NFL Free Agency - Page 5

Pyser · 03-07-2005, 04:28 PM

rolle signs with baltimore. for 6 years.

bigmike75 · 03-07-2005, 04:37 PM

I considered myself an avid Cowboys fan until I realized this... I was completely under the impression that we had signed Laroi Glover to a big contract a couple years ago as one of the best DT's in the league and that he has been playing and playing well for us. Clearly if we signed Ferguson to play as our NT in a 3-4 Glover must not be here anymore, as I have never heard his name mentioned once. Can a fellow Boys fan help me out?? WTF happened to Laroi Glover???

mhass · 03-07-2005, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TazFTW

The Bears sign OT Fred Miller to a 5 year deal.

Whew. LT was easily the worst position on that team last year. Except when Jonathan Quinn was playing.

edit: Stupid time stamp bug.

TazFTW · 03-07-2005, 04:38 PM

The Bears sign OT Fred Miller to a 5 year deal $22.5 million deal with a $6 mil signing bonus.

Pittsburgh resigns Jeff Reed to a 5 year $7.5 million deal.

Dolphins release David Boston.

Cardinals resign Troy Hambrick to a 2 year deal.

TazFTW · 03-07-2005, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmike75

I considered myself an avid Cowboys fan until I realized this... I was completely under the impression that we had signed Laroi Glover to a big contract a couple years ago as one of the best DT's in the league and that he has been playing and playing well for us. Clearly if we signed Ferguson to play as our NT in a 3-4 Glover must not be here anymore, as I have never heard his name mentioned once. Can a fellow Boys fan help me out?? WTF happened to Laroi Glover???

Glover is being moved to DE in the 3-4.

Thomkal · 03-07-2005, 04:53 PM

Cards resign Hambrick? That can't be a good sign for the Henry trade.

B & B · 03-07-2005, 04:59 PM

pure backup for injury purposes. why pay henry if youre not gonna use him?

TazFTW · 03-07-2005, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyser

rolle signs with baltimore. for 6 years.

Details are 6 years, $30.5 million with an $11 mil signing bonus.

TazFTW · 03-07-2005, 05:10 PM

dola

The Lions signs TE Marcus Pollard to a 3 year deal.

Ksyrup · 03-07-2005, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TazFTW

dola

The Lions signs TE Marcus Pollard to a 3 year deal.

Was he Marlon or Tito?

Honolulu_Blue · 03-07-2005, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TazFTW

dola

The Lions signs TE Marcus Pollard to a 3 year deal.

Rumour out of Detroit also has the Lions signing safety Kennoy Kennedy to either a 3 or 5 year deal at around $14 million.

JAG · 03-07-2005, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmike75

I considered myself an avid Cowboys fan until I realized this... I was completely under the impression that we had signed Laroi Glover to a big contract a couple years ago as one of the best DT's in the league and that he has been playing and playing well for us. Clearly if we signed Ferguson to play as our NT in a 3-4 Glover must not be here anymore, as I have never heard his name mentioned once. Can a fellow Boys fan help me out?? WTF happened to Laroi Glover???

The Cowboys are likely going to play some hybrid system of 4-3 and 3-4 this year because they don't have the personnel to play a full-time 3-4 (at least for now). In the 4-3, Glover and Ferguson will complement each other nicely as Ferguson will take up two blockers leaving Glover one-on-one inside. In the 3-4...in my opinion, it's not well-suited for Glover, but I hear he'll have an easier time transitioning to end in that scheme than Ellis would.

Cuckoo · 03-07-2005, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JAG

The Cowboys are likely going to play some hybrid system of 4-3 and 3-4 this year because they don't have the personnel to play a full-time 3-4 (at least for now). In the 4-3, Glover and Ferguson will complement each other nicely as Ferguson will take up two blockers leaving Glover one-on-one inside. In the 3-4...in my opinion, it's not well-suited for Glover, but I hear he'll have an easier time transitioning to end in that scheme than Ellis would.

This was my understanding as well. I still don't like the idea, but it looks like they're dead set on trying it.

DeToxRox · 03-07-2005, 06:41 PM

Kanoy Kennedy signs with Detroit

5 years at 14 mil with a 4.5 mil bonus.

Something along those lines

judicial clerk · 03-07-2005, 07:03 PM

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Whew. LT was easily the worst position on that team last year. Except when Jonathan Quinn was playing.

When I read this my first thought was, how does Jonathan Quinn improve the play of the left tackle?

sovereignstar · 03-07-2005, 07:09 PM

SovFFFFFFFFL has just reported that the Vikings have indeed come to terms with right tackle Thin Air. The deal is reportedly for 35 million dollars over 2 years. With some smartass cap management, the Vikings were able to make it so there is a 30 million dollar cap hit in 2005.

Coffee Warlord · 03-07-2005, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by judicial clerk

When I read this my first thought was, how does Jonathan Quinn improve the play of the left tackle?

The better question is. How would Jonathan Quinn be any WORSE at left tackle?

stevew · 03-07-2005, 07:32 PM

When you sign the franchise tender, it means you have to show up at camp, right? Guess Rudi Johnson is all talk.

MikeVic · 03-07-2005, 07:34 PM

I guess I haven't been following the Steelers' free agency at all. I didn't know that Bell was even a free agent.

So they're not resigning him and Burress? Is there any chance of them going after anyone in free agency at all, or are they too close to the cap?

stevew · 03-07-2005, 07:35 PM

Also, the steelers re-signed impact CB Willie Williams.

MikeVic · 03-07-2005, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Also, the steelers re-signed impact CB Willie Williams.

Since I couldn't catch all their games, and with the games I saw.. he seemed to be better than Dewayne. So is this sarcasm? Or is he actually serviceable?

stevew · 03-07-2005, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

I guess I haven't been following the Steelers' free agency at all. I didn't know that Bell was even a free agent.

So they're not resigning him and Burress? Is there any chance of them going after anyone in free agency at all, or are they too close to the cap?

Too close to cap to bring back Bell, besides, he hasnt been that great since his rookie year. They paid Foote a decent amount of money to be the starter next year. Whenever a guy flunks a physical, its never a good sign. It looks like they are trying to bring in some WR prospects, Niners WR Cedric Wilson being the first.

http://www.prosportsdaily.com/nfl/steelers/rumors.html has a bunch of newspaper articles about the steelers, as well as other teams.

I would guess Burress is gonna sign with the Giants, we cant afford to keep him, not at the money he wants. But Burress hasn't been in much demand around the league, it would be nice(however unrealistic) to bring him back.

MikeVic · 03-07-2005, 07:40 PM

Yeah, I saw the Foote signing. He seemed to do well last year.

stevew · 03-07-2005, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

Since I couldn't catch all their games, and with the games I saw.. he seemed to be better than Dewayne. So is this sarcasm? Or is he actually serviceable?

Oh, its a joke. I forgot the smiley. The only impact he had was with the ground in the AFC championship game when the Pats ran that WR screen right past him to score.

MikeVic · 03-07-2005, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Oh, its a joke. I forgot the smiley. The only impact he had was with the ground in the AFC championship game when the Pats ran that WR screen right past him to score.

Aha.. is that the play where he slipped as he was getting ready to move forward?

TazFTW · 03-07-2005, 08:39 PM

Cardinals sign DE Chike Okeafor to a 5 year deal $25 million deal.

The backup for Eli Manning is now Jim Miller who signed a 1 year deal with the Giants.

Arles · 03-07-2005, 09:37 PM

Wow, big signing for Arizona. Anyone know if the Cards are close to signing LB Hartwell?

TazFTW · 03-07-2005, 10:18 PM

Last I heard Hartwell was going to visit Seattle, which probably means the Cardinals are not close or he wants them to up their offer.

Travis · 03-08-2005, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TazFTW

Cardinals sign DE Chike Okeafor to a 5 year deal $25 million deal.

The backup for Eli Manning is now Jim Miller who signed a 1 year deal with the Giants.

Hmmmmmmm guess that locks up a D-line pick in the 1st round for the Seahawks, oh wait, we need a CB to replace Lucas, and OH YEAH we still need LB's.

