Let it never be said that Wide-Right only reports on Steven Jackson's 'Off field issues', but we feel that the fact he is holding out of Training Camp is actually quite a big story.
Jackson has joined the Cards' Anquan Boldin, and the Bills' Jason Peters in holding out of training camp - though Chicago's Devin Hester reported to camp after just one day of his own standoff with the front office.
Rams coach Scott Linehan told the press that he hopes that a deal will be done very soon, and that dialogue has been ongoing 'in the last few days'. This season is the last in Jackson's 2004 rookie contract.
Friday 25 July 2008
Bucs can also speak to Favre
Well it's been a slow few weeks, but it's all kicking off now.
Fox Sports' Jay Glazer revealed tonight that Tampa Bay have also been given permission to discuss terms with Brett Favre, joining the New York Jets in the mix.
As we mentioned, the fact that the Bucs host Green Bay in a regular season game this year could heavily influence Favre's decision. Both teams intend to compete this year, but if he wants revenge on the Packers, expect Favre to be in Florida soon.
Fox Sports' Jay Glazer revealed tonight that Tampa Bay have also been given permission to discuss terms with Brett Favre, joining the New York Jets in the mix.
As we mentioned, the fact that the Bucs host Green Bay in a regular season game this year could heavily influence Favre's decision. Both teams intend to compete this year, but if he wants revenge on the Packers, expect Favre to be in Florida soon.
Favre to the Jets?
Further to Richard's report that Brett Favre is intending to report to Training Camp on time in Green Bay, comes the news that the Packers and the New York Jets have come to an agreement that will allow the Jets to discuss terms with Favre.
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that the Buccaneers have also made firm contact regarding a trade of Favre, but it is a common belief that the Packers would prefer to trade their former figurehead to a non-NFC team, and added to the fact that Green Bay travel to Tampa in September for a regular season matchup, you can bet that the price will be higher for the Bucs than the Jets.
The cost? No doubt the team will be aware that Favre is at least as valuable as Jason Taylor, who went from Miami to Washington for a 2nd round pick in 2009. They have been slightly compromised by the fact that they have indicated their own apathy towards having Favre back in a Packers uniform next season.
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that the Buccaneers have also made firm contact regarding a trade of Favre, but it is a common belief that the Packers would prefer to trade their former figurehead to a non-NFC team, and added to the fact that Green Bay travel to Tampa in September for a regular season matchup, you can bet that the price will be higher for the Bucs than the Jets.
The cost? No doubt the team will be aware that Favre is at least as valuable as Jason Taylor, who went from Miami to Washington for a 2nd round pick in 2009. They have been slightly compromised by the fact that they have indicated their own apathy towards having Favre back in a Packers uniform next season.
Favre reporting to training camp
Something has been decided - Favre has informed the Packers GM Ted Thompson that he will attend training camp, and will submit a letter asking for reinstatement, more than likely, today.
Looks like Brett will force the Packers hand here. Rogers or Favre will be shipped by August 1st, as they cannot coexist (Not due to personal animosity I hasten to add, but because they both believe they deserve playing time).
The following teams have the cap room available for Favre (Aside from the Packers; Figures accurate as of Monday):
Chicago $13.2 million
Jacksonville $13.7 million
San Diego $14.0 million
Philadelphia $18.4 million
Buffalo $19.9 million
Miami $20.9 million
New Orleans $24.2 million
Tampa Bay $26.2 million
Kansas City $36.6 million
Bearing in mind he wants/needs a playoff calibre team (Rule out Chicago, Miami, Kansas City) who would start him (Rule out Jacksonville, San Diego, Philadelphia, New Orleans) and you're left with Buffalo and Tampa Bay. A year behind Favre would do wonders for Trent Edwards, and, well, Garcia, Griese and McCown would be ticked off in Tampa Bay - especially Garcia who's not happy (Contract issues) anyway.
Looks like Brett will force the Packers hand here. Rogers or Favre will be shipped by August 1st, as they cannot coexist (Not due to personal animosity I hasten to add, but because they both believe they deserve playing time).
The following teams have the cap room available for Favre (Aside from the Packers; Figures accurate as of Monday):
Chicago $13.2 million
Jacksonville $13.7 million
San Diego $14.0 million
Philadelphia $18.4 million
Buffalo $19.9 million
Miami $20.9 million
New Orleans $24.2 million
Tampa Bay $26.2 million
Kansas City $36.6 million
Bearing in mind he wants/needs a playoff calibre team (Rule out Chicago, Miami, Kansas City) who would start him (Rule out Jacksonville, San Diego, Philadelphia, New Orleans) and you're left with Buffalo and Tampa Bay. A year behind Favre would do wonders for Trent Edwards, and, well, Garcia, Griese and McCown would be ticked off in Tampa Bay - especially Garcia who's not happy (Contract issues) anyway.
