Try to keep this shtein organized somehow:
So far Tagged:
Jared Allen KC--DE
Jordan Gross Car--OT
Karlos Dansby--Ariz--LB (non-exclusive tag)
LJ Smith--Phi--TE
Stacy Andrews--Cin--OL
Terrell Suggs--Bal--LB
Dallas Clark--Indy--TE
Ken Hamlin--Dal--S
Corey Williams--GB--DT
Marcus Trufant--Sea--CB
Nnamdi Asomugha--Oak--CB
Albert Haynesworth--Ten--DL
FCT?
ESPN's John Clayton suggests that the Bears' flurry of Monday cuts is a "strong" sign that they're planning to franchise Bernard Berrian.
The three cuts the Bears made saved $10.4 million in cap room and it'd cost $7.848 million to tag Berrian.
is there a way to take thread starting powers away from board members?
ha...coming from someone that started a Bob Evans sausage link thread....wheew..you got balls son
The Bears would be stoooooooooooooopid to franchise Berrian.
Quote from: reese125 on February 20, 2008, 09:16:42 AM
Try to keep this shtein organized somehow:
So far Tagged:
Jared Allen KC--DE
Jordan Gross Car--OT
Karlos Dansby--Ariz--LB (non-exclusive tag)
LJ Smith--Phi--TE
Stacy Andrews--Cin--OL
Terrell Suggs--Bal--LB
Dallas Clark--Indy--TE
what's a non-exclusive tag?
Dansby has been offered a one-year deal worth just over $8 million, and the Cardinals can continue to negotiate a long-term deal through July 15.
He must be offered a one year deal with a salary equal to or greater than the average of the top five salaries at the player's position in the previous year, or 120 percent of the player's previous year's salary
Two types of franchise tags:
"Exclusive Tag" - a player that is slapped with an Exclusive Franchise Tag must be offered a one year deal with a salary equal to or greater than the average of the top five salaries at the player's position as of the current year in which the tag will apply. Or 120 percent of the player's previous year's salary. Exclusive franchise players cannot negotiate with other teams.
"Non-Exclusive Tag" - a Non-Exclusive Tagged, player must be offered a one year deal with a salary equal to or greater than the average of the top five salaries at the player's position in the previous year, or 120 percent of the player's previous year's salary. A Non-Exclusive franchise player may negotiate with other NFL teams, but if he signs an offer sheet from another team, the original team has a right to match the deal, but if the team does not match, and let's the player go, they will receive two first-round draft picks as compensation.
http://www.ustailgate.com/what-is-the-franchise-tag.html
The Titans officially placed the franchise tag on Albert Haynesworth.
Raiders named CB Nnamdi Asomugha their franchise player.
A lot of tags being handed out.
Good thread, nice to have this info in one place.
So a non-exclusive tag essentially makes the player a restricted free agent?
Trufant and Corey Williams were tagged
Quote from: NGM on February 20, 2008, 06:13:49 PM
So a non-exclusive tag essentially makes the player a restricted free agent?
Kind of. A big difference is that if a team doesn't match a new team's offer, the original team gets two first-rounders as compensation for losing their franchise player.
Also, the contract value is based on last year's salaries instead of this year's.
By the way, Dansby isn't the only non-exclusive tag. I believe all of the franchised players other than Andrews and Haynesworth are non-exclusive. That includes LJ.
The guaranteed money is the big difference.
Quote from: BigEd76 on February 20, 2008, 06:34:42 PM
Trufant and Corey Williams were tagged
I wonder if this means that Josh Brown, who considers being franchised "an honor", will be on the move.
Im surprised they didnt come to long terms with him already since he was slapped with the tag last year. He had career highs in FG's and attempts
Max Starks gets the transition tag
Bubba Franks was released
Quote from: Diomedes on February 20, 2008, 05:26:00 PM
Good thread, nice to have this info in one place.
Agree.
Quote from: QB Eagles on February 20, 2008, 06:38:43 PM
Quote from: NGM on February 20, 2008, 06:13:49 PM
So a non-exclusive tag essentially makes the player a restricted free agent?
Kind of. A big difference is that if a team doesn't match a new team's offer, the original team gets two first-rounders as compensation for losing their franchise player.
The draft picks are negotiable. If a team wanted to go after LJ Smith, who obviously isn't worth 2 first round picks, could offer LJ a reasonable salary (that the Eagles could/would match) and say a 1st and a 3rd round pick to make the Eagles happy so that they don't match the offer. So while the team would be getting LJ at a fair salary, they'd still be "over paying" with their draft picks.
