NFL Free Agency signings/rumors/discussion

[psubills62]

Well, with the "frenzy" starting up, we might as well make a thread for it.

Rumored that Seattle has come to an agreement with Tavaris Jackson.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3708/tarvaris-jackson

Seattle seems to be taking a bit of a head-scratching approach to building a team. I'll be interested to see how they do in 2011.

[Ginger Vitis]

Pete Carroll will be fired after the 2012 season..

[trapezeus]

Pete carroll has his team in terrible shape. they have absolutely no one in place for Hasselbeck's eventual departure. He's traded a ton of picks for very marginal players. If his team doesn't have a better year (and let's admit that they over acheived due to a crappy division 7-9 playoff appearance if i remember correctly), after this year, they won't have the picks to really help the team.

He got off lucky for the USC scandal and found another gig when he probably knew very well what was going on and did nothing to stop it. Then he takes a marginally decent team with aging players and treats it like a kid in a candy store telling everyone that he's a genius and really knows how to work with players.

I really dislike carroll.

[Jaybird]

Pete carroll has his team in terrible shape. they have absolutely no one in place for Hasselbeck's eventual departure. He's traded a ton of picks for very marginal players. If his team doesn't have a better year (and let's admit that they over acheived due to a crappy division 7-9 playoff appearance if i remember correctly), after this year, they won't have the picks to really help the team.

He got off lucky for the USC scandal and found another gig when he probably knew very well what was going on and did nothing to stop it. Then he takes a marginally decent team with aging players and treats it like a kid in a candy store telling everyone that he's a genius and really knows how to work with players.

I really dislike carroll.

Im not a Carroll fan as an NFL coach, but he did bring his team to the playoffs in his first year. He also had one of the biggest upsets in playoffs history... he aint going anywhere so fast

[FlyingDutchman]

Pete Carroll will be fired after the 2012 season..

why? he took an average team last year into the 2nd round of the playoffs....

[psubills62]

Panthers reportedly signed Charles Johnson for six years, 76 million and 30m guaranteed (can't be official until Friday, though).

[BillsWin]

why? he took an average team last year into the 2nd round of the playoffs....

The players overachieved and made plays when they should have. He wasn't anything special as a head coach.

[psubills62]

McNabb trade reportedly in the works to the Vikings - real shocker there.

[DrGraves]

Over/Under Bills signing 1 starter-caliber player...

[Raptor]

Moss reups with the Skins

Q.Mikell to sign with the Rams

[Michael82]

Panthers | Charles Johnson agrees to six-year deal (http://www.kffl.com/hotw/gnews.php?id=727645-panthers-charles-johnson-agrees-to-six-year-deal)
Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:00:17 -0700
The Carolina Panthers (http://www.kffl.com/team/10/nfl/carolina-panthers) have agreed to terms to re-sign unrestricted free-agent DE Charles Johnson (http://www.kffl.com/player/16391/nfl/charles-johnson) on a six-year, $76 million deal that includes $32 million in guarantees. Johnson will reportedly land a $30 million signing bonus.
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Holy ****! That's a lot of money! :shocked:

[Night Train]

why? he took an average team last year into the 2nd round of the playoffs....

After going 7-9 in the worst division race in NFL history.

7-9 is Jauronesque

[FlyingDutchman]

The players overachieved and made plays when they should have. He wasn't anything special as a head coach.

Am I missing something or is that what players of a good coach do.............

[Mr. Pink]

Am I missing something or is that what players of a good coach do.............


No. Didn't you learn that from what happened here 4 years ago? 3 years ago?

[Raptor]

M.Yanda resigns with the Ravens

[wmoz11]

5 years, 32M for Yanda.

[Ickybaluky]

Leinart to Seattle to compete with Whitehurst and Jackson. Yikes.

Damien Woody retired.

Jeromy Clary re-signed with San Diego.

[Demon]

Leinart to Seattle to compete with Whitehurst and Jackson. Yikes.

Damien Woody retired.

Jeromy Clary re-signed with San Diego.

Yikes is right. Are they trying to reunite that entire QB draft class and bring Vince Young in too... ?

[Philagape]

Leinart to Seattle to compete with Whitehurst and Jackson. Yikes.

And they didn't want Losman :snicker:

[Philagape]

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Holy ****! That's a lot of money! :shocked:

Thank you, salary floor. More to come

[Raptor]

Damoine Lewis stays with the texans

btw i know I'm not posting links but I'm on my phone and its a pain in the dick to do. Everything in this thread is from pft, espy, or cnnsi...i don't have any crazy source

[psubills62]

Sorry, was away from the computer for a little while. Looks like Detroit will be releasing Bryant Johnson. Vikings signed Devin Aromashodu. Dallas is releasing WR Roy Williams. Chargers signed Takeo Spikes. Cowboys and Bucs fighting over Doug Free, while Falcons close to re-signing Clabo.

All this from rotoworld.com

[psubills62]

Steelers re-signed Ike Taylor.

[CuseJetsFan83]

i kinda gotta laugh at this...

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



RT @PatrickMoranBSD (http://twitter.com/PatrickMoranBSD): Paul Posluszny is NOT worth $7 million per year (in Jacksonville). ... If someone's willing to pay him that, he is.

[Extremebillsfan247]

McNabb to the Vikings pending renegotiation of his contract. Traded for a 6th next year, and possibly 6th in 2013.

[CuseJetsFan83]

17 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/RichCimini/status/96057700558962688) [/URL] (http://twitter.com/#)
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[URL="http://twitter.com/#%21/JuddZulgad"]JuddZulgad (http://twitter.com/#) JuddZulgad



RT @Jay_Glazer (http://twitter.com/Jay_Glazer): The 2nd 6th rounder for McNabb is based upon performance in 2011

[Mr. Pink]

McNabb to the Vikings pending renegotiation of his contract. Traded for a 6th next year, and possibly 6th in 2013.

Nice deal for the Vikes especially if McNabb has anything left.

[CuseJetsFan83]

NFLDraftInsider (http://twitter.com/#%21/NFLDraftInsider) Jared Tokarz



Vikings and Seahawks are battling to sign WR Sidney Rice (of the Vikings). Would be a huge pickup for the #Seahawks (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Seahawks).

who the hell will be throwing to him if he goes to seattle?

[CuseJetsFan83]

as per the washington post... carson palmer to retire.... link incoming

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nfl-free-agency-carson-palmer-retires-asomugha-still-on-the-board-orton-hits-the-trade-block/2011/07/26/gIQAJzzFbI_story.html

[CuseJetsFan83]

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



Dallas reached agreement on a four-year, $32 million deal that included $17 million in guaranteed money with OT Doug Free.

[Goobylal]

i kinda gotta laugh at this...

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



RT @PatrickMoranBSD (http://twitter.com/PatrickMoranBSD): Paul Posluszny is NOT worth $7 million per year (in Jacksonville). ... If someone's willing to pay him that, he is.
That's wrong. That's what he's getting paid. It's not his value.

