General Free Agency News Thread

[benefactor]

Teams can start negotiating contracts as of midnight last night. No deals can be made official until Tuesday, but they can get the general framework done.

Some early news:

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[Lincoln]

I'd love for the skins to get Winston. He would be the perfect fit at RT for the ZBS. It's sad we had to start a career third stringer all year. Fuck polumbus.

I hope we get our 18 mill cap money back. Skins biggest needs are corner safety and rt. maybe a big WR, hankerson has potential but he drops way too many fucking passes

[Lincoln]

Lol the nfl punishing the skins for breaking a rule when said rule wasn't even in effect because of the uncapped year. Fuck this

[benefactor]

Yeah...I wouldn't mind having Winston back either for Houston. He is balls in pass blocking but his outstanding run blocking makes up for it.

[Lincoln]

Paulson and my nigga DY is back. Looks like Fred Davis is gone. This offense was beast before he went down

[monosylab1k]

:lmao James Harrison getting his career concussed by the Steelers. Can't wait in five years when ESPN writes an article about how he's broke and homeless with severe brain damage.

[td4mvp2k]

Adrian Wilson and Steven Jackson defined toughness, physical play and intimidation in the NFC West when the division was known for none of those things.

It's only fitting Wilson and Jackson are leaving together.

While it's possible one or both could return to the division in some capacity, Wilson's release Friday and Jackson's decision to void his contract signal significant changes.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/93386/first-steven-jackson-now-adrian-wilson

[Lincoln]

fuck yeah, we brought back paulsen(decent cheap option at TE) and DY (top 3 fullback in the league imo, main reason why our running game was so good)

also brought back lichty at LG who had a great year...hope he can stay healthy

brought back rob jackson who went beast mode once orakpo went down. while orakpo is a top pass rusher in the league, jackson is GREAT in coverage and had multiple picks last season. his sack numbers went up towards the end once haslett started using him as a blitzer.

hope the fucking o line can stay healthy all year again next season..that was key. sucks we aint gonna sign any big name FA tho and prob gonna lose prob fred davis, a fucking playmaker on offense.

[Lincoln]

DUNCANownsKOBE monosylab1k

How is Kyle Arrington. Skins want him

[monosylab1k]

Okay as a nickel corner, pretty shitty overall tbh. He got way overrated last year cuz he got a ton of INTs but overall he blows

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

He's a solid special trainer and as mono said is a decent nickel corner. Of Washington plans on making him a #1 or #2 corner they'll quickly regret it.

[johnsmith]

I just read on yahoo that the Broncos are gonna make a run at Revis.

[J.T.]

I just read on yahoo that the Broncos are gonna make a run at Revis.

Real glad Denver is now the team that's going to be fucked when Manning retires instead of Indy. Dodged that bullet.

[benefactor]

Speaking of the Broncos...they going to get their shit straightened out with Dumervil?

[TIMMYtoZO]

:lol The rumors on Revis and the Broncos have been shot down on one Broncos message board. Elway wouldn't blow this kind of money on a fucking corner. Peyton Manning was an exception, but Revis is not especially when Denver badly needs to beef up their defensive tackle position. They need to improve their interior pressure so QB's can't easily avoid the edges like Flacco did in the playoffs.

[TIMMYtoZO]

:lol Giants sign Cullen Jenkins to a 3 year deal.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

:lol Giants sign Cullen Jenkins to a 3 year deal.
What do you think of that deal, daunte? I'm assuming he basically replaces canty

[TIMMYtoZO]

What do you think of that deal, daunte? I'm assuming he basically replaces canty

If Jenkins has anything left in the tank, then cool, but I want Marvin Austin to step up and be the other starter next to Joseph. Austin was out of football for 2 years before this last year and hurt his back in camp, so he was rushed into everything. I expect bigger things from him this season, but he has to stay healthy. Kuhn and Shaun Rogers are coming off season ending injuries, so Jenkins will help ease them back.

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol The rumors on Revis and the Broncos have been shot down on one Broncos message board. Elway wouldn't blow this kind of money on a fucking corner. Peyton Manning was an exception, but Revis is not especially when Denver badly needs to beef up their defensive tackle position. They need to improve their interior pressure so QB's can't easily avoid the edges like Flacco did in the playoffs.

Broncos have needed help on the D-line since 2006, tbh..I wouldn't hold my breath..

[Chinook]

Damn. Seahawks land Harvin:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9040142/minnesota-vikings-trade-percy-harvin-seattle-seahawks-sources

[benefactor]

Yup...looks like they will give up this years first for him.

[Lincoln]

Wallace to dolphins

[Chinook]

I like the deal. If they can get Swope to do the underneath stuff, Tannehill is going to have some good weapons.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

I know harvin was an MVP candidate before his injury but a 1st rounder is a lot to give up for him. Idk why Seattle would start making these kinds of trades when building through the draft worked so well for them.

[Lincoln]

Luckiy it's a buyers market this year for safeties and corners considering its a good draft year for those positions. Skins should be able to get a quality player or two with bargain contracts.

If harvin can stay healthy and not be a bitch, that offense will be explosive. Good trade for both teams tbh

[Chinook]

I know harvin was an MVP candidate before his injury but a 1st rounder is a lot to give up for him. Idk why Seattle would start making these kinds of trades when building through the draft worked so well for them.

A low first isn't that bad of a deal if they can get Harvin to agree to a new deal. They've really been unlucky with their receivers. Rice has been hurt a lot, and besides some hail marys, Tate hasn't been that special. It was either use a first on Harvin or Austin.

[TIMMYtoZO]

Broncos have needed help on the D-line since 2006, tbh..I wouldn't hold my breath..

Elway is now running the show. They already have Wolf(spelling?) who will be better. This draft is said to be deep at DT plus you have free agency. As long as Dumervil stays, Denver should have a complete defensive line next season.

[Clipper Nation]

Damn. Seahawks land Harvin:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9040142/minnesota-vikings-trade-percy-harvin-seattle-seahawks-sources
Staaaaaaaaacked! :lobt2:

[Shane27]

Boldin to niners for 6th rd pick per espn..

[DeadlyDynasty]

Anquan Boldin traded to the 49ers for a 6th rounder:wow

[TIMMYtoZO]

:lol Giants put a 1st round tender on Victor Cruz. So the Giants will keep Cruz, or get a 1st round pick out of it. Win/Win for Jerry Reese. As much as I love Cruz, he can be replaced. Nicks will be up for a new deal next year, and he is a legit #1 guy. Cruz is a #2 who wants #1 money. I saw how much he struggled without Nicks last year. Rueben Randle is also waiting in the wings.

