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Here is some news on Culpepper....

According to a league source, Culpepper is a month ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation. The three-time Pro Bowl quarterback has dropped his weight from 275 to 245 pounds.

The Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress praised QB Daunte Culpepper (knee) Wednesday, Feb. 22, for his dogged approach to rehabilitating his right knee. He did so while acknowledging the rough start of their relationship. The Vikings dispatched new athletic trainer Eric Sugarman to Florida this week to update Culpepper's progress. Sugarman reported that Culpepper is on schedule, and Childress said it is not out of the question that Culpepper could participate in some non-football drills during spring minicamp. In his first comments since Culpepper was put on the trading block, Childress said he considers him part of the team until he is told otherwise.

Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports some Minnesota Vikings players are opposed to the idea of trading QB Daunte Culpepper. OT Bryant McKinnie said, "That's crazy. I don't agree with trading him. Last year, they traded Randy Moss. We already made one mistake (trading Moss). Don't do it twice. If that's the case, let me go." CB Antoine Winfield said Culpepper was the reason he turned down an offer from the New York Jets two years ago to sign with the Vikings. TE Jermaine Wiggins said that he and other players are frustrated by the trade speculation surrounding Culpepper.
 
We added two coaches...

Shell adds two coaches
Former Raiders assistant Walsh, ex-Rams' star Slater added to offensive staff



The Oakland Raiders have reached agreement with Tom Walsh and Jackie Slater to join their offensive staff under coach Art Shell, with both assistants expected to be on hand to scout players at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

Walsh coached on the Raiders staff from 1982-94, working with quarterbacks, receivers and serving as offensive coordinator. He will serve as the offensive coordinator under Shell, and is expected to work closely with quarterbacks coach John Shoop in developing the Raiders offense.

Other than a brief stint coaching minor league football in 1999, Walsh hasn't coached full time since resigning under pressure as head coach at Idaho State after two seasons and a 6-16 record.

Most recently, Walsh ran a bed and breakfast ranch in Swan Valley, Idaho, where he served as mayor.

Slater, who interviewed with the Raiders Monday in Alameda, will work with Irv Eatman with the Oakland offensive line, with the two replacing the departed Jim Colletto.

Slater was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001 after playing 20 seasons with the Los Angeles and St. Louis Rams.

The newest member of the defensive staff is Daryl Sims, who served as head coach of the Cologne Centurions of NFL Europe. Sims will serve as a defensive line assistant coach under defensive line coach Keith Millard.

The Raiders are still in the market for a special teams coach to replace Joe Avezzano, whose contract was not renewed.
 
Here is an interview Randy Moss had regarding Culpepper yesterday....

Moss: Culpepper to Raiders?

Thursday, February 23, 2006
Ben Maller Exclusive!!

Raiders star Randy Moss has heard rumors that former Vikings teammate Daunte Culpeper could be joining him in Oakland, according to FOX SPORTS RADIO.

Moss, appearing on the Drive with Chris Myers and Ben Maller, was asked by Myers if he wanted Kerry Collins to be the Raiders quarterback again next season. "I don't really care. I mean, I'm cool with Kerry. I said it back when I first came. I'm cool with Kerry Collins. I don't have a problem with it but there is - they're talking about Daunte Culpepper comin' to the Oakland Raiders. I have a relationship with Daunte on and off the field, so you know, I really don't care who's my quarterback. I just want somebody to come in there and take us to the Superbowl."

Maller asked Moss if he felt that Daunte was being run out of Minnesota."Man, I can't really say. I haven't really discussed or talked to Daunte about the situation of him leaving Minnesota. All I know is he wants to play football. I think he's a little disappointed with how things are going you know, as far as from a professional and an organization standpoint, but this is a job, it's a business and you really can't let anyone or anything like that get you down. If traded, like myself, you know, I just had to move on and try to make it work, so, that's the advice I would give to Daunte, and you know, if he becomes a Raider then you know, the show is back on."

Randy was asked if new coach Art Shell can make a difference in Oakland. "I'm not even sure. I mean, hopefully! I'm a fan of Art Shell and I paid a little bit of attention to him back when he coached back in the day, but I'm really not that familiar with him as a coach."