The only way the 2 first round picks are mandatory is if the team with the tagged player refuses to take anything less.
Quote
By the way, Dansby isn't the only non-exclusive tag. I believe all of the franchised players other than Andrews and Haynesworth are non-exclusive. That includes LJ.
Off the top of my head, I can't recall many/any instances over the years were the exclusive tag was used. I could really see a player getting pissed off about this one since the player doesn't even have the ability to attempt to find a team willing to pay the hefty price for him.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on February 21, 2008, 07:59:28 AM
The only way the 2 first round picks are mandatory is if the team with the tagged player refuses to take anything less.
Only practically true, not technically - if the team accepts less, it is a trade - not free agency.
Quote
Off the top of my head, I can't recall many/any instances over the years were the exclusive tag was used. I could really see a player getting pissed off about this one since the player doesn't even have the ability to attempt to find a team willing to pay the hefty price for him.
And it doesn't make sense for the team, because they get to pay the player less and there are basically no players who are worth 2 first round picks.
No tag for Moss? (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3257298)
OMGWESHUDSINEHIM
The Cowboys put the Franchise tag on Hamlin
Quote from: Cerevant on February 21, 2008, 08:17:08 AM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on February 21, 2008, 07:59:28 AM
The only way the 2 first round picks are mandatory is if the team with the tagged player refuses to take anything less.
Only practically true, not technically - if the team accepts less, it is a trade - not free agency.
Well, duh. A tagged player doesn't reach free agency. That's the whole point of even having the tag in the first place.......to give teams a chance to retain their best players.
And when you slap the tag on a player, you're basically inviting the rest of the league to a sign and trade.
Quote from: SD_Eagle on February 21, 2008, 05:24:35 PM
The Cowboys put the Franchise tag on Hamlin
That sucks. I was kind of hoping the Birds could of stuck it in the Cowboys ass and signed him.
DeShaun Foster released by Carolina
Jamal Lewis re-signed with Cleveland
Let me be the first to say
DON'T get DeShaun Foster.
Quote from: PPinDC on February 21, 2008, 05:45:44 PM
Quote from: SD_Eagle on February 21, 2008, 05:24:35 PM
The Cowboys put the Franchise tag on Hamlin
That sucks. I was kind of hoping the Birds could of stuck it in the Cowboys ass and signed him.
He was out there to be had by anyone who wanted him last season and the Eagles passed. I think they're interested in Gibril Wilson.
Jeff Fisher released his wife.
And is now over the salary cap permanently for the trouble.
Excellent, Dio.
I see what you did there.
Minnesota is shopping Troy Williamson for a late-round pick and could release him if there's no takers
He's a former 7th overall pick, right? Super bust.
I was thinking about this guy and I watched some video of some of his drops on youtube. He looks horrible. He drops wide open, in his hands balls, on the regular. He looks like he is unlearning how to play football before your eyes.
Anyone the Vikes let go or are attempting to trade, I think Reid gets the call first from Childress
Quote from: methdeez on February 22, 2008, 11:49:15 AM
He looks like he is unlearning how to play football before your eyes.
That is hilariously frightening. Well said.
Quote from: reese125 on February 22, 2008, 12:04:27 PM
Anyone the Vikes let go or are attempting to trade, I think Reid gets the call first from Childress
Maybe they'll take Considine.
QuoteSHAUN GETTING THE SHAFT?
We're hearing multiple rumblings from our connections at the Scouting Combine that the Seahawks could be cutting running back Shaun Alexander soon.
A media source told us moments ago that the move could come "in the next couple of days."
It would be the last step in a dramatic fall from grace for running back the NFL's MVP in 2005. Once Alexander got rewarded with a big contract in 2006, his performance began to dip. In 2007, he was, as the league insider types say, "just a guy."
Alexander is under contract through 2013, with total remaining non-guaranteed base salaries of $43.1625 million.
Steelers released CB/PR Allen Rossum.
QuoteAccording to Williamson's agent, David Canter, 14 teams have been contacted, and eight have shown interest enough to reach out to the Vikings about a possible trade.
So we can pretty much take for granted that the Eagles are one of those teams, right?
:poison
I'd rather have DeShaun than Shaun.
D. Stallworth officially released by the Patriots
GET STALLWORTH!!
NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports the Lions will trade DT Shaun Rogers within the next week.
49ers agreed to terms with CB/PR Allen Rossum
Quote from: reese125 on February 22, 2008, 10:16:57 PM
NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports the Lions will trade DT Shaun Rogers within the next week.
