Booger Rumors

[Tempest]

Anthony "Booger" McFarland, released last month by the Indianapolis Colts when he failed their physical, came to a contract agreement with the Steelers last night after meeting with team officials and taking a physical earlier in the day. He is a defensive lineman who is 6 feet, 300 pounds. He spent all last season on injured reserve with a knee injury. The Colts acquired McFarland in a trade with Tampa Bay in October 2006 for a second-round draft choice.

He was the Buccaneers' first-round draft choice in 1999 from LSU and played for Tampa Bay when Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was the secondary coach there.

[Buster]

I'm assuming he passed his physical?

I just don't think he has anything left in the tank.

[Stillers]

He's got boogers in the tank.

[Coryea]

He's better than Kirschke or Eason.

[Super Dave]

I'm assuming that like Hartig, another player who was released, that Booger will have no impact on our 3rd rd compensation for Faneca?

Man I wish Haggans would sign somewhere, anywhere, other than here.

[TMC]

I'm assuming that like Hartig, another player who was released, that Booger will have no impact on our 3rd rd compensation for Faneca?

Man I wish Haggans would sign somewhere, anywhere, other than here.

Correctamundo.

[Buster]

Man I wish Haggans would sign somewhere, anywhere, other than here.

Can't find a link, but heard that NFL network is reporting that Haggans just signed with Arizona.

[Chicoman]

He's better than Kirschke or Eason.

DING! DING!! DING!!! We have a WINNER!!!:eek:

[Max Power]

The booger singing is fine with me, we have no depth on the D-line. He still needs to pass a physical, but I'm guessing he knows he's going to pass it.

[SteelerScott]

Mmmmm, black-n-gold Booger.
http://www.booger92.com/
Didn't realize he was only 31.

[xjx]

If the rookies we bring in to camp don't show anything or can't measure up then Booger stays on. If one of the rooks has some game, Booger won't make the final cut. This is just a little insurance that we'll have enough DL come Sept.

[avoidlloyd]

He's better than Kirschke or Eason.


well so is my 11 year old....I do like the depth he brings and if he has anything in the tank he is an upgrade over both of those spares.

[JohnnyO]

We need a player named Booger.

Only need the first 10 seconds ----V

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[BermudaSteel]

Congrats Booger...I say cut Kirschke.

I think we'll be ok considering this is "patch management"...

[pete]

If he's healthy, it's a good depth signing.

[Steelersrule]

Congrats Booger...I say cut Kirschke.

I think we'll be ok considering this is "patch management"...


I think it was the post gazette story that said Ryan McBeam has not recovered from surgery. This is a good signing. Now on to the draft picks.

And Tomlin said don't hold your breath on more FA signings. :)

[jrock]

Good lord, are the Steelers trying to sign a decades worth of free agents in one year. This is very different for this team.

[Drac 58]

So, Tomlin picks Booger.


Nice.

[Steelz]

Good lord, are the Steelers trying to sign a decades worth of free agents in one year. This is very different for this team.

And the first free-agent household name since..... Dunce Stanley...Duec Stayley ..Duce Staly or whatever his name is..:D

[BermudaSteel]

Can't find a link, but heard that NFL network is reporting that Haggans just signed with Arizona.

I'm scouring the internet...can't find this anywhere...

ANYONE else heard this???

[Steelersrule]

I'm scouring the internet...can't find this anywhere...

ANYONE else heard this???

yea but it is not a link welcome on this site. :D

[leftcoaststeelerfan]

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08086/867942-66.stm

[pete]

Um. I haven't heard this anywhere other than this thread but...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_Haggans

Clark Haggans is listed as a Cardinal on his wiki page.

[Jmat]

The Steelers are denying that McFarland was signed.

[BLITZ 43]

I just heard on Sirius radio that Haggen and the Cards agreed on a 1 yr deal not terms released yet. As far as Booger goes I am all for it and here is why, we drafted Mcbean last year and he just sat there. If this is what we are going to do especially after Smith went down I am all for signing a guy like this. We let Mcbean sit while Eason played WTF?? Maybe this will lead to the departure of both Eason and Kirschke.

