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Banta-Cain might have some leverage | ProFootballTalk.com
Banta-Cain might have some leverage
Posted by Mike Florio on October 20, 2009 11:00 AM ET
Though the Patriots apparently cut linebacker Tully Banta-Cain with the intent of bringing him back in short order, New England might have some competition for his services.
Per a league source, the Browns are sniffing around Banta-Cain, and they might make a serious run at swiping him.
Banta-Cain has played under Browns coach Eric Mangini and defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, and Banta-Cain likely would instantly become a starter in the Browns' 3-4 defense.
Even if he's not interested, Banta-Cain could flirt with the Browns in order to get something more than a prorated one-year minimum deal from the Patriots.
Bottom line? He's got leverage. The question is whether he'll use it.
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