Probably the end of his career... the Bears have cut Orlando Pace.
Jets to release RB Thomas Jones this week - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Jets fans- what do you think of this?
Though the Plain Dealer says that Cribbs most likely will announce a new deal, a league source tells us that Cribbs will be announcing a new deal only if a new deal is done. If a new deal isn't done, Cribbs will be announcing his next move.
The event will occur in conjunction with a previously scheduled appearance by Cribbs at the 2010 Cleveland Auto Show.
"It's not very often that fans get to hear an announcement from a player in person," Cribbs said in a release. "And, it's even more unlikely that they're given a chance to speak to that player right after that announcement has been made.
"That's why I'm choosing to have this press conference at the auto show. So that anyone in attendance will have the opportunity to hear what I have to say and the chance to speak with me about it in person."
The Browns told the Plain Dealer that the team isn't aware of the press conference. And that serves only to bolster the reality that a deal isn't done, yet.
Cribbs holding a press conference Friday, whether he has a new deal or not... to either announce the deal or talk about his next move.
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Cribbs holding a press conference Friday, whether he has a new deal or not... to either announce the deal or talk about his next move.
Other Browns news today...
- Browns settled with Kokinis who they tried to fire and not pay. They had to pay him, it's not known how much, but likely most of the multiple millions he was owed.
- Browns cut their center of 4 years, 10 year vet Hank Fraley.
Tons of tenders today... Free agency starts at midnight on Friday, and will be the start of the uncapped season if no deal is worked out at the 11th hour, which is unlikely. Probably no new CBA until after the season ends next year with a lockout looming.
Thomas Jones is 31 now. Typically, running backs in the NFL have a dramatic decrease in productivity after 30. TJ's value has already peaked. I think they'd be pressing their luck to resign him to an extension. Plus, they have a rather promising young runner in Shonn Greene.
Geesh. Always so cynical when talking of the Browns. Cribbs has a deal in place. He wouldn't hold a press conference at the CLEVELAND Auto Show if he didn't. Face it, Cribbs loves this city and is proud to stay here and the team did the right thing by taking care of him.
The final detail to be ironed out is the amount of guaranteed money Cribbs will receive. The Browns are offering $5 million and Cribbs is looking for $10 million. That seems like a wide gap, but sources close to the negotiation expect the two sides to split the difference at about $7.5 million.