"Bloody Sunday" Salary Cap Casualties HERE [Archive] - BillsZone.com

RedEyE

03-02-2006, 10:02 AM

Rams | Morgan not tendered
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 06:30:39 -0800
<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/185">Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (http://www.kffl.com/link/186), reports the St. Louis Rams (http://www.kffl.com/team/34/nfl) did not tender an offer to exclusive-rights free agent OT Matt Morgan (http://www.kffl.com/player/9619/nfl), making him an unrestricted free agent.

Rams | Loyd not tendered
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 06:29:45 -0800
<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/185">Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (http://www.kffl.com/link/186), reports the St. Louis Rams (http://www.kffl.com/team/34/nfl) did not tender an offer to exclusive-rights free agent LB Jeremy Loyd (http://www.kffl.com/player/6092/nfl), making him an unrestricted free agent.

Rams | C. Johnson not tendered
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 06:29:09 -0800
<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/185">Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (http://www.kffl.com/link/186), reports the St. Louis Rams (http://www.kffl.com/team/34/nfl) did not tender an offer to restricted free agent CB/KR Chris Johnson (http://www.kffl.com/player/7537/nfl), making him an unrestricted free agent.
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Rams | Harris not tendered
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 06:28:31 -0800
<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/185">Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (http://www.kffl.com/link/186), reports the St. Louis Rams (http://www.kffl.com/team/34/nfl) did not tender an offer to restricted free agent RB Arlen Harris (http://www.kffl.com/player/7546/nfl), making him an unrestricted free agent.

Rams | Furrey not tendered
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 06:27:27 -0800
<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/185">Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (http://www.kffl.com/link/186), reports the St. Louis Rams (http://www.kffl.com/team/34/nfl) did not tender an offer to restricted free agent S Mike Furrey (http://www.kffl.com/player/7637/nfl), making him an unrestricted free agent.

capitolneal

03-02-2006, 10:03 AM

anarchy rules cut them all and sort it out later

mybills

03-02-2006, 10:05 AM

lol, I just started a Cut thread for Bills only. :D

Michael82

03-02-2006, 10:06 AM

I think 80 - 100 may be a bit extreme. But it is an unusual situation.

Oh, the suspense . . .

The number probably includes RFAs that are not tendered.

Michael82

03-02-2006, 10:12 AM

Holy ****, this number is even higher.....

The purging began in earnest Wednesday as more than a dozen players were released by their teams to create cap room. Some of the more notable names to receive their walking papers: Broncos defensive end Trevor Pryce and running back Mike Anderson; Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Sam Adams and safety Lawyer Milloy; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Brentson Buckner and running back Stephen Davis; and Miami Dolphins cornerback Sam Madison and offensive tackle Damion McIntosh.

"You ain't seen nothin' yet," an executive for an AFC team said Wednesday night. "By this time tomorrow, there could be another 200 players released. And that's probably a conservative estimate."
The NFL owners will meet in New York Thursday to discuss the stalemated talks with the NFL Players Association. But the meeting isn't expected to accomplish much. The biggest obstacle to a new CBA is the owners' own differences over the issue of revenue-sharing, and the league said that subject won't even be broached at the meeting.

Without a new CBA, teams will head into free agency with a much lower `06 salary-cap number (about $95 million) than the one they'd be operating with if there were a contract extension (between $105 million and $110 million). They'll also be operating under a restrictive set of rules regarding how contracts can be structured and what counts against this year's cap.

Bottom line: There are a lot of teams in deep salary-cap doo-doo right now. According to league sources, 13 of the league's 32 teams were over the projected $95 million cap as of Wednesday. Another four were just $4 million or less under it, which isn't even enough cap space to sign all of their draft picks. Most of those teams have spent the week desperately trying to rework contracts to get their cap number down. If that doesn't work, their only alternative would be to release players.
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/13996174.htm

RedEyE

03-02-2006, 10:14 AM

200!!!!

Michael82

03-02-2006, 10:17 AM

Check out what it says about the Redskins.... :snicker:

In an attempt to get under the cap by Friday's deadline, the Redskins have been trying, without much success, to rework the contracts of several veterans, including offensive tackle Jon Jansen and guard Randy Thomas. They've also been shopping quarterback Patrick Ramsey. According to one league source, the Redskins might have to cut all but 37 of their players currently under contract to get under the cap by Friday.

RedEyE

03-02-2006, 10:22 AM

Teams that are shopping players last minute must be ******ed. Anybody that accepts a trade offer now is off their rocker. Players are just going to be cut to save cap space.

casdhf

03-02-2006, 10:22 AM

Jansen would be a nice addition.

