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Bengals | Steinbach's tenure with team likely over
Mon, 1 Jan 2007 11:56:30 -0800
<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/162">Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer (http://www.kffl.com/link/163), reports Cincinnati Bengals (http://www.kffl.com/team/12/nfl) OG Eric Steinbach (http://www.kffl.com/player/5930/nfl) will likely leave the team as a free agent this offseason.

Browns | Quinn hopes to play with team next season?
Mon, 1 Jan 2007 11:07:10 -0800
Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports a source close to the Notre Dame football program said QB <A href="http://www.kffl.com/player/13456/nfl">Brady Quinn hopes to play for the Cleveland Browns (http://www.kffl.com/team/13/nfl) next season. The source added Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis (http://www.kffl.com/player/8302/nfl) has informed Browns (http://www.kffl.com/team/13/nfl) head coach Romeo Crennel (http://www.kffl.com/player/8303/nfl) of Quinn's feelings.

Cardinals | Team fires Green
Mon, 1 Jan 2007 09:49:09 -0800
The <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/6/nfl">Arizona Cardinals announced Monday, Jan. 1, they have relieved head coach Dennis Green (http://www.kffl.com/player/9132/nfl) of his duties.

Broncos | Plummer's days with team over
Mon, 1 Jan 2007 08:41:10 -0800
Mike Klis and <A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/3">Bill Williamson, of the Denver Post (http://www.kffl.com/link/184), report Denver Broncos (http://www.kffl.com/team/15/nfl) QB Jake Plummer (http://www.kffl.com/player/43/nfl) has told teammates and friends he will not return to the team next season and serve as a backup to QB Jay Cutler (http://www.kffl.com/player/13538/nfl). Plummer will look to find a starting job with another NFL (http://www.kffl.com/team/77/nfl) team.

Broncos | D. Williams shot and killed
Mon, 1 Jan 2007 07 11 -0800
Arnie Stapleton, of the Associated Press, reports <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/15/nfl">Denver Broncos CB Darrent Williams (http://www.kffl.com/player/11399/nfl) was shot and killed early Monday morning, Jan. 1, in a drive-by shooting. Broncos' spokesman Jim Saccomano said police called him about 3 a.m. from the scene of the shooting and told him three people had been shot and that Williams had been killed. Police are searching for suspects and interviewing witnesses. Williams was 24 years old. KFFL sends their condolences to Williams' friends and family and to the entire Broncos (http://www.kffl.com/team/15/nfl) organization on their tragic loss.

Packers | Favre hints at retirement after Week 17 game
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 22:17:41 -0800
The Associated Press reports <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/17/nfl">Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre (http://www.kffl.com/player/764/nfl) gave a teraful interview after the Week 17 game. "If this is my last game, I want to remember it. It's tough. I love these guys. I love this game. What a great way to go out against a great football team. I couldn't ask for a better way to get out," Favre said. The veteran quarterback said he would discuss retirement with his family and make a decision soon. Favre was 21-of-42 for 285 yards with one touchdown and one interception Week 17.

Bengals | James' tenure with team likely over
Mon, 1 Jan 2007 12:02:30 -0800
<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/162">Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer (http://www.kffl.com/link/163), reports Cincinnati Bengals (http://www.kffl.com/team/12/nfl) CB Tory James (http://www.kffl.com/player/1376/nfl) will likely leave the team as a free agent this offseason.

Every teams opponents for next year have been announced here are the Bills opponents.....

2007 opponents:
Home: Bengals, Cowboys, Dolphins, Giants, Jets, Patriots, Ravens, Broncos
Away: Browns, Dolphins, Eagles, Jets, Patriots, Redskins, Steelers, Jaguars

Edit: More news as of 5 o'clock on the east coast

Vikings | T. Taylor arrested
Mon, 1 Jan 2007 13:32:48 -0800
<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/197">Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings (http://www.kffl.com/team/23/nfl) WR Travis Taylor (http://www.kffl.com/player/160/nfl) was arrested Monday, Jan. 1, on misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct, fifth-degree assault and interference with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. The incident occurred outside of a Minneapolis nightclub when Taylor resisted police instructions to move along. After the Vikings' receiver placed his hands on the officer, the officer used his taser on Taylor and arrested him. Taylor was released on $50 bail and his first court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 3.