Man, losing one of those two was bad, but expected, losing both is brutal. Hope Wistrom manages to stay healthy for a full season now :|

Pyser · 03-08-2005, 02:32 AM

the ny post is reporting Burress never showed up on Monday for his team visit. his agent called late and said plexico had the flu. but seriously, only 2 teams showed interest. the viking dropped out of the running, leaving only the giants. and you dont bother to show? id be surprised if he ended up in ny now.

BigJohn&TheLions · 03-08-2005, 02:34 AM

I hope Pollard has good health insurance...

I had the wierdest moment this morning (Monday.) I was in between snooze alarms and in my half drifting in and out of sleep I combined two sports stories. I actually woke up thinking "Why in the hell would Arizona sign Burress with the receivers they already have?"

mckerney · 03-08-2005, 02:40 AM

Fred Jones and Fred Smoot are scheduled to visit Minnesota tomorrow, and Donovin Darius contacted the Star Tribune to say he wanted to be traded to the Vikings, though did the same with the Miami Herald saying he wants to go to the Dolphins.

stevew · 03-08-2005, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Pyser

the ny post is reporting Burress never showed up on Monday for his team visit. his agent called late and said plexico had the flu. but seriously, only 2 teams showed interest. the viking dropped out of the running, leaving only the giants. and you dont bother to show? id be surprised if he ended up in ny now.

I wonder if the Steelers have even made him an offer at all. I know we are up against the cap, but I'm willing to bet they could make it happen if they wanted to, probably all they'd need to do is "Cap out" a few guys. I'd like to have him back, if only for a year or 2 more, he seemed to be clicking with Ben last year when he was healthy. With his questionable personality i can't see him getting the huge bonus offer he may want.

flere-imsaho · 03-08-2005, 09:39 AM

Maybe Burress re-signs with Pittsburgh?

Anyway, the Bears signed RT Fred Miller from Tennessee (is there anyone left in Tennessee, by the way?) and will move John Tait to LT. I'm not sure about this, but who knows, it could work. Adds more speculation to the draft, though.

WSUCougar · 03-08-2005, 10:17 AM

That seems a little steep for Okeafor.

The Plaxico situation is weird, but I saw that the Vikings were interested in Rod Gardner.

JasonC23 · 03-08-2005, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by flere-imsaho

Maybe Burress re-signs with Pittsburgh?

Anyway, the Bears signed RT Fred Miller from Tennessee (is there anyone left in Tennessee, by the way?) and will move John Tait to LT. I'm not sure about this, but who knows, it could work. Adds more speculation to the draft, though.

I like the signing of Fred Miller, but if they're weren't willing to move Tait to LT last year when the LT was the great Qasim Mitchell, why is it a good idea this year? Watch out, Rex...

Does this mean the Bears are taking RB for sure with the #4 pick? That's what all the talking heads seem to think...

General Mike · 03-08-2005, 10:31 AM

Giants need Plaxico

moriarty · 03-08-2005, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by General Mike

Giants need Plaxico

Plaxico needs the Giants (or the Giants $$ anyways).

And speaking of the Pollard deal, if everyone on the Lions stays healthy and Joey can't get them the ball (w/ two potentially stud wideouts and a pass catching TE) ... then it's definitely time to say bye bye to Joey.

flere-imsaho · 03-08-2005, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonC23

Does this mean the Bears are taking RB for sure with the #4 pick? That's what all the talking heads seem to think...

I hope not. Thomas Jones is perfectly fine. Given that he was running against stacked fronts (since the Bears couldn't pass) last year, he did pretty well. And Thomas showed flashes and continues to be a fine "change-of-pace" back to Jones.

At this point I'd say draft a WR to complement Muhammad, or trade down.

General Mike · 03-08-2005, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Cap Ologist

Is Freddy Mitchell still with the Eagles or was he released? I can't imagine why he hasn't cracked the bank yet if he was released.

*insert laughing smile*

Cap Ologist · 03-08-2005, 10:50 AM

Is Freddy Mitchell still with the Eagles or was he released? I can't imagine why he hasn't cracked the bank yet if he was released.

mhass · 03-08-2005, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by flere-imsaho

And Thomas showed flashes and continues to be a fine "change-of-pace" back to Jones.