Moss appeared on the show to promote his new clothing line that is available online at grabman18.com. "I had a good name going and you know, my taste in fashion, and I just thought that it was just something that I could bring out to the people - just give 'em a little finesse of myself - just tryin' to find a way to give back, man. I think, you know, I got a few things going with this clothing line. I just signed a deal with a Smoothie franchise, so everything is going good man, so I'm doing good in the world right now."
 
Supposedly, we are also interested in this coach...

Lorenzo Ward's reputation as an outstanding coach and recruiter continues to grow as he begins his seventh season on Frank Beamer's football staff at Virginia Tech. Ward oversees Tech's cornerbacks and free safeties.
During his time with the Hokies, Ward has coached five all-BIG EAST players and one all-ACC selection, produced a secondary that helped Tech finish among the national defensive leaders five of the last six seasons and spearheaded the recruiting of the nation's top high school football player.

His work with the secondary in 1999 contributed to the Hokies finishing No. 3 in total defense and No. 7 in pass efficiency defense. In 2000, Tech tied for third nationally in interceptions and during the 2001 season, the Hokies ranked second in total defense, third in pass efficiency defense, eighth in pass defense and tied for seventh in interceptions. In 2002, Tech led the Division I-A ranks in interceptions with 24. Last season, the Hokies finished fourth nationally in pass defense, tied for fourth in interceptions and ranked seventh in pass efficiency defense.

Ward was instrumental in Tech's signing of Pennsylvania running back Kevin Jones in February 2000. Jones, the most highly touted player ever to sign with the Hokies, was rated the top high school football player in the country. Jones was named the BIG EAST Conference Rookie of the Year in 2000 and as a junior broke three Tech rushing records on the way to becoming a consensus All-American and a first-round pick in the NFL Draft.

Five of Ward's cornerbacks at Tech - Anthony Midget, Ike Charlton, Ronyell Whitaker DeAngelo Hall and Jimmy Williams - earned all-conference honors, as did free safety Willie Pile. Midget was a first-team All-BIG EAST pick and Charlton a second-team selection in 1999, while Whitaker was second team in 2000 and first team in 2001. Hall and Pile were second-team picks in 2002. Hall became a first-team All-BIG EAST selection and a second-team A-A pick in 2003 and was the eighth overall player taken in the NFL Draft. Hall and Pile were semi-finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award in 2002 and 2003, respectively. Williams was a first-team All-ACC pick last season.

Prior to joining the Tech coaching staff, Ward was a coach at UT-Chattanooga and Alabama. He was named the defensive coordinator at UT-Chattanooga in 1998 after serving as the Mocs' running backs coach in 1997. Prior to working with the running backs, Ward was the defensive backs coach.

An Alabama native, Ward starred for the Crimson Tide from 1986-90. He helped lead Alabama to a 33-15 record and a Southeastern Conference Championship during his career. He was also tabbed Special Teams Player of the Year by The Sporting News in 1990 as the Tide's unit ranked No. 1 in the nation. Ward played on four bowl teams, helping lead 'Bama to two Sun Bowl wins.

Ward served two seasons as a graduate assistant at Alabama before spending one season as an assistant coach at Newnan High in Newnan, Ga. He joined the UTC staff as the secondary coach in 1994.

Nicknamed "Whammy" because of his fierce tackles, Ward graduated from Alabama in 1990 with a bachelor's in physical education. He is married to the former Tara Tubbs. The couple has one son, Lorenzo Donovan Ward, Jr., who is 9.
 
It appears that the Chiefs are interested in offering only an incentive laden deal for Owens...take it for what it is worth...

T.O. TALK: It has been more than a week since the last false Terrell Owens sighting, so it’s time to give the latest update on the Kansas City front.

On Tuesday, Peterson reiterated that the Chiefs won’t have an interest until after Owens is presumably cut in early March. He also said it might be a long shot that Owens and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, would be willing to agree to a one-year, incentive-laden deal, which is what the Chiefs would be willing to give.

When asked whether Kansas City had closed the door on any possible Owens dealings, Peterson said, “You never say never in this league.”

Chiefs quarterback Trent Green said Rosenhaus was at the Pro Bowl earlier this month “working everybody” to promote his client. Green, considered one of the team leaders, said he’s willing to keep an open mind.
“I don’t know if it will happen or not,” Green said.

“What’s the relationship going to be with T.O. and Herman Edwards? Or what is T.O.’s relationship with the rest of the locker room? How will that fit? I don’t know. Until I meet him and talk to him and see what he’s all about, I don’t know him. I can make speculations based off the sound bites you see on TV, but I generally don’t do that.”
 