RedEyE

03-02-2006, 10:24 AM

From what I understand, Jansen was just asked to renegotiate his contract to make room for other players. I don't think they have plans on cutting him.

casdhf

03-02-2006, 10:28 AM

way to rain on my ****ing parade. thanks

Michael82

03-02-2006, 10:29 AM

Teams that are shopping players last minute must be ******ed. Anybody that accepts a trade offer now is off their rocker. Players are just going to be cut to save cap space.
Agreed. That's why the Eagles will end up cutting TO. Everyone knows they can't afford to keep him and don't want him.

ArcticWildMan

03-02-2006, 10:35 AM

TO may be one of the vets that winds up on the outside looking in. :snicker:

Saratoga Slim

03-02-2006, 10:40 AM

TO may be one of the vets that winds up on the outside looking in. :snicker:

I hope so.

Jan Reimers

03-02-2006, 10:41 AM

TO may be one of the vets that winds up on the outside looking in. :snicker:
One can only hope.

Michael82

03-02-2006, 12:41 PM

The Cowboys will release veteran defensive tackle La’Roi Glover today.

Glover was named to the Pro Bowl for a sixth consecutive year and started 13 of 16 games, but his playing time diminished significantly during the season and he ended up being a backup to Jason Ferguson at nose tackle. He had 28 tackles and three sacks during the 2005 season, his lowest totals in both categories since his rookie year.

Glover was scheduled to count $7.2 million against the salary cap, including a $1.5 million roster bonus due on Friday.

http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/sports/14000478.htm

Mr. Miyagi

03-02-2006, 12:46 PM

So where's all the blood on the supposedly Bloody Thursday? So far I'm only seeing a bunch of nobodys and a couple average players.

Mr. Miyagi

03-02-2006, 12:46 PM

I want blood, damn it! :oj:

Michael82

03-02-2006, 12:58 PM

I want blood, damn it! :oj:
Soon man, soon. Patience. I think some of these teams are still in shock that there isn't a deal and are not quickly putting together their cut list. :snicker:

djjimkelly

03-02-2006, 01:01 PM

Chiefs | Shields to be released
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 10:36:55 -0800

Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports Kansas City Chiefs OL Will Shields has been informed he will be released.

marv sign him and cut fat boy anderson!!!!!!!

Michael82

03-02-2006, 01:01 PM

Michael82

03-02-2006, 01:04 PM

Here's our next starting DT to replace Sam Adams.....

Among the expected moves, the team will waive starting nose tackle Ted Washington, and starting guard Ron Stone, among several other players. And a change at quarterback is in the offing, too.

Washington, who turns 38 next month, has been a 16-game starter the past two seasons with the Raiders and has proven himself to be one of the team's most durable and consistent defensive players, despite his age and injury history.

But Washington is scheduled to earn $4.75 million in salary and bonuses this season. His departure will save the Raiders $1.759 million against the 2006 cap.

Stone, 34, started 16 games for the Raiders in 2005, but was limited to five appearances in '04 because of chronic knee problems. His departure will save the team $2.76 million against the cap.

The Raiders also are expected to part ways with fullback Zack Crockett, 33, ($2.079 million in savings), who had been with the team since 1999, as well as nickel cornerback Denard Walker ($4.29 million saved), a former Broncos starter who had been inconsistent in his two seasons in Oakland. In 2005, Walker played in nine games and had two tackles.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/03/02/SPGPGHH7E11.DTL

Michael82

03-02-2006, 01:06 PM

FOXSports.com has learned the a trio of Pro Bowlers in the Cowboys' La'Roi Glover and Chiefs' Will Shields and special teamer Gary Stills have each been told they have been released. Several other players are expected to be released today as the teams attempt to get under the $94.5 million salary cap for the new league year.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5374588

Michael82

03-02-2006, 01:26 PM

Falcons | B. Smith to be released
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 10:24:55 -0800

ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports the Atlanta Falcons will release veteran DE Brady Smith, which will save them $2.5 million against the salary cap.

Marvelous

03-02-2006, 03:31 PM

Chiefs | Warfield released
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 13:19:23 -0800

KCChiefs.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have terminated the contract of CB Eric Warfield.

Marvelous

03-02-2006, 03:33 PM

Rams | Team tenders Curtis
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 06:21:43 -0800 Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Rams have tendered restricted free agent WR Kevin Curtis an offer of about $1.5 million which means the team would receive a first-round draft pick as compensation if they don't match an offer sheet presented to Curtis.

Well that sucks.

DraftBoy

03-02-2006, 03:48 PM

Why in gods name would we want Ted Washington back? Talk about a waste of a signing.

