dondoboy Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Also, doesn't it give NE some cap room? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 some news update: ESPN is reporting the survivor as Nick Schuyler. No word on any of the others. Person found alive where NFL players disappeared CLEARWATER, Fla. – The Coast Guard says it has found a person clinging to an overturned boat off Florida's Gulf Coast, but could not immediately confirm whether it is the same boat carrying NFL players Corey Smith, Marquis Cooper and two other men. The Coast Guard has been searching for the four men since they were reported missing early Sunday morning. As of Monday morning, they had searched 16,000 square miles off Florida's Gulf Coast. Petty Officer Sondra-Kay Kneen said they have located a vessel Monday and "a person on that vessel." No further details were provided. Cooper is an Oakland Raiders linebacker. Smith is a Detroit Lions free-agent defensive end. William Bleakley and Nick Schuyler, the other men on board, are both former University of South Florida players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Unsigned free agents with more than four years of NFL experience:ArizonaMonty Beisel, LB; Bertrand Berry, DE; Elton Brown, OL; Ralph Brown, CB; Karlos Dansby (f); Ben Graham; P; Eric Green, CB; Clark Haggans, LB; Scott Peters, OL; Terrelle Smith, FB; Brian St. Pierre, QB; Jerame Tuman, TE; Kurt Warner, QB.AtlantaChauncey Davis, DE; Wayne Gandy, OT; Tony Gilbert, LB; Grady Jackson, DT; Jason Jefferson, DT; Lawyer Milloy, S; Marcus Pollard, TE; Coy Wire, LB.BaltimoreKyle Boller, QB; Todd Bouman, QB; Terrance Copper; Corey Ivy; CB; Jim Leonhard, S; Ray Lewis, LB; Lorenzo Neal, FB; Chad Slaughter, OL; Matt Stover, K; Terrell Suggs, DE/LB (f); Daniel Wilcox, TE.BuffaloKirk Chambers, OL; Angelo Crowell, LB; Melvin Fowler, OL; Jabari Greer, CB; Teddy Lehman, LB; J.P. Losman, QB; Corey McIntyre, RB; Duke Preston, OL; Jason Whittle, OL.CarolinaDonte' Curry, LB; Mark Jones, WR/KR; Jason Kyle, LB; Julius Peppers, DE (f); Adam Seward, LB; Darwin Walker, DT.ChicagoMike Brown, S; Rex Grossman, QB; Kevin Jones, RB; Brandon Lloyd, WR; Darrell McClover, LB; Brandon McGowan, S; Fred Miller, OL; John St. Clair, OL; Cameron Worrell, S.CincinnatiCedric Benson, RB; Darryl Blackstock, LB; Jamar Fletcher, CB; Eric Ghiaciuc, OL; Shayne Graham (f); T.J. Houshmandzadeh, WR; John Thornton, DT.ClevelandMike Adams, S; Travis Daniels, CB; Andra Davis, LB; Darnell Dinkins, TE; Lennie Friedman, G/C; Kris Griffin, LB; Daven Holly; CB; Sean Jones, S; Willie McGinest, LB; Seth McKinney, G; Shantee Orr, LB; Jason Wright, RB; Scott Young, OL.DallasBrooks Bollinger, QB; Kevin Burnett, LB; Keith Davis, S; Tank Johnson, DT; Carlos Polk, LB; Zach Thomas, LB.DenverTatum Bell, RB; Ebenezer Ekuban, DE; Darrell Jackson, WR; Marlon McCree, S; Tom Nalen, C; Karl Paymah, CB; Kenny Peterson, DE; Michael Pittman, RB; Jeb Putzier, TE; Patrick Ramsey, QB; Edell Shepherd, DB; Nate Webster, LB.DetroitAveion Cason, RB; Shaun Cody, DT; Keary Colbert, WR; Damion Cook, OL; George Foster, OT; Rudi Johnson, RB; Paris Lenon; LB; Andy McCollum, G/C; Shaun McDonald, WR; Langston Moore, DT; Ryan Nece, LB; Moran Norris, RB; John Owens, TE; Corey Smith, DE; Stanley Wilson, CB.Green BayMike Montgomery, DE; Mark Tauscher, T.HoustonC.C. Brown, S; Mark Bruener, TE; DeMarcus Faggins, CB; Nick Ferguson, S; Scott Jackson, OL; Bryan Pittman, OL; Dunta Robinson; CB (f); Cecil Sapp, RB; Jimmy Williams CB; Jeff Zgonina, DT.IndianapolisMatt Giordano, S; Tyjuan Hagler, LB; Keiwan Ratliff, CB; Dominic Rhodes, RB; Hunter Smith, P; Josh Thomas, DE.JacksonvilleKhalif Barnes, T; Chris Naeole, G; Mike Peterson, LB; Pierson Prioleau, S; Gerald Sensabaugh, S; Reggie