American Football: NFL Rumors

Reid deserves a huge contract, he's a top-notch coach.

Raiders could replace Gannon with Collins
Oakland Tribune

The Tribune's Jerry McDonald reports that QB Kerry Collins is in Oakland to visit with the Raiders. If the Raiders sign Collins, look for them to cut Rich Gannon and his $7 million salary.


Couch deal may be dead
Cleveland Plain Dealer

It doesn't look like Tim Couch will be joining the Packers. The Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot reports that the Packers have balked at Couch's contract demands and that they may sign Damon Huard instead.


Vermeil thinks Giants should sign Warner
New York Daily News

Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil thinks that Kurt Warner would be a great tutor for Giants rookie Eli Manning. Vermeil told Daily News columnist Gary Myers that "Kurt would be the best thing to ever happen to Eli".


Stewart isn't a San Francisco treat
San Jose Mercury News

The Mercury News's Daniel Brown reports that the 49ers are likely to pass on QB Kordell Stewart. Stewart's agent says that the 49ers haven't pursued his client and that they may stick with Ken Dorsey at QB.


Lions could trade McMahon to Bears
Daily Herald

The Bears may deal for a backup QB. Daily Herald columnist Barry Rozner writes that the Bears are rumored to be interested in Detroit's Mike McMahon.

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I wouldnt think that other teams would listen to other coaches at all, warner can help but how good is he

Looks like Couch is gonna end up in purgatory...

CBS wooing Broncos' Sharpe
Denver Post

Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe may hang up his cleats and take a job in television. The Post's Adam Schefter reports that Sharpe is expected to meet with CBS executives on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of joining the cast of "The NFL Today".


Will Raiders sign Collins?
Oakland Tribune

The Raiders aren't ready to bet their money on former Giants QB Kerry Collins. Although Collins visited with the Raiders this week, a team official told the Tribune's Jerry McDonald that a deal is not imminent.


Lions deny Warner rumors
Detroit News

The News's Mike O'Hara reports that the Lions have denied rumors that they are interested in signing Rams QB Kurt Warner. Lions president Matt Millen called the talk "completely wrong".


Cowboys' Allen back in fold
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

It looks as though the Cowboys have finally made peace with disgruntled guard Larry Allen. Sources told the Star-Telegram's Clarence E. Hill Jr. that Allen began working out at the Cowboys' training facility after meeting with coach Bill Parcells and owner Jerry Jones.


Garcia will help bolster Cleveland offense
Cleveland Plain Dealer

Plain Dealer columnist Roger Brown thinks that having Jeff Garcia at QB will help the Browns' offense. Brown points to Garcia's quick thinking and mobility as reasons why he is an upgrade over Tim Couch and Kelly Holcomb.

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Collins, Raiders may be good fit

Contra Costa Times columnist Eric Gilmore writes "Turner has said he's interested in (Kerry) Collins as a backup. You can imagine how Gannon, not exactly Mr. Happy, would react to having Collins lurking over his shoulder. More likely, the Raiders are considering whether to dump Gannon after June 1, freeing $7 million in salary cap room, and sign Collins."

Warner visit went well

St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Bernie Miklasz writes "Rams quarterback Kurt Warner had a good visit with the New York Giants. The Giants examined Warner's right hand and gave him a clean bill of health."


Sharpe mulls move to CBS
Denver Post

"Instead of Jake Plummer, Rod Smith and Al Wilson, Shannon Sharpe's teammates this season could be Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason and Jim Nantz. CBS is wooing the Broncos' tight end to replace Deion Sanders as an analyst on 'The NFL Today' show."


Adios to Hambrick, but it's hello, Larry
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"On the same day the Cowboys released running back Troy Hambrick, guard Larry Allen was working out at the team's Valley Ranch headquarters. According to several sources, Allen has been working out at the team's facility since having separate meetings with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and coach Bill Parcells last week."

Bears, 49ers, Cowboys may pass on Warner
New York Daily News

"The Bears are committed to Rex Grossman and not showing much interest in Warner. Even with Tim Rattay's groin surgery keeping him out possibly four months, there's no indication the 49ers are going to pursue Warner strongly, either. The Cowboys want Vinny Testaverde."

why do you think sharpe would want to leave?

hes older and maybe he just thinks he cant keep up.

