NFL Offseason Thread

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Pacman Jones could face midemeanors, felonyESPN.com news services


What the Tennessee ans decide to do with Adam "Pacman" Jones might be the least of his problems.

Pacman's Choice
Adam "Pacman" Jones has lived two lives -- a brilliant one on the football field and a troubled one off of it. Which will he choose? Greg Garber reports. Story

Police in Las Vegas will recommend to the city's district attorney that Jones be charged with one count of felony coercion and also a midsdemeanor count of battery and a misdemeanor count of threat to life.

The charges stem from a melee that began inside the Minxx Gentlemen's Club and escalated to a triple shooting on Feb. 19. One man was left paralyzed.

"It took approximately five weeks to investigate this and it's not something we took lightly," Las Vegas Metro police lieutenant George Castro said at a Monday press conference. "We had to look at a lot of video and it came from five sources.

"You can only imagine what it was like that night, very violent, very chaotic, so some of the information we had was very sketchy."

Castro said that two full-time detectives and five part-time officers put in more than 500 hours investigating the incident.

Jones' bodyguard will also be charged with one count of felony coercion, as will a female friend of Jones. The club's owners have alleged that Jones was involved in the brawl that led to the gunfire and that he believes Jones knows the shooter.

A police report states that Jones brought a trash bag of money into the club to distribute to dancers and that the money sparked a struggle. The amount of cash -- reportedly in dollar bills -- has been disputed by the parties.

Castro said witness accounts indicate that Jones at one point prevented a security officer from stopping the altercation, but Jones was reportedly not armed.

"Did he have a weapon, No," Castro said. "Was he an inciter, Yes."

The investigation of the melee in the bar has progressed further than the one into the subsequent shooting.

"This is small steps we are taking," Castro said. "We're being patient."

ESPN's Chris Mortensen and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Updated: March 26, 2007, 6:50 PM ET
Injuries force running back Faulk to retireAssociated Press


PHOENIX -- Marshall Faulk's decision was easy after spending last year working for the NFL Network: At 34, his body is more suited for a television studio than for the rigors of playing running back.



Faulk
After sitting out last season because of a knee injury, Faulk officially announced his retirement Monday. He's ninth on the NFL's career rushing list, 33 yards behind Jim Brown, who at one time was the standard for the position.

Faulk is fourth in combined yards from scrimmage with 19,154 yards and his 6,875 yards receiving are the most ever among running backs.

"Just being around the game last year, I realized how much I love it," Faulk said. "But my health is everything. And I didn't want to return if I couldn't get through a full season. It all came together when a close friend asked me 'How many 34-year-old running backs are there?'"

Faulk starred at San Diego State, where he rushed for 386 yards and seven touchdowns in his first game, and led the nation in rushing as a freshman.

He was the second pick overall in the 1994 draft by Indianapolis and was offensive rookie of the year that season.

He was traded by the Colts to St. Louis in 1999, where he became part of "The Greatest Show on Turf" with quarterback Kurt Warner and receivers Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt. The team won the Super Bowl after the 1999 season and was upset two years later by New England in a Super Bowl that many critics thought the Rams would have won had Faulk carried the ball more often.

Faulk noted Monday that he had an unusual role in the development of that team -- the injury during a 1999 exhibition game in San Diego to Trent Green that forced the Rams to go with Warner, an untested, undrafted free-agent backup at quarterback.

"There's kind of an unwritten rule among veterans in those games that when the play is over, you stopped," Faulk said. "I was blocking on Rodney Harrison and we had some things going between us. But I kind of let up and he kept going and he hit Trent. So when Kurt was forced to play, I kind of felt responsible and really wanted to make up for it."

He did.

He was voted the league's Most Valuable Player and offensive player of the year that season and won the offensive honors the next two years also. In that 1999 season, he ran for 1,381 yards and a 5.5 average and caught 87 passes for 1,048 yards.

Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press

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Redskins | Fabini signs
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:50:02 -0700

Casey Husband, of the Redskins.com, reports the Washington Redskins have signed unrestricted free-agent OL Jason Fabini (Cowboys). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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rumor has it es and kelly holcombe have been traded to philly for a 2008 late round pick and darwin walker.......


http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

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actually its official........

http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10033511

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Updated: March 26, 2007, 7:28 PM ET
Defensive end Wadsworth attempting comebackBy Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com


PHOENIX -- More than six years after Andre Wadsworth played in his last NFL game, midway through the 2000 season, the former "can't-miss" defensive end prospect is back in the league for one more belated attempt at fulfilling his immense potential.



Wadsworth
Hoping that he might develop into an outside pass-rush threat from a hybrid position in their 3-4 defense, the New York Jets have signed the former first-round draft pick whose career was cut short by injuries. ESPN.com first reported in late January that Wadsworth, at age 32, was poised to attempt a comeback and was auditioning for teams.

"It's a chance and that's all I wanted," said Wadsworth, who lives here and has been working out diligently in recent months. "I just wanted an opportunity to do this on my terms and see how it went."

Wadsworth was the third overall player selected in the 1998 draft, by the Arizona Cardinals, after quarterbacks Peyton Manning (Indianapolis) and Ryan Leaf (San Diego), and was widely regarded by talent scouts as the best pure athlete in that year's lottery.

The former Florida State star missed all of training camp in a contract dispute before finally signing a six-year, $42 million deal on the eve of the regular-season opener. Wadsworth played in all 16 games as a rookie, posted 47 tackles and five sacks, and flashed Pro Bowl-caliber potential at times.

And then, in a flurry of knee surgeries and battles with the Arizona front office, his NFL career was over two years later when the Cardinals voided his contract and saved $30 million in total base salaries due Wadsworth between 2001-03. The paltry dividend for the nearly $12 million (including a $10.49 million signing bonus) the Cardinals invested in him: just 36 games, 119 tackles, eight sacks and three forced fumbles.

In the years since he left the game, Wadsworth has built a successful car dealership here and devoted much of his time to raising his children. He noted that, because of his business interests and investments, his comeback isn't about money. It's believed that his contract with the Jets is for the league minimum base salary.

Wadsworth underwent four knee surgeries between November 1999 and January 2001, including a controversial microfracture procedure. But he has spent the past year getting into shape, has his weight at about 278 pounds, and just wants one more chance at a career he feels was snatched from him.

The Jets, who last week signed former Chicago Bears first-round defensive end Michael Haynes, are willing to provide him the chance.

Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com

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Packers | Humphrey re-signs
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:57:53 -0700

Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports the Green Bay Packers have re-signed exclusive-rights free-agent TE Tory Humphrey. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Redskins | Team offers No. 6 overall pick for Briggs
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 18:10:10 -0700

Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the Washington Redskins have offered the No. 6 overall pick to the Chicago Bears for LB Lance Briggs and the No. 31 overall pick, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus.

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i was just gonna post that mardigan....

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Its great having a couple great NFL fans on here Fillmoe, I really hope that the Skins dontget him

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Tampa Bay has the fourth pick and could look to move up to draft Calvin Johnson. Atlanta has the eighth pick and also could be looking to move up. But that would drop the Lions out of range of the blue chips.
-- Detroit News

Pacman Jones' future with the ans could be decided by the end of this week, even before commissioner Roger Goodell announces his stricter personal conduct policy.
-- New York Daily News

Broncos owner Pat Bowlen said he has had "discussions" with coach Mike Shanahan about a contract extension. Shanahan, who has been the Broncos' head coach since 1995, has two years remaining on his current contract, which puts him near the top of the NFL's pay scale.
-- Rocky Mountain News

No doubt the Vikings still have some interest in Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn, but some NFL officials can't believe the Vikings will take him. What would make the Vikings real happy is if somehow Wisconsin offensive tackle Joe Thomas is there when they pick seventh in the first round.
-- Minneapolis Star Tribune

ans general manager Mike Reinfeldt has declined to name any of the players who the team has or will meet, but according to Scout.com, USC receiver Dwayne Jarrett is scheduled to visit the team sometime likely in April.
-- Nashville City Paper

