Author: Anthony Stalter (Page 1288 of 1503)

– The Eagles cut defensive end Javon “The Freak” Kearse.

– The Titans have given cornerback Pacman Jones the permission to seek a trade. Just for the record, any team that trades for Pacman gets what they deserve in the end.

– The Rams released quarterback Gus Frerotte and might pursue free agent Todd Collins.

– The Colts released defensive tackle Anthony “Booger” McFarland and linebacker Rob Morris.

– The Bucs released defensive linemen Kevin Carter and Greg Spires.

– Jonathan Vilma visited the Lions and took a physical. There’s a small rumor that the Jets, Broncos and Lions could swing a three-team deal that would send Vilma to Detroit, but who knows if that has any legs.

Peter King of SI.com made some interesting observations when he recently sat down with Boston College quarterback prospect Matt Ryan. King drew comparsions to when he sat down with former first overall pick JaMarcus Russell.

• Russell dressed like all the players at the combine, very casually. Ryan dressed like none of the players at the combine, in business attire.

Two other things: Russell’s arm is one of the best to come out of college football; he can throw the ball 82 yards on a windless field by simply winding up and taking one step. Ryan’s arm is better than average but not great. Neither player threw at the combine.

As for the future, it’s hard to read. Russell held out through training camp, then reported to the Raiders in September at 272 pounds — not exactly the commitment you’d want in your franchise quarterback. Is it too much to ask for a player who’s signed the richest rookie contract ever by a quarterback to come to work in shape?

The guess here: Ryan will be a better pro than Russell.

I’m buying into the Ryan hype. I think intangibles are actually too often overlooked, instead of the other way around. Remember when Peyton Manning and Ryan Leaf came out? You heard stories that Leaf wanted to buy expensive, material items with his rookie signing bonus – Manning wanted to buy a high tech video machine so that he could study film. Ryan might not have Manning’s talent, but he certainly seems to have the same desire and commitment to the game of football.

– The Browns offered a three-year, $20 million contract to quarterback Derek Anderson. Anderson originally stated that he wanted a six-year contract, but it’s clear Cleveland wants to stay in the three-year range.

– One day after FOXSports’ columnist John Czarnecki said that Randy Moss and the Patriots aren’t even close to a new deal, AOL Sports is reporting the two sides are ready to agree on a multi-year deal. Just one more reason not to read Czar’s columns.

– The Redskins cut wide receiver Brandon Lloyd. Just another example of how bad Daniel Snyder’s spending has been – the Skins gave up two-mid round picks and $12 million for Lloyd and he did next to noting in Al Saunders’ offense.

– Chiefs released wide receiver Eddie Kennison. Mr. Reliable is gone – it’s Dwayne Bowe’s playground now.

– Patriots released linebacker Rosevelt Colvin. More from New England: Running back Kevin Faulk was busted for possession of the reefer following a Lil’ Wayne concert. The Pats are having a very productive offseason.

– Jets released wide receiver Justin McCareins.