Moore and Nox Mock Draft

Pick 1: Dallas Cowboys
Larry Moore: Randal Moore - G
The kind of leadership he shows makes coaches salivate. This kid is not afraid to work hard. He wants to win! Do not underestimate the strength this kid brings to the table. A tenacious blocker in the running game. He will open lanes. Needless to say this appeals to a lot of teams. He can hold his own in the passing game. Will improve once he finetunes his technique, but he is already pretty good. The stars align for them to get him here. Just what they need. Blue-chip player with great upside. Hard to botch this pick.

Jim Nox: Randal Moore - G
A real leader! Raised to know the value of hard work. What can I say? The guy loves to win and it shows on the field. Good strength gives him a foundation to build on. I love his ability to run block, and so do coaches. He is already elite in that respect and will make a great addition in the run game. This is definitely something that pushes his value up. He shows good instincts of where to turn defenders when pass blocking. Once this kid gets in the building, they will be set at this position for years.

Pick 2: Philadelphia Eagles
Larry Moore: Raymond Sumner - QB
The guy has his head on straight. Sportsmanship, love of the sport and respect, is what you get with him. Known for being a bit of a joker in the locker room. but in the good way, everyone smiles when asked about him. Can diagnose coverages well. Has accuracy to throw receivers open. Throws with purpose and power. Rock solid player is just what they need. A great fit here, both in terms of need and quality.

Jim Nox: Raymond Sumner - QB
Raised to know the value of hard work. Sportsmanship, love of the sport and respect, is what you get with him. Known for helping out teammates, if they hit a rough patch, whether it is on the field or in their personal lives. Should be able to take in a pro playbook. Will deliver the ball to the target with nice accuracy. Receivers need to be on their toes because he throws hard. A player that fits their needs. The promise of a future star. This will be great for the franchise.

Pick 3: Denver Broncos
Larry Moore: Michael Passmore - CB
Due to his work ethic, this kid is very coachable. Liked by coaches and teammates. He is so fast. Get him. Put him on the WR1 every week. He will run with the best of them. Coaches like his technique when tackling. They will be running to the podium for this one.

Jim Nox: Michael Passmore - CB
Here is a kid who no one doubts will put in the work. Known for helping out teammates, if they hit a rough patch, whether it is on the field or in their personal lives. Almost no one can outrun this young man. You can put him in man coverage against anyone. A good tackler for the position. You need him, just get him already.

Pick 4: Green Bay Packers
Larry Moore: Gregory Rickman - FS
A leader on the field and in the locker room. Due to his work ethic, this kid is very coachable. Respected for his good behavior on the field. What do you get with this kid? Speed, speed speed! You will see him make a lot of tackles. Do not be afraid to draft a position of need here. This kid is well worthy of a pick this early. Perfect situation for him, and great fit for the team.

Jim Nox: Gregory Rickman - FS
Not afraid to lead. Here is a kid who no one doubts will put in the work. This is the kind of kid you want to promote the game. Well behaved, loves the game, and respectful. Almost no one can outrun this young man. You can put him in man coverage against anyone. Coaches like guys who tackle well. With this kid, this is a need pick they will not regret.

Pick 5: Houston Texans
Larry Moore: Darnell Boone - FS
Known among his teammates as a bit of a goofball, but never in a bad way. The kind that keeps spirits high even when a season goes south. This kid never gives up, losing is unacceptable to him. He is faster than his tape shows. No need to worry about his speed. Tackles low and with good technique. Pretty fast learner. They gotta be happy to get this guy. Such a talent and he fits their needs. I would imagine the war room is celebrating when they make this pick.

Jim Nox: Darnell Boone - FS
Known among his teammates as a bit of a goofball, but never in a bad way. The kind that keeps spirits high even when a season goes south. He wants to win! He has more than enough speed to keep up with most receivers. Tackles well. Coaches like his instincts. They would be crazy not to take him here. A great fit, both in terms of what they need and the quality of player they get. This will put a smile on many faces.

Pick 6: Jacksonville Jaguars
Larry Moore: Raul Veal - QB
His good natured behavior, even toward opponents have earned him some criticism, but also an awful lot of respect. Here you have a guy, who really benefits the atmosphere in the building. Everyone wants to be around him. Can diagnose coverages well. Coaches do not have to worry about making him throw any route. He has good arm strength. A player that fits their needs. The promise of a future star. This will be great for the franchise.

Jim Nox: Alonzo Hair - LB
His love for winning leads him to push himself hard, setting an example for everyone. You will see him make a lot of tackles. A sack master in college, and with this kind of quickness it is easy to see him continue that at the pro level. Very coachable. Fans might not be on board with what can be framed as a need pick. But trust me once they see this kid play, they will be more than happy.

Pick 7: Cincinnati Bengals
Larry Moore: Denis Sutton - SS
This guy understands what it means to be a pro. This is the kind of kid you want to promote the game. Well behaved, loves the game, and respectful. Well liked in the locker room. Some of the assignments you will get at the position requires speed. This guy has it. You cannot coach speed. That is why guys like him are valued highly. He is a well developed tackler, this is something teams look for. It saves a lot of time when the fundamentals are good. Smart player. Good understanding of how plays develop, and where to be. Some might say this is a 'need' pick, but we must remember, this is a really good player as well. He will contribute early and often. No losers here.

