Cleveland now in bidding for Chiefs' Green
March 30
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: " A new team has reportedly surfaced in the bidding for Kansas City quarterback Trent Green, whose agent has previously expressed his strong desire to play for the Dolphins. Chiefs President/General Manager Carl Peterson told The Kansas City Star on Wednesday that he was approached by Cleveland General Manager Phil Savage about potentially acquiring Green, who is on the trading block."
Who fits best for Panthers QB?
March 30
Charlotte Observer (registration required): "David Carr or Joey Harrington? The Panthers are talking with representatives of both quarterbacks as they attempt to find a backup to starter Jake Delhomme for next season."
Is Moss On Board the Kiffin Express?
March 30
Contra Costa Times (scroll down) (registration required): "Moss' name has surfaced in countless trade rumors. The Raiders haven't confirmed or denied whether they have dangled Moss as trade bait. Kiffin's phone call to Moss didn't shed any light on whether Moss has jumped aboard the Kiffin Express, as has fellow wide receiver Jerry Porter."
Teams show plenty of interest in Bolts' Turner
March 30
North County Times: "Smith declined to discuss specifics in terms of interested teams or what offers he has fielded. But it's known that the Green Bay Packers are highly interested in Turner. The Buffalo Bills also have interest."
Harbaugh says Carroll is gone after 2007
March 30
Los Angeles Times (registration required): "USC does not play Stanford until October, but new Cardinal Coach Jim Harbaugh has already stoked flames with Pete Carroll, albeit inadvertently. Earlier this week, Dennis Dodd of CBS SportsLine.com quoted Harbaugh as saying Carroll would be gone after next season."
Redskins meeting Russell, others
March 30
Washington Times: "Vinny Cerrato, Washington Redskins vice president of football operations, confirmed an ESPN.com report yesterday that LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell will meet with the team's coaches and front office April 10... An NFL source said the Bears coaches and front office are scheduled to meet this weekend to decide whether to trade Briggs and the No. 31 pick overall to the Redskins for the sixth pick. "
3.30.2007
3.28.2007
Hot Breaking NFL Rumors
Skins make offer for Briggs March 28 Chicago Sun-Times: "Lance Briggs is close to getting everything he wants. The only question is whether the Bears can afford to let him fulfill his dreams. Multiple sources confirmed Tuesday that the Washington Redskins have made a formal trade offer to the Bears for the Pro Bowl linebacker, offering a swap of first-round picks that would put the Bears near the top of the first round at No. 6 overall for Briggs and the No. 31 selection. "
Kiffin says going to Moss is right route for Raiders March 28 Sacramento Bee: "Moss' downcast demeanor is a reason he has been the subject of trade rumors following his worst season as a pro. Moss even suggested he would welcome a trade if the Raiders believed it was best for the franchise during an in-season radio interview. Nevertheless, Raiders coach Lane Kiffin said at the NFL owners meetings he expects Moss to be a Raider this season, adding: 'I've never had a conversation with Randy at all about trading him.'"
Packers GM in no rush to make a deal March 28 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: "It's basically down to this for the Green Bay Packers: Work out a trade for Randy Moss, Michael Turner or Darrell Jackson or forget about adding a veteran on offense who can make a major impact next season."
He's a real head-Turner March 28 Wisconsin State Journal: "While the Green Bay Packers' fan base has expended plenty of sports-radio airtime and Internet bandwidth debating whether the team should trade for controversial wide receiver Randy Moss, another player that fans probably should be buzzing about is San Diego Chargers restricted free agent running back Michael Turner."
Chiefs want to deal March 28 South Florida Sun-Sentinel: " Kansas City coach Herman Edwards said his franchise is trying to trade quarterback Trent Green because it wants to give second-year player Brodie Croyle more opportunities. Although it isn't believed much progress was made at the owners' meetings in trade talks between the Chiefs and Dolphins involving Green, the latter remains the front-runner for his services."
It's wait-And-See approach on Plummer, pick from Tampa Bay March 28 Rocky Mountain News: "Jake Plummer is retired. Or not. Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said he will take his former quarterback 'at his word,' but added he will just wait and see if the Broncos eventually get a draft pick they are scheduled to receive in their trade with Tampa Bay."
Kiffin says going to Moss is right route for Raiders March 28 Sacramento Bee: "Moss' downcast demeanor is a reason he has been the subject of trade rumors following his worst season as a pro. Moss even suggested he would welcome a trade if the Raiders believed it was best for the franchise during an in-season radio interview. Nevertheless, Raiders coach Lane Kiffin said at the NFL owners meetings he expects Moss to be a Raider this season, adding: 'I've never had a conversation with Randy at all about trading him.'"
Packers GM in no rush to make a deal March 28 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: "It's basically down to this for the Green Bay Packers: Work out a trade for Randy Moss, Michael Turner or Darrell Jackson or forget about adding a veteran on offense who can make a major impact next season."
He's a real head-Turner March 28 Wisconsin State Journal: "While the Green Bay Packers' fan base has expended plenty of sports-radio airtime and Internet bandwidth debating whether the team should trade for controversial wide receiver Randy Moss, another player that fans probably should be buzzing about is San Diego Chargers restricted free agent running back Michael Turner."