[CuseJetsFan83]

That's wrong. That's what he's getting paid. It's not his value.

but to jacksonville he might be valued that (or just a randomly drawn number to get to the salary floor)

[CuseJetsFan83]

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



Washington tried weaking division opponent New York early Wednesday, reaching agreement with DT Barry Cofield on a six-year deal.

(don't forget AFC east plays NFC east so this is a fairly important signing against both opponents)

[DraftBoy]

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



Dallas reached agreement on a four-year, $32 million deal that included $17 million in guaranteed money with OT Doug Free.

This is a fantastic deal for Dallas.

[CuseJetsFan83]

This is a fantastic deal for Dallas.

sadly i agree.... and i hate the cowboys. from what i was reading TB and washington were trying to pick him up, but took the hometown deal so to speak.

[DonCanabis]

2. The Kolb Sweepstakes: Technically speaking, the Kolb-to-Arizona trade hasn't been executed yet -- it only seems like it has. We've been anticipating Kolb becoming a Cardinal for so long now that it might feel rather anticlimactic should it happen. Arizona is looking to ship cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a draft pick to the Eagles in exchange for the 26-year-old Kolb, and that's likely to be more enticing than anything Seattle can dangle in front of Philly.
-- And another thing: Kolb isn't the only available arm who's still young enough to build around. Don't forget about Vince Young, he of the 26-14 record as a starter in the NFL. Somebody's going to give him a second chance, and it could be Philadelphia, Miami or Buffalo.


Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/07/26/post-lockout-storylines/index.html#ixzz1TI0WPwRz

If Don Banks is right about this, it will really PISS ME OFF... But I know What team I'm Picking in Madden 12 lol

[psubills62]

Cowboys not releasing Terrence Newman.

Buccaneers have signed 20th pick Adrian Clayborn to a contract, first 1st-rounder to sign.

Chargers releasing Craig "Buster" Davis.

Dolphins may end up with Kyle Orton.

Packers re-signed Mason Crosby to a 5-year deal.

Titans signed Matt Hasselbeck.

Texans re-signed Jacoby Jones.

[psubills62]

Redskins sign Donte Stallworth.

[psubills62]

Giants sign David Baas, great pickup for them.

[CuseJetsFan83]

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



Filed to ESPN: WR Santonio Holmes reaches agreement with Jets on a five year deal.

AdamSchein (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchein) Adam Schein



#jets (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23jets) have agreed to deal with santonio holmes, per source. 5 year deal. Guaranteed money in range of 24 mil.

[CuseJetsFan83]

as per many sources.... many which are probably wrong

brad smith (nyj - 2010 season) liinked to these teams ---- chicago, buffalo, detroit, pittsburgh

be interesting to see if he takes the money and runs as well.... can't blame him

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Rumor is we are in the running to land Willie Colon, if so, I love the fact we are going after a RT.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

as per many sources.... many which are probably wrong

brad smith (nyj - 2010 season) liinked to these teams ---- chicago, buffalo, detroit, pittsburgh

be interesting to see if he takes the money and runs as well.... can't blame him

I like the sounds of this, Gailey could have 5-15 packages a game for him.

[Jaybird]

Rumor is we are in the running to land Willie Colon, if so, I love the fact we are going after a RT.

Ruptured chilles last season, usually takes 2 years to regain form

[CuseJetsFan83]

Ruptured chilles last season, usually takes 2 years to regain form

but with what is currently in place in buffalo, it is still an upgrade

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Ruptured chilles last season, usually takes 2 years to regain form

He was ahead of schedule last year but I'd take Willie at half speed over any of the scrubs we got.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

but with what is currently in place in buffalo, it is still an upgrade

Seriously, he is though.

[CuseJetsFan83]

SBJLizMullen (http://twitter.com/#%21/SBJLizMullen) Liz Mullen



NFLPA just sent memo to agents: The $120.4M salary cap per club is a “soft cap.” Settlement allows #NFL (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23NFL) clubs to exceed cap in cash spent.


@AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/AdamSchefter): Filed to ESPN: Titans reached agreement with quarterback Matthew Hasselbeck on a multi-year deal.

[CuseJetsFan83]

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



Filed to ESPN: WR Santonio Holmes reaches agreement with Jets on a five year deal.

AdamSchein (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchein) Adam Schein



#jets (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23jets) have agreed to deal with santonio holmes, per source. 5 year deal. Guaranteed money in range of 24 mil.

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



Santonio Holmes early numbers: 5 years, $50 million, including $24 million guaranteed, thought to be highest guarantee given to a WR

[NOT THE DUDE...]

PER ROTO, bills targeting willie colon... wood, levitre and wang need colon!!!!!!!

[cookie G]

Willie Colon

In addition to the Steelers, three other teams are reportedly in the running for free agent T/G Willie Colon -- the Bears, Bills, and Seahawks.
Colon wants to return to Pittsburgh, but his market is heating up. We've heard on more than one occasion that the Bears are serious contenders for Colon, who would play guard in Chicago. The Seahawks have an opening at left guard. Buffalo has had offensive line deficiencies for as long as we can remember.

http://rotoworld.com/playernews/nfl/football/

Buffalo has had offensive line deficiencies for as long as we can remember.

Not according to Buddy, we have Erik Pears

[CuseJetsFan83]

46 seconds ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/LaurNYJ/status/96242148327964672) [/URL] (http://twitter.com/#)
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[URL="http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter"]AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#) Adam Schefter



On the day they're preparing to deal Donovan McNabb, Redskins reached agreement with another QB, former Jet Kellen Clemens on a 1-year deal.

[CuseJetsFan83]

michaelombardi (http://twitter.com/#%21/michaelombardi) Michael Lombardi by nflnetwork



Jets main competition for Asomuga right now are the 49ers, they are in it strong...will be interesting to see how it plays out...

michaelombardi (http://twitter.com/#%21/michaelombardi) Michael Lombardi



I am sure Houston is involved as well in Asomugha, but it sounds like SF and NY are in the lead right now..

19 seconds ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/michaelombardi/status/96244299133489153)

[Akhippo]

How about we go after Asomuga and cut our number one corner, whats his name. No seriously, who is it?

[Ickybaluky]

Santonio Holmes early numbers: 5 years, $50 million, including $24 million guaranteed, thought to be highest guarantee given to a WR

I hope he celebrates by waking-and-baking.

[Mski]

michaelombardi (http://twitter.com/#%21/michaelombardi) Michael Lombardi by nflnetwork



Jets main competition for Asomuga right now are the 49ers, they are in it strong...will be interesting to see how it plays out...

michaelombardi (http://twitter.com/#%21/michaelombardi) Michael Lombardi



I am sure Houston is involved as well in Asomugha, but it sounds like SF and NY are in the lead right now..

19 seconds ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/michaelombardi/status/96244299133489153)Asomuga and Revis opposite each other :ill:

[BillsFanInNM]

Asomuga and Revis opposite each other :ill:


my thoughts exactly...better have a strong running game & good slot/TE to get anything going for a passing game

[psubills62]

DeAngelo Williams signed for 5 years, 43 million (Panthers). That is an enormous amount for a RB, especially when they've got Jonathan Stewart.