[LetMePlay]

Its fine. Improved our depth. Nothing exciting.

[K from Cal]

Another brilliant signing by Colbert. McFarland coming off the bench is powerful.

[stevew]

I'm betting Haggans didn't get enough money to cancel out Moore. That'd be awesome work by our front office, if true. :rolleyes:


Hell, they had to consider this was going to play out as such. Extremely poor decision making.

[pete]

I'm betting Haggans didn't get enough money to cancel out Moore. That'd be awesome work by our front office, if true. :rolleyes:


Hell, they had to consider this was going to play out as such. Extremely poor decision making.

How does the Steelers' front office dictate what other teams sign their players for?

[Doc]

The agent for Anthony "Booger" McFarland said the free-agent defensive tackle's visit with the Steelers went well but that an agreement on a contract between the two sides has not been reached.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_559113.html?source=rss&feed=9

[BLITZ 43]

Also just signed LS Warren to a 3 yr deal. Terms not released yet.

[Hines57]

Hope we sign him. Can't wait for the line...

We have a Booger

[t-bone]

" Booger has a nose "

[Coryea]

" Booger clogged it up"

[BermudaSteel]

Some more proof on the Haggan's deal...


| Print Haggans Has A New Home
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ― It appears as though the LaMarr Woodley Era in Pittsburgh has begun; that's because last year's starter at outside linebacker, Clark Haggans, has a new home.

Haggans has reportedly signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals.

The Steelers are expecting Woodley to fill Haggans spot in the starting lineup.

Woodley was the teams 2nd round pick in last year's draft.

Haggans drew very little interest in the free agent market drawing only a visit to the Cleveland Browns and Arizona. In Arizona, Haggans will be reunited with former Steelers assistants Ken Whisenhunt and Russ Grimm.

Haggans was drafted by the Steelers in the fifth round in the 2000 NFL Draft. Haggans started 61 games in his 8 years with the team and recorded 32.5 sacks.
(© MMVIII, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.)

[Spike]

I find it hard to believe Booger passed a physical - he's coming off a torn patellar tendon and wasn't expected to be ready for Week 1.

Somebody in the newsroom jump the gun again?

[Supersteeler]

I find it hard to believe Booger passed a physical - he's coming off a torn patellar tendon and wasn't expected to be ready for Week 1.

Somebody in the newsroom jump the gun again?
Steelers | Team agrees to terms with McFarland
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:23:18 -0700


Here's a new source from kffl. Looks legit.

Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms with free-agent DL Anthony McFarland (Colts) Wednesday, March 26. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

[Vindrow]

Is there any official word or link from the Steelers saying we signed McFarland?


Just wondering since they are denying that they signed him.

[Supersteeler]

Is there any official word or link from the Steelers saying we signed McFarland?

The Steelers will be the last to announce it. They actually just announced the Hartwig signing this morning for the first time....5 days after everyone else reported it. Nuff said...

[Blind Official]

The Steelers will be the last to announce it. They actually just announced the Hartwig signing this morning for the first time....5 days after everyone else reported it. Nuff said...

That's because they literally just signed Hartwig

[Supersteeler]

That's because they literally just signed Hartwig

Officially yes. However like 50 different media outlets reported that it was a done deal like 5 days ago. I was referring to the other thread of people complaining that the Steelers and and the official website are always behind on reporting moves. They wait until every detail is workd out before they can comment but everybody and their brother knew this was happenig since last week.

My point was if you are waiting for the team site to report it, you may be waiting until a few days from now even though the Post Gazette,the Trib Review and everyone else will be reporting it now.

[Steelerfan81]

So is he signed or what?

[Supersteeler]

So is he signed or what?

If you beleive the Indiapolis Star or the Post Gazette he is...I guess we'l just have to wait for official word.

[Spike]

Apparently so...

