual quarterback throwing the passes?

Not going to happen. They hate each other and wouldn't be able to coexist. Plus he couldn't wear #81.

Raiders make sense I guess, but why other than that they're a dysfunctional franchise known for taking on dysfunctional players? I'm sure the Raiders would WANT TO, but TO knows if he goes to Oakland he's never going back to the Super Bowl there. And I don't think he can get the stats he needs in one year there to get another contract somewhere else.

Even if it's not the Redskins, I think he has to go to some contender.

[SHAFT]

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/HeadLines.aspx?sport=NFL&hl=140954

And so Terrell Owens' career will die a slow painful death in Buffalo. Couldn't he have waited a bit? At least until the end of the draft.

[Mtenda]

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/HeadLines.aspx?sport=NFL&hl=140954

And so Terrell Owens' career will die a slow painful death in Buffalo. Couldn't he have waited a bit? At least until the end of the draft.

Wow. I never would have guessed Buffalo. Should be interesting.

[SHAFT]

I feel bad for Trent Edwards, poor guy. Its gonna be his 3rd season.

[Skeeter]

I had no idea TO was washed up.

[Ignot]

He couldn't have went to a better team.

[Mtenda]

Another super exciting off season in Buffalo to get asses in the seats..

haha....it just got exciting....for better or worse

[Sean]

haha....it just got exciting....for better or worse

I'm actually pretty excited. Despite T.O. being a primadonna buffalo needed a WR who is willing to play the middle of the field and take some of the coverage off Lee Evans. No one is afraid of Josh Reed or Roscoe Parrish (outside of special teams). 1 years 6.5m with all the cap space that Buffalo has is a drop in the bucket if it works and if it doesn't theres no real penalty to cutting him at anytime during the season. Hopefully though he behaves and it forces Jauron to make Schoener open up the playbook and stop calling 95% screen passes when it comes to the passing game.

Really though they just needed to do something to generate some excitement for a team thats been content just going 7-9 every year.

[Stunseed]

Wow....

Cutler to Chicago? It looks like the Bears may have overpaid a wee bit.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80f93745&template=with-video&confirm=true

[Keller]

The Titans should have swooped in.

Shame.

[RichardCranium]

The Titans should have swooped in.

Shame.

They have that young guy though. What's his name? Collins...

[Ignot]

Cutler came off as a big cry baby to me. Chicago is probably a good fit for him, though.

[Parkbandit]

Cutler came off as a big cry baby to me. Chicago is probably a good fit for him, though.

I would be pissed as well if I were him. He had a pretty good year last year.. and the new coach immediately starts looking for a trade? Fuck him and fuck the Broncos imo.

[Keller]

I would be pissed as well if I were him. He had a pretty good year last year.. and the new coach immediately starts looking for a trade? Fuck him and fuck the Broncos imo.

It's a business. Not personal.

That's like me throwing a hissy fit and deleting my boss from my facebook friends if I get laid-off.

Business is business.

[Sean]

It's a business. Not personal.

That's like me throwing a hissy fit and deleting my boss from my facebook friends if I get laid-off.

Business is business.

It's personal when your boss lies to you about his intentions.

[Keller]

It's personal when your boss lies to you about his intentions.

I disagree.

Up until the day of our last round of layoffs, our managing principal was telling all of us that we shouldn't worry, etc. Then the axe dropped, which he had to have known about for at least a week if not more.

It's business. You've got to reassure people to the best of your ability. If that means lying, then lie.

[Mtenda]

I disagree.

Up until the day of our last round of layoffs, our managing principal was telling all of us that we shouldn't worry, etc. Then the axe dropped, which he had to have known about for at least a week if not more.

It's business. You've got to reassure people to the best of your ability. If that means lying, then lie.

More like it's a bad habit of bad business.

[Keller]

More like it's a bad habit of bad business.

Was he supposed to be like, "We're going to lay off 7% of our headcount in the next two weeks. Go back to work, keep up morale, people."

