New and Improved Free Agency Discussion and News Mega-Thread - Page 549

FlyingElvis · 03-07-2013, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by vidae

Quite awful sir. QUITE awful.

They're just using you for information and then they'll cut you.

Scotty D · 03-07-2013, 04:18 PM

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/sta...39716641689602

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Seahawks, Giants, Jets and Dolphins are among teams that have called to discuss free agent Safety Charles Woodson per @JosinaAnderson.

He'd be perfect for Detroit but he probably doesn't view us as a serious contender.

SuperPacker · 03-07-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty D

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/sta...39716641689602

He'd be perfect for Detroit but he probably doesn't view us as a serious contender.

'probably'?

:)

mqtirishfan · 03-07-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty D

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/sta...39716641689602

He'd be perfect for Detroit but he probably doesn't view us as a serious contender.

I am officially obligated to stop liking him if he joins the Seattle secondary, right?

Monomach · 03-07-2013, 05:53 PM

After the stuff he's done over the last couple of years, I really do think Andy Reid would be better off bringing me in to handle the free agency/veteran evaluation portion of his job. He probably still has me beat by a hell of a lot in the draft, but I could have prevented so much veteran fail...

bigbuc · 03-07-2013, 06:01 PM

Woodson for the Lions would be a nice fit. That team needs a leader in the worst way. Signing Wood and drafing Dee Milliner would be a nice start in rebuilding that back end.

Also everyone has them down for a DE at 5. Which I know they are going to need one, but they also invested a 2nd and 13th picks on two Dt's. It's time for those two to jump to the next level.

LonghornsLegend · 03-07-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty D

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/sta...39716641689602

He'd be perfect for Detroit but he probably doesn't view us as a serious contender.

If the Seahawks sign Charles Woodson and Abraham before the draft even starts I will officially be jealous of their defense. That's ********. I would rather the Giants sign him then Seattle.

bigbuc · 03-07-2013, 06:08 PM

KC fans. Albert has said that he's no OG ( what he played in college ) or RT. With all the linemen on the FA market wouldn't be best to go after a real RT. Andre Smith or Vollmer ( Less money to sign as well ) and draft Luke Joeckel?

And let Albert walk.

boknows34 · 03-07-2013, 06:16 PM

Rob Bironas signs a new 2-yr deal with the Titans.

vidae · 03-07-2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbuc

KC fans. Albert has said that he's no OG ( what he played in college ) or RT. With all the linemen on the FA market wouldn't be best to go after a real RT. Andre Smith or Vollmer ( Less money to sign as well ) and draft Luke Joeckel?

And let Albert walk.

It's creating two holes (LT/RT, which they've already done) to sign and draft a replacement. That is the worst use of resources I've ever seen, so no, it wouldn't be best.

Mufasa · 03-07-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LonghornsLegend

If the Seahawks sign Charles Woodson and Abraham before the draft even starts I will officially be jealous of their defense. That's ********. I would rather the Giants sign him then Seattle.

Woodson fell off a cliff last year. There's a reason the Packers, a team who'll be looking for a safety, released him without even trying to restructure. He was in decline in 2011 and completely lost it last year. I wouldn't expect much from him no matter where he ends up.

SickwithIt1010 · 03-07-2013, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mufasa

Woodson fell off a cliff last year. There's a reason the Packers, a team who'll be looking for a safety, released him without even trying to restructure. He was in decline in 2011 and completely lost it last year. I wouldn't expect much from him no matter where he ends up.

Well if he signs in Seattle he would just play the nickel for them.

boknows34 · 03-07-2013, 07:03 PM

By drafting a LT at #1, keeping Winston and letting Albert hit free agency, the Chiefs would have ended up with bookend tackles, with Winston in the 2nd year of a 4yr, $22m contract and the LT (Joeckel/Fisher) earning just slightly more as Andrew Luck's contract as the top pick last year was 4 yrs and $22.1m.

The cap hit for Joeckel/Fisher and Winston
$4m approx for the rookie
$6.5m for Winston
Total: $10.5m

The cap hit for Joeckel/Fisher, Albert and releasing Winston.
$4m approx for the rookie
$9.828 franchise tag on Albert
$3m dead money on Winston
Total: $16.828m

Yeah, that works out at approx $6.3m in wasted cap space they've created for themselves next season.

