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I'd be surprised if the Pack did. Perhaps some future consideration. I've hear the odd comment by the wags that they were expected to show a resurgence next season. Losing RB Green doesn't help, but some local scuttlebutt here in Cincy had them interested in OSU's Pittman. Just rumor. Speaking of OSU...keep an eye on their wr Gonzalez. Smart cookie.

I agree.

With the recent break-the-bank OL acquisitions, posters have stated that rush success is assured and so it cannot matter who runs. Why buy somebody else?

He did? Consider the possibility that it's neither profitable, or good public relations, to be less than complimentary to the current smell of the NHL...and Wayne-O likes his cash and fame. Cash is king... No more Phil Espositos camping out, no more Robatille hip checks, No Jerry Korabs, no more Billy Smiths. Ice Follies with sticks...

? He's a part-timer playing on a team with a powerful offense with a decent OL. In the times I've seen him on the field, he didn't impress me as more than a guy who had an open lane already paved for him. He does have speed. Shaun Bryson comes to mind.

It started when they decided to emulate roller hockey with the shootouts, and then compounded it with no-touch-me rules after their player strike. I see that Crosby is the 2nd NHL teenager to score 200 points. Gretsky did it while getting hip checked, boarded, roughed, cross-checked, speared, tripped, gloved, etc.

If you build your OL through the draft, you not only save $, but get recognized as being astute. Nothing wrong getting a decent FA to fill a spot. Going out and purchasing 3 of the 5 spots...hmm.

It seems that this new CBA has skyrocketed player costs for those players well-positioned to take advantage of it. So clubs make cuts to defray. After the dust settles and owners' jaws get back into normal position, I think '08 ticket prices will zoom up. There aren't many businesses that don't try to pass increased costs to the purchasher.

Client list: Some of Rosenhaus' NFL clients include: * Anquan Boldin, wide receiver, Arizona Cardinals. * Lance Briggs, outside linebacker, Chicago Bears. * Plaxico Burress, wide receiver, New York Giants. * Najeh Davenport, running back, Pittsburgh Steelers. * Darnell Dockett, defensive lineman, Arizona Cardinals. * Reuben Droughns, running back, Cleveland Browns. * London Fletcher, inside linebacker, Washington Redskins. * Frank Gore, running back, San Francisco 49ers. * Tommie Harris, defensive tackle, Chicago Bears. * Edgerrin James, running back, Arizona Cardinals. * Grady Jackson, defensive lineman, Atlanta Falcons. * Chad Johnson, wide receiver Cincinnati Bengals. * Thomas Jones, running back Chicago Bears. * Jevon Kearse, defensive end, Philadelphia Eagles. * Sam Madison, cornerback, New York Giants. * Jerome McDougle, defensive end, Philadelphia Eagles. * Willis McGahee, running back Buffalo Bills. * Dan Morgan, middle linebacker, Carolina Panthers. * Santana Moss, wide receiver, Washington Redskins. * Sinorice Moss, wide receiver, New York Giants. * Adewale Ogunleye, defensive end, Chicago Bears. * Terrell Owens, wide receiver, Dallas Cowboys. * Antonio Pierce, linebacker, New York Giants. * Clinton Portis, running back, Washington Redskins. * Warren Sapp, defensive lineman, Oakland Raiders. * Jeremy Shockey, tight end, New York Giants. * Dwight Smith, safety, Minnesota Vikings. * Donte' Stallworth, wide receiver, Philadelphia Eagles. * Duane Starks, cornerback, Oakland Raiders. * Marcus Stroud, defensive lineman, Jacksonville Jaguars. * Fred A. Taylor, running back, Jacksonville Jaguars. * Sean Taylor, safety, Washington Redskins. * Zach Thomas, linebacker, Miami Dolphins. * Billy Volek, quarterback, San Diego Chargers. * Javon Walker, wide receiver, Denver Broncos. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drew_Rosenhaus#NFL_clients

Like an already very rich man?

Like an already-rich man?

I'd guess that Dishman is financially set for life. The SD area is a nice place to live, especially if you have excess $$$. What's an extra 600K after taxes, if you are already rolling in it?

Encephalitis afflicting Ralph and Marv.

bated.

I’m not quite ready to throw the Bill’s D into the ditch. Losing Clement’s physical skills hurts, as does losing Fletcher’s heart. Over and done with. Folks have mentioned that the Cover 2 was less-used as last season wore on, and that Nate’s talents were put to better use. And statements that Terrance McGee regressed. It would seem that a usually-vital CB commodity – speed - isn’t of the same value in cover 2 zone playing, as also so in other zone pass schemes. But it must help – who plays the same defensive alignment play after play? The need for a decent pass rush with a zone is there – but it’s there for all coverage plans. I think that the team will end up with adequate – at least as far as physical talent goes – replacements. I am concerned with the loss of 2 pairs of canny, veteran eyes - three pair since it seems TKO’s days here are numbered. There’s a lot of player movement yet to happen; perhaps the team will acquire a couple of wizened vets who won’t wow us with gaudy speed, but have the smarts to get to the right place in good fashion with decent tackling angles. I would like them to obtain an off-the-bench LB that has good blitz skills. I’m not one who likes to see a dogged reliance on blitzing, but the players that can do that and keep on the field all the time are quite valuable – the Merrimans and Wares recently; the Joey Porters and Adalius Thomases, etc. But a part-timer – one of the so-called “tweeners” perhaps, that have a gift of cracking through the OL is a useful force when occasions merit. I’d add that the very good special team play promises to continue. That translates to favorable field position, and that helps an offense and really helps any defense. Just my 2 cents. Hostilities may now resume...

I'd sure say nice things about Fort Knox and the Fort Knoxians if they gave me a big pile of gold a while back...

Indeed.

Sounds like it. Herring played 12 games for CIN in '04 - quite ineffectually due to his injuries. Baxter has got in 8 games in 2 years with CLE - injuries. IIRC, some others on that fellow's list had a injury or two, also...

Upgrade your homeowner's and personal life insurance.

I would imagine that Poz will move up a bit, with BAL losing Adalius Thomas, CIN cutting Brian Simmons, and the Bills almost certainly showing TKO the door.

There's always the possibility of injury to Evans to be considered. Forget Washington. Many posters here are happy to inform you that all B'gal players are low-character criminals and thus highly unsuitable for the Bills...

...ruining a defensive lineman's career with chop blocks, clips, and leg whips.

That's three million, two hundred thousand stadium beers @ 5 bucks each.

Didn't mean to imply an immediate re-do. I suspect they'll chat during the season and if Peters shows well, something might be done.