[DPG21920]

Is it just me or is that a great move by SF? I mean, how can you trade Boldin just a few months removed from a SB victory where he beasted all playoffs? He was their best big play WR (not big play in terms of deep balls, but big moments and key conversions) and now he's going to a loaded team.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Is it just me or is that a great move by SF? I mean, how can you trade Boldin just a few months removed from a SB victory where he beasted all playoffs? He was their best big play WR (not big play in terms of deep balls, but big moments and key conversions) and now he's going to a loaded team.

and for just a 6th rounder too. Big bro lookin' out for lil bro

[monosylab1k]

Boldin is saying he'll retire if he can't play for Baltimore. We'll see

[ace3g]

Kap, Gore, Boldin, Crab, Davis

[Chinook]

Interesting development, for sure. I guess the Ravens aren't as high on Boldin as I thought.

[Lincoln]

Flacco will be exposed next season. Quote me faggots

[Chinook]

Flacco will be exposed next season. Quote me faggots

He may. But I'm waiting to see what the Ravens do now. They have a great track record of replacing the players they let go. They may have a great plan in mind. I'm excited to see what the young receivers on the team have.

I wonder if this means Jones is safe.

[J.T.]

Ravens going to lose a lot of players at the expense of Flacco's deal. I think dude got severely overpaid for winning the Super Bowl. I know that's the goal in the NFL, but just because you do it once does not mean you will do it again. Your $100 million dollar QB can't throw the ball to himself.

[Chinook]

Ravens going to lose a lot of players at the expense of Flacco's deal. I think dude got severely overpaid for winning the Super Bowl. I know that's the goal in the NFL, but just because you do it once does not mean you will do it again. Your $100 million dollar QB can't throw the ball to himself.

True. As a Colts fan, you know all about how badly a quarterback's deal can hamstring a team. I've said way too many times to count that I hate that contract, and I was more than willing to let the Browns give up two firsts to overpay Joe. I totally agree with you there.

But Boldin's release had nothing to do with Flacco's deal. Joe's only counting for $6.8 Million this season. In fact, Boldin was counting for more (about $7 Million). This was the last year of his deal, so it's not like they were worrying about the future impact of Boldin's contract. Flacco's deal may end up costing Suggs and Ngata in 2014 and 2015, respectively. But right now, if any one player's contract led to Boldin's trade, it's Lardius Webb.

[leemajors]

Is it just me or is that a great move by SF? I mean, how can you trade Boldin just a few months removed from a SB victory where he beasted all playoffs? He was their best big play WR (not big play in terms of deep balls, but big moments and key conversions) and now he's going to a loaded team.

yeah great move for nothing by SF.

[symple19]

Bwahahahahahahahah

[symple19]

9er front office doing work. Amazing move

[Chinook]

9er front office doing work. Amazing move

They're rumored to be the favorites to sign away Ed, as well. That would be insane.

[J.T.]

True. As a Colts fan, you know all about how badly a quarterback's deal can hamstring a team. I've said way too many times to count that I hate that contract, and I was more than willing to let the Browns give up two firsts to overpay Joe. I totally agree with you there.

But Boldin's release had nothing to do with Flacco's deal. Joe's only counting for $6.8 Million this season. In fact, Boldin was counting for more (about $7 Million). This was the last year of his deal, so it's not like they were worrying about the future impact of Boldin's contract. Flacco's deal may end up costing Suggs and Ngata in 2014 and 2015, respectively. But right now, if any one player's contract led to Boldin's trade, it's Lardius Webb.

Well, Manning frequently restructured his contract to help the team out when it was clear it was going to cause problems with the salary cap. I trust Flacco and his agent will work with the Ravens when needed to lessen his cap hit. That might help you sign/re-sign a player or two but it's still only a temporary solution. Trust me being a Colts fan I know both how important an elite QB is to winning the Super Bowl, but I also know how important it is to not stake your team's title shot on just one guy. At the end of the day you just don't want one player eating up 18-20% of the team's cap.

[Chinook]

Well, Manning frequently restructured his contract to help the team out when it was clear it was going to cause problems with the salary cap. I trust Flacco and his agent will work with the Ravens when needed to lessen his cap hit. That might help you sign/re-sign a player or two but it's still only a temporary solution. Trust me being a Colts fan I know both how important an elite QB is to winning the Super Bowl, but I also know how important it is to not stake your team's title shot on just one guy. At the end of the day you just don't want one player eating up 18-20% of the team's cap.

Damned straight. No player is worth that money. Not Flacco, not Manning, not Brees, not Rodgers. The 49ers were one muffed snap away from the Super Bowl with a first-round bust, and they were five yards away from winning it all with a second-rounder starting his ninth game. But they'll almost certainly forget that and give Kaepernick $22M a year after next season.

[phxspurfan]

<3 Boldin, even when he was under appreciated in AZ. Great get by the 9ers.

[Avante]

Flacco will be exposed next season. Quote me faggots

Dumb as a rock aren't ya?

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Dumb as a rock aren't ya?
:lmao going into witness protection after the superbowl and coming back after the 49ers get Boldin
:lmao front runner

[Lincoln]

Dumb as a rock aren't ya?

You were confident the 9ers would win. Lol

[djohn2oo8]

Texans cut Kevin Walter. Thank you gawd based gawddd!!! Time to find a legit #2 reciever.

[manufan10]

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[manufan10]

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[benefactor]

Texans cut Kevin Walter. Thank you gawd based gawddd!!! Time to find a legit #2 reciever.
Money move. They will use the funds to retain FA's and go WR with the first pick.

[benefactor]

Bills release Fitzpatrick.

[JoeTait75]

Browns apparently on the verge of signing Paul Kruger. 5 yrs, 40 million.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/kruger-will-strike-it-richf-in-cleveland/

[Chinook]

Browns apparently on the verge of signing Paul Kruger. 5 yrs, 40 million.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/kruger-will-strike-it-richf-in-cleveland/

Beat me to it. Damn, I was hoping it was going to be for more than that. I really want the Ravens to get a third-rounder for him.

[vander]

Chargers need offensive linemen more than any team has ever needed offensive linemen.

they need to open up the check book for Long, Levitre, AND Vollmer!

:hungry:

[JoeTait75]

Beat me to it. Damn, I was hoping it was going to be for more than that. I really want the Ravens to get a third-rounder for him.

Got him for relatively cheap. My concern is that he'll be another Ed Hartwell- a product of the system and a beneficiary of the guys around him that falls off the face of the earth when he leaves Baltimore.

[Chinook]

Got him for relatively cheap. My concern is that he'll be another Ed Hartwell- a product of the system and a beneficiary of the guys around him that falls off the face of the earth when he leaves Baltimore.

Definitely a concern. The good thing is that he will have Sheard on the other side. The biggest reason why former Ravens fail is because they're expected to produce by themselves when they had great teammates next to them in Baltimore.

