Reaching For NFL News

• Randy Moss – WR, New England Patriots
  Updating a previous report in which Randy Moss fired agent Tim DiPiero, Moss plans on playing out the rest of his football career without an agent.
• Brandon Marshall – WR, Miami Dolphins
  Dolphins’ offensive coordinator Dan Henning told Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel that he plans on moving the receivers around different positions in the offense this season.
• Vernon Gholston – LB, New York Jets
  Rex Ryan has been praiseworthy of Vernon Gholston’s switch to defensive end, stating, “He’s doing really good.”
• Joshua Cribbs - WR, Cleveland Browns
  Josh Cribbs says teams won’t be able to prepare for all the variety the Browns offense has in store this season.
• Pat White - QB, Miami Dolphins
  Pat White has gained 18 pounds of muscle since he arrived in Miami last April.
• Antonio Gates – TE, San Diego Chargers
  Antonio Gates insists his foot injury recently diagnosed as minor plantar fasciitis “never was a major problem.”
• Julius Jones – RB, Seattle Seahawks
  Julius Jones might no longer be on the roster bubble following LenDale White’s release.
• Maurkice Pouncey - C, Pittsburgh Steelers
  Beat writer Ed Bouchette would not be surprised if the Steelers elected to keep Maurkice Pouncey at center rather than easing him in at right guard.
• Pierre Thomas – RB, New Orleans Saints
  Restricted free agent Pierre Thomas is reportedly seeking a contract in the neighborhood of Steven Jackson’s six-year, $44.8 million deal.
• Jacoby Jones - WR, Houston Texans
  Coach Gary Kubiak expects Jacoby Jones to compete with Kevin Walter for the starting job opposite Andre Johnson.

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NFL Rumors- Mike Rodriguez

• Cowboys interested in Matt Jones? | Si.com

• Colts may want to plug up middle | Indianapolis Star

• Redskins Interested In Orakpo | Washington Post

• Bills-Steelers deal in works? | Si.com

• Browns thinking Eugene Monroe right tackle? | Cleveland Plain Dealer

• Browns pay last-minute visits to WR’s Britt, Nicks | Cleveland Plain Dealer

• When it comes to receivers, Titans drop the ball | Nashville City Paper

• Ravens unlikely to trade for Boldin | Baltimore Sun

• Why Eagles‘ Brown wants trade | Si.com

• McDaniels ailing, others to test Sanchez | Denver Post

• Rams have eye on Aaron Curry with No. 2 pick | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

• Brandon Pettigrew could be option for Jets in NFL Draft | New York Daily News

• Needs? Chargers have a few going into draft | San Diego Union-Tribune

• Packers backward approach to the draft | Wisconsin State Journal

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NFL Rumors & Headlines – Mike Rodriguez

• Leftwich to visit Tampa Bay | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

• Adrian Peterson would like to play at 230 pounds? | Minneapolis Star Tribune

• Some in Philly like the idea of #85 | Philadelphia Daily News

• Quality, not quantity, must rule Bengals draft | Dayton Daily News

• Patriots meet with two UNC receivers | Boston Globe

• This could be Mario’s super season | Houston Chronicle

• The skinny on Garrard: leaner, faster | Jacksonville Times-Union

• Taylor Rips Jets – And Their Fans | New York Post

• Jets may try to grab Cowboys’ wide receiver Miles Austin | New York Daily News

• Tank, Benson get 2nd chances | Cincinnati Enquirer

• Harrison can’t find a taker so far | Indianapolis Star

• Next move: Plaxico | Chicago Sun-Times

• Rams trade for WR Laurent Robinson | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

• Fortune finally smiles on Simms | Denver Post

• Patriots looking at Pat White | SI.com

• 49er’s looking at a RB? | PFT.com

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Visits, Rumors & Predictions-Mike Rodrigeuz

• Broncos deadline for trading Cutler? |SI.com

• The Patriots and Eagles the best odds for Panthers DE Julius Peppers | Rock Hill Herald

• Bengals to host Mizzou star wideout Maclin | Dayton Daily News

• Chiefs’ top draft choice likely depends on Lions’ willingness to gamble | Kansas City Star

• Vick is banking on return to NFL | Atlanta Journal-Constitution

• Steelers taking a close look at A.Q. Shipley | Beaver County Times

• Bucs interested in QB Freeman? |SI.com

• Patriots eyeing safety in draft? |SI.com

• Bill Williamson like Holt in Oakland |ESPN

• The Rams will have a private workout with Mississippi T Michael Oher |star telegram

• The Redskins may have interest in USC QB Mark Sanchez | Pro Football weekly

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NFL Rumors and Headlines

• Redskins interested in Cutler | Si.com

• Cornell Green busted | SFGate.com

• Free Agency isn’t where Bears shop | Chicago Sun-Times

• Paytonizing of Saints almost done | New Orleans Times-Picayune

• Chargers trying to trade Osgood | Si.com

• Singletary plans to put 49ers through ‘pain’ | San Jose Mercury News

• Chris Simms takes advantage of Jay Cutler’s absence | Fort Worth Star-Telegram

• Packers dedicates cap space to preserving core roster | Green Bay Press GazetCenter