Buccaneers | Starting quarterback job open in 2007
Mon, 1 Jan 2007 13:12:10 -0800
Jim Flynn, of the Pewter Report, reports there are no guarantees <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/35/nfl">Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Chris Simms (http://www.kffl.com/player/6175/nfl) will enter next season as the team's starting quarterback, leaving the position up for grabs, according to head coach Jon Gruden (http://www.kffl.com/player/1984/nfl). Gruden plans to bring in a veteran quarterback to compete with Simms for the starting job in 2007.

Dolphins | Taylor considering retirement?
Mon, 1 Jan 2007 13:07:55 -0800
The <A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/167">Sun-Sentinel reports Miami Dolphins (http://www.kffl.com/team/22/nfl) DE Jason Taylor (http://www.kffl.com/player/1020/nfl) has not ruled out the possibility of retiring this offseason. "Anything can happen," Taylor said when asked about his future plans. "I'm not going to get into [possible reasons]...To be honest, yes, I will have to think about it and there are no guarantees."

Dolphins | Saban, Alabama officials expected to meet this week
Mon, 1 Jan 2007 12:58:19 -0800
The Associated Press reports <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/22/nfl">Miami Dolphins head coach Nick Saban (http://www.kffl.com/player/9162/nfl) is expected to meet this week with University of Alabama athletic director Mal Moore and president Robert Witt to discuss the school's head coaching vacancy, according to a report in The Tuscaloosa News Monday, Jan. 1.

Patriots | Team feels Titan intentionally hurt Harrison
Mon, 1 Jan 2007 12:24:44 -0800
John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports the <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/24/nfl">New England Patriots felt the injury suffered to SS Rodney Harrison (http://www.kffl.com/player/1658/nfl)'s (leg) right leg in Week 17 was intentional. After Tennessee Titans (http://www.kffl.com/team/36/nfl) WR Bobby Wade (http://www.kffl.com/player/6286/nfl) executed a low, second-quarter block that took out Harrison's legs, Patriots (http://www.kffl.com/team/24/nfl) players said they saw Titans (http://www.kffl.com/team/36/nfl) head coach Jeff Fisher (http://www.kffl.com/player/1985/nfl) wink and smile toward the field in approval. Patriots (http://www.kffl.com/team/24/nfl) LB Tedy Bruschi (http://www.kffl.com/player/1162/nfl) then rushed towards the Titans' sideline before being restrained. "It was a dirty play," Harrison said. "He wasn't just trying to block me. He dove at my knees intentionally. He was trying to hurt me. The whole play was dirty."

[ParanoidAndroid]

Tory James would make a good candidate to play a year or two while we develop younger CB's and shouldn't be too expensive.

Can we grab Steinbach?

How about this line next year?

Peters-Steinbach-Fowler-Gandy-Levi Jones

That would be an extremely athletic O-line!

[cocamide]

Thanks for the info. On Brady Quinn: is he really that good? I don't watch much college football, so I don't know if he's just another overrated good ol' boy, or a QB with a load of talent.

[BuffaloBillsStampede]

overrated

[Dicknoze69]

I think the Irish as a whole are overrated, but Quinn looks like the real deal to me. Having Weis tutor him has helped him enormously, especially with decision-making. Their defense gets shredded every week, yet he keeps them in games and wins more often than not. I see him as the definite #1 pick, unless JaMarcus Russell performs amazing in pre-draft workouts.

[Forward_Lateral]

I can't see Quinn making it past both Oakland and Detroit.