Mufasa · 03-07-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SickwithIt1010

Well if he signs in Seattle he would just play the nickel for them.

Still changes nothing.

Monomach · 03-07-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by boknows34

By drafting a LT at #1, keeping Winston and letting Albert hit free agency, the Chiefs would have ended up with bookend tackles, with Winston in the 2nd year of a 4yr, $22m contract and the LT (Joeckel/Fisher) earning just slightly more as Andrew Luck's contract as the top pick last year was 4 yrs and $22.1m.

The cap hit for Joeckel/Fisher and Winston
$4m approx for the rookie
$6.5m for Winston
Total: $10.5m

The cap hit for Joeckel/Fisher, Albert and releasing Winston.
$4m approx for the rookie
$9.828 franchise tag on Albert
$3m dead money on Winston
Total: $16.828m

Yeah, that works out at approx $6.3m in wasted cap space they've created for themselves next season.

Andy Reid is managing to sabotage a team that was already 2-14.

brat316 · 03-07-2013, 08:45 PM

andy always had a great money guy in philadelphia. This shows why.

Da-Phins · 03-08-2013, 12:12 AM

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Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Dolphins have agreed to terms with receiver Brian Hartline.

It’s a five-year, $30.775 million contract, with $12.5 million in fully-guaranteed money.

One WR down, one more to go.

thebow305 · 03-08-2013, 08:15 AM

Dolphins re-sign Quarterback Matt Moore, per Jeff Darlington on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/JeffDarlington/s...20448945586176

Hines · 03-08-2013, 08:21 AM

Surprised Moore stayed. Thought he'd look for a starting job.

thebow305 · 03-08-2013, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hines

Surprised Moore stayed. Thought he'd look for a starting job.

They say that it shows he wasn't expecting to be pursued by many as a starter, but I'm also pretty shocked. Definitely thought he had a shot with the Jets or Browns.

Bills2083 · 03-08-2013, 08:59 AM

PFT reporting that the Jags will release safety Dawan Landry today

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Jaguars safety Dawan Landry was due to make $5.35 million this year.

Now, he’ll make nothing. From the Jaguars.

They’ll cut Landry today, per a league source with knowledge of the situation.

Landry, a fifth-round pick of the Ravens in 2006, signed with the Jaguars in 2011. Via spotrac.com, it was a five-year, $27 million contract. The move results in a $3.9 million cap charge, for a net cap savings of $1.45 million.

But the cash savings of $5.35 million could be used on other players. Perhaps on one of the many free-agent safeties who will be hitting the market.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-landry-today/

Monomach · 03-08-2013, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by thebow305

Dolphins re-sign Quarterback Matt Moore, per Jeff Darlington on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/JeffDarlington/s...20448945586176

This shocks me. I think he's clearly better than 4 current starters and would have at least a 50/50 chance of beating out 11 more in a completely open and fair QB competition...including Tannehill. I was hoping the Bears could land him to be our #2.

Now the FA QB crop is just putrid. The only guy I can even imagine being a decent starter is Garrard...who's old, may not be healthy, and hasn't played in an NFL game since 2010.

WCH · 03-08-2013, 09:37 AM

I'm also surprised that Moore didn't even test the market to see what's out there. Maybe he's happy to live in Miami and make good enough money as a backup.

FlyingElvis · 03-08-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Monomach

This shocks me. I think he's clearly better than 4 current starters and would have at least a 50/50 chance of beating out 11 more in a completely open and fair QB competition...including Tannehill. I was hoping the Bears could land him to be our #2.

Now the FA QB crop is just putrid. The only guy I can even imagine being a decent starter is Garrard...who's old, may not be healthy, and hasn't played in an NFL game since 2010.

You, sir, have a truly impressive imagination.

Monomach · 03-08-2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyingElvis

You, sir, have a truly impressive imagination.

lol. My imagination says it's possible, but a long shot.

The more I think about Moore and Orton jumping at backup deals, the more I wonder whether they're just the kind of guys who don't give a **** about football; the ones who are in it just because they have enough talent to stick and it's a good paying job.