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2008 Off Season (Official Thread)

ESPN - Roundup: Free agent cornerback Florence signs with Jaguars - NFL
ESPN.com said:
Roundup: Free agent cornerback Florence signs with Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars, who took steps to upgrade their offense on Friday, turned their attention to the defensive side Saturday, signing unrestricted free agent cornerback Drayton Florence.The five-year veteran had spent his entire NFL career with the San Diego Chargers, where he appeared in 74 games, with 43 starts.
Florence, 27, was regarded by many as the second-best cornerback in the unrestricted free agent pool, after only former New England standout Asante Samuel, who signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday.

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Should help the browns, but overpaid for Stallworth (or at least what I think he's worth... perhaps that the market now).

Looks like the browns have two playmakers at DT now... shaun rogers is a heck of a guy to bring off the bench or use as a role player.
 
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shaun rogers is a heck of a guy to bring off the bench or use as a role player.

I think Shaun will be well more than a role player. He fits what we are trying to do extremly well. He plays the run and pass very effectively, and shouldn't have a problem with weight in our system. The 4-3 in Detroit is more conducive to a quick DT whereas we won't mind too much if he playing at 330-340.

I think our defense has gotten a whole lot better, especially if we can make 1 more move to solidify the secondary.
 
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<H1 class=topHeadline>Pace to Jets for 6 years, $42 mil
Kent Somers
The Arizona Republic
Mar. 3, 2008 01:43 PM
Outside linebacker Calvin Pace has agreed to terms with the Jets on a six-year deal worth $42 million, including a $20 million signing bonus, according to ESPN.com.

Pace, who spent his first five seasons with the Cardinals, visited Miami and the Jets.

The contract is staggering considering Pace started just six games in the three seasons before last year. He became a starter last year after Chike Okeafor was injured in the preseason.
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LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL:slappy::slappy::slappy::slappy::slappy:

This will turn out to be one of the biggest blunders of all time. Pace was a joke... the apitimy of draft busts....We pass on Terrell Suggs and land Calvin Pace and Bryant Johnson. The Jets done lost their minds. Faneca, great signing... but Calvin freakin Pace, PA-Lease.
 
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LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL:slappy::slappy::slappy::slappy::slappy:

This will turn out to be one of the biggest blunders of all time. Pace was a joke... the apitimy of draft busts....We pass on Terrell Suggs and land Calvin Pace and Bryant Johnson. The Jets done lost their minds. Faneca, great signing... but Calvin freakin Pace, PA-Lease.


They probably heard the Pats were thinking about bringing Pace in for the practice squad, and decided to sign him to a $42 million LTC to keep him away from them. :lol:

Looks like even if the Dolphins don't improve in any way whatsoever the Jets will manage to find a way to sink to the bottom of the AFC East.
 
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<H1 class=topHeadline>Cards make LaBoy deal official
Kent Somers
The Arizona Republic
Mar. 4, 2008 10:48 AM
The Cardinals officially made their second free agent acquisition Tuesday morning, signing outside linebacker/defensive end Travis LaBoy to a five-year contract.

The parties agreed in principle Monday on a contract worth $22 million, including $7.5 million in guarantees.

LaBoy, 26, was drafted by the Titans in the second round in 2004. He was primarily a backup but proved to be a productive pass rusher. The Cardinals will use him as a hybrid outside linebacker and defensive end, calling upon his pass rush skills in nickel situations. He will compete with Bertrand Berry for a starting job
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Solid signing, big money though for someone that isn't a shoe in starter.
 
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Favre calls end to career after 17 seasons
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Favre calls end to career after 17 seasons

GREEN BAY, Wis. - After flirting with retirement for years, Brett Favre means it this time. The Green Bay Packers quarterback ended a 17-season career in which he dazzled fans with his grit, heart and rocket of an arm.

"I know I can still play, but it's like I told my wife, I'm just tired mentally. I'm just tired," Favre told ESPN's Chris Mortensen in a voice mail message.

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Raiders give receiver Walker six-year, $55 million deal
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Raiders give receiver Walker six-year, $55 million deal

The Oakland Raiders reached agreement with free-agent wide receiver Javon Walker on a stunning six-year, $55 million deal that includes $27 million in the first three years, including $16 million guaranteed, reports NFL Network's Adam Schefter.

The deal is staggering when you consider the contract the record-setting Randy Moss received from the New England Patriots on Monday: $27 million over three years.

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Seahawks add veteran RB Duckett
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Seahawks add veteran RB Duckett


DETROIT -- T.J. Duckett is heading to play for the Seattle Seahawks with a 5-year contract, the free agent running back told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.

Duckett, who played for the Detroit Lions last season, has 2,642 career rushing yards and 36 TDs.

He previously played for the Redskins and the Falcons, who selected him 18th overall in the 2002 NFL draft after running for 3,379 yard at Michigan State.

When he wasn't slowed by injuries, Duckett was productive in limited opportunities in Detroit's pass-happy offense. Last season he carried the ball 65 times for 335 yards.
 
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Jets sign CB Woolfolk, cut veteran T Clement
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Jets sign CB Woolfolk, cut veteran T Clement

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- A day after signing Damien Woody to play offensive right tackle, the New York Jets cut last year's starter, Anthony Clement. They also signed cornerback Andre Woolfolk, a former first-round pick by Tennessee who was out of football in 2007.
Clement started all 33 games, including one in the playoffs, since being signed as a free agent in 2006.
Woolfolk played 39 games in four seasons with Tennessee, making 11 starts and intercepting three passes.
 
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