Jim Nox: Denis Sutton - SS
His college coaches talk highly of his work ethic. He is fundamentally a good kid. You rarely see him commit stupid penalties. Known for being a bit of a joker in the locker room. but in the good way, everyone smiles when asked about him. Fast. Fast enough to cover. Fast enough to Blitz. Fast enough to get picked this early. Scouts like how well he tackles. Has good instincts on the field. He will get a great chance to earn the starting job. He fits what they are looking for. He is a solid player. Cannot go wrong here.

Pick 8: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Larry Moore: Jadon Gatewood - WR
Due to his work ethic, this kid is very coachable. He is driven by the love of the sport. This is not the kind of player who gives up or abandons his friends when things get tough. When you watch him you rarely see him drop the ball. Fits the bill, great quality pick, and fills a soft spot on the roster. They should have no qualms here, run to the podium and get your man.

Jim Nox: Adam Wyatt - WR
His college coaches talk highly of his work ethic. Sportsmanship, love of the sport and respect, is what you get with him. Here you have a guy, who really benefits the atmosphere in the building. Everyone wants to be around him. Rarely drops the ball. The kid has enough speed to go deep, and that is all you want. Makes nice jumpcuts after the catch. Elusive enough to be dangerous on short and intermediate routes. Fits nicely with their needs. Fits nicely with the draft spot. Getting it right is important with these early picks. This guy is right.

Pick 9: Washington Commanders
Larry Moore: Ken Ault - C
Once you have forged a bond with this kid, he will stand by you to hell and back. Has nice technique when blocking on run plays. Keeps his leverage and finishes his blocks. His pass blocking skills are definitely adding to his value. He will need to hold his own against fully grown men, and teams believe he can do that. People always say you should not prioritize needs over quality. That is not an issue here, they get to have their cake and eat it too.

Jim Nox: Ken Ault - C
Once you have forged a bond with this kid, he will stand by you to hell and back. If you go to his tape, you will se he run blocks very well. He has shown in college he can hold his own in pass blocking. He keeps good leverage and will only get better once the coaches get their hands on him. This guy is available. This guy fills a need. They have to take him. It makes so much sense.

Pick 10: Chicago Bears
Larry Moore: Cary Farrington - CB
This is a player who takes the lead. His college coaches talk highly of his work ethic. Rarely lets receivers get separation. Has nice speed. will be fun to watch. Do not fret. You need him, fans love him. Surefire pick.

Jim Nox: Christopher Hagan - RB
Known for showing up early and staying late. This is the kind of kid you want to promote the game. Well behaved, loves the game, and respectful. Known for being a bit of a joker in the locker room. but in the good way, everyone smiles when asked about him. He hits the hole with good speed. Educated well. Shows good understanding of the game. Might not be what fans want, but there is a reason people are getting paid to make these decisions. This is a rock solid pick, and he fits what they are looking for. Fans will come around quickly once they see him play.

Free Agency Round 5: Round Up

13 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was William Wolfe - WR. The WR out of South Dakota State signed a contract of Arizona Cardinals with 4 years, $104,000,000.

National South was the most active division with a total of 5 signings.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers was the most active signing a total of 2 player(s).

The biggest spender was Arizona Cardinals who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $33,492,000.

WR William Wolfe (ARI) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, WR William Wolfe was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Arizona Cardinals were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Wolfe's agent called to tell him that the Cardinals head coach was in town. Soon, Wolfe was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Wolfe is being fitted for a Cardinals uniform.

One of the league's top WRs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 4 year contract worth $26,000,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Cardinals," Wolfe said.

Free Agency Round 4: Round Up

24 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Brian Doucette - T. The T out of South Carolina signed a contract of Tampa Bay Buccaneers with 2 years, $30,000,000.

National South was the most active division with a total of 10 signings.

Dallas Cowboys was the most active signing a total of 5 player(s).

The biggest spender was Tampa Bay Buccaneers who signed 4 player(s) for a total of $38,000,000.

Bears Keeping It Quiet in the 2061 WWPF Draft

ÖHRINGEN, GER — While the rest of the WWPF has spent the 2061 Draft wheeling, dealing, and making headlines, the Chicago Bears have taken a strikingly different approach.

Four rounds into the draft, Bears owner Kottan has been almost invisible.

No blockbuster trades. No frantic pursuit of top prospects. No draft-day fireworks.
Instead, all eyes inside the Bears' war room appear to be focused on a single name: running back Georg Boykin.

The 25-year-old former Tampa Bay Buccaneers ball carrier may not be the flashiest name available, but league insiders believe Kottan sees him as a player capable of reshaping an offense that has struggled to find its identity for years.

Could Boykin be the missing piece?
That is the question Bears fans have been debating across Chicago—from neighborhood sports bars to downtown burger joints. Over beers and burgers, one topic dominates every conversation: Is Kottan finally preparing to build his team around a power running game?
The speculation is understandable.

Chicago has endured a decade of frustration under Kottan's ownership. The Bears have failed to reach the playoffs since 2051, an absence that has tested even the loyalty of one of football's most passionate fan bases.
A renewed commitment to the ground attack would represent a dramatic shift in philosophy, especially if Boykin becomes the centerpiece of the offense.
For now, however, Cotton isn't revealing his hand.
His silence has become the biggest story of the draft.

Whether this calculated patience proves to be brilliant strategy or another missed opportunity won't be known until the 2061 season kicks off. But one thing is certain: if Georg Boykin is indeed the Bears' chosen answer, the expectations in Chicago are about to become much heavier.

