Off the Record (OTR)

The Philadelphia Eagles continue to overhaul their roster. Shawn Andrews was dropped recently and this time it was WR Kevin Curtis’ turn. Curtis was very productive and explosive when he first joined the team in 2007, but he’s been plagued by injuries since then.
During that 2007 season, Curtis had 1,110 yards and was [...]

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The Chicago Bears have released former All-Pro CB Nathan Vasher, according to Adam Schefter. Vasher, 29, was an All-Pro in 2005, but has been pretty much ineffective the last few years. Many league observers didn’t think Vasher would even make the team out of training camp anyway.
Vasher started 13 games in 2006, but [...]

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This is somewhat surprising considering the fact that he was signed to a huge long-term deal that didn’t cost a ton. But, it’s happened. The Philadelphia Eagles have released former All-Pro guard Shawn Andrews.
“We appreciate the efforts and contributions of Shawn while he was in Philadelphia,” said head coach Andy Reid. “We have, [...]

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After trading for Brady Quinn, the Denver Broncos obviously decided that QB Chris Simms wasn’t worth it. Today, they have decided to part ways with Simms, who was owed $2.54 million this season. Not too difficult to see why they didn’t want him.
Simms has started just two games since 2006 when he went [...]

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Well this isn’t even mildly surprising. The Cleveland Browns have announced that they have terminated the contract of QB Derek Anderson. Anderson had a very good year in 2007 but then fell off of a cliff.
There has been a battle for the QB spot in Cleveland between him and Brady Quinn, but both [...]

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The Oakland Raiders have admitted to a couple of mistakes…sort of. According to Adam Schefter the Raiders have let go of Javon Walker and Greg Ellis.
“Filed to ESPN: Raiders waived WT Javon Walker and DE Greg Ellis. Talk about two moves that didn’t work out,” he tweets.
Boy is that the truth. Walker was [...]

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As expected, the Oakland Raiders have released running back Justin Fargas, according to Adam Schefter.

PHOTO CAPTION: JaMarcus Russell throws an interception to Justin Fargas
This immediately makes the Raiders a contender.  The problem with Oakland is they had too many good players.  They need to trim the good player fat.
Fargas spent seven long years with the [...]

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Since 2004, Indianapolis Colts QB Jim Sorgi has the best job in all of football. All he had to do was play some snaps in the preseason and backup Peyton Manning, who never gets hurt. You just stand there and look pretty, Jim.
But, according to Matt Brei on Twitter, the Colts [...]

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According to Jay Glazer, the Carolina Panthers have released QB Jake Delhomme. Delhomme got a big contract after stinking up the joint against the Arizona Cardinals in the 2008 playoffs, but clearly he is not someone the organization wants running the show moving forward.
“I’m reporting a surprise release, panthers are releasing QB Jake Delhomme, [...]

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The Washington Redskins have put a few heads on the chopping block as expected. They have cut guard Randy Thomas, wide receiver Antwaan Randle El (thank god) and special teamer/backup RB Rock Cartwright.
At age 34 and coming off of a torn triceps, you had to figure they weren’t going to pay Thomas the $3 [...]

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According to San Diego Chargers WR/special teamer Kassim Osgood on Twitter, the team has cut nose tackle Jamal Williams.
“Confirmed: Jamal Williams released — ka,” he tweets.
Williams was put on injured reserve last year after only one game. The Chargers must really feel like he is toast because the NT is [...]

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The Cincinnati Bengals have announced that they have terminated the contract of WR Laveranues Coles, making him an unrestricted free agent. Coles was a disappointment last year, catching just 43 passes for 514 yards and five TD’s. He did that while making almost $10 million, a salary that doesn’t jive with those types [...]

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After a lackluster 2009 season, the Chicago Bears have released tackle Orlando Pace, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
“Guess the Rams knew what they were doing – Chicago Bears cut OT Orlando Pace,” he tweets.
Pace was pretty much awful against the run and the pass all last year. He is only 34-years old and due [...]

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