Florio thinks Mangini said too much
Posted February 20th, 2009 by Luke Chandler
On the heels of the Browns head coach Eric Mangini's admitted interest in free agent running back Derrick Ward, Mike Florio of PFT is saying that Mangini's comments could constitute tampering under NFL rules regarding free agents.
While Mangini's comments definitely could be construed as tampering, Florio makes a key point:
Then again, the Anti-Tampering Policy requires a complaint to be made by the team that is victimized by the tampering. In many situations like this, the franchise that holds the player’s rights opts for the high road.
It's not a secret that the Giants are ready to move on from Ward, so a tampering charge likely won't be filed with the league office.
Also of note, the Broncos are expected to pursue Ward heavily when free agency begins in one week.
In other news, Wyoming running back Devin Moore held a workout in his hometown of Indianapolis on Thursday. The speedy back had not been invited to the Combine, so he instead ran on his own. He posted some impressive numbers, including running his 40-yard-dash in 4.41 seconds. The Browns have been rumored to be watching Moore this offseason.
Mangini also took another step towards finalizing his coaching staff by naming Toledo native Matt Eberflus the team's linebackers coach. Eberflus was previously the defensive coordinator at Missouri. This could drive up the Browns interest in the Tigers two top draft prospects, free safety William Moore and defensive end/linebacker Stryker Sulak.
The Browns have yet to fill the position of receivers coach, which is still technically held by Wes Chandler (who is of no relation to this Chandler).
During the Combine, the Browns are expected to do their homework on the Ohio State talent.
Finally, general manager George Kokinis spoke this week about the team.
February 20th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
I saw where Mike Singletary was talking about Michael Vick.If you are not talking to the player or his agent directly.Then what's the big deal?If the team wants to resign a player they'll make an offer he'll sign.As long as another team isn't talking money it shouldn't matter.I think the NFL should get rid of the franchise tag.If you don't resign the player your team will be compensated with a draft pick.Starting at the end of the third round.It would allow more college players to be drafted.I think it would give teams more flexibility and cut down on the salary cap problems.A team is less likely to over pay a player in fear of getting no compensation in return.And the player is allowed to find a team to his liking and won't be limited.Some players might be rated higher than the pick their team is allocated but their not left empty handed.It would get rid of the drama we see every offseason and simplify the system.It's just a thought after seeing all franchise tags used this offseason.Here's a couple of examples.Julius Peppers would be a free agent to choose his team but Carolina would get a 3rd round pick based on the value chart.Albert Haynesworth would be a free agent but the titans would receive a 3rd round pick based on the value chart.The player gets the freedom to chose his team in Peppers case.And with Haynesworth the team would receive the highest compensation available.The NFL would set up the value chart.Sounds easy right.Lol.GO BROWNS!!!
February 22nd, 2009 at 6:11 pm
I would love to have some scarlett and grey turn brown. Could M. Jenkins turn into the a 49er Lott type of player ? Corner/safety ?