Sometimes the loudest statement in a draft isn't made with a blockbuster trade.
Sometimes, it's made in complete silence.

Free Agency Round 3: Round Up

27 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Star Erickson - RB. The RB out of Florida State signed a contract of Oakland Raiders with 4 years, $40,960,000.

National South was the most active division with a total of 5 signings.

Carolina Panthers was the most active signing a total of 4 player(s).

The biggest spender was San Francisco 49ers who signed 4 player(s) for a total of $20,454,000.

C Michael Sayers (TB) signs large free agent deal!

NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, C Michael Sayers was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were about acquiring him.

The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Sayers's agent called to tell him that the Buccaneers head coach was in town. Soon, Sayers was meeting him at an executive airport.

Now, Sayers is being fitted for a Buccaneers uniform.

One of the league's top Cs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 4 year contract worth $15,000,000.

"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Buccaneers," Sayers said.

Free Agency Round 2: Round Up

24 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was David Harrell - RB. The RB out of Iowa State signed a contract of Washington Commanders with 6 years, $66,003,000.

National South was the most active division with a total of 5 signings.

Cincinnati Bengals was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).

The biggest spender was Cincinnati Bengals who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $12,950,000.

Free Agency Round 1: Round Up

20 players signed this week.

The biggest name signing this week was Michael Seidel - C. The C out of Louisiana Tech signed a contract of New York Jets with 5 years, $42,000,000.

American North was the most active division with a total of 7 signings.

Pittsburgh Steelers was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).

The biggest spender was Kansas City Chiefs who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $26,387,500.

Offseason Team Needs with Jeremy Piper

With a new offseason under way, some rosters are in good shape. However, other teams have big needs to address this offseason. Your always trusty Jeremy Piper here brings you a quick glance at the teams with work to do. Whether they fill their needs in the draft or with veterans in free agency remains to be seen.

Here we go:
Green Bay Packers: RB T WR CB LB DT DE FS
Chicago Bears: RB C CB
Detroit Lions: C CB LB DT DE FS
Minnesota Vikings: QB G T LB DT DE
Carolina Panthers: QB T DT DE
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: T TE WR CB LB DT
Atlanta Falcons: TE DT FS
New Orleans Saints: T C DT
Philadelphia Eagles: QB T CB LB DT DE
New York Giants: RB T C CB LB
Dallas Cowboys: G C WR CB LB DE
Washington Commanders: RB G T C LB DT
San Francisco 49ers: QB C LB DE FS
Arizona Cardinals: C DT DE
Los Angeles Rams: QB C TE CB LB
Seattle Seahawks: TE
Baltimore Ravens: RB TE WR LB DT DE FS
Cincinnati Bengals: QB G C TE WR LB DT DE FS SS
Pittsburgh Steelers: G C LB SS
Cleveland Browns: RB G T C WR CB DE
Jacksonville Jaguars: RB G T LB DT DE
Tennessee Titans: RB G T WR DT
Indianapolis Colts: QB CB LB DE
Houston Texans: RB CB DT DE FS
Buffalo Bills: RB T WR DT SS
New England Patriots: WR LB
New York Jets: G C WR CB LB DT DE SS
Miami Dolphins: WR DT
Denver Broncos: G WR CB
Kansas City Chiefs: QB TE DT FS
Oakland Raiders: T WR CB
Los Angeles Chargers: T LB

Napoleon Pantoja staying with Dallas Cowboys

The Arizona Cardinals tried to pry Napoleon Pantoja away from Cowboys to fill the position as their new RB and Receivers Coach. However, Pantoja publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with Cowboys as their RB and Receivers Coach for the coming season.

Kirk Miller staying with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Detroit Lions tried to pry Kirk Miller away from Buccaneers to fill the position as their new Head Scout. However, Miller publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with Buccaneers as their Head Scout for the coming season.

Carlos Neill - LB no longer with the Indianapolis Colts!

The Carlos Neill year veteran LB will be looking for a new team. In his career he has compiled a CV with 701 Tck, 8 Sck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 Sfty, 9 FF, 4 FR. It remains to be seen if he can bargain that into a new contract elsewhere.

San Francisco 49ers hire Anthony Rice from the Cincinnati Bengals

San Francisco has announced that they have signed Anthony Rice as their new RB and Receivers Coach. Rice was previously working for Cincinnati as RB and Receivers Coach. He will get a 4 year contract worth 0.5 million pr year with San Francisco.

Fermin Herron staying with New York Giants

Detroit tried to pry Fermin Herron away from New York to fill the position as their new Head Scout. However, Herron publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with New York as their Head Scout for the coming season.

The Bengals part ways with Timothy Cambell - QB!

The Timothy Cambell year veteran QB will be looking for a new team. In his career he has compiled a CV with 1315/1950, 20341 yds, 163 TD. It remains to be seen if he can bargain that into a new contract elsewhere.

Detroit Lions hire Bruce Johnson from the Chicago Bears

Detroit has announced that they have signed Bruce Johnson as their new LB Coach. Johnson was previously working for Chicago as LB Coach. He will get a 4 year contract worth 1.0 million pr year with Detroit.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign coach Jose Ashton

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced that they have signed Jose Ashton as their new RB and Receivers Coach. He will get a 4 year contract worth 3.2 million per year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

New York Giants hire Fermin Herron from the Detroit Lions

New York has announced that they have signed Fermin Herron as their new Head Scout. Herron was previously working for Detroit as Head Scout. He will get a 3 year contract worth 2.0 million pr year with New York.