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Bengals | Steinbach's tenure with team likely over
Mon, 1 Jan 2007 11:56:30 -0800
<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/162">Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer (http://www.kffl.com/link/163), reports Cincinnati Bengals (http://www.kffl.com/team/12/nfl) OG Eric Steinbach (http://www.kffl.com/player/5930/nfl) will likely leave the team as a free agent this offseason.


2007 opponents:
Home: Bengals, Cowboys, Dolphins, Giants, Jets, Patriots, Ravens, Broncos
Away: Browns, Dolphins, Eagles, Jets, Patriots, Redskins, Steelers, Jaguars

Two points:

1) If Ralph is really aopolgetic about the product that he has put on the field than there is no reason that Steinback doesn't end up in a Bills uni. If he doesn't than I'm over Ralph as an owner of the Bills.

2) Nice schedule. With the exception of the Skins and Browns every team is either in the playoffs or missed them by a game. GEEZ.

[The_Philster]

:handball: Ralph isn't the GM

[YardRat]

Steinbach's going to command bigger dollars than the Bills are going to be willing to spend, IMO. We may bid for appearance sake, but we'll lose out because of a lower number.

[jamze132]

**** Rodney Harrison, he has been trying to hurt people sicne he came into the league.

Get bent, dickhead!

[PECKERWOOD]

Tory James would make a good candidate to play a year or two while we develop younger CB's and shouldn't be too expensive.

Can we grab Steinbach?

How about this line next year?

Peters-Steinbach-Fowler-Gandy-Levi Jones

That would be an extremely athletic O-line!

Wow, that's the best OL setup I've seen yet. That would rock.

[PECKERWOOD]

**** Rodney Harrison, he has been trying to hurt people sicne he came into the league.

Get bent, dickhead!

My thoughts exactly, what comes around, goes around.

[Kerr]

Tory James would make a good candidate to play a year or two while we develop younger CB's and shouldn't be too expensive.

Can we grab Steinbach?

How about this line next year?

Peters-Steinbach-Fowler-Gandy-Levi Jones

That would be an extremely athletic O-line!

Levi Jones?? He's a FA?

Tory James is my top candidate to replace Nate if he leaves.

[mybills]

**** Rodney Harrison, he has been trying to hurt people sicne he came into the league.

Get bent, dickhead!
Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi then rushed towards the Titans' sideline before being restrained.

poor Tedy Greasy got all upset. aaaww!

[Ickybaluky]

Levi Jones?? He's a FA?

No, he signed a long-term extension last summer:

LINK (http://www.cincinnatibengals.com/news/news.asp?story_id=5342)

[casdhf]

I'm sure he meant the Levi guy that is a rookie ...

[MGinestre]

Rodney Harrison calling someone "dirty"....that's the funniest thing I have ever read.

I would smile too if I was Fisher.

[Devin]

Steinbach may end up getting Hutch money this year. He wont be a Bill.

[ParanoidAndroid]

I can't see Quinn making it past both Oakland and Detroit.

Is Cleveland dumb enough to trade up? That would give Oakland an extra pick and Russell a couple of spots down.

[Scumbag College]

Steinbach would be great in a Bills' uni, but it won't happen. First thing Marv should do about addressing the OLine is resigning Gandy and keeping him at LG, and as far as RG he should aim for a guy like Dielman from SD or Dockery from Washington or pick up a G in the first day and have him battle it out with Preston and others for the starting RG position in training camp.

[jamze132]

I just hope we don't go el'cheapo this year on the line. I am tired of someone in the FO telling me that they feel realy good about our lines and that they are coming around. Let's be honest, they do kind of suck, I think if we can get a really good RG, we can do some good things of offense, and if we can get a DT who weighs over 350 to stop the run, there shouldn't be any reason why we can;t win 10 next year. With or without Clements.

[HHURRICANE]

Steinbach's going to command bigger dollars than the Bills are going to be willing to spend, IMO. We may bid for appearance sake, but we'll lose out because of a lower number.

Does everyone realize that the league average is 20 Million under the cap and we are double that? This is a player that we need to sign. Way more important than Clements IMO.