New and Improved Free Agency Discussion and News Mega-Thread - Page 14

Ness · 07-26-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PackerLegend

Per Adam Schefter
Contrary to reports, West Virginia RB Noel Devine has not signed with Atlanta. Devine still is a free agent looking for work.

Did Atlanta even contact him? It would be hard to turn down an offer to be on a good team like that. Unless he wants a shot as a starter or something.

bigbluedefense · 07-26-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jughead10

Of course, but lets put it this way. Aso didn't become a top 2 corner in this league because of his ability to play zone. Spending huge money on him by any team that runs zone for the majority of their coverages just doesn't seem like the best use of their funds. Especially now that we are back in the salary cap era.

Of course. Aso should be in man coverage all game if not most. I would like to think that whoever signs him will adjust their coverages to take advantage of his talent though.

Some teams run a lot of zone out of necessity, not choice. When you got a guy who can shut down a #1 WR with no help, it dramatically impacts the type of coverages you can run, so you'd like to think they'd adjust their coverages to take advantage of his talent.

etk · 07-26-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by V-I-P

Thank you!

+1. A lot of Buc fans don't even know that...

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Originally Posted by V-I-P

Well, after watchin the Mark Dominik press confrence i doubt we resign Barrett Ruud. Anybody wants him... ?.. Yeah ... i didn't think so.

+1

M.O.T.H. · 07-26-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ness

Did Atlanta even contact him? It would be hard to turn down an offer to be on a good team like that. Unless he wants a shot as a starter or something.

If I was an UDFA, I'd be out for number one. Why would you want to go to a good team, really? You're aim is to make that team. I'm searching high and low for a team with a crap RB situation. Year after year, we see undrafted players end up starting games in their rookie years, because they landed in an ideal positional situation.

Jughead10 · 07-26-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbluedefense

Of course. Aso should be in man coverage all game if not most. I would like to think that whoever signs him will adjust their coverages to take advantage of his talent though.

Some teams run a lot of zone out of necessity, not choice. When you got a guy who can shut down a #1 WR with no help, it dramatically impacts the type of coverages you can run, so you'd like to think they'd adjust their coverages to take advantage of his talent.

While that should be the case, I don't think its always true. Too often you coaches take over a team and implement their scheme regardless. Whether they're trying put square pegs in round holes or not.

bigbluedefense · 07-26-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jughead10

While that should be the case, I don't think its always true. Too often you coaches take over a team and implement their scheme regardless. Whether they're trying put square pegs in round holes or not.

That's true. That's my main issue with so many coaches. They are so stubborn sometimes.

Complex · 07-26-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ness

Did Atlanta even contact him? It would be hard to turn down an offer to be on a good team like that. Unless he wants a shot as a starter or something.

They drafted Jacquizz Rodgers in the 5th round.

yo123 · 07-26-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ATLDirtyBirds

I still think there's almost no chance he leaves Carolina, but good to know we're going after him. I don't buy the whole "Ray is overrated, only good because of that DL" argument as much as everyone else seems to, but I'd definitely rather get Charles Johnson.

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I doubt we will hear much of anything about Ray Edwards in the coming seasons. I've never thought he was very good.

Slightly above average DE. Nothing less, nothing more. He'll get you 8 or so sacks a year with solid run D. I wonder if he still thinks he's going to break the single season sack record.

SolidGold · 07-26-2011, 04:07 PM

Tavaris Jackson to the seahawks...hopefully only as the third string QB

yo123 · 07-26-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SolidGold

Tavaris Jackson to the seahawks...hopefully only as the third string QB

I don't mean to imply that Jackson isn't atrocious but you act as if he's considerably worse than what they already have. At least after Hasselbeck leaves.

General Zod · 07-26-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SolidGold

Tavaris Jackson to the seahawks...hopefully only as the third string QB

http://www.950kjr.com/pages/seahawks_top_stories.html

Ah Hawks fans, prepare yourself for jump passes into triple coverage, swing passes that hit the RB in the feet, and the constant "deer in headlights" facial expression.

Sayonara T-Jack. lol

yo123 · 07-26-2011, 04:15 PM

The jump pass will indeed be greatly missed. He was on to something there I think.

Ness · 07-26-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Complex

They drafted Jacquizz Rodgers in the 5th round.

Ahhh gotcha.

T-RICH49 · 07-26-2011, 04:15 PM

Casey Wiegmann back wioth KC for 1 year.good mentor for Rodny Hudson

Basileus777 · 07-26-2011, 04:18 PM

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Casey Wiegmann back wioth KC for 1 year.good mentor for Rodny Hudson

We needed another center. With this short offseason, you can't go into the season expecting a rookie center to be ready to start. Hopefully he still has something left.

Ness · 07-26-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by M.O.T.H.

If I was an UDFA, I'd be out for number one. Why would you want to go to a good team, really? You're aim is to make that team. I'm searching high and low for a team with a crap RB situation. Year after year, we see undrafted players end up starting games in their rookie years, because they landed in an ideal positional situation.

That's a good point. Probably why Blount didn't sign with us last year and went to Tampa instead. Paid off for him.

Basileus777 · 07-26-2011, 04:24 PM

Jason La Canfora
More from NFL Network: Vikes and Skins have parameters of a deal for McNabb but agreeing on financial terms with him could be tricky...

yo123 · 07-26-2011, 04:28 PM

If we can figure out something reasonable financially I'm for it. Ponder behind our horrible pass blocking line is how busts are made.

McNabb could have a small comeback too, Washington is the worst situation for a QB ever, and if we can bring back Sidney we still have very good offensive weapons. Although I would say Rice is probably as good as gone.

fenikz · 07-26-2011, 04:30 PM

A lot of Leinart rumors to Seattle as well

prock · 07-26-2011, 04:31 PM

Enjoy T-Var, Seahawks.

M.O.T.H. · 07-26-2011, 04:36 PM

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A lot of Leinart rumors to Seattle as well

Why the hell not, right? A lot of people thought Carroll spurned him last year, sign him up. Then they can sign Reggie. **** yeah.

Even Wuerffel got his shot under Spurrier for the Skins. lol.

diabsoule · 07-26-2011, 04:37 PM

Schefter reporting there's a deal in place between Washington and Minnesota for Donovan McNabb

diabsoule · 07-26-2011, 04:40 PM

Also, it looks like the Panthers have just re-signed Charles Johnson according to PFT.

Basileus777 · 07-26-2011, 04:45 PM

Final figures for non-exclusive franchised plyrs: Phil Dawson $3.175M, Tamba Hali $10.091M, Logan Mankins $10.116M, Vincent Jackson $11.424M

M.O.T.H. · 07-26-2011, 04:46 PM

Dont know if posted, but the Eagles have confirmed that they wont re-sign any of their 15 unrestricted FAs. So Mikell is a free man.

As are Stewart Bradley, Jerome Harrison, Omar Gaither, David Akers, Dmitri Patterson, Ernie Sims, Reggie Wells, Nick Cole, Sav Rocca, Max Jean-Gilles, etc.

I wouldnt mind Dallas taking a look at Cole, Wells, or Jean-Gilles honestly.