Here is some information about the free agent running backs...

Goal Line Stand: Running Backs on the Move
By Gregg Rosenthal



February 23, 2006


Our free agency preview showed a glut of talent on the running back market this offseason. There are enticing options for any type of shopper. For the team looking for star power, there are former MVP candidates like Edgerrin James, Shaun Alexander, and Jamal Lewis. For cost-effective teams looking for rising talents, we present Chester Taylor, Najeh Davenport, and DeShaun Foster. Even the aging cap casualties could be interesting. Fred Taylor, Marshall Faulk, and Travis Henry could be available if they are released.

On Tuesday, we forecasted movement at the quarterback position as free agency approaches. We planned to do a similar breakdown of the teams with the greatest need at the running back position. Halfway through this very column, we realized that almost every team has some need at running back. Since fantasy football is all about the ball-carrier, it only seems fair to use two columns to break down the current situation of all 32 teams, with predictions in tow. Today, we’ll tackle the AFC.

There are at least four teams in the AFC that should be looking for starter-quality talent. One thing to keep in mind once free agency starts is that four running backs are expected to be taken in the first round of the NFL Draft. We suspect that the majority of them will be starters as rookies. If a team like the Ravens doesn’t invest heavily in free agency, they will look to April.

Teams who need a Starter

1. Indianapolis Colts – Edgerrin James is gone and Dominic Rhodes could be cut because of a large roster bonus. They need to overhaul the whole position and will probably do so by signing a mid-level free agent and drafting a rookie, possibly in the first round. Whoever the Colts tag to be their next starter is immediately going to become a top-shelf fantasy player. Picking at No. 30, the team can’t count on Minnesota’s Laurence Maroney or Memphis’ DeAngelo Williams being there. Wisconsin’s Brian Calhoun’s speed would look good on turf.

We think the Colts will hedge their bets by signing a solid option in free agency. The name that makes the most sense to us is still on another roster: Fred Taylor. Taylor is made for turf and would come at a discount price. He still has enough speed and elusiveness when healthy. Chester Taylor’s speed would also fit on the Colts and the team could bring Marshall Faulk back to play on third downs.

Prediction: Sign Fred Taylor, release Dominic Rhodes, draft Brian Calhoun



2. Baltimore Ravens – It’s no surprise the Ravens didn’t use the franchise tag on Jamal Lewis. Why pay so much to keep a disgruntled star on the downside of his career? What is surprising is their disinterest thus far in approaching Chester Taylor about a contract. Taylor figures to have many suitors, so Baltimore must feel they can afford to lose him. We suspect the Ravens will use the No. 13 pick on their next starter and pick up a veteran backup in free agency. They are one team who could make a push for Edgerrin James if they wanted. If they look towards the draft, DeAngelo Williams and LenDale White figure to be their targets.

Prediction: Draft DeAngelo Williams, sign Jonathan Wells as backup



3. Jacksonville Jaguars – The Jaguars have depth, but not a true every-down back. Jack Del Rio is reportedly tired of Fred Taylor’s injury problems and could release him. Greg Jones is an excellent short-yardage option, but lacks explosion. Alvin Pearman is a fine passing down option. But it doesn’t add up to enough.

The Jaguars offense still lacks punch and the team could look to make a major splash this offseason. We think they are as likely as any team to go after Edgerrin James or Shaun Alexander. James’ tough running fits their profile better and they would love to steal their divisional rival’s thunder. He could also ignite an apathetic fanbase. Jamal Lewis and Najeh Davenport are logical fallback options who would fit Jacksonville’s physical style. But James is a true every-down option who can also protect Byron Leftwich and help the passing game. They are a team who believes they are a “player away” and Edge qualifies.

Prediction: Release Fred Taylor, Sign Edgerrin James



4. New York Jets – The Jets have three pieces in place for their backfield next season, but none are starter-material. Curtis Martin took a paycut to stay, but the team probably wants to use him in a supporting role. Cedric Houston played well in limited chances as a rookie and is a good body to have around. Derrick Blaylock is a specialist who may not be wanted by the new regime. The Jets have so many needs at other positions that they probably will make due with what they have at running back for one season. They could sniff around players like Najeh Davenport, but we bet they stand pat in the end. Look for a mid-round draft pick.