[Philagape]

Chargers keep Weddle, reportedly for biggest safety contract ever

[CAbills]

Got to get to that Cap floor, and Cam Newton aint making the usual number 1 pick bucks.


Also looks like Kevin Burnett and Chargers far apart on contract talks. Burnett asking for big bucks.

[psubills62]

Texans signed Matt Leinart.

Saints signed Lance Moore to a 5-year deal and OLB Will Herring to a 3-year deal.

[psubills62]

McNabb to Vikings trade completed.

[mikemac2001]

Whats a good site for instant updates...using rotoworld but seems to be missing some

[Mski]

Whats a good site for instant updates...using rotoworld but seems to be missing sometwitter, and a slew of people to follow

[psubills62]

Bengals signed Bruce Gradkowski.

Now there's a candidate for the #1 pick overall...

[Philagape]

If you want one source, try CBS' Rapid Reports: automatic feed, something new every couple minutes:
http://www.cbssports.com/#!/nfl/rapid-reports

[X-Era]

LB's Thomas Davis and James Anderson both re-signed by the Panthers... the MLB market is dwindling.

[Mr. Pink]

Asomuga and Revis opposite each other :ill:


Means in 2 WR sets, the Jets can send 7 after the QB. :rofl:

They'll lead the league in sacks if they land Nnamdi.

[Slim]

I'm praying the 49'ers land Nnamdi

[Philagape]

Seahawks reach 5-year deal with Sidney Rice, Glazer tweets

[CuseJetsFan83]

Many in twitter saying possible kolb to
Zona trade gives them d. Rogers-cromartie in return

[BertSquirtgum]

Drayton Florence agreed to a 3 year deal with the bills for 15 million. It was on the 6:00 news.

[NOT THE DUDE...]

clabo to bills heating up.....

[X-Era]

Want to point this out. Asmuch as I hate the Pats... they are silent right now.

They are a in and out playoff team the last 3 years in a row... and silent.

I've said that the smart teams will wait and see what's still out there after the cuts and the dust settles. I think the Bills will do this. But I also think the Bills will make another few signings within the next week.

[NOT THE DUDE...]

Want to point this out. Asmuch as I hate the Pats... they are silent right now.

They are a in and out playoff team the last 3 years in a row... and silent.

I've said that the smart teams will wait and see what's still out there after the cuts and the dust settles. I think the Bills will do this. But I also think the Bills will make another few signings within the next week.

Because they dont have any holes, buffalo does. duh...

[tampabay25690]

clabo to bills heating up.....

Where u hearing that?

[NOT THE DUDE...]

Where u hearing that?

clabo said to atlanta newspaper that hes in negotiations with buffalo!

[tampabay25690]

clabo said to atlanta newspaper that hes in negotiations with buffalo!

ok Thanks

[BertSquirtgum]

if the bills could get kevin burnett and tyson clabo they would both be an awesome signings. it would also give me much more hope.

[psubills62]

I find this "negotiation period" interesting. Does anyone think that there are verbal agreements being made that will be broken come Friday? It seems to me that in general the agreements that are made are for so much money that other teams are out of the bidding, but you never know. Once the numbers are public info, then other teams know what they were up against.

Also, anyone heard anything about Cullen Jenkins? The only team I've heard linked to him so far is Denver. ESPN said we're a "dark horse" but I don't think that was based on anything real.

[X-Era]

I find this "negotiation period" interesting. Does anyone think that there are verbal agreements being made that will be broken come Friday? It seems to me that in general the agreements that are made are for so much money that other teams are out of the bidding, but you never know. Once the numbers are public info, then other teams know what they were up against.

Also, anyone heard anything about Cullen Jenkins? The only team I've heard linked to him so far is Denver. ESPN said we're a "dark horse" but I don't think that was based on anything real.I really think that was just Clayton not knowing squat about us and seeing we stink against the run.

[psubills62]

I really think that was just Clayton not knowing squat about us and seeing we stink against the run.
That's what I figured, but I'm still interested in finding out where he goes. My wife is a Packers fan....

[BertSquirtgum]

I wish John Clayton would take a boat trip to an abandoned island and never come back.

[Ickybaluky]

The Redskins were rumored to be very interested in signing him. I also read the Bears and Giants as contacting him.

Just rumors, though. Nothing definitive.\

[Ickybaluky]

The Steelers are reportedly going to release LT Max Starks, which is shocking to me. He is a good LT when healthy.

My only thought is his neck injury is still bothersome. He went on IR last year after huring his neck. Otherwise, I am shocked they would cut the guy.

EDIT:

Here is the explanation (http://twitter.com/#!/EdBouchette/statuses/96414210325618688) - Apparently his weight is up to the high 300's after his neck injury last year. Totally let himself go.

[CuseJetsFan83]

Jay_Glazer (http://twitter.com/#%21/Jay_Glazer) Jay Glazer



I'm reporting the Saints and Fins have worked out terms of a trade for RB Reggie Bush, contingent on Bush agreeing to a new contract w Fins

[Barb]

Means in 2 WR sets, the Jets can send 7 after the QB. :rofl:

They'll lead the league in sacks if they land Nnamdi.


i dunno they will need both players to cover 15 seconds because there is no pass rush

[jcdavey]

bush isn't as good as sproles

bush is mainly a danger returning punts whereas sproles can return kicks AND be more effective on screens than bush

neither is a #1 option running the ball though

[CuseJetsFan83]

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



Filed to ESPN: Washington traded DT Albert Haynesworth to the New England Patriots for a fifth-round pick in 2013.

[mayotm]

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



Filed to ESPN: Washington traded DT Albert Haynesworth to the New England Patriots for a fifth-round pick in 2013.Christ. Now Haynesworth will turn around his career.

[X-Era]

Christ. Now Haynesworth will turn around his career.Clabo stakes just got higher for us.

Still, he's the type of locker room problem that Beli won't tolerate.

[wmoz11]

You know what would be great? If we could sign our starting ILB (Sheppard) and DE (Dareus) since camp starts tomorrow.

[X-Era]

You know what would be great? If we could sign our starting ILB (Sheppard) and DE (Dareus) since camp starts tomorrow.AJ Green (#4 overall) is locked up so it shouldn't take too long.

Ravens and Eagles have signed their players (I think). I think you will see them signed today.

[wmoz11]

I'm really worried we will be relying on rookies too much this year. And of all years to have to do it...

[trapezeus]

Am I missing something or is that what players of a good coach do.............

Does a good coach in his first year trade for a running back that isn't very good in a 3-4 year stint in tennessee, give up a 4th, cut him before camp, trade for another running back, trade for a useless QB that requires him to still sign JP.

He has traded a lot to get a marginal team that had a losing record and lucked out to be in the playoffs. They had one decent game and a phenomenal 3rd Qrt in that playoff game.

