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BOSSHOGG30
02-29-2008, 06:50 PM
AFC
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BUF: Kawicka Mitchell, LB, NYG(signed); Spencer Johnson, DT, Minnesota(signed); Marcus Stroud, DT, JAX(acquired via trade); Ben Troupe, TE, Tennessee(visit); Corey McIntyre(RFA), FB, ATlanta(visit); Bryant Johnson, WR, Arizona(visit)
MIA: Justin Smiley, OG, SF 49ers(signed); Ian Gold, LB, Denver(signed); Jason Ferguson, DT, DAL(acquired via trade); Josh McCown, QB, Oakland(signed); Ernest Wilford, WR, JAX(signed); Randy Starks, DT, TEN(signed); Sean Ryan, TE, NYJ(signed); Reggie Torbor, LB, NY Giants(signed); Charlie Anderson, LB, Houston(signed); Calvin Pace, LB, Arizona(visit); Marlon McCree, S, San Diego(visit); Marques Douglas, DE/DT, SF 49ers(visit); Eugene Wilson, S, New England(visit)
NE: Randy Moss, WR,(signed); Sam Aiken, WR, Bills(signed) Jason Webster, CB, Buffalo(visit)
NYJ: Kris Jenkins, DT, Carolina(acquired via trade); Alan Faneca, OG, Pittsburgh(signed); Calvin Pace, LB, Arizona(signed); Will James, CB, Philadelphia(visit); Shane Olivea, OT, San Diego(visit); Mario Haggan, LB, Buffalo(visit); Randall Gay, CB, New England(visit); Eugene Wilson, S, New England(visit); Damien Woody, C/G/T, Detroit(visit)

BAL:
CIN: Antwan Odom, DE, Tennessee(visit); Marlon McCree, S, San Diego(visit); Ben Utecht(RFA), TE, Indianapolis(visit); Tyler Brayton, DE, Oakland(visit)
CLE: Corey Williams, DT, GB(acquired via trade); Shaun Rogers, DT, Detroit(acquired via trade); Donte Stallworth, WR, New England(signed); Travis LaBoy, DE, Tennessee(visit); Nick Greisen, LB, Baltimore(visit); Drew Carter, WR, Carolina(visit); Rex Hadnot, G/C, Miami(visit)
PIT: Eugene Wilson, S, New England(visit); Mewelde Moore, RB,(signed)

HOU: Jacques Reeves, CB, Dallas(signed); Kevin Bentley, LB, Seattle(visit); Rex Hadnot, G/C, Miami(visit)
IND: Tyler Brayton, DE, Oakland(visit)
JAX: Troy Williamson, WR, Minnesota(acquired via trade); Jerry Porter, WR, Oakland(signed); Cleo Lemon, QB, Miami(signed); Drayton Florence, CB, San Diego(signed); Kwame Harris, OT, SF 49ers(visit)
TEN: Alge Crumpler, TE, Atlanta(visit); Eugene Wilson, S, New England(visit)

DEN: Keary Colbert, WR, Carolina(signed); Sammy Knight, S, Jacksonville(visit); Boss Bailey, LB, Detroit(visit); Niko Koutouvides, LB, Seattle(signed)
KC: Oliver Hoyte, FB, Dallas(claimed via waivers); Demorrio Williams, LB, Atlanta(visit)
OAK: Gibril Wilson, S, NY Giants(signed); Kwame Harris, OT, SF 49ers(visit); Ebenezer Ekuban, DE, Denver(visit); Drew Carter, WR, Carolina(visit)
SDG:

DAL:
NYG: Sammy Knight, S, Jacksonville(visit)
PHI: Asante Samuel, CB, New England(signed); Chris Clemons, DE, Oakland(signed)
WAS: Will Demps, S, Houston(visit)

