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Aaron Curry LB - NYG:
May 22, 10:20PM: Aaron Curry:...
Giants LB Aaron Curry -- the former No. 4 overall pick of the Seahawks -- admitted the money he earned as a high draft pick changed him and caused him to lose his motivation. "I was just selfish and self-centered," he said. "I was more about me than I was the Seahawks at the time. I was more focused on my own desires versus the franchise and the team. It was immaturity, and I'm glad I got past that stage." Curry inked a six-year, $60 million deal with $34 million guaranteed in 2009. He lasted just two and a half seasons in Seattle, and he surely isn't the first or last rookie that felt invincible after a fat paycheck. Fortunately for NFL teams, the new rookie wage scale makes it a bit easier to compete and get rid of a first-round bust. Curry, 27, is now playing for the veteran's minimum in New York.
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Jared Allen DE - MIN:
May 22, 9:44PM: Vikings never...
Vikings RE Jared Allen says the team never asked him to restructure his contract. "You use the word restructure and that to me makes it feel like they'd want me to take a pay cut," Allen said. "And if anybody asked me to take a pay cut, I'd be through the first door out of there. So no. We haven't talked one iota." Allen is entering the final year of his contract in his age-31 season and is set to make over $14 million. The two sides also haven't discussed an extension.
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Hakeem Nicks WR - NYG:
May 22, 9:12PM: Report: Hakeem...
Yahoo! Sports' Jason Cole reports Hakeem Nicks is unhappy with his contract, which is why he didn't show up to OTAs on Wednesday. The Giants now have a double dose of financially unhappy receivers in Nicks and restricted free agent Victor Cruz. Coach Tom Coughlin was noticeably irritated that Nicks was a no-show for "voluntary" OTAs, saying that the receiver "should be here." With Cruz seeking $8-10 million annually on a long-term deal, Cole expects Nicks to seek "closer to the range" of $10 million per year and possibly more. Nicks is expected to show up to the facility sometime this week, and we really wouldn't expect a long-term contract worked out before training camp.
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Bruce Carter LB - DAL:
May 22, 8:47PM: LB Carter to...
Bryan Broaddus of DallasCowboys.com believes the team's new 4-3 defense will make WLB Bruce Carter a "star." Carter has a ton of speed, and he projects as a natural fit in DC Monte Kiffin's scheme as a guy who can chase and make plays from the back side. The 25-year-old wasn't asked to rush the passer much from his old inside linebacker position, but Broaddus thinks he's going become a "problem for offenses off the edge." Carter just needs to stay off the trainer's table, and he'll be fine.
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Ramses Barden WR - (N/A):
May 22, 8:24PM: Giants could...
The Giants will bring in free agent WR Ramses Barden for a physical on Thursday. If all checks out well, Barden could sign a one-year deal. The 27-year-old former third-round pick said in February that it was "probably best to move on" from the Giants, but he hasn't generated any interest on the open market. He'll probably be back at the minimum salary and as the No. 5 receiver.
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Dwayne Harris WR - DAL:
May 22, 8:07PM: Dwayne Harris...
Bryan Broaddus of DallasCowboys.com "honestly believes" Dwayne Harris has made the "biggest jump" as a receiver, along with Dez Bryant. Broaddus believes third-round WR Terrance Williams will need a "great" training camp to beat Harris out for No. 3 duties. Harris has reportedly made great improvements with his route running and his overall catching ability. He's also noted as the team's best blocking receiver. Harris could flirt with inconsistent WR3 value in the Cowboys' high-volume passing attack.
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Ronnie Hillman RB - DEN:
May 22, 7:42PM: Ronnie Hillman...
Ronnie Hillman has packed on 15 pounds of muscle after dipping near 180 last season. Hillman was listed at 200, but apparently played nowhere close to that. OC Adam Gase believes Hillman "needs to keep that size." Gase has been impressed with Hillman in OTAs, particularly in pass protection. "The thing that he's shown us the last three days is at least his aggressiveness and willingness to go attack the blitzer." Ticketed for a change-of-pace role, Hillman must make major strides as a pass-protector after struggling with blitz pickup as a rookie.
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