Prediction: Take developmental prospect in draft



5. Tennessee Titans – Chris Brown was a disappointment despite staying healthy in 2005, but he’ll be back because his salary is small. Travis Henry will be required to take a paycut to return next season. The Titans say they want him back, but they could possibly do better. Henry proved injury-prone and ineffective in his one season with the team. Coach Jeff Fisher would love a bruiser like Eddie George, but they will take a quarterback with the No. 3 pick in the Draft. That leaves them with the option of keeping Henry or fishing through free agency. Najeh Davenport is a powerful option who could pair with Brown like Henry was supposed to.

Prediction: Release Travis Henry, Sign Najeh Davenport



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Teams Who Need Depth



6. Cleveland Browns – The Browns are looking for someone to take the load off Reuben Droughns. They want some who can offer explosiveness and more ability on passing downs. The fact that they aren’t considering Lee Suggs for this role is damning to Suggs’ future. William Green also faces an uncertain future.

Cleveland’s top target should be Chester Taylor. GM Phil Savage knows him well from his days in Baltimore and actually signed Taylor to a one-year contract as a restricted free agent last offseason before the Ravens matched the offer. Nothing has changed in the last year. Cleveland should still be very interested. They may have to outbid teams like the Panthers or Colts for Taylor. If they can’t sign their man, they can look to a draft filled with third-down types.

Prediction: Sign Chester Taylor, release William Green



7. Denver Broncos – The Broncos have taken a running back in the draft every season since 1999, almost always in the first four rounds. With no true primary back, look for them to select one on the first day. The team also wants to re-sign Ron Dayne, promising a chance to play more. We believe them and doubt Dayne will get a better offer elsewhere.

Prediction: Re-sign Ron Dayne, draft Gerald Riggs Jr.



8. Pittsburgh Steelers – All indications are that the Steelers want to enter 2006 with Willie Parker and Duce Staley as their top two running backs. We’re surprised they want to keep Staley around at a big salary. Still, this is a team that loves to stockpile running backs and will poke around the edges of the free agent market. They could use a third-down back with Verron Haynes headed for free agency. They could sign a versatile player like Lamar Gordon and still draft a running back late.

Prediction: Retain Duce Staley, sign Lamar Gordon, draft a mid-round running back



9. New England Patriots – Some Mock Drafts have the Patriots taking a running back in the first round. We don’t see it. Corey Dillon is a costly starter and paying a big signing bonus for a backup doesn’t make sense. Kevin Faulk remains, but this team needs some youth. LSU’s Joseph Addai would make sense, but will probably get drafted too early. Detroit’s Shawn Bryson is a versatile player that fits the Patriots mold, but isn’t a big enough improvement over Patrick Pass. Look for the Patriots to draft a mid-round running back, nothing more.

Prediction: Retain Corey Dillon, Kevin Faulk, Patrick Pass, draft a mid-round running back



10. Oakland Raiders – Art Shell has his bell cow in LaMont Jordan, but very little depth. This team needs a quality backup or two. Since Zack Crocket remains, a third-down back makes a lot of sense. Maurice Morris and Verron Haynes are two players available who would fit.

Prediction: Sign Verron Haynes, release Justin Fargas



11. Buffalo Bills – Quick, name Willis McGahee’s backup last season? Exactly. The team could use a reliable veteran option behind McGahee. Anthony Thomas will be available and is very familiar with Dick Jauron. He would make sense and cost very little.

Prediction: Sign Anthony Thomas



12. Miami Dolphins – Assuming Ricky Williams doesn’t win his appeal, the Dolphins suddenly need a backup running back. Nick Saban’s old player Joseph Addai will probably cost too much in the draft. They could poke around veterans like Michael Bennett or Ahman Green, but the Dolphins have bigger fish to fry. Ronnie Brown is an every-down option, so they can go cheap at the backup spot.

Prediction: Whatever they do, it will be cheap



13. Houston Texans – Reggie Bush is too good to pass up, but the Texans don’t really have a need at running back. They have a young quality starter (Domanick Davis) and a young quality backup (Vernand Morency). They even have jack-of-all-trades Jonathan Wells available to re-sign if they so desired. The Texans will either trade the No. 1 pick or draft Bush, but they won’t be active in the free agent market.

