March 11 Morining Quick Hits
Ill try to update this a few times this weekend.....
The Raiders may re-sign Kerry Collins.
The inconsistent veteran quarterback was cut on Friday. The team has made plans to rekindle negotiations with him in the coming days. Mar. 11 - 11:36 am et
Source: Contra Costa Times
The Jets could be interested in C Seth McKinney.
He'd replace Kevin Mawae. Mar. 11 - 11:26 am et
Source: New York Post
Free agent T Kevin Shaffer is atop the Jets' wish list.
Shaffer is an excellent left tackle and just turned 26. He's not likely to return to Atlanta. Mar. 11 - 11:25 am et
Source: New York Post
LaVar Arrington will meet with the Giants Sunday.
It's been widely thought that New York's NFC ballclub is his top choice. Mar. 11 - 11:16 am et
Source: New York Post
DE Darren Howard is not expected to re-sign with the Saints.
Howard was deactivated the last four games of the 2005 season after having a dispute with the Saints' front office. He'll be mildly attractive on the market. Mar. 11 - 11:13 am et
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
The agent for C Kevin Mawae has spoken with Saints' GM Mickey Loomis.
With the LeCharles Bentley signing, the Saints are left without a center on the roster. Mar. 11 - 11:10 am et
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
The Saints are reportedly interested in OLB Will Witherspoon.
Add them to the list of the Rams, Jaguars, 49ers, and Vikings, who are all also in the running for the free agent 'backer. Mar. 11 - 11:05 am et
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
The Vikings restructured the contract of C Matt Birk.
The ex-All Pro and Harvard grad missed all of 2005 rehabbing from hip surgery. Mar. 11 - 10:55 am et
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Free agent OLB Sedrick Hodge is due to meet with the Dolphins Saturday.
Hodge was suspended for one year for multiple violations of the NFL's substance-abuse policy. His status is unclear. Mar. 11 - 10:41 am et
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
The Eagles will wait to sign RB Mike Anderson.
They want to let him gauge his market value for at least a few days. His down-hill style would be a nice complement to versatile starter Brian Westbrook. Mar. 11 - 10:37 am et
Source: Trenton Times
It may be a few days before the Eagles sign Jeff Garcia.
The free agent quarterback is expected to sign with the Birds and become Donovan McNabb's backup in Philadelphia next season. Mar. 11 - 10:35 am et
Source: Trenton Times
Eagles' RT Jon Runyan is drawing a lot of interest on the market.
The Bills, Cardinals, Bucs, and Texans are believed to have interest in the 32-year-old tackle who hasn't missed a start since 1996. Mar. 11 - 10:30 am et
Source: Trenton Times
The Vikings are set to meet with Chester Taylor Saturday.
The free agent running back would be a nice complement to incumbent Mewelde Moore. He'd fit right into Brad Childress's offense. Mar. 11 - 10:20 am et
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press
Vikings signed Koren Robinson to a three-year deal.
And the market for free agent wide receivers becomes even weaker. Terms were not disclosed. Mar. 11 - 10:16 am et
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press
Free agent LB LaVar Arrington did not get a contract offer from the Dolphins Friday.
Arrington was in Miami on that day. He's also said to be interested in playing for the Eagles and Giants. Mar. 11 - 10:12 am et
Source: Miami Herald
The Vikings reportedly will trade Daunte Culpepper for conditional draft pick(s).
"The draft picks are for 2007. If you trade for the guy, and he never plays, the compensation is zero," Pat Kirwan, a senior analyst for NFL.com, has stated. Thus, a team only has to forfeit pick(s) if Culpepper performs. Mar. 11 - 9:22 am et
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The agent for Sage Rosenfels plans talk to the Bengals.
"There's lots of interest in Sage around the league and the Bengals are one of the teams we hope to be talking to," said agent Rick Smith. Mar. 11 - 9:12 am et
Source: Cincinnati Post
Jon Kitna will meet with Eric Mangini early next week.
Kitna has said he wants a chance to start and the Jets might be his best bet. Mar. 11 - 9:05 am et
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
The Panthers are reportedly close to signing DT Ma'ake Kemoeatu.
The 350-pounder is seen as the quintessential 3-4 nose. Carolina seem an unlikely destination for him, but they are looking for insurance behind Kris Jenkins and Jordan Carstens. Mar. 11 - 8:56 am et
Source: Rock Hill Herald
Edgerrin James will visit the Cardinals today.
Coach Dennis Green and VP for Football Operations Rod Graves have said they wouldn't pursue top-line free agents, so this comes as a small surprise. But with all their free cap space, they'd be silly to not spend it on someone special. Mar. 11 - 8:35 am et
Source: Arizona Republic
The Jets have set up free agent visits with T Tom Ashworth and LB Matt Chatham.
Eric Mangini and Romeo Crennel won't come back to haunt the Patriots by beating them. They are just going to steal all of their players and seek out similar ones in free agency. The Patriots may not have a starting job for Ashworth, the Jets do. Mar. 11 - 12:52 am et
Source: Boston Globe
The Vikings removed the transition tag from CB Brian Williams.
New leagues rules called for Williams' contract to be guaranteed. Now an unrestricted free agent, Williams figures to be very popular considering his experience as a starting cornerback. Mar. 11 - 12:58 am et
Ill try to update this a few times this weekend.....