A league source says Tampa Bay will put serious pressure on retired quarterback Jake Plummer to at least participate in training camp, or the Buccaneers will go after the $5 million to $7 million in a prorated signing bonus he may owe for not fulfilling his contract.
-- Denver Post

Don't count on the Panthers making a move for a backup quarterback anytime soon. They're going to wait and see how things sort out elsewhere and you might not see a move until right around draft time in late April.
-- Charlotte Observer

Now that the football world knows Al Wilson failed his physical with the Giants, the chances of the Broncos dealing their middle linebacker have been drastically reduced. Once Wilson understood he was trade bait, he switched agents from Norm Nixon to Peter Schaffer, who has extensive experience in moving high-profile Broncos who have fallen out of favor.
-- Denver Post

It doesn't appear Denver defensive tackle Dan "Big Daddy" Wilkinson will be donning an orange or blue Nike swoosh next season. Even if Wilkinson agrees to play, the Broncos no longer want to surrender a draft pick for him - a condition the Dolphins may not accept.
-- Denver Post


Patriots running back Laurence Maroney had offseason shoulder surgery that revealed "fairly significant damage," according to a league source, though the long-term impact is unclear.
-- Boston Herald

Tim Rattay, who played the past two seasons with Tampa Bay, has been contacted by the Falcons about their backup quarterback position. The Falcons also are in discussions with Anthony Wright, who was Cincinnati's No. 2 quarterback last season. Three teams are interested in Wright, according to his agent.
-- Atlanta Journal-Cons ution

Not even $250,000 is enough to buy Dolphins kicker Olindo Mare his freedom. Mare said Sunday night that he has told the franchise he was willing to return the cash, which was given to him earlier this month in a roster bonus, if the Dolphins would release him
-- South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Art Rooney II said that the Steelers and Alan Faneca "still got a way to go" in terms of a contract extension, but he added that the perennial Pro Bowler's absence from the workouts, which are not mandatory, did not concern him.
-- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Bears unrestricted free agent Ian Scott, a 33-game starter at defensive tackle over the past three seasons, has been talking to the Atlanta Falcons and is expected to depart.
-- Daily Herald

The Bears shored up a serious need on the other side of the ball by agreeing with free-agent Anthony Adams on a four-year contract. Adams, 6-foot, 297 pounds, did not fit the current scheme in San Francisco where the Niners are looking for run-stuffing anchors in a switch to the 3-4. Scouts say he can be pushed back by bigger offensive linemen, but he has the ability to penetrate and create pressure from the interior, making him an ideal fit.
-- Chicago Sun-Times

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Updated: March 27, 2007, 9:37 AM ET
Redskins may put together offer for Bears' BriggsBy Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com


PHOENIX -- While a proposal has yet to be formalized, the Washington Redskins will make a trade offer to the Chicago Bears aimed at acquiring two-time Pro Bowl weakside linebacker Lance Briggs, agent Drew Rosenhaus and two league sources told ESPN.com late Monday night.



Briggs
Washington will propose a swap of first-round draft picks in this year's draft -- the Redskins own the sixth overall selection and Chicago has the 31st choice -- in exchange for Briggs. The potential deal, which is expected to pick up steam on Tuesday morning as the annual NFL meetings continue, would be contingent on the Redskins signing Briggs to a long-term contract.

Having failed last spring to consummate a long-term contract with Briggs -- reportedly a seven-year, $33 million deal on which both sides worked for several weeks before the negotiations collapsed-- the Bears invoked the franchise tag last month to keep the four-year veteran off the open market.

Briggs, 26, told ESPN.com three weeks ago that he preferred to be traded or have Chicago rescind the franchise tag and make him a free agent rather than return to the Bears. On Monday, Rosenhaus told the Chicago Sun-Times if his client is not dealt and remains under the team's franchise tag, Briggs would sit out the first 10 games, then return for the final six to accrue a played season under league rules.

