Todays rumors

[skinsplayboy]

Charlie Garner <http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36~86~1995304,00.html>, a former Oakland Raiders running back who is a threat as a receiver and a runner, plans to visit Denver next week and is welcoming the opportunity to play for his primary rival the past three seasons. "Charlie is so pumped," Garner's agent, Brian Levy, said Wednesday after the Broncos contacted him on the first day NFL teams were allowed to contact and sign free agents.

Cardinals vice president of football operations Rod Graves did not completely dismiss a report out of Miami, Fla., on Wednesday that the Cards had discussed in some fashion a trade with Minnesota for Pro Bowl receiver Randy Moss <http://eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=18154>.

The Bills are interested in adding a veteran cornerback opposite Nate Clements and Troy Vincent <http://www.democratandchronicle.com/sports/bills/0304SB3FRBO_sports.shtml> has been among the NFL’s premier corners since joining the Miami Dolphins as a seventh-round pick in 1992. The physical 6-1, 200-pounder has 42 career interceptions. Despite his age (32), scouts think his game hasn’t slipped that much — he had 53 tackles and three interceptions last season in 13 games to help the Eagles advance for a third straight time to the NFC Championship game. Vincent, no stranger to the Bills from his days with the Dolphins, said he was impressed with Mularkey and his plans.

The Bears' backup plan to find a dominant pass rusher might lead the Bears to make a run at Adewale Ogunleye <http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/cs-040303bearssignings,1,7986540.story?coll=cs-home-headlines> of the Dolphins. A league source said Wednesday night the Bears were one of four teams that have made inquiries about Ogunleye, a restricted free agent who had 15 sacks last season.

The Giants are expecting a visit today from Eagles linebacker Carlos Emmons <http://www.nj.com/sports/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-1/10783843076190.xml>, according to Ron Slavin, an assistant to agent Michael Bauer. Emmons, the Eagles' best linebacker and defensive MVP last season, broke his left fibula in the 15th game and is not yet able to work out. He is coming off perhaps the best of his eight seasons, with 119 tackles and two sacks.

The Browns are slowly dipping their toe into the free-agent waters. The team apparently plans to bring in defensive end Ebenezer Ekuban <http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/sports/8102401.htm> for a visit this week. Ekuban spent the past five seasons in Dallas after being the 20th overall selection in the 1999 draft. In five seasons, he's as well known for his civic involvement -- he is involved in numerous Dallas-area charities -- as his play -- 12 ½ sacks and one back surgery.

Broncos outside linebacker Ian Gold <http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36~86~1995304,00.html> also drew interest Wednesday. Gold was arranging a visit next week to the New York Jets. Other teams with outside linebacker needs that could pursue Gold are the Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks.

The Dolphins continued to have no comment on the possibility of a trade for Minnesota Vikings receiver Randy Moss <http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/8100955.htm>, but Wannstedt said ''nothing's happening.'' Several sources told The Herald on Tuesday that Minnesota recently called the Dolphins about a trade. Moss' agent, Louis Dante DiTrapeno, said Wednesday that Moss would like to remain with the Vikings.

Washington Redskins LB LaVar Arrington <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28884-2004Mar3.html> last night addressed a contention by his agent, Carl Poston, that the Redskins shortchanged their star $6.5 million in a contract extension signed in December. Arrington, who attended yesterday's news conference for quarterback Mark Brunell, acknowledged his contract situation was an unresolved issue yet insisted it wouldn't affect his play on the field. "I'm not here to sit here and mudsling with anybody," Arrington said last night. "I'm a Washington Redskin, and I've been one faithfully since I've been here. And it's a travesty that that [the contract issue] has taken place in recent weeks.

Marcus Washington <http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04064/280929.stm>, an unrestricted free-agent outside linebacker from the Indianapolis Colts, was scheduled to arrive last night for dinner and a visit with the Steelers today. And linebacker Carlos Emmons, who left them as a free agent in 2000 to sign with Philadelphia, will pay the Steelers a visit over the weekend. Their interest in Washington and Emmons could forecast their plans for linebacker Jason Gildon.

The Chiefs may eventually become interested in Rams' DE Grant Wistrom <http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/sports/football/nfl/kansas_city_chiefs/8100097.htm>, who played for Vermeil in St. Louis. Wistrom, though, wasn't waiting around. His agent, Kansas City's Tom Condon, said he hadn't heard from the Chiefs but has scheduled six visits for Wistrom. Wistrom was in Seattle meeting with the Seahawks on Wednesday, and Condon said trips to Arizona, Dallas, Jacksonville, Chicago and Washington would follow.If the Vikings trade wide receiver Randy Moss <http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/sports/8099955.htm>, owner Red McCombs could save several million dollars he otherwise would have to spend to get to the NFL's salary cap minimum of $67 million. That's because the remaining $9 million of Moss' $18 million signing bonus would count against the Vikings' salary cap, even though the other team would be paying it. McCombs could cite less cap room as a reason for not signing a top-tier free agent and also be done paying Moss.

[Angus]

Thanks for the post, Skinsplayboy.

[wskin44]

Wistrom's agent is Tom Condom (n), Lavar's genius buddy. That may not help us if we want Wistrom.

That cheerleader is a little embarrasing. Oh well, at least she's on her knees.

[RabidFan]

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