Prediction: Draft Reggie Bush



14. Kansas City Chiefs – If Priest Holmes retires, as expected, the Chiefs need a backup. 2005 practice squader Samkon Gado would look good behind Larry Johnson, but he’s gone now. The Chiefs won’t need to break the bank, so they could look at re-tread options like Anthony Thomas or Antowain Smith. Derrick Blaylock could return if he’s cut by the Jets. A late-round draft pick is also a possibility.

Prediction: Draft a late round pick



Teams with No Need


15. Cincinnati Bengals – Rudi Johnson and Chris Perry are a terrific one-two punch and Brandon Bennett is a quality fullback. Whoever the Bengals sign as their third running back, it will be for the minimum.

16. San Diego Chargers – LaDainian Tomlinson, Michael Turner, Darren Sproles, Lorenzo Neal. We know Marty Schottenheimer loves drafting running backs, but he’s got all his bases covered.
 
10. Oakland Raiders – Art Shell has his bell cow in LaMont Jordan, but very little depth. This team needs a quality backup or two. Since Zack Crocket remains, a third-down back makes a lot of sense. Maurice Morris and Verron Haynes are two players available who would fit.

Prediction: Sign Verron Haynes, release Justin Fargas

This is a great idea, just depends on the price tag...some of my draft options I suggested maybe cheaper, but Haynes is a great 3rd down back.
 
Here is a list of possible salary cap cuts and the savings to their respective team....

List of possible salary cap cuts

By John Clayton
ESPN.com


The following is a list of players who might be cut (or retire) this offseason and the salary cap savings their teams would realize. The players in bold have already been cut.



Arizona Cardinals

Player Cap number 2006 savings


DE Calvin Pace $1,955, 000 $425,000 (charge)


Atlanta Falcons
Player Cap number 2006 savings


CB Kevin Mathis $887,500 $325,000
DE Brady Smith $3,125,000 $2,500,000


Baltimore Ravens
Player Cap number 2006 savings


LB Peter Boulware $2,360,000 $1,320,000
OL Orlando Brown $3,800,000 $900,000
OL Keydrick Vincent $1,666,666 $833,332


Buffalo Bills
Player Cap number 2005 savings


DT Sam Adams $3,875,000 $3,500,000
OL Bennie Anderson $1,900,000 $900,000
S Lawyer Milloy $3,750,000 $2,500,000
WR Eric Moulds $10,855,666 $5,522,332
CB Troy Vincent $3,225,000 $825,000
OL Mike Williams $10,813,764 $5,683,530


Carolina Panthers
Player Cap number 2005 savings


RB Stephen Davis $3,800,000 $2,800,000
K John Kasay $1,700,000 $500,000
LB Jason Kyle $850,000 $610,000
LB Brandon Short $2,050,000 $1,550,000


Chicago Bears
Player Cap number 2005 savings


TE Desmond Clark $1,666,666 $1,166,664
S Mike Green $1,435,000 $1,435,000


Cincinnati Bengals
Player Cap number 2005 savings


DE Duane Clemons $1,616,666 $1,349,998
S Kim Herring $1,600,000 $700,000
TE Reggie Kelly $1,950,000 $1,450,000
DT John Thornton $3,875,000 $2,000,000


Cleveland Browns
Player Cap number 2005 savings


RB William Green $1,517,619 $121,666
DT Kenard Lang $5,954,364 $5,133,333
DB Michael Lehan
OL Ryan Tucker $4,025,000 $774,996


Dallas Cowboys
Player Cap number 2005 savings


OL Larry Allen $7,558,333 $3,441,663
DT La'Roi Glover $7,200,000 $6,000,000
LB Dat Nguyen (ret.) $2,458,333 $1,791,665


Denver Broncos
Player Cap number 2005 savings


OL Matt Lepsis $6,950,000 $5,050,000
DT Trevor Pryce $10,296,666 $8,529,996
DT Gerard Warren $8,250,000 $7,600,000


Detroit Lions
Player Cap number 2005 savings


CB Fernando Bryant $3,916,666 $2,249,998
QB Joey Harrington $12,043,750 $5,412,500


Green Bay Packers
Player Cap number 2005 savings


LB Na'il Diggs $3,812,500 $2,900,000
QB Brett Favre $12,633,333 $7,800,000
OL Adrian Klemm $1,600,000 $1,200,000