On Monday afternoon, Briggs arrived at the resort hotel where NFL owners are meeting and met briefly with Bears general manager Jerry Angelo.

"It was good in the sense that we talked man-to-man," Briggs said. "But not much changed [during the meeting]. But it was good, a positive step, in that we both know where each other stands in this thing."

Subsequent to that meeting, Briggs spoke with representatives with a few teams, including the Redskins. The standout linebacker spoke with Washington owner Dan Snyder, coach Joe Gibbs and general manager Vinny Cerrato. At some point in the evening, the Washington brass determined to make a play for Briggs, and there were discussions with Rosenhaus about potential contract parameters.

Rosenhaus, who has struck several deals with Snyder, said later Monday that reaching a contract agreement with the Redskins was "a strong likelihood." But he also acknowledged that Washington still had to formalize a trade proposal and the Bears had to accept.

"But it's a win-win situation," Rosenhaus said. "Chicago only wants to sign Lance to a one-year contract anyway. If they made the trade, they would move up 25 spots in the first round and be able to choose one of the premier players in the draft. And Lance, obviously, would get the long-term deal he wants [from the Redskins]. It's a good resolution for everyone."

By using the franchise marker on Briggs, the Bears ostensibly made him a one-year qualifying offer worth $7.206 million. Briggs has the right to negotiate with any team and to sign an offer sheet. If the Bears decline to match the offer sheet, the team which signed Briggs would have to send Chicago a pair of first-round draft choices as compensation. But such compensation is considered prohibitive, and pretty much precludes an offer sheet.

The kind of trade the Redskins will propose makes more sense for all of the parties involved. There have been rumors for much of the offseason that the Redskins wanted to trade out of the No. 6 slot in the first round. And a deal for Briggs, one of the NFL's top young linebackers, would represent the kind of big splash Snyder likes to make. It would also allow Chicago to get value for Briggs and to rid itself of an unhappy player.

A former University of Arizona standout, Briggs was chosen by the Bears in the third round of the 2003 draft. He earned a starting job as a rookie, emerged by his third season as one of the NFL's top young weakside linebackers, and was chosen for the Pro Bowl in each of the past two seasons.

Even playing in the lengthy shadow of middle linebacker Brian Urlacher, with whom he has become close friends, Briggs is regarded leaguewide as a top defender and playmaker.

Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com

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Redskins | Team offers No. 6 overall pick for Briggs
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 18:10:10 -0700

Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the Washington Redskins have offered the No. 6 overall pick to the Chicago Bears for LB Lance Briggs and the No. 31 overall pick, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus.

This would be a dumb move by the Redskins. While Briggs had a great year last season, to hand a great team like the Bears the #6 pick would be stupid. The Redskins always find a way to get a big name in free agency and you never hear from "said" player again cause he usually doesn't fit the system, (IE Jermiah Trotter/Adam Archuleta) Besides, the Skins still don't understand that the draft is the only way you're going to improve, not 4 or 5 year veterans with a big name.Where's that Redskins fan who said that Snyder is "finally getting the big picture"? I wanna call him out on this one.

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This would be a dumb move by the Redskins. While Briggs had a great year last season, to hand a great team like the Bears the #6 pick would be stupid. The Redskins always find a way to get a big name in free agency and you never hear from "said" player again cause he usually doesn't fit the system, (IE Jermiah Trotter/Adam Archuleta) Besides, the Skins still don't understand that the draft is the only way you're going to improve, not 4 or 5 year veterans with a big name.Where's that Redskins fan who said that Snyder is "finally getting the big picture"? I wanna call him out on this one.

He went into hiding upon hearing this move. The Bears could draft f-ing Quinn or move up for Johnson, are they trying to get them back to the Super Bowl?

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Bengals | Pollack could play defensive end in future
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 09:20:55 -0700

Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB David Pollack (neck), should he return to the field after suffering a C6 vertebra fracture, will likely move to defensive end. Pollack sees his return most probable as a defensive end instead of a linebacker.

