Being one of the six unsigned restricted free agent, the New Orleans Saints veteran guard Jahri Evans made it clear that he will not wear back his Saints jersey to take part in offseason workouts if the team is unable to offer him a long-term deal.
According to Evans’ agent Jerrold Colton, the guard has not yet planned to sign the one-year, $3.168 million tender offered by the Saints because he is hoping for a longer contract that they think a five-year veteran deserves. According to former Collective Bargaining Agreement, Evans would have been an unrestricted free agent with advantages in contract negotiation. Unfortunately, as the owners voted to let the 2010 season become a season without salary cap, Evans instead became a restricted free agent when this offseason began. However, the starting guard in Saints’ Super Bowl XLIV win still acts as if he is a UFA.
“From my standpoint, there’s no question that Jahri – I believe he’s the best guard in the league or that he certainly is in the elite category,” Colton said. “Even though his status as a RFA doesn’t give him the ultimate leverage, we would not be interested in doing a long-term deal that doesn’t recognize his status as an elite player, if not the best guard in the NFL.”
Colton also told reporters that the Saints are showing intention to sign Evans back as they are still having discussions about the possible contract. What’s more, progress has been made and we may expect Evans to wear back his Saints jersey and return to New Orleans soon.
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Friday, April 23, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Veteran OT Sims returned to 49ers on a one-year contract
The San Francisco 49ers has brought back veteran offensive tackle Barry Sims with a one-year contract as part of the plan of bringing some continuity to a unit that was plagued by injury last season. That is to say, Sims could still play a fill-in role that he played for the 49ers last season.
“Yes, I assume that would be the case, to provide depth and with my experience, be able to play both sides and really help the younger guys develop a little quicker,” Sims said. “We have such a great group of guys, especially on the offensive line, which I really look forward to working with those guys.”
The 6-foot-5, 300-pound Sims has been wearing NFL jerseys for 11 years with the last two being spent with the 49ers. Appearing in 30 games and making 15 starts, he had eight starts at right tackle in 2008 as replacement to injured Jonas Jennings and seven starts last season replacing Joe Staley, who was sidelined with a knee injury.
“Yes, I assume that would be the case, to provide depth and with my experience, be able to play both sides and really help the younger guys develop a little quicker,” Sims said. “We have such a great group of guys, especially on the offensive line, which I really look forward to working with those guys.”
The 6-foot-5, 300-pound Sims has been wearing NFL jerseys for 11 years with the last two being spent with the 49ers. Appearing in 30 games and making 15 starts, he had eight starts at right tackle in 2008 as replacement to injured Jonas Jennings and seven starts last season replacing Joe Staley, who was sidelined with a knee injury.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Eagles signed free agent WR Baskett back from Colts
Five-year veteran wide receiver Hank Basket ended his free agency on Friday by signing a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, wearing back his No. 81 Eagles jersey after spending several months with the Indianapolis Colts.
Baskett was released by the Eagles last September after three seasons in Philadelphia. Finding his new job with the Colts, Baskett played totally 15 games primarily as a special teams player for the Colts, including the playoffs. He caught five passes for 34 yards with the Colts.
During the three seasons he played as an Eagle, Baskett totally played in 47 games with 71 catches for 1,046 yards and six touchdowns, including three longer-than-85-yard TD catches.
Baskett was released by the Eagles last September after three seasons in Philadelphia. Finding his new job with the Colts, Baskett played totally 15 games primarily as a special teams player for the Colts, including the playoffs. He caught five passes for 34 yards with the Colts.
During the three seasons he played as an Eagle, Baskett totally played in 47 games with 71 catches for 1,046 yards and six touchdowns, including three longer-than-85-yard TD catches.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Jets signed free agent safety Pool with one-year contract
Free agent safety Brodney Pool did not receive a second-round tender from his former team the Cleveland Browns; however, after becoming an unrestricted free agent, he received a one-year deal from another team, the New York Jets.
According to latest reports, Pool and the Jets have agreed in principle to the one-year contract worth $1.3 million on Thursday. And Pool’s agent Ben Dogra gold reporters that the deal also includes a $1.2 million guaranteed money.
“He’s going to sign there and have a great opportunity to play in a terrific defense under Rex Ryan,” Dogra said. “It was the No. 1 place for him and hopefully it’s the first year of many for him there as a New York Jet.”
At age 25, Pool was expected to replace Kerry Rhodes, who was traded by the Jets to the Arizona Cardinals last weekend. However, he has been suffering head injuries that caused him to miss the Browns’ final five games last season. Before that he had had at least three concussions.
