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After some very below-average years were Nathan Vasher struggled to stay healthy, the Bears decide it was time to part ways with the one-time Pro Bowler Nathan Vasher.
Vasher had his best season during the 2005-06 season in which he recorded 39 tackles and eight interceptions. He would play in the Pro Bowl that same season.
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Update: According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Eagles released G Shawn Andrews, who hasn’t played since the second game of the 2008 season because of back injuries. Eagles head coach Andy Reid said he appreciated Andrews’ efforts but “we have, however, decided to move in another direction.”
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It’s nitty gritty time people! The time of the year when March Madness is everywhere (Twitter, blogs, TV.etc), where the MLB season is right around the corner, and something I’m very excited for, is the 2010 World Cup.
But that all is a different story.
Right now we are in the middle of the NBA’s stretch run, and things couldn’t be any juicier for the typical NBA fan…whether you’re a Celtics fan and you can’t stop asking yourself why the green and white keep losing, or you’re a Laker fan and are wondering how much closer Dallas and Denver could be to the rearview mirror.
Then, there are the NBA accolades. The short list of star-studded talents, many of whom are future Hall 0f Famers. These are always lists that can be heavily debated until the end of time.
Well lucky for you debaters, I’m about to end (or start) the arguements right here!
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As our friends at Dallas Sports Fans wrote about earlier this afternoon, word broke today that Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington tested positive for cocaine during the 2009 MLB season. (The original report on Washington’s positive cocaine test came from Jon Heyman on SI.com.)
Surprisingly, the Rangers kept Washington on as manager last year despite the positive test, although you have to think that he will be on a very short leash this season.
The team’s expectations for 2010, combined with Washington’s now sullied reputation, basically makes this a playoffs-or-bust season for Washington.
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Update: Sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the Arizona Cardinals have reached an agreement with free agent QB Derek Anderson. Anderson was recently cut by the Cleveland Browns. Contract specifics are still being worked out between both sides.
Fantasy Impact: Anderson will compete for the starting job with the Arizona Cardinals against QB Matt Leinart. All fantasy owners should watch this race because the Cardinals still have the explosive Larry Fitzgerald to throw to.
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Update: Jason La Canfora of NFL.com reports that restricted free agent RB Mike Bell has signed a one year $1.7 offer sheet from the Philadelphia Eagles. The New Orleans Saints now have 7 days to match the offer from the Eagles.
Fantasy Impact: Since the club released RB Brian Westbrook, The Eagles are looking for a RB to play alongside RB LeSean McCoy.
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Update: Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Denver Broncos have re-signed exclusive rights free-agent FS Josh Barrett. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Update: Armando Salguero, of The Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins have offered a contract to free-agent OG Richie Incognito (Bills), according to a source. The two sides are continuing to talk.
Fantasy Impact: The Dolphins have been in talks with Incognito for a few days now and it seems a deal will likely be reached between the two sides.
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Update: NFL.com reports that newly acquired DE Darryl Tapp of the Seattle Seahawks has been traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for Eagles DE Chris Clemons as well as a 4th round pick in the 2010 draft.
Fantasy Impact: The Eagles are looking to improve their clubs pass rush with the acquisition of Tapp, who Coach Andy Reid described as “a very intense football player and we’re happy to acquire him, he plays very hard every snap. He’s smart, he’s a good person and he’ll fit very well into our defensive scheme.”
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With one of their better defenseman out, forcing coach Quennville to switch the lineup just a little but, this three game road trip is a test for the “new” Hawks team.
The Hawks start in Anaheim tonight with, surprisingly, recently recalled goaltender Corey Crawford in the net. Cristobal Huet has fallen under the weather this week so Crawford, who was called up earlier this week, will take Huet’s position as back-up behind Antti Niemi.
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Update: According to the Oakland Tribune, Oakland Raiders’ QB Bruce Gradkowski signed the one-year tender he received 12 days ago. Gradkowski has been a regular at the team’s year-round training facility since the season ended Jan. 3 and has worked out 3-4 days a week the past month. “I never stopped working out because I wanted to get my knee healthy and my legs strong,” Gradkowski said by phone Monday afternoon. “I’m fine now. I could play in a game tomorrow. I feel great.” Gradkowski suffered torn ligaments in both knees against the Washington Redskins on Dec. 13 and missed the rest of the season. He is now healthy and ready to compete for the starting job.
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Update: The Seattle Post-Intelligencer is reporting that the Kansas City Chiefs have signed Ryan Lilja to a three-year contract. Terms of the deal were not made available.
Fantasy Impact: Lilja comes over from theColts were he was a starter. He has played in 66 games in his career, and now joins a rebuilding Chiefs team.
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Update: Bo Scaife has signed his one-year tender to remain with the Titans, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Reports are that the deal is worth $4.9M next year.
Fantasy Impact: The Titans are a run first team with Chris Johnson being options one, two and three. Scaife does have the ability to make big plays, but his impact was minimal this past season.
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Update: According to Adam Caplan of Scout.com, the Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed linebacker Patrick Bailey to a one-year deal. Terms of the deal were not released.
Fantasy Impact: Bailey makes his impact on special teams.
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Update: adam Caplan of Scout.com is reporting via Twitter that the Denver Broncos have re-signed safety Josh Barrett to a one-year deal. Financial terms were not released.
Fantasy Impact: Barrett will look to compete for the backup duties for Brian Dawkins. With Dawkins aging, the Broncos need to begin to try to identify a potential replacement.
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