Chiefs want to deal March 28 South Florida Sun-Sentinel: " Kansas City coach Herman Edwards said his franchise is trying to trade quarterback Trent Green because it wants to give second-year player Brodie Croyle more opportunities. Although it isn't believed much progress was made at the owners' meetings in trade talks between the Chiefs and Dolphins involving Green, the latter remains the front-runner for his services."
It's wait-And-See approach on Plummer, pick from Tampa Bay March 28 Rocky Mountain News: "Jake Plummer is retired. Or not. Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said he will take his former quarterback 'at his word,' but added he will just wait and see if the Broncos eventually get a draft pick they are scheduled to receive in their trade with Tampa Bay."
3.27.2007
Hot Breaking NFL News
Briggs plans 10-Game holdout to combat franchise tag March 27 Chicago Sun-Times: "Drew Rosenhaus, Briggs' agent, said Monday at the NFL owners meetings that his client will line up for the Bears next season -- but only on a limited basis if the team refuses to remove the franchise tag it put on the linebacker. Rosenhaus said Briggs would sit out the first 10 games, then return for the final six to accrue a played season under league rules... A report on NFL.com on Monday evening said the Bears were talking to the Washington Redskins about a deal in which they would move up from No. 31 to No. 6 in the first round."
Dolphins GM sees 'Lot of ways' to improve March 27 South Florida Sun-Sentinel: "One of those areas is quarterback, where the Dolphins have interest in both Kansas City's Trent Green and David Carr, who was released last week by Houston. The Kansas City Star reported that the Chiefs want a second-round draft choice in exchange for Green."
Lions could battle Dolphins for Green March 27 Florida Today: "If the Miami Dolphins really want Kansas City quarterback Trent Green, they may have to outbid the Detroit Lions for him."
Browns haven't called draft play yet March 27 Akron Beacon Journal: "The Browns won't draft a defensive player third. • They might trade down, but they will not trade up to the first or second spot. • If another quarterback is brought in, it will be through the draft and not via trade or free agency. So rule out Trent Green, forget David Carr and don't think that the Browns gave a lot of thought to acquiring Matt Schaub, who recently was traded from the Atlanta Falcons to the Houston Texans."
Vegas police put Pacman in limbo March 27 Nashville Tennessean: "Pacman Jones' future with the Titans was thrown into further doubt Monday when Las Vegas police asked the district attorney to file three charges against him in connection with a Feb. 19 strip club free-for-all that led to a triple shooting."
Skins still dealing with unfinished business before upcoming draft March 27 Washington Examiner: "Dre Bly: If the Redskins indeed want to trade for him, it likely wouldn’t happen until just before the draft, or on draft day itself. Even a week or two after his trade to Denver, a Lions source said Bly was still talking with friends about a possible trade."
Gruden seeks to woo Plummer March 27 St. Petersburg Times: "The Bucs plan to keep pressuring quarterback Jake Plummer into changing his mind about retirement and hopefully convince him to report to training camp."
Falcons line up for draft windfall March 27 Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Terence Moore (registration required): "In other words, the Falcons can’t afford to have general manager Rich McKay do anything less than great with this year’s draft picks. That’s great as in Calvin Johnson or a lineman, and that lineman should be somebody such as Jamaal Anderson."
Dolphins GM sees 'Lot of ways' to improve March 27 South Florida Sun-Sentinel: "One of those areas is quarterback, where the Dolphins have interest in both Kansas City's Trent Green and David Carr, who was released last week by Houston. The Kansas City Star reported that the Chiefs want a second-round draft choice in exchange for Green."
Lions could battle Dolphins for Green March 27 Florida Today: "If the Miami Dolphins really want Kansas City quarterback Trent Green, they may have to outbid the Detroit Lions for him."
Browns haven't called draft play yet March 27 Akron Beacon Journal: "The Browns won't draft a defensive player third. • They might trade down, but they will not trade up to the first or second spot. • If another quarterback is brought in, it will be through the draft and not via trade or free agency. So rule out Trent Green, forget David Carr and don't think that the Browns gave a lot of thought to acquiring Matt Schaub, who recently was traded from the Atlanta Falcons to the Houston Texans."
Vegas police put Pacman in limbo March 27 Nashville Tennessean: "Pacman Jones' future with the Titans was thrown into further doubt Monday when Las Vegas police asked the district attorney to file three charges against him in connection with a Feb. 19 strip club free-for-all that led to a triple shooting."
Skins still dealing with unfinished business before upcoming draft March 27 Washington Examiner: "Dre Bly: If the Redskins indeed want to trade for him, it likely wouldn’t happen until just before the draft, or on draft day itself. Even a week or two after his trade to Denver, a Lions source said Bly was still talking with friends about a possible trade."
Gruden seeks to woo Plummer March 27 St. Petersburg Times: "The Bucs plan to keep pressuring quarterback Jake Plummer into changing his mind about retirement and hopefully convince him to report to training camp."
Falcons line up for draft windfall March 27 Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Terence Moore (registration required): "In other words, the Falcons can’t afford to have general manager Rich McKay do anything less than great with this year’s draft picks. That’s great as in Calvin Johnson or a lineman, and that lineman should be somebody such as Jamaal Anderson."
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