CHI: Demorrio Williams, LB, Atlanta(visit)
DET: Leigh Bodden, CB, Cleveland(acquired via trade); Brian Kelly, CB, Tampa Bay(visit); Ellis Wyms, DT, Seattle(visit); Chartric Darby, DT, Seattle(visit)
GB: Corey Smith, DE, Detroit(visit); Brandon Chillar, LB, Saint Louis(visit)
MIN: Madieu Williams, S, Cincinatti(signed); Thomas Tapeh, FB, Philadelphia(signed); Bernard Berrian, WR, Chicago(signed); Maurice Hicks, RB/KR, SF 49ers(visit); Antwan Odom, DE, Tennessee(visit);

ATL: Erik Coleman, S, NY Jets(signed); Von Hutchins, CB/S, Houston(signed); Ben Hartsock, TE, Tennessee(signed); Michael Turner, RB, San Diego(signed)
CAR: Ricardo Colclough, CB, Cleveland(signed); Tyler Brayton, DE, Oakland(visit); Marlon McCree, S, San Diego(visit)
NO: Jonathan Vilma, LB, NY Jets(acquired via trade); Randall Gay, CB, New England(signed); Bobby McCray, DE, Jacksonville(visit); Aaron Glenn, CB, Jacksonville(visit)
TB: Jeff Faine, C, New Orleans(signed); John Gilmore, TE, Chicago(signed); Jimmy Wilkerson, DE, Kansas City(signed); D.J. Hackett, WR, Seattle(visit); Demorrio Williams, LB, Atlanta(visit); Niko Koutouvides, LB, Seattle(visit); Ben Troupe, TE, Tennessee(visit); Teddy Lehman, LB, Detroit(visit); Drew Carter, WR, Carolina(visit); Eugene Wilson, S, New England(visit)

ARZ: Antwan Odom, DE, Tennessee(visit); Brandon Chillar, LB, Saint Louis(visit); Travis LaBoy, DE, Tennessee(visit)
STL: Josh Brown, K, Seattle(signed); Jacob Bell, G/T, Tennessee(visit)
SF: DeShaun Foster, RB, Carolina(signed); J.T. O'Sullivan, QB, Detroit(signed); Dontarrious Thomas, LB, Minnesota(signed); Isaac Bruce, WR, Saint Louis(signed); Justin Smith, DE, Cincinatti(signed)
SEA: Alge Crumpler, TE, Atlanta(visit); T.J. Duckett, RB, Detroit(visit)

mclark
02-29-2008, 07:00 PM
Good job, Boss. It's nice to see all this in one spot.

Slick
02-29-2008, 07:03 PM
Thanks Boss.

Miami has made some smart moves IMO.

yardog
02-29-2008, 07:10 PM
Thanks Boss I'm glade your back. Great work.

Stargazer
02-29-2008, 07:47 PM
Very cool, but I wouldn't add the ones that are visiting.

slim
02-29-2008, 07:48 PM
Who is Niko Koutouvides?

JONtheBRONCO
02-29-2008, 08:01 PM
NFL Network's Adam Schefter doesn't believe DL Dewayne Robertson will be back with the Jets in 2008.

Schefter notes that the Jets tried to move him for a first-rounder, couldn't get it, then for second- and third-round picks, and couldn't get those either. Robertson's cap charge in 2008 is over $12 million.

claymore
02-29-2008, 08:02 PM
NFL Network's Adam Schefter doesn't believe DL Dewayne Robertson will be back with the Jets in 2008.

Schefter notes that the Jets tried to move him for a first-rounder, couldn't get it, then for second- and third-round picks, and couldn't get those either. Robertson's cap charge in 2008 is over $12 million.
to bad they didnt want a 4th rounder and Javon Walker. :D

Simple Jaded
02-29-2008, 08:09 PM
Who is Niko Koutouvides?


#53 Niko Koutouvides | LB

Full Name: Niko Stelios Koutouvides
Born: March 25, 1981
Plainville, CT
Height: 6-2
Weight: 238 lbs.