Kansas City Chiefs sign coach Joshua Doan

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced that they have signed Joshua Doan as their new Head Trainer. He will get a 1 year contract worth 1.9 million per year with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Jerold Adams staying with Detroit Lions

The Los Angeles Chargers tried to pry Jerold Adams away from Lions to fill the position as their new Offensive Coordinator. However, Adams publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with Lions as their QB Coach for the coming season.

New York Giants hire Alfredo Dickens from the Green Bay Packers

New York has announced that they have signed Alfredo Dickens as their new Offensive Coordinator. Dickens was previously working for Green Bay as Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 3 year contract worth 3.5 million pr year with New York.

Detroit Lions hire Steven Weathers from the Philadelphia Eagles

Detroit has announced that they have signed Steven Weathers as their new Offensive Coordinator. Weathers was previously working for Philadelphia as Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 2 year contract worth 3.5 million pr year with Detroit.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers hire Michael Craven from the Oakland Raiders

Tampa Bay has announced that they have signed Michael Craven as their new Head Coach. Craven was previously working for Oakland as Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 4 year contract worth 5.4 million pr year with Tampa Bay.

Dallas Cowboys sign coach Robert Dodson

The Dallas Cowboys have announced that they have signed Robert Dodson as their new General Manager. He will get a 1 year contract worth 1.0 million per year with the Dallas Cowboys.

Draft Order: Dallas Cowboys own first overall.

Pick 1: Dallas Cowboys
Pick 2: Philadelphia Eagles
Pick 3: Denver Broncos
Pick 4: Green Bay Packers
Pick 5: Houston Texans
Pick 6: Jacksonville Jaguars
Pick 7: Cincinnati Bengals
Pick 8: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Pick 9: Washington Commanders
Pick 10: Chicago Bears
Pick 11: Arizona Cardinals
Pick 12: Detroit Lions
Pick 13: Cleveland Browns
Pick 14: Indianapolis Colts
Pick 15: Miami Dolphins
Pick 16: San Francisco 49ers
Pick 17: Baltimore Ravens
Pick 18: New Orleans Saints
Pick 19: Buffalo Bills
Pick 20: Kansas City Chiefs
Pick 21: Tennessee Titans
Pick 22: Seattle Seahawks
Pick 23: Los Angeles Chargers
Pick 24: Carolina Panthers
Pick 25: Minnesota Vikings
Pick 26: Miami Dolphins (from New York Jets)
Pick 27: Indianapolis Colts (from New England Patriots)
Pick 28: Los Angeles Rams
Pick 29: New York Giants
Pick 30: Oakland Raiders
Pick 31: Atlanta Falcons
Pick 32: Pittsburgh Steelers

Coaching Carousel Predictions.

The offseason is upon us and that means teams are shaking up their coaching staffs. This means that we get to take our annual look at coordinators who could make the leap to become head coaches, and the teams who are likely to poach them.

The prime candidates identified by our experts are:
Robert Jordan - Defensive Coordinator - Carolina Panthers
Charles Webster - Defensive Coordinator - Pittsburgh Steelers
Clifford Brown - Defensive Coordinator - Detroit Lions
Michael Manning - Defensive Coordinator - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Michael Wilkinson - Defensive Coordinator - New York Giants
Ralph Richard - Offensive Coordinator - Denver Broncos
Aaron Bordelon - Defensive Coordinator - Los Angeles Chargers
Daniel Vernon - Defensive Coordinator - Chicago Bears
Matthew Shinn - Offensive Coordinator - Chicago Bears
William Barton - Defensive Coordinator - Minnesota Vikings

As always, we are prone to wild speculations, so we asked our in-house experts to do a little matchmaking between candidates and teams. Here is what they came up with:

Mary Moore:
Aaron Bordelon leaves the Chargers to become the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Darren Francis:
I think the Vikings lose William Barton and I see him heading to Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Jim Nox:
The Steelers cannot hold on to Charles Webster. I would like to see him coach the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Jeremy Piper:
Aaron Bordelon is certainly on the move. That means Chargers will need a new coordinator. As for where Bordelon ends up? Well, I think Dallas Cowboys is a good bet.