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Jaguars | Team re-signs Gilbert
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 08:38:17 -0700

Michael C. Wright, of the Florida Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed LB Tony Gilbert. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Jaguars | Team signs McCadam
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 08:26:47 -0700

Michael C. Wright, of the Florida Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars signed free agent FS Kevin McCadam (Panthers) Monday, March 26. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Broncos | Team working on extension for Shanahan
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:33:07 -0700

Bill Williamson, of the Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos and head coach Mike Shanahan are working on a contract extension. The extension could be finalized within the next week.

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Buccaneers | Team still hopes Plummer will report
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:26:16 -0700

Bill Williamson, of the Denver Post, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still hopeful QB Jake Plummer will report to the team for training camp. Head coach Jon Gruden has yet to meet face-to-face with Plummer. Gruden has had some players place calls for Plummer, but unsuccessfully.

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Broncos | Team still no closer to landing Wilkinson
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:17:23 -0700

Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Miami Dolphins general manager Randy Mueller believes DT Dan Wilkinson is not any closer to reporting to the Denver Broncos. Mueller added he believes the Broncos are still hopeful Wilkinson will report for his physical. Wilkinson has until March 30 to report for a team physical.

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Raiders | Team signs J. Otis
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 06:55:13 -0700

Raiders.com reports the Oakland Raiders signed free agent QB Jeff Otis (Cardinals) Monday, March 26.

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ans | Police recommend charges against A. Jones
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 21:08:25 -0700

ESPN.com reports Las Vegas police said they will recommend to the city's district attorney that Tennessee ans CB Adam Jones be charged with one count of felony coercion and also misdemeanor count of battery and threat to life. Charges stem from an incident that starting inside the Minxx Gentleman's Club and escalated to a triple shooting Feb. 19, that left one man paralyzed. Lt. George Castro said detectives have not determined who fired the shots that wounded three people outside the Las Vegas club. Castro said the request for charges will be submitted to Clark County district attorney David Roger no later than the end of the week.

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Bengals | Henry in trouble again
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 10:59:05 -0700

Kimball Perry and Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, report Cincinnati Bengals WR Chris Henry was given a ticket Wednesday, March 21, and had his 2005 Cadillac Escalade impounded after he was ticketed for driving with a suspended license, failure to use turn signals and a seat belt violation. Henry appeared in Hamilton County Municipal Court Monday, March 26, and his vehicle was released after he posted a $100 bond.


What an idiot

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Jaguars | Pettway signs tender
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 10:51:13 -0700

Michael C. Wright, of the Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars DE Kenneth Pettway signed his tender offer.


Jaguars | Wimbush signs tender
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 10:49:29 -0700

Michael C. Wright, of the Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars FB Derrick Wimbush signed his tender offer.


Jaguars | Carroll signs tender
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 10:39:57 -0700

Michael C. Wright, of the Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars CB Ahmad Carroll signed his tender offer.

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The Chiefs want a second-round draft choice in exchange for Trent Green.
-- Kansas City Star
They will never trade him if thats what they want


Though the Dolphins aren't coddling Ricky Williams as he prepares for reinstatement next month, Williams remains optimistic and excited, agent Leigh Steinberg said Monday.
-- Miami Herald

The clock continues to tick on the Broncos' trade for Dan Wilkinson, and Dolphins general manager Randy Mueller said he didn't believe the reluctant defensive tackle was any closer to arriving in Denver.
-- Rocky Mountain News

Coach Jon Gruden said the Bucs have enough ammunition to move up in next month's NFL draft and suggested Tampa Bay may select a quarterback in the first round.
-- Tampa Tribune

Jon Gruden said Monday he would like to schedule a face-to-face meeting with Jake Plummer. Gruden and general manager Bruce Allen are in Phoenix for the NFL owners meetings this week. Plummer played at nearby Arizona State, but Gruden said he isn't sure where or when a meeting might occur.
-- St. Petersburg Times

