Doozinbrah Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A38444-2005Mar15.html Brown Scheduled to Visit Redskins Today By Nunyo Demasio Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2005; Page D03 Defensive end Courtney Brown will visit the Washington Redskins late this afternoon or tonight, according to two sources familiar with the plans, and the club hopes to sign him before he departs Redskins Park for other scheduled visits. Brown, who was released by the Cleveland Browns on Monday after declining a substantial pay cut, spent yesterday with the Denver Broncos for his first visit. According to sources, the Redskins, however, have the best chance of landing Brown. The 6-foot-4, 290-pounder was scheduled to spend this morning with Denver officials before heading to Washington. Brown also has scheduled visits with the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to a source, although the Browns hope to re-sign him to a lesser contract, he almost certainly won't return to Cleveland Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs and defensive coordinator Greg Blache, who oversees the line, reportedly flew to Cleveland on Monday night to meet with Brown and his wife. According to a source with knowledge of the dinner meeting, it went well; and Blache expressed enthusiasm about eventually landing the 27-year-old. The Redskins have targeted Brown, although the former top overall pick in the 2000 draft has missed 33 games in four seasons from eight injuries. Brown has undergone four operations during that stretch. The Redskins, one source said, will give him a physical today, apparently believing the ailments won't necessarily continue. Brown never suffered a serious injury when he played at Penn State, where Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington was a teammate. Brown's most significant ailment in college was a dislocated thumb. During his NFL rookie season, he started every game to finish with 4 1/2 sacks and 85 tackles. But beginning in 2001, when he missed 11 games with knee and ankle ailments, Brown was placed on injured reserve each season. After losing cornerback Fred Smoot to the Minnesota Vikings, the Redskins are about $2 million under the salary cap, enough room to outbid some teams for Brown. Brown earned $22 million in five NFL seasons, but the Browns released him before a $2.5 million roster bonus was due yesterday. Brown, who has 17 career sacks, was scheduled to receive another $5.5 million in salary. Redskins Notes: According to sources, wide receiver Santana Moss, who was traded for wideout Laveranues Coles, will likely sign a rich, multiyear contract befitting a No. 1 wideout. Sources said after the March 5 trade, the Redskins and Moss's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, started to negotiate the parameters of an extension, and Washington will announce the deal after creating cap space. According to one source, who requested anonymity because the new deal hasn't been finalized, Moss will average more than the annual salary in Coles's original contract in Washington -- a seven-year deal worth $35 million that included a $13 million signing bonus. Rosenhaus, whose client was scheduled to earn about $450,000 in 2005, said last night that no deal has yet been reached and declined further comment. . . . According to sources, wideout Rod Gardner's departure from Washington will be accelerated after Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress, an unrestricted free agent, signs. Cleveland, Minnesota and Seattle were considered probable destinations for Gardner. But Minnesota appears off the list after recently signing wide receiver Travis Taylor. . . . Gibbs will make four radio appearances today beginning at 7 a.m. to take calls from fans and give information about the Redskins. Gibbs will be on WMZQ-FM-98.7 from 7 a.m. to 7:20 a.m.; WIHT-FM-99.5 from 7:30 to 7:50; WBIG-FM-100.3 from 8 to 8:20 and WTEM-980 at 9:15 a.m. for an unscheduled allotment. Gibbs will end his radio tour after an appearance from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on WJFK-FM-106.7. The Redskins have said Gibbs is making such efforts to "directly interact with fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stainbck Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 i'm gonna guess that by 12:30 PM bubba and at least 6 other people would have already posted a WP article... just a guess though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUSTINMFOX Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 http://extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=95667 You guessed right MERGE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doozinbrah Posted March 16, 2005 Author Share Posted March 16, 2005 how in the hell did I miss that? Sorry guys.:dunce: :dunce: :dunce: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Wow I got to see dubba ya press conference and then hear 2 of coach gibbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlobberKnockinFootball Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Potential Rumor... I might have gas after lunch :crap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinzOwnU Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 It's not a rumor! It's OUR STYLE BABY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUSTINMFOX Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Originally posted by Doozinbrah how in the hell did I miss that? Sorry guys.:dunce: :dunce: :dunce: It's happens to everyone... But, hey at least it was an updated article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxpck Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 EVEN IF THIS HAS TO BE MERGED I WILL MAKE IT YET ANOTHER "How many facts do I get right---NONE-YO" bashing post I know they are rampant But here is yet another Brown is 6'4" 290???? Does that mean the browns want him to drop 20 to 270 to play outside linebacker??? (I know they want him drop 20 lbs from previous stories) Its like I dont get paid to get my story straight, as do any of us.....yet this guy does and never gets his story straight I am in the wrong line of biz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Does anyone know anything about Brown as a person? Is he a good off-the-field guy who is just injury-prone or is he a bad seed? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfbovey Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Originally posted by TD_washingtonredskins Does anyone know anything about Brown as a person? Is he a good off-the-field guy who is just injury-prone or is he a bad seed? Thanks! He is a quiet guy, with no off field problems. Not even close to being a bad seed. Health is really his only issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLSKINSFAN Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Originally posted by TD_washingtonredskins Does anyone know anything about Brown as a person? Is he a good off-the-field guy who is just injury-prone or is he a bad seed? Thanks! He's a good guy and a hard worker, from everything I've read. I think the only problem is he's had a bad string of injuries. I don't think anyone has ever questioned his attitude or work ethic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Thanks! That's what I was hoping but I just don't recall ever hearing his name much at all (which can be a good thing). Thanks again for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 I've also heard he had some problems with motivation, but injury does seem to be the main concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 The thing I don't get is why sign Moss to such a rich an lucrative contract? There is no reason to do anything now. If he plays well during the season then make that call, even if you have to pay a bit more then. Taking a gamble now just doesn't make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpoch Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Originally posted by MikeB The thing I don't get is why sign Moss to such a rich an lucrative contract? There is no reason to do anything now. If he plays well during the season then make that call, even if you have to pay a bit more then. Taking a gamble now just doesn't make sense. My guess is Snyder just isn't happy in the offseason with out overpaying somebody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Originally posted by bpoch My guess is Snyder just isn't happy in the offseason with out overpaying somebody My thoughts exactly... :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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