Packers talking to cornerback James

[Guiness]

If somebody said that Little was a wise old DB, they didn't know what they were talking about.

I remember an article shortly after he was signed talking about how knowledgeable he was, and that during the interview he knew terminology for the defense as well as the coaches did.

[the_idle_threat]

If somebody said that Little was a wise old DB, they didn't know what they were talking about.

I remember an article shortly after he was signed talking about how knowledgeable he was, and that during the interview he knew terminology for the defense as well as the coaches did.

They published the same article on Marquand Manuel when they signed him, IIRC. Maybe they just used cut-and-paste?

[the_idle_threat]

Packers talking to cornerback James

Packers: Hey---good luck! I hope you sign someplace soon!

James: Errr ... thanks.

:P :P :P

[KYPack]

If somebody said that Little was a wise old DB, they didn't know what they were talking about.

I remember an article shortly after he was signed talking about how knowledgeable he was, and that during the interview he knew terminology for the defense as well as the coaches did.

Maybe Little was conversant with the terminology, but a "wise" player he wasn't. James is smart on the field in his play. He can read the offenses and anticpate plays, making correct calls and helping his mates.

Little was a safety, not a corner, BTW.

[Fritz]

Better a foxy dog than a doggy fox.

[packers11]

Packers talking to cornerback James

Packers: Hey---good luck! I hope you sign someplace soon!

James: Errr ... thanks.

:P :P :P

I wouldn't be surprised at all if that was the conversation

[woodbuck27]

SIGN this player so I can get rid of this DAM sig

Got another picked out?

You may be able to use it next off season.

[Rastak]

Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the New England Patriots have signed free-agent cornerback Tory James to a one-year deal worth approximately $2.7 million.

James will be a backup in New England, for now. But he will likely get plenty of reps in the preseason, if as expected cornerback Asante Samuel does not sign his franchise tender until the eve of the regular season. And if Samuel opts to skip one or more regular-season games, James would likely take Samuel's place in the starting lineup.

We also think that the move might be intended to potentially get other teams thinking that New England won't pick a cornerback in the early stages of the draft. With Randall Gay a year away from free agency and Samuel potentially gone in 2008 if not sooner, it might make sense to grab a guy now, even with James on the team.

An 11-year veteran, James has spent his entire career in the AFC. He was with the Broncos from 1996 through 1999, the Raiders from 2000 through 2002 and the Bengals from 2003 through 2006. He started in 16 games for the Bengals last year, making 41 tackles and picking off four passes.

[MJZiggy]

Poor Bretsky...

[retailguy]

Wow. this is a shocker...

[Bretsky]

Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the New England Patriots have signed free-agent cornerback Tory James to a one-year deal worth approximately $2.7 million.

James will be a backup in New England, for now. But he will likely get plenty of reps in the preseason, if as expected cornerback Asante Samuel does not sign his franchise tender until the eve of the regular season. And if Samuel opts to skip one or more regular-season games, James would likely take Samuel's place in the starting lineup.

We also think that the move might be intended to potentially get other teams thinking that New England won't pick a cornerback in the early stages of the draft. With Randall Gay a year away from free agency and Samuel potentially gone in 2008 if not sooner, it might make sense to grab a guy now, even with James on the team.

An 11-year veteran, James has spent his entire career in the AFC. He was with the Broncos from 1996 through 1999, the Raiders from 2000 through 2002 and the Bengals from 2003 through 2006. He started in 16 games for the Bengals last year, making 41 tackles and picking off four passes.

Prolly a much better deal than the Snapper was offering; good signing by NE

[Bretsky]

Poor Bretsky...

I never fathomed that I'd be looking at having the same dam sign come draft day.

[MJZiggy]

I know, but now it's getting kinda fun watching you squirm about it...It is the offseason you know!! :P

[retailguy]

Poor Bretsky...

I never fathomed that I'd be looking at having the same dam sign come draft day.

You know, I just opened this thread and started sneezing from all the dust. I think it's coming from your sig bretsky, could you dust it off please? My allergies thank you...