RedEyE

03-02-2006, 04:04 PM

Panthers | Short released
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 13:57:26 -0800
<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/128">Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer (http://www.kffl.com/link/129), reports the Carolina Panthers (http://www.kffl.com/team/10/nfl) have released LB Brandon Short (http://www.kffl.com/player/1283/nfl).

Devin

03-02-2006, 04:12 PM

Jets just cut Mawae!

Marvelous

03-02-2006, 04:20 PM

No way!

Mr. Miyagi

03-02-2006, 04:20 PM

Speaking of cuts, my company just fired 2 senior engineers! Rumor to be a few more! Bloody Thursday for us too!

Fortunately one of the guys cut is in my group, so hopefully one's enough for each group!

Mitchy moo

03-02-2006, 04:21 PM

Jets just cut Mawae!

wow!

Michael82

03-02-2006, 04:24 PM

Jets just cut Mawae!
yeah, I heard that on YES Network. :D

Kerr

03-02-2006, 04:24 PM

I wouldn't mind Ted or Kemoutu here to be run stuffers, but in jauron's mind, would they fit the defense?
As of now, the front runners at DT the bills could look into first are triplett, hovan lewis and pickett. They all have cover 2 defensive experience.

Michael82

03-02-2006, 04:25 PM

Kerr

03-02-2006, 04:30 PM

Dex McCleon, Shawn Barber and Gary Stills were also cut.

Marvelous

03-02-2006, 04:37 PM

Man i wish Chris Cooley was a casualty in Washington. :drool:

Kerr

03-02-2006, 05:13 PM

Andre Dyson.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2351774

Michael82

03-02-2006, 05:19 PM

Chiefs | Warfield released
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 13:19:23 -0800

KCChiefs.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have terminated the contract of CB Eric Warfield.

Chiefs | Stills released
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 13:19:08 -0800

KCChiefs.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have terminated the contract of LB Gary Stills.

Chiefs | McCleon released
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 13:19:06 -0800

KCChiefs.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have terminated the contract of CB Dexter McCleon.

Chiefs | Barber released
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 13:14:47 -0800

KCChiefs.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have terminated the contract of LB Shawn Barber.

Michael82

03-02-2006, 05:20 PM

Rams | Claiborne released
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 15:01:44 -0800
ESPNews reports the <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/34/nfl">St. Louis Rams have released LB Chris Claiborne (http://www.kffl.com/player/645/nfl).

Marvelous

03-02-2006, 05:23 PM

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Mikey82 again.

Thanks for keeping the updates coming.. FYI, i'm refreshing every 5 minutes :)

Michael82

03-02-2006, 05:26 PM

Okay, it looks like this thread can now get changed to "Bloody Sunday"

NFL | Cut-down deadline moved to Sunday
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 14:15:05 -0800
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports the <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/77/nfl">NFL has moved the cut-down deadline for teams to get under the salary cap to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 5.

kgun12

03-02-2006, 05:29 PM

Michael82

03-02-2006, 05:30 PM

Does this push FA back Mikey?
Yup, it was pushed back too.

http://www.kffl.com/images/hot_sign.jpgNFL | Free agency starting three days later
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 14:06:44 -0800
ESPNews reports the <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/77/nfl">NFL has delayed the start of free agency by three days. It was previously scheduled to begin Friday, March 3.

NFL | Negotiations for CBA to resume
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 14:15:25 -0800
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports both the <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/77/nfl">NFL and the NFL (http://www.kffl.com/team/77/nfl) Players Association have agreed to delay the start of free agency in order to resume negotiations on the collective bargaining agreement.

kgun12

03-02-2006, 05:34 PM

Yup, it was pushed back too.

http://www.kffl.com/images/hot_sign.jpgNFL | Free agency starting three days later
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 14:06:44 -0800
ESPNews reports the <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/77/nfl">NFL has delayed the start of free agency by three days. It was previously scheduled to begin Friday, March 3.

NFL | Negotiations for CBA to resume
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 14:15:25 -0800
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports both the <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/77/nfl">NFL and the NFL (http://www.kffl.com/team/77/nfl) Players Association have agreed to delay the start of free agency in order to resume negotiations on the collective bargaining agreement.

Thanks Mikey, just saw this on the other thread!

casdhf

03-02-2006, 06:07 PM

I think in the good shape we're in and the selecion of players, we can instantly build a team that fits the scheme our coaches want to run, especially on defense.

Michael82

03-02-2006, 06:54 PM

Raiders cut 3 Players

As expected, the Raiders waived three veteran players on Thursday, gaining about $8.709 million in salary cap relief.