No, he can't do that. The same way you can't be honest with players when you're shopping them. It's not good for their morale.

[Daniel]

Was he supposed to be like, "We're going to lay off 7% of our headcount in the next two weeks. Go back to work, keep up morale, people."

No, he can't do that. The same way you can't be honest with players when you're shopping them. It's not good for their morale.

You're comparing apples to oranges. You're a corporate cog that no one really gives a shit about. If this was the CFO or COO then you better believe he would be in the know about what was going on.

[Keller]

You're comparing apples to oranges. You're a corporate cog that no one really gives a shit about. If this was the CFO or COO then you better believe he would be in the know about what was going on.

What if the Board of Directors was looking to replace the CFO. Do you think they tell the CFO before they find a replacement?

[Daniel]

What if the Board of Directors was looking to replace the CFO. Do you think they tell the CFO before they find a replacement?

You don't think the CFO would be pissed as shit if he found out?

[Keller]

You don't think the CFO would be pissed as shit if he found out?

Maybe that he lost his job.

I don't think he'd think it was anything more than business. He certainly wouldn't act like a whiney bitch and publicly declare he'd been betrayed and he'd never work for that company again.

[Daniel]

Maybe that he lost his job.

I don't think he'd think it was anything more than business. He certainly wouldn't act like a whiney bitch and publicly declare he'd been betrayed and he'd never work for that company again.

I think you're extrapolating a bit much here from your experiences. If someone is on the board, they would definitely be pissed if they were getting pushed out. If they were getting replaced they'd expect some sort of courtesy to get their house in order. Not a sign that said, fuck off asshole.

[Keller]

I think you're extrapolating a bit much here from your experiences. If someone is on the board, they would definitely be pissed if they were getting pushed out. If they were getting replaced they'd expect some sort of courtesy to get their house in order. Not a sign that said, fuck off asshole.

You're nuts.

So, without locating a replacement, the board has a duty to tell the CFO that they are looking for his replacement?

I think that's naive. That is in no way healthy for an organization to have an officer that knows they are being pushed out the door, but still has to continue working as if nothing is happening.

[Sean]

You're nuts.

So, without locating a replacement, the board has a duty to tell the CFO that they are looking for his replacement?

I think that's naive. That is in no way healthy for an organization to have an officer that knows they are being pushed out the door, but still has to continue working as if nothing is happening.

If you're going to advocate doing what you have to do from a business stand point as good buisness no matter what, even if it includes lying. How can you admonish Jay Cutler? Everything him and Bus Cook did was strategicly planned (from the point where people found out about the trade) to get him relocated and positioned for a better contract. Which is very good business for Jay Cutler. Even if he comes off looking immature The Bears are now going to be forced to pay Cutler as a top QB based on what they gave up to get him where as this year he's bottom of the pack.

[Daniel]

You're nuts.

So, without locating a replacement, the board has a duty to tell the CFO that they are looking for his replacement?

I think that's naive. That is in no way healthy for an organization to have an officer that knows they are being pushed out the door, but still has to continue working as if nothing is happening.

Because reasonably handling the situation and being transparent is going to be worse than someone finding out and wrecking shop?

[Parkbandit]

You're nuts.

So, without locating a replacement, the board has a duty to tell the CFO that they are looking for his replacement?

I think that's naive. That is in no way healthy for an organization to have an officer that knows they are being pushed out the door, but still has to continue working as if nothing is happening.


The problem was.. the Board was looking to fire the CEO who just had one of the best years in quite some time for the company.. and when the CEO found out about it.. he told them to fuck off, he's quitting and going to work for another Company.

While it is "business", it's a shitty way of handling "business" and I don't blame Cutler for telling the new boss "Fuck you I quit".

