Newz Forum: FOOTBALL: NFL Rumors and News 11/08/04

Vikings may make contract offer to Tice
St. Paul Pioneer Press

Pioneer Press columnist Charley Walters writes that the Vikings may offer coach Mike Tice a long-term deal.

Redskins shopping for lineman
Washington Times

The Times' Jody Foldesy reports that the Redskins may replace injured right tackle Jon Jansen with free agents Jamie Nails, Vaughn Parker, Marcus Spriggs or Blake Brockermeyer. The Redskins could also try to trade for Walter Jones, Kenyatta Walker or L.J. Shelton.

Will Bucs trade McCardell?
Miami Herald

The Herald's Jason Cole, Dan Farrand and Bob Emanuel Jr. report that the Dolphins, Ravens, Chiefs and Bears may all be eyeing Buccaneers receiver Keenan McCardell.

Ravens could sign Ogden to new deal
Baltimore Sun

The Sun's Mike Preston and Jamison Hensley report that the Ravens are in contract talks with offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden. Ogden is hoping to finish his career as a Raven.

Browns may put Jackson on block
Cleveland Plain Dealer

The Plain Dealer's Tony Grossi reports that running back James Jackson could interest the Dolphins and Cardinals if the Browns decide to deal him.

Dolphin receivers get a wait-and-see
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

The Dolphins will further assess the wide receivers on their roster in Saturday night's exhibition opener against Jacksonville before trying to sign unrestricted free agent Antonio Freeman.

Four teams eyeing Parker
Washington Times

Agent Lee Kolligian said he spoke with Redskins coach Joe Gibbs and Bugel about (Vaughn) Parker and is trying to set up a workout for later this month. Kolligian added that the Carolina Panthers, New York Giants and Patriots also are interested.

Agent: Chargers are lying
Charlotte Observer

Philip Rivers' agent accused the San Diego Chargers of deceiving the public and the media about stalled negotiations with Rivers, a former N.C. State quarterback.

Will Browns fire Davis?
Miami Herald

Speculation in Cleveland is that Davis will be fired if the Browns flop. If that happens, Davis and Steve Spurrier could be competing for the same college jobs next spring, with Texas and North Carolina likely appealing to both.

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Fox Sports

Pro Sports Daily

I wonder who the redskins who will pick up in replace of Jenson, Its very hard to find a replacement for jenson because of his size and skill. He is going ot be greatly miss in the running game and the passing game, because in the passing game he is there to protect the blind side.

If the injury is going to happen, I'm glad that it happened this early in the season, it gives him extra time to heal, and gives the replacement extra time to learn.

Yea this is true, but its very doubtful that he is going to make a return at all this season. They are going to need somebody very experienced to fill his shoes. He hasnt missed a game in 6 years.

That's why kit better that it happen (if it happens at all) during the preseason, so the new guy can get some time in with the first team before the games mean anything.