Cut loose were starting nose tackle Ted Washington, who turns 38 next month, starting guard Ron Stone, 34, who has been slowed by chronic knee problems, and underperforming cornerback Denard Walker, 32, whom the team once projected as a possible starter but became little more than a high-priced special teams player the past two seasons.

The three roster moves, combined with a decision last week not to pick up the 2006 option for injury prone safety Derrick Gibson ($9.937 in cap savings) currently put the team about $12 million over what could be a low-end cap figure of $94.5 million.

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/03/02/SPG8CHHDO84.DTL

Marvelous

03-02-2006, 07:56 PM

Packers Release Diggs, Dutton

posted 03/02/2006

Na'il Diggs

The Green Bay Packers Thursday released linebacker Na'il Diggs and punter Ryan Dutton.

Diggs, a 6-foot-4, 240-pound veteran out of Ohio State, originally joined the Packers as their first of three selections in the fourth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played in 84 games, 80 as a starter, recording 541 tackles (390 solo).
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Diggs has been pretty solid for 3-4 years straight. He had a down year last year when he switched to teh weakside..

Michael82

03-02-2006, 08:23 PM

The Seahawks released linebacker Jamie Sharper and cornerbacks Andre Dyson and Michael Harden this afternoon.

Sharper, a nine-year NFL veteran, signed a five-year, $17.5 million contract with the Seahawks last offseason as the team's most high-profile free agent. He was placed on injured reserve Dec. 9 after missing four straight games with a bacterial infection in his right knee.

Sharper played and started eight regular-season games and finished with 37 total tackles. He led the Seahawks in tackles in three games, but the emergence of rookie Leroy Hill and the solid play of reserve Kevin Bentley at outside linebacker made Sharper expendable after the 2005 season.

Dyson played 10 games, making five starts, and also played in all three postseaon games. He had one interception and 10 pass deflections in the regular season but was plagued by ankle and hamstring injuries that forced him out of six games.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2002840304_webhawk02.html

Mr. Miyagi

03-02-2006, 09:21 PM

Wow. It's getting bloodier. A lot of those guys are still very productive. :eek:

Michael82

03-05-2006, 03:16 PM

I gotta add a few more and bump this thread up just in case.

Steelers release two veterans (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2352987): Nine-year veteran quarterback Tommy Maddox (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=2018), who resurrected his NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=pit) but lost his starting job to then-rookie Ben Roethlisberger (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=6770) in 2004, was released on Friday, as the Super Bowl XL champions continued to make moves to get under the 2006 salary cap.

Michael82

03-05-2006, 03:17 PM

Falcons | B. Smith released
Fri, 3 Mar 2006 14:53:47 -0800
Updating previous reports, <A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/1">AtlantaFalcons.com reports the Atlanta Falcons (http://www.kffl.com/team/7/nfl) have released DE Brady Smith (http://www.kffl.com/player/69/nfl).

Michael82

03-05-2006, 03:19 PM

Buccaneers | Stinchcomb expected to get released
Fri, 3 Mar 2006 22:05:44 -0800
<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/135">Roy Cummings, of the Tampa Tribune (http://www.kffl.com/link/134), reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers (http://www.kffl.com/team/35/nfl) OG Matt Stinchcomb (http://www.kffl.com/player/1409/nfl) is expected to get released from the team before Monday, March 6. Stinchcomb would have counted $2.25 million against the team's salary cap. Latest figures have the Buccaneers (http://www.kffl.com/team/35/nfl) at $15.7 million over the $94.5 million salary cap, but that does not include QB Chris Simms (http://www.kffl.com/player/6175/nfl) $2.1 million salary.

Buccaneers | Gooch expected to get released
Fri, 3 Mar 2006 22:06:05 -0800
<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/135">Roy Cummings, of the Tampa Tribune (http://www.kffl.com/link/134), reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers (http://www.kffl.com/team/35/nfl) LB Jeff Gooch (http://www.kffl.com/player/646/nfl) is expected to get released from the team before Monday, March 6. Gooch would have counted $2.05 million against the team's salary cap. Latest figures have the Buccaneers (http://www.kffl.com/team/35/nfl) at $15.7 million over the $94.5 million salary cap, but that does not include QB Chris Simms (http://www.kffl.com/player/6175/nfl) $2.1 million salary.

Michael82

03-05-2006, 03:19 PM

Eagles | Team plans to release McMahon
Sat, 4 Mar 2006 08:00:29 -0800
Reuben Frank, of PhillyBurbs.com, reports, citing Comcast SportsNet, the <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/29/nfl">Philadelphia Eagles plan to release QB Mike McMahon (http://www.kffl.com/player/661/nfl).

