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Ochocinco going to the Patriots
Dolphins trade for Bush
By STEVEN WINE, AP Sports Writer 2 hours, 18 minutes ago
MIAMI (AP)—Nine years later, the Miami Dolphins have again traded for aNew Orleans Saints running back who won the Heisman Trophy.
This time it’s Reggie Bush.
The Dolphins finalized a trade for Bush on Thursday by negotiating a new two-year contract for nearly $10 million with him, a person familiar with the talks said. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the teams had yet to announce the deal.
It wasn’t known what the Saints would receive in the trade, first reported by Foxsports.com.
Miami acquired former Heisman winner Ricky Williams from the Saints in 2002, with mixed results. He won an NFL rushing le with the Dolphins, but they haven’t won a playoff game since that trade.
Bush was due about $11.8 million this season, the final year of his Saints contract. It would have been difficult for them to justify paying that given their salary cap constraints.
“Change is never easy but I look forward to building something special in Miami and can’t wait to embark on this new journey!” Bush said while sending a series of tweets. “To the city of New Orleans you will always have a place in my heart. … I love you guys you are my family & I will never forget our good times. … I wish the New Orleans Saints the best of luck I will always be a fan! The team, coaches, and fans will be deeply missed!”
Trade talks with Miami began late Wednesday. Bush’s agent, Joel Segal, worked with Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland until after 2 a.m. Thursday on the terms of a new contract.
Later in the morning Bush agreed to the deal and was en route to Miami. The Dolphins begin practicing Friday, but because Bush signed a new contract, the NFL’s post-lockout calendar requires he wait until Aug. 4 to join practice.
Miami sought a running back to pair with second-round draft choice Daniel Thomas. Last year’s leading rushers, Williams and Ronnie Brown, are free agents.
The Dolphins remain in the market to acquire a quarterback to compete withChad Henne for the starting job, and they’ve reportedly talked with the Denver Broncos about acquiring Kyle Orton.
While the injury-plagued Bush has been paid handsomely since signing his six-year rookie contract worth up to $62 million, his pro career has never reached the heights he and many fans expected when he was selected second overall in the 2006 draft.
Bush has had his share of highlight-reel touchdowns on punt returns, receptions and runs, but has never been to a Pro Bowl or even rushed for as much as 600 yards in a season.
Last season he missed eight games, and during the other eight games was used as a role player, with only 36 carries for 150 yards and just 34 receptions for 208 yards. Knee and leg injuries forced Bush to miss playing time each of the past four seasons—a total of 20 games.
But the speedy Bush gives the Dolphins big-play potential they’ve lacked. Last season Miami ranked third-worst in the NFL last year in scoring, rushing touchdowns, yards per carry and rushes of 10 yards or more.
The Heisman Trust no longer recognizes Bush as the winner of its award. Bush relinquished his le to it in 2010 after an NCAA investigation concluded the former Southern California star and his family accepted improper benefits from would-be sports agents while Bush was still playing for USC.
The same probe led the Bowl Championship Series to vacate the Trojans’ 2004 BCS national le.
Soon after the Saints made a trade for a second first-round pick in April’s NFL draft to take Alabama Heisman winner Mark Ingram, Bush wrote: “It’s been fun New Orleans,” on his Twitter site. Bush later said he regretted that comment and hoped to find a way to stay with New Orleans.
Saints coach Sean Payton had consistently said there remained a place in his wide-open offense for Bush. But after a salary cap of around $120 million was included in Monday’s labor agreement that ended the lockout, it became apparent New Orleans would have trouble paying Bush what he wanted while addressing other needs.
Before the lockout, the Saints re-signed running back Pierre Thomas to a four-year, $12 million extension. New Orleans also is high on Chris Ivory, who made the squad as an undrafted rookie last season. He filled in while both Bush and Thomas were hurt, and wound up leading the club in yards rushing with 716 yards and TDs rushing with five. It all made for a crowded backfield.
In his five-year pro career, Bush has rushed 524 times for 2,090 yards—an average of 4.0 yards per carry—and 17 touchdowns. He also has 294 receptions for 2,142 yards and 12 TDs. He also has four career TDs on punt returns.
Ochocinco going to the Patriots
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...cardinalstrade
They also signed Jason Babin!
http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/...ts-source-saysRT @ESPNBoston Patriots have acquired Chad Ochocinco after he accepted a restructured 3-year contract, a source said.
web • 7/28/11 5:48 PM
Yeah, and I wouldn't want my to come back and taunt me for flushing it if it ended up being worth money:
I woulda loved to be able to play Leinart twice a year
You and every high school level secondary in the country.