Houston Texans
Player Cap number 2005 savings


TE Mark Bruener $1,008,333 $1,008,332
CB Marcus Coleman $3,118,433 $585,299
RB Domanick Davis $3,800,000 $200,000 (charge)
DT Seth Payne $4,225,000 $850,000
OL Todd Wade $5,166,666 $1,500,002
DT Gary Walker $5,833,333 $1,500,001


Indianapolis Colts
Player Cap number 2005 savings


DT Josh Williams $3,700,000 $1,300,000


Jacksonville Jaguars
Player Cap number 2005 savings


TE Kyle Brady $3,346,250 $2,499,500
WR Jimmy Smith $7,224,333 $5,475,000




Kansas City Chiefs
Player Cap number 2005 savings


LB Shawn Barber $4,707,142 $1,278,568
OL Chris Bober $2,175,000 $1,275,000
RB Priest Holmes $5,330,804 $992,412 (charge)
CB Dexter McCleon $2,775,000 $1,600,000
CB Eric Warfield $4,264,285 $2,121,425
OL John Welbourn $1,400,000 $1,400,000
S Greg Wesley $3,766,666 $1,099,998
S Jerome Woods $2,908,333 $25,000


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Miami Dolphins
Player Cap number 2005 savings


QB Gus Frerotte $1,680,000 $1,430,000
CB Reggie Howard $4,000,000 $1,000,000
OL Jeno James $3,208,333 $374,999
S Tebucky Jones $6,800,000 $6,500,000
CB Sam Madison $6,305,931 $2,625,000
OL Damion McIntosh $4,475,000 $4,275,000
LB Junior Seau $2,923,750 $2,100,000
DT Jeff Zgonina $895,000 $770,000


Minnesota Vikings
Player Cap number 2005 savings


QB Daunte Culpepper $9,421,565 $3,770,290
OL Chris Liwienski $2,365,000 $1,465,000
WR Marcus Robinson $2,500,000 $1,500,000
OL Mike Rosenthal $1,950,000 $21,536 (Charge)


New England Patriots
Player Cap number 2005 savings


LB Chad Brown $1,242,500 $1,000,000
S Rodney Harrison $2,831,763 $1,563,527
CB Tyrone Poole $2,516,668 $2,006,250
CB Duane Starks $5,130,000 $5,130,000


New Orleans Saints
Player Cap number 2005 savings


S Jay Bellamy $1,150,000 $650,000
QB Todd Bouman $1,443,333 $1,024,999
QB Aaron Brooks $8,483,333 $4,516,665
TE Ernie Conwell $2,095,000 $1,255,000
OL Jermane Mayberry $4,245,000 $120,000
CB Fred Thomas $4,150,000 $1,650,000


New York Giants
Player Cap number 2005 savings


LB Carlos Emmons $3,000,000 $1,000,000
K Jeff Feagles $870,000 $670,000
LB Barrett Green $3,025,000 $1,375,000
DT Fred Robbins $3,251,666 $255,002 (charge)
WR Amani Toomer $6,375,000 $300,000 (charge)
S Shaun Williams $5,807,737 $1,750,000


New York Jets
Player Cap number 2005 savings


LB Eric Barton $3,915,000 $1,170,000
WR Laveranues Coles $10,000,000 $6,000,000
OL Jason Fabini $4,500,000 $3,200,000
QB Jay Fiedler $6,495,000 $6,095,000
OL Pete Kendall $5,187,000 $4,362,000
CB Ty Law $10,060,000 $7,660,000
LB Barry Gardner $815,000 $655,000
DT Lance Legree $1,850,000 $1,450,000
RB Jerald Sowell $922,857 $551,428
OL Kevin Mawae $4,466,666 $633,330
QB Chad Pennington $15,000,000 $3,000,000


Oakland Raiders
Player Cap number 2005 savings


LB Danny Clark $2,712,000 $1,389,000
QB Kerry Collins $12,897,666 $9,196,997
RB Zack Crockett $2,293,571 $2,079,284
S Derrick Gibson (declined option) $10,201,000 $9,397,000
DE Bobby Hamilton $5,320,000 $4,040,000
DT Warren Sapp $6,097,000 $109,000
OL Ron Stone $3,080,000 $2,760,000
CB Denard Walker $4,590,000 $4,290,000
DT Ted Washington $4,747,000 $1,759,000


Philadelphia Eagles
Player Cap number 2005 savings


DT Paul Grasmanis $700,000 $700,000
DE Jerome McDougle $2,001,666 $407,502
WR Terrell Owens $6,778,333 $4,544,999