Eagles | Team plans to release Detmer
Sat, 4 Mar 2006 07:59:48 -0800
Reuben Frank, of PhillyBurbs.com, reports, citing Comcast SportsNet, the <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/29/nfl">Philadelphia Eagles plan to release QB Koy Detmer (http://www.kffl.com/player/1476/nfl).

T-Long

03-05-2006, 03:38 PM

so is it going to happen today or what?

Michael82

03-05-2006, 03:44 PM

so is it going to happen today or what?
I think that they are closer to a deal, so they are going to push back the deadline AGAIN.

It will probably be moved to later in the week if they already completed the CBA. If they are close, they will probably push it back a day or so and then change the date again once they are ready.

!Papacrunk!

03-05-2006, 04:19 PM

push it back further, if it ulitmately leads to a new CBA, push it back as far as needs be

Michael82

03-05-2006, 04:22 PM

push it back further, if it ulitmately leads to a new CBA, push it back as far as needs be
agreed. Just make sure it gets done right and hopefully the small market/revenue teams will make sure that the revenue sharing is 100% or close to it. :pray:

YardRat

03-05-2006, 04:28 PM

Brady Smith is interesting.

Nice job w/the updates, Mikey :D

DraftBoy

03-05-2006, 04:29 PM

No dont push it back, get FA rolling already and then get the damn CBA done. Do you guys not realize how good this could for us to get have no new CBA till after FA is over. Tons of FA to choose from with very few buyers. We would be in an ideal situation. NO NEW CBA till after FA!

L.A. Playa

03-05-2006, 07:47 PM

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=yspsctnhdln>Raiders cut quarterback Collins in salary-cap move</TD></TR><TR><TD height=7><SPACER width="1" type="block" height="1"></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>By JANIE McCAULEY, AP Sports Writer
March 5, 2006

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Raiders (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/oak/) parted ways with quarterback Kerry Collins (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/3115/) in a move to get them below the salary cap by Sunday night's deadline. By cutting Collins, the Raiders will save $9.2 million against the salary cap once bonuses are factored into the figures.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-raiders-collins&prov=ap&type=lgns
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Michael82

03-06-2006, 12:24 PM

http://www.kffl.com/images/hot_sign.jpgRams | Team cuts Bruce
Sun, 5 Mar 2006 20:15:52 -0800
<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/185">Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (http://www.kffl.com/link/186), reports the St. Louis Rams (http://www.kffl.com/team/34/nfl) were unable to reach a new contract with WR Isaac Bruce (http://www.kffl.com/player/1779/nfl) and they released him.

Michael82

03-06-2006, 12:24 PM

Redskins | Team confirms Arrington release
Sun, 5 Mar 2006 21:04:42 -0800
Gary Fitzgerald, of Redskins.com, reports <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/37/nfl">Washington Redskins LB LaVar Arrington (http://www.kffl.com/player/1917/nfl) has reached an agreement with the team, with the assistance of his agents Carl and Kevin Poston, to become a free agent and provide the Redskins (http://www.kffl.com/team/37/nfl) with much-needed salary cap relief.

Michael82

03-06-2006, 12:26 PM

This sounds familiar.... *cough* Moulds *cough*

Rams | Bruce's cap number remained too high
Mon, 6 Mar 2006 05:43:36 -0800
<A href="http://www.kffl.com/link/185">Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (http://www.kffl.com/link/186), reports St. Louis Rams (http://www.kffl.com/team/34/nfl) WR Isaac Bruce (http://www.kffl.com/player/1779/nfl) carried too high of a 2006 salary cap number for the team to keep him on the roster. The Rams (http://www.kffl.com/team/34/nfl) were unwilling to carry Bruce's 2006 salary cap figure of $10.04 million under his old contract. Under terms of that deal, Bruce was scheduled to make $8.1 million this season, including a $1.5 million roster bonus due on the first day of the league year. The delay to the start of free agency gave Rams (http://www.kffl.com/team/34/nfl) management and Bruce's agent, Jimmy Sexton, three more days to work on a deal. They talked numerous times over the weekend. The Rams (http://www.kffl.com/team/34/nfl) offered several proposals beyond the three-year, $9 million extension that Bruce originally rejected. "We do want Isaac to remain a Ram," Rams (http://www.kffl.com/team/34/nfl) president of football operations Jay Zygmunt said. "We're still hopeful that we can get something done in the near future." Bruce apparently was unhappy with the team's proposals that called for Bruce to make $5 million this season, or $3.1 million less than his original deal.