Age: 26
Pos: LB
Experience: 4 years
College: Purdue
Drafted: Year:2004 Round:4 Pick:20, Seahawks


Comment: Koutouvides is tough, physical and smart. He is versatile enough to play all three linebacker spots. He is an effort player who gives great contributions on special teams. He plays behind a very talented group of linebackers, so it will be a challenge for him to emerge from behind this group right away. He can run and shows his speed on special teams' coverage units. Koutouvides is not afraid to throw his body around and does not shy away from contact. He plays hard, smart, and is physical, but lacks good football instincts. He is more of a straight-line player and struggles with his body control in traffic as a positional player. He does not have a feel for angles or an understanding of all of the fits yet. He has improved considerably since his rookie campaign, but most of his contributions will be on special teams as he develops and learns the linebacker position at the NFL level.

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/players/scouting?statsId=6875

slim
02-29-2008, 08:11 PM
#53 Niko Koutouvides | LB

Full Name: Niko Stelios Koutouvides
Born: March 25, 1981
Plainville, CT
Height: 6-2
Weight: 238 lbs.

Age: 26
Pos: LB
Experience: 4 years
College: Purdue
Drafted: Year:2004 Round:4 Pick:20, Seahawks


Comment: Koutouvides is tough, physical and smart. He is versatile enough to play all three linebacker spots. He is an effort player who gives great contributions on special teams. He plays behind a very talented group of linebackers, so it will be a challenge for him to emerge from behind this group right away. He can run and shows his speed on special teams' coverage units. Koutouvides is not afraid to throw his body around and does not shy away from contact. He plays hard, smart, and is physical, but lacks good football instincts. He is more of a straight-line player and struggles with his body control in traffic as a positional player. He does not have a feel for angles or an understanding of all of the fits yet. He has improved considerably since his rookie campaign, but most of his contributions will be on special teams as he develops and learns the linebacker position at the NFL level.

So a ST player...well that's just great.

slim
02-29-2008, 08:22 PM
G. Wilson signed with the raiders? Dang...Williams signed too. So much for FA safeties.

BOSSHOGG30
02-29-2008, 08:24 PM
Interesting names still available:

Antwan Odom
Justin Smith
Bobby McCray
Travis LaBoy
Darwin Walker
Rod Coleman
Jake Scott
Jacob Bell
Keydrick Vincent
Josh Brown
Lance Briggs
Clark Haggans
Calvin Pace
Landon Johnson
Tyjuan Hagler
Boss Bailey
Brendon Ayanbadejo
Demorrio Williams
Brandon Chillar
Victor Hobson
Maurice Williams
Michael Turner
Julius Jones
Erik Coleman
Eugene Wilson
Ben Troupe
Bernard Berrian
D.J. Hackett
Donte' Stallworth
Bryant Johnson
Javon Walker
Marty Booker

frauschieze
02-29-2008, 08:25 PM
Boss......what the heck would we do without you? Thanks man.

Simple Jaded
02-29-2008, 08:27 PM
So a ST player...well that's just great.

I'd think a Rockies fan would be used to such free agents...:D...

Slick
02-29-2008, 08:31 PM
Boss......what the heck would we do without you? Thanks man.

No doubt, thanks for keeping a gringo in Mexico in the know.

I'd like to see one of those LBers come in for a visit.

Clark Haggans anyone? Seems like a guy with the speed and intensity that a linebacker should have. I'm surprised the Steelers are letting him browse the market.

Npba900
02-29-2008, 09:16 PM
Darn, Corey Williams to Cleveland......I was hoping Denver would have made a play for him to play along side Marcus. Oh well back to the drawing board.:confused:

NameUsedBefore
02-29-2008, 10:32 PM
Buffalo is gonna be a good team next year, IMO especially if they get Stroud.

SmilinAssasSin27
02-29-2008, 11:09 PM
Yep...very nice LB corps which will please the fans.

However that does leave Larry Tripplett exposed to be plucked by a certain team in need of DT help.

dogfish
03-01-2008, 04:42 AM
Who is Niko Koutouvides?


he's dick butkus' cousin. . . .




