Newz Forum: FOOTBALL: NFL Rumors and News 03/08/04

Raiders may dump Brown
Sacramento Bee

The Bee's Gregg Bell reports that the Raiders could waive receiver Tim Brown before the start of the season. Brown may try to catch on with the Cowboys if he is let go.

Dolphins unlikely to land James
Indianapolis Star

The Star's Mike Chappell reports that Colts running back Edgerrin James has called rumors that he could be traded to the Dolphins "entertainment".

Saints make bid for McKenzie
New Orleans Times-Picayune

The Times-Picayune's Brian Allee-Walsh reports that the Saints are willing to trade a second-round pick to the Packers for holdout cornerback Mike McKenzie.

49ers' Peterson may sign one-year offer
San Jose Mercury News

The Mercury News' Daniel Brown reports that linebacker Julian Peterson may sign the 49ers' one-year, $6.1 million franchise-tag offer rather than sit out for the entire season.

All quiet on McCardell front
St. Petersburg Times

The Times' Roger Mills reports that the Buccaneers haven't talked to the agents for holdout receiver Keenan McCardell since Father's Day.

Davenport staying put
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Green Bay Packers run the risk of losing running back Najeh Davenport through free agency, possibly in March 2005 or more likely in March 2006, but have all but ruled out trading him to the Miami Dolphins.

A Franks response - 'Me, upset?'
Green Bay News-Chronicle

Bubba Franks left no doubt after two practices Monday that he is a happy training camper. The three-time Pro Bowl tight end fired back at a recent national report that implied he was anything but thrilled about returning for a fifth season with the Green Bay Packers. At the heart of Franks' supposed angst was wide receiver Robert Ferguson's receiving a five-year contract extension five weeks ago.

Mayberry keeps playing like a pro
Philadelphia Inquirer

He'll be 31 years old in 26 days. He's in the final year of his contract with the Eagles, and there's a chance he'll be playing elsewhere next season... If Jermane Mayberry is the next to leave town, he has opted to exit via the high road.

Jets shopping for lineman
Newark Star-Ledger

The Jets desperately need help at guard and will be eyeing the waiver wire for a veteran swingman who can play both guard spots and possibility center.

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Pro Sports Daily

Well, it's about time we got some good news out of the Niner camp.
Dumping Brown, I don't like that at all. Look at what he's done for the organization. It happens though, even Joe ended his career in KC.

And the NFC West looks like....SEATTLE!!!!!!!!!!!!:bounce:

Originally posted by whitey2010
And the NFC West looks like....SEATTLE!!!!!!!!!!!!:bounce:

Back a winner, cause the rest are wieners. *goes to weep in his Navagator* It's a battle for the basement really.) Seattle is a wrap for the division, after that who's going to suck worse. Do the Niners retain enough of the #4 defence for 2nd there? Or do they plumit to the depths that management has put them in?