Steelers | Team agrees to terms with McFarland
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:23:18 -0700
Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star (http://www.kffl.com/link/216), reports the Pittsburgh Steelers (http://www.kffl.com/team/30/nfl) agreed to terms with free-agent DL Anthony McFarland (http://www.kffl.com/player/1808/nfl) (Colts) Wednesday, March 26. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.


<HR>Ex-Colt McFarland joins Steelers

Anthony "Booger'' McFarland has agreed to a contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The veteran defensive tackle was cut by the Indianapolis Colts in February after failing a physical.

McFarland, 30, missed the entire 2007 season after suffering a knee injury during training camp. The Colts acquired him in a trade with Tampa Bay during the 2006 season. He appeared 11 regular-season games and all four postseason games as the Colts defeated the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI.

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080326/SPORTS03/803260484/1004/SPORTS


Colts fans seem to like him

http://forum.colts.com/showthread.php?t=30014

[Far51]

Im guessing 1 year 780 k

[jpele]

How can anyone think this is an upgrade ? He's 30 something,never played in a 3-4 defense and only played 30 of the past 80 games.

Maybe the team wants to fill a spot in the hot tub .

[Spike]

Anybody with a heartbeat would be an upgrade over Eason.

[jpele]

First Mahan now Booger, guess it pays to know Mike Tomlin. The buddy system was my biggest complaint with Bill Cowher.

[Hines57]

How can anyone think this is an upgrade ? He's 30 something,never played in a 3-4 defense and only played 30 of the past 80 games.

Maybe the team wants to fill a spot in the hot tub .
Who said we were playing a 3-4 next year? With Booger in the middle we can go 4-3

[jpele]

Who said we were playing a 3-4 next year? With Booger in the middle we can go 4-3

Ok, I agree maybe we go 4-3. The question is ,can Booger play from the hot tub ?

[Steelz]

Who said we were playing a 3-4 next year? With Booger in the middle we can go 4-3

you know.... you could be on to something here..:rolleyes:

[Supersteeler]

Anybody with a heartbeat would be an upgrade over Eason.

Beat me to it. There are not too many who wouldn't be. He was a very good player for Tampa in his prime before the injries started and was regarded as one of the better Defensive Lineman in the league for a couple years. If he gets healthy and anywhere close to his past performance, he could be a real contributor.

[Hollywood Bags]

Hopefully a start to a permanent 4-3 defense

[Steelz]

But if Hampton plays the 4-3 anything like he's been playing the last few probowls.... he's not going to be around much longer. He sucks in 4-3.

[TDX27]

If they did sign him, when can he play? Another post had said he failed a physical for another team. So, are we overlooking that failure in hopes he will recover and play some time this year? Sounds a little iffy to me. I hope it works out, though.

[Hollywood Bags]

The failed physical was ;probably the result of him not accepting a paycut.

[Supersteeler]

If they did sign him, when can he play? Another post had said he failed a physical for another team. So, are we overlooking that failure in hopes he will recover and play some time this year? Sounds a little iffy to me. I hope it works out, though.

Well the physical in question was at least a month ago so he may just be healthier.

[BermudaSteel]

Ok, I agree maybe we go 4-3. The question is ,can Booger play from the hot tub ?

Nothing positive to say, noob?

[Hines57]

Farrior is UFA after this season. Dick LeBeau is 70. He won't be coaching forever. Sooner or later, we need to put the pieces in place to switch over to Tomlin's D.

[BermudaSteel]

Farrior is UFA after this season. Dick LeBeau is 70. He won't be coaching forever. Sooner or later, we need to put the pieces in place to switch over to Tomlin's D.

Here here - I'll drink to that...

[Far51]

temporary 4-3 which might be used sparely

RE Woodley
DT Smith
DT Mcfarland
LE Kiesiel
ROLB Harrisom
MLB Farrior
LOLB Timmons

[FAB802]

We've never had a 4x sweatsuit model. We definitely have depth in the trainers room now.

[jpele]

Nothing positive to say, noob?

No I don't,not on this signing. BTW I've been here for 5 years,just because you have nothing better to do than post every 10 minutes doesn't make you FO material.

We'll see what he has to offer,I think nothing.

[Thorndike]

So we've gone from signing Detroit cast offs to signing Tampa cast offs? Is this a step up or down?

[Supersteeler]

So we've gone from signing Detroit cast offs to signing Tampa cast offs? Is this a step up or down?

I think you should expect that any time you get a coach or GM from another team. They are going to look at the guys they know.

[SteelrzGirl]

Football side hurts my head this offseason. Badly. I try not to be a chicken little, but the sky is falling. Ive never felt so hopeless in a offseason.

[Supersteeler]

Football side hurts my head this offseason. Badly. I try not to be a chicken little, but the sky is falling. Ive never felt so hopeless in a offseason.

My God girl! Cheer up, it's not that bad. Hartwig is our stop gap that will carry us over until we find a young Center, hopefully Mahan can play Guard...if not Kemo will be in there. And we will address the O Line heavily next month. We need to get younger in a few positions and probably aren't winning a Superbowl next year, but we ain't exactly the Lions either, we'll be ok.

[Hines57]

The NFL draft will cure all....until Camp Tomlin starts up

[Drac 58]

While I'm not overly enthusiastic about the addition of Booger, if the contract is friendly what's the harm?

I know he was out on IR and not on vacation but a year off for a big lineman ain't a bad thing and may have given him a little rest in additon to a cleaned up knee. He did play a decent role in the Colts run defense in their Superbowl season.

If he's used situationally to help plug up the run, then eh.

I mean Great Myron’s Ghost, if he was lying gasping for breath on the field last December or January, Taylor and Jones-Drew would’ve had to at least run around him.

[SteelerFan448]

So we've gone from signing Detroit cast offs to signing Tampa cast offs? Is this a step up or down?

For the most part, our signings from Detroit turned out to be very good. So far, our signings from Tampa have been terrible.

[BermudaSteel]

No I don't,not on this signing. BTW I've been here for 5 years,just because you have nothing better to do than post every 10 minutes doesn't make you FO material.

We'll see what he has to offer,I think nothing.

I don't recall posting EVERY ten minutes? Ah, Dave, SG, T-Bone...how say ye???

[SteelrzGirl]

jpele is old school

[JJA]

Doesn't look like the Steelers have signed him yet....

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_559113.html

The agent for Anthony "Booger" McFarland said the free-agent defensive tackle's visit with the Steelers went well but that an agreement on a contract between the two sides has not been reached.
"The visit went extremely well in Pittsburgh and he was ecstatic when he got back," Karl Bernard said.

Bernard said a number of teams have expressed interest in the 6-foot, 300-pound McFarland.

McFarland has played eight seasons in the NFL and he and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin were together in Tampa Bay from 2001-05. McFarland, who helped the Colts win the Super Bowl in 2006, missed all of last season because of a knee injury.
Bernard said he is ahead of schedule in regard to his rehabilitation and that McFarland may be 100 percent for the start of training camp.

In other Steelers news, the team has signed long snapper Greg Warren to a three-year contract.

Warren, who has played in 48 consecutive regular-season games, had been a restricted free agent.

[Drac 58]

So the report came out early. Damn won't head coach Grimm be pissed. Oh wait.

[Hines57]

I bet they have a handshake deal or the framework for a deal in place and word got leaked.

[BlkNGoldBlood10]

Did some searching...found his personal website...not bad...take a look...
Anthony "Booger" McFarland Official Webpage (http://www.booger92.com/)


He is gonna have to get all that blue and white off that page now....time to lay it out with some Black n Gold!

[mightyguru]

He's kinda got a little arrowhead hair to him.

[mightyguru]

Farrior is UFA after this season. LeBeau is 70. He won't be coaching forever. Sooner or later, we need to put the pieces in place to switch over to Tomlin's D.

This is correct.

