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Did the Lions pass on a linebacker because of Larry Foote?
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April 28, 2009
Tom Kowalski of Mlive.com speculates that the reason why the Lions passed on a middle linebacker in last weekend’s draft was because they knew the Steelers would release Larry Foote shortly thereafter.
Let’s put a couple of factors together and see what we come up with — the Detroit Lions passed on a taking a middle [...]
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April 28, 2009
Steelers Cut Larry Foote
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April 28, 2009
This is being reported by Profootballtalk.com
Foote’s Departure Clears $2.885 Million In Cap Space
Posted by Mike Florio on April 28, 2009, 11:46 a.m.
With the Steelers dumping veteran linebacker Larry Foote, the uncharacteristically cap-strapped defending Super Bowl champs will clear $2.885 million in 2009 salary space.
Foote has started every game for five straight years. ...
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April 28, 2009
Steelers Soon to be Released LB Foote a Good Fit for the Lions?
There’s been plenty of chatter about the Lions having interest in local product Larry Foote, the ILB from the Steelers who has asked the team or his release. John Clayton of ESPN reports that he thinks Foote would be a good fit for a team that needs some playmakers on defense:
With a need for [...]
Steelers LB Larry Foote Asks For His Release
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April 29, 2009
Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Pittsburgh Steelers LB Larry Foote said he is the one who is asking for the team to move him...
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April 29, 2009
Wednesday Quick Hits: UMass Game Would Not Open 2010 Season
Assistant athletic director for football Scott Draper confirmed that Michigan is in talks to schedule a game with UMass. If scheduled, however, that game would not be the 2010 season opener, as originally reported. Draper said that Michigan is in talks with a couple teams about Michigan Stadium's "dedication game," an event that Michigan hopes to make "special...
Steelers Have Not Released LB Larry Foote
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April 28, 2009
While there is speculation that the Detroit Lions would like to sign linebacker Larry Foote if he becomes an unrestricted free agent, the reality is...
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April 28, 2009
Steelers to Release LB Foote After Mini-Camp
In a move that cannot be considered much of a surprise, the Steelers are going to release veteran linebacker Larry Foote after the teams upcoming mini-camp. ESPN reports that the Steelers told Foote that he would be released following the camp. This is clearly a move that is being done for money reasons. [...]
Steelers say goodbye to Foote
Via NFL News & Rumors
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April 28, 2009
Pittsburgh made a tough decision earlier today, when they released seven year veteran LB Larry Foote, who has been with the franchise through both Super Bowl victories this decade. Foote was scheduled to make $3.5 million this season, and given the Steelers unusual difficulties with the cap this off-season, it makes sense that they would [...]
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April 28, 2009
Steelers to Release ILB Larry Foote
In a move that cannot be considered much of a surprise, the Steelers are going to release veteran linebacker Larry Foote after the teams upcoming mini-camp. ESPN reports that the Steelers told Foote that he would be released following the camp. This is clearly a move that is being done for money reasons. [...]
Michigan Football News and How You Get It
Via Maize & Blue Nation
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April 29, 2009
I really want to get away from the news/link-dump style posts and get more into honest to goodness opinion and commentary. But little pesky news stories keep popping up and I feel compelled to just throw them all into one big ole' post.
So, let's start with maybe the most lame and downright stupid story of all, and that is Greg Paulus. It seems that Greg is racking up some precious...
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April 29, 2009
LARRY FOOTE ON THE WAY OUT
Pro Football Talk is reporting that the Steelers are going to part ways with veteran LB Larry Foote. This should clear the path for 2oo7 first-round pick Lawrence Timmons to earn a starting job.The deal will save the Steelers $2.885 million towards their currently-strapped 2009 salary cap. The timing, as PFT's Mike Florio muses, is curious, given that the Steelers could've...
Timmons, Cap Force Foote's Ouster
Via D.C. Steeler Nation
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April 28, 2009
As most expected at the outset of free agency, Larry Foote has become a cap casualty, as he'll be released by the Steelers to save the team $2.8 million in room under the cap. By all indications, the Michigan grad looks to be heading home to Detroit. Hopefully with this and the Ward extension, it will free up enough money to get the rookies, Ashley Lelie or another veteran receiver...
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April 28, 2009
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