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Cardinals Sign Mountain Lions QB

December 7, 2010 - United Football League (UFL 1)
Sacramento Mountain Lions News Release


JACKSONVILLE, FL - Tuesday, December 7, 2010 - Sacramento Mountain Lions quarterback RICHARD BARTEL has signed a contract with the National Football League's Arizona Cardinals, and has been added to their active roster.

Bartel served as the Mountain Lions' number two quarterback behind Daunte Culpepper throughout the 2010 United Football League season and when he saw action, completed 3 of 3 pass attempts for 29 yards and rushed once for two yards. Bartel signed with Sacramento on September 14, four days prior to the season-opener.

Under contract with the UFL until February 28, Bartel was subject to the UFL transfer fee, which was reduced to $25,000 to allow players the option of personally paying the amount in the event an NFL team would not make the payment.

Three UFL players have so far signed with NFL teams since the transfer fee was reduced - Bartel, running back Lorenzo Booker (Hartford Colonials to Minnesota Vikings) and defensive end Eric Moore (Florida Tuskers to New England Patriots). The $25,000 fees for those three players have been paid by either a personal player payment or a NFL team payment.

During the Mountain Lions season, Sacramento offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach Mike Kruczek said the team was lucky to have Bartel as its back up signal-caller.

"I think all coaches want someone behind the starter who is capable," said Kruczek. "A quality backup really gives us as coaches peace of mind. He has NFL experience, and that is a huge advantage."

Bartel came to the UFL after spending 2010 training camp with the NFL's Washington Redskins. He served as the Redskins' No. 3 quarterback for six games during the 2009 season, and also has been on practice squads with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys. Bartel was originally an undrafted free agent with the Cowboys in 2007.



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