Contract Updates

The following players have unlocked bonuses in their contracts based on their performance last season:
Jake Mead - SS (Minnesota Vikings) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 8 / Accomplished: 13).
Francis Dove - CB (Atlanta Falcons) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 52).
Joesph Amato - T (Atlanta Falcons) unlocked a 5% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 119).
Lionel Schroeder - RB (Atlanta Falcons) unlocked a 5% bonus for Rushing TDs (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 9).
Timothy Allen - CB (Atlanta Falcons) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 8 / Accomplished: 11).
A'Jon Brandenburg - RB (New Orleans Saints) unlocked a 5% bonus for Avg. Rush Gain (Target: 4 / Accomplished: 4.3).
Harvey Fuller - TE (New Orleans Saints) unlocked a 5% bonus for Catches (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 44).
Troy Wiles - LB (Los Angeles Rams) unlocked a 10% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 43).
Marty Grissom - G (Seattle Seahawks) unlocked a 5% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 59).
Daniel Moultrie - T (Seattle Seahawks) unlocked a 5% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 53).
Travis Stanton - LB (Baltimore Ravens) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 47).
Dwight Dupree - T (Baltimore Ravens) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 8 / Accomplished: 16).
Anthony Cox - CB (Baltimore Ravens) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 8 / Accomplished: 14).
Alonso Rivera - WR (Baltimore Ravens) unlocked a 5% bonus for Catches (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 87).
Ahmed Dinkins - CB (Baltimore Ravens) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 8 / Accomplished: 16).
Eugene Bussey - CB (Cincinnati Bengals) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 60 / Accomplished: 66).
Arnoldo Bess - LB (Tennessee Titans) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 50 / Accomplished: 66).
Bobby Cheatham - LB (Tennessee Titans) unlocked a 5% bonus for Sacks (Target: 4 / Accomplished: 10).
Vernon McCray - LB (Kansas City Chiefs) unlocked a 10% bonus for Tackles (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 76).
Richard Seaman - RB (Kansas City Chiefs) unlocked a 10% bonus for Rushing TDs (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 16).
Adam Johnson - QB (Oakland Raiders) unlocked a 10% bonus for Games Started (Target: 8 / Accomplished: 14).
Adam Phan - WR (Oakland Raiders) unlocked a 10% bonus for Catches (Target: 40 / Accomplished: 56).
Jason Buckner - QB (Oakland Raiders) unlocked a 5% bonus for Completion % (Target: 50 / Accomplished: 62.5).
Robert Jacobsen - C (Oakland Raiders) unlocked a 5% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 20 / Accomplished: 52).

Players Holding Out

The following players want a new contract, and have announced their intention to hold out:
Bryan Marvin - CB (Minnesota Vikings)
Joesph Amato - T (Atlanta Falcons)
Vincent Allison - WR (Atlanta Falcons)
Walter Boggs - CB (New Orleans Saints)
A'Jon Brandenburg - RB (New Orleans Saints)
Adam Burks - FS (Seattle Seahawks)
Alonso Rivera - WR (Baltimore Ravens)
Robert Mangum - CB (New York Jets)
Sam Key - CB (Oakland Raiders)

To James Bobo - CB, the past is the past.

James Bobo is a great story, having worked his way out of a troubled youth. To many, Bobo is becoming a posterboy for the league's ability to help talented young men rehabilitate themselves through sports.

Arnoldo Smith has retired from managing

Arnoldo Smith has announced his decision to retire from management. He will be starting a training facility and scouting service.

Hayden Rhoads has retired from coaching

Hayden Rhoads has announced his decision to retire from coaching. He will pursue a career in broadcasting.

Active Player Retirements

Green Bay Packers:
RB Jose Laney - RB (6 seasons) 1811 att, 7911 yds, 56 TD, 175 rec, 1547 yds, 4 TD

Detroit Lions:
RB Ramon McClary - RB (8 seasons) 768 att, 4265 yds, 37 TD, 23 rec, 291 yds, 1 TD
DE Ricardo Lockett - DE (12 seasons) 174 Tck, 36 Sck, 1 Sfty, 11 FF, 6 FR

Minnesota Vikings:
SS Rafael Ball - SS (11 seasons) 99 Tck, 3 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF, 2 FR
DE Dennis Williams - DE (10 seasons) 87 Tck, 30 Sck, 1 Sfty, 3 FF, 1 FR
RB David Couch - RB (7 seasons) 368 att, 1555 yds, 19 TD, 15 rec, 79 yds, 0 TD
WR Maximo King - WR (10 seasons) 550 rec, 7388 yds, 58 TD

Atlanta Falcons:
QB Michael Kilpatrick - QB (10 seasons) 333/533, 4682 yds, 47 TD

New Orleans Saints:
DT Michael Ruiz - DT (11 seasons) 115 Tck, 27 Sck, 2 FF
WR Randal Rasmussen - WR (10 seasons) 637 rec, 9308 yds, 90 TD

New York Giants:
CB Justin Mcreynolds - CB (10 seasons) 463 Tck, 9 Sck, 9 Int, 2 Def TD, 5 FF, 3 FR

Dallas Cowboys:
TE Robert Faber - TE (12 seasons) 562 rec, 8165 yds, 63 TD

San Francisco 49ers:
TE Kenneth Sparkman - TE (11 seasons) 150 rec, 1450 yds, 13 TD

Los Angeles Rams:
K Jake Peltier - K (12 seasons) 252/297 FG

Seattle Seahawks:
FB Guy Major - FB (10 seasons) 224 att, 1022 yds, 39 TD, 192 rec, 1705 yds, 23 TD
DE Bernard Koehler - DE (12 seasons) 285 Tck, 92 Sck, 16 FF, 4 FR

Baltimore Ravens:
FS Henry Joiner - FS (10 seasons) 666 Tck, 18 Sck, 17 Int, 4 Def TD, 1 Blk FG, 14 FF, 6 FR
WR Wilmer Alvarez - WR (14 seasons) 1189 rec, 18792 yds, 158 TD

Cincinnati Bengals:
CB John Bowen - CB (12 seasons) 228 Tck, 1 Sck, 9 Int, 1 Def TD, 5 FF, 4 FR
LB Harry Battles - LB (11 seasons) 1018 Tck, 48 Sck, 5 Int, 3 Def TD, 1 Sfty, 20 FF, 12 FR

Pittsburgh Steelers:
CB Elbert Banks - CB (11 seasons) 258 Tck, 5 Sck, 10 Int, 4 FF, 1 FR

Cleveland Browns:
RB Scott Grant - RB (9 seasons) 1820 att, 8821 yds, 70 TD, 77 rec, 756 yds, 3 TD
WR Victor King - WR (12 seasons) 1120 rec, 17583 yds, 133 TD

