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Latest rumor is that ex-Vikings wideout Randy Moss will be reunited with ex-coach Mike Tice in Jacksonville.
-- Minneapolis Star Tribune
Word within NFL circles is that the Vikings haven't backed off in their pursuit of Atlanta quarterback Matt Schaub and will offer their second-round pick in April's draft and an offensive player -- perhaps quarterback Brad Johnson.
-- Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Falcons plan to tender restricted free agent Matt Schaub a one-year qualifying offer of more than $2 million Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday. Included in that tender is the requirement that if another team signs the highly regarded backup it must compensate the Falcons with first- and third-round draft picks.
-- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Vikings coach Brad Childress' decision to mention Kevin Curtis to local reporters last week could be a smoke screen that the Vikings are interested in other players. Drew Bennett and Donte' Stallworth also are among the veteran receivers available. One other possibility is Darrell Jackson, who reportedly is on the trading block in Seattle.
-- St. Paul Pioneer Press
Michael Strahan is scheduled to sit down in the coming days with the Giants' new general manager Jerry Reese in a meeting that will dictate where the franchise's all-time sack leader will finish his career. And, if talks unexpectedly break down, then there would be another option Giants fans would have a hard time stomaching -- Strahan finishing his career in Washington.
-- NFL.com
The buzz in Indianapolis has the Vikings in the mix for a few fairly high-profile veterans. The Vikings are expected to be one of a handful of teams that make a run at New England tight end Daniel Graham and Atlanta receiver Ashley Lelie.
-- St. Paul Pioneer Press
Seven teams, including the Broncos, appear ready to battle for free-agent tight end Daniel Graham though the Broncos might have to be creative financially. A cheaper option could be Jacksonville's Kyle Brady.
-- Rocky Mountain News
The Broncos are talking to Detroit about cornerback Dre' Bly. The Broncos are among about a half-dozen teams discussing a deal with the Lions.
-- Detroit News
A group of NFL veterans urged the league to institute a "three strikes-you're-out" policy during a four-hour meeting on player misconduct with union chief Gene Upshaw, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, Steelers owner Dan Rooney, Bengals coach Marvin Lewis and others at the scouting combine in Indianapolis on Friday.
-- New York Daily News
Don't be fooled by police reports or a bar tab featuring several $600 bottles of Patron tequila; Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones wasn't such a high roller the night he and his entourage allegedly ignited a brawl in a Las Vegas strip club that ended in the shooting of three people, the club owner says.
-- The Tennessean
Dolphins quarterback Joey Harrington might be a candidate to become Tony Romo's backup in Dallas. It depends on how new offensive coordinator Jason Garrett feels about Harrington after working with him last season. There's a better chance that Quincy Carter will start the Cowboys' season opener than a T.O.-Jeff Garcia reunion happening.
-- Dallas Morning News
The Bears will shop Thomas Jones on the trade market and might need to choose a running back in the draft to back up Cedric Benson.
-- Daily Southtown
If Bears President Ted Phillips is counting on Lovie Smith remaining the good guy to agent Frank Bauer's bad-guy image indefinitely, he could be taking a dangerous risk.
-- Chicago Tribune
The Commanders are expected to make a push to sign free agent cornerback Nate Clements and many in the organization would be open to bringing back former Commanders cornerback Fred Smoot if he is released by Minnesota this week as expected.
-- Washington Post
Mark Brunell, 36, is in the process of restructuring his contract to significantly reduce his impact on the Commanders' 2007 salary cap.
-- Washington Post
Jeff Garcia says he is disappointed he never got a contract offer from the Eagles. "I was surprised I wasn't offered a contract. There was never anything to negotiate over," Garcia, said last night.
-- Philadelphia Inquirer
After initial conversations about a potential new contract failed to materialize, Dolphins left tackle Damion McIntosh now appears likely to join a growing list of significant players not expected to return to Miami's roster next season.
-- Miami Herald
-- Minneapolis Star Tribune
Word within NFL circles is that the Vikings haven't backed off in their pursuit of Atlanta quarterback Matt Schaub and will offer their second-round pick in April's draft and an offensive player -- perhaps quarterback Brad Johnson.
-- Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Falcons plan to tender restricted free agent Matt Schaub a one-year qualifying offer of more than $2 million Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday. Included in that tender is the requirement that if another team signs the highly regarded backup it must compensate the Falcons with first- and third-round draft picks.
-- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Vikings coach Brad Childress' decision to mention Kevin Curtis to local reporters last week could be a smoke screen that the Vikings are interested in other players. Drew Bennett and Donte' Stallworth also are among the veteran receivers available. One other possibility is Darrell Jackson, who reportedly is on the trading block in Seattle.
-- St. Paul Pioneer Press
Michael Strahan is scheduled to sit down in the coming days with the Giants' new general manager Jerry Reese in a meeting that will dictate where the franchise's all-time sack leader will finish his career. And, if talks unexpectedly break down, then there would be another option Giants fans would have a hard time stomaching -- Strahan finishing his career in Washington.
-- NFL.com
The buzz in Indianapolis has the Vikings in the mix for a few fairly high-profile veterans. The Vikings are expected to be one of a handful of teams that make a run at New England tight end Daniel Graham and Atlanta receiver Ashley Lelie.
-- St. Paul Pioneer Press
Seven teams, including the Broncos, appear ready to battle for free-agent tight end Daniel Graham though the Broncos might have to be creative financially. A cheaper option could be Jacksonville's Kyle Brady.
-- Rocky Mountain News
The Broncos are talking to Detroit about cornerback Dre' Bly. The Broncos are among about a half-dozen teams discussing a deal with the Lions.
-- Detroit News
A group of NFL veterans urged the league to institute a "three strikes-you're-out" policy during a four-hour meeting on player misconduct with union chief Gene Upshaw, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, Steelers owner Dan Rooney, Bengals coach Marvin Lewis and others at the scouting combine in Indianapolis on Friday.
-- New York Daily News
Don't be fooled by police reports or a bar tab featuring several $600 bottles of Patron tequila; Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones wasn't such a high roller the night he and his entourage allegedly ignited a brawl in a Las Vegas strip club that ended in the shooting of three people, the club owner says.
-- The Tennessean
Dolphins quarterback Joey Harrington might be a candidate to become Tony Romo's backup in Dallas. It depends on how new offensive coordinator Jason Garrett feels about Harrington after working with him last season. There's a better chance that Quincy Carter will start the Cowboys' season opener than a T.O.-Jeff Garcia reunion happening.
-- Dallas Morning News
The Bears will shop Thomas Jones on the trade market and might need to choose a running back in the draft to back up Cedric Benson.
-- Daily Southtown
If Bears President Ted Phillips is counting on Lovie Smith remaining the good guy to agent Frank Bauer's bad-guy image indefinitely, he could be taking a dangerous risk.
-- Chicago Tribune
The Commanders are expected to make a push to sign free agent cornerback Nate Clements and many in the organization would be open to bringing back former Commanders cornerback Fred Smoot if he is released by Minnesota this week as expected.
-- Washington Post
Mark Brunell, 36, is in the process of restructuring his contract to significantly reduce his impact on the Commanders' 2007 salary cap.
-- Washington Post
Jeff Garcia says he is disappointed he never got a contract offer from the Eagles. "I was surprised I wasn't offered a contract. There was never anything to negotiate over," Garcia, said last night.
-- Philadelphia Inquirer
After initial conversations about a potential new contract failed to materialize, Dolphins left tackle Damion McIntosh now appears likely to join a growing list of significant players not expected to return to Miami's roster next season.
-- Miami Herald