[benefactor]

Looks like James Casey might be headed to Philly. Not surprising. Would have loved to have him back but teams have caught on to his talent and now he will get paid.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Chargers need offensive linemen more than any team has ever needed offensive linemen.

The Cardinals say hai :lol

[Clipper Nation]

Chargers need offensive linemen more than any team has ever needed offensive linemen.

they need to open up the check book for Long, Levitre, AND Vollmer!

:hungry:
So of course, that dumbass Spanos keeps the checkbook closed, lets Levitre and Vasquez get away, and signs some cheap scrub from the Eagles :lol

:cry "But... but... we can't spend money in FA because we overpaid David Boston in 2003!" :cry

At this point, I'd just trade Rivers for whatever we can get and start Collapsing for Clowney, Blowing for Bridgewater, or Jobbing for Johnny, tbh....

[Trill Clinton]

nnamdi's downfall is a shame.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Letting Andy Levitre walk is so fucking stupid.

[Trill Clinton]

damn, ellerbe to the dolphins?!?

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Kruger, Ellerbe, and Boldin all gone :lol

They better keep Reed, but even then their team seems blown to hell.

[Raven]

Got him for relatively cheap. My concern is that he'll be another Ed Hartwell- a product of the system and a beneficiary of the guys around him that falls off the face of the earth when he leaves Baltimore.

very possible, i still think it is a good move though..

[benefactor]

Holy shit...who is playing LB in Baltimore?

[J.T.]

Colts have added (former team):

OT Gosder Cherilus (Lions)
OG Donald Thomas (Patriots)
DE Lawrence Sidbury (Falcons)
CB Greg Toler (Cardinals)
LB Erik Walden (Packers)

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Holy shit...who is playing LB in Baltimore?
Manti Te'o :lol

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Colts have added (former team):

OT Gosder Cherilus (Lions)
OG Donald Thomas (Patriots)
DE Lawrence Sidbury (Falcons)
CB Greg Toler (Cardinals)
LB Erik Walden (Packers)
I like what I saw from Donald Thomas last year when he was filling in for Mankins. Looks fully capable of being a starter tbh

[The Batman]

Colts have added (former team):

OT Gosder Cherilus (Lions)
OG Donald Thomas (Patriots)
DE Lawrence Sidbury (Falcons)
CB Greg Toler (Cardinals)
LB Erik Walden (Packers)

Good shit.

[The Batman]

Kruger, Ellerbe, and Boldin all gone :lol

They better keep Reed, but even then their team seems blown to hell.

:lol Reed is gone too.
:lol Flacco

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

:lol Reed is gone too.

?

[J.T.]

I like what I saw from Donald Thomas last year when he was filling in for Mankins. Looks fully capable of being a starter tbh

tbh i could've started at guard on the 2012 colts

but i do appreciate your opinion, hope he works out for us. should be an instant upgrade.

[benefactor]

Manti Te'o :lol
rofl

[The Batman]

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Srry, meant to type will be gone too.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Srry, meant to type will be gone too.
I'm not sure. Baltimore's owner has publicly said he wants to resign Reed, Baltimore can't afford to lose him at this point, and it's not like they used the cap room they created by trading Boldin to resign other players :lol

[manufan10]

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:lol

[The Batman]

I'm not sure. Baltimore's owner has publicly said he wants to resign Reed, Baltimore can't afford to lose him at this point, and it's not like they used the cap room they created by trading Boldin to resign other players :lol

Hopefully he looks at the team, defense mainly being depleted thanks to Flacco, and decides to take his talents elsewhere, just so we can all :lol at Flacco.

[The Batman]

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:lol

:rollin

[benefactor]

Chinook is much more nervous than he was this morning.

[Chinook]

Chinook (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=37557) is much more nervous than he was this morning.

I'm still all right. In 2009, the Ravens lost Bart Scott and Jason Brown, who were both contributing at the same level that Ellerbe and Kruger were. He replaced them with McClain and Birk. Two years ago, Ozzie got rid of Mason, Heap, and McGaheeight before training camp. He replaced them with Evans (ugh), Dickson (and Pitta), Ricky Williams.

He replaces good players all the time. I have faith he'll do it again, especially with 12 draft picks. I won't be worried until after training camp.

[manufan10]

I'm still all right. In 2009, the Ravens lost Bart Scott and Jason Brown, who were both contributing at the same level that Ellerbe and Kruger were. He replaced them with McClain and Birk. Two years ago, Ozzie got rid of Mason, Heap, and McGaheeight before training camp. He replaced them with Evans (ugh), Dickson (and Pitta), Ricky Williams.

He replaces good players all the time. I have faith he'll do it again, especially with 12 draft picks. I won't be worried until after training camp.

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[Chinook]

Once again, I'm hoping for a huge contract. Two thirds next year would be awesome.

Still hoping Ed comes back, though.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Hey JoeTait75, is Josh Cribbs still as good of a return man as he was a few years ago? Patriots are rumored to be pursuing him and I'm curious how much of an upgrade he'd be in a return game that was abysmal last year.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

The Ravens are still winning their division without much of a fight. Pittsburgh is getting murdered by the cap just as much as Baltimore is (if not more), while Boldin is the only really huge loss for Baltimore thus far (outside of Lewis obviously). Terrell Suggs being healthy + Upshaw having experience will somewhat replace Kruger. Losing Boldin OTOH makes Baltimore's receiving corps pretty weak and one dimensional though.

[gaKNOW!blee]

The Ravens are still winning their division without much of a fight. Pittsburgh is getting murdered by the cap just as much as Baltimore is (if not more), while Boldin is the only really huge loss for Baltimore thus far (outside of Lewis obviously). Terrell Suggs being healthy + Upshaw having experience will somewhat replace Kruger. Losing Boldin OTOH makes Baltimore's receiving corps pretty weak and one dimensional though.

i gotta disagree with "without much of a fight" part. Cincy has a pretty nice young defense, and even though I believe Dalton is overrated, if they can get a compliment with Green, then they have a legit chance.

[Chinook]

The Ravens are still winning their division without much of a fight. Pittsburgh is getting murdered by the cap just as much as Baltimore is (if not more), while Boldin is the only really huge loss for Baltimore thus far (outside of Lewis obviously). Terrell Suggs being healthy + Upshaw having experience will somewhat replace Kruger. Losing Boldin OTOH makes Baltimore's receiving corps pretty weak and one dimensional though.

Baltimore had the cap room to re-sign one of them, but I don't think they wanted to pay Ellerbe $7 Million a year. Kruger's deal wasn't terrible, but I don't think he was worth it. I doubt they'd have made those moves even with a lot of cap room.