Jacksonville Jaguars:
QB Thomas Pierce - QB (12 seasons) 2849/4221, 36368 yds, 336 TD
DE Donald Field - DE (11 seasons) 187 Tck, 38 Sck, 10 FF, 4 FR

New York Jets:
C Earl Sheridan - C (11 seasons) 651 Pancakes

Denver Broncos:
FB Marshall Bautista - FB (10 seasons) 88 att, 421 yds, 4 TD, 60 rec, 459 yds, 6 TD

Oakland Raiders:
C Samuel Levy - C (11 seasons) 427 Pancakes
CB Elmer Shaw - CB (11 seasons) 572 Tck, 8 Sck, 17 Int, 2 Def TD, 6 FF, 5 FR
T James Major - T (14 seasons) 712 Pancakes

Notable free agent retirements

QB:
Ronald McCulloch (14 seasons pro) 3803/5664, 44355 yds, 361 TD
Osvaldo Mckee (14 seasons pro) 2384/3527, 25003 yds, 175 TD
Tom Middleton (9 seasons pro) 108/188, 2141 yds, 20 TD

RB:
Johnny Watson (14 seasons pro) 1535 att, 6595 yds, 41 TD, 111 rec, 787 yds, 4 TD
Bryan Fisher (12 seasons pro) 1216 att, 6009 yds, 40 TD, 44 rec, 289 yds, 1 TD
Richard Woodward (10 seasons pro) 1211 att, 6316 yds, 72 TD, 143 rec, 1079 yds, 8 TD
Glenn Cox (10 seasons pro) 603 att, 2668 yds, 32 TD, 132 rec, 876 yds, 3 TD
Jacob Haley (7 seasons pro) 131 att, 590 yds, 42 TD, 18 rec, 144 yds, 4 TD

FB:
Rico Leigh (13 seasons pro) 171 att, 671 yds, 22 TD, 141 rec, 849 yds, 3 TD
Nicholas Eastman (13 seasons pro) 136 att, 500 yds, 6 TD, 64 rec, 382 yds, 3 TD

G:
Billy Cloutier (15 seasons pro) 538 Pancakes
Andre Crane (10 seasons pro) 387 Pancakes
Corey Jackson (13 seasons pro) 484 Pancakes
William Moyer (11 seasons pro) 210 Pancakes
Michael Moe (11 seasons pro) 420 Pancakes
John Walston (10 seasons pro) 192 Pancakes

T:
Blake Devito (13 seasons pro) 1078 Pancakes
William Ayala (12 seasons pro) 561 Pancakes
Daniel Hall (15 seasons pro) 655 Pancakes
Leandro Bucher (10 seasons pro) 255 Pancakes

C:
John Robinette (10 seasons pro) 266 Pancakes

TE:
William Zavala (14 seasons pro) 469 rec, 3685 yds, 17 TD
Sam King (14 seasons pro) 540 rec, 8016 yds, 73 TD
Kendall Bray (13 seasons pro) 362 rec, 3691 yds, 25 TD
John Mcelroy (12 seasons pro) 212 rec, 2088 yds, 19 TD

WR:
David Allard (13 seasons pro) 800 rec, 14077 yds, 139 TD
Hong Williams (14 seasons pro) 599 rec, 8644 yds, 74 TD
Jeremiah Tijerina (12 seasons pro) 504 rec, 8506 yds, 72 TD
John Christie (13 seasons pro) 650 rec, 9547 yds, 71 TD
Kenneth Martin (15 seasons pro) 776 rec, 9670 yds, 63 TD
Paul Chu (12 seasons pro) 570 rec, 10897 yds, 120 TD
Victor Montez (13 seasons pro) 501 rec, 5343 yds, 42 TD
Hector Shumaker (12 seasons pro) 463 rec, 9665 yds, 106 TD
Kevin Hatfield (13 seasons pro) 358 rec, 3750 yds, 29 TD
Tony Hamilton (9 seasons pro) 208 rec, 2466 yds, 19 TD

CB:
William Bradford (13 seasons pro) 821 Tck, 24 Sck, 16 Int, 4 Def TD, 12 FF, 4 FR
Trevor Cruse (12 seasons pro) 592 Tck, 5 Sck, 14 Int, 2 Def TD, 9 FF, 6 FR
Rolland Orlando (12 seasons pro) 516 Tck, 3 Sck, 10 Int, 1 Def TD, 7 FF, 3 FR
Gregory Worden (12 seasons pro) 441 Tck, 4 Sck, 17 Int, 3 Def TD, 3 FF, 2 FR
Robert McClendon (13 seasons pro) 407 Tck, 3 Sck, 13 Int, 2 Def TD, 7 FF, 3 FR
Matthew Sandoval (13 seasons pro) 503 Tck, 7 Sck, 11 Int, 2 Def TD, 10 FF, 3 FR
Jorge Lewis (12 seasons pro) 298 Tck, 5 Sck, 5 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 3 FR
James Tillery (13 seasons pro) 326 Tck, 2 Sck, 11 Int, 3 FF, 2 FR
Louis Beasley (10 seasons pro) 286 Tck, 12 Int, 1 Def TD, 5 FF, 3 FR
Kaleb Stine (11 seasons pro) 245 Tck, 1 Sck, 13 Int, 1 Def TD, 3 FF, 3 FR
Richard Levy (12 seasons pro) 175 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 Int, 7 FF, 3 FR
Pedro East (11 seasons pro) 269 Tck, 4 Sck, 7 Int, 3 FF, 3 FR
Jose Stafford (10 seasons pro) 179 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 6 FF, 3 FR
Robert Klinger (8 seasons pro) 58 Tck, 1 Sck, 7 Int, 1 Def TD
Howard Adams (8 seasons pro)

