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Old 09-16-2004, 09:34 PM   #125
mmarra82
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Oakdale, New York
Free Agency Week 1

Week 1 Signees

Orlando Pace - Pace signed a 4 year $40.3 million contract with New Orleans. Arizona and Jacksonville offered more, but Arizona was a non-playoff team, and New Orleans is a tad closer to his home than Jacksonville.

Warren Sapp- Sapp's days in Tampa are over as Sapp signs with the Browns for 3 years, $15.28 million. Sapp only recorded 3 sacks last season but played the run extremely effective. The addition of Sapp with DE's Brown and Lang (each 11 sacks), and DT Gerard Warren makes the Brownies a force with their DL.

Randall Godfrey - Godfrey left Seattle for Tampa Bay. Godfrey signed a deal for 3 years and $10.74 million. Godfrey is an instant upgrade over MLB Nate Webster.

Marcus Washington - The SLB left the Colts for division rivals, the Jaguars. Washington signed for 3 years $9.85 million. Washington was an All-League 1st Teamer last season as he compiled 129 solo tackles.

Ian Gold - Gold turned down Detroit and Washington to continue to play WLB for the Broncos. Gold signed for 4 years $14.69 million.

Carlos Emmons - Emmons left Philly for Mo-Town and the Lions. Emmons signed a 4 years $12.17 million contract. Emmons hopes to help the Lions improve on last season's 7-9 record.

Wayne Gandy - The Saints gain Pace but lose OT, Wayne Gandy to the Buffalo Bills. The Saints had tried to keep Gandy during the season, but when contract talks broke down, Gandy used Free Agency to earn a deal of $5.16 million in Buffalo.

Other Notable Signings:
Victor Green signed with Washington for $9.13 million over 4 season leaving New Orleans.
Keith Mitchell signed a $2.84 million deal over 3 years with Arizona leaving Jacksonville.

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