Williams, WR.Kansas CityJason Babin, LB; Rocky Boiman, LB; Oliver Celestin, S; Adrian Jones, G; Jon McGraw, S; Patrick Thomas, LB.MiamiAl Johnson, C; Tab Perry, WR; Derek Smith, LB.MinnesotaKenderick Allen, DT; Matt Birk, C; Michael Boulware, S; Heath Farwell, LB; Napoleon Harris, LB; Marcus Johnson, T; Jimmy Kennedy, DT; Benny Sapp, CB; Darren Sharper, S; Dontarrious Thomas, LB; Ellis Wyms, DT.New EnglandRosevelt Colvin, LB; Heath Evans, RB; Chris Hanson, P; Rodney Harrison, S; Russ Hochstein, OL; Larry Izzo, LB; LaMont Jordan, RB; Deltha O'Neal, CB; James Sanders, S; Lewis Sanders, CB; Junior Seau, LB; Kenny Smith, DT; Barry Stokes, OL; Tank Williams, S; Mike Wright, DT.New OrleansJosh Bullocks, S; Mark Campbell, TE; Aaron Glenn, CB; Martin Gramatica, K; Joey Harrington, QB; Devery Henderson, WR; Terrence Holt, S; Antwan Lake, DT; Mike Lehan, CB; Matt Lehr, G; James Reed, DT; Aaron Stecker, RB.New York GiantsJames Butler, S; John Carney, K; Jerome McDougle, DE; R.W. McQuarters, CB/KR; Grey Ruegamer, G/C; Rich Scanlon, LB; Amani Toomer, WR; Derrick Ward, RB; Anthony Wright, QB; Renaldo Wynn, DL.N.Y. JetsEric Barton, LB; Ahmad Carroll, CB; Jesse Chatman, RB; Laveranues Coles, WR; Jay Feely, K; Bubba Franks, TE; Ty Law, CB; C.J. Mosley, DT; Mike Nugent, K; Hank Poteat, CB; J.R. Reed, S; Cody Spencer, LB.OaklandRashad Baker, S; Cooper Carlisle, G; Drew Carter, WR; Isaiah Ekejiuba, LB; Jake Grove, C; William Joseph, DT; Ashley Lelie, WR; Justin Miller, CB; Tony Stewart, TE; Marques Tuiasosopo, QB; Sam Williams, LB.PhiladelphiaJon Runyan, T; L.J. Smith, TE; Tra Thomas, T.PittsburghCharlie Batch, QB; Mitch Berger, P; Fernando Bryant, CB; Trai Essex, OL; Keyaron Fox, LB; Andre Frazier, LB; Byron Leftwich, QB; Bryant McFadden, CB; Orpheus Roye, DE; Marvel Smith, T; Nate Washington, WR.St. LouisOshiomogho Atogwe, S (f); Ronald Bartell, CB; Fakhir Brown, CB; Jason Craft, CB; Anthony Davis, OL; La' Roi Glover, DT; Adam Goldberg, G; Brandon Gorin, OL; Dante' Hall, WR/KR; Nick Leckey, OL; Dane Looker, WR; Ricky Manning Jr., CB; Travis Minor, RB; Eric Moore, DE; Rob Pettiti, OL; Brett Romberg, OL; Gary Stills, LB; Cory Withrow, OL.San DiegoMike Goff, G; Marques Harris, LB; Jeremy Newberry, C; Igor Olshansky, DE; Darren Sproles, RB/KR (f).San FranciscoBilly Bajema, TE; Damane Duckett, DT; Ronald Fields, DT; DeShaun Foster, RB; Roderick Green, DE; Bryant Johnson, WR; Jamie Martin, QB; J.T. O'Sullivan, QB; Sean Ryan, TE; Donald Strickland, CB.SeattleBobby Engram, WR; Charlie Frye, QB; Chris Gray, G; Howard Green, DT; Will Heller, TE; Leroy Hill, LB (f); D.D. Lewis, LB; Wesly Mallard, LB; Steve McKinney, G; Jeff Robinson, TE; Koren Robinson, WR; Leonard Weaver, FB; Ray Willis, T; Floyd Womack, T.Tampa BayWill Allen, S; Antonio Bryant, WR (f); Philip Buchanon, CB; Kevin Carter, DE; Patrick Chukwurah, LB; Jeff Garcia, QB; Cortez Hankton, WR; Jovan Haye, DT; Jermaine Phillips, S; Jerramy Stevens, TE.TennesseeChris Carr, CB/KR; Craig Hentrich, P; Reynaldo Hill, CB; Daniel Loper, OL; Justin McCareins, WR; Tyrone Poole, CB; Bo Scaife, TE (f); Chris Simms, QB.WashingtonRyan Boschetti, DT; Khary Campbell, LB; Phillip Daniels, DE; Demetric Evans, DE; Jason Fabini, OL; Alfred Fincher, LB; Mike Green, S; Pete Kendall, G. Why so little news? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Nobody wants to make a Raul Ibanez type move and sign someone way over what the market value ends up being. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 some news update: ESPN is reporting the survivor as Nick Schuyler. No word on any of the others. Person found alive where NFL players disappeared CLEARWATER, Fla. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 The person found is Nick Schuyler, one of the USF players. He is alive in serious condition. This is close to where I am. If you're interested in up to date details check out http://www.tampabay.com Wow, according to that website (thnx) it doesn't sound too good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmacomber68w Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 This NE Chiefs trade looks a bit fishy. Pioli must have threatened to come out with more dirt on Bellichick. Yes that must me it But honestly...Also, doesn't it give NE some cap room? Fine point. I heard some points over the radio today (my 15 minute drive took over an hour because of the snow ) that were pretty interesting. First off, the patriots have a lot of key pieces coming up for FA next year, so the trade obviously frees up some much needed cap space. I guess Vrabel was going to be released and the Patriots would obviously rather have him sent of to KC than cut a fan favorite who then jumps ships and ends up on the Jets, Bills, Phins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Wow, according to that website (thnx) it doesn't sound too good.The USCG search will be suspended at 6:30pm. 2 hours to pray guys. This is so sad on every angle. What it must feel like to be stuck at sea and what it must be like to not know if you'll see your loved one again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 T.J. Houshmandzadeh to Seattle? I didn't see that one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gym Teacher Man Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 i haven't seen the bears mentioned in a single rumor or blog or anything, regarding free agency. anyone else see anything? i thought TJ Hou.. whatever his name is was a lock to sign with the vikings. i was surprised too. What it must feel like to be stuck at sea without a doubt, one of the most terrifying things i can thing of. ultimately, the reason i'll probably never go on a cruise. i feel really sad for all involved. i hope they turn up, but it doesn't look good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 i haven't seen the bears mentioned in a single rumor or blog or anything, regarding free agency. anyone else see anything?The Bears have made their first move toward filling some of the obvious holes on their roster by signing offensive lineman Frank Omiyale to a four-year contract. Omiyale, who spent the last two seasons with the Carolina Panthers, has signed a deal worth between $11.5 million and $14 million, according to an NFL source. i thought TJ Hou.. whatever his name is was a lock to sign with the vikings. i was surprised too.Yep, I thought Vikings too. I can't tell what's going on with this free agency season. Cassel, Orlofsky, Cutler, Ray Lewis, etc. Its all very strange. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Dude the Jets just signed promised to bring "violence" to his new team's defense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Dude the Jets just signed promised to bring "violence" to his new team's defense.Didn't Ray Lewis kill a guy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Dude the Jets just signed promised to bring "violence" to his new team's defense.They meant "violins" for Favre's going away party. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 i thought TJ Hou.. whatever his name is was a lock to sign with the vikings. i was surprised too.\He really wanted to sign w/ the Vikes, but they pretty much admitted they couldn't pay what other suitors could. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 He really wanted to sign w/ the Vikes, but they pretty much admitted they couldn't pay what other suitors could. Kind of surprising that he'd want to sign with the Vikes anyways, considering the Vikes don't have a stable (or some could say solid) QB to toss him some balls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Kind of surprising that he'd want to sign with the Vikes anyways, considering the Vikes don't have a stable (or some could say solid) QB to toss him some balls.I thought they were pretty confident with Jackson. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I thought they were pretty confident with Jackson.They brought in Sage Rosenfels from Houston to challenge him for the starter. Now there's discussion about trying to get Cutler on the cheap. I bet the Lions would give up more than the Vikings to get Cutler, though. Jackson had a couple of decent games this season, but I think Childress finally realizes he's reached his potential, and it just wasn't he hoped it was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Has it been established why those dudes were on the water in those conditions in the first place? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Has it been established why those dudes were on the water in those conditions in the first place?They were fishing. They probably should have turned back sooner but who knows why not. They may have been trying to wait the waves out (they were pretty far out & anchored) or just didn't know what they were doing. This is new and weird:The only man rescued so far from an overturned boat in the Gulf of Mexico told Coast Guard investigators a bizarre story about the fate of the other three. Nick Schuyler, 24, told investigators that about two to four hours after their boat capsized Saturday in rough seas, one of the two professional football players gave up hope and let himself be swept away, according to family members of two of the missing men. A few hours later, the second one did the same. "We were told that Nick said the two NFL players took their life jackets off and drifted out to sea," said Bob Bleakley, whose son Will, 25, is also still missing. With former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Marquis Cooper and Corey Smith gone, only Schuyler and Bleakley remained clinging to the boat. Then, sometime Monday morning, Will Bleakley thought he saw a light in the distance and decided to take off his life jacket and swim to it, hoping to get help. "I think he was delusional to think he could swim someplace," Bleakley said. Ray Sanchez, Cooper's cousin, said the Coast Guard told him the same thing, but cautioned against taking Schuyler's story as gospel at this point. "We're not 100 percent sure where his head was at," Sanchez said. "He'd been through a lot." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 We were told that Nick said the two NFL players took their life jackets off and drifted out to sea That's just crazy and sad. Sports radio is going crazy around Detroit with talk of Cutler. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Breaking News: Owens cut by Cowboys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Breaking News: Owens cut by CowboysNo huge surprise. The Bears need receivers, but I hope they don't seriously consider T.O. Besides, he'd hate it there -- the offense is way too conservative. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gym Teacher Man Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 No huge surprise. The Bears need receivers, but I hope they don't seriously consider T.O. Besides, he'd hate it there -- the offense is way too conservative. oh lord, i hope not too. THEY NEED TO TRY AND GET BOLDEN. of course i haven't heard a peep about them doing so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Bears haven't had a decent receiver since Dennis McKinnon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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