Regardless of his health condition, Pool has done pretty good job since putting on the Browns jersey in 2005 as a second-round pick out of Oklahoma. He had 50 tackles, four interceptions and a sack before being injured at Cincinnati in Week 12. Having 11 interceptions and 4 sacks in five seasons, he also holds the Browns’ franchise record of interception return that went 100 yards for a score in a 2007-season game against the Baltimore Ravens.
According to latest reports, Pool and the Jets have agreed in principle to the one-year contract worth $1.3 million on Thursday. And Pool’s agent Ben Dogra gold reporters that the deal also includes a $1.2 million guaranteed money.
“He’s going to sign there and have a great opportunity to play in a terrific defense under Rex Ryan,” Dogra said. “It was the No. 1 place for him and hopefully it’s the first year of many for him there as a New York Jet.”
At age 25, Pool was expected to replace Kerry Rhodes, who was traded by the Jets to the Arizona Cardinals last weekend. However, he has been suffering head injuries that caused him to miss the Browns’ final five games last season. Before that he had had at least three concussions.
Regardless of his health condition, Pool has done pretty good job since putting on the Browns jersey in 2005 as a second-round pick out of Oklahoma. He had 50 tackles, four interceptions and a sack before being injured at Cincinnati in Week 12. Having 11 interceptions and 4 sacks in five seasons, he also holds the Browns’ franchise record of interception return that went 100 yards for a score in a 2007-season game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Browns got OL Pashos with three-year contract
Finishing last season with the San Francisco 49ers, veteran offensive lineman Tony Pashos is ready to enjoy the new season in the new Cleveland Browns jersey. According to latest reports, the Browns have signed Pashos with a three-year contract worth $10.3 million.
When his free agency began last Friday, Pashos made a visit to the Washington Redskins, but didn’t progress to his liking. Then he flew to Cleveland on Saturday night and a deal was done on Sunday at Browns headquarters in Berea, Ohio. Thus the big, physical lineman from Illinois with a blue-collar mentality will fit in the offense line of the worst team in the AFC North.
Pashos’ experience as a pro:
His NFL career started in 2003 when the Baltimore Ravens drafted him as a fifth-round pick. He spent all of his first four seasons with the Ravens and then left for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Last season he joined the 49ers but only played in five games before going on injured reserve.
When his free agency began last Friday, Pashos made a visit to the Washington Redskins, but didn’t progress to his liking. Then he flew to Cleveland on Saturday night and a deal was done on Sunday at Browns headquarters in Berea, Ohio. Thus the big, physical lineman from Illinois with a blue-collar mentality will fit in the offense line of the worst team in the AFC North.
Pashos’ experience as a pro:
His NFL career started in 2003 when the Baltimore Ravens drafted him as a fifth-round pick. He spent all of his first four seasons with the Ravens and then left for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Last season he joined the 49ers but only played in five games before going on injured reserve.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Safety Rolle now has more choices after being released by Cardinals
By so far, being released by the Arizona Cardinals has not been a bad thing for safety Antrel Rolle, who is now a hot target of many other teams on the free-agent market. According to reports, he is now having at least four choices for the 2010 season.
The New York Daily News reported that the suitors for Rolle now include at least the New York Giants, Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears and the Cardinals, yeah, the Cardinals are actually hoping that Rolle would wear back his No. 21 Cardinals jersey after being released for financial reason.
According to reports, the Dolphins have offered a five-year contract as the Giants did but for less money. And the Cardinals’ offer of six-year deal worth $32.6 million was refused by Rolle, causing a lot to guess if there is any possibility of Rolle’s return to Arizona. After all, he is now a free agent with the freedom to choose which team to join.
Rolle was drafted by the Cardinals as the No. 6 overall pick in 2005. Spending all of the past five seasons with only the Cardinals, Rolle had 72 tackles and four interceptions last season and has said that he wants to make $8 million annually.
The New York Daily News reported that the suitors for Rolle now include at least the New York Giants, Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears and the Cardinals, yeah, the Cardinals are actually hoping that Rolle would wear back his No. 21 Cardinals jersey after being released for financial reason.
According to reports, the Dolphins have offered a five-year contract as the Giants did but for less money. And the Cardinals’ offer of six-year deal worth $32.6 million was refused by Rolle, causing a lot to guess if there is any possibility of Rolle’s return to Arizona. After all, he is now a free agent with the freedom to choose which team to join.