Boldin's trade is interesting, but I think it's important to note that they didn't need to move him. They were safely under the cap with him still on the roster. Also, they could have cut Leach and Jones and saved $6 Million. They traded Boldin because they believed they could do something more useful with the money. I'm interested to see what that is.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Losing Ellerbe is the only real surprise I've seen from Baltimore so far

[manufan10]

Chris Canty has signed with the Ravens.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Baltimore had the cap room to re-sign one of them, but I don't think they wanted to pay Ellerbe $7 Million a year. Kruger's deal wasn't terrible, but I don't think he was worth it. I doubt they'd have made those moves even with a lot of cap room.
Agreed completely. Both players are overpaid now and neither one will be difficult to replace. If the keep Reed their defense will play at the same level it played this year given they're getting Webb back too.


Boldin trade is interesting, but I think it's important to note that they didn't need to move him. They were safely under the cap with him still on the roster. Also, they could have cut Leach and Jones and saved $6 Million. They traded Boldin because they believed they could do something more useful with the money. I'm interested to see what that is.
I have a hard time imagining a better way to use that $6M after the playoff run Boldin had and the fact he added an element to their offense no one else they have adds.

[Chinook]

Chris Canty has signed with the Ravens.

Nice. I think a 3-4 DL of Canty, Ngata and Jones will be more than solid. McPhee and Cody will be good depth, and I still expect them to draft another lineman.

[Chinook]

I have a hard time imagining a better way to use that $6M after the playoff run Boldin had and the fact he added an element to their offense no one else they have adds.

They have Tandon Doss, who was drafted to replace Boldin (who knows if that works out), as well as Dickson to try to slid into that role. Depending on how they feel about Jacoby as their number two, they may be looking for a shifty receiver rather than a strong, over-the-middle threat. I've also heard Greg Jennings rumors...

To replace Ellerbe, I've hear the Ravens might pursue Ronaldo McClain. That would be something of a gamble, but I would be intrigued for sure.

[JoeTait75]

Hey JoeTait75, is Josh Cribbs still as good of a return man as he was a few years ago? Patriots are rumored to be pursuing him and I'm curious how much of an upgrade he'd be in a return game that was abysmal last year.

I heard he was going to Arizona, tbh.

And no, he's nowhere near the level he was at from 2007-09. He's sustained several concussions, he fumbled six times last year and hasn't scored a kick-return TD since the '09 season.

I'm not writing him off completely, though. He can still perform at a very high level for stretches. He was unhappy his last couple of years in Cleveland (not that I blame him) so going to a team like the Pats might re-invigorate him a little bit.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Miami releases Karlos Dansby

Basically trading Dansby for Ellerbe costed Miami a lot of money and I really don't see how it's worth it. I'd still take Dansby over Ellerbe for 1 season.

[Chinook]

Canty's deal is $8M/3. That's great value.

And I agree on Dansby. It would be funny to see him sign with the Ravens and essentially get traded twice.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

I have a bunch Baltimore goes after James Harrison and gets him for pretty good value as Kruger's replacement.

[TIMMYtoZO]

:lol The Giants get Aaron Ross back. I actually like this move. That should pretty much end their free agency offseason.

[Chinook]

I have a bunch Baltimore goes after James Harrison and gets him for pretty good value as Kruger's replacement.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-veteran-linebacker-james-harrisons-agent-talks-with-ravens-20130312,0,1079751.story


Former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison has been talking with the Ravens, according to his agent.Agent Bill Parise told The Baltimore Sun he's spoken with Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome regarding the former NFL Defensive Player of the Year as well as six other teams.
"I've talked to Ozzie, sure have, had a good talk about James," Parise said. "It's early and we're not in negotiations, but we're having some good conversations. Baltimore would be an outstanding place for James to play because he knows the division and has that familiarity and they're a class organization. We'll see where it goes."

[TIMMYtoZO]

:lol at the Miami Dolphins moves. They are looking at 2nd place in that division as long as Tom Brady is around. And a big :lol at Tampa Bay and their building through free agency.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Idk how the fuck Ireland still has a job. He's maybe the worst GM in football.

[Chinook]

Tampa Bay is apparently the frontrunner to land Revis.

[manufan10]

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[benefactor]

Casey to the Eagles...3 years/14.5 million. They can have him for that price.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Watch Heyward-Bey sign with a quality QB and flourish next year :lol

[Chinook]

Phillip Wheeler to Miami on a $26M/5 deal.

[DeadlyDynasty]

lol Stephen Ross doing his best Daniel Snyder impression.

[DeadlyDynasty]

I think the Bills have finally found a recipe for success after 14 years of no playoffs...do nothing in free agency, let your few talented players walk, and draft CBs and safeties in the first round

[JMarkJohns]

Watch Heyward-Bey sign with a quality QB and flourish next year :lol

Patriots should really be all over this. He is a big-bodied burner. He could really stretch the field with a real QB.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Patriots should really be all over this. He is a big-bodied burner. He could really stretch the field with a real QB.
Agreed, and he wouldn't be expensive.

[JMarkJohns]

Yep. Brady, Manning, Rodgers, Brees would make him a fair Mike Wallace knockoff.

[gaKNOW!blee]

I knew buffalo wouldn't make a Mario type signing this year, but I didn't expect them to be this quiet. Still some good free agents though.

[J.T.]

Phillip Wheeler to Miami on a $26M/5 deal.

Overpaid imo.

[Chinook]

So for people who think Boldin was traded out of desperation, he's still counting for his full salary until he gets back from Africa later this month. If the Ravens needed the cap space as badly as some people on this board think they did, they would have just cut him. A six-rounder isn't worth hampering yourself during the opening days of free agency.

[LnGrrrR]

Nice to see that Vollmer hasn't signed anywhere yet. Not too sad to see Chung go... I guess the Eagles like taking former Patriots secondary players?

[Blake]

Dumb as a rock aren't ya?

look who climbed out from under his

[djohn2oo8]

- Sources have confirmed the Texans have inquired about free agent wide receiver, Greg Jennings. No contract was offered to Jennings, but contact was made.

- Also, the Texans have put their feelers out on free agent defensive back Charles Woodson. Woodson is scheduled to be in San Francisco on Wednesday talking with the 49ers.

[djohn2oo8]

Ravens release Pollard.

[LnGrrrR]

Should the Patriots pick him up to prevent another horrific injury to their players? Or would him being around the locker room just cause all sorts of bad juju?

[benefactor]

Ravens defensive exodus continues.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

He's prolly gonna want a decent payday and they don't need another safety who can't cover.