Would you leverage the next 3 seasons to have the core that they have now and watch them sign tavaris jackson as the solution to starting QB?

if the answer is yes, then great. You have a great coach on a great team in seattle. If the answer is no, then you are like me and can't imagine why he isn't run through the ringer more in the press. That was an outrageously bad year for a guy that everyone fawned over because of his USC dominance.

[Philagape]

Lombardi says Houston has moved to the lead for Asomugha

[psubills62]

Redskins reportedly working on deal with Cullen Jenkins with the Cowboys interested in him also.

[YardRat]

Clabo stakes just got higher for us.

Still, he's the type of locker room problem that Beli won't tolerate.

Yeah...Like Randy Moss.

[psubills62]

Gaither is someone else who has been very quiet - I heard the Raiders had talked to him, but that's all.

[psubills62]

We're reportedly also "in the mix" for Stewart Bradley. Cardinals and Rams also interested.

http://twitter.com/kentsomers/status/96628263580999680

[EDS]

Daryn Colledge to Arizona.

[psubills62]

Saints and possibly Broncos also interested in Cullen Jenkins. Redskins signed Stephen Bowen, may be not as interested in Jenkins anymore.

[Ed]

They were talking on the radio here in Denver yesterday about the Broncos being interested in Mebane. They didn't mention Jenkins. I expect them to sign someone though because they are short on D-lineman right now. They were only about a million under the cap though, so they traded WR Gaffney and apparently Brian Dawkins is restructuring his contract. So they seem to be freeing up money to make a move.

[Philagape]

Looks like Kolb to Arizona for DRC is done

[Michael82]

Looks like Kolb to Arizona for DRC is done

DRC and a 2nd round pick. Plus a crazy contract. :shocked:

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caplannfl (http://twitter.com/#!/caplannfl) Adam Caplan



Deal is done. Kolb will sign a five-year extension for over $63 million with over $20 mill guaranteed.

10 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#!/caplannfl/status/96653086440960001)

[Michael82]

Another LB gone and got a crazy contract. :ill:


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JasonLaCanfora (http://twitter.com/#!/JasonLaCanfora) Jason La Canfora



Clint Session to the Jags. 5 years, $30 million with $11.5 million guaranteed. Linebackers doing well on this market

[psubills62]

Jaguars again. Think they wanted to upgrade their LB's?

[NOT THE DUDE...]

400PM there will be tons of cuts, have to be under the salary cap...

nick barnett???

[Philagape]

Steelers keep Colon, 5 years, 29 mil

[Mr. Pink]

Didn't see this and not that either move is exciting but...

Cleveland signs Safety Usama Young formerly of the Saints and releases Jake Delhomme.

[Jaybird]

Texans sign Jonathan Joseph..... Not good for Namdi to the jets rumors

[CuseJetsFan83]

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



Former Eagles kicker David Akers reaches agreement with 49ers.

[BertSquirtgum]

Falcons agreed to terms with RT Tyson Clabo on a five-year contract.

It certainly seems as if Clabo wanted to return to Atlanta all along and only used the Bills' interest as leverage. It's important signing for the continuity of Matt Ryan and the passing offense, as Clabo was one of the premier right tackles in the NFL last year. Per Pete Prisco CBSSports.com, the Falcons are now expected to turn their attention to left guard Justin Blalock.

[BertSquirtgum]

**** MY LIFE.

[CuseJetsFan83]

RichCimini (http://twitter.com/#%21/RichCimini) Rich Cimini



Dark horse in Nnamdi Asomugha sweepstakes: The Bucs. They have plenty of cap room. #Jets (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Jets)

if he goes to tampa, that is definitely my favorite to win the NFC south

[CuseJetsFan83]

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



RT @McClain_on_NFL (http://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL): Houston gives J Joseph gets 5 years, $48.75 million and $23.5 guaranteed, including $12.5 signing bonus.

i think this deal right here sets the tone for the rest of the free agent defensive backs

[CuseJetsFan83]

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



Chiefs released 11-year veteran G Brian Waters, who was as good as there was in the game during prime of his career.

[Luisito23]

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



Former Eagles kicker David Akers reaches agreement with 49ers.



It won't get much hype but that's a very good signing by them.

[CuseJetsFan83]

http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/407984660/schefter4_normal.JPG
AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



In return for Reggie Bush, Saints received former Dolphins safety Jonathon Amaya and a swap of undisclosed draft picks.

[CuseJetsFan83]

It won't get much hype but that's a very good signing by them.

i agree, and if the nfc west is as weak as last year, the kicking game could be the key to a few victories....

jets were rumored to have courted akers but instead chose to resign nick folk

[Michael82]

RichCimini (http://twitter.com/#%21/RichCimini) Rich Cimini



Dark horse in Nnamdi Asomugha sweepstakes: The Bucs. They have plenty of cap room. #Jets (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Jets)

if he goes to tampa, that is definitely my favorite to win the NFC south

Let's go Bucs! You got a ton of money...come on! Sign Asomugha! :pray:

[CuseJetsFan83]

Let's go Bucs! You got a ton of money...come on! Sign Asomugha! :pray:

plus what Tb can harp on is they missed the playoffs with 10 wins, but have a very very loaded core..... plus with aqib talib being in football purgatory, it does make sense.... lol

[CuseJetsFan83]

ClarkJudgeCBS (http://twitter.com/#%21/ClarkJudgeCBS) Clark Judge



just to make things clear: Nothing official with VY but looks like he's going to Philly

[CuseJetsFan83]

JasonLaCanfora (http://twitter.com/#%21/JasonLaCanfora) Jason La Canfora



Tyson Clabo's deal with ATL: 5 yrs $25m with $11.5 guaranteed - deal could max out at $27M

[CuseJetsFan83]

alexmarvez (http://twitter.com/#%21/alexmarvez) Alex Marvez



Breaking on FOXSports.com: NO signs SD RB Darren Sproles to 2 year contract. Story posting asap. Will tweet link.

[Philagape]

Wow Panthers locked up Beason for 5 years, 50 mil, 25 guaranteed

[CuseJetsFan83]

alexmarvez (http://twitter.com/#%21/alexmarvez) Alex Marvez



Breaking on FOXSports.com: NO signs SD RB Darren Sproles to 2 year contract. Story posting asap. Will tweet link.

JasonLaCanfora (http://twitter.com/#%21/JasonLaCanfora) Jason La Canfora



Sproles to the Saints for 4 years, $14M with $6M guaranteed. Great fit for him with Bush gone to MIA

[CuseJetsFan83]

Wow Panthers locked up Beason for 5 years, 50 mil, 25 guaranteed

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



Jon Beason and Panthers have agreed on 5-year extension for $50 million with $25 milion guarantee -- highest paid Inside LB in NFL history.

[Ickybaluky]

Wow Panthers locked up Beason for 5 years, 50 mil, 25 guaranteed

I bet Jarod Mayo noticed that.