No more Brett!
No, he's not disappeared under a Wisconsin Snowplough, we're just refusing to document the shenanigans until something is decided.
DENVER:
Denver wideout Rod Smith has retired in a very emotional fashion after 13 years in the game, where Broncos President and CEO Pat Bowlen called Smith the best Broncos player not named John Elway that he's ever had play for him.
Is this a stretch? Bowlen has been in Denver since 1984, and whilst Tony Dorsett played a season there, the clear-cut number 2 behind Elway is Terrell Davis, who won Super Bowl 32 for the Broncos, and had 152 rushing/receiving yards in Super Bowl 33.
Smith has been in place for longer than Davis, and he too has won 2 rings. Moreover, as arguably the most successful undrafted rookie, he has the name recognition in place, but without Davis in SB32, the Broncos win zip. For that reason, Elway, Davis, Smith make up my top 3 Broncos players since 1984.
HOLDOUTS:
Devin Hester (KR/WR, Chicago)
Jason Peters (LT, Buffalo)
The two primary holdouts remaining, excluding rookies. Both feel they're underpaid (In Hester's case I agree - without him, where are the Bears scoring?), and both are Pro Bowlers. Two very different circumstances. Hester is still on his rookie contract and he's due to make circa $500k this season. Peters is a 5 year vet, and Trent Edwards' bodyguard, earning $3.25m this year, but crucially he's THIRD on the Bills line on 08 salary levels behind LG Derrick Dockery and RT Langston Walker. Based on that factor, and his salary isn't in line with a player of his abilities (Jake Long is guaranteed $6m per year and hasn't played a down). Also, he's $2m down on the 2004 average salary for a LT*. Pay them both, and get them into camp asap, particularly Hester if you want him to succeed (With Rexy?) at WR.
* - http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/24/magazine/24football.html
Breaking news in that Hester has reported to camp today, (Friday) after a two-day hold out. Various reports are suggesting that the Bears return specialist merely sought to shock the management into prioritising a new deal for him. Hester accumulated $30k of fines for his two day absence.
ANQUAN'S ANGRY:
Anquan Boldin wants out of Arizona. He's fed up of contract negotiations (which he signed two years ago) because the Cards were daft enough to say that he'd out-performed his contract. Seriously, say things like that when you're almost at your cap limit, and what more do you expect? Boldin would immediately improve any team in the league, and is a hard nosed, blue-collar player that fans respond to. Losing him would be a huge blow for a franchise looking to build for a playoff place.
DENVER:
Denver wideout Rod Smith has retired in a very emotional fashion after 13 years in the game, where Broncos President and CEO Pat Bowlen called Smith the best Broncos player not named John Elway that he's ever had play for him.
Is this a stretch? Bowlen has been in Denver since 1984, and whilst Tony Dorsett played a season there, the clear-cut number 2 behind Elway is Terrell Davis, who won Super Bowl 32 for the Broncos, and had 152 rushing/receiving yards in Super Bowl 33.
Smith has been in place for longer than Davis, and he too has won 2 rings. Moreover, as arguably the most successful undrafted rookie, he has the name recognition in place, but without Davis in SB32, the Broncos win zip. For that reason, Elway, Davis, Smith make up my top 3 Broncos players since 1984.
HOLDOUTS:
Devin Hester (KR/WR, Chicago)
Jason Peters (LT, Buffalo)
The two primary holdouts remaining, excluding rookies. Both feel they're underpaid (In Hester's case I agree - without him, where are the Bears scoring?), and both are Pro Bowlers. Two very different circumstances. Hester is still on his rookie contract and he's due to make circa $500k this season. Peters is a 5 year vet, and Trent Edwards' bodyguard, earning $3.25m this year, but crucially he's THIRD on the Bills line on 08 salary levels behind LG Derrick Dockery and RT Langston Walker. Based on that factor, and his salary isn't in line with a player of his abilities (Jake Long is guaranteed $6m per year and hasn't played a down). Also, he's $2m down on the 2004 average salary for a LT*. Pay them both, and get them into camp asap, particularly Hester if you want him to succeed (With Rexy?) at WR.
* - http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/24/magazine/24football.html
Breaking news in that Hester has reported to camp today, (Friday) after a two-day hold out. Various reports are suggesting that the Bears return specialist merely sought to shock the management into prioritising a new deal for him. Hester accumulated $30k of fines for his two day absence.
ANQUAN'S ANGRY:
Anquan Boldin wants out of Arizona. He's fed up of contract negotiations (which he signed two years ago) because the Cards were daft enough to say that he'd out-performed his contract. Seriously, say things like that when you're almost at your cap limit, and what more do you expect? Boldin would immediately improve any team in the league, and is a hard nosed, blue-collar player that fans respond to. Losing him would be a huge blow for a franchise looking to build for a playoff place.
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