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[Theebs]

marcus spears has been released

 

[Cowboysrule122]

Source: Marcus Spears to be cut
Updated: March 13, 2013, 5:03 PM ET
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com

IRVING, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys have decided to part ways with defensive end Marcus Spears, according to a source.

Spears, the second of the Cowboys' two first-round picks in 2005, was about to enter the third year of a five-year deal he signed in 2011. He was set to make $2 million this season and count $2.7 million against the cap.

The Cowboys will designate Spears a post-June 1 cut, which means they will spread out the cap hit over the next two years. He will count $700,000 against the cap this year and $1.4 million against the cap in 2014.

The move saves the Cowboys $2 million in room this year, but they do not get the credit on the cap until June 1. Teams can put the post-June 1 tag on two players, and offensive tackle Doug Free could be a candidate later.

The Cowboys' move to a 4-3 scheme did not favor Spears, who has played defensive end in the 3-4 since joining the Cowboys.

Spears played in 15 games in 2012 with six starts. He finished the year with 35 tackles, one sack and two tackles for a loss. He had 10 sacks in his eight seasons.

 

[Cowboysrule122]

Patriots | Pursuing Danny Amendola
Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:21:52 -0700

The New England Patriots are pursuing free-agent WR Danny Amendola (Rams). The Patriots started talking with Amendola during the three-day negotiating period last weekend.

 

[bbgun]

Your favorite Marcus Spears play/moment? Take your time.

 

[Midswat]

Amendola is an upgrade for the Patriots.

And sucks in a way about Spears.

 

[cmd34(work)]

Source: Marcus Spears to be cut
Updated: March 13, 2013, 5:03 PM ET
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com

IRVING, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys have decided to part ways with defensive end Marcus Spears, according to a source.

Spears, the second of the Cowboys' two first-round picks in 2005, was about to enter the third year of a five-year deal he signed in 2011. He was set to make $2 million this season and count $2.7 million against the cap.

The Cowboys will designate Spears a post-June 1 cut, which means they will spread out the cap hit over the next two years. He will count $700,000 against the cap this year and $1.4 million against the cap in 2014.

The move saves the Cowboys $2 million in room this year, but they do not get the credit on the cap until June 1. Teams can put the post-June 1 tag on two players, and offensive tackle Doug Free could be a candidate later.

The Cowboys' move to a 4-3 scheme did not favor Spears, who has played defensive end in the 3-4 since joining the Cowboys.

Spears played in 15 games in 2012 with six starts. He finished the year with 35 tackles, one sack and two tackles for a loss. He had 10 sacks in his eight seasons.

Cap room doesnt kick in until June 1st? Awesome. Will create some room to help sign draft picks. This team really has no real plans to improve much on last year's 8 and 8 results.

Cue dbair... they will get better with the draft!

You mean the same draft that 31 other teams participate in? Yay us.

 

[Cowboysrule122]

Your favorite Marcus Spears play/moment? Take your time.

 

[Cowboysrule122]

Amendola is an upgrade for the Patriots.

And sucks in a way about Spears.

Yeah, Amendola will fit right in. As far as Spears goes, we can't sign anyone so we have to cut them instead.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Yeah, Amendola will fit right in. As far as Spears goes, we can't sign anyone so we have to cut them instead.

Amendola is a slightly better player now as when the Pats traded for Welker.

 

[cmd34(work)]

Meanwhile, I think we are going to sign a guy from a D3 school. who went undrafted, and no one else signed the last 2 years!!
[video=youtube;8a-qreb8w0I]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a-qreb8w0I[/video]

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

Wow, Manning to Welker.

No big deal. He will not see nearly as many touches as he did with Brady. They got Black (Thomas) and Decker. He'll be a nice compliment to them though.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

Cap room doesnt kick in until June 1st? Awesome. Will create some room to help sign draft picks. This team really has no real plans to improve much on last year's 8 and 8 results.

Cue dbair... they will get better with the draft!

You mean the same draft that 31 other teams participate in? Yay us.

How do you improve on perfection? Yes we went 8-8, but it was a PERFECT 8-8.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

No...big...DEAL, huh? Well I got something to show you, and I don't think you're going to like it.

 

[dbair1967]

marcus spears has been released

Not a huge surprise, but too bad he had to waste his career as a no glory 3-4 DE.

Was good in the lockerroom and for most of his career was very good vs the run.

 

[dbair1967]

Skins lose one:


Cardinals | Lorenzo Alexander agrees to terms
Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:15:06 -0700

The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to terms with free-agent LB Lorenzo Alexander (Redskins). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Comment | Source: FOXSports.com - Alex Marvez |


Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#ixzz2NSgEh3Mv

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

Jermon Bushrod to the Bears.

 

[Hoofbite]

Jermon Bushrod to the Bears.

Bush.

Rod.

 

[dbair1967]

Why Cards almost always suck:

Cardinals | Drew Stanton financials
Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:38:52 -0700

Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Stanton received a three-year deal worth $20 million Wednesday, March 13, with $3 million in guaranteed money.

Comment | Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport |


Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#ixzz2NSpAs3oy

 

[dbair1967]

:confused


Ravens | Not actively pursuing Ed Reed
Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:29:35 -0700

The Baltimore Ravens are actively looking to re-sign FS Ed Reed.

Comment | Source: WNST


Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#ixzz2NSpXIJkh

 

[Sheik]

As bad as the safety play has been since forever, I'd sign Ed Reed with the quickness. I know he's old, but WGAS?