Official Free Agency Thread

[Michael82]

I figured I would make a place for everyone to post their Free agency information that they have found on KFFL, RedZone or elsewhere. This is where to put the non-Bills FA stuff and even the Bills ones too. :up:

Here's a list of some good sites to check out all day today and over the weekend....

http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl

http://www.theredzone.org/ And they have a specific FA visit site... http://www.theredzone.org/FreeAgency/NFLFreeAgentVisits.aspx

http://www.rotoworld.com/Content/home_NFL.aspx

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/category/rumor-mill/

http://www.prosportsdaily.com/nfl/nfl-rumors.html

http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors

[Michael82]

This right here is the site that I love to use. It's updated quickly and they give the latest stories from each news site....

http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl

[Michael82]

Here's two things that I found interesting...





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Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:40:16 -0800

Jim Wyatt (http://www.billszone.com/link/173), of The Tennessean (http://www.billszone.com/link/136), reports Detroit Lions (http://www.billszone.com/team/16/nfl) head coach Jim Schwartz (http://www.billszone.com/player/7804/nfl) visited free-agent DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (http://www.billszone.com/player/12/nfl)'s (Titans) house shortly after free agency started.

Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#ixzz0hHX634Ue (http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#ixzz0hHX634Ue)


And it looks like we got the first signing of the night....



<TABLE border=0 width=630><TBODY><TR><TD width="80%">Falcons | Close to signing D. Robinson
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D. Orlando Ledbetter (http://www.billszone.com/link/204), of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (http://www.billszone.com/link/205), reports the Atlanta Falcons (http://www.billszone.com/team/7/nfl) could be close to finalizing a deal with free-agent CB Dunta Robinson (http://www.billszone.com/player/9830/nfl) (Texans).


Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#ixzz0hHXM7nr8 (http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#ixzz0hHXM7nr8)

[Philagape]

Like this is going to work ....

[Michael82]

Like this is going to work ....

Probably not, but for non Bills FA news, it's usually does.

[Beebe's Kid]

Peppers to the Bears from Schefter

[DrGraves]

What are the odds we bring in B+ or better caliber player during free agency?

20% 30% ?

[Beebe's Kid]

What are the odds we bring in B+ or better caliber player during free agency?

20% 30% ?

I think that depends on who is grading. We haven't sniffed the postseason in a decade, yet many fans have champagne tastes. As far as one of the sexy names, that is getting showered with money by lunch time? Probably not. Players will improve our team by filling voids, or adding certain strengths to areas of weakness...I would guess about 90%.

That being said, if you are the disgruntled type, you wouldn't be happy with anybody, which would lower the chances to -3.5%.

I think there is talent on the current roster. You get professional, smart players to fill a few of the voids and do well in the draft, we might surprise people. We actually have a new coaching staff, which I like, I know you probably don't like Nix or Gailey, but we are a lot better off that we were this time last year.

Keeping my fingers crossed.

[Beebe's Kid]

Nate Burleson to Detroit. The Lions are on the move.

[BillsWin]

Word on the street is the Lions are the most aggressive team thus far. They have pursued several players, and are entertaining possible trade scenarios.

Another tidbit: Whitner could be a Brown or Redskin sometime within the next few days. Those are the top two teams I have been hearing over the past few hours. But I have been told nothing is imminent.

[CuseJetsFan83]

Word on the street is the Lions are the most aggressive team thus far. They have pursued several players, and are entertaining possible trade scenarios.

Another tidbit: Whitner could be a Brown or Redskin sometime within the next few days. Those are the top two teams I have been hearing over the past few hours. But I have been told nothing is imminent.

i have yet to see any substantial rumors about whitner , but NY media did make a report that kerry rhodes to arizona for anquin boldin or a pick......

[Night Train]

All I see is a bunch of players getting released.

How's that uncapped year working out ?

[Ingtar33]

All I see is a bunch of players getting released.

How's that uncapped year working out ?

it's giving teams a chance to escape contracts without taking a cap hit. We shouldn't be surprised by this. This is a great way to purge salary, and dump unproductive vets. even more, there is the belief that any new CBA will have a lower cap limit. which means that you'll probably be best off building with a smaller salary in mind

no cap means no more min salary limit as well. I think the price for FAs will be much lower then anticipated after the initial flurry (there will be some teams that spend like drunken sailors to start, see Detroit, Chicago... ect)

probably will be more trades as well (because of the lack of a cap penalty)

[shelby]

Cromartie to the Jets.

[YardRat]

Incognito back to the Rams a possibility??


The relationship between the St. Louis Rams and Richie Incognito did not end well. So it's surprising to hear that they might be ready for a second go-round.

But Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post Dispatch reports that Incognito was told by the Rams that they might have some interest in re-signing him (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/rams/story/3535F5361F622EA4862576DD0017D0DE?OpenDocument) when he visited Rams Park on Thursday "to pick up some things."

[SaviorEdwards]

Hopefully we get into the action today...

[BillsWin]

Kassim Osgood

After tweeting about how he is flying across the country to a team that will give him a legitimate starting opportunity, Drayton Florence asked him if he was coming to Buffalo.