Good for Chicago.. I used to like the Broncos.. but now I hope they go 0-16. They handled everything wrong so far.. from Shanahan's dismissal to Cutler's. I'll be rooting for Chicago on August 30th to roll all over the Broncos... it's too bad it's only a preseason game

[Keller]

The problem was.. the Board was looking to fire the CEO who just had one of the best years in quite some time for the company.. and when the CEO found out about it.. he told them to fuck off, he's quitting and going to work for another Company.

While it is "business", it's a shitty way of handling "business" and I don't blame Cutler for telling the new boss "Fuck you I quit".

Good for Chicago.. I used to like the Broncos.. but now I hope they go 0-16. They handled everything wrong so far.. from Shanahan's dismissal to Cutler's. I'll be rooting for Chicago on August 30th to roll all over the Broncos... it's too bad it's only a preseason game

No doubt Cutler had a great year. But where did the Broncos end up?

The GM and Coach McDaniels likely got together and decided they could get a lot of value out of Cutler. McDaniels had no ties to Cutler and Cutler had no ties to his offensive system. Matt Cassel had just proven himself in NE, under Coach McDaniel's system.

I'm sure, post-trade-talk, if the gossip doesn't get out, Cutler would have done great in his system and the two of them would have gotten along. But Cutler never allowed that to happen. He showed that's he's still a young QB without the maturity to handle himself like a professional.

The Colts did the same with Edgerrin James to get Addai. What if that trade hadn't happened? You think Edge says, "Fuck you!" to Bill Polian? There was no regime change there, either.

[Sean]

The Colts did the same with Edgerrin James to get Addai. What if that trade hadn't happened? You think Edge says, "Fuck you!" to Bill Polian? There was no regime change there, either.

Um I'm pretty sure Edge was a free agent when they drafted Addai, unless you mean Dominic Rhodes. And did you listen to Edge at all this past season after he got benched in favor of Hightower?

[Ignot]

I did not think he was a crybaby for leaving Denver, I thought he was a crybaby for how he handled it. Mostly, ignoring the phone calls and claiming he never received the emails/text messages from the boss. That's a bitch move, at least return the calls and have a conversation.

[Stunseed]

TO bumps Parrish out of Buffalo.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4057069

Sean, TheE I don't really watch Bills games, but he seemed pretty smooth as a kick returner. I think he'd do nice in Jax, but as I said I haven't seen a whole lot of him ( Troy Williamson disease ).

[Sean]

TO bumps Parrish out of Buffalo.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4057069

Sean, TheE I don't really watch Bills games, but he seemed pretty smooth as a kick returner. I think he'd do nice in Jax, but as I said I haven't seen a whole lot of him ( Troy Williamson disease ).

He's a great special teams returned but buffalo has a glut of those (McGee, McKelvin, Jackson, etc.) and he was never able to catch on as a receiver. He's really nothing more than a slot guy even at hat point. If you guys need a 5'8 receiver who gets dinged up but can break open a punt return then he's the guy for you. Let me put it this way though - He couldn't beat out Josh Reed for 4 straight seasons.

[RichardCranium]

Josh Reed is an excellent receiver!

/homerism

[Sean]

Josh Reed is an excellent receiver!

/homerism

Haha I forgot he went to LSU. Anyway it wasn't completely meant as a knock on Josh Reed. He's good at what he does but we've already seen his ceiling. He'll run good short to intermediate routes and have good hands but he's not breaking a game open for you. Everyone wanted to think Roscoe had a higher ceiling and would become that Wes Welkeresque slot threat it just never happened.

[Keller]

Um I'm pretty sure Edge was a free agent when they drafted Addai, unless you mean Dominic Rhodes. And did you listen to Edge at all this past season after he got benched in favor of Hightower?

I stand corrected.

I still think the kid acted his age. I'd be hesitant to take on a liability like that, but then again -- I'm not the Bears GM.

[Stunseed]

Farve announces he is staying retired.

Hooray!

[Androidpk]

For how long?

[Anebriated]

till someone pulls a Brady and goes out in week 1 and a team is in desperate need of a QB.... in steps Favre without having to deal with the grind of training camp.