HoosierCat Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 POSTED 9:59 p.m. EST, March 1, 2007BROWNS RE-SIGN FRALEYPer a league source, the Cleveland Browns have re-signed center Hank Fraley.Fraley was acquired in a trade with the Eagles after a string of injuries left them decimated at the position.He was scheduled to become a free agent at midnight.POSTED 9:55 p.m. EST, March 1, 2007PORTER, AGENT STUNNED BY RELEASEThough there had been talk that the Steelers might cut linebacker Joey Porter, word is that Porter and his agent were shocked by the move.Apparently, Porter had still be angling for a raise, and had fully expected to get one.In our view, this means that Porter will be even more pissed off at the Steelers -- and more likely to try to land within the AFC North.Meanwhile, word is that the Bengals have been doing some research on Porter with an eye toward trying to sign him.POSTED 9:39 p.m. EST, March 1, 2007STEINBACH TO BROWNSA league source tells us that the Browns are expected to sign offensive lineman Eric Steinbach to a deal averaging $7 million per year.Steinbach, who most recently played for the Bengals, will essentially make Steve Hutchinson money.The four-year veteran was once of the members of the Cincy team who got busted last year. He was charged for boating while drunk.Technically, teams can't even speak to free agents until 12:01 a.m. EST Friday. But anyone who follows the league knows that no one follows this rule.POSTED 9:06 p.m. EST, March 1, 2007BENGALS, CARDINALS EARLY PORTER FAVORITESThe early buzz in league circles regarding linebacker Joey Porter is that he'll initially explore opportunities in Cincinnati and Arizona.In Arizona, Porter would rejoin former Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, former Steelers offensive line coach Russ Grimm.In Cincinnati, Porter would have a chance to stick it to the Steelers twice per year.Should be interesting.Porter in stripes. Just. Cant See. It.Will he and Chad scream before each game at the 50 just for fun...?Oh my. What did I just think of? Chad and Joey on the same team. Oh Gawd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 I can def. see it, but I dont want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrod382 Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Wow. I saw Porter got cut and wondered if Marvin would show interest.He always has to go after a vet LB in FA (Hardy is the only one he actually got, then Hartwell/Bell/Sharper/Arrington etc..)Not sure what his place in the 4-3 would be... SLB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 More from the National Football Enquirer...POSTED 10:10 p.m. EST, March 1, 2007GRAHAM TO LIGHT UP THE TIGHT END MARKET?There's talk in league circles that free-agent tight end Daniel Graham will ink a deal with $12 million to sign and a value of $5 million a year. And with up to six team actively chasing the block-first, catch-second tight end, the market for other tight ends will likely open up once Graham reaches an agreement.One guy who'll likely get paid more than expected is Reggie Kelly of the Bengals, another blocking tight end.Other tight ends who'll attract interest are Eric Johnson of the 49ers and Kyle Brady of the Jags. Johnson has put up some big numbers when healthy, but durability is a concern.Looks like Reggie might score... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurmanation Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 I would love joey porter on this team, I know most of you wouldnt because he is an ex-steeler but the way i see it, as long as he has talent i dont give a damn what team he comes from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 And yet more...POSTED 10:25 p.m. EST, March 1, 2007TAKEO ON THE BLOCKAdam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the Buffalo Bills are willing to trade linebacker Takeo Spikes.Spikes, signed by the Bills from Cincy in 2003, missed most of 2005 with a torn Achilles' tendon and was generally ineffective in 2006.Spikes is signed through 2008. He is scheduled to earn a salary of $4.5 million ins 2007, and a salary of $5 million in 2008.No way here with that salary number... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 We prob could afford it, but According to Hobson we have no money, we go from $30 million under to nothing...INTERESTING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTG Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 I keep waiting for Hobson to post something like this on Bengals.com:"I know every other news source says he have a good deal of money, but after the rookie pool and holding off money for injuries we're actually eleventy billion dollars over the cap and will have to pay the players with Skyline chili and double cheeseburgers from McDonalds." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 We prob could afford it, but According to Hobson we have no money, we go from $30 million under to nothingVEE HAF NOTHING! NOTHINGGGGGGG!