LB:
Shawn Cunningham (14 seasons pro) 1398 Tck, 25 Sck, 15 Int, 6 Def TD, 1 Blk FG, 1 Sfty, 13 FF, 3 FR
Ramon Krause (12 seasons pro) 924 Tck, 25 Sck, 6 Int, 1 Def TD, 13 FF, 8 FR
Harry Calhoun (13 seasons pro) 598 Tck, 15 Sck, 5 Int, 9 FF, 4 FR
Felix Posey (10 seasons pro) 345 Tck, 7 Sck, 3 Int, 12 FF, 4 FR
Daryl Rosa (8 seasons pro) 281 Tck, 10 Sck, 1 Int, 8 FF, 2 FR
Griffin Kohl (10 seasons pro) 274 Tck, 5 Sck, 3 Int, 8 FF, 3 FR

DT:
Alonzo Yazzie (13 seasons pro) 193 Tck, 41 Sck, 6 FF, 4 FR
Franklin Sharkey (12 seasons pro) 202 Tck, 31 Sck, 10 FF, 3 FR
Donald Weber (11 seasons pro) 158 Tck, 29 Sck, 3 FF
Robert Frederick (13 seasons pro) 231 Tck, 46 Sck, 5 FF, 3 FR
Salvador Means (12 seasons pro) 154 Tck, 20 Sck, 4 FF, 1 FR
Kristopher Johnson (11 seasons pro) 85 Tck, 10 Sck, 1 Blk FG, 2 FF

DE:
Paul Chitwood (12 seasons pro) 207 Tck, 50 Sck, 9 FF, 4 FR
David Raley (13 seasons pro) 160 Tck, 63 Sck, 1 Sfty, 8 FF, 4 FR
Richard Cox (12 seasons pro) 88 Tck, 16 Sck, 3 FF, 1 FR
Leon Prosser (12 seasons pro) 114 Tck, 18 Sck, 4 FF, 2 FR
Walter Wilber (12 seasons pro) 155 Tck, 32 Sck, 2 FF, 2 FR

FS:
Steven Hood (11 seasons pro) 822 Tck, 15 Sck, 18 Int, 7 Def TD, 20 FF, 8 FR
Dewey Wilcox (12 seasons pro) 386 Tck, 11 Sck, 14 Int, 1 Sfty, 6 FF, 1 FR
Jamison Cook (10 seasons pro) 337 Tck, 8 Sck, 22 Int, 6 Def TD, 10 FF, 3 FR
Alfredo Kellum (12 seasons pro) 300 Tck, 6 Sck, 11 Int, 3 Def TD, 2 FF, 1 FR
Jose Daley (12 seasons pro) 242 Tck, 4 Sck, 6 Int, 1 Def TD, 3 FF, 1 FR

SS:
Cody Slone (13 seasons pro) 515 Tck, 26 Sck, 4 Int, 1 Def TD, 3 FF, 3 FR
Robert Aleman (8 seasons pro) 335 Tck, 8 Sck, 4 Int, 4 FF, 3 FR
Peter Fogarty (12 seasons pro) 460 Tck, 9 Sck, 1 Int, 3 FF, 2 FR
Clifford Lindsay (10 seasons pro) 377 Tck, 8 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 7 FF, 4 FR

K:
Stuart Taylor (14 seasons pro) 251/300 FG
Raymond Woodruff (13 seasons pro) 263/334 FG
Bryan Casper (8 seasons pro) 52/66 FG
Michael Hooker (8 seasons pro) 54/72 FG