He said, "not likely so far, lmao"

But there are some whispers that the Bills are actually that team. I don't know for sure, but its speculation out of California.

PURE SPECULATION on their part.

[BillsWin]

I wouldn't expect any signings outside the Bills organization today. Purely my own speculation on what I have heard, but it looks like Buffalo is going to take care of their own first.

Contract extensions on restricted free agents seems to be the priority at OBD.

[BillsWin]

Hold up on the Osgood train. I was just told that the Bills are NOT the team he is flying out to meet. Which is in complete contradiction to what I was told 30-45 minutes ago.
Of course before it was just speculation, but now the guy is saying Osgood is NOT flying to Buffalo.

[BillsWin]

BIG NEWS. Well, sort of. The Eagles WANT to trade McNabb but Reid is trying to veto it. He wants McNabb to stay.

EDIT: Rotoworld beat me to it.

[T-Long]

I have a feeling that Osgood is going to JAX.

[Night Train]

it's giving teams a chance to escape contracts without taking a cap hit. We shouldn't be surprised by this. This is a great way to purge salary, and dump unproductive vets. even more, there is the belief that any new CBA will have a lower cap limit. which means that you'll probably be best off building with a smaller salary in mind

no cap means no more min salary limit as well. I think the price for FAs will be much lower then anticipated after the initial flurry (there will be some teams that spend like drunken sailors to start, see Detroit, Chicago... ect)

probably will be more trades as well (because of the lack of a cap penalty)

Agreed.

The expected that unlimited spending would be the norm is unfounded ( sans Snyder and a couple other loons ). It's actually the opposite. They are setting their own cap and it's far lower than many would believe.

Teams will be uber prudent with the $$ plus it sends a clear message the reported owners lockout next year is indeed coming, unless the Players union wakes up and realizes that no one else will overpay their membership.

The owners ( outside of Ralph & Mike Brown) made a classic blunder 3 years back but they still hold the cards in this negotiation. This is just a side hobby for these owners, which have actual business to run outside of the NFL.

Brad Butler looks smarter by the minute.

[T-Long]

Anyone see the thing going on with Pennington? He is demanding a no trade clause in his contract with the Dolphins and they aren't giving it to him. There is also a report that there is another team interested in him that are offering him that. Could it be the Bills?

[shelby]

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[Don't Panic]

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Carolina Panthers (http://www.kffl.com/team/10/nfl) have released DT Ma'ake Kemoeatu (http://www.kffl.com/player/5625/nfl).

Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#ixzz0hJ5iVSnX

Could he be in the mix for us?

[Jan Reimers]

Anyone see the thing going on with Pennington? He is demanding a no trade clause in his contract with the Dolphins and they aren't giving it to him. There is also a report that there is another team interested in him that are offering him that. Could it be the Bills?
What have we Bills' fans ever done to deserve this kind of fate?

[DraftBoy]

Personally I like the Bills strategy here. We were never going to be players for the big name guys (Peppers, Dansby...) so let other teams over spend for them. The mid level guys are all going to be under bid on now that we've seen teams spending less those are guys we can now be in play for by being patient and playing our cards right. Some fnans aren't going to be happy with it but it's a smart strategy Imo.

[DraftBoy]

Nate Burleson to Detroit. The Lions are on the move.

5yrs, 25 Million

11 guaranteed

Lions | Burleson gets $11 million guaranteed
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Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:35:22 -0800

Updating an ongoing story, ESPN.com's John Clayton reports Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson agreed to a five-year deal worth $25 million, according to a source. The deal includes $11 million in guarantees.



Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#ixzz0hJDfmyeC

[DraftBoy]

Bears are busy...

From rotoworld;
Bears agreed to terms with free agent TE Brandon Manumaleuna on a five-year contract.

They have Peppers and Taylor in today as well.

Also...Restricted free agent DL/LB Lorenzo Alexander has agreed to a three-year contract with the Redskins, a source tells Alex Marvez of FOX...The Eagles will reportedly sign FB Leonard Weaver to a three-year contract on Friday morning.

[patmoran2006]

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Carolina Panthers (http://www.kffl.com/team/10/nfl) have released DT Ma'ake Kemoeatu (http://www.kffl.com/player/5625/nfl).

Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#ixzz0hJ5iVSnX

Could he be in the mix for us?


Yes

[SABURZFAN]

Personally I like the Bills strategy here. We were never going to be players for the big name guys (Peppers, Dansby...) so let other teams over spend for them. The mid level guys are all going to be under bid on now that we've seen teams spending less those are guys we can now be in play for by being patient and playing our cards right. Some fnans aren't going to be happy with it but it's a smart strategy Imo.


i wouldn't be giving anybody any kind of credit just yet. until they actually get a few mid level players in here to make the roser look respectable, this team just sucks because of the owner.

[ChanGailey]

I don't see how a 6 win team that hasn't topped 7 wins in 5 years could sit here and do nothing. I'm not expecting Peppers or Dansby, but we should have a visit, a rumor, something.

I just think it's cheap and arrogant to do nothing.

[patmoran2006]

I don't see how a 6 win team that hasn't topped 7 wins in 5 years could sit here and do nothing. I'm not expecting Peppers or Dansby, but we should have a visit, a rumor, something.

I just think it's cheap and arrogant to do nothing.

Not really.. Its smart.

They dont want to pay for some of these overated free agents.

The Bills will end up busy in free agency, just not the way that some people are hoping.

RT and WR will get addressed in FA for sure.. So will the DL and maybe LB, maybe not with rock solid starters but at least depth.

I FULLY expect us to look at a few of these NT's that are getting released.

[T-Long]

Unrestricted free agent WR Kelley Washington is drawing interest from the Bills and Seahawks, according to Joe Fortenbaugh of the National Football Post.

[ChanGailey]

Not really.. Its smart.

They dont want to pay for some of these overated free agents.

The Bills will end up busy in free agency, just not the way that some people are hoping.

RT and WR will get addressed in FA for sure.. So will the DL and maybe LB, maybe not with rock solid starters but at least depth.

I FULLY expect us to look at a few of these NT's that are getting released.

So it's smart to let the talented RT's and WR's go sign with other people so that we can sign Kelley Washington?

Hate to say it, Pat, but the Bills haven't done anything smart in as long as I can remember. I'm getting highly pissed off here.

Like I said, I'm not lookin for Dansby or Peppers, but why aren't we at least reaching to Chad Clifton? Or Kevin Walter?

Oh, because we aren't a realistic landing spot for any player that has any choice whatsoever.

[patmoran2006]

So it's smart to let the talented RT's and WR's go sign with other people so that we can sign Kelley Washington?

Hate to say it, Pat, but the Bills haven't done anything smart in as long as I can remember. I'm getting highly pissed off here.

Like I said, I'm not lookin for Dansby or Peppers, but why aren't we at least reaching to Chad Clifton? Or Kevin Walter?

Oh, because we aren't a realistic landing spot for any player that has any choice whatsoever.

I hear your frustration my man.. But this is the sad, but true reality.

TWO types of free agents are going to come to Buffalo, and thats IT

1- Those who the Bills will pay much more than anyone else (Dockery, Walker for IE)

2- Those who no other teams are interested in (See T.O. last year)

It sucks, but thats the way it is.. NObody is excited to come to Buffalo with this franchise in this state unless we give them several more thousands/millions reason to be excited or because nobody else wanted them.

I could be wrong, but I dont think we sign anyone today and if we do, I highly doubt its anybody of starting quality.

You should take a nap soon, maybe something happens in the late afternoon.

Id love to see us be aggressive as well man.. We are not a good football team.

I want Kevin Walter in the worst way, he's a PERFECT fit for us at WR.

[ChanGailey]

I hear your frustration my man.. But this is the sad, but true reality.

TWO types of free agents are going to come to Buffalo, and thats IT

1- Those who the Bills will pay much more than anyone else (Dockery, Walker for IE)

2- Those who no other teams are interested in (See T.O. last year)

It sucks, but thats the way it is.. NObody is excited to come to Buffalo with this franchise in this state unless we give them several more thousands/millions reason to be excited or because nobody else wanted them.

I could be wrong, but I dont think we sign anyone today and if we do, I highly doubt its anybody of starting quality.

You should take a nap soon, maybe something happens in the late afternoon.

Id love to see us be aggressive as well man.. We are not a good football team.

I want Kevin Walter in the worst way, he's a PERFECT fit for us at WR.
The Bills suck.

The ****ing Lions can sign guys, not us!

[madness]

Holy crap. Is ChanGailey old Pat's alter ego? I feel like this is a few years ago only now he's arguing with himself. :snicker:

[patmoran2006]

AJ Feely will sign with the Rams.

Goodbye Marc Bulger.. Could Feeley be a quick stop gap to Sam Bradford with the top pick?

[Pinkerton Security]

So it's smart to let the talented RT's and WR's go sign with other people so that we can sign Kelley Washington?

Hate to say it, Pat, but the Bills haven't done anything smart in as long as I can remember. I'm getting highly pissed off here.

Like I said, I'm not lookin for Dansby or Peppers, but why aren't we at least reaching to Chad Clifton? Or Kevin Walter?

Oh, because we aren't a realistic landing spot for any player that has any choice whatsoever.

Which RT's and WR's have gotten signed so far??? And who is even out there that is so awesome that we simply need to sign them ASAP??

[WeAreArthurMoates]

So it's smart to let the talented RT's and WR's go sign with other people so that we can sign Kelley Washington?

Hate to say it, Pat, but the Bills haven't done anything smart in as long as I can remember. I'm getting highly pissed off here.

Like I said, I'm not lookin for Dansby or Peppers, but why aren't we at least reaching to Chad Clifton? Or Kevin Walter?

Oh, because we aren't a realistic landing spot for any player that has any choice whatsoever.

Who are these RT's that have signed so far and there is no way I want the Bills paying Burelson 25 mil, he's garbage, I'd rather stick with Hardy and Johnson.

[Raptor]

5yrs, 25 Million

11 guaranteed

Lions | Burleson gets $11 million guaranteed
Comment (0)
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:35:22 -0800

Updating an ongoing story, ESPN.com's John Clayton reports Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson agreed to a five-year deal worth $25 million, according to a source. The deal includes $11 million in guarantees.



Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#ixzz0hJDfmyeC

Nate B must have the worlds smartest agent because teams keep paying this guy year after year on potential

[shelby]

Didn't any of y'all read Nix's comments? He basically said the Bills will rebuild through the draft rather than free agency. i don't know why people are so surprised.

[Raptor]

Any word on where DE D.Edwards? If I'm the Bills he's who my #1 target would be

[Griz78]

Here's some news. Whaley and Nix are deciding between Chinese and Pizza for lunch.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Didn't any of y'all read Nix's comments? He basically said the Bills will rebuild through the draft rather than free agency. i don't know why people are so surprised.

He said we will not give the big contracts in free agency but will fill holes. I expect some solid signings and that's what I think we will do.

[patmoran2006]

UT OH

According to NFL.com, New England is one of three teams that have an offer on the table for Julius Peppers.

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[patmoran2006]

Any word on where DE D.Edwards? If I'm the Bills he's who my #1 target would be

he's my top "realistic" free agent.

And last night I heard/read Denver was interested

[OpIv37]

Didn't any of y'all read Nix's comments? He basically said the Bills will rebuild through the draft rather than free agency. i don't know why people are so surprised.

because we have far more needs than draft picks.

[shelby]

NFLHerald (http://twitter.com/NFLHerald) (http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/)
Chicago signs free agent tight end Brandon Manumaleuna http://bit.ly/ds9rWX #NFL (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23NFL)

[shelby]

caplannfl (http://twitter.com/caplannfl) (http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/)
Russ Hochstein agrees to 2-year deal with Broncos worth up to $3.5 million if he starts, source said.

[ChanGailey]

because we have far more needs than draft picks.

Some people will just agree with anything the f'n Bills do!

Nah, we don't need any talent. We're gonna hit home runs on all of our draft picks because we have a track record of doing that! HA!

We need at least a NT, a 3-4 DE, an OLB, an extra MLB for depth, another corner wouldn't hurt, we need a WR or 2, a OT or 3, C and G depth...We need a 3rd RB, and possibly another QB.

In total, that is anywhere from 8-15 players depending on your opinion. We have how many draft picks? I know we'll be lucky if 3 are serious contributors within 2 seasons.

So I guess we're going to fill 15 holes with 3 draft picks.

Either that or taking a decade to rebuild, and by the time your done, the first guys you got are on their way outta town.

It doesn't need to take forever, and you'll have less time with a great team if it does take you forever. Miami went from 1-15 to 11-5.

[patmoran2006]

Kyle Vanden Bosch signs for four years with Detroit, per NFL Network.

That's he and Burleson already for Detroit.

That should make our BZ's Chan Gailey nuts

[ChanGailey]

Kyle Vanden Bosch signs for four years with Detroit, per NFL Network.

That's he and Burleson already for Detroit.

That should make our BZ's Chan Gailey nuts

Listen, I don't just want anybody. And I'd rather have nobody than scrubs like Kelley Washington.

Last year, Denver was changing schemes, they went out and signed a butt load of players. They faultered down the stretch, but they beat some good teams and I sure as hell would rather have my team play like them than like we do.

I just don't understand how we're not knocking on defensive linemen or linebacker's doors.

Jim Schwartz went to Vanden Bosch's house. What's Nix doing? Sitting on his porch playing a f'n banjo?

[clumping platelets]

:dizzy:

[T-Long]

Coach Sal is reporting the Bills and Eagles have had discussions on McNabb and there are people in both organizations that want to get it done.

[Jeff1220]

Some people will just agree with anything the f'n Bills do!

Nah, we don't need any talent. We're gonna hit home runs on all of our draft picks because we have a track record of doing that! HA!

We need at least a NT, a 3-4 DE, an OLB, an extra MLB for depth, another corner wouldn't hurt, we need a WR or 2, a OT or 3, C and G depth...We need a 3rd RB, and possibly another QB.

In total, that is anywhere from 8-15 players depending on your opinion. We have how many draft picks? I know we'll be lucky if 3 are serious contributors within 2 seasons.

So I guess we're going to fill 15 holes with 3 draft picks.

Either that or taking a decade to rebuild, and by the time your done, the first guys you got are on their way outta town.

It doesn't need to take forever, and you'll have less time with a great team if it does take you forever. Miami went from 1-15 to 11-5.

It's not that people agree with what they do. We're just not surprised by what they do.

[DraftBoy]

Any word on where DE D.Edwards? If I'm the Bills he's who my #1 target would be

Currently arranging a visit with Denver according to the Baltimore Sun.

[ChanGailey]

It's not that people agree with what they do. We're just not surprised by what they do.

I'm not surprised, either. I'm just offended.

[madness]

Listen, I don't just want anybody. And I'd rather have nobody than scrubs like Kelley Washington.

Last year, Denver was changing schemes, they went out and signed a butt load of players. They faultered down the stretch, but they beat some good teams and I sure as hell would rather have my team play like them than like we do.

I just don't understand how we're not knocking on defensive linemen or linebacker's doors.

Jim Schwartz went to Vanden Bosch's house. What's Nix doing? Sitting on his porch playing a f'n banjo?

Detroit overpayed for both players and it also helps that Vanden Bosch is a former pupil of Schwartz.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Funny how VandenBosch has only been productive when playing with Haynesworth.

[Slim]

Funny how VandenBosch has only been productive when playing with Haynesworth.

I bet he'd be good playing to to Suh as well.

[The King]

Detroit overpayed for both players and it also helps that Vanden Bosch is a former pupil of Schwartz.you have to over pay when you're Detroit.

[Michael82]

you have to over pay when you're Detroit.

or Buffalo... :sigh:

[DraftBoy]

Browns | Bannan scheduled to visit
Comment (0)
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:47:48 -0800

Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports the Cleveland Browns are scheduled to meet with unrestricted free-agent DT Justin Bannan (Ravens).


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Browns | Fujita to visit
Comment (0)
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:43:49 -0800

Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Cleveland Browns are scheduled to meet with unrestricted free-agent LB Scott Fujita (Saints) this weekend.


Dolphins | Could have interest in Atogwe
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Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:32:37 -0800

Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins could be interested in St. Louis Rams restricted free-agent FS Oshiomogho Atogwe if they are unable to sign unrestricted free-agent FS Antrel Rolle (Cardinals).



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Seahawks | D. Edwards to visit
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:17:02 -0800

Joe Fortenbaugh, of the National Football Post, reports the Seattle Seahawks will meet with unrestricted free-agent DL Dwan Edwards (Ravens), according to a source.


Some updates on some plays and teams that we have interest in.

[patmoran2006]

UGHH

Seahawks | D. Edwards to visit
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:17:02 -0800

Joe Fortenbaugh, of the National Football Post, reports the Seattle Seahawks will meet with unrestricted free-agent DL Dwan Edwards (Ravens), according to a source.


Some updates on some plays and teams that we have interest in.

[Slim]

UGHH

Seahawks | D. Edwards to visit
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:17:02 -0800

Joe Fortenbaugh, of the National Football Post, reports the Seattle Seahawks will meet with unrestricted free-agent DL Dwan Edwards (Ravens), according to a source.


Some updates on some plays and teams that we have interest in.

PAT BRING US GOOD NEWS

[patmoran2006]

The Bengals ARE interested in Terrell Owens
http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Friday-update-TO-one-of-Bengal-inquiries/bddbdbd5-e1a6-4be5-8ace-de512d003399


Gotta admit, that would be fun to follow.

[patmoran2006]

PAT BRING US GOOD NEWS

Soon as Buddy Nix finds the Continuum Transfunctioner he'll get rockin 'n rollin

[madness]

PAT BRING US GOOD NEWS
Fat chance unless it's close to being announced. Nix seems to keep it close to the vest and Buddy's view of the press seems to be inline with his disdain for small defenses.

[The Spaz]

Taylor to the Bears done. 4 year deal.

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/news/story?id=4967833

[Michael82]

Taylor to the Bears done. 4 year deal.

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/news/story?id=4967833

damn! That was a solid pickup! :up:

[shelby]

Adam_Schefter (http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter) (http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/)
Filed to ESPN: Seattle is strongly considering signing Broncos restricted free-agent WR Brandon Marshall. A huge move.

[Slim]

Adam_Schefter (http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter) (http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/)
Filed to ESPN: Seattle is strongly considering signing Broncos restricted free-agent WR Brandon Marshall. A huge move.

WOW i think when its all said and sone Seattle will have made a lot of ballsy moves in this off season.

[The King]

Adam_Schefter (http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter)
Filed to ESPN: Seattle is strongly considering signing Broncos restricted free-agent WR Brandon Marshall. A huge move.They give up the 6th pick if they get him.... DUMB MOVE!

[psubills62]

They give up the 6th pick if they get him.... DUMB MOVE!

According to rotoworld, they expect Seattle to only give up the 14th pick. I'm not sure what the rules are on that, but I was expecting what you were...that they would have to give up their own pick, not one they acquired in a trade.

[Slim]

According to rotoworld, they expect Seattle to only give up the 14th pick. I'm not sure what the rules are on that, but I was expecting what you were...that they would have to give up their own pick, not one they acquired in a trade.

I forgot they had teh 14th pick as well. I'd trade #14 for Marshall if i had an extra pick as well.

[Slim]

They give up the 6th pick if they get him.... DUMB MOVE!

Shefter is saying it would be the 6th pick and not the 14th... I wouldn't do this if i were SEA, if it were the 14th i would.

[cpearl]

This is a slow start to Free Agency compared to most years. The uncapped year is really affecting the FA class (as did the higher number of tenders, obviously). Remember how crazy things were the past 3 years?

[wmoz11]

I thought that you could negotiate around what pick to give the player, even if he's tendered at a 1st round mark, similar to what you do with players who are franchised.

[SquishDaFish]

They were reporting on Sirius that is would be for the 14th pick which they originally got from Denver in last years draft.

[Ickybaluky]

They were reporting on Sirius that is would be for the 14th pick which they originally got from Denver in last years draft.

They are wrong, then.

To sign a RFA you have to have a draft pick equal or better to your original draft position. The rule is in place to keep teams from trading down before signing a RFA to an offer sheet.

Seattle would have to surrender their own pick, not return Denver's pick to them.

[Ickybaluky]

Peppers is officially a Bear, BTW.

The Pats re-signed Tully Banta-Cain:

LINK (http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4675736/patriots-reach-extension-with-banta-cain)

Terms: 3 Yrs, $13.5M, another $4.5M possible in incentives. No word on guaranteed money.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Shefter is saying it would be the 6th pick and not the 14th... I wouldn't do this if i were SEA, if it were the 14th i would.

There thinking may be that they'd still get a good LT in either Brown, Davis or Campbell and not have to pay all that loot for the 6th pick.

[psubills62]

They are wrong, then.

To sign a RFA you have to have a draft pick equal or better to your original draft position. The rule is in place to keep teams from trading down before signing a RFA to an offer sheet.

Seattle would have to surrender their own pick, not return Denver's pick to them.

Thanks for confirming what I thought.

However, Seattle could attempt to trade the 14th pick to Denver for Marshall. At this point, I'm sure Denver would be happy to get that much out of him.

[patmoran2006]

Yeah.. Like NE said--- Banta Cain resigns with NE. So much for that.

[The King]

AJ Feeley to STL.

[Ickybaluky]

Thanks for confirming what I thought.

However, Seattle could attempt to trade the 14th pick to Denver for Marshall. At this point, I'm sure Denver would be happy to get that much out of him.

Good point.

They may not want the 6th pick that badly, though. That slot comes with superstar money attached, and unless you feel you are getting superstar talent back they may not want to pay. They probably figure Marshall is better than any WR they would get at that pick, so they are willing to give it up.

[The Jokeman]

They were reporting on Sirius that is would be for the 14th pick which they originally got from Denver in last years draft.
I'm pretty sure the NFL rules, of course that may now be changed with no CBA, states that the draft pick acquired in a trade must be the trading teams original draft pick or better than their initial position.

[Ickybaluky]

Terms: 3 Yrs, $13.5M, another $4.5M possible in incentives. No word on guaranteed money.

Banta-Cain received a $6M SB, and he will get $7M in the first year with salary.

[patmoran2006]

Banta-Cain received a $6M SB, and he will get $7M in the first year with salary.

HOw you feel about Boldin to NE via trade?

[psubills62]

Good point.

They may not want the 6th pick that badly, though. That slot comes with superstar money attached, and unless you feel you are getting superstar talent back they may not want to pay. They probably figure Marshall is better than any WR they would get at that pick, so they are willing to give it up.

Not sure how likely that is. They still need either a top lineman or a QB desperately, and they're more likely to get one of those at 6 than at 14. Paul Allen has enough money to pay the 6th pick of the draft and Marshall.

We'll have to see if they try to trade for him or just sign him to an offer sheet.

[Ickybaluky]

Not sure how likely that is. They still need either a top lineman or a QB desperately, and they're more likely to get one of those at 6 than at 14. Paul Allen has enough money to pay the 6th pick of the draft and Marshall.

We'll have to see if they try to trade for him or just sign him to an offer sheet.

Good point again. They need a LT to replace Walter Jones.

[Ickybaluky]

HOw you feel about Boldin to NE via trade?

I'm surprised a little. I think he is their kind of player, but because of his age, mileage and cost (he wants a new deal). It would be a risky move.

Aaron Wilson is reporting it, though, and he is a very good source. He is probably getting his info on the Ravens side, since he has covered them for a long time and has good sources there.

Adam Schefter is also reporting it, and he points to KC and Bal as likely destinations. It could be the agent is putting NE's name in there to drive up the price. They get named in a lot of deals by agents because NE doesn't publicly address rumors very often.

[patmoran2006]

Joey Porter has been officially cut per Schefter (I think)

[patmoran2006]

TimGrahamESPN (http://twitter.com/TimGrahamESPN) (http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/)
I'm dying to write a Bills story. Really. I am. But it's awfully quiet in Orchard Park.

[Ingtar33]

According to rotoworld, they expect Seattle to only give up the 14th pick. I'm not sure what the rules are on that, but I was expecting what you were...that they would have to give up their own pick, not one they acquired in a trade.

rotoworld is wrong. you have to give up YOUR pick (first) or better, not the lowest.

[psubills62]

rotoworld is wrong. you have to give up YOUR pick (first) or better, not the lowest.

Yeah, they corrected it. I still think it's more likely that Seattle tries to trade the 14th pick to Denver for Marshall, rather than sign him to an offer sheet and give up the 6th pick.

[Raptor]

They are wrong, then.

To sign a RFA you have to have a draft pick equal or better to your original draft position. The rule is in place to keep teams from trading down before signing a RFA to an offer sheet.

Seattle would have to surrender their own pick, not return Denver's pick to them.

The team, Denver in this case, can choose to take lower compensation then the tendered offer calls for.


Long story short if Denver wants to get there 14th pick back from Seattle for Marshall they can

[Raptor]

Denver signs former Bill to a five yr deal

RT @PostBroncos: Broncos Blog: Broncos, Bannan agree on 5-year deal http://dpo.st/a9l9QF

[wmoz11]

The team, Denver in this case, can choose to take lower compensation then the tendered offer calls for.


Long story short if Denver wants to get there 14th pick back from Seattle for Marshall they can

Exactly. I mentioned this earlier. Hell, if Seattle won't give up but a 2nd round pick, and Denver says that's ok, then the trade can go down for a 2nd.

[Raptor]

Pats DT Vince Wilfork reaches agreement with NE on five-year, $40 million deal that includes $18 million signing bonus, $25 milion gtd.
10 minutes ago via UberTwitter

[Raptor]

Filed to ESPN: Packers re-signed OT Chad Clifton. 3 years, $20 million, 7.5 million guaranteed.

[Slim]

Texans re-sign Kevin Walter

[Philagape]

Damn it.

Damn it.

[Raptor]

Raiders re-sign Khalif Barnes

[DBrown77]

Dansby signs 5 year deal with Dolphins :(

<table width="630" border="0"><tbody><tr><td width="80%">Dolphins | Dansby signs five-year deal
</td><td width="20%">Comment (0) (http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=631052) http://www.kffl.com/images/icons/twitter.jpg (http://twitter.com/?status=Per%20KFFL.com:%20Dolphins%20%7C%20Dansby%20signs%20five-year%20deal%20-%20http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=631052) http://www.kffl.com/images/icons/facebook.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=631052)</td></tr></tbody></table>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:50:43 -0800 Sports 620 KTAR's John Gambadoro reports free-agent LB Karlos Dansby (http://www.kffl.com/player/9722/nfl) (Cardinals) has signed a five-year deal with the Miami Dolphins (http://www.kffl.com/team/22/nfl). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw#ixzz0hLy6CTlA

[Raptor]

SON OF A *****!

[psubills62]

Has anyone heard anything about Jason Ferguson? I know he'll most likely return to the Dolphins if he doesn't retire, but I'd hope the Bills would at least contact him.

[DBrown77]

Jets - Signed Cromartie, the best corner available
Phins - Sign Dansby, One of the best LB's available
Pats - Sign Wilfork long term, one of the best DT's in the game
Bills - Bring some scrub named Wade Smith in for a looksee

FML

[SABURZFAN]

Jets - Signed Cromartie, the best corner available
Phins - Sign Dansby, One of the best LB's available
Pats - Sign Wilfork long term, one of the best DT's in the game
Bills - Bring some scrub named Wade Smith in for a looksee

FML


according to Dicknoze, the Bills have PLENTY of time left for the rest of the FA's.

[elltrain22]

Jets - Signed Cromartie, the best corner available
Phins - Sign Dansby, One of the best LB's available
Pats - Sign Wilfork long term, one of the best DT's in the game
Bills - Bring some scrub named Wade Smith in for a looksee

FML

The rich get richer, and the poor get more pathetic. This organization is an absolute friggen joke. I am 110% convinced we are being "Major Leagued"

[Dicknoze69]

according to Dicknoze, the Bills have PLENTY of time left for the rest of the FA's.

As I said, we don't have a game tomorrow and free agency doesn't end tonight.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

according to Dicknoze, the Bills have PLENTY of time left for the rest of the FA's.

We do, Dansby wasn't going to sign with us anyways. I didnt want cromartie and Wilfork wasn't an option, ats the *****ing about.

[DBrown77]

yes its early, but we say the same thing every year when this happens

[SquishDaFish]

Jets - Signed Cromartie, the best corner available
Phins - Sign Dansby, One of the best LB's available
Pats - Sign Wilfork long term, one of the best DT's in the game
Bills - Bring some scrub named Wade Smith in for a looksee

FML

Jets Traded for Cromartie just saying.

[mysticsoto]

Jets - Signed Cromartie, the best corner available
Phins - Sign Dansby, One of the best LB's available
Pats - Sign Wilfork long term, one of the best DT's in the game
Bills - Bring some scrub named Wade Smith in for a looksee

FML

And were the team with the biggest needs. They fill their small holes and we watch for what leftover losers we can bring in afterward...

[patmoran2006]

Saturday 3:40 pm


<TABLE border=0 width=630><TBODY><TR><TD width="80%">Patriots | Shown interest in Mason
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Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:23:42 -0800

Jamison Hensley (http://www.billszone.com/link/170), of The Baltimore Sun (http://www.billszone.com/link/169), reports the New England Patriots (http://www.billszone.com/team/24/nfl) have shown interest in unrestricted free-agent WR Derrick Mason (http://www.billszone.com/player/1891/nfl) (Ravens).


Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#ixzz0hQmqHXi9 (http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#ixzz0hQmqHXi9)


<TABLE border=0 width=630><TBODY><TR><TD width="80%">Ravens | Re-signing Mason not a priority
</TD><TD width="20%">Comment (0) (http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/gnews.php?id=631119) http://www.billszone.com/images/icons/twitter.jpg (http://twitter.com/?status=Per KFFL.com: Ravens | Re-signing Mason not a priority - http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=631119) http://www.billszone.com/images/icons/facebook.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=631119)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:12:09 -0800

Jamison Hensley (http://www.billszone.com/link/170), of The Baltimore Sun (http://www.billszone.com/link/169), reports the Baltimore Ravens (http://www.billszone.com/team/8/nfl) do not see re-signing unrestricted free-agent WR Derrick Mason (http://www.billszone.com/player/1891/nfl) as a priority because of the acquisition of WR Anquan Boldin (http://www.billszone.com/player/5905/nfl). There is still a chance the Ravens (http://www.billszone.com/team/8/nfl) re-sign Mason this offseason.


Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#ixzz0hQnMv1Uc (http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#ixzz0hQnMv1Uc)

[Slim]

Justin Fargas was cut.

[YardRat]

Osgood to the Jags...


Updating previous reports, Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars (http://www.kffl.com/team/20/nfl) have signed unrestricted free-agent WR Kassim Osgood (http://www.kffl.com/player/5910/nfl) (Chargers) to a three-year deal worth $6.675 million. The deal could be worth as much as $10.875 million with incentives.

Rhodes traded to Arizona...


Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Arizona Cardinals (http://www.kffl.com/team/6/nfl) have acquired SS Kerry Rhodes (http://www.kffl.com/player/11691/nfl) from the New York Jets (http://www.kffl.com/team/27/nfl) for a 2010 fourth-round draft choice and a 2011 seventh-round draft choice.

[SABURZFAN]

As I said, we don't have a game tomorrow and free agency doesn't end tonight.


meanwhile, let's have all the talented FA's sign with other teams and the Bills can make their move at the end to pick up the remaining scraps. :brilliant:

[YardRat]

Jim Thomas (http://www.kffl.com/link/185), of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch (http://www.kffl.com/link/186), reports the St. Louis Rams (http://www.kffl.com/team/34/nfl) are very close to finalizing a deal with free-agent DT Fred Robbins (http://www.kffl.com/player/1109/nfl) (Giants). If everything goes as expected, Robbins will arrive in St. Louis Sunday, March 7, to sign a contract.

Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#ixzz0hVFgfY4X

[psubills62]

Four-time Pro Bowl OT Willie Anderson might want to come out of retirement for the 2010 season, sources tell ESPN.com.

Anderson retired in 2009, but it was never a firm decision. His body needed a year off to heal and he didn't sound like a guy that was ready to hang it up. But he'll be 35 when next season starts and would likely be a backup.

[psubills62]

Jim Thomas (http://www.kffl.com/link/185), of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch (http://www.kffl.com/link/186), reports the St. Louis Rams (http://www.kffl.com/team/34/nfl) are very close to finalizing a deal with free-agent DT Fred Robbins (http://www.kffl.com/player/1109/nfl) (Giants). If everything goes as expected, Robbins will arrive in St. Louis Sunday, March 7, to sign a contract.

Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#ixzz0hVFgfY4X



I think that with this and with Detroit trading for Corey Williams, there's a chance that Ndamukong Suh won't be drafted until #3 (if Detroit decides to pick Russell Okung). I still think it would be good for Detroit to draft Suh, but it's rumored that they really like Okung. It would be pretty surprising if Suh fell out of the top two.

[wmoz11]

Did anyone notice that the Steelers signed Jonathan Scott? Not too surprising considering the link with Kugler.

[mysticsoto]

Did anyone notice that the Steelers signed Jonathan Scott? Not too surprising considering the link with Kugler.

Oh man, I didn't even know his contract was up? Bills dropped the ball here! He was decent and at the very least, a good backup!

[Ickybaluky]

Oh man, I didn't even know his contract was up? Bills dropped the ball here! He was decent and at the very least, a good backup!

He was a restricted player and the Bills did not extend a tender, making him a FA.

The other players, besides Scott, the Bills non-tendered were Marcus Buggs, Justice Hairston, Gibran Hamdan, Richie Incognito and Joe Klopfenstein.

[Griz78]

Thanks for teh Non-Tender Update!

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Oh man, I didn't even know his contract was up? Bills dropped the ball here! He was decent and at the very least, a good backup!

Whaaaaaaaaaat, Scott was horrible dude.

[mysticsoto]

Whaaaaaaaaaat, Scott was horrible dude.

A bad ankle and being forced to play LT contributed to this. I think he is a backup RT - better than what we've had in the past - like Kirk Chambers! I personally would have preferred Meredith and Bell battle it out at RT with hopefully Meredith winning, have Bell as backup LT, have Scott play RT backup and draft a LT and a low round OT for the PS.