Eagles flying from plan for Reid?
Trenton Times

" With that in mind, how come the same Eagles are ready to reward head coach/general manager Andy Reid with a new contract and a huge raise even though he still has three years left on his current deal? Or are they?"


A new chapter for Warner?
Jacksonville Times-Union

"Warner hasn't decided whether to take the Giants' offer, but the larger question is what happened to Warner and whether he's healthy enough to be a big-time quarterback."


Boys still want Vinny
New York Daily News

"Bill Parcells needs a veteran QB to challenge Quincy Carter and to mentor Drew Henson. Dallas never pursued Kerry Collins, despite his relationship with Sean Payton. That re-emphasizes what the Daily News reported in March: Vinny Testaverde is headed for a post-June 1 reunion with Parcells and Keyshawn Johnson."


Smith could sign on with Giants, Broncos, or Ravens
Boston Globe

"Another former Patriots running back, Antowain Smith, is expected to start making the rounds and visiting teams. He is likely looking at a backup role, and given his history of starting slow and coming on later in the season, that could be attractive to teams such as the Giants, Broncos, or Ravens."


Raiders eyeing Hamilton
Boston Globe

"Former Patriots defensive lineman Bobby Hamilton has yet to sign, but the Raiders are still very interested in the 32-year-old veteran . . ."


Cowboys may deal Hutchinson
Trenton Times

"Don't be surprised if the Cowboys try to move Hutchinson for a conditional 2005 draft pick."


Lions may be ready to trade McMahon
Trenton Times

"Another young quarterback who could be on the move is Detroit's Mike McMahon, the former Rutgers standout... Part of the problem is two teams who may be interested are Chicago and Green Bay, both of whom are NFC North rivals of the Lions."

Chargers' Brees on thin ice
Orange County Register

The Register's Michael Lev reports that Chargers QB Drew Brees' stay in San Diego may be a short one. Brees is in the last year of his contract and the Chargers are unlikely to re-sign him now that rookie Philip Rivers is in the fold.


Broncos may lose Sharpe to CBS
Rocky Mountain News

The News's Lee Rasizer reports that Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe may be close to signing a deal with CBS. Sharpe could get a three-year contract worth around $1 million per year.


Healthy Gannon ready to return
Minneapolis Star Tribune

Although he is rumored to be on the cutting block, QB Rich Gannon expects to be a Raider this season. Gannon, who underwent shoulder surgery last year, told Star Tribune columnist Sid Hartman that he is "in as good a shape as I have ever been".

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I hope that Brees gets his azz outta San Diego, I'm starting to side with Archie's decision to keep eli outta there, with comments like that!

brees should perform well this season under the pressure

Dolphins offer deal to Ogunleye
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

The Dolphins have begun contract talks with defensive end Adewale Ogunleye. Although the Dolphins finally made an offer to Ogunleye, his agent told the Sun-Sentinel's Michael Cunningham that they still have "a long way to go."


Warner, Collins may have trouble finding jobs
Bergen Record

Record columnist Vinny DiTrani writes that Kurt Warner and Kerry Collins aren't generating much interest on the free agent market. Warner may have to settle for a one-year gig with the Giants, while Collins could catch on with the Cowboys.


Collins a good fit for Raiders
San Francisco Chronicle

Chronicle columnist Glenn Dickey thinks that the Raiders may cut QB Rich Gannon and replace him with Kerry Collins. Dickey writes that Collins "probably would be a better fit, anyway".


Agent says Patriots don't want to let Law go
Boston Globe

The Globe's Bill Griffith reports that Ty Law's agents appeared on a Boston TV show to discuss their client's contract squabble with the Patriots. Although Law has said that he wants out of New England, agent Carl Poston believes that the Patriots "have no intention of letting him go".


Sharpe tops tight end list
Denver Post

How does Shannon Sharpe rank among the all-time greats? Post columnist Mark Kiszla thinks that Sharpe is the greatest tight end to ever play the game.

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Warner, Collins may have trouble finding jobs
Bergen Record

Record columnist Vinny DiTrani writes that Kurt Warner and Kerry Collins aren't generating much interest on the free agent market. Warner may have to settle for a one-year gig with the Giants, while Collins could catch on with the Cowboys.


