2012 Free Agency Thread

[berad]

Ah, how can you not love the start of FA? Luckily, I'll be in class through 4 so hopefully I come back to tons of news. The crappy part of the off-season gets a little less terrible today.

[PuRock]

[quote name='berad' timestamp='1331648618' post='1019716']
Ah, how can you not love the start of FA? Luckily, I'll be in class through 4 so hopefully I come back to tons of news. The crappy part of the off-season gets a little less terrible today.
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IDK about that. We'll probably be more depressed come the end of the week. Grubbs, JJ and McClain will probably be gone. We wouldn't have brought anybody in, maybe a middle of the pack guy. We'll lose that 'hope' we possess right now.

[JO_75]

[quote name='berad' timestamp='1331648618' post='1019716']
Ah, how can you not love the start of FA? Luckily, I'll be in class through 4 so hopefully I come back to tons of news. The crappy part of the off-season gets a little less terrible today.
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Yeah I get done class at 3:30 and it takes me about 20 minutes to get home so I'll be coming home in time for the start of Free Agency. Hopefully the Ravens are able to re-sign Ben Grubbs before 4PM.

Who do you guys think will be the team who makes big enough signings where they are the "On Paper Super Bowl Champions"?

[JO_75]

The Bears are going after a big name, they want Mario Williams. The Bears are the favorites to land DE Mario Williams, man that would be one hell of a pass rushing combination. Peppers on one side and Mario on the other side? Look out Aaron Rodgers, Jay Cutler and Matthew Stafford.

[berad]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1331649481' post='1019736']
IDK about that. We'll probably be more depressed come the end of the week. Grubbs, JJ and McClain will probably be gone. We wouldn't have brought anybody in, maybe a middle of the pack guy. We'll lose that 'hope' we possess right now.
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Well I'm expecting at least 2/3 of those guys to be gone - toss-up between JJ and McClain. I just meant in general, I think there'll be a big splash in the league. Someone gobbling up players like V. Jackson or Nicks.

[codizzle]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1331649481' post='1019736']


IDK about that. We'll probably be more depressed come the end of the week. Grubbs, JJ and McClain will probably be gone. We wouldn't have brought anybody in, maybe a middle of the pack guy. We'll lose that 'hope' we possess right now.
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Different year.. Same story..
Then the draft and everyone will be happy again

[JO_75]

[quote name='berad' timestamp='1331649985' post='1019743']

Well I'm expecting at least 2/3 of those guys to be gone - toss-up between JJ and McClain. I just meant in general, I think there'll be a big splash in the league. Someone gobbling up players like V. Jackson or Nicks.
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Well I think we can take The Redskins out of the hunt for Vincent Jackson now that they have less cap room. I still think Dallas will be able to sign Cortland Finnegan or Brandon Carr. I'm definitely interested in seeing where Mario Williams goes.

[JO_75]

Bills GM said that he hopes to make a big splash in Free Agency and specifically mentioned the Defensive End position. You think the Bills would be in the mix for Mario Williams? That would be a sick defensive line with Marcell Dareus and Kyle Williams already on the line, but you add Mario Williams and that is a solid pass rush.

[JO_75]

Eagles re-sign OL Todd Herremans to a 3 year deal, per Schefter.

[JO_75]

Saints & WR Marques Colston agree to a 5 year deal according to Jay Glazer. Worth a max of $40 Million.

[codizzle]

[quote name='JO_75' timestamp='1331657474' post='1019840']
Saints & WR Marques Colston agree to a 5 year deal according to Jay Glazer.
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Dang u fast son

[JO_75]

[quote name='codizzle' timestamp='1331657603' post='1019841']
Dang u fast son
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Well I'm trying to finish up an essay and at the same time have my TV on NFL Network and I try to post any re-signings when I can.

$40 Million for Colston seems like a 'hometown discount' because I would imagine he could have gotten way more on the open market.

[codizzle]

[quote name='JO_75' timestamp='1331658357' post='1019852']


Well I'm trying to finish up an essay and at the same time have my TV on NFL Network and I try to post any re-signings when I can.

$40 Million for Colston seems like a 'hometown discount' because I would imagine he could have gotten way more on the open market.
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Yea it's still a hefty paycheck though

[Sizzlebshu]

[quote name='JO_75' timestamp='1331658357' post='1019852']

Well I'm trying to finish up an essay and at the same time have my TV on NFL Network and I try to post any re-signings when I can.

$40 Million for Colston seems like a 'hometown discount' because I would imagine he could have gotten way more on the open market.
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I dont think he would have gotten significantly more with is injury history, and questions regarding how much of his production was due to Brees, but a Santonio Holmes type deal was probably not out the question for him.

[Gordo52]

Saints should of put that money towards Nicks

[berad]

[quote name='JO_75' timestamp='1331650248' post='1019749']

Well I think we can take The Redskins out of the hunt for Vincent Jackson now that they have less cap room. I still think Dallas will be able to sign Cortland Finnegan or Brandon Carr. I'm definitely interested in seeing where Mario Williams goes.
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I think to Bears strike big in FA. They've been talking about Williams and definitely need some receivers.

[JO_75]

Chargers re-sign C Nick Hardwick to a 3 year deal.

CB Tim Jennings re-signs with the Bears on a 2 year deal

[Gordo52]

WOW Brandon Marshall traded to Bears!
for only two 3rds!!!!!

[JO_75]

So the Bears are out of the Vincent Jackson sweepstakes. That is a great deal for the Bears to get Marshall for only two third round picks.

[cursona pirate]

[quote name='Ravens<3' timestamp='1331668746' post='1019969']
WOW Brandon Marshall traded back to Bears!
for only two 3rds!!!!!
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huh?

Here it is lads! Free agency is on!

[arnie_uk]

Bloody Hell Ozzie howd you miss that, thats a steal lol!

[PuRock]

[quote name='Ravens<3' timestamp='1331668746' post='1019969']
WOW Brandon Marshall traded back to Bears!
for only two 3rds!!!!!
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How can he get traded BACK to the bears, if he was never a Bear.

Nevertheless, interesting move by the Bears. Good for them.

[cursona pirate]

[quote name='JO_75' timestamp='1331668825' post='1019971']
So the Bears are out of the Vincent Jackson sweepstakes. That is a great deal for the Bears to get Marshall for only two third round picks.
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okay now I get it!

[Gordo52]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1331668863' post='1019974']

How can he get traded BACK to the bears, if he was never a Bear.
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Oopps! lol. I got confused because of Cutler

[Gordo52]

Crazy, I would give a 2nd round pick for him.

[cursona pirate]

Do you guys think we will do any moves today?

[JO_75]

Gee, "hey Peyton we want you in Miami but um we are going to trade away your number one receiver but we still want you." This was a dumb move by the Dolphins, they want Manning but trade away a receiver????

[PuRock]

[quote name='Ravens<3' timestamp='1331668923' post='1019977']
Oopps! lol. I got confused because of Cutler
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I would have to believe that Cutler okay'd this deal. They always seemed to get along. Both guys know they can move the ball with each other.

[codizzle]

Two 3rds? Smh

[JO_75]

NFL Network is talking how Marshall being traded leaves the door open for a Manning-Wayne package deal in Miami.