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Dre' Bly was traded to Denver for Tatum Bell, George Foster and a 5th-rd pick

So, that means the Broncos essentially traded Clinton Portis for Champ Bailey and Dre Bly. Talk about a windfall.

AE, what is the value of catch rates?

I've never put much stock in them because there doesn't seem to be any correlation between high catch rates and good players, but I'm open to changing my opinion.

I'm not saying this specifically regarding Northcutt, who I'm not pimping...just generally.

That's quite funny.

I mean, Plummer would rather retire than play for the Bucs. He might be doing them a favor.

He could have also been just sticking it to the Broncos.

Not sure if there's much value other than when the ball comes to them, they don't drop it. In other words, I really only see as it as a possible positive sign, but won't invert to conclude a low rate means poor play.

If a guy catches the ball, great. Answers the question, "If I throw to him, will he catch it more times than not?"

A low rate doesn't neccessarily mean the guy has the dropsies, though. Any number of factors can lead to a lower rate. Increasing the rate, however, only happens if you catch the ball.

I hope I've confused you enough not to ask again.

Sounds like the "Culley factor".

i think that explanation is actually pretty clear.

high rate = good
low rate = inconclusive

On the same day that the San Francisco 49ers handed out more than $20 million in guaranteed money to cornerback Nate Clements, the team coughed up $10 million in guaranteed money to safety Michael Lewis.

Nancy Gay (aptly named) of the San Francisco Chronicle reports on the guaranteed money, and observes that Lewis hauled in this payday despite being benched during the 2007 season.

A league source tells us that linebacker London Fletcher has agreed to terms with the Washington Redskins.

Per the source, it's a five-year, $25 million deal. It pays a $10.5 million signing bonus and pays out $12.5 million over the first two years.
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Didnt see this elsewhere- But Nate Clements blew the doors off F.A.- an 8 year, $80 million deal with $22 million in guaranteed money.

This makes Clements the highest paid defensive player in NFL history.

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Several published reports confirm that the Cleveland Browns have signed offensive lineman Eric Steinbach. The deal is worth $49.5 million over seven years.

Steinbach is expected to play right tackle for the Browns.
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(from PFT.COM)-

The Buffalo Bills continued to pay out the big bucks on Friday by signing tackle Langston Walker and guard Derrick Dockery.

Dockery, who comes to Buffalo from the Redskins, will play left guard. Walker, who previously played for the Raiders, will play right tackle.
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And it would seem per the excitable chaps over at Extremesellouts.com, that The Mayor can bust out his jersey again-

SMOOT is back in the house after a Trotteresque 2 yr haitus.

And it would seem per the excitable chaps over at Extremesellouts.com, that The Mayor can bust out his jersey again-

SMOOT is back in the house after a Trotteresque 2 yr haitus.

The Detroit Lions acquired another selection in April's draft on Friday, sending defensive end James Hall to the St. Louis Rams for a fifth-round pick.

Hall had five sacks in seven games before an injury ended his season. He had 33 career sacks in seven seasons with the Lions. Hall, a solid performer throughout his tenure in Detroit, had 3 1/2 sacks in a 20-17 win over the Buffalo Bills in October.

Hmmm, on the Joey Porter front....

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"Well, of course [we're interested]," said Crennel. "Everybody should be interested in Joey, particularly 3-4 [defensive] teams. But along with that, you also have to look at what it's going to cost for some of these guys, and Joey's coming out late [in the free-agent sweepstakes]. He's into it late, so we'll have to see how that plays out and see how he would fit with the team."

Goodbye, Michael Lewis.

mlewis32kid... here is your new home kid.

Come back and visit us... ya hear.

Nice to see that Seth spent a productive Friday night cutting and pasting FA signings for everyone! That 7.38% posting percentage just went up!

As you can see BD, not an evenning, but a mere 15 minutes.

Wow.

Alex Marvez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that the Miami Dolphins are trying to trade tight end Randy McMichael.

The price? A third-round pick.

At a time when neither the free-agent market nor the 2007 draft class is filled with high-end talent, the possibility should be tempting for any team that needs a pass-catching tight end.

McMichael is under contract through 2009. He's due to earn a $3 million roster bonus and a $1 million salary in 2007. Per NFLPA records, his base salary for 2008 is $3.5 million and his base salary for 2009 is $4 million.

Alex Marvez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that the Kansas City Chiefs have signed free-agent tackle Damion McIntosh.

Financial terms aren't yet available for the six-year deal.

McIntosh recently was released by the Dolphins. He was one of the few left tackles with starting experience on the market.
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RAMS SIGN BENNETT

A league source tells us that the Rams have agreed to terms with receiver Drew Bennett.

We're told that the deal will average $4.5 million per year.

Bennett spent the first six years of his career with the Titans
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The Denver Broncos have continued to show their thirst for defensive linemen who once were taken at the top of the draft by acquiring tackle Dan "Big Daddy" Wilkinson from the Miami Dolphins.

Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting the deal, and says that the Fins will get a sixth-round pick from the Broncos in exchange.

"RAMS SIGN BENNETT"

Nice signing for them. He'll complement that receiver corps.

I liked Bennett at first but then reconsidered because the Eagles acquired the black, undrafted, version of him last year in a trade from the Vikings.

Northcutt got a $4.5 signing bonus, and $3.4 for five years......that seems a lot for Dennis Northcutt!

from sportsline.com

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/report/PHI/10037943

--RB Reno Mahe is a versatile do-it-all-guy that Andy Reid likes having on the roster. He'll likely be re-signed.

I guess Reid hasn't realized as the most winning coach in Eagles history he doesn't need Mahe to get a good table at Chickie & Pete's... someone let him know that with or without Reno on the team he will not only get a great table but most likely get his meals comp'd... enough of the Reno days...

Here's an interesting one from Scout.com

Dillon Interest Heating Up

A league source told scout.com that free agent RB Corey Dillon has received interest from the Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, and Philadelphia Eagles so far.

Eagles Looking for a Back?

vWith veteran RB Correll Buckhalter remaining unsigned, the Philadelphia Eagles are clearly in the market for a free agent back.

Philadelphia has shown interest in free agent RBs Sammy Morris and Corey Dillon according to a league source

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