Cleveland Browns turn attention to re-signing linebacker Chaun Thompson

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THURSDAY MORNING ONE-LINERS
Published 3/13/2008 by Mike Florio at ProFootballTalk.com
Cowboys receiver Sam Hurd, who played 468 offensive snaps and 191 special teams plays in 2007, received a $215,495 bonus as part of the NFL’s performance-based pay program. Former Dolphins FB Rob Konrad paid $2,000 at a charity auction for the opportunity to stand on the sideline to watch a Florida International University football game.  [ Editor’s note :  We’d pay $4,000 for the opportunity not to stand on the sideline to watch an FIU game.] David Carr says quarterbacks coach Chris Palmer is the “ main reason ” he signed with the Giants. The Patriots don’t plan to offer a contract to WR Troy Brown. The Jets have been talking to the Broncos ...

Let’s Re-Sign Chaun Thompson, and Take the Chance on Al Wilson
Published 3/13/2008 by stevedimatteo at Dawg Pound Daily | A Blog For Cleveland Browns Fans
In terms of available linebackers, the free agency pool is draining quickly.  Phil Savage has hardly any options to choose from, and his best is in the form of a guy who is coming off a neck injury that kept him out for all of the 2007 season.  Therefore, Savage has turned his attention to re-signing Chaun Thompson , a defensive role player since being drafted in the second round in 2003.   He is expected to get a two-year deal. If the Browns do not manage to sign Wilson - at this point he’s the best available option for the Browns (why aren’t they visiting with Clark Haggans ?) - then there aren’t many players left for the Browns to pursue.  That would leave them ...