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**SlowwHand** · August 17, 2003, 14:38

He seemed ok with the picks BAPAYed to him.

**reismark** · August 17, 2003, 14:41

More good news out of the Pirate Ship:

http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/6570765

Bucs about to sign DT McFarland to long-term extension

It appears the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will now only have to worry about preventing Warren Sapp from leaving via free agency after this season, as a deal with his partner in the middle of their defense appears imminent. Team sources have told SportsLine.com the Bucs are on the verge of signing defensive tackle Anthony McFarland to a huge extension.

The parameters of the deal have been all but agreed upon, and the deal should be finalized early this week, according to the team sources, barring any last-minute snags in negotiations. It is unclear when the team will announce the contract.

The Buccaneers were creative with this deal, and according to the sources it should not have any impact on their ability to also keep Sapp, named to the Pro Bowl six consecutive seasons (1997-2002), in Tampa Bay.

One team source said the deal includes approximately $9.5 million in bonus money, but another said that number was skewed due to the creative structure of the contract.

The 6-foot, 300-pound McFarland, nicknamed "Booger," is entering his fifth NFL season, all with Tampa Bay. He has emerged as a strong presence at defensive tackle, taking some of the load off of the All-Pro Sapp. McFarland has 12½ sacks in his career, including a personal-best 6½ in 2000.

McFarland, 25, missed four games late last season with a broken forearm, returned for two games before being placed on injured reserve with two games remaining in the season. He finished his fourth year in the NFL with 1½ sacks and 13 tackles after starting all 10 games in which he played.

McFarland was drafted in the first round, 15th overall, by the Buccaneers in 1999 out of LSU, where he started all four years and was a first-team All-American as a senior after amassing 61 tackles -- 18 for loss -- and eight sacks. McFarland was the Tigers' defensive MVP as a sophomore with 63 tackles.

Hear that, fellas?

Executioner's Row ain't being broken up anytime soon!

**Dis** · August 17, 2003, 14:45

Kevin Johnson WR Cleveland Browns

**Jac de Molay** · August 17, 2003, 14:48

Man, Jac, that sucks.

Man, my neighborhood's scary enough with the streetlights on. We pulled neighborhood watch and got through it alright.

He seemed ok with the picks BAPAYed to him.

Griese's cool, but I wasn't fixin on taking another kicker. I need some bench help at another position. I guess it's up to imran.

**Dis** · August 17, 2003, 14:50

well I say go ahead and change your kicker pick to one that hasn't been taken yet by Chris or myself

**reismark** · August 17, 2003, 14:52

Stephen Alexander, TE, San Diego

**SlowwHand** · August 17, 2003, 15:02

Go ahead, Jac. Take a pick. Not meaning to dump on you.

**Jac de Molay** · August 17, 2003, 15:03

Ok, let me take a quick look..

**Zopperoni** · August 17, 2003, 15:06

Time for a small gamble here:

Afros select Kelly Holcomb, QB of the Cleveland Browns.

Sloth picks Joe Nedney, Kicker of the TTeenneessee Titans.

Berzerker is on the clock!

**SlowwHand** · August 17, 2003, 15:11

ZOP! Jac is evaluating real quick.

**Berzerker** · August 17, 2003, 15:22

Keenan McCardell

**Jac de Molay** · August 17, 2003, 15:24

Alright, a quick glance at zopp's site and it looks like

Dez White WR for the Chicago Bears instead of the kicker.

I need help at WR in case Randy moss decides he's not playing this year.

**Zopperoni** · August 17, 2003, 15:26

Alright

The commish is on the clock

**SlowwHand** · August 17, 2003, 15:30

DEFINITELY BAPAY his ass.

**Zopperoni** · August 17, 2003, 15:31

...which would give him Mike Hollis

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