[Far51]

we have no one ready to replace Farrior, Timmons is being groomed to play RILB and even tough Farrior is 33, he doesn't look wasted, should re-sign for 2 years 3 mill type deal, B/c Foote is no where strong enough to play the mac side, he even as a a rilb just gets driven over and whiffs on tackles more than Lord Tyrone. unless their is gonna be some good LB that can play the mac in 3-4 its best to retain Farrior, unless Timmons is a absolute stud.
But then again we could see the switch to the 43 so they could just leave Timmons as the MLB.
Time will tell, if we see at times some 4-3 fronts then we know for sure to expect that as our base, maybe for a year orr 2 we go hybrid until big Casey's deal is done or when it is AFFORDABLE TO RELEASE HIM.

[Smooth Criminal]

We need to invest alot more picks into the defense, no matter what scheme we play in. Were getting older in the front 7. Even with Timmons and Woodley taking starting linebacker spots we may lose Farrior and that lease a huge hole at LILB. Plus we need a DE that can start over Keisel, and another to replace Smith who is getting old.

We need a whole new line for a 4-3. Woodley can play an end but I don't have faith in Keisel and Hampton won't fit well. Aaron Smith doesn't have many years. Plus we'll need a LOLB in a 4-3 with Harrison and Timmons starting at the other spots.

[ekeicher16]

Haggans did sign a 1 year deal with the cardinals

[SteelerFan448]

Alright, I've heard about this so-called 'hybrid' scheme that the Steelers may or may not be running. I don't recall seeing anything too hybrid or exotic from the Steelers defense last season outside of being extremely soft after Aaron Smith got hurt. So someone please explain this 'hybrid' scheme and what makes it so great.

[smithessmokin]

steelcityinsider.com just said that we did not sign mcfarland because he barely passed their physical

the other sources are false


http://pit.scout.com/2/719017.html

[Supersteeler]

Uh oh. You just did a big no-no. Tsk. Tsk.

[dobre shunka]

Does this mean he's been wiped under the coffee-table and forgotten?

[Steeltime]

Anthony "Booger" McFarland during his physical:

http://www.pitt.edu/~bdc10/drivers/albert.jpg

[Hollywood Bags]

Looks like the Steelers pulled their offer.

http://www.timesonline.com/articles/2008/03/26/sports/doc47eabf3ce7383168875825.txt

[Southern Steeler]

Looks like we got boogered. Or almost, anyway.

[TheStoneMan]

the nfl network says we did sign him, also that haggans is a cardinal so do we get a pick from that?

[topseed]

That dude from the Indy Star could have booger all over his face.

[SteelrzGirl]

yes no yes no yes no yes no which the fuck is it? God the Steelers are annoyng me.

[TheStoneMan]

nflnetwork reported that we have signed booger

[Steeltime]

yes no yes no yes no yes no which the is it? God the Steelers are annoyng me.

Are you trying to pick a fight with Booger?

[Big Fella]

the nfl network says we did sign him, also that haggans is a cardinal so do we get a pick from that?

I don't understand the entire process of awarding compensation picks, but I do know if there were to be one it would be in 09.

[Jmat]

So we've gone from signing Detroit cast offs to signing Tampa cast offs? Is this a step up or down?

And Arizona is signing Steelers castoffs.
Tomlin knows these guys he's getting.
Whiz knows the guys he's getting.

We'll see how it all works out.

[TDX27]

Sign Booger to that absolute minimum and make his salary all about incentives. If he can't play, he doesn't get paid.

[BermudaSteel]

It's still not official, yet...

No deal yet

The Steelers have not reached an agreement on a contract with free-agent defensive tackle Anthony "Booger" McFarland, his agent said Wednesday.

McFarland met with the Steelers on Tuesday.

"The visit went extremely well in Pittsburgh," Karl Bernard said, "and he was ecstatic when he got back."

But, Bernard added, the two sides have yet to agree to a deal and that other teams are also interested in the 6-1, 300-pound McFarland.

McFarland has played eight seasons in the NFL, and he and Tomlin were together in Tampa Bay from 2001-05.