Rolle was drafted by the Cardinals as the No. 6 overall pick in 2005. Spending all of the past five seasons with only the Cardinals, Rolle had 72 tackles and four interceptions last season and has said that he wants to make $8 million annually.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Steelers gave tag to Kicker Reed after finalized deal with NT Hampton
Instead of following the Patriots, 49ers and Packers to place franchise tag on nose tackles, the Pittsburgh Steelers turned to tag kicker Jeff Reed as they have agreed to a deal with nose tackle Casey Hampton in time before the deadline for franchise tag.
According to ESPN reports, the Steelers signed contract both with Hampton and director of football operations Kevin Colbert. Thus Reed will not become free agent but stay in Steelers jersey with a three-year and $21 million contract that also includes $11 million guaranteed money.
The Steelers should be happy to be able to retain both key players. Nine-year veteran Hampton had 43 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks last season and is expected to remain a Steeler for his rest of career. Eight-year veteran Reed made 27 of 31 field goal attempts last season. Their staying makes Steelers fan be hopeful that their beloved team will win more Super Bowl rings.
According to ESPN reports, the Steelers signed contract both with Hampton and director of football operations Kevin Colbert. Thus Reed will not become free agent but stay in Steelers jersey with a three-year and $21 million contract that also includes $11 million guaranteed money.
The Steelers should be happy to be able to retain both key players. Nine-year veteran Hampton had 43 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks last season and is expected to remain a Steeler for his rest of career. Eight-year veteran Reed made 27 of 31 field goal attempts last season. Their staying makes Steelers fan be hopeful that their beloved team will win more Super Bowl rings.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Will McNabb leave Eagles?
With still one season left on the Philadelphia Eagles’ contract with their NO.1 quarterback Donovan McNabb, there have already been rumors saying that McNabb will take off his Eagles jersey during or after next year. Someone even believes that the Eagles may trade McNabb this offseason.
Why do they think so? Reason No. 1: His contract is going to expire at the end of 2010 season and by so far the Eagles have not shown any intension to offer extension or any job to keep McNabb in Philadelphia. Reason No. 2: After watching the quarterback closely for 11 seasons, Eagles fans are not expecting anything new from McNabb.
However, more people believe that McNabb will stay on Eagles’ roster at least for the Next season. What is most likely to happen is that McNabb will retire at the age of 35 as the contract expires. Kevin Kolb or Michael Vick will fill in to be the new starter. Thinking about McNabb’s role in pushing the Eagles to sign controversial Vick, I am surer that McNabb is making his final efforts to help his team, which he never left since joining in 1999 as the second pick of first round.
Why do they think so? Reason No. 1: His contract is going to expire at the end of 2010 season and by so far the Eagles have not shown any intension to offer extension or any job to keep McNabb in Philadelphia. Reason No. 2: After watching the quarterback closely for 11 seasons, Eagles fans are not expecting anything new from McNabb.
However, more people believe that McNabb will stay on Eagles’ roster at least for the Next season. What is most likely to happen is that McNabb will retire at the age of 35 as the contract expires. Kevin Kolb or Michael Vick will fill in to be the new starter. Thinking about McNabb’s role in pushing the Eagles to sign controversial Vick, I am surer that McNabb is making his final efforts to help his team, which he never left since joining in 1999 as the second pick of first round.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Veteran TE Hartsock was said to have signed with Jets
Released by the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, veteran Ben Hartsock got a one-year contract from the New York on Wednesday, at least his agent Mike McCartney said so, and the Jets have not made an announcement yet, but it was known that they have waived punter Glenn Pakulak.
The 29-year-old Hartsock joined the NFL in 2004 as the 5th pick in the 3rd round to wear the colts jersey. He spent his first two seasons with the Colts and another two with the Tennessee Titans. Having 27 catches for 273 yards in five seasons, Hartsock, however, will fill Jets need for a blocking tight end.
In order to find a prime blocking tight end, the Jets have been seeking among undrafted free agents Jack Simmons and Kevin Brock, converted defensive lineman Kareem Brown and offensive linemen Wayne Hunter and Rob Turner, and Hartsock is just one of the choices, so it is still uncertain whether he could play in the Jets’ preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night.
The 29-year-old Hartsock joined the NFL in 2004 as the 5th pick in the 3rd round to wear the colts jersey. He spent his first two seasons with the Colts and another two with the Tennessee Titans. Having 27 catches for 273 yards in five seasons, Hartsock, however, will fill Jets need for a blocking tight end.
In order to find a prime blocking tight end, the Jets have been seeking among undrafted free agents Jack Simmons and Kevin Brock, converted defensive lineman Kareem Brown and offensive linemen Wayne Hunter and Rob Turner, and Hartsock is just one of the choices, so it is still uncertain whether he could play in the Jets’ preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night.
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