Post by golden on Mar 12, 2007 15:56:45 GMT -7
SI.COM
MARCH 12, 2007
The Cowboys aren't exactly shopping running back Julius Jones, but they've told teams that have inquired about him that he's for sale for the right price.
Cowboys owner-GM Jerry Jones apparently is prepared to hitch his wagon to the team's other young running back, Marion Barber. Jones, who rushed for 1,084 yards, had just 65 carries in Dallas' final six regular-season games, but played well in the playoff loss to Seattle, rushing for 112 yards on 22 carries.
The new coaching staff may be poised to let Marion Barber III, who scored 16 TDs last season, get his chance at the beginning of games.
-- Philadelphia Daily News
Lions general manager Matt Millen was conspicuous by his absence from Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn's Pro Day workout last week. Millen's absence seems to indicate that the Lions will bypass a QB and take Wisconsin offensive tackle Joe Thomas.
-- Philadelphia Daily News
If Cleveland doesn't take Brady Quinn with the third pick of next month's NFL draft, Minnesota likely will at No. 7. As a result, the Texans sit today in a surprising position. They're working to rise to the next level, but may need quarterback David Carr to get them there.
-- San Antonio Express-News
With Donte Stallworth and Wes Welker on board with the Patriots, that could factor into whether veteran Troy Brown returns. Brown, who would enter his 15th NFL season, has taken a wait-and-see approach to free agency.
-- Boston Globe
Falcons' offensive line is going to look a lot like it did last season, despite new coach Bobby Petrino's desire to morph the smallish, zone-blocking group into a super-sized unit capable of moving defenders backward and protecting Michael Vick long enough to make him think twice before prematurely jetting out of the pocket.
-- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Dolphins are still believed to be interested in Chiefs quarterback Trent Green, whose services are being shopped around the league. Also, the Dolphins are seeking a draft pick for kicker Olindo Mare, instead of releasing him without compensation.
-- South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Cincinnati's Kelley Washington, who visited New England on Friday, remains in discussions with Miami, a source said.
-- Palm Beach Post
Tampa Bay is showing interest in free-agent guard Cooper Carlisle, a Broncos starter the past two years. Carlisle, not expected back in Denver, also visited the Seahawks.
-- Denver Post
The Eagles now are expected to turn their attention to unrestricted free agent Kevin Curtis (Rams), who visited the NovaCare Complex Friday.
-- Trenton Times
Packers linebacker Nick Barnett wants to make two things perfectly clear: He's not going to shortchange himself in negotiations on a short-term contract and he's not going to follow the path Javon Walker and Mike McKenzie in seeking more money.
-- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
MARCH 12, 2007
The Cowboys aren't exactly shopping running back Julius Jones, but they've told teams that have inquired about him that he's for sale for the right price.
Cowboys owner-GM Jerry Jones apparently is prepared to hitch his wagon to the team's other young running back, Marion Barber. Jones, who rushed for 1,084 yards, had just 65 carries in Dallas' final six regular-season games, but played well in the playoff loss to Seattle, rushing for 112 yards on 22 carries.
The new coaching staff may be poised to let Marion Barber III, who scored 16 TDs last season, get his chance at the beginning of games.
-- Philadelphia Daily News
Lions general manager Matt Millen was conspicuous by his absence from Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn's Pro Day workout last week. Millen's absence seems to indicate that the Lions will bypass a QB and take Wisconsin offensive tackle Joe Thomas.
-- Philadelphia Daily News
If Cleveland doesn't take Brady Quinn with the third pick of next month's NFL draft, Minnesota likely will at No. 7. As a result, the Texans sit today in a surprising position. They're working to rise to the next level, but may need quarterback David Carr to get them there.
-- San Antonio Express-News
With Donte Stallworth and Wes Welker on board with the Patriots, that could factor into whether veteran Troy Brown returns. Brown, who would enter his 15th NFL season, has taken a wait-and-see approach to free agency.
-- Boston Globe
Falcons' offensive line is going to look a lot like it did last season, despite new coach Bobby Petrino's desire to morph the smallish, zone-blocking group into a super-sized unit capable of moving defenders backward and protecting Michael Vick long enough to make him think twice before prematurely jetting out of the pocket.
-- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Dolphins are still believed to be interested in Chiefs quarterback Trent Green, whose services are being shopped around the league. Also, the Dolphins are seeking a draft pick for kicker Olindo Mare, instead of releasing him without compensation.
-- South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Cincinnati's Kelley Washington, who visited New England on Friday, remains in discussions with Miami, a source said.
-- Palm Beach Post
Tampa Bay is showing interest in free-agent guard Cooper Carlisle, a Broncos starter the past two years. Carlisle, not expected back in Denver, also visited the Seahawks.
-- Denver Post
The Eagles now are expected to turn their attention to unrestricted free agent Kevin Curtis (Rams), who visited the NovaCare Complex Friday.
-- Trenton Times
Packers linebacker Nick Barnett wants to make two things perfectly clear: He's not going to shortchange himself in negotiations on a short-term contract and he's not going to follow the path Javon Walker and Mike McKenzie in seeking more money.
-- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel