Still nothing on Pickett or Hampton

[patmoran2006]

With the deadline to tag players on Thursday, I been digging like crazy with zero success to this point trying to find out anything about Casey Hampton or Ryan Pickett.

So far no news on either. Of the two, I think Hampton is more likely to get the franchise tag, though both could end up being tagged.

I would like to think that if either is allowed to hit the open market that they would be priority #1 for Buffalo in free agency.

I'm also sure both would produce multiple suitors, especially Miami, who badly wanted a shot at Wilfork.

Do you think either will not get tagged?

[ChanGailey]

Re: Still nothing on Pickett or Hampton

I'd prefer Pickett, but Hampton has ties to Whaley, our new Asst GM.

So, if they were to BOTH hit the market, I assume they'd try to land Hampton first.

It could be a debacle in the making though, as if they interview one before the other, and he walks, will the other guy still be around?

I could see them both hitting the market, and then both of them signing with NOT the Bills. And then everybody here being madder than a West Texas KKK rally during Martin Luther King day.

[clumping platelets]

Re: Still nothing on Pickett or Hampton

And then everybody here being madder than a West Texas KKK rally during Martin Luther King day.

or madder than an albino hitchhikin' in a snowstorm

[psubills62]

Re: Still nothing on Pickett or Hampton

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10054/1037957-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml

The Steelers are nearing use of the franchise tag on would-be free agent NT Casey Hampton.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the sides are working on a multi-year deal, but the tag has always been more likely for the 32-year-old. Like Vince Wilfork, Hampton will be in line for a $7.003 salary once he's tagged.

The quote is from rotoworld.com

[billsburgh]

Re: Still nothing on Pickett or Hampton

cross Hampton off the FA list

The Steelers are trying to work out a long-term deal to keep nose tackle Casey Hampton from becoming an unrestricted free agent, but they will use the franchise tag on the five-time Pro Bowl selection if they can't, the Post-Gazette has learned.



Read more: http://www.postgazette.com/pg/10054/...#ixzz0gNYI1FJU

[Goobylal]

Re: Still nothing on Pickett or Hampton

They will both definitely be tagged, if they're not signed. Allowing either to leave for nothing, especially when it costs so little ($7M) would be the height of stupidity.

[psubills62]

Re: Still nothing on Pickett or Hampton

Pickett's also stated that he wants to return to GB. I seriously doubt he'd come to Buffalo even if he did reach FA.

[patmoran2006]

Re: Still nothing on Pickett or Hampton

Hampton is definitely going to be tagged.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/02/23/casey-hampton-isnt-going-anywhere/

One down..

[Goobylal]

Re: Still nothing on Pickett or Hampton

I still can't believe anyone thought that the Bills would get a name NT in FA. They'll likely have to target an unheralded backup and hope he works, or get one in the draft.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Re: Still nothing on Pickett or Hampton

I said it before Nick Easion will be the best option. Not a true difference maker but will give us good depth and help teach Spencer and Stroud the 3-4. I expect Kyle to be traded.

[ServoBillieves]

Re: Still nothing on Pickett or Hampton

Pickett > Tripplett. Been sayin that since we lost that debacle a couple years ago in picking up the latter.

[Raptor]

Re: Still nothing on Pickett or Hampton

It would be stupid for the Steelers not to tag Hampton for only 7 mil

[Goobylal]

Re: Still nothing on Pickett or Hampton

Weren't the Browns looking to trade Shaun Rogers last off-season? I'd re-explore that trade.

[patmoran2006]

Re: Still nothing on Pickett or Hampton

I said it before Nick Easion will be the best option. Not a true difference maker but will give us good depth and help teach Spencer and Stroud the 3-4. I expect Kyle to be traded.

I dont think Eason can play the DT in a 3-4

[patmoran2006]

Re: Still nothing on Pickett or Hampton

Pickett > Tripplett. Been sayin that since we lost that debacle a couple years ago in picking up the latter.

We tried to sign Pickett a few years ago.. If I remember correctly he visited too