[CuseJetsFan83]

JasonLaCanfora (http://twitter.com/#%21/JasonLaCanfora) Jason La Canfora



49ers announce WR Michael Crabtree placed on PUP list. Yikes

1 minute ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/JasonLaCanfora/status/96782542702780416) [/URL] (http://twitter.com/#)


may force them to use some $$ to get a WR[URL="http://twitter.com/#"] (http://twitter.com/#)

[CuseJetsFan83]

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



Falcons signed wide receiver Julio Jones, linebacker Akeem Dent and running back Jacquizz Rodgers to contracts.

[CuseJetsFan83]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/28/bucs-arent-werent-chasing-nnamdi/

@ProFootballTalk (http://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk) Bucs aren't, weren't, chasing Nnadmi bit.ly/rjCJAK (http://t.co/u0SdSaC) #nyj (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23nyj)

[Michael82]

ProFootballTalk (http://twitter.com/#!/ProFootballTalk) ProFootballTalk



There's some talk that the Cowboys could jump into this Nnamdi thing, if they haven't already.

49 seconds ago (http://twitter.com/#!/ProFootballTalk/status/96789430764961792)

Come on Dallas....Please beat the Jets for Asomugha! :pray:

[CuseJetsFan83]

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



Reports of deal between Eagles and Vince Young are interesting. Young is still on waivers and can not talk to teams till he clears waivers.

[CuseJetsFan83]

ClaytonESPN (http://twitter.com/#%21/ClaytonESPN) John Clayton



Plaxico Burress has been reinstated by Commissioner R. Goodell. He can visit Giants Pgh

[Mr. Pink]

Browns sign Brandon Jackson RB formerly on Green Bay.

2 years 4.5 Million

[CuseJetsFan83]

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



To get WR Chad Ochocinco from Cincinnati, New England surrendered a 5th-round pick in 2012 and a 6th-round pick in 2013.

[CuseJetsFan83]

The Texans now have a Manning of their own.
John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans have agreed to terms with safety Danieal Manning (https://twitter.com/#%21/McClain_on_NFL/). McClain reports that it’s a four-year, $20 million contract, with $9 million guaranteed.

[CuseJetsFan83]

JasonLaCanfora (http://twitter.com/#%21/JasonLaCanfora) Jason La Canfora



So the Lions get a corner, a position they were coveting, and it's Eric Wright from CLE ... And the Nnamdi/Cromartie saga rolls on

[Novacane]

Any rumblings at all about Whitner?

[CuseJetsFan83]

Any rumblings at all about Whitner?

hard to tell, you'd think he'd be the first to tweet about it.... but all is quiet so far

[Mr. Pink]

hard to tell, you'd think he'd be the first to tweet about it.... but all is quiet so far


He did tweet 6 hours laughing at a fan who posted a dig about hearing no news on him.

This was his tweet - lol hahahahaha jus keep watching sir

[Demon]

@skjensen (http://api.twitter.com/#%21/skjensen) Sean Jensen
BREAKING: #Bears (http://api.twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Bears) are expected to sign WR Roy Williams, who was released by the Dallas Cowboys, according to league source.

[mysticsoto]

hard to tell, you'd think he'd be the first to tweet about it.... but all is quiet so far

Could it actually be that the rest of the league also don't think Whitner is worth what he THINKS he's worth?

[CuseJetsFan83]

RichCimini (http://twitter.com/#%21/RichCimini) Rich Cimini



Interesting dynamic: Both Asomugha and Cromartie represented by same firm. Makes for fascinating/awkward negotiations. #Jets (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Jets)

nflnetwork (http://twitter.com/#%21/nflnetwork) NFL Network



Where do you guys think Nnamdi will end up? a.) @nyjets (http://twitter.com/nyjets) b.) @dallascowboys (http://twitter.com/dallascowboys) c.) Mystery team

[BUFF Bills]

C. mystery team

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Def mystry team, heard Baltimore could be in play.

[psubills62]

I think Asomugha will end up in NY, as much as I don't want him to.

Also, Falcons signed Ray Edwards to a 5-year deal.

[EDS]

I think Asomugha will end up in NY, as much as I don't want him to.

Also, Falcons signed Ray Edwards to a 5-year deal.

Wow.

[Philagape]

Gaither to the Raiders

[mikemac2001]

Gaither to the Raiders

http://rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4497/jared-gaither

[scartown]

http://rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4497/jared-gaither

@RosenhausSports: Jared Gaither has not agreed to contract terms with the Raiders.
8 minutes ago

[Philagape]

Jets out of Asomugha sweepstakes!

[wmoz11]

Looks like the Jets will have to "settle" for Cromartie.

[Mr. Pink]

Jets out of Asomugha sweepstakes!


So who's left in the Asomugha sweepstakes?

The Cowboys bowed out 4 hours ago, the Texans are out and now the Jets...

There's all your rumored Asomugha landing spots.

[Philagape]

Schefter just said it sounds like the Eagles!

[wmoz11]

DRC, Samuel, and Asomugha... what?!

[Philagape]

Glazer says Eagles have come to terms!

[Philagape]

Eagles announce 5 years, $60 mil for Asomugha

[Mr. Pink]

Didn't see this posted, figured people around here would get a laugh out of it...

Willis McGahee has signed with the Denver Broncos. 3 years 7.5 million 3 million guaranteed.

[X-Era]

Rumors are Stewart Bradley signed as well as Jammal Brown... the pool is drying up. But yes, there is some water in it still.

[YardRat]

Rumors are Stewart Bradley signed as well as Jammal Brown... the pool is drying up. But yes, there is some water in it still.

That's looking more and more like a mirage.

[X-Era]

That's looking more and more like a mirage.You can lead a thirsty horse to water but if it still won't drink it's must just be ******ed.

[Philagape]

Rams sign Mike Sims-Walker

[mikemac2001]

Burress talking to jets now

[X-Era]

LB Lofa Tatupu may get released. That may be an interesting option.

[Tatonka]

stewart bradley is by far our best option i think. someone said he may have signed with someone? who?

[Tatonka]

mike sims-walker to rams is a great signing for them.

[Buffalo Thriller]

stewart bradley is by far our best option i think. someone said he may have signed with someone? who?

I think hes in detroit right now.

[X-Era]

stewart bradley is by far our best option i think. someone said he may have signed with someone? who?Will sign with Cards later today per Shefter.

[Tatonka]

well eff.

[sdbillsfan2]

per ESPN........P Manning= 5yrs 90 mill

holy **it !!!!

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6817822/sources-indianapolis-colts-peyton-manning-gets-five-year-90-million-deal?campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

[YardRat]

per ESPN........P Manning= 5yrs 90 mill

holy **it !!!!

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6817822/sources-indianapolis-colts-peyton-manning-gets-five-year-90-million-deal?campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Isn't that similar to what Brady is making now?

[sdbillsfan2]

Isn't that similar to what Brady is making now?

not sure..

[Philagape]

Eagles just added Cullen Jenkins too. Wow

[Mr. Pink]

Eagles trade Brodrick Bunkley to Cleveland for a 5th round pick.

[scartown]

Our boy Trent is a Raider.

[Aero II]

And the Raiders decided NOT to sign J Gaither. I wonder if he failed the physical.
http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=729181-raiders-will-not-sign-jared-gaither

[scartown]

And the Raiders decided NOT to sign J Gaither. I wonder if he failed the physical.
http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=729181-raiders-will-not-sign-jared-gaither

Yes he did.

[acehole]

What a clash of Archetypes!!!!

Should fit right in hahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Our boy Trent is a Raider.

[wmoz11]

Ruud just signed with the Titans. Hoping we can get in on Tulloch.

[CAbills]

DL Amobi Okoye sign 1 yr with Bears.

[YardRat]

Nate Clements finds a home in Cincinnati.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6819532/cincinnati-bengals-nate-clements-reach-agreement-source-says?campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

[X-Era]

I'd love it if Tatupu gets cut and we landed him.

If not, add Siler

[Philagape]

Marion Barber to the Bears

[wmoz11]

Plax signs with the Jets. Good for him. I don't want him to dominate there obviously, but it's a good story and I hope he does well 14 games a year.

[better days]

Ruud just signed with the Titans. Hoping we can get in on Tulloch.

Ruud is like Poz, he makes a lot of tackles downfield, but is weak against the run.

[better days]

Nate Clements finds a home in Cincinnati.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6819532/cincinnati-bengals-nate-clements-reach-agreement-source-says?campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Great place for him LOL. Talk about a team with a worse outlook than the Bills.

It is hard to believe a good team would not want to sign him.

[wmoz11]

Ruud is like Poz, he makes a lot of tackles downfield, but is weak against the run.

According to multiple sites that track metrics, Poz was actually one of the best at stopping runners shortly after the LOS.

Anyway, I'm somewhat surprised that Tulloch only got a 1-year deal.

[better days]

Warren Sapp on NFL Network : "Haynesworth is all bark & no bite"

[BuffaloBlitz83]

Daniel Fells to Denver. Smart signing. Good Blocker and has good hands. Why can't we ever get a decent TE

[BuffaloBlitz83]

According to multiple sites that track metrics, Poz was actually one of the best at stopping runners shortly after the LOS.

Anyway, I'm somewhat surprised that Tulloch only got a 1-year deal.

Poz sucks brah. Spikes and Fletcher were both superior

[Ickybaluky]

Pats re-sign LT Matt Light to a 2-Year deal.

[CuseJetsFan83]

http://a2.twimg.com/profile_images/1432317928/image_normal.jpg
A_Cromartie31 (http://twitter.com/#%21/A_Cromartie31) Antonio Cromartie



Ok guys taking off c u guys at Florham Park...God Bless u all...Jet sailing 2 be a JET...goodnight 2 some and good morning to others I'm out


ClaytonESPN (http://twitter.com/#%21/ClaytonESPN) John Clayton



They say money never sleeps. Rich Cimini got the deal. A. Cromartie stays with the Jets. He gets $32 million over four years.

[CuseJetsFan83]

TheJetsStream (http://twitter.com/#%21/TheJetsStream) Manish Mehta



#Jets (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Jets) shopping WR Jerricho Cotchery in a trade to clear cap space, according to @michaelombardi (http://twitter.com/michaelombardi) on @nflnetwork (http://twitter.com/nflnetwork).

this is really sad if they trade jerricho, but he has been one of the most sure hands players on the team

[Mr. Pink]

TheJetsStream (http://twitter.com/#%21/TheJetsStream) Manish Mehta



#Jets (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Jets) shopping WR Jerricho Cotchery in a trade to clear cap space, according to @michaelombardi (http://twitter.com/michaelombardi) on @nflnetwork (http://twitter.com/nflnetwork).

this is really sad if they trade jerricho, but he has been one of the most sure hands players on the team


Good thing Mangini is no longer in Cleveland, he'd probably swap 1st round picks to get Cotchery.

[CuseJetsFan83]

Good thing Mangini is no longer in Cleveland, he'd probably swap 1st round picks to get Cotchery.

where did "mangenius" go??

[Mr. Pink]

where did "mangenius" go??


Unemployment? As far as I know he isn't coaching anywhere this year.

[CuseJetsFan83]

http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6823465/new-york-giants-give-osi-umenyiora-ok-find-trade

giants are dangling OSI for a first rounder......... too much, or just what a team should give for a guy who still has gas left in the tank??


The Giants want a first-round pick in exchange for Umenyiora, who continues to be unhappy with his contract status even after a meeting with team officials over the weekend, the source said.

[CuseJetsFan83]

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



Filed to ESPN: Future Hall-of-Fame wide receiver Randy Moss has decided to retire rather than continue playing, agent Joel Segal said.

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



"After weighing his options and contemplating offers, he's decided to retire," said Randy Moss' agent, Joel Segal.

[better days]

http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6823465/new-york-giants-give-osi-umenyiora-ok-find-trade

giants are dangling OSI for a first rounder......... too much, or just what a team should give for a guy who still has gas left in the tank??

I think the Colts should do it. It would be a low first anyway & they could really use him. Also would not hurt the Giants so much as trading him within the NFC.

[CuseJetsFan83]

AlbertBreer (http://twitter.com/#%21/AlbertBreer) Albert Breer



I think @JeffDarlington (http://twitter.com/JeffDarlington) caught this one first -- Jason Taylor announced on Facebook he's returning to the Dolphins. His 3rd go-around.

[Luisito23]

No one is gonna give NY a 1st. for Osi, even a late one.

[psubills62]

Ahmad Bradshaw re-signs with the Giants.

[CuseJetsFan83]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/01/braylon-edwards-has-another-brush-with-the-law/


Edwards wasn’t arrested and he faces no charges. However, the fact that he was present when the incident went down possibly could become an issue regarding his probation in Cleveland.
It also could take any remaining air out of the market for Edwards’ services.

[Turf]

We really should go after OSI. I would give a first.

[Demon]

We really should go after OSI. I would give a first.

Drinking and posting should be illegal.

[Dr. Lecter]

He is a 4-3 guy, not a 3-4 guy.

[Turf]

He's a proven commodity. We need a real DE. I have no problem with it.

[Dr. Lecter]

He's a proven commodity. We need a real DE. I have no problem with it.
So you would give up a likely top 5 pick for him?

[Turf]

If we could draft a DE like him in the top 5, would you draft him?

[Ickybaluky]

If we could draft a DE like him in the top 5, would you draft him?

There is more than that:

1) He turns 30 in November

2) He wants a big money contract

3) He missed the 2008 season with a knee injury, and since then has had to limit practice time due to ongoing knee issues.

4) 1st round picks are more valuable than they used to be now that there is a rookie slotting system that restricts what they can get paid.

[Turf]

There is more than that:

1) He turns 30 in November

2) He wants a big money contract

3) He missed the 2008 season with a knee injury, and since then has had to limit practice time due to ongoing knee issues.

4) 1st round picks are more valuable than they used to be now that there is a rookie slotting system that restricts what they can get paid.


Good points I didn't know all that. Who knows what his knees will do.

[CuseJetsFan83]

he still plays decently but his problem is since that knee injury (in preseason against the jets mind you) there has been a cloud over him since...

i'd take him if the 1st round was maybe a 2nd or lower... but a 1st round pick is a steep price to make

[YardRat]

If we could draft a DE like him in the top 5, would you draft him?

Ummmmm.....OK.

Got a little catching up to do?

[mysticsoto]

So you would give up a likely top 5 pick for him?

Top 5???

[X-Era]

Top 5???3rd rounder and a late pick or maybe a 2nd rounder.

As I already said, he can probably be had for the money we would have paid Poz or less. 6-7mill per and he adds pass rush day one.

[Dr. Lecter]

Top 5???
Top 3?

2-4 wins this year. It is a battle with Washington, Cincinnati, and Carolina to get the first overall pick. Maybe Cleveland and Denver too.

[mysticsoto]

3rd rounder and a late pick or maybe a 2nd rounder.

As I already said, he can probably be had for the money we would have paid Poz or less. 6-7mill per and he adds pass rush day one.

They are not going to give him up for anything under a 1st rounder...

[mysticsoto]

Top 3?

2-4 wins this year. It is a battle with Washington, Cincinnati, and Carolina to get the first overall pick. Maybe Cleveland and Denver too.

Wow...you've been hanging around Op alot. Our def has improved and our offense has remained the same. And you feel we will do worse than last year?

[X-Era]

They are not going to give him up for anything under a 1st rounder...I think they eventually will.

[Dr. Lecter]

Wow...you've been hanging around Op alot. Our def has improved and our offense has remained the same. And you feel we will do worse than last year?
How has the defense improved?

Like them or not, Whitner and Poz were the best players at their respective positions. They have moved Moats inside which is idiotic. Fitz is a great back-up, but as he plays more will be exposed. They still have no TE. They are looking at starting Pears and Urbik on the OLine. They have very little at LB, unless Barnett and Merriman stay healthy (Unlikely).

Counting on rookies like Dareus and Sheppard to contribute this year is silly - especially in light of the fact that they have not had the camps or development time rookies had in previous years.

And they are unlikely to get breaks again this year like they did against Detroit and the Bengals last year. This team is still devoid of talent.

It is going to be a long season.

[mysticsoto]

How has the defense improved?

Like them or not, Whitner and Poz were the best players at their respective positions. They have moved Moats inside which is idiotic. Fitz is a great back-up, but as he plays more will be exposed. They still have no TE. They are looking at starting Pears and Urbik on the OLine. They have very little at LB, unless Barnett and Merriman stay healthy (Unlikely).

Counting on rookies like Dareus and Sheppard to contribute this year is silly - especially in light of the fact that they have not had the camps or development time rookies had in previous years.

And they are unlikely to get breaks again this year like they did against Detroit and the Bengals last year. This team is still devoid of talent.

It is going to be a long season.

Dareus is already impressing in TC and Merriman is blowing people away. WGR reported this morning that Merriman was just absolutely making them say, "Wow!". You can take the negative stance that he's just going to get hurt again...on the other hand, he may not.

Poz was nothing outstanding so replacing someone who wasn't outstanding doesn't automatically mean it'll be worse. Barnett will probably perform similarly if not better. Troup has more muscle now and it will help him fend off the double teams he got last yr. Williams at CB has been looking like the ballhawk that they drafted him to be. Even if he wasn't, McGee is back who is still a very decent corner and we didn't lose Florence. Moats has a yr under his belt - which should help in greatly as last yr, my biggest complain about him was that he was taking bad angles to get to the ball. Where he gets placed is still too early to be complaining about. We also have much better depth on the DLine.

Our Oline isn't much worse - remember that we had Cornell Green at RT last yr. Like I said, it's about the same until we get a RT that can step up. I'm hoping Cordaro Howard or Wrotto are the ones, but we'll see.

It's easy to focus on the negative...what about the positives? We gave the Patriots a good 1st game last yr and lost 38-30. We lost to Baltimore in OT 37-34. We lost to the Steelers in overtime last year 19-16. Those were good teams. Quite a few games were lost by 3 pts or less. And this without a defense that could stop the run...or do anything!

In some ways, I'd like us to be bad so we could have a chance at Luck...but quite frankly, I see us returning to that dreaded middle ground draft order where the high impact players are gone, and the 2nd level players are too high to be picked at this point. :(

Now stop hacking into Lecter's acct, Op...

[justabillsfan]

How has the defense improved?

Like them or not, Whitner and Poz were the best players at their respective positions. They have moved Moats inside which is idiotic. Fitz is a great back-up, but as he plays more will be exposed. They still have no TE. They are looking at starting Pears and Urbik on the OLine. They have very little at LB, unless Barnett and Merriman stay healthy (Unlikely).

Counting on rookies like Dareus and Sheppard to contribute this year is silly - especially in light of the fact that they have not had the camps or development time rookies had in previous years.

And they are unlikely to get breaks again this year like they did against Detroit and the Bengals last year. This team is still devoid of talent.

It is going to be a long season.

First of all, Barnett is a much linebacker than Poz, its not even close. Barents makes plays, poz doesn't, second Wilson at worse is on par with Monte, and unlike Monte wont get absolutely abused by tight ends. You do realize Monte had one of the worst seasons statistically worse seasons ever covering them. Third, to discount dareus cause he's a rookie is narrow minded

[better days]

How has the defense improved?

Like them or not, Whitner and Poz were the best players at their respective positions. They have moved Moats inside which is idiotic. Fitz is a great back-up, but as he plays more will be exposed. They still have no TE. They are looking at starting Pears and Urbik on the OLine. They have very little at LB, unless Barnett and Merriman stay healthy (Unlikely).

Counting on rookies like Dareus and Sheppard to contribute this year is silly - especially in light of the fact that they have not had the camps or development time rookies had in previous years.

And they are unlikely to get breaks again this year like they did against Detroit and the Bengals last year. This team is still devoid of talent.

It is going to be a long season.

The NFL missed OTA's but players worked out on their own & one week of Training Camp. How important is that? I don't think very myself. If any position can afford to lose a week of camp it is DL anyway.

Aside from the Rookies, players drafted last year have put on weight & muscle & have a years experience. Add a healthy Merriman & Barnett into the mix of a team that has now played this defense for a year, & I think this defense will be greatly improved from last year.

[mysticsoto]

I think they eventually will.

I sincerely doubt it. Especially with the current interest in him:

From rotoworld:


The Chargers, Seahawks, Broncos, Ravens and Rams have expressed an interest in trading for Osi Umenyiora, sources tell the New York Daily News.

[psubills62]

Ronnie Brown signs with the Eagles.

[EDS]

Z. Miller to the Seahawks.

A. Franklin to the Saints.

[EDS]

Anyone else get the clear impression that the 49ers are in a race for the bottom/Luck? They were a poor team to begin with, have a new coaching staff and have bleed players throughout the off-season.

Thoughts?

[X-Era]

Ryan Harris agreed to terms... the OT well is running very dry.

[scartown]

With Miller signing with the Seahawks could John Carlson be worth at look at? I wonder if they put him on the trade block.

[Novacane]

Like them or not, Whitner and Poz were the best players at their respective positions. .



Poz was at replaced with a player at least his equal. Whitner? Please. We've now seen what the rest of the NFL thinks of him.

[mysticsoto]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Not the Patriots...please!!!!

From rotoworld:




A league sources tells the Baltimore Sun that the asking price for Giants DE Osi Umeyiora has dropped to a second-round pick.

The same source confirms that five teams are in the hunt, including the Ravens and Patriots. Several members of the Ravens front office are urging GM Ozzie Newsome to pull the trigger, but he's reportedly concerned about Umenyiora's history of hip and knee injuries. Newsome also has salary cap issues to consider with Ray Rice and Joe Flacco in line for extensions. Signing Haloti Ngata to a long-term deal would helping free up space, lowering his 2011 salary. NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora adds the Falcons to the list of teams interested in Umenyiora at the right price.

[X-Era]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Not the Patriots...please!!!!

From rotoworld:Forget Osi for a second. This phase is also a competition. The Bills either don't get it, or don't want to.

Whether it's not going after trades that would significantly help
Not re-investing in the team
Not re-signing your own

This is a phase where we can't or chose not to compete. Add in bad drafts and you have a 4 win team.

[psubills62]

Osi and agent are no longer allowed to seek a trade partner.

[CuseJetsFan83]

Tiki barber worked out with dolphins

[CuseJetsFan83]

Derrick mason visits/physical with jets.... (rumor is
Cotchery is tradable or released if mason signs)
Braylon edwards visits with 49ers

[CuseJetsFan83]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/03/tamba-hali-chiefs-do-a-five-year-deal/


UPDATE: According to ESPN, it’s a five-year, $60 million contract, with $35 million guaranteed. That’s a bigger guarantee with one less year that the Charles Johnson (http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=4245), and it’s more guaranteed money than Nnamdi Asomugha (http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=779) with an identical five-year total.

[CuseJetsFan83]

http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2011/08/former_new_orleans_saints_defe_7.html


Former New Orleans Saints (http://www.nola.com/saints) defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove (http://topics.nola.com/tag/anthony%20hargrove/index.html) has agreed to a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles (http://stats.nola.com/fb/teamstats.asp?teamno=21&type=teamhome), according to a league source.

[CuseJetsFan83]

AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter



Seven teams are over cap and will have to be under by Friday: STL $100K: ATL $1 MIL: DAL $3 M; DET $8 M; HST $8.5 M; PIT $11M; OAK $12M.

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adbrandt (http://twitter.com/#) Andrew Brandt



Teams cannot be over, transactions that put them over not allowed. RT @caseqia (http://twitter.com/caseqia) What is a penalty if teams are not under the cap?

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adbrandt (http://twitter.com/#%21/adbrandt) Andrew Brandt



Teams will be under Top 51 rules until the season starts; only top 51 player Cap charges count of the 90 players on roster.

[psubills62]

Abram Elam signs with Cowboys.

[cookie G]

Not a FA signing...but this is a *****:

Mike Patterson has a brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation) and will require surgery or radiation.
Patterson wasn't suffering from dehydration after all. AVM is a tangle of the blood vessels in the skull and recovery times depend on the severity. He may end up needing brain surgery to repair the AVM. All hope for Patterson is not lost, however, as Pacers PG A.J. Price had the same condition and is now back playing. However, the Eagles can't count on having Patterson on the field anytime soon.

http://rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/208526/mike-patterson-diagnosed-with-brain-injury

IF you hadn't been following it, he collapsed at practice the other day, went into convulsions on the field. After a day, they said it was due to dehydration. Then they ran their tests and came up with this.


I had a client die of an AVM years ago. Ain't worth it Mike, retire now. You're lucky to be alive right now...get it treated and move on.

[cookie G]

How has the defense improved?

Like them or not, Whitner and Poz were the best players at their respective positions. They have moved Moats inside which is idiotic. Fitz is a great back-up, but as he plays more will be exposed. They still have no TE. They are looking at starting Pears and Urbik on the OLine. They have very little at LB, unless Barnett and Merriman stay healthy (Unlikely).

Counting on rookies like Dareus and Sheppard to contribute this year is silly - especially in light of the fact that they have not had the camps or development time rookies had in previous years.

And they are unlikely to get breaks again this year like they did against Detroit and the Bengals last year. This team is still devoid of talent.

It is going to be a long season.

I'm not nearly as down on the defense. Merriman is the wild card. He actually has a better chance of staying healthy than he's had in years. If he's close to being back to form, he's one of a handful of players in the NFL that can transform a defense. Not just make it a little better, but transform it.

Dareus has as much of a chance to cause problems for an offense as Suh had last year. Lots of teams are going to have problems matching up on him one on one. If that happens, it opens things up for others along the front 7.

The biggest question is George Edwards. I don't have much confidence in knowing how to use people correctly.

[Bill Cody]

I'm not nearly as down on the defense. Merriman is the wild card. He actually has a better chance of staying healthy than he's had in years. If he's close to being back to form, he's one of a handful of players in the NFL that can transform a defense. Not just make it a little better, but transform it.

Dareus has as much of a chance to cause problems for an offense as Suh had last year. Lots of teams are going to have problems matching up on him one on one. If that happens, it opens things up for others along the front 7.

The biggest question is George Edwards. I don't have much confidence in knowing how to use people correctly.

Merriman stopped transforming defenses when he stopped getting shots in the ass.

[CuseJetsFan83]

DL shaun ellis with patriots for a workout... The gamesmenship continues

[CuseJetsFan83]

Braylon edwards to san fran 1 yr 3.5 $ million

[HAMMER]

I'm not nearly as down on the defense. Merriman is the wild card. He actually has a better chance of staying healthy than he's had in years. If he's close to being back to form, he's one of a handful of players in the NFL that can transform a defense. Not just make it a little better, but transform it.

Dareus has as much of a chance to cause problems for an offense as Suh had last year. Lots of teams are going to have problems matching up on him one on one. If that happens, it opens things up for others along the front 7.

The biggest question is George Edwards. I don't have much confidence in knowing how to use people correctly.

I think Kyle Williams is going to be as much trouble for the opposition as Dareus,

[CuseJetsFan83]

RapSheet (http://twitter.com/#%21/RapSheet) Ian R. Rapoport



Hmmm. The plot thickens. RT @RavensInsider (http://twitter.com/RavensInsider): Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (back) failed his physical.

[acehole]

Sabs mom must be still transforming defenses.
:question:




Merriman stopped transforming defenses when he stopped getting shots in the ass.

[psubills62]

RapSheet (http://twitter.com/#%21/RapSheet) Ian R. Rapoport



Hmmm. The plot thickens. RT @RavensInsider (http://twitter.com/RavensInsider): Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (back) failed his physical.
I saw the rumor that he's pissed about the Jets disrespecting him with all their WR acquisitions the last couple years and wants out.