This year it's more of a buyer's market than I've ever seen so I don't expect anything major from New England until the dust settles. So far there isn't a team out there who's shown even remote interest in giving Welker the contract he wants, they aren't gonna bend over backwards to re-sign Talib when this free agency class is flooded with corners, and most of the major suiters for Vollmer have either already signed a tackle (Indy, Chicago, San Diego) or they've shown interest in someone other than Vollmer (St. Louis). I think they'll be able to dictate terms to all 3 players and still have plenty of cap room left to go after a WR and improvements in the secondary.

[rjv]

Idk how the fuck Ireland still has a job. He's maybe the worst GM in football.

you mean besides jerry jones ?

[djohn2oo8]

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter (https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter) Former Colts WR Donnie Avery signing with KC Chiefs.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/13/report-welker-seriously-considering-leaving-patriots/

:lol Welker's agent has been reduced to bluffing about how Welker is "seriously considering leaving" and is looking at "other offers" in hopes that it'll scare New England into giving him the contract he wants.

[DontStopBelieving]

DOK sounds major butthurt talking about the dolphins moves :lol

[Chinook]

The Ravens must love this draft.

[Raven]

:lol @ patricia getting paid..

[Blake]

DOK sounds major butthurt talking about the dolphins moves :lol

The Dolphins overpaid for Wallace.

DoK may want a big strapping black man catching passes from Brady, but it's stupid to give big bucks to one.

The fins will be losers for a long time.

[The Batman]

Reggie Bush signs with Lions

[The Batman]

Ben Maynard ‏@BenMaynard19 (https://twitter.com/BenMaynard19) The Cardinals reached an agreement on a one year deal with former Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall #FreeAgency (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FreeAgency&src=hash)

[The Batman]

Raiders talking to Vince Young :lmao
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/13/report-raiders-having-preliminary-talks-with-vince-young/

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

DOK sounds major butthurt talking about the dolphins moves :lol
:lol yeah just like when you said I'd be butthurt over David garrard and chad ochocinco leading Miami to winning the division last year

lol downgrading at linebacker and paying a bunch to do so

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

The Dolphins overpaid for Wallace.

DoK may want a big strapping black man catching passes from Brady, but it's stupid to give big bucks to one.

The fins will be losers for a long time.
Wallace isn't even a big strapping black receiver :lol, he's a one dimensional deep threat who's gonna fall off without a qb as good at buying time for his receivers as Big Ben is. Dolphinfan thinks I wanted him on New England but he was never on my wish list since he doesn't add the physicality and/or size they need at receiver plus I knew he'd get way overpaid.

the fins effectively traded Marshall for Wallace, another downgrade :lol

[Blake]

Wallace isn't even a big strapping black receiver :lol, he's a one dimensional deep threat who's gonna fall off without a qb as good at buying time for his receivers as Big Ben is. Dolphinfan thinks I wanted him on New England but he was never on my wish list since he doesn't add the physicality and/or size they need at receiver plus I knew he'd get way overpaid.

the fins effectively traded Marshall for Wallace, another downgrade :lol

Good points. Even more reason to lol dolphins on top of:

Henne
Bush
Marshall
Tannehill
3rd bess slot receiver
Etc

[djohn2oo8]

Barwin to the Eagles

Quin to the Lions

Dumbass Rick Smith n!gger

[benefactor]

Quin signs with the Lions.

:pctoss

[Raven]

Mendenhall imho is a great addition for the cardinals.. they need help on the o-line though...

[shyne]

Texans have to draft a safety or wr in round one now. This shit pisses me off

[djohn2oo8]

Texans have to draft a safety or wr in round one now. This shit pisses me off

The better sign some mothafucking vets!!! If they go into the draft trying to fill holes that way, then they deserve what they get.

[djohn2oo8]

@AdamSchefter (https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/311910867946057728)
Filed to ESPN: Broncos in serious talks, trying to hammer out an agreement with Patriots WR Wes Welker. Decision expected today.

[Blake]

@AdamSchefter (https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/311910867946057728)
Filed to ESPN: Broncos in serious talks, trying to hammer out an agreement with Patriots WR Wes Welker. Decision expected today.


Won't win a super bowl with Denver, but he'd be the first receiver in NFL history with 200 receptions in a season. Mark my words.

[Spur-Addict]

Dashon Goldson To Tampa Bay

[gaKNOW!blee]

:lol Bills sign Manny Lawson

[Darth_Pelican]

Reggie Bush got a 4 year contract with Detroit???? 4 Years to a 28 year old role player RB who has only twice played in all 16 games in a season??? lol Detroit.

[Chinook]

Dashon Goldson To Tampa Bay

I've never seen a front office that makes so many predictable moves. And Bucs fans love Dominik. :lol

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Ill believe it when I see it. A cap strapped team that's already got good receivers and a qb with nerve damage that limits the velocity he can put on the ball doesn't sound like a team that's gonna be going after a receiver expecting big money who thrives off of quick passes thrown low and fast. Seems like more posturing from welkers agent creating a big scary scenario where welker goes to Peyton mannings team and helps them to a Superbowl.

[djohn2oo8]

Lance Zierlein ‏@LanceZierlein
Quote:


Texans a complete and utter mess at safety outside of D Manning. I assume they already have a deal in place with a veteran

Bad news for Texans. RT @ttwentyman: Lions have agreed to terms on a five-year deal with S Glover Quin, according to league source.

[J.T.]

LaRon Landry visiting Colts today. Please oh please let this happen Based God. Dude had a solid year last season. Did get hurt a lot with Washington but still nothing in comparison to Bob Sanders' fucking glass shoulder. Instant upgrade and guaranteed to start. Gotta draft another S too to prepare for Bethea leaving later on down the line.

[Blake]

Reggie Bush got a 4 year contract with Detroit???? 4 Years to a 28 year old role player RB who has only twice played in all 16 games in a season??? lol Detroit.

The reason i think that's a decent deal even at his age is that he really doesn't have a lot of wear and tear on him.

[Lincoln]

LaRon Landry visiting Colts today. Please oh please let this happen Based God. Dude had a solid year last season. Did get hurt a lot with Washington but still nothing in comparison to Bob Sanders' fucking glass shoulder. Instant upgrade and guaranteed to start. Gotta draft another S too to prepare for Bethea leaving later on down the line.
He was still ranked as average or below average according to advanced stats IIRC. If you want a safety that goes for the huge hit instead of making a fundamental tackle or a safety that goes for picks and blows coverage go for it. And I was a huge Landry fan when he was coming outta lsu.

[J.T.]

He was still ranked as average or below average according to advanced stats IIRC. If you want a safety that goes for the huge hit instead of making a fundamental tackle or a safety that goes for picks and blows coverage go for it. And I was a huge Landry fan when he was coming outta lsu.

