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Now the bargain hunting starts. Beginning Tuesday, Kurt Warner, Eddie George, Rich Gannon and Larry Allen and other aging, high-priced stars are likely to become available simply because they're aging and high-priced.
On June 1, teams can cut veterans who are under contract and spread the salary cap hit over two years. This offseason already has been incredibly active, and now the bargain shopping starts.
Yes, a pair of league MVPs, Warner and Gannon, might come far more cheaply than anyone would have imagined a year ago. Warner lost his quarterback job in St. Louis to Marc Bulger and the Rams have made it clear he no longer is in their plans. Gannon comes off shoulder surgery, and with the Raiders signing Kerry Collins last week, there might not be a place for him in Oakland - even with all the supportive quotes coming out of Raiders camp....more
On June 1, teams can cut veterans who are under contract and spread the salary cap hit over two years. This offseason already has been incredibly active, and now the bargain shopping starts.
Yes, a pair of league MVPs, Warner and Gannon, might come far more cheaply than anyone would have imagined a year ago. Warner lost his quarterback job in St. Louis to Marc Bulger and the Rams have made it clear he no longer is in their plans. Gannon comes off shoulder surgery, and with the Raiders signing Kerry Collins last week, there might not be a place for him in Oakland - even with all the supportive quotes coming out of Raiders camp....more
