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NFL Teams Cutting Big Names, Big Contracts
Over the past week, NFL teams have been busy scouring their rosters to see which players would receive the franchise tag or needed to be released in an effort to help create room against the salary cap.
NFL Teams Cutting Big Names, Big Contracts
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  • JasonPeck JasonPeck
    +4
    Those are some great players. It still surprises me that Dunn has been able to play as long as he has.
    Posted 2/26/2009 respond (flag)
    • MoonDogLeft MoonDogLeft
      +2
      You wouldn't have thought the guy could make it as long as he has. But he's tough and has a lot of heart. He'll land somewhere and they'll be a better team.
      Posted 2/26/2009 respond (flag)
  • The On Deck Circle The On Deck Circle
    +2
    Here's a neat experiment to watch - Dunn and Fred Taylor are both now free agents at age 32, but both have been relatively healthy and productive over the past few years. How much do they make? Are they signed strictly as back-ups? Is a 1-year deal an absolute certainty?
    Posted 2/26/2009 respond (flag)
    • MoonDogLeft MoonDogLeft
      +2
      Taylor I'd be more worried about. It seems he has some medical issue to deal with every season. I'd rather have Dunn as my 3rd down back.
      Posted 2/26/2009 respond (flag)
  • TheProgram TheProgram
    +2
    Is Taylor headed to New England?
    Posted 2/26/2009 respond (flag)
    • MoonDogLeft MoonDogLeft
      +2
      Is Kevin Faulk retiring or did they release him? If so, Taylor would be a good back up for Maroney.
      Posted 2/26/2009 respond (flag)
  • JM Van Horn JM Van Horn
    +3
    I have always been a fan of Dunn, on and off the field.  I would love to have seen him in a Dolphins uniform at some point during his career.
    Posted 2/27/2009 respond (flag)
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