Chicago - Vasher joins the list of angery Bears. According to the Chicago Tribune: "Cornerback Nathan Vasher is the latest Bear to leave organized team activities over dissatisfaction with his contract, which has two years remaining and is scheduled to pay him $425,000 in 2006." The list is growing and growing and may force a few other players to be cut or back loaded contracts.
Green Bay - Veterans still continue to skip practices. "No, maybe and yes. That's apparently what Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy has heard from Al Harris, Charles Woodson and Ryan Pickett or their representatives in recent conversations regarding the veterans' availability for the team's five remaining voluntary practices." The team is still in need of Offensive line help and the group needs to be together to form some kind of continuity. New head coach Mike McCarthy needs to nip this in the bud quickly. Hey at least they have Favre there right?
Miaimi - On Tuesday, they had a visit and are working on a contract with Bennie Anderson, who was cut by Buffalo last week after starting 15 games last season. Free agent defensive tackle Dan Wilkinson's agent said Tuesday his client likes Miami, and negotiations continue. Wilkinson was recently cut from Detroit and could likely end up with former QB Joey Harrington.
New England - No "sign" of Law. Ty Law has had talks with both Arizona and New England. No doubt the former Patroit would like to return home after a one year stint with the rival Jets in which he had 10 interceptions for last year. Arizona is also very interested in Law and still have $10 million under the salary cap. New England has another issue with hold out wide reciever Deion Branch. The Patriots could always try to put the squeeze on by trading for underachieving Denver receiver Ashley Lelie or disgruntled Saints wideout Donte' Stallworth, but with David Givens gone to the Titans, what they have right now as far as receivers. They aren't Deion Branch. And Branch knows it. I'm Deion Branch bit%^!
Detroit - Mike Williams was sent home early from Lions mini camp last week because he missed a treatment for his sore hamstring and then was late to a meeting. This also stems back to last season when he reportedly missed treatments and was late for meetings as a rookie. The Lions however won't give up on him now. Besides they can't. All his bonus money would prorate this year and next year which would bump $12 million on to the cap. They are financially committed right now and must find a way to untap the potential and cap off the foolishness. Also with the signing of free agent offensive lineman Ross Verba the Lions hope to have shored up a dismal offensive line that had breakdowns all season long. They are currently trying to work out a long term deal with left tackle Jeff Backus. Backus was hesitant to sign the one year tender offer by the Lions but that had given him their word they will work out a long term deal before training camp. Charles Rogers was pictured working out with the first team during mini-camp and this may not sound like much but that is the closest he has been to starting in a long time. It has been rumored several times that he may not even make the team.
Pittsburgh - With the motorcycle accident of Ben Roethlisburger the Steelers have to look at another option for this season at least early on. It has been rumored that Tommy Maddox may come back. They do still have Charle Batch but we all know what he can do. They may have to look into a slim market of free agents that are free agents for a reason. Unless they think they can win with QBs like Tony Banks or Ty Detmer. They do still have Kerry Collins and Jeff Blake they can talk to at least.
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Good Post, I can only comment on the Vasher situation. The guy is a ball-hawk, pay him the cash! The Bears are well under the cap and he gets paid less than the punter.
Vasher should be given a dramatic raise. Are they going to give it to someone else? They need Vasher and he is a very important key to the team and its defense. Given the history of the GM, good luck to Mr. Vasher. They had no problem giving some unworthy players the money. he may have to get paid elswhere.
They #### away their money on others less deserving, and here is Vasher once again, perhaps never more to them than a 4th round draft-pick, having to explain to them why he needs an extension.
$425,000 may seem like a lot to us, but as a good starter and playmaker in the NFL at one of the more important positions they may blow this one. I think we would all agree he is much more valuable than management thinks. He may hold and and probably should.
Good post Bob. The Bears aren't in cap trouble, why they don't throw some money at a great young DB like Vasher is beyond me.
Packers = Screwed
Dan Wilkinson could really help Jason Taylor and the rest of that d-line out. This Dolphins team looks like it could be good.
They could probably get solid value for Branch. The Pats have never made one reciever be big, and I doubt that will stay the same.
The Lions really are pathetic with team management. Hiring a bunch of over-rated trouble ridden wide recievers, and wasting money for the rest of the team.
The Steelers should have kept Randle El, then they wouldn't need another QB right now.
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