No doubt, thanks for keeping a gringo in Mexico in the know.

I'd like to see one of those LBers come in for a visit.

Clark Haggans anyone? Seems like a guy with the speed and intensity that a linebacker should have. I'm surprised the Steelers are letting him browse the market.



they don't need him. . . james harrison looked like a monster last year on the other side, and lamarr woodley was coming on strong late in the season-- plus they spent a 1st round pick on lawrence timmons to play OLB. . . . with those guys, they have plenty of depth-- no need to pay big dollars for a 31 year old vet who only had 4 sacks at a position that primarily rushes the passer in their scheme. . . besides, the stealers have a long history of producing quality 'backers-- lebeau and his staff have been running that blitzburgh system forever, they just crank those guys out one after another. . . it's just like what we do with RBs, and it's no more an accident that LBs who leave there often don't have as much success elsewhere than it is when the same thing happens with our RBs. . . .

WARHORSE
03-01-2008, 01:21 PM
Well, not seeing Robertson on someone elses roster makes me feel good.

Denver definitely wants him, and no other significant moves by the team could mean theyre busy trying to swing a deal for the man.

Im gonna go ahead and hang a disco ball above my hammock if we can get Robertson on our roster, cause Im gonna be bustin out some old Travolta moves if it happens. I'll invite my elderly neighbors over, just so I can take over and 'rule the floor'.................
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/warhorse001/barneyspank.gif
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fcspikeit
03-02-2008, 06:10 PM
Hey Boss, are you going to update your list in the OP?

Great thread by the way! :salute:

Npba900
03-02-2008, 07:04 PM
I believe Jake Scott would be a nice fit for Denver if the price is right. With each passing day, Scott $ asking price gets lower.

What I like about Scott, is the fact he was good enough to play on a solid O-Line and played key roles in protecting Manning and opening up running lanes for Adai. I'm surprised no team made him an offer this past weekend.

Also, Scott played for an organization that knows how to Develop and draft the necessary talent to protect Manning over the last 8 years!!! And thats same something. Indy has done all the risk andwork for Denver when it came drafting and developing Scott into one of the best OG in the NFL. The Broncos need proven veteran O-line help and depth. Question is, does Denver have better OG's than what Jake Scott brings to the table??

Jake Scott, UFA, Indianapolis Colts

Scott is the starting right guard for one of the top offensive line units in the entire NFL, and his ability to help protect Peyton Manning should equate to a nice contract number. Indianapolis has found a way to retain most of their line talent in recent seasons, and it should come as no surprise if Scott is locked into a long-term deal in the near future. But with big dollars being paid out to Ryan Lilja, Scott might not fit into the budget plans.

mclark
03-02-2008, 07:06 PM
Michael Turner signs with the Atlantia Falcons.

dogfish
03-02-2008, 07:14 PM
I believe Jake Scott would be a nice fit for Denver if the price is right. With each passing day, Scott $ asking price gets lower.

What I like about Scott, is the fact he was good enough to play on a solid O-Line and played key roles in protecting Manning and opening up running lanes for Adai. I'm surprised no team made him an offer this past weekend.

Also, Scott played for an organization that knows how to Develop and draft the necessary talent to protect Manning over the last 8 years!!! And thats same something. Indy has done all the risk andwork for Denver when it came drafting and developing Scott into one of the best OG in the NFL. The Broncos need proven veteran O-line help and depth. Question is, does Denver have better OG's than what Jake Scott brings to the table??