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_Brooks21 Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 We prob could afford it, but According to Hobson we have no money, we go from $30 million under to nothingVEE HAF NOTHING! NOTHINGGGGGGG!!!!!!Hey they stole Kimo from us and the rest is history, we need a little payback get Joey and let him put one of those hits on Big Ben like Bart Scott put on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgilgris Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 I bet we go out into free agency... get another backup quarter back ... and a backup LB and call it a day... Free agency for the bengals is always an excitement before and a let down after. Sometimes the letdowns work out (I.E. Warren Sapp) but a letdown none the less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 More odds & ends...POSTED 1:01 a.m. EST, March 2, 2007GRAHAM TO VISIT RAIDERS AFTER BRONCOSAn industry source tells us that free-agent tight end Daniel Graham is scheduled to visit with the Raiders after visiting with the Broncos.Of course, that fact alone might be enough to get the Broncos to do whatever is necessary to get him signed.The Vikings are the third or fourth stop, we're told. If it gets that far.POSTED 12:44 a.m. EST, March 2, 2007STEINBACH TO VISIT BROWNSMary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that free-agent offensive lineman will fly from Chicago to Cleveland on Friday, weather permitting.We heard on Thursday night that Steinbach already has a verbal deal with the Browns.Cabot reports that the Seahawks are also interested, and that another NFC team wants to bring him in as a left tackle (our wild-ass, sleep-deprived guess is that it's either the Giants or the Bucs).POSTED 12:37 a.m. EST, March 2, 2007GRAHAM TO VISIT BRONCOSMike Reiss of the Boston Globe reports that tight end Daniel Graham will visit the Broncos on Friday.Graham completed his rookie contract with the Pats, and is now an unrestricted free agent.Though he was mainly a blocking tight end in New England, Adam Caplan of Scout.com says that Graham wants to develop into more of a pass-catcher.POSTED 12:19 a.m. EST, March 2, 2007GRAHAM IN DEMANDAdam Caplan of Scout.com reports that four of the teams interested in Pats tight end Daniel Graham are the Vikings, Saints, Broncos, and Seahawks.We've heard that there are a total of six teams in the mix for his services.Graham is primarily a blocking tight end, and is expected to land a deal worth $12 million to sign and an average payout of $5 million per year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 We prob could afford it, but According to Hobson we have no money, we go from $30 million under to nothing...INTERESTINGWe were reported to have 27million and we've used 25,000,000 (counting future)6 RFA min tender = 3,600,0002RFA 2nd tender=2,400,000Rookies=4,000,000Justin=8.600,000Geathers=6.400,000So after cutting Bsimms we probbley have anywhere 3-6million cap space...if we cut Brob and got justins deal done we'd probbley have 6-9 million Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 So after cutting Bsimms we probbley have anywhere 3-6million cap space...if we cut Brob and got justins deal done we'd probbley have 6-9 millionVEE HAF NOTHING! NOTHINGGGGGGG!!!!!!FA Cherry officially busted:http://vikings.scout.com/2/623085.htmlWhittle to Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Some more stuff, this time from Curnutte at the Enquirer. He reports that:The team is talking or plans to talk with agents for tight ends Reggie Kelly and Tony Stewart, safety Kevin Kaesviharn, linebacker Marcus Wilkins, third-down tailback Kenny Watson and top backup quarterback Anthony Wright.Well, that isn't much of a surprise, eh? Nor does it do much to make the team better. But anyhow, hows it going?"Nothing's happening," Bruce Tollner, Kaesviharn's agent, said Thursday"Nothing's warm and fuzzy," said Jerrold Colton, Stewart's agent.The Bengals are expected to make a counter proposal to Ken Landphere, Watson's agent. Watson expects to be re-signed by the Bengals or hired by another team as early as Wednesday.The Bengals and Mark Mersel, Wilkins' agent, discussed numbers Wednesday."The proposal we got does not meet our goals," Mersel said. "We have some free-agent visits planned. Marcus likes the organization, but we don't want to get too specific now."So to sum up, they haven't talked to K2 and have nothing going with Reggie (way to be proactive, guys! ), are dickering with Watson and lowballing Wilkins -- Wilkins! ) Ah, now that's the Bengals I know and love... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 K2 is gonna make his money elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 I keep waiting for Hobson to post something like this on Bengals.com:"I know every other news source says he have a good deal of money, but after the rookie pool and holding off money for injuries we're actually eleventy billion dollars over the cap and will have to pay the players with Skyline chili and double cheeseburgers from McDonalds."The next day: "Chad Johnson signs extension." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Hahah or TJ signs a 6 year $30 Million extension with $16 million in bounues, but we dont have the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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