USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2006 Hey... Chicago Bears... IT AIN'T HIBERNATION TIME!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted March 24, 2006 Oh come on the Bears always hibernate come winter-time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2006 Well they picked up Muhammad last year, but yeah I know... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2006 Hey... Chicago Bears... IT AIN'T HIBERNATION TIME!!! Well they did just sign Brian Griese. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 Please someone splain to me how Nate Burleson is worth a $49 million dollar offer sheet, plus a 3rd round pick since Minnesota is not going to match. Granted only 5.25 mil is guaranteed, but no matter how it is arranged, a 49 million dollar deal is still big money. All for a guy who has cracked (barely) 1000 yards once. Christ, maybe GB will get a ransom for Walker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vampiro69 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 Following the Vikings for my job, I was stunned to see the Seahawks pay that much for Burleson. Must be Seahawks getting back at the Vikes for taking Hutchinson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 The poison pills in that deal are obvious retaliation, but the money is just silly no matter the cause. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted March 25, 2006 Please someone splain to me how Nate Burleson is worth a $49 million dollar offer sheet, plus a 3rd round pick since Minnesota is not going to match. Granted only 5.25 mil is guaranteed, but no matter how it is arranged, a 49 million dollar deal is still big money. All for a guy who has cracked (barely) 1000 yards once. Christ, maybe GB will get a ransom for Walker. Good god, I certainly hope so. Two first round picks or maybe a first and a decent guard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted March 25, 2006 Brian fuckin' Griese? Ah crap. Oh well, Considering the Bears are almost always plagued by injuries, it makes sense to sign someone with experience. He'd better be the third string guy, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 I don't mind Griese being placed ahead of Orton if Grossman isn't up to snuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted March 25, 2006 I have nothing against Burleson as a player, but yeah that's insane money for him at this point of his career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaMarka 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 The "poison pills" in the Burleson contract are hilarious. Check this shit out. All $49 million would become guaranteed if Burleson plays five or more games in the state of Minnesota in any season of the contract. The Vikings, of course, play home games in Minneapolis, at the Metrodome. The second provision would guarantee the full contract if Burleson is paid more on average per year than all of the Minnesota running backs combined. At least for now, the averages of the Vikings' tailbacks fall well shy of the $7 million average of the Burleson offer sheet. I'm really hope someone signs another Vikings restricted FA that guarantees the contract if the player's home jersey contains more than 50% purple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 I'd love to see the NFL send them on a barnstorming tour of Minnesota for their preseason schedule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 I don't mind Griese being placed ahead of Orton if Grossman isn't up to snuff. He went 5-1 with Tampa until he got injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conspiracy_Victim 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2006 I'd love to see the NFL send them on a barnstorming tour of Minnesota for their preseason schedule. They'd just sit him out. Hey, the contract only says Burleson has to play more than 5 games in Minnesota, not the rest of the team. PS Texans sign Sam Cowart to a one year, $1.5 million dollar deal. Looks like he could be a filler until someone steps up or we draft a MLB (I'd think about D'Qwell Jackson at the top of the 2nd if available). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fanofcoils Report post Posted March 26, 2006 I find it funny how LaVar Arrington was a judge on dream job 2 years ago and all he's been doing is complaining since then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Arnold_OldSchool Report post Posted March 26, 2006 Najeh Davenport, the often-injured Green Bay Packers running back, has agreed to a one-year contract to stay in Green Bay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vampiro69 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2006 I thought for sure Davenport was going to be gone from the Packers. Not sure what the Packers are doing as they look like they will be horrible next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Arnold_OldSchool Report post Posted March 26, 2006 Green, Gado, and the Pooper in a RB rotation - I don't know it could be worse - a few months ago it seemed Gado would be the ONLY one back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vampiro69 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2006 I think overall the Packers will be worse. I think Ahman's career is nearly over, Davenport is injury prone and Gado fumbles to much. Favre if he plays will put up similar numbers to last season. If Favre is not coming back, then it falls upon Rogers to lead the team and I don't think he is up to the task yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2006 They could chalk it up to McCarthy having a "feel out" year with the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2006 Texans and Bills talking about an Eric Moulds trade. N.D. Kalu signs with Texans. 1 yr/$750k. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2006 Seahawks signing Burleson for that much is stupid, stupid, stupid. And I like Burleson. However, this is clearly just to hurt the Vikings, which it probably does a lot more than it helps the Seahawks. Between D-Jax, Engram and Stevans, the Seahawks already have a more than solid receiving corp. Spending that kind of money for a small upgrade at second receiver is retarded. And I HATE these so-called 'poison pills'. I didn't like it with Hutchinson, and I don't like it with Burleson. I hope it doesn't become common practice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packwingfn 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2006 The only way I see Favre returning is if the Packers SIGN at least 1 free agent receiver or at least re-sign Walker. They haven't signed ANY key free-agents on the offense so if I was Favre, I wouldn't even bother come back and watch the Packers play another 12+ loss season. Who do the Packers draft this year anyway? Since their in the top 5 and all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2006 What a surprise The opening game for the NFL will be Pittsburgh(home) against Miami, on Thursday night airing on NBC Manning Bowl I will occur on NBC's first Sunday Night Game (in NY). Minnesota/Washington and San Diego/Oakland are the doubleheader opener for MNF (ESPN) They have added a third game to the Thanksgiving tradition... Dallas will host Tampa, Miami plays in Detroit and The Broncos/Chiefs (NFL Network), It's not that unusual for KC to host a Thanksgiving game, as they used to during the AFL days. It's also the first live game on NFLN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2006 Damn, I would have bet money that Cowboys/Redskins would be on turkey day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted March 27, 2006 Cowboys/Bucs could still be a pretty good game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tominator89 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2006 Moulds puts Philly on the top of his list. Both sides appear interested. Hopefully they can agree to terms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted March 27, 2006 Moulds puts Philly on the top of his list. Both sides appear interested. Hopefully they can agree to terms. Boo Yah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