I'd trade them Rogers for GLew, Gasperson, and Bill Sampy
Quote from: Eagaholic on February 25, 2008, 01:28:47 AM
Quote from: reese125 on February 22, 2008, 10:16:57 PM
NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports the Lions will trade DT Shaun Rogers within the next week.
I'd trade them Rogers for GLew, Gasperson, and Bill Sampy
Patterson, Buck, and Big Shaun can go on Blunt rides together thru SouthStreet
Lions released CB Fernando Bryant.
He led Detroit with 13 breakups in 2007, but was unhappy there and pushed for his release. Source: Detroit Free Press
The Vikings have agreed in principle to trade Troy Williamson to the Jaguars in exchange for a second-day pick, according both the St. Paul Pioneer Press and Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
Wow...the Jags really have a deep love for tall receivers who can't catch.
Williamson isn't all that tall, is he?
edit: I looked it up. He's 6'1" My height, or so.
For being a "fast" receiver, he's pretty tall.
Pats cut Colvin
Skins cut Lloyd :-D never caught a TD as a taterskin
The Jets released McCareins, Andre Dyson and Adrien Clarke
The 49ers are close to signing DeShaun Foster
The Cardinals have offered Fitzgerald $25 million in guaranteed money, but he wants more than the $32.5 million in guarantees that Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson got last year. But that guaranteed money was paid on a six-year deal. Parker wants more on a four-year deal
Chiefs released WR Eddie Kennison, ending his six season run with the team.
Chiefs released CB Ty Law, LB Kendrell Bell, TE Jason Dunn, and DT James Reed.
Quote from: reese125 on February 26, 2008, 10:29:48 PM
Chiefs released WR Eddie Kennison, ending his six season run with the team.
2001-2007 = seven years.
Christ, not only do you post shtein no one cares about but you don't even do it accurately.
Hey nerd, the thread is for released players that some people care about that will be on other teams. So, get back in your fox hole and join the rest of the
(http://chitty.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/peanut-gallery-copy.jpg)
with IGY and MDS.
eddies baby momma cares
Quote from: Sgt PSN on February 27, 2008, 02:07:31 PM
Quote from: reese125 on February 26, 2008, 10:29:48 PM
Chiefs released WR Eddie Kennison, ending his six season run with the team.
2001-2007 = seven years.
Christ, not only do you post shtein no one cares about but you don't even do it accurately.
Both of you are "wrong" he signed with the cheifs midway through 2001 after forcing the broncos to release him. So it was 6.5, which both of you would know if you would just follow your guidebook to posting here in semanticland.
Quote from: Wingspan on February 27, 2008, 02:31:00 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on February 27, 2008, 02:07:31 PM
Quote from: reese125 on February 26, 2008, 10:29:48 PM
Chiefs released WR Eddie Kennison, ending his six season run with the team.
2001-2007 = seven years.
Christ, not only do you post shtein no one cares about but you don't even do it accurately.
Both of you are "wrong" he signed with the cheifs midway through 2001 after forcing the broncos to release him. So it was 6.5, which both of you would know if you would just follow your guidebook to posting here in semanticland.
Well technically, you're wrong too because Kennison only played 5 games in 2001 with the Chiefs which would make it 6.3125 years he spent with the Chiefs.
Quote from: Wingspan on February 27, 2008, 02:31:00 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on February 27, 2008, 02:07:31 PM
Quote from: reese125 on February 26, 2008, 10:29:48 PM
Chiefs released WR Eddie Kennison, ending his six season run with the team.
2001-2007 = seven years.
Christ, not only do you post shtein no one cares about but you don't even do it accurately.
Both of you are "wrong" he signed with the cheifs midway through 2001 after forcing the broncos to release him. So it was 6.5, which both of you would know if you would just follow your guidebook to posting here in semanticland.
ha. (whistle)..... (whistle)..."hey, stop that...you cant post that..this is my forum"--IGY and Sarge
Are you taking into account all games missed due to injury?
Either way, it's looking like 6 is closer to correct than 7. What a massive victory this is for reesey!
and reese with another embarrassing attempt
please..shteins too easy
embarrassing yourself? i agree. it's much too easy for you.
Kennison had a nice year in 2005. Too bad he has nothing left because he'd be a pretty decent fit with the Eagles. At 6'1" and a shade over 200, he could do some damage as a possession receiver in his prime.