Other retirements

QB Davis Neill - QB (84 ovr)
QB Jeffrey Watkins - QB (82 ovr)
QB Trenton Wise - QB (72 ovr)
QB Jose Roberson - QB (68 ovr)
QB Brandon Lin - QB (67 ovr)
QB Clarence Cook - QB (66 ovr)
QB George Main - QB (64 ovr)
QB Cornell Williams - QB (63 ovr)
QB Bruce Whyte - QB (53 ovr)
RB William Battaglia - RB (75 ovr)
RB Richard Rivers - RB (73 ovr)
RB Clifton Slone - RB (72 ovr)
RB Bradley Harris - RB (71 ovr)
RB Joseph Renfro - RB (70 ovr)
RB Franklin Dickens - RB (70 ovr)
RB Drew Beverly - RB (67 ovr)
RB Leonard Cintron - RB (63 ovr)
RB Chester Jewell - RB (59 ovr)
RB Norman Purnell - RB (59 ovr)
FB Christopher Wilde - FB (66 ovr)
FB Thomas Estes - FB (65 ovr)
FB Vincent Lindsay - FB (64 ovr)
FB Miguel Elliott - FB (59 ovr)
FB David Pappas - FB (58 ovr)
FB Marion Jameson - FB (57 ovr)
FB Daniel Baxter - FB (57 ovr)
FB Jahcour Falk - FB (56 ovr)
FB Rudolph Barrios - FB (49 ovr)
FB Herman Hiller - FB (49 ovr)
G Darryl Villalobos - G (70 ovr)
G Knox Winfield - G (68 ovr)
G Corey Neal - G (67 ovr)
G Elliot Hall - G (67 ovr)
G Romeo Rounds - G (66 ovr)
G Charles Landers - G (63 ovr)
G Justice Montemayor - G (55 ovr)
G James Woods - G (53 ovr)
G Robert Chastain - G (52 ovr)
T Shane Scroggins - T (77 ovr)
T Jose Guevara - T (67 ovr)
T Gary Leach - T (67 ovr)
T Florentino Crews - T (66 ovr)
T Henry Pittman - T (61 ovr)
T Joseph Woodard - T (57 ovr)
T Jerry Kessler - T (55 ovr)
C Son Lopez - C (77 ovr)
C Stephen King - C (72 ovr)
C David Novak - C (69 ovr)
C Robert Gaither - C (69 ovr)
C Charles Hays - C (67 ovr)
C John Cheney - C (65 ovr)
C Karl Rankin - C (58 ovr)
C Andrew Fincher - C (58 ovr)
C Jesus Stuart - C (58 ovr)
TE Gene Mathis - TE (54 ovr)
TE Raymond Mitchell - TE (49 ovr)
WR Barry Cameron - WR (70 ovr)
WR Bryan Reyes - WR (70 ovr)
WR William Calabrese - WR (70 ovr)
WR Fred Sauer - WR (69 ovr)
WR Terry Serrano - WR (68 ovr)
WR John Renteria - WR (68 ovr)
WR Ben Lewis - WR (65 ovr)
WR Harry Ray - WR (62 ovr)
WR Ralph Ketchum - WR (62 ovr)
WR Howard Groce - WR (59 ovr)
WR Weldon Thrasher - WR (58 ovr)
CB Zachary Schmidt - CB (70 ovr)
CB Louis Horton - CB (67 ovr)
CB Joe Callahan - CB (66 ovr)
CB Micheal Travis - CB (65 ovr)
CB Ryan Pruett - CB (65 ovr)
CB Edmund Tabor - CB (65 ovr)
CB Joshua Gooding - CB (63 ovr)
CB Shawn Farmer - CB (60 ovr)
CB Kristopher Lewis - CB (59 ovr)
CB Luis Guerrero - CB (59 ovr)
CB Luis Garcia - CB (58 ovr)
CB Gilbert Ferguson - CB (56 ovr)
CB Cody Marshall - CB (56 ovr)
LB Antwaun Ewing - LB (66 ovr)
LB Monroe Burch - LB (65 ovr)
LB Andrew Lutz - LB (64 ovr)
LB Jason Isaac - LB (59 ovr)
LB Kevin Hillman - LB (55 ovr)
LB John Pearce - LB (55 ovr)
LB Arthur Hernandez - LB (54 ovr)
DT Richard Huber - DT (67 ovr)
DT Bryan Talley - DT (63 ovr)
DT Matthew King - DT (62 ovr)
DT James Lapointe - DT (59 ovr)
DT Malik Janes - DT (59 ovr)
DT Jack O'Brien - DT (57 ovr)
DT Mike Sullivan - DT (54 ovr)
DE Andre Rogers - DE (61 ovr)
DE Stephen Yoder - DE (58 ovr)
DE Jason Lafleur - DE (56 ovr)
DE Hipolito Diggs - DE (49 ovr)
FS Joe Graves - FS (69 ovr)
FS Richard Roper - FS (69 ovr)
FS James Church - FS (68 ovr)
FS Claude Valdez - FS (68 ovr)
FS Arthur Wright - FS (67 ovr)
FS Ronald Travers - FS (67 ovr)
FS Jefferson Woodley - FS (64 ovr)
SS William Worden - SS (69 ovr)
SS Modesto Bradford - SS (64 ovr)
SS Steven Elkins - SS (64 ovr)
SS George Barton - SS (51 ovr)
K Daniel Kramer - K (70 ovr)
K John Darby - K (57 ovr)
K Bobby Pickett - K (54 ovr)
P Porter Gallardo - P (63 ovr)

Sean Sigler has retired as General Manager

Sean Sigler, General Manager for the Miami Dolphins, has announced his decision to retire from football after a distinguished career. He gave no indication as to what his next job would imply, but ''definitely not coaching'' he laughed.

Ramon Coleman has retired from coaching

Ramon Coleman, Offensive Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has announced his decision to retire from coaching after a long and successful career. It is assumed he will take a job in the private sector.

Junior Wisniewski has retired as General Manager

Junior Wisniewski, General Manager for the Los Angeles Rams, has announced his decision to retire from football after a distinguished career. Rumours have it he is heading to politics.

Bruce Garcia has retired as General Manager

Bruce Garcia, General Manager for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has announced his decision to retire from football after a distinguished career. He will be starting a training facility and scouting service.

Rusty Adams has retired from coaching

Rusty Adams, Offensive Coordinator for the Carolina Panthers, has announced his decision to retire from coaching after a long and successful career. He will pursue a career in broadcasting.

Los Angeles Chargers re-signs Michael Cambell as Offensive Coordinator

The Chargers have announced that they have given Michael Cambell a new contract. Cambell will continue to serve as Offensive Coordinator for 5 years earning 4.92 million pr year.

New York Jets re-signs Nicholas Dawkins as Defensive Coordinator

The Jets have announced that they have given Nicholas Dawkins a new contract. Dawkins will continue to serve as Defensive Coordinator for 4 years earning 4.9 million pr year.