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[HoosierCat]

Broncos | Hearst Signs One-Year Deal - from www.KFFL.com

Thu, 25 Mar 2004 14:09:46 -0800

Updating a previous report,

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the contract free agent RB Garrison Hearst (49ers) signed with the Denver Broncos is a one-year deal believed to include a base salary of $760,000, according to a source.

[Bobcat Bengal]

You cant really hate on Hearst, being a former Bengal and all....but damn, the dude had a nearly career ending injury, and Cory's being passed over for him?!?

NOW I'm getting worried......

[halp]

hearst was a former bengal? when, i must have slept thru that time frame. not the answer for denver. they'll find a back in the draft, say round 6-7 or after in signing one.

[chrishcovga]

Halp, Garrison Hearst ran for over 800 yards for the Bengals in the 1996 season, with not one touchdown rushing.

--He was brought in, in case Kijana Carter wasn't ready to come back.-Needless to say, he only played that one year, and he came a certain running back from Washington.

[The Brew Man]

Hearst is a gritty guy, i wont be shocked if he runs for 1000 yards in that Denver scheme. As for Corey, looks more and more like we wont get anything for him.

[chrishcovga]

We'll find out next week. Chances are Mike Brown blows any trade talks with Al Davis.--Dallas is always an option?? Maybe Detroit..??

---Signature says it all.

[Kirkendall]

This is great news. This gives Oakland more fuel and urgency to get a better RB than they have. Al Davis is the Steinbrenner of baseball and I think he'll want a veteran RB to cancel out the Broncos pick up. Just a thought, what do you guys think?

[Jungle_Fever]

The pickup doesnt change the fact that Oakland needs a veteran such as Dillon, but what it does do is take one possible suitor off the table. I still cant figure why Dallas and Detroit are not going after Dillon. Surely, they dont think he'll be cheaper after the Bengals release him. I can actually see Oakland giving Fargas a chance and Detroit Pinner but Dallas? They must be looking to the draft. I know Dillon has been a stud for years but I think every player reaches an age where injuries take their toll. Dillon couldnt stay healthy last year and that is not going to demand much trade value. Ive said it before, we should have taken whatever we could get for him. I only hope its not too late. At this point that snicker's bar is starting to look good:unsure:

[chrishcovga]

Yeah, I have to agree with Jungle Fever here. Denver's signing of Hearst , is really more of a threat to a Dillon trade than anything.

--Broncos can't honestly believe that Hearst is an answer to the running back situation. However, they will probably do the 'Philly thing and have a running back by committee.--Also shows their distaste for Dillon.

--Detroit may be willing to step up now, but they sit so high, any number of backs could fall to them, and Artose Pinner will get better before he gets worse.

--Parcells doesn't even like Hambrick,and Wiley is a fringe player at best. He could make a deal for Dillon, especially with Dillon's statements that he's they type of coach he wants to play for.Either way Dallas has leverage because they could draft a rb at # 22. Somebody will have to convince the "tuna" that Dillon is a better option ,for his second round pick, so he can draft a lineman in round 1.

--Oakland has to free up cap room to get Dillon,and Mike Brown will be negotiating the deal. Brown will not let Dillon go come June 1st. He is not going to pay a player in his prime when he's not even on the roster. He's still paying for Akili !

--New England is not one headache' type of players regardless of their salaries. They'll cut anyone , at anytime while not saying a word about it. Dillon could go there, but why , when they have 2 first round picks and could move up or stay put to get running back they want.