Jake Scott, UFA, Indianapolis Colts

Scott is the starting right guard for one of the top offensive line units in the entire NFL, and his ability to help protect Peyton Manning should equate to a nice contract number. Indianapolis has found a way to retain most of their line talent in recent seasons, and it should come as no surprise if Scott is locked into a long-term deal in the near future. But with big dollars being paid out to Ryan Lilja, Scott might not fit into the budget plans.


i would be a little wary of scott. . . he has certainly played well in indy, but IMO he may be as much a product of their system as anything else. . . howard mudd does a great job of finding and developing O-line talent, but their offensive system sure makes it wasy for guys to succeed there. . . manning is probably the easiest QB in the league to protect because of his uncanny ability to make correct pre-snap reads and identify blitzes-- couple that with his fantastic quick release, and the reluctance of teams to blitz him, and it makes pass pro pretty easy compared to most other teams. . . also, having the consumate pro jeff saturday making the line calls is a real asset as well. . . and run blocking is almost easier, as they rarely line up and call power runs-- a ton of their runs are draws and delays, often from the shotgun, and they rarely ever run against an 8-man front. . . naturally none of this means that he can't or won't be successful elsewhere, but i wouldn't expect him to come in and play at the same level he did in indy. . .

Retired_Member_001
03-02-2008, 07:30 PM
i would be a little wary of scott. . . he has certainly played well in indy, but IMO he may be as much a product of their system as anything else. . . howard mudd does a great job of finding and developing O-line talent, but their offensive system sure makes it wasy for guys to succeed there. . . manning is probably the easiest QB in the league to protect because of his uncanny ability to make correct pre-snap reads and identify blitzes-- couple that with his fantastic quick release, and the reluctance of teams to blitz him, and it makes pass pro pretty easy compared to most other teams. . . also, having the consumate pro jeff saturday making the line calls is a real asset as well. . . and run blocking is almost easier, as they rarely line up and call power runs-- a ton of their runs are draws and delays, often from the shotgun, and they rarely ever run against an 8-man front. . . naturally none of this means that he can't or won't be successful elsewhere, but i wouldn't expect him to come in and play at the same level he did in indy. . .

That's a fair comment Dogfish.

However I look at some of the games when the Colts have had a depleted offensive line this season and I look at how well Jake Scott stepped up. Remember the Colts V Chargers game when the Colts were playing a G at LT, a C at RG and a RG at RT. Jake Scott was the guy who started off at RG and then switched to RT in the middle of the game because of injury. Peyton Manning wasn't playing well eiter, he had 6 INTs. The point is even in tough games Jake Scott (and Jeff Saturday) anchored that offensive line and kept it in shape. The Colts offensive line was damaged with injuries all year and Jake Scott still proved to be sturdy and reliable.

I like Jake Scott and I think he would be a good pickup for this team. I wouldn't call him Pro-Bowl material or anything, but he's a good RG. Definitely an improvement over Montrae Holland in my opinion.

Npba900
03-02-2008, 10:17 PM
i would be a little wary of scott. . . he has certainly played well in indy, but IMO he may be as much a product of their system as anything else. . . howard mudd does a great job of finding and developing O-line talent, but their offensive system sure makes it wasy for guys to succeed there. . . manning is probably the easiest QB in the league to protect because of his uncanny ability to make correct pre-snap reads and identify blitzes-- couple that with his fantastic quick release, and the reluctance of teams to blitz him, and it makes pass pro pretty easy compared to most other teams. . . also, having the consumate pro jeff saturday making the line calls is a real asset as well. . . and run blocking is almost easier, as they rarely line up and call power runs-- a ton of their runs are draws and delays, often from the shotgun, and they rarely ever run against an 8-man front. . . naturally none of this means that he can't or won't be successful elsewhere, but i wouldn't expect him to come in and play at the same level he did in indy. . .

Good points.

Npba900
03-02-2008, 10:19 PM
That's a fair comment Dogfish.

However I look at some of the games when the Colts have had a depleted offensive line this season and I look at how well Jake Scott stepped up. Remember the Colts V Chargers game when the Colts were playing a G at LT, a C at RG and a RG at RT. Jake Scott was the guy who started off at RG and then switched to RT in the middle of the game because of injury. Peyton Manning wasn't playing well eiter, he had 6 INTs. The point is even in tough games Jake Scott (and Jeff Saturday) anchored that offensive line and kept it in shape. The Colts offensive line was damaged with injuries all year and Jake Scott still proved to be sturdy and reliable.

I like Jake Scott and I think he would be a good pickup for this team. I wouldn't call him Pro-Bowl material or anything, but he's a good RG. Definitely an improvement over Montrae Holland in my opinion.

If he isn't asking for insane money, Shanahan needs to get Scott on the phone to come in for an interview.

mclark
03-03-2008, 12:10 PM
Any site posting who is visiting which teams?

dogfish
03-03-2008, 12:36 PM
Any site posting who is visiting which teams?

KFFL's hot off the wire (http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl) reports visits and discussions. . . .

turftoad
03-03-2008, 12:39 PM
If he isn't asking for insane money, Shanahan needs to get Scott on the phone to come in for an interview.

OG is not a concern. OT is.

BOSSHOGG30
03-03-2008, 12:41 PM
Any site posting who is visiting which teams?

I updated for everyone... let me know if I'm missing anyone.

Npba900
03-03-2008, 06:16 PM
OG is not a concern. OT is.

Scott has played both positions.

SmilinAssasSin27
03-03-2008, 10:47 PM
Cincy signed Odom from Tennessee to fill the DE hole Smith made by going to San Fran.

dogfish
03-03-2008, 10:53 PM
Cincy signed Odom from Tennessee to fill the DE hole Smith made by going to San Fran.

if they don't get robertson, i think you can pretty much pencil them in for ellis or dorsey if either of them is still on the board. . .

SmilinAssasSin27
03-03-2008, 10:53 PM
agreed...those dumb ********.

upindbroncs
03-06-2008, 05:13 PM
Takeo Spikes released...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3280236

IMO this would be a great addition! I always enjoyed the way he plays.

shank
03-06-2008, 05:35 PM
if they don't get robertson, i think you can pretty much pencil them in for ellis or dorsey if either of them is still on the board. . .

no doubt about this. if robertson gets cut, and they sign him, i would still expect them to choose ellis or dorsey because of robertson's now faulty knee...

i just hope if robertson gets cut, we take a run at him. i don't want to overspend for him, but i don't think we can be especially cheap either because of the fact that neither of the really quality DTs will drop to us in the draft. i will be disappointed a second time if i see him go to a team with a very incentive based contract or just a good budget contract...

BOSSHOGG30
03-06-2008, 05:37 PM
no doubt about this. if robertson gets cut, and they sign him, i would still expect them to choose ellis or dorsey because of robertson's now faulty knee...

i just hope if robertson gets cut, we take a run at him. i don't want to overspend for him, but i don't think we can be especially cheap either because of the fact that neither of the really quality DTs will drop to us in the draft. i will be disappointed a second time if i see him go to a team with a very incentive based contract or just a good budget contract...

They signed Kris Jenkins to a HUGE contract.... plus they play 3-4... why would they go after a DT?

dogfish
03-06-2008, 06:00 PM
They signed Kris Jenkins to a HUGE contract.... plus they play 3-4... why would they go after a DT?

we're talking about the bungles, not the jets. . .

BOSSHOGG30
03-06-2008, 06:04 PM
we're talking about the bunglse, not the jets. . .

Slap me please:coffee:

dogfish
03-06-2008, 06:05 PM
Slap me please:coffee:

:laugh:



no worries, we've all done it before. . . .

shank
03-06-2008, 06:30 PM
Slap me please:coffee:

2nd time i've needed the 'slap in face' alternative to the 'high five.'

i forgive you boss :lol:j



EDIT: although you do (mistakenly) bring up a point. i read that the bengals were probably switching to a 3-4 defense... have you heard more about this or do you know the probability? maybe there's a chance that if they do, and they fill the DT hole is some other way that they won't need 2 DTs... maybe? a little bit? stretching? yeah i know...

lex
03-07-2008, 12:41 AM
Al Wilson