Friday Rumor Special

by Rafael Vela on Mar 10, 2006 12:18 PM CST in Dallas Cowboys News

-- The T.O. -to - Dallas rumor has risen from the mud yet again. The Ranch Report has the story splashed on its cover. ESPN's Chris Mortensen was hawking a sign T.O - and - dump -Keyshawn story, according to posters in the threads. (And wasn't he trying to throw Keyshawn under the bus at this time last season too?)

The Philadelphia Daily News claims there is no T.O market of any consequence. He is due a $6 million roster bonus by Tuesday, so he will certainly be cut. Even as a free agent, his value remains low; Chiefs GM Carl Peterson said he would only sign T.O. to a one-year, bare bones deal.

Broncos owner Pat Bowlen would not deny interest in Owens, but termed press coverage of it "overblown."

-- The New York Post claims the Falcons desire for DE John Abraham is cooling. Atlanta was considered the primary suitor for Abraham the past few days. Abraham's demand for $18 million in guaranteed money has apparently caused the change of heart.

The same story claims the Jets are nearing a deal for Washington's backup QB Patrick Ramsey.

-- The Vikings have found a handful of potential trade partners for a Duante Culpepper deal. Oakland leads the pack, though Miami is not too far behind. St. Louis, Baltimore and the New York Jets are also interested.

-- Meanwhile, the Saints have quietly stepped forward with a strong bid for QB Drew Brees. New HC Sean Payton apparently wants the shortest transition period possible. If the Saints acquired Brees, would they still draft Matt Leinart as insurance, considering Brees' injured shoulder? Or would they auction the pick? Several teams, including the Jets and Titans -- who pick immediately after the Saints -- covet Leinart.

-- With the Jets and Saints nearing deals for Ramsey and Brees, might we have a repeat of the 2005 draft, where Aaron Rogers was considered a sure top 10 pick, then slipped into the mid-20s? Matt Leinart is probably safe, but the draft stocks of Vince Young and Jay Culter could drop a bit if these deals go through.

The Detroit Lions could benefit from the QB musical chairs. Joey Harrington starts on thin ice with new HC Mike Martz. If one or both of the Young/Cutler duel drop, I can't see the Lions passing on them with the ninth pick.

-- Conflicting reports on Brett Favre's plans have emerged. USA Today says he's returning but the St. Paul Pioneer Press quotes friends who say he's retiring.

-- The Giants are doing background research on free agent LB LaVar Arrington.

-- Here's one to file away for next month: rumors are starting to circulate that Iowa LB Chad Greenway's stock is fading. This blurb claims the Browns, the team most often linked with Greenway in mock drafts, now covets Florida St. DL Brodrick Bunkley.

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Really interesting news here:

- I think when all is said and done the Giants will have 2 big signings this offseason, Arrington and Sam Madison.

- The Browns have Kemoeatu as their #1 priority, so would they draft Bunkley and move him to DE in the 3-4? I think he could shine there, hes has a great motor and can get to the QB while taking up space and stopping the run. If they can get both, I really like what Crennel is doing, similar to Parcells here.

- The Saints could also have one of the best offseasons, if they sign Drew Brees and draft D’Brickashaw. All of a sudden they have a pretty good O, I can see Mangold falling to the 2nd pick of the 2nd round. Now that offense has Drew Brees at QB, Duece McAllister (if he can ever stay healthy) at RB, Ferguson and Mangold on the line, Joe Horn and Stallworth at WR, thats a pretty good offense for an offense minded coach.

- I could care less about Brett Farve. Yes he was a great QB but this is like Roger Clemens in MLB, it just gets old.

- Greenway is falling, I dont see a way that he wouldnt be there when we pick, I have only seen him at the combine and I wont judge somebody just on that, so if anyone has seen him play in game can they tell us about him?

by lou c on Mar 10, 2006 1:03 PM CST reply actions

Giants offically sign Sam Madison, 4 year deal.

by lou c on Mar 10, 2006 1:12 PM CST reply actions

Lou C:

Any word on how much it cost them w/ signing bonus ?

by Jesse NY on Mar 10, 2006 1:13 PM CST reply actions

I am glad they signed him. My brother inlaw is a big Dolphin fan & I watched some games last year. He can be beat long & @ 32 years old for a CB he is not getting any faster I hope they gave him big money.

by Jesse NY on Mar 10, 2006 1:17 PM CST reply actions

Giants gave him a 2mil signing bonus.

Ok 2 mil les for them to work with, though I was hoping they gave him more.

by Jesse NY on Mar 10, 2006 1:20 PM CST reply actions

Wow its cheap, 4 years, 7.5 mill, 2 mil signing bonus.

by lou c on Mar 10, 2006 1:25 PM CST reply actions

thats really a one year deal for madison then if they signed him for that 2 mil signing bonus

by Derrick on Mar 10, 2006 1:31 PM CST reply actions

I havent seen Greenway play much. But by all accounts, he was a total stud at the senior bowl. He was a true ringleader, getting everyone into position, keeping guys straight. His game at the practices was top notch as well. He was generally regarded as the best linebacker at the senior bowl.

I’d be ok with Dallas drafting him.

by Ridgelake on Mar 10, 2006 1:37 PM CST reply actions

I actually am from Iowa and I’ve watched every hawkeye game that Greenway has ever played in, hes an amazing athlete from a small town in South Dakota so you can bet hes a hard worker. I believe that there is NO WAY we could pass him up if he falls in our laps at pick 18, he would be a great compliment to Ware and I think that he could be a huge peice of the puzzle to solidify our defense. Hes a lot like AJ Hawk and we all know how good he is. No doubt about it, Chad Greenway is “The Truth”

by KJDH54 on Mar 10, 2006 6:08 PM CST reply actions