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[Spike]

Victor Butler chooses the Saints

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so much for that....Colbert is no Shero



The Victor Across America Tour has ended, as Cowboys outside linebacker Victor Butler has chosen a team.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Butler ended his free agent tour by picking the Saints.

Butler had also visited the Steelers, Browns and Eagles, but chose to reunite with Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ry/rumor-mill/

[Texasteel]

Victor Butler chooses the Saints

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so much for that....Colbert is no Shero



The Victor Across America Tour has ended, as Cowboys outside linebacker Victor Butler has chosen a team.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Butler ended his free agent tour by picking the Saints.

Butler had also visited the Steelers, Browns and Eagles, but chose to reunite with Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ry/rumor-mill/

This could actually be good news for us. I saw the Saints as one of the road blocks should Jones, or Mingo start to slid in the draft. I would guess, only a guess, that this would make their picking either one less likely. I really didn't think there was much of a chance we could sign Butler anyway.

[zulater]

Victor Butler chooses the Saints

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so much for that....Colbert is no Shero



The Victor Across America Tour has ended, as Cowboys outside linebacker Victor Butler has chosen a team.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Butler ended his free agent tour by picking the Saints.

Butler had also visited the Steelers, Browns and Eagles, but chose to reunite with Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ry/rumor-mill/

Saw this on twitter, some guy named Alan Gifford tweetet.

If Ray Shero has $10 and Omar Khan has $10, who has more money?

[Mojouw]

Was kinda bummed about Butler but then I saw this:

Saints signed OLB Victor Butler to a two-year contract.
Butler, 25, has 11 career sacks and four forced fumbles across four seasons, though he's only played 803 career snaps, per Pro Football Focus. The typical starting 3-4 rush linebacker plays 900-1,000 snaps. While Butler is considered a weak run defender, he has edge speed the Saints desperately need. He also played for new New Orleans defensive coordinator Rob Ryan in Dallas last year. Butler will compete for a starting job with Junior Galette, Will Smith, Martez Wilson, and whomever the Saints add in April's draft. We like Butler's chances of at least earning a significant role in sub-packages -- all-out pass-rush downs. Mar 28 - 1:11 PM

Source: Nakia Hogan on Twitter




Made me kinda think that basically Butler may be Worilds and Carter. Both those guys have a fast first step and not much else. For me, at least, the biggest concern I have about the switch from Harrison to Worilds/whomever is anchoring against the run. If Butler can't do that, I would rather have Ahmad Bradshaw and a decent safety or corner signed in free agency.

[stillers4me]

CBSSports.com‏@CBSSports1m
The Seahawks have reportedly traded Matt Flynn to the Raiders for two draft picks. http://cbsprt.co/FlynnRaiders

[Spike]

CB Nnamdi Asomugha to the 49ers

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49ers agreed to terms with CB Nnamdi Asomugha, formerly of the Eagles, on a one-year contract.

Asomugha chose the 49ers over the Saints and his former DC Rob Ryan. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the deal is worth "up to" $3 million, and includes a $1.35 million base salary.

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/319209144894750721

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It's O Kay - we have Gay

[Mojouw]

CBSSports.com‏@CBSSports1m
The Seahawks have reportedly traded Matt Flynn to the Raiders for two draft picks. http://cbsprt.co/FlynnRaiders

And this is why the Raiders will never be good again. I think they have like one draft pick this year now. Matt Flynn? Really?

[vader29]

Ed Bouchette‏@EdBouchette
Former Pitt RB LaRod Stephens-Howling visiting #Steelers today. UFA Arizona

[NJarhead]

Ed Bouchette‏@EdBouchette
Former Pitt RB LaRod Stephens-Howling visiting #Steelers today. UFA Arizona

Seems to be more valuable as a returner than a RB. Think that's why the Steelers are kicking the tires?

[Dwinsgames]

Seems to be more valuable as a returner than a RB. Think that's why the Steelers are kicking the tires?

Haley loves those type of RBs

[salamander]

I wouldn't mind if the Steelers signed Stephens-Howling. Didn't he burn the Steelers for a long TD once?

[stillers4me]

Pittsburgh Steelers‏@steelers5h
We have signed linebacker @SSylvester55 to a one-year contract. pic.twitter.com/MteJbcwhyv

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Steelers Depot‏@Steelersdepot4h
Signing of Sylvester should only move salary cap needle $150K #steelers

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Adam Schefter‏@AdamSchefter6m
Major blow to Cardinals: Arizona LB Daryl Washington suspended the first four games of the season, per league source.

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Steelers Depot‏@Steelersdepot5m
Deebo to Pittsburgh West now?

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Dov Kleiman‏@NFL_RealUpdates10m
#Bengals have claimed former #Cardinals QB John Skelton off waivers.

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Adam Caplan‏@caplannfl1m
#Cardinals HC Bruce Arians on D. Washington suspension as well as Washington's comments on situation: http://sulia.com/my_thoughts/bd514960-a276-4c95-8d76-089432623b49/?source=twitter …

[stillers4me]

Darren Urban‏@Cardschatter2m
To clarify: This is not a performance-enhancing drugs violation by Washington. Substance abuse. Two separate things.