Happy Days Lois & Clark Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Trade talks continue to top NFL rumor mill... While the 2005 draft is now less than 50 days away, the main focus around the league remains the veteran trade and free agency market. Washington and Minnesota have reportedly talked about a possible deal involving Redskins' WR Rod Gardner. The Vikings, of course, are still looking for a replacement for Randy Moss who was traded to Oakland late last month. In fact, the Vikings had been considered to be almost a lock to sign Pittsburgh free agent WR Plaxico Burress, however, demand for Burress has been very soft. Indeed, Burress will reportedly be in New York later today to meet with the Giants, who are believed to be prepared to offer him something of a low-ball deal. Meanwhile, the Vikings could also look to deal RB Michael Bennett, although obviously not to the Redskins who traded for Clinton Portis last winter. The Vikings reportedly may have some interest in either Miami CB Patrick Surtain or Jacksonville SS Donovan Darius, who was franchised for the 3rd straight year, but has been given him permission to seek a trade/new deal. are trying to move. Seattle has also reportedly made some inquiries about Surtain after Ken Lucas signed as a free agent with Carolina. The Dolphins reportedly would like a #1 pick in exchange for Surtain, but appear resigned to settling for no better than a #2 pick. For their part, the Jaguars would also like a #1 pick for Darius, but reportedly would settle for a #2 and later rounder. Houston has given both starting inside LBs - Jamie Sharper and Jay Foreman - permission to seek trades for themselves, although the Texans aren't likely to let both go; if they do find a taker, however, Houston could be in the market for a young MLB at the 2005 draft where they have the 12th pick overall. And in case any one missed it over the weekend, San Diego QB Drew Brees signed his franchise tender. Despite a 'comeback player of the year' type season when he completed 66% of his pass attempts in leading the Chargers to a 12-4 record, has been told that the team's QB job is "open" for competition, Brees, of course, will be competing with Phillip Rivers the Chargers #1 pick in 2004. While, the Chargers say they intend to keep both, Brees could become available later this summer if it looks like Rivers is up to the job. While Denver is thinking about whether to match the offer sheet TE Jeb Putzier signed with the Jets late last week, the Broncos could have a second decision as RFA CB Kelly Herndon is reportedly close to signing with either Atlanta or Baltimore. The Broncos reportedly will match the offer sheet Putzier signed with the Jets, but may be willing to trade him for more than the 6th round pick that they'd get as compensation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTS Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Whoa ... I don't know if that was you or the site you copied from, but paragraph breaks are never a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Whoa ... I don't know if that was you or the site you copied from, but paragraph breaks are never a bad thing. 267371[/snapback] Neither are links to articles... CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 http://www.gbnreport.com/ You'll need to scroll down to find those notes. That's pretty much the way it appears on the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 This should be deleted or the original poster should be made to grade middle (public) school essays or other English homework for a semster or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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