PS: Hudson River Virus for everyone who is arguing about his service time in K.C.
and the same to you for suggesting another possession receiver for the eagles
SIGN KEYSHAWN!
Panthers released David Carr.
Panthers signed WR Muhsin Muhammad to a two-year contract.
Ravens released RB Mike Anderson.
There goes Vilma Phreak
Jonathan Vilma is in Detroit Wednesday to take a physical.
If he's cleared physically, a trade could be announced on Friday.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Quote from: Sgt PSN on February 27, 2008, 02:36:32 PM
Quote from: Wingspan on February 27, 2008, 02:31:00 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on February 27, 2008, 02:07:31 PM
Quote from: reese125 on February 26, 2008, 10:29:48 PM
Chiefs released WR Eddie Kennison, ending his six season run with the team.
2001-2007 = seven years.
Christ, not only do you post shtein no one cares about but you don't even do it accurately.
Both of you are "wrong" he signed with the cheifs midway through 2001 after forcing the broncos to release him. So it was 6.5, which both of you would know if you would just follow your guidebook to posting here in semanticland.
Well technically, you're wrong too because Kennison only played 5 games in 2001 with the Chiefs which would make it 6.3125 years he spent with the Chiefs.
technically, it would be 6.3125 seasons not years. By this I mean NFL regular seasons, not the seasons of autumn, spring etc.
Hudson River Virus
1. Its a goddamn crying shame the Eagles were not in on Vilma. Andy Reid and Tom Heckert should be beat down with a tire iron. Stupid fargbags.
2. Jason Dunn is EXACTLY what this team needs. Not only so I could bust my Dunn jersey outta retirement, but because he's a great blocking TE. He could help WInston Justice block somebody next year.
Speaking of which;
better blocker....Winston Justice, a true OL - or Jason Dunn?
Haha. Breathe, doode... BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEATHE!
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on February 27, 2008, 04:55:33 PM
1. Its a goddamn crying shame the Eagles were not in on Vilma. Andy Reid and Tom Heckert should be beat down with a tire iron. Stupid fargbags.
Matt Millen > Tom Heckert??
I'll be pissed if it comes out the Birds never even thought about talking to the Jets regarding Vilma. He's gonna be had for peanuts.
Quote from: PPinDC on February 27, 2008, 05:52:44 PM
I'll be pissed if it comes out the Birds never even thought about talking to the Jets regarding Vilma. He's gonna be had for peanuts.
Well, be ready to be pissed. They luuuuuurve their LBs.
Leonard Little restructured his contract to stay in St. Louis. he was on the verge of being traded when the new contract was struck.
He killed a woman here by driving drunk, and then got busted for DUI again, yet he's still a "hero". People are stupid.
Texans re-signed WR Andre Davis.
Isaac Bruce released by the Rams
Get Bruce!
and a flux capacitor
Oakland makes Tommy Kelly the highest-paid DT in the NFL (for now) with a $51M deal
Corey Williams is expected to be traded to Cleveland
Vilma is expected to be traded to New Orleans
Vilma to NO??
What happened to DET?
I still want him in here...
Strokey McStroke signs a multi-year deal to stay with the Pats
Someone signed Justin Smiley or some shtein.
QuoteThe Cleveland Browns are poised to launch Plan B at quarterback.
B, for Brady, that is.
The club was unable to sign starter Derek Anderson to a three-year, $20 million contract - $10 million guaranteed - before Friday's 12:01 a.m. free agency deadline and are prepared to turn their high-powered offense over to Brady Quinn, a first-round pick from last year and fan favorite.
On Thursday, Browns general manager Phil Savage protected the club by tendering Anderson a one-year contract offer for $2.5 million in 2008. Anderson did not accept the deal, making him a restricted free agent and on the market.
The Browns would get first and third-round draft picks if Anderson signs elsewhere.
QuotePanthers | Team to send Jenkins to Jets
Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:21:56 -0800
John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Carolina Panthers will send DT Kris Jenkins to the New York Jets in exchange for a third- and fifth-round pick.
Quote from: QB Eagles on February 29, 2008, 08:34:27 AM
QuoteThe Cleveland Browns are poised to launch Plan B at quarterback.
B, for Brady, that is.
The club was unable to sign starter Derek Anderson to a three-year, $20 million contract - $10 million guaranteed - before Friday's 12:01 a.m. free agency deadline and are prepared to turn their high-powered offense over to Brady Quinn, a first-round pick from last year and fan favorite.
On Thursday, Browns general manager Phil Savage protected the club by tendering Anderson a one-year contract offