T.J. hasn't heard from Bengals
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T.J. hasn't heard from Bengals
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
Wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh said he hasn't yet heard from the Bengals about a contract, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.“I really don’t know. I can’t speak for them but I haven’t heard from them which would lead me to assume that I’m out of there,” Houshmandzadeh said.
Earlier today, we recapped Houshmandzadeh's comments from his interview on ESPN 950 with Mike Missanelli. Houshmandzadeh indicated that Philadelphia might be a good fit for him.
As we pointed out in the earlier post, Houshmandzadeh's comments should be taken with a grain of salt. He's making the rounds as a pending free agent and even went on a Chicago radio station yesterday and spoke highly of Rex Grossman.
The Daily News' Les Bowen drove this point home in an earlier post today on Eagletarian.
As for the Bengals, there is still a chance they could franchise Houshmandzadeh for $9.88 million, but according to The Enquirer, Marvin Lewis indicated last week that he'd rather not franchise anyone. NFL Network's Adam Schefter previously reported the same thing.
Here's the timeline you should be aware of. Teams have from now until Feb. 19 to designate players with the franchise tag. In fact, the Patriots did just that earlier today with quarterback Matt Cassel.
Meanwhile, the free-agent signing period begins Feb. 27.
In yesterday's interview, Houshmandzadeh said the Eagles know how to get in touch with him and his agent, although by rules they are not allowed to contact him just yet.
In The Enquirer article, Houshmandzadeh indicated he may have some destinations already in mind.
"You can’t talk to teams until the 27th, but I have some idea who might be interested. You have to take a look at a team and its situation and get a feel for things,” Houshmandzadeh said
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the cheap eagles and stubborn reid won't make a move. they'll say they made an offer but it'll merely be a formality like with randy moss last offseason.— eaglesfan in DC- the cheap eagles and stubborn reid won't make a move. they'll say they made an offer but it'll merely be a formality like with randy moss last offseason.— eaglesfan in DC
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- Haters worst nightmare? Mcnabb gets a legit WR. LOL— mongoS
- TJ The Eagles are not cheep, they just don't waste money like washington. Everyone always talks about WRs, I wish people would tell us who they want and it can't be anyone under contract. Guys under contract is more of a wish list, my wish list Moss, Owen and chad,— Deschak
- Ever notice that the haters almost always post twice? What's up guys? Put down that crack pipe first, it'll make it easier..........— wvbillz
- I have an idea. Since the Eagles play in a stadium financed by taxpayers, let's cap all their salaries at $500,000 just like execs who receive TARP money? Why should these guys make big salaries in tough times. All they do is play football. Only Jeff Lurie actually employs somebody.— Lockyer
- We should be shooting for a new starting QB like Cassel, not a WR. Our guys can get it done, but not if the pass is behind them. It starts with the QB.— Vino Vic
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- To the guy in DC-zip it up! The Eagles, contrary to what many unintelligent fans around here and DC think, have spent $$$ when it is warranted. TJH is NOT WORTH the $$$! Some of you clowns fall in love w/the name on the back of a jersey and NEVER stop to look @ the player's age and production. This guy has all the makings of a player who is looking for his last big $$$ deal---then does nothing in his new uniform to deserve it. The other name of love hearing from the befuddled football masses of this area is Braylon Edwards. This chop does nothing but drop balls left and right. Come to think of it, he is made for this offense. Imagine him out there w/Reggie Brown and Kevin Curtis?— somertonspartan
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- that makes perfect sense....lonewolf go jump outta window— ajbrown2005
- lonewolf equals broken record— ajbrown2005
- we don't need a wide receiver. TJ would be a great addition, but the eagles have more pressing needs (o-line, safety, rb, fb).— philly57
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