I seem to remember Landry being pretty solid when he played with Sean Taylor, but maybe Taylor was just so good he made Landry look good doing mop up work? I dunno. Bethea is a solid safety but he's more of a coverage guy. When we had him up top and Bob Sanders playing all over the place going for big hits and being the 8th dude in the box, our D played a lot better. But we're in a new defensive scheme now. Either way Landry is a better football player than Tom Zbikowski so I'd be down to sign him.

[vander]

@AdamSchefter (https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/311910867946057728)
Filed to ESPN: Broncos in serious talks, trying to hammer out an agreement with Patriots WR Wes Welker. Decision expected today.

I thought Denver's WRs were the least of their problems.

wait, what were Denver's problems again?

[Clipper Nation]

Since the Chargers haven't done jack shit in FA, I can only hope that means they're serious about rebuilding and ready to trade Philbilly, tbh....

[djohn2oo8]

John McClain ‏@McClain_on_NFL
Now that Glover Quin is signing with the Lions, Texans will turn their attention to another veteran safety to replace him.

[Spur-Addict]

Shonn Greene to the Titans

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Greg A. Bedard ‏@GregABedard
Broncos deal with Patriots WR Wes Welker "very likely," according to a league source.

:lol please be true
:lol Denver blowing cap space on something they don't need

[benefactor]

Quins agent is reporting that the Texans never made Quin an offer and that the deal with the Lions is 5 million a year for 5 years.

What. The. Fuck.

The Texans better have another safety locked up or I'm going to punch the closest infant.

[Lincoln]

Hope skins can get talib/cason/Winfield/namdi

[DeadlyDynasty]

Lions are quietly having a great offseason...if they can follow it up with a solid draft they might be back in the playoffs

[Clipper Nation]

With how Brady was fellated for :cry taking an extremely classy pay cut :cry by the media, it'll be priceless if/when the Patsies lose Welker and don't get any big names, tbh :lol

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

With how Brady was fellated for :cry taking an extremely classy pay cut :cry by the media, it'll be priceless if/when the Patsies lose Welker and don't get any big names, tbh :lol
There's no point in them breaking the bank right now when there'll be plenty of big names left the way things are going. I'll start getting pissed if they don't use any of the cap room Brady created to improve the secondary at all. New England is gonna have the money to sign Talib, another starting caliber corner, and a real strong safety. If they don't do that, Brady should be livid for taking a paycut.

What would be even more hilarious is if Denver is really offering Welker a 4 year/$45,000,000 contract to a 5'8" honky slot receiver in his 30s. I don't want New England paying him close to that.

[djohn2oo8]

P.‏@KevyKevo_Packers are indeed closing in on a 3yr deal with former Rams RB Steven Jackson #FreeAgency (http://www.spurstalk.com/search?q=%23FreeAgency&src=hash)

[Clipper Nation]

Yes, Denver is incredibly stupid for blowing their cap space on Welker, but then again, we're talking about the same team who decided to build around the Neckless Wonder and expects him to not choke in the playoffs, tbh....

[djohn2oo8]

F A R O™ - NFL News‏@FAROakaFARISWES WELKER is a Denver Broncos. It's official. #Broncos (http://www.spurstalk.com/search?q=%23Broncos&src=hash) #Patriots (http://www.spurstalk.com/search?q=%23Patriots&src=hash) #freeagency (http://www.spurstalk.com/search?q=%23freeagency&src=hash)

[Spur-Addict]

Welker to Denver official. 2 year deal

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Yes, Denver is incredibly stupid for blowing their cap space on Welker, but then again, we're talking about the same team who decided to build around the Neckless Wonder and expects him to not choke in the playoffs, tbh....
:lol and now they expect the neckless wonder to complete passes to a 5'8" runt who needs perfect timing and bullet passes in tight windows to be effective

Just saw Denver gave Welker a two year deal, New England must have really offered him something horrible :lmao

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

A 2 year/$12,000,000 deal is what Welker got. New England probably should have matched so that's a little annoying, but :lmao @ this being the lucrative long term deal Welker has been waiting to get.

[djohn2oo8]

Cardinals cut Kerry Rhodes

[ace3g]

I told my bro who graduated from A&M in 2001, that the Pats would draft Ryan Swope (this was probably 2 years ago, when I first saw Swope play); looks like that predictions has more legs now.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

so who are the pats gonna go out and get at wr? another 5'8 scrappy white guy?

[djohn2oo8]

Dustin Keller to the Dolphins

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

so who are the pats gonna go out and get at wr? another 5'8 scrappy white guy?
Danny Amendola who's fully capable of replacing Welker as long as he stays healthy, but his inability to stay healthy is why I wouldn't count on it. If they sign Amendola and add an outside threat so they don't need to get huge production out of the slot receiver position, their offense will be better next year.

[djohn2oo8]

Pats reported offer was 2 years 10 million with incentives.

[Chinook]

Meanwhile, the Dolphins still have no corners.

[DontStopBelieving]

Meanwhile, the Dolphins still have no corners.

With 20+mil in capspace and 5 picks in the first 3 rounds, I'm sure that'll be addressed.

[Chinook]

With 20+mil in capspace and 5 picks in the first 3 rounds, I'm sure that'll be addressed.

Damn, they STILL have $20 Million left? I guess they aren't 'phinished yet.

And I wouldn't trust them to draft corners. They just got rid to two top picks.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Danny Amendola who's fully capable of replacing Welker as long as he stays healthy, but his inability to stay healthy is why I wouldn't count on it. If they sign Amendola and add an outside threat so they don't need to get huge production out of the slot receiver position, their offense will be better next year.
pats with a deep threat would be scary as fuk

[Raven]

damn, that's sad... also giving him to the broncos is even worse.. i have no idea who reamins of the reciever corps, and here i hoped we'd get rid of loyd and the broncos sign wes to almost the same money... very bad..

[djohn2oo8]

Cowboys cut Marcus Spears

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

damn, that's sad... also giving him to the broncos is even worse.. i have no idea who reamins of the reciever corps, and here i hoped we'd get rid of loyd and the broncos sign wes to almost the same money... very bad..
Good call on Wes being worth $7,000,000 a year seeing that there wasn't a team in the NFL willing to pay that much :lol

[djohn2oo8]

Report: Tom Brady “enraged” Patriots let Wes Welker go


Tom Brady (http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1163/tom-brady) is apparently not a happy camper about losing his favorite wide receiver

Tom E. Curran of CSNNE.com spoke to a source close to Brady who described Brady as “enraged (https://twitter.com/tomecurran/status/311950200900055041).” The words “disgrace” and “disservice” were also used to describe the way Brady (who apparently was under the impression that he had helped the Patriots save enough cap space to keep Welker) felt about learning that the Patriots wouldn’t even offer Welker enough money to keep him from signing a two-year, $12 million contract with the Broncos.

