NFL football general discussion

[Cylon]

Originally Posted by PipeBombGK1

Just found out when I was watching Sportscenter this morning. Chris Mortneson believes it's because there was an ongoing rift between GM AJ Smith and Marty.

I don't agree with the firing, Marty did a lot for this team, and really turned them aroun dthe past two seasons. Sure they suffered a huge letdown by losing the first playoff game after a very sucessful season, but I don't think he should have gotten fired because of it.

It's shame if he got fired due to the quarells that he may have had AJ Smith. I'm sure Marty will find another job if he is interested in coaching still, he's a great guy.

[GreyHelm]

Originally Posted by Cylon

I'm sure Marty will find another job if he is interested in coaching still, he's a great guy.

What sucks, is the head coaching vacancies have basically all been filled.

[Allstar]

I wish the D-boys would've waited a week and picked up Marty. Now we have Wade phillips who smokes pole.

[Pvt.Dirt]

A lot of people are saying that Joe Gibbs will retire from coaching at the end of this year and go back to Nascar to control his race team. The Redskins can't just cut him because he's done way to much for this franchise. I wonder who will be taking his spot when he retires... *cough hopefully marty*

[dansdarkside]

Official Cap Status of all 32 NFL Teams As of feb 9th

ESPN.com - NFL - Clayton: Salary cap status of all 32 teams


Couple side notes:
-These are as of feb 9th
-This number does not include the 5-6 million that has to be set aside for the draft
-This number does not include future roster bonuses that have not been reached


Team Cap status (under)

Arizona Cardinals $32.1 million
Atlanta Falcons $3.8 million
Baltimore Ravens $3.3 million
Buffalo Bills $33 million
Carolina Panthers $1.8 million
Chicago Bears $16.8 million
Cincinnati Bengals $18.7 million
Cleveland Browns $26.2 million
Dallas Cowboys $18.2 million
Denver Broncos $2.6 million
Detroit Lions $15.6 million
Green Bay Packers $24.1 million
Houston Texans $16.65 million
Indianapolis Colts $200,000
Jacksonville Jaguars $21.6 million
Kansas City Chiefs $5.1 million
Miami Dolphins $13.1 million
Minnesota Vikings $12.2 million
New England Patriots $26.9 million
New Orleans Saints $21.9 million
New York Giants $9.4 million
New York Jets $20.8 million
Oakland Raiders $6.2 million
Philadelphia Eagles $3.6 million
Pittsburgh Steelers $3.1 million
St. Louis Rams $22.9 million
San Diego Chargers $21.4 million
San Francisco 49ers $37.5 million
Seattle Seahawks $17.2 million
Tampa Bay Buccaneers $15 million
Tennessee Titans $37 million
Washington Redskins $4.3 million

[Rustier]

Originally Posted by Dionysus

Good. I didn't want the Cowboys to sign Ron Rivera (Bears defensive coordinator). I hope he sticks with the Bears, although it's much more likely he leaves to be a head coach somewhere at this point...

What do you guys think about their choice of taking Wade Phillips?

[dansdarkside]

I thought it was a good idea, Wade needed another shot at Head Coach again, He is a master mind with LB so it will be interesting to see what he dose in Dallas

[NUN-PUNCHER]

Originally Posted by dansdarkside

Official Cap Status of all 32 NFL Teams As of feb 9th

[url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2762784]Tampa Bay Buccaneers $15 million

Interesting....I've heard the GM Bruce Allen and several other Buc players say on several occasions that they were about 30 million under the Cap .


On a Side Note: I just heard that ESPN has given Michael Irvin his walking papers. This makes me happy, not only Am I relieved that I won't hear his obnoxious laugh no longer on ESPN, I also don't have to look at his suits that make my stomache Quesy.

[dansdarkside]

LOL I wish they would get rid of Mel kipper they guy is an idiot.


Bills general manager Marv Levy addressed the media Friday, and said the team will spend "cash to the cap" for the 2007 campaign, also touching on the Bills' free agents, draft philosophy and the blackout issue.

"We're not going to amortize the future," Levy said. "The cap is $109 million this year. I don't think we're going to 'mortgage the future' type of thing by going beyond the cap."

Levy, **** Jauron and a number of the Bills staff had just returned from Florida, where they spent a number of days meeting with owner Ralph Wilson regarding "mostly personnel issues."

Levy said he doesn't have a handle on the salary cap, but knows they will spend without hurting the future.

"We're not that liberally able to go out there and throw (money) all around," he said. "I don't understand cap. I run down the hall to Jim Overdorf over time."

The Bills general manager said the team was looking long and hard at their own free agents, specifically unrestricted players like Nate Clements and London Fletcher-Baker.

"We'd love to retain them," he said. "Jim Overdorf is contract negotiation guy, and he said there's nothing definitive yet. Some would like to wait. Will they hit the market? Probably a good chance, but if we can wrap it up before then, I'd be delighted."

Levy said Clements has expressed an affinity for Buffalo and would like to stay a Bill, but will test the free agent market. He also indicated a very attractive offer would be made to the corner.

continued at
WGR 550 : Bills To Spend "Cash To The Cap"

[GreyHelm]

Originally Posted by dansdarkside

LOL I wish they would get rid of Mel kipper they guy is an idiot.

What's wrong with Mel? :(

I'm just happy the Jets have some good cap room to work with, they'll need it with the schedule they have now.