As a Titans fan, this is a sad day ... much of the face of the team was released today.
Originally posted by SportslineNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Receiver Derrick Mason and cornerback Samari Rolle were among six players released Monday by the Tennessee Titans in an effort to cut up to $27 million to get under the NFL salary cap.
In addition to Mason and Rolle, the Titans released starting defensive lineman Kevin Carter and right tackle Fred Miller. They also cut fullback Robert Holcombe and kicker Joe Nedney.
I know Mason will be picked up pretty quick. He's a solid, reliable receiver that will make some quarterback very happy.
I'd like to see them try and re-sign Kevin Cater if at all possible. He does so much for the community here and it would really sting to see him go.
Not really a "cut" per se, but the Jags are debating whether to place the franchise tag on S Donovin Darius, or let him go. The price would be about $4.97 million, and owner Wayne Weaver has already said that $5 mil. is too much for a safety. They could try to sign him to a long-term deal, but I don't know. He has improved his pass-coverage (his big weakness), so it might be worth it.
www.theredzone.org used to be a great site for monitoring all this stuff. It seems to be down right now, and I haven't used it since last offseason. Anybody know if it's just temporarily down, or if it's dead?
-Jag
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Originally posted by Jaguarwww.theredzone.org used to be a great site for monitoring all this stuff. It seems to be down right now, and I haven't used it since last offseason. Anybody know if it's just temporarily down, or if it's dead?
-Jag
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The (Newark) Star Ledger is speculating that Derrick Mason could be joining the Jets. They are also reporting that Jay Fiedler has told friends that he would be interested in backing up Chad Pennington if the Fins release him. He's certainly a big step up from Quincy Carter. Lamont Jordan has been given a qualifying offer but the Jets realistically have little hope of getting him to stay.
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According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Raiders could be making a lot of moves in the next few weeks. They're trying to resign Jerry Porter to a long-term deal, but they won't use the franchise tag on him. Instead, it will probably be placed on Charles Woodson, who they're looking to trade. Guards Ron Stone and Frank Middleton, as well as last year's big (haw haw) free agent signings Warren Sapp and Ted Washington, could be cap casualties.
Originally posted by dunkndollazThe (Newark) Star Ledger is speculating that Derrick Mason could be joining the Jets. They are also reporting that Jay Fiedler has told friends that he would be interested in backing up Chad Pennington if the Fins release him. He's certainly a big step up from Quincy Carter. Lamont Jordan has been given a qualifying offer but the Jets realistically have little hope of getting him to stay.
Interesting. That would reunite him with Heimerdinger, who in my opinion, is a big reason Mason has been so successful. BUT, where does he fit in there? He's definitely not a #3 guy. And do you bump Santana Moss or Justin McCareins down the depth chart?
The cap number was enormous so I don't know how far they might have been able to get in working a trade, but I hate to see guys go for nothing in return. I think a late 1st round pick could have been had.
The cap number was enormous so I don't know how far they might have been able to get in working a trade, but I hate to see guys go for nothing in return. I think a late 1st round pick could have been had.
It really didn't come as much of a surprise to me. Getting something back woud've been better I agree, but there are not many teams that can take on a $12M cap hit.