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Bucs Give Winslow 6 Year $36M Deal

James W — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:04:43 +0000

The Tampa Bay Bucs gave recently acquired pro bowl tight end Kellen Winslow a six year, $36 million deal according to the Tampa Tribune. The deal contains just over $20 million in guaranteed money but could be valued at as much as $42 million if Winslow meets all incentives.

Despite battling injuries for his entire career, the contract makes Winslow the highest paid tight end of all time, but at just 25 Winslow’s best years should still be ahead of him. The Bucs have the most cap room in the league with the recent releases of some high profile veteran players.

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Jeff Garcia To Sign With Raiders

James W — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:32:34 +0000

The Santa Rosa Press Democrat is reporting that former Bucs quarterback Jeff Garcia is likely to sign with the Oakland Raiders as soon as today.

Given the money the Raiders have sunk in to underachieving starter JaMarcus Russell the move is certainly curious, but the 39 year old Garcia has been a winner almost everywhere he has played and could help the Raiders turn their luck around.

No word on whether Garcia would be allowed to compete for the starting job or would start the year as a backup due to Russell’s large contract.

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Giants Release WR Burress

James W — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:22:41 +0000

In a somewhat surprising move the New York Giants released troubled but talented wide receiver Plaxico Burress, four months after accidentally shooting himself in the leg in a New York City night club. The move leaves the Giants without much at receiver with Amani Toomer possibly not returning to the club as well.

Burress, who had his court date postponed until May 15, has an uphill battle fighting New York City gun charges, with the city being known to have some of the toughest gun laws in the country.

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Bears Add OT Pace To Protect Cutler

James W — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:35:00 +0000

Shortly after acquiring quarterback Jay Cutler from the Broncos, the Chicago Bears wasted no time in protecting his blind side adding free agent offensive tackle Orlando Pace who was cut loose from the Rams earlier in the off-season. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, however it is rumored that the contract spans three seasons.

Pace is slotted at left tackle which should move Chris Williams to right tackle. Pace has battled injury problems each of the last two seasons but is a great upgrade to the Bears offensive line if he can remain healthy for most or all of the season.

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Cutler Traded To Bears

James W — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:14:35 +0000

Disgruntled Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler was traded to the Chicago Bears in exchange for Bears quarterback Kyle Orton, this year’s first and third round picks (18 and 84 respectively) and next year’s first rounder.

The move gives the Bears the quarterback they’ve been missing for the better part of a couple decades while the Broncos get a servicible quarterback (who will compete with Chris Simms for the job) and a couple of first round picks they can spend upgrading their terrible defense. There is also the chance that the Broncos package their two first rounders (or some combination of their 12 picks in this draft) to move up or acquire another quarterback.

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Broncos Owner: Cutler Will Be Traded

James W — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:03:40 +0000

After 10 days of unsuccessfully trying to contact Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler, head coach Josh McDaniels and owner Pat Bowlen have told Cutler’s agent that they will trade the disgruntled quarterback in the next few days.

A fine mess this is. Now being forced to trade Cutler the Broncos will be hard pressed to get anything near full value for him while both Cutler and McDaniels lose a tremendous amount of credibility throughout the league. No official word on teams interested in Cutler but the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Bucs are the likely landing spots for Cutler.

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Bucs Sign Linebacker Crowell

James W — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:23:59 +0000

The Tampa Bay Bucs have signed former Bills linebacker Angelo Crowell to a one year deal and $3 million guaranteed. Crowell led the Bills with 126 tackles in 2007 but missed all of 2008 with a knee injury. Crowell helps fill the voids left by the cuts of linebackers Cato June and Derrick Brooks and is likely to see action at strong side linebacker.

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Saints Sign Veteran Saftey Sharper

James W — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:19:04 +0000

The New Orleans Saints have come to terms with former Vikings safety Darren Sharper. Sharper, the 33 year old veteran of 12 years, has 52 career interceptions and gives the Saints putrid backfield a big boost. Terms of the deal were not disclosed at this time.

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Ravens Release Rolle Sign Carr

James W — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:17:52 +0000

In a not so surprising move, the Baltimore Ravens officially released cornerback Samari Rolle and signed cornerback Chris Carr who will likely also act as the team’s kick returner.

Carr played last season for the Tennessee Titans and registered 82 tackles and averaged close to 25 yards per kick return. Rolle, an 11 year veteran, has battled injuries the last few seasons but will likely draw interest from some team in need of secondary help.

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Chiefs Sign Engram To Bolster WR Corps

James W — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:08:25 +0000

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed former Seattle Seahawk Bobby Engram to a deal, the terms of which have not yet been disclosed. Engram will give newly acquired quarterback Matt Cassel another reliable target to go along with Dwayne Bowe and gives the locker room some veteran presence, something it was sorely lacking the past couple of seasons.

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