[djohn2oo8]

Arizona Cardinals‏@AZCardinalsThe @AZCardinals (http://www.spurstalk.com/AZCardinals) have agreed to terms with S Yeremiah Bell and LB Lorenzo Alexander. #AZCards (http://www.spurstalk.com/search?q=%23AZCards&src=hash) #FreeAgency (http://www.spurstalk.com/search?q=%23FreeAgency&src=hash)

[Raven]

Good call on Wes being worth $7,000,000 a year seeing that there wasn't a team in the NFL willing to pay that much :lol

well, you have to admit i was really close...

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Brady has himself to blame for Welker leaving. Belichick knew the only way to address Brady's habit of forcing the ball to Welker was to get rid of Welker. He also has himself to blame for thinking that taking a pay cut would ensure he'd get to keep the receiver he likes. The last time he took a contract below market value the team traded Branch shortly afterwards because they didn't wanna give into his demands. It should be obvious that Belichick doesn't give a shit about appeasing Brady just because he took a pay cut.

[djohn2oo8]

John McClain ‏@McClain_on_NFL
The Texans' first visit will be with S Ed Reed. He'll be at their facility on Thursday. They need a vet to replace Glover Quin.


Mothafuckin sign him!!!

[benefactor]

lol Brady

:cry my friend :cry

[benefactor]

John McClain ‏@McClain_on_NFL
The Texans' first visit will be with S Ed Reed. He'll be at their facility on Thursday. They need a vet to replace Glover Quin.


Mothafuckin sign him!!!
Erection engaged.

[Raven]

i have to say it, i expect at least amendola and edelman, and i still will not be satisfied.. now resigning both talib and vollmer is a work of duty... that is, if the money matches... but damn, we got so much worse on paper with this...

[djohn2oo8]

Erection engaged.

:lol

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

lol Brady

:cry my friend :cry
:lol Brady becoming the new Steve Nash
:lol :cry I wanna play with my fwiends :cry
:lol :cry I don't care if he dropped what should have been my 4th superbowl ring, he was my fwiend :cry

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

i have to say it, i expect at least amendola and edelman, and i still will not be satisfied.. now resigning both talib and vollmer is a work of duty... that is, if the money matches... but damn, we got so much worse on paper with this...
Free agency isn't nearly over and there aren't very many players flying off the board, I'll be right there with you if they enter training camp with 10M+ in cap space and major holes in the secondary/at receiver, but that hasn't happened yet.

[Chinook]

John McClain ‏@McClain_on_NFL
The Texans' first visit will be with S Ed Reed. He'll be at their facility on Thursday. They need a vet to replace Glover Quin.


Mothafuckin sign him!!!

I imagine the Texans are going to throw too much money at him for Ozzie's comfort. All in all, he's not a bad fit. He's great at helping young players along. I'd be happy for Ed if he goes there. Close to his home and in a situation where he doesn't have to do it all.

I'd rather him go there than New England, for sure.

[djohn2oo8]

InterNFLAnalysis‏@InterNFLAnalystJerraud Powers to the Cardinals. Bolsters the already attractive Cards defense. #NFL (http://www.spurstalk.com/search?q=%23NFL&src=hash) #FreeAgency (http://www.spurstalk.com/search?q=%23FreeAgency&src=hash)

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Report: Tom Brady “enraged” Patriots let Wes Welker go
Curran followed up with:

"The source close to Brady was "enraged." I do not know Brady's state of mind. Sorry for the confusion."

"The enraged party in my previous tweet was someone close to Brady. Not Brady himself. Got no idea how he feels. But I bet I could guess."

[Trill Clinton]

Cowboys cut Marcus Spears

http://i45.tinypic.com/35jwdph.gif

[monosylab1k]

We'll see how "enraged" Brady is next season when Bill uses this money on a defense that can actually stop somebody.

[djohn2oo8]

Adam Wexler @awexler Ed Reed flying to Houston tonight, Andre Johnson has his ear. Just a guess that #Texans (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash) know how much $$ he wants & he signs b4 leaving

[JMarkJohns]

Cardinals now have 16 million invested in Kolb, Hoyer, and Stanton. My guess is Kolb and his 11 mill get cut.

No idea aside from CAP savings why they cut Rhodes.

Whatever. Tank for Clowney or Bridgewater!!!

[td4mvp2k]

Cowboys cut Marcus Spears

:clap

[Chinook]

An interesting theory is circulated the Web that Harbaugh is getting rid of all the ring-leaders of the near-mutany that happened in October. According to the reports, Pollard, Reed, Boldin and Ray were the ones who spoke out (although I don't even think Ray was in the same state). That would be pretty crappy of John if true.

[ace3g]

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter (https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter) Lose one receiver, add another: Patriots reach agreement in principle on five-year deal with former Ram Danny Amendola, per league source.

[manufan10]

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[Chinook]

Brady's gonna blow a gasket.

[Trill Clinton]

Cardinals now have 16 million invested in Kolb, Hoyer, and Stanton. My guess is Kolb and his 11 mill get cut.

No idea aside from CAP savings why they cut Rhodes.

Whatever. Tank for Clowney or Bridgewater!!!


everybody wants a black qb now!!! hilarious

[Trill Clinton]

oh and i think the patriots did welker dirty.

[benefactor]

Adam Wexler @awexler Ed Reed flying to Houston tonight, Andre Johnson has his ear. Just a guess that #Texans (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash) know how much $$ he wants & he signs b4 leaving
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With speculation that the Texans never intended to keep Quin to go with the rest of this there is a good chance that Andre Johnson's recruiting efforts have already gotten a handshake commitment out of Reed. Close college friend, winning team, close to home...I think they'd have to fuck this up pretty bad for him to walk away tomorrow without signing.

[benefactor]

Texans made an "impressive contract offer" for Reed (http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ed-reed-to-visit-the-texans-source-says-20130313,0,4380932.story)

[Chinook]

Seattle signs Avril to a $15M/2 deal.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9049770/cliff-avril-agrees-two-year-deal-seattle-seahawks-according-source

I don't think that's a bad contract, especially considering what Kruger got.

[djohn2oo8]

John McClain ‏@McClain_on_NFL
Quote:


If Ed Reed leaves Texans without a contract, he could be headed to Niners. Woodson could be headed to Texans.

[JamStone]

Seattle signs Avril to a $15M/2 deal.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9049770/cliff-avril-agrees-two-year-deal-seattle-seahawks-according-source

I don't think that's a bad contract, especially considering what Kruger got.

Lol Avril. Reports here in Detroit are that Avril wasn't happy with getting the franchise tag last year and during this past season he turned down a Lions contract offer for 3 years, $30 million thinking he'd bank in free agency. Then Kruger set the market.

[JamStone]

Lions are quietly having a great offseason...if they can follow it up with a solid draft they might be back in the playoffs

Lol if history tells us anything, that won't be happening. They have had maybe a handful of players that have any type of significant impact drafted outside the top 2 rounds in forever. They've been pretty poor in the mid to late rounds even after the Millen era. Lions fans can be hopeful all they want, but until it actually happens that they find some solid players in the middle rounds of the draft, they shouldn't expect it.

[HarlemHeat37]

Broncos sign DRC..

I'll take it, hopefully it means Champ is considering occasionally playing safety this season, tbh..

Broncos are now very deep at the CB position, they need a quality safety to replace that pussy Rahim Moore, hopefully Champ will make the switch when needed..

[Will Hunting]

:lol remember the 2011 season when people were jerking off over the secondary of Nnamdi, Samuel and DRC?

:lol all gone
:lol Patrick Chink being one of their best defensive backs

[JMarkJohns]

DRC should play safety. He is a crappy cover corner.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

DRC should play safety. He is a crappy cover corner.
Problem there being his tackling is even worse than his coverage :lol

[Clipper Nation]

The Chargers signed Derek Cox (CB formerly from the Jags)....

[J.T.]

Colts re-signed Darius Butler and actually did sign Landry. Also Ricky Jean Francois is in Indy right now for a visit. If they get him that's a pretty good haul in free agency and significantly improves their defense. Definitely need to draft a pass rusher to replace the loss of Freeney but after that I think WR is the next highest priority. Reggie Wayne doesn't have much time left. Need to draft the understudy now.

[djohn2oo8]

Houston Texans ✔ @HoustonTexans Wheels up! GM Rick Smith is on his way to pick up free agent S Ed Reed in #Texans (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texans&src=hash) chairman & CEO Bob McNair's private jet

[djohn2oo8]

Speculation going around the Texans might try to pull in Reed and Woodson. I'd be happy with just Reed though.

[Blake]

oh and i think the patriots did welker dirty.

i guess Hoodie never got over Welker joking about toe sex.

[djohn2oo8]

Kelli Johnson @kjohnsoncsn
Sources close 2 Ed Reed tell me, Reed is very serious about coming to Houston.. He wants to join the Texans! Leaving Baltimore not an issue

[Clipper Nation]

All Houston needs is a coach/QB combo who don't shit themselves in big games and that's a scary team, tbh....

[Trill Clinton]

good thing ravens have an elite qb to fall back on. losing all these players is a non issue.

[djohn2oo8]

All Houston needs is a coach/QB combo who don't shit themselves in big games and that's a scary team, tbh....

True shit. As much shit as I give Kubiak, alot of the time he has good reason not to let Schaub throw the ball down the field. But for now the best thing to do is to beef up the defense and make it nastier, enhance the running game by fixing the line and let Schaub have to do less.

[benefactor]

All Houston needs is a coach/QB combo who don't shit themselves in big games and that's a scary team, tbh....
:tu

[Raven]

seattle is getting better every day, now they only need a white qb :lol

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

i guess Hoodie never got over Welker joking about toe sex.
I know this might be hard for you to believe, but dropping important passes at key times in playoff games prolly upsets Belichick more than the toe sex jokes.

[Blake]

I know this might be hard for you to believe, but dropping important passes at key times in playoff games prolly upsets Belichick more than the toe sex jokes.

Doubtful, imo. Especially if the receiver has the best reception per target average for the game.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Doubtful, imo. Especially if the receiver has the best reception per target average for the game.
Not really since Wes Welker fans are the only people who give a shit about stats like "receptions per target"

[monosylab1k]

I like this stat

Catches to drop ratio

Welker 12:1
Amendola 22:1

[Raven]

we're simply getting younger and that's all that there is, there is no other discussion about why choose amendola instead of wes.. i do like amendola, but he's not as good as wes nor is he as durable as him.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

I'd say the catches to drop ratio leads to plenty of discussion about why you choose amendola over welker outside of age.

[Darth_Pelican]

Saints about to sign Steelers free agent CB Keenan Lewis per Adam Schefter

[Blake]

I'd say I've seen Danny make some incredible catches.

I'd also say lol sample size.

[Blake]

I'd say I've seen Danny make some incredible catches.

I'd also say lol sample size.

[Monostradamus]

I'd say I've seen Danny make some incredible catches.

I'd also say lol sample size.
Those numbers are since 2010. They actually help Welker since this past season his ratio was 9:1 and he led the league in drops with 13. Amendola's ratio this year was 63:1.

[Blake]

Those numbers are since 2010. They actually help Welker since this past season his ratio was 9:1 and he led the league in drops with 13. Amendola's ratio this year was 63:1.

It's not about years, it's about number of games played.

If you want to think Danny is an upgrade over Welker today, go for it. We can revisit this next January and see how it worked out for the Pats.

[Lincoln]

Why can't we get a fuckin CB to sign. Pretty much just talib and meangelo left

[Lincoln]

Hasn't amendola missed 22 games the last 4 years?

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Why can't we get a fuckin CB to sign.
Cause massa Snyder doesn't know how to manage the salary cap

[djohn2oo8]

Ravens CB Cary Williams signs with Eagles

Steven Jackson signs with Falcons

[LnGrrrR]

Hasn't amendola missed 22 games the last 4 years?

Mike Reiss from ESPN pointed out that this stat is a little biased, because Amendola and Welker both suffered a season ending injury, but Amendola's came in Week 1, and Welker's came Week 16. If the situations were reversed, not many would likely be questioning Amendola's health.

[djohn2oo8]

Kenny Phillips signs with Eagles

[Blake]

Hasn't amendola missed 22 games the last 4 years?

Welker 2012: 6TDs

Amendola career: 7 TDs

Upgrade!

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Kenny Phillips also headed to Philly

This Welker vs. Amendola debate isn't gonna matter since Belichick isn't gonna address any needs in free agency. He still cares way too fuckin much about finding "Good value!" and thinks that can be a substitute for players who cost a lot but actually make a difference.

[Blake]

It's a move by the Patriots that makes no sense on any level unless there was some behind the scenes animosity.

There's no way it's an upgrade.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

It's a move by the Patriots that makes no sense on any level unless there was some behind the scenes animosity.

There's no way it's an upgrade.
Imagine how you'd feel if Amendola didn't go to Tech.

There are some ways it makes sense even though I would have just kept Welker rather than risk Brady having to mesh with a new slot receiver. Welker's contract has more guaranteed money, Amendola is younger, bigger, and faster, and Brady hasn't developed a habit of forcing balls into good coverage when throwing to Amendola.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Kenny Phillips signed a fucking one year deal with Philly. He should have been at the top of New England's list for a strong safety.