Pittsburgh Steelers
Player Cap number 2005 savings


OL Jeff Hartings $8,129,166 $4,749,997
S Mike Logan $1,758,333 $1,474,999
QB Tommy Maddox $1,700,000 $600,000
OL Chukky Okobi $2,097,500 $1,751,500
RB Duce Staley $4,371,250 $857,500
CB Willie Williams $1,235,000 $985,000


San Diego Chargers
Player Cap number 2005 savings


LB Randall Godfrey $2,500,000 $1,900,000
S Jerry Wilson $1,120,000 $1,020,000


San Francisco 49ers
Player Cap number 2005 savings


DE Andre Carter $3,671,251 $1,349,998
DE Chris Cooper
CB Ahmed Plummer $8,083,569 $3,083,569
WR Johnnie Morton
OL Jeremy Newberry $5,118,583 $1,881,417
WR Rashaun Woods $1,400,666 $50,997


St. Louis Rams
Player Cap number 2005 savings


LB Chris Claiborne $3,900,000 $1,500,000
RB Marshall Faulk $4,027,856 $2,055,719


Seattle Seahawks
Player Cap number 2005 savings


LB Jamie Sharper $4,500,000 $3,300,000


Tampa Bay Bucs
Player Cap number 2005 savings


RB Mike Alstott $5,168,000 $4,663,996
LB Derrick Brooks $11,657,083 $5,499,998
LB Jeff Gooch $2,050,000 $1,850,000
QB Brian Griese $7,083,333 $4,549,999
RB Michael Pittman $2,117,000 $1,767,000
DE Simeon Rice $9,200,000 $2,800,000
LB Shelton Quarles $5,075,000 $1,925,000
LB Barrett Ruud $825,750 $822,250 (charge)
OL Matt Stinchcomb $2,225,000 $1,550,000


Tennessee Titans
Player Cap number 2005 savings


OL Eugene Amano $393,833 $384,999
OL Ken Amato $695,002 $204,994
RB Travis Henry $2,142,000 $1,574,000
OL Brad Hopkins $11,160,336 $4,608,990
OL Benji Olson $9,083,250 $5,982,750
QB Billy Volek $3,273,335 $1,953,329


Washington Redskins
Player Cap number 2005 savings


LB LaVar Arrington $12,045,980 $120,308
S Matt Bowen $2,400,000 $2,000,000
K John Hall $1,965,000 $1,035,000
CB Walt Harris $2,750,000 $2,000,000
DT Brandon Noble $2,630,000 $1,700,000
QB Patrick Ramsey $2,881,500 $1,688,000
OL Cory Raymer $1,118,333 $984,999
 
Here is who we are interested in so far....

During his NFL Combine interview, Texas OT Jonathan Scott said the Oakland Raiders are showing interest in him.

During his NFL Combine interview, UCLA RB Maurice Drew said the Oakland Raiders are one of the teams that are interested in him as a running back.
 
Angry Pope said:
Oakland Raiders
Player Cap number 2005 savings


LB Danny Clark $2,712,000 $1,389,000
QB Kerry Collins $12,897,666 $9,196,997
RB Zack Crockett $2,293,571 $2,079,284
S Derrick Gibson (declined option) $10,201,000 $9,397,000
DE Bobby Hamilton $5,320,000 $4,040,000
DT Warren Sapp $6,097,000 $109,000
OL Ron Stone $3,080,000 $2,760,000
CB Denard Walker $4,590,000 $4,290,000
DT Ted Washington $4,747,000 $1,759,000
Gibson is already 86-ed. Savings: $9+ mil.
Walker and Stone shouldn't be retained. Savings: another $7+ mil.
We could renegotiate Hamilton, but there's little sense in doing so unless we think he's got many more years in him. Drafting Mario might be a reason to let Hamilton go or stay. Hmmm.
Collins is a possible restructure, but time is running out, and with a simplified offense, Tui and Walter can manage not to F it up too badly. Possible savings" another $9+ mil.
 
Interesting that we're talking to two projected 2nd round guys.
 
I guess this qualifies as other stuff,

The coin flip between the Raiders and Niners will be Friday at 8pm ET.
 
Thanks a bunch, Brick.....


Here is a video of all of Andrew Walter's plays against the 49ers. I don't think it has been posted yet....

Andrew...
 
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