I don't think they want A. Thomas back. I've heard he got a cooler reception on the market than he expected, but even at reduced prices, the Bears want one of the Auburn backs. But I agree, Jones and Thomas are solid, proven backs that are just fine with me. With Miller, they need to address Rex Tucker's spot (Reuben Brown too for that matter) and the secondary. I'm not a fan of Mike Green, Jerry Azumah or RW McQuarters. Tillman and Brown are the only keepers back there.

dawgfan · 03-08-2005, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

That seems a little steep for Okeafor.

I agree, but according to the Seattle PI the Seahawks were offering similar money.

Latest talk has CB Andre Dyson in town for a visit and DE Bryce Fisher to arrive today as potential replacements for Ken Lucas and Chike Okeafor. Also, Jeff Garcia is holding off signing with Denver until he has a chance to talk to Mike Holmgren about the Seattle situation, and RB Anthony Thomas and FB Fred McCrary are set to visit the Seahawks later this week.

TazFTW · 03-08-2005, 02:01 PM

Browns sign OG Cosey Coleman to a 2 year deal.

mhass · 03-08-2005, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TazFTW

Browns sign OG Cosey Coleman to a 2 year deal.

Would have liked the Bears to pick him up and dump Tucker. Ah well.

TazFTW · 03-08-2005, 02:35 PM

From what I've read, the Steelers weren't interested in bringing Plexico back.

Sharpieman · 03-08-2005, 02:36 PM

Pittsburgh signs Niners WR Cedric Wilson
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/column...len&id=2007926

Sharpieman · 03-08-2005, 02:37 PM

More importantly I guess? Plaxico won't be going back to the Steelers because of this move.

Swaggs · 03-08-2005, 02:41 PM

Any Niners fans have an opinion on Cedric Wilson?

I don't believe I have ever heard of him before this signing and his size/speed make it sound like he is a Randle El clone--more quick and agile than downfield speedy. I was kind of hoping the Steelers could find some contrasting talent in FA and the draft, along the lines of one tall/possession type and one deep threat to go with Hines Ward and Randle El.

Pyser · 03-08-2005, 02:57 PM

kendrell bell to kc for 7 years.

03-07-2005, 04:38 PM	#204
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	The Bears sign OT Fred Miller to a 5 year deal $22.5 million deal with a $6 mil signing bonus. Pittsburgh resigns Jeff Reed to a 5 year $7.5 million deal. Dolphins release David Boston. Cardinals resign Troy Hambrick to a 2 year deal. Last edited by TazFTW : 03-07-2005 at 05:02 PM. Reason: Updated Fred Miller's contract

03-07-2005, 04:59 PM	#207
B & B College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: A sports era long ago when everything didnt require a Nike logo	pure backup for injury purposes. why pay henry if youre not gonna use him? __________________ Nobody cares about Kyle Orton because he's black. -PT

03-07-2005, 08:39 PM	#226
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	Cardinals sign DE Chike Okeafor to a 5 year deal $25 million deal. The backup for Eli Manning is now Jim Miller who signed a 1 year deal with the Giants. Last edited by TazFTW : 03-08-2005 at 12:20 AM. Reason: Updated Chike's contract

03-07-2005, 09:37 PM	#227
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Wow, big signing for Arizona. Anyone know if the Cards are close to signing LB Hartwell? __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

03-08-2005, 02:34 AM	#231
BigJohn&TheLions College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York	I hope Pollard has good health insurance... I had the wierdest moment this morning (Monday.) I was in between snooze alarms and in my half drifting in and out of sleep I combined two sports stories. I actually woke up thinking "Why in the hell would Arizona sign Burress with the receivers they already have?" __________________ In the immortal words of a great alcoholic, "Can't we all just get along?"

03-07-2005, 04:28 PM	#201
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	rolle signs with baltimore. for 6 years.

03-07-2005, 04:37 PM	#202
bigmike75 n00b Join Date: Sep 2004	I considered myself an avid Cowboys fan until I realized this... I was completely under the impression that we had signed Laroi Glover to a big contract a couple years ago as one of the best DT's in the league and that he has been playing and playing well for us. Clearly if we signed Ferguson to play as our NT in a 3-4 Glover must not be here anymore, as I have never heard his name mentioned once. Can a fellow Boys fan help me out?? WTF happened to Laroi Glover???

03-07-2005, 04:53 PM	#206
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Cards resign Hambrick? That can't be a good sign for the Henry trade.

03-07-2005, 05:10 PM	#209
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	dola The Lions signs TE Marcus Pollard to a 3 year deal.

03-07-2005, 06:41 PM	#214
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Kanoy Kennedy signs with Detroit 5 years at 14 mil with a 4.5 mil bonus. Something along those lines

03-07-2005, 07:09 PM	#216
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	SovFFFFFFFFL has just reported that the Vikings have indeed come to terms with right tackle Thin Air. The deal is reportedly for 35 million dollars over 2 years. With some smartass cap management, the Vikings were able to make it so there is a 30 million dollar cap hit in 2005.

03-07-2005, 07:32 PM	#218
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	When you sign the franchise tender, it means you have to show up at camp, right? Guess Rudi Johnson is all talk.

03-07-2005, 07:34 PM	#219
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I guess I haven't been following the Steelers' free agency at all. I didn't know that Bell was even a free agent. So they're not resigning him and Burress? Is there any chance of them going after anyone in free agency at all, or are they too close to the cap?

03-07-2005, 07:35 PM	#220
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Also, the steelers re-signed impact CB Willie Williams.

03-07-2005, 07:40 PM	#223
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Yeah, I saw the Foote signing. He seemed to do well last year.

03-07-2005, 10:18 PM	#228
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	Last I heard Hartwell was going to visit Seattle, which probably means the Cardinals are not close or he wants them to up their offer.

03-08-2005, 02:32 AM	#230
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	the ny post is reporting Burress never showed up on Monday for his team visit. his agent called late and said plexico had the flu. but seriously, only 2 teams showed interest. the viking dropped out of the running, leaving only the giants. and you dont bother to show? id be surprised if he ended up in ny now.

03-08-2005, 02:40 AM	#232
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Fred Jones and Fred Smoot are scheduled to visit Minnesota tomorrow, and Donovin Darius contacted the Star Tribune to say he wanted to be traded to the Vikings, though did the same with the Miami Herald saying he wants to go to the Dolphins. Last edited by mckerney : 03-08-2005 at 02:44 AM.

03-08-2005, 09:39 AM	#234
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	Maybe Burress re-signs with Pittsburgh? Anyway, the Bears signed RT Fred Miller from Tennessee (is there anyone left in Tennessee, by the way?) and will move John Tait to LT. I'm not sure about this, but who knows, it could work. Adds more speculation to the draft, though.

03-08-2005, 10:17 AM	#235
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	That seems a little steep for Okeafor. The Plaxico situation is weird, but I saw that the Vikings were interested in Rod Gardner. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

03-08-2005, 10:31 AM	#237
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Giants need Plaxico __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

03-08-2005, 10:50 AM	#241
Cap Ologist College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Flower Mound, TX	Is Freddy Mitchell still with the Eagles or was he released? I can't imagine why he hasn't cracked the bank yet if he was released.

03-08-2005, 02:01 PM	#244
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	Browns sign OG Cosey Coleman to a 2 year deal.

03-08-2005, 02:35 PM	#246
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	From what I've read, the Steelers weren't interested in bringing Plexico back.

03-08-2005, 02:36 PM	#247
Sharpieman Greatly Missed. (7/11/84-06/12/05) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palo Alto, CA	Pittsburgh signs Niners WR Cedric Wilson http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/column...len&id=2007926 __________________ Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.

03-08-2005, 02:37 PM	#248
Sharpieman Greatly Missed. (7/11/84-06/12/05) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palo Alto, CA	More importantly I guess? Plaxico won't be going back to the Steelers because of this move. __________________ Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.

03-08-2005, 02:41 PM	#249
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Any Niners fans have an opinion on Cedric Wilson? I don't believe I have ever heard of him before this signing and his size/speed make it sound like he is a Randle El clone--more quick and agile than downfield speedy. I was kind of hoping the Steelers could find some contrasting talent in FA and the draft, along the lines of one tall/possession type and one deep threat to go with Hines Ward and Randle El. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

03-08-2005, 02:57 PM	#250
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	kendrell bell to kc for 7 years.

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