McFarland, who helped the Colts win the Super Bowl in 2006, missed all of last season because of a knee injury.

Bernard said he is well ahead of schedule in regard to his rehabilitation and that McFarland may be 100 percent for the start of training camp.

[Hallmarky]

the nfl network says we did sign him, also that haggans is a cardinal so do we get a pick from that?

I think they determine the value Haggans adds to the Cards to detemine if we get a comp pick in next year's draft. Booger was released so he does not effect our comp pick. Our best bet at getting a comp pick is Faneca.

[Spike]

Maybe next time Bags will show the text....


Steelers: McFarland not signed; Haggans leaves, Warren stays

By Mike Bires, Times Sports Staff

The Steelers appeared set to sign free-agent defensive lineman Anthony McFarland on Tuesday night. But after working him out Wednesday morning, they withdrew their offer.

A Steelers spokesman said late Wednesday afternoon that no deal has been struck with McFarland.

Apparently, McFarland flunked his physical. A 10-year veteran with 85 career starts, McFarland missed last season with a knee injury. McFarland played for Tampa Bay and Indianapolis.

Meanwhile, the Steelers did re-sign long-snapper Greg Warren. A restricted free agent, Warren agreed to a three-year contract worth $2.3 million with a signing bonus of $395,000.

In other free agent news, former Steelers linebacker Clark Haggans signed with the Arizona Cardinals.


http://www.timesonline.com/articles/2008/03/26/sports/doc47eabf3ce7383168875825.txt

[Doc]

we flicked the booger away...

[Supersteeler]

Hey, if he's still can;t pass a physical it would be stupid to give him a contract. If they are set on signing more DL depth, I'm sure they can find a vet that at least is healthy. However, even if Booger had an amputed leg, he'd still be an upgrade over Eason.

[SteelerScott]

NFL - Sports Rumors Thursday, Mar 27, 2008 7:15 am EDT

McFarland fails physical, Steelers withdraw offer

The Pittsburgh Steelers appeared set to sign free-agent defensive lineman Anthony McFarland on Tuesday night. But after working him out Wednesday morning, they withdrew their offer according to the Beaver County Times.

A Steelers spokesman said late Wednesday afternoon that no deal has been struck with McFarland.

Apparently, McFarland flunked his physical. A 10-year veteran with 85 career starts, McFarland missed last season with a knee injury. McFarland played for Tampa Bay and Indianapolis.

Source: Beaver County Times
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/post/McFarland-fails-physical-Steelers-withdraw-offe?urn=nfl,73691
--------------------------------------------------


SIGH, so much for a good-depth signing.

[Spike]

I find it hard to believe Booger passed a physical - he's coming off a torn patellar tendon and wasn't expected to be ready for Week 1.

Somebody in the newsroom jump the gun again?

toot

toot

[thesteelcity]

It's a shame Booger is losing out on jobs because of his injury, but I also can't blame teams for wanting a healthy body to count on for depth and a possible starter.

[jpele]

Nothing positive to say, noob?


Guess your post count didn't help with this one.

McFarland fails physical, Steelers withdraw offer (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/post/McFarland-fails-physical-Steelers-withdraw-offe?urn=nfl,73691)

[steelz09]

It has been reported that McFarland failed a physical and will not be signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers. This report comes as a disappointment to Steeler Nation who though McFarland would provide solid depth on the defensive line. Additionally, this would have allowed the Steelers to look in other directions such as OL, CB, WR/LB early in the draft.

[BermudaSteel]

Dammit Jim!!!

This is going to get INTERESTING - real quick!

[K from Cal]

That's a Booger Bummer!

[BermudaSteel]

Guess your post count didn't help with this one.

McFarland fails physical, Steelers withdraw offer (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/post/McFarland-fails-physical-Steelers-withdraw-offe?urn=nfl,73691)

Something itching ya today...or do you always like "living in the past"?

Pele, Pelay, Peeled Potato - whatever - let's move on, chief, we agree to disagree. Period.