Steelers president Art Rooney no longer sees the spirit of cooperation from owners that 40 years ago helped launch the NFL's popularity. "I think the biggest problem with it really is the at ude of some of the high-revenue teams," Rooney said. "I think the only way to say it is that they have a different at ude than some of the big-market people from the old days."
-- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Giants are close to signing free-agent linebacker Kawika Mitc to a one-year, $1-million deal, a person familiar with the negotiations said Monday. Adding Mitc still leaves the Giants short of linebackers. They are likely to use a first-day draft pick on a linebacker.
-- Newsday

The acquisition of Takeo es is expected to spell the end of Dhani Jones' Eagles career. Adding quarterback Kelly Holcomb is an interesting development considering the Eagles signed backup A. J. Feeley to a three-year contract extension through 2010 on March 3.
-- Trenton Times

Driven to keep John Unitas memorabilia in Baltimore, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti confirmed yesterday that he was the anonymous bidder who purchased 10 items relating to the legendary Colts quarterback for $165,370. Bisciotti bought a helmet worn by Unitas in the 1960s for $54,050 and the quarterback's first contract with the Baltimore Colts for $29,900.
-- Baltimore Sun

The Falcons are no longer pursuing Bears free agent defensive tackle Ian Scott, and it has cooled in its pursuit of free agent backup quarterback Tim Rattay. The reasons for Atlanta's cooled interest were not immediately clear.
-- Atlanta Journal-Cons ution

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers scoffs at reports that there have been discussions about trading him and all but assured that he would be around when training camp begins. He said he was getting tired of having to dispel the rumors.
-- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Jets began the off-season workout program yesterday and among those players in attendance was Laveranues Coles, who has been vocal in his displeasure with how hard coach Eric Mangini has worked the team. It was believed Coles might skip the voluntary workouts and try to force a trade.
-- Newark Star-Ledger

The Cowboys haven't taken full advantage of Roy Williams' talent since Darren Woodson retired three seasons ago. That needs to change immediately. Jerry Jones agrees. Jones signed Ken Hamlin last week for one reason: to help make Williams an impact player again.
-- Dallas Morning News

Safety Mike Minter has restructured his contract, assuring he'll spend one more season with the Carolina Panthers, according to a league source.
-- Charlotte Observer

Jaguars running back Maurice Drew - like Fred Taylor and Byron Leftwich - won't be joining the rest of his teammates for the club's offseason program. That's fine with Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio, Drew said. Drew has worked out twice a day for five days a week with his former high school trainer at Concord (Calif.) De La Salle High.
-- Florida Times-Union

If the Bears are looking for a way to get rid of disgruntled Lance Briggs and get something of value in return, the Redskins are apparently ready to make it happen. The Redskins have informed the Bears that they would like to deal their first-round pick, No. 6 overall, for the Bears' first-rounder, No. 31 overall, and Briggs, who is a two-time Pro Bowl player.
-- Daily Herald

Drew Rosenhaus, Lance Briggs' agent, said Monday that his client will line up for the Bears next season -- but only on a limited basis if the team refuses to remove the franchise tag it put on the linebacker. Rosenhaus said Briggs would sit out the first 10 games, then return for the final six to accrue a played season under league rules.
-- Chicago Sun-Times

Pacman Jones will probably be one of the first targets of Commissioner Roger Goodell's tougher personal-conduct policy, which comes amid a wave of off-the-field incidents that has embarrassed the NFL and angered Goodell. It is possible that the ans will release Jones even before Goodell takes action.
-- New York Times

For the first time in years, Los Angeles' bid to land an NFL team isn't scheduled for discussion at league meetings, though Roger Goodell insists that doesn't necessarily mean the situation has stagnated.
-- Los Angeles Times

The last thing Joe Theismann expected when he showed up for a meeting Friday in New York was that it would be his final one as a "Monday Night Football" analyst. The ratings last fall were strong, even if assessments from fans and critics were mixed. And he had heard only good things from his superiors and co-workers.
-- Newsday

Chiefs president Carl Peterson acknowledged that there have been trade talks with Lions president Matt Millen regarding quarterback Trent Green, but the strongest discussions remain with the Dolphins.
-- Detroit News