Buzz: Falcons to Make Up to 12 Cuts?
thejetsblog.com —
... With new management, it seems clear that the Falcons have determined their course of action, and the best plan is to start all over again without high-paid veteran starters. To that end, the team appears poised to rip off that Band-Aid, and might be making cuts of over ten players before the Feb 29th start date of free agency. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the names being considered by the Falcons are as follows. Starters for more than five games in 2007 are bolded: ...
Falcons Could See Big Changes to Roster
FanHouse —
... they'll have a bunch of new players by the time training camp opens in six months. Former head coach Bobby Petrino quit 13 games into his rookie season, and former general manager Rich McKay was "reassigned" earlier this off-season. Now Mike Smith and Thomas Dimitroff are tasked with rebuilding a franchise that made it to the NFC Championship game just three years ago. First up, revamping the roster, and apparently no position is safe. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, veterans Lawyer Milloy, Wayne Gandy, Joe ...
FRIDAY MORNING ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com —
... Carter describes the process of restructuring his contract to reduce his 2008 cap number: “ It was no big deal . The money and the years stay the same.” A former Lions receiver is currently onboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis. [ Editor’s note: Meanwhile, another former Lions receiver is currently eating a popsicle shaped like a rocket. And an entire fried turkey.] Former Packers DE Gene Knutson has died at the age of 75 . The Falcons are getting ready for a round of roster cuts . At least three teams have xpressed interest in trading for ...
Quick Hits from Around the League
Cat Crave | A Carolina Panthers blog —
... We could also see another safety added to the free agency mix. Atlanta could be releasing Lawyer Milloy . ( Atlanta Journal-Constitution ) Long-time Miami Dolphin , Zach Thomas , got his release just yesterday and is already drawing interest around the league according to the ...
Singles and Doubles: The Cowboys offseason strategy
Blogging The Boys —
... and the Falcons might release Lawyer Milloy. Might the Cowboys show any interest? Not yet. I'm thinking too old and too expensive. But the same can’t be said for Zach Thomas. I always liked this player and if he’s got something left in the tank I’m all for it. Reminds me of ...
