Kurt Warner traded to Chicago?

[The Brain]

There are some rumors floating that Warner may have been traded to Chicago for a late round pick in 2005. Not sure how credible they are yet, but I just wanted to let ya know that's out there.

 

[The Proprietor]

Wow, a late round pick? I know he's lost a bit since his MVP days, but I think they could get a little more out of him.

 

[The Brain]

Wow, a late round pick? I know he's lost a bit since his MVP days, but I think they could get a little more out of him.

not for the salary he's making they can't

 

[HAVEPSL]

BEARS WARMING UP TO WARNER?

Despite denials by new coach Lovie Smith regarding the Bears' interest in adding a veteran quarterback, our Chitown mole says that the Bears will pursue Rams quarterback Kurt Warner if Kerry Collins signs with Oakland.

If Collins doesn't sign with Oakland, the Bears will consider both Collins and Warner, and our guess is that they'll sign the one that comes the cheapest.

Word is that Collins is leaning toward Oakland because he envisions a better chance to play for the Raiders, where new coach Norv Turner has yet to declare that Rich Gannon will be the starter in 2004.

Browns quarterback Tim Couch is now off of the Bears' radar screen, per the mole. The Packers recently have upped the ante for the failed former No. 1 pick in the draft, and it now appears that the Bears were being used merely as leverage for Couch's (and Cleveland's) efforts to get as much as possible out of the Pack.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

(check out the poll on the right. Worst NFL coach of all-time. Henning's on the list)

 

[Boo]

good. the lions road losing streak will end the first weekend of the season.

 

[HAVEPSL]

The Daily News has learned the Giants have serious interest in Warner as they make the transition to the Eli Manning era. A meeting between team officials and Warner is expected within the next couple of weeks.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/story/190512p-164786c.html

 

[Reznor]

Why trade and take on that huge salary when they can just wait for the release and negotiate a new contract?

 

[rake]

Warner still up for grabs and 49ers are likely IMO

>>>>49ers | Team Not Yet Considering Pursuing Veteran QB - from www.KFFL.com
Fri, 7 May 2004 20:03:22 -0700

With the injury to starting quarterback Tim Rattay (groin), the San Francisco 49ers have not yet considered pursuing a veteran signal-caller, according to SF49ers.com. "We'll have to have that discussion if this appears to be a long rehab that runs into training camp or the beginning of the season," general manager Terry Donahue said. "At this time it is premature to make that decision, because we have to learn more about the medical options for Tim."


49ers | Rattay Injured - from www.KFFL.com
Fri, 7 May 2004 1930 -0700

San Francisco 49ers QB Tim Rattay (groin) suffered a tear in his upper groin area, during the team's first minicamp practice on Friday, May 7, according to SF49ers.com. "The reality is that the tear is serious and he will miss a substantial amount of time," said general manager Terry Donahue. Rattay will meet team orthopedist Dr. Michael Dillingham over the weekend to discuss his options further, which include either letting the injury heal naturally, or having surgery performed.<<<<<




This is interesting and could lead to the niners entertaining a reasonable offer to acquire Warner from the Rams. I know that they would probably just have to release him but apparently a bunch of teams have expressed an interest in Kurt and there probably isn’t an available vet QB out there who is as good an option for the niners. Warners bum thumb could probably hold up long enough for Rattay to get back, then he’d give them a great backup for a couple of years as Rattay develops.

 

[y2b]

Warner looks a little "chunky" to be a Lovie guy

not exactly a speed type of guy

 

[magnus]

Collins, Warner do somewhat fit in that style offense that Oakland, Chicago might push this year. Who knows what the 9ers will try at this point.

49ers and Rams are in the same division. I'd be willing to bet that trade never happens.