Ricky Williams clean?
Miami Dolphins’ running back Ricky Williams appeared on ESPN’s Dan Patrick show Friday morning claiming he has not smoked marijuana in a few years. Williams stated that he has replaced pot with yoga to relieve stress and says there is a good chance he’ll be reinstated into the NFL. The NFL has been testing him periodically since he was banned last year, but who knows if he can be trusted.
Redskins interested in Samuel
Apparently the Redskins will contact the Patriots about the availability of cornerback Asante Samuel. Samuel was franchised in February, so Washington would have to surrender two first round picks in order to acquire him or else negotiate a separate deal with New England. Samuel is looking for a long-term deal though, so the Redskins would have to sign him before any trade goes through. This is a Washington move that actually makes sense, compared to going after what many call a “system player” in Lance Briggs when the linebacker corps is arguably already set.
Browns interested in Green
Cleveland GM Phil Savage has confirmed that the Browns are interested in Kansas City quarterback Trent Green. The compensation to get Green is likely at least a fourth or fifth rounder, seeing as how the Chiefs rejected a sixth round pick from the Dolphins last month. If Savage could swing a deal for Green, it’s less likely that the Browns select a QB in round one considering Charlie Frye is still under contract and a new deal would be required in order to obtain Green.
Raiders talking QB trade with Lions?
According to ESPN’s John Clayton, the Raiders are interested in Lions quarterback Josh McCown. Even if the deal does go through, it doesn’t mean that Oakland won’t look for a quarterback in the draft…The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports Dolphins’ GM Randy Mueller will take a “wait and see” approach with Daunte Culpepper and he’s knee surgeries. Cleo Lemon will get a shot to start next year regardless of Culpepper’s health.