Collins a good fit for Raiders
San Francisco Chronicle

Chronicle columnist Glenn Dickey thinks that the Raiders may cut QB Rich Gannon and replace him with Kerry Collins. Dickey writes that Collins "probably would be a better fit, anyway".

Sharpe tops tight end list
Denver Post

How does Shannon Sharpe rank among the all-time greats? Post columnist Mark Kiszla thinks that Sharpe is the greatest tight end to ever play the game.

Don't fret, Collins and Warner will get themselves jobs this year, even if it is in a back-up role. QB's get hurt too often, every team needs 2 good QB's to be legitimate.

As for Sharpe, can anyone name one TE who was unquestionably better than him?

Collins is already sending out feelers for a back-up spot -



Collins and Favre?

Packers' McKenzie still hoping to be traded
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Journal Sentinel's Cliff Christl reports that agent Drew Rosenhaus is hoping to broker a trade for Packers cornerback Mike McKenzie. Rosenhaus says that McKenzie could be dealt for a "first-round draft choice or a comparable player".


Collins cancels Packers visit
Green Bay News-Chronicle

Former Giants QB Kerry Collins cancelled his meeting with the Packers. A source told the News-Chronicle's Todd McMahon that Collins had a "change of heart".


McCardell skips workouts
Tampa Tribune

The Tribune's Katherine Smith reports that Buccaneers receiver Keenan McCardell isn't expected to attend the team's voluntary workouts. Although McCardell has two years left on his contract, he is pushing the Bucs to give him a contract extension.


Steelers waiting on Burress
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Post-Gazette's Ed Bouchette reports that receiver Plaxico Burress failed to show up for the Steelers' voluntary workouts yesterday. Burress, who is rumored to be upset that he hasn't been signed to a contract extension, also skipped the Steelers' minicamp earlier this month.


Dolphins owner wants to keep Ogunleye in town
Miami Herald

Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga wants to get a deal done with defensive end Adewale Ogunleye. Huizenga told the Herald's Jason Cole that he and the Dolphins "would do everything we can to keep Wale".

if i were the packers i would want to keep big M he is a solid CB, and who would they need expect for a CB just as good as him.

Patriots assistant looking for raise
Providence Journal

The Journal's Tom E. Curran reports that the Patriots may have to replace offensive coordinator Charlie Weis next season. Weis' agent says that it is "highly unlikely" that his client will return.


Cut-down day coming for Warner
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Rams are ready to cut ties with QB Kurt Warner. Agent Mark Bartelstein told the Post-Dispatch's Bill Coats that Warner won't be attending the Rams' minicamp because he is "going to be somewhere else" next season.


Timberwolves owner may buy Vikings
St. Paul Pioneer Press

Red McCombs may finally be ready to sell the Vikings. Sources told Pioneer Press columnist Charley Walters that McCombs has met with Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor to talk about a deal.

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Timberwolves owner may buy Vikings
St. Paul Pioneer Press

Red McCombs may finally be ready to sell the Vikings. Sources told Pioneer Press columnist Charley Walters that McCombs has met with Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor to talk about a deal.

Won't he have to sell the T-wolves then? I beleive the NFL has a clause that owners can not own another profesional sports team.

Ravens may sign veteran QB
Baltimore Sun

The Ravens may sign a veteran QB to replace injured backup Anthony Wright. The Sun's Jamison Hensley reports that the Ravens could target Kerry Collins, Kordell Stewart, Tim Couch or Kurt Warner.


Burress could sit until training camp
Pittsburgh Tribune Review

Disgruntled receiver Plaxico Burress could skip the rest of the Steelers' voluntary coaching sessions. The Tribune Review's Jerry DiPaola reports that Burress may not report to the Steelers until July 30.


Trade could help Chargers
San Diego Union-Tribune

Chargers GM A.J. Smith told the Union-Tribune's Jim Trotter that he is "exploring trade possibilities". If the Chargers decide to start dealing, QB Drew Brees could be the first to go.


Trotter won't be back in Philly
Philadelphia Daily News

The Daily News's Les Bowen reports that the Eagles are unlikely to sign linebacker Jeremiah Trotter. The former Eagle is expected to be cut by the Redskins after June 1.

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