Posted on 03/14/2006 11:59:14 PM PST by NonValueAdded
The Dolphins completed a trade with Minnesota for quarterback Daunte Culpepper on Tuesday after talks with free agent quarterback Drew Brees hit a standstill.
Two sources confirmed that the Dolphins gave up a second round pick to the Vikings in the upcoming draft for Culpepper shortly after hearing that Brees received a six-year, $60 million contract from the Saints. The deal includes $10 million guaranteed, according to Brees' agent, Tom Condon.
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Culpepper was on his way to South Florida from Orlando to meet with the team. Culpepper is also expected to be examined by team physicians to check out his surgically repaired right knee.
The deal is pending a physical.
(Excerpt) Read more at miami.com ...
ping
Maybe he will learn how to hold onto the ball in Miami
Is he not still tainted with the "Love Boat case"? Having decided to play the race card to mitigate his behavior, Culpepper is facing trial on misdemeanor charges of indecent conduct and lewdness.
When will teams learn the T.O lesson. If you invest good money in a player with a pile of baggage, only bad things are going to happen.
I see no up side to this trade for the Fins.
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