The Raiders may re-sign Kerry Collins.
The inconsistent veteran quarterback was cut on Friday. The team has made plans to rekindle negotiations with him in the coming days. Mar. 11 - 11:36 am et
Source: Contra Costa Times
The Jets could be interested in C Seth McKinney.
He'd replace Kevin Mawae. Mar. 11 - 11:26 am et
Source: New York Post
Free agent T Kevin Shaffer is atop the Jets' wish list.
Shaffer is an excellent left tackle and just turned 26. He's not likely to return to Atlanta. Mar. 11 - 11:25 am et
Source: New York Post
LaVar Arrington will meet with the Giants Sunday.
It's been widely thought that New York's NFC ballclub is his top choice. Mar. 11 - 11:16 am et
Source: New York Post
DE Darren Howard is not expected to re-sign with the Saints.
Howard was deactivated the last four games of the 2005 season after having a dispute with the Saints' front office. He'll be mildly attractive on the market. Mar. 11 - 11:13 am et
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
The agent for C Kevin Mawae has spoken with Saints' GM Mickey Loomis.
With the LeCharles Bentley signing, the Saints are left without a center on the roster. Mar. 11 - 11:10 am et
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
The Saints are reportedly interested in OLB Will Witherspoon.
Add them to the list of the Rams, Jaguars, 49ers, and Vikings, who are all also in the running for the free agent 'backer. Mar. 11 - 11:05 am et
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
The Vikings restructured the contract of C Matt Birk.
The ex-All Pro and Harvard grad missed all of 2005 rehabbing from hip surgery. Mar. 11 - 10:55 am et
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Free agent OLB Sedrick Hodge is due to meet with the Dolphins Saturday.
Hodge was suspended for one year for multiple violations of the NFL's substance-abuse policy. His status is unclear. Mar. 11 - 10:41 am et
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
The Eagles will wait to sign RB Mike Anderson.
They want to let him gauge his market value for at least a few days. His down-hill style would be a nice complement to versatile starter Brian Westbrook. Mar. 11 - 10:37 am et
Source: Trenton Times
It may be a few days before the Eagles sign Jeff Garcia.
The free agent quarterback is expected to sign with the Birds and become Donovan McNabb's backup in Philadelphia next season. Mar. 11 - 10:35 am et
Source: Trenton Times
Eagles' RT Jon Runyan is drawing a lot of interest on the market.
The Bills, Cardinals, Bucs, and Texans are believed to have interest in the 32-year-old tackle who hasn't missed a start since 1996. Mar. 11 - 10:30 am et
Source: Trenton Times
The Vikings are set to meet with Chester Taylor Saturday.
The free agent running back would be a nice complement to incumbent Mewelde Moore. He'd fit right into Brad Childress's offense. Mar. 11 - 10:20 am et
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press
Vikings signed Koren Robinson to a three-year deal.
And the market for free agent wide receivers becomes even weaker. Terms were not disclosed. Mar. 11 - 10:16 am et
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press
Free agent LB LaVar Arrington did not get a contract offer from the Dolphins Friday.
Arrington was in Miami on that day. He's also said to be interested in playing for the Eagles and Giants. Mar. 11 - 10:12 am et
Source: Miami Herald
The Vikings reportedly will trade Daunte Culpepper for conditional draft pick(s).
"The draft picks are for 2007. If you trade for the guy, and he never plays, the compensation is zero," Pat Kirwan, a senior analyst for NFL.com, has stated. Thus, a team only has to forfeit pick(s) if Culpepper performs. Mar. 11 - 9:22 am et
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The agent for Sage Rosenfels plans talk to the Bengals.
"There's lots of interest in Sage around the league and the Bengals are one of the teams we hope to be talking to," said agent Rick Smith. Mar. 11 - 9:12 am et
Source: Cincinnati Post
Jon Kitna will meet with Eric Mangini early next week.
Kitna has said he wants a chance to start and the Jets might be his best bet. Mar. 11 - 9:05 am et
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
The Panthers are reportedly close to signing DT Ma'ake Kemoeatu.
The 350-pounder is seen as the quintessential 3-4 nose. Carolina seem an unlikely destination for him, but they are looking for insurance behind Kris Jenkins and Jordan Carstens. Mar. 11 - 8:56 am et
Source: Rock Hill Herald
Edgerrin James will visit the Cardinals today.
Coach Dennis Green and VP for Football Operations Rod Graves have said they wouldn't pursue top-line free agents, so this comes as a small surprise. But with all their free cap space, they'd be silly to not spend it on someone special. Mar. 11 - 8:35 am et
Source: Arizona Republic
The Jets have set up free agent visits with T Tom Ashworth and LB Matt Chatham.
Eric Mangini and Romeo Crennel won't come back to haunt the Patriots by beating them. They are just going to steal all of their players and seek out similar ones in free agency. The Patriots may not have a starting job for Ashworth, the Jets do. Mar. 11 - 12:52 am et
Source: Boston Globe
The Vikings removed the transition tag from CB Brian Williams.
New leagues rules called for Williams' contract to be guaranteed. Now an unrestricted free agent, Williams figures to be very popular considering his experience as a starting cornerback. Mar. 11 - 12:58 am et