• Eric Wood vistis STEELERS, BENGALS AND BROWNS | PTF.com

• TE Jared Cook in high demand |PFT.com

• Driver: “T.O. IS A SELFISH LITTLE BRAT” |PFT.com

• Free agent T Jon Runyan is a wait and see |ESPN.com

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Free Agent Signings Visits and Rumors

• Free agent corner Strickland visits Titans | Tennessean

• Bills’ Lynch expects suspension| Buffalo News

• Cleveland Browns add free agent running back | Cleveland Plain Dealer

• E. Graham: McCown Deserves Shot At Bucs QB Spot | Tampa Tribune

• St. Clair departure forces Bears to focus on line | Chicago Sun-Times

• Former Eagle Correll Buckhalter named as client of Philadelphia area drug dealer | Trenton Times

• Bengals consider Beanie Wells with No. 6 pick | Dayton Daily News

• Bucs Safety Phillips Trying Linebacker | Tampa Tribune

• Titans sign receiver / return man Jones | Tennessean

• Bucs Sign LB Crowell | Tampa Tribune

• Titans’ free agent WR McCareins looking around | Nashville City Paper

• Monroe Visits Philly | Camden Courier-Post

• Chiefs sign veteran receiver Engram | Kansas City Star

• Roy Williams Visits Cincinnati | PFT.com

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Quick Thoughts: Rumors, Free Agents & Trades
Gridiron Experts takes a shot at predicting the next few weeks of free agency and off-season moves from around the league.

Arizona: The Cards have lost both coordinators, possibly Kurt Warner to retirement, and A. Boldin to a hold-out forced trade, not to mention the handful of starters that are free agents and want a monster payday.

Verdict: Back to the drawing board Arizona! Even if you can convince Kurt Warner and A. Boldin to return, the Super Bowl hangover is never easy. Many players carry that chip on their shoulder right into training camp. Only 1 team in the last 7 years has bounced back from a Super Bowl loss to make the playoffs. With the NFC West opponents combining for a total of 13 wins in 2008, the chance of winning the division again is very possible, but odds that all 3 of those teams are bottom feeders in the NFC again is unlikely. The biggest hit was losing Todd Haley, an underrated offensive mind; with rumors of Mike Martz maybe replacing him, the future doesn’t look bright.

Tennessee: Albert Haynesworth is going to become a free agent and the richest defensive player, but for what team?

Verdict: The Titans have to suck it up and pay Haynesworth whatever he wants, if not the fans will rip the team apart. After a 13-3 dominating season, an early first round playoff exit is all the Titans can think about. The missing piece is a wide receiver, but should be a priority in the draft, not free agency. Get the big man locked up, or get ready for rough season.

Philadelphia: Free Agent list includes: Tra Thomas (34), Jon Runyan (35), Brian Dawkins (35), along with backups RB C. Buckhalter and CB J. Hanson, who are also deserving of new contracts. While people can’t stop talking about McNabb, the Eagles have probably their worst headache in the Andy Reid era on their hands. Trying to figure out who stays and who goes will be very difficult, as they were so close to getting to a Super Bowl.

Verdict: With J. Runyan now going under the knife and being out up to 4-6 months, the Eagles should use one of their two 1st round picks on an offensive tackle. Tra Thomas will get re-signed, and T.J. Houshmandzadeh will be the big signing day move. Fans will freak out (as they should) with no go-to receiver; since T.O. left, the red zone offense has been a joke. A running back needs to be another top priority with Brian Westbrook turning 30 this year. Buckhalter wants a starting gig (good luck), but if available, the Eagles should draft a RB with their other 1st round pick, preferably one with good hands.

Baltimore: Ray Lewis, Terrel Suggs, and Bart Scott are all free agents.

Verdict: Baltimore has already came out and said that they’ll break the bank to re-sign Ray Lewis. In our opinion, they should let him go and re-sign Suggs instead. Ray Lewis is turning 34, while Suggs is in the prime of his life. I’m sure there are other available free agents that could help the Ravens improve, maybe a guy like Darren Sproles to help out on third down and special teams. Ray Lewis is a great leader, but is he really worth breaking the bank for?

Kansas City: Larry Johnson and Tony Gonzalez want out.

Verdict: Neither player goes anywhere! Maybe Larry Johnson to New England, as new GM Scott Pioli has ties with his old club. But Tony Gonzalez just said at the Pro Bowl that he might stick around….meaning there’s no holdout coming if a trade can’t be made.

Lightning Round:

Dallas Cowboys- T.O. stays.

New England- Cassel plays until Brady’s ready, and the Patriots go back to the playoffs.

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