Where is ducks to give us all kinds of reasons why Leinart should be starting in the NFL?
He's working 80 hours a week somewhere in Yuma, Arizona (Yuma), not expected to cut his hours till if/when the Chargers go on a 6-game winning streak to capture their division.
Texans get Joseph.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...t/7674460.html
ClaytonESPN John Clayton
It's official. Darren Sproles replaces Reggie Bush in the Saints backfield. Sproles gets four-year, $14 M deal, $6 mil in guarantees.
I'm hoping Asomugha goes to NY. Revis/Asomugha on the ends would be insanely sick.
Rams fell asleep here. Sproles should have been #1 target.
Danieal Manning headed to Houston too. Nice.
Get your WRs first. Bradford needs more targets and a star WR. Your team should've gotten Breaston or Rice.
Former Cowboys WR Williams appears headed to the Bears
One day after being cut by the Dallas Cowboys, wide receiver Roy Williams has agreed to terms with the Chicago Bears, NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reported Friday, citing a source with knowledge of the situation.
Williams, who had a disappointing stint with the Cowboys after Dallas traded four draft picks to the Detroit Lions to get him, caught 37 passes for 530 yards and five touchdowns with the Cowboys last season. In his two-and-a-half seasons with Dallas, he had 94 catches for 1,324 yards and 13 touchdowns in 40 games.
In Chicago, Williams will be reunited with offensive coordinator Mike Martz, who was the Lions coordinator when Williams enjoyed his best years in Detroit. A first-round pick of the Lions in 2004, Williams joins a Bears receiving corps that featured only two receivers with more than 40 catches last season, Johnny Knox (51) and Earl Bennett (46).
@Adam Schefter
Rams reached agreement with former Jaguars wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker on a one-year deal.
Thats the general opinion yeah i get that...i disagree.
JMac's new offense will give Bradford multiple reads and targets all over the field(unlike last season's utlra-conservative safe offense that didnt throw to SJ39 or allow Bradford to take deep drops and read the defense beyond 15 yards)....
Rams drafted two big,sure-handed(but slowish) recievers in Austin Pettis and Greg Salas to address the red zone problems,and an athletic TE who can run routes(Lance Kendricks) to make the opposing LB's have to key on someone besides SJ39. WR Donnie Avery has the talent to get deep and blow by people...but can he learn route running and stay healthy? Danerio Alexander also provides a deep threat,he can also play physically...but again will his knee hold up?
My point is that Darren Sproles is an offensive weapon that can be utilized on 3rd down and whatever.... and provides that "speed" dimension that our offensive backfield sorely lacks. He also will give you special teams help....even more BANG for your buck!
He didn't come too expensive for New Orleans....outstanding signing for them after losing Bush.
After today ST LOU has quietly had a nice offseason thus far IMO.
DRAFT
DE Robert Quinn(N.C.)------> stolen on draft day at #14.
TE Lance Kendricks(Wisconsin)-----> a reach but talented
WR's Greg Salas(Hawaii) and Austin Pettis(Boise St.)-----> unspectacular but ready to play NOW.
FREE AGENCY
SS Quintin Mikell(Pro bowler who will elevate our already good secondary)
OG Harvey Dahl(who will bring some veteran nasty to the interior OLine)
WR Mike-Sims-Walker(a big play guy when he's been healthy...getting a 2nd chance on a 1 year deal)
OLB Zach Diles(provides depth at a position of need)
I'll take that. Sproles or even UDFA RB Derrick Locke would've been ideal though....we've still got a HUGE hole at RB if SJ39 goes down. He seems to be getting tougher each year though recently......dude just wont take a play off.
Last edited by mojorizen7; 07-30-2011 at 06:49 AM.
ClaytonESPN John Clayton
The Jets got a CB, Donald Strickland. He agreed to a one-year deal. Good role player. Now, they have to work hard on signing Cromartie
Cullen Jenkins just signed with the Eagles. Damn man...rich get richer.
ClaytonESPN John Clayton
So much for the Bears being quiet. They pick up RB Marion Barber AND DT Amoki Okoye in the past two hours. Throw in WR Roy Williams. Nice
They already have amendola, tbh
The eagles are going to be disgusting. If vick can stay healthy next season I can see them going undefeated. Even if vick does get injured young can still win some games with all that talent, if the eagles sign a legit lb that d will probably be in the top 3.
@Adam Schefter
Redskins reached agreement with former Cowboys DE Stephen Bowen on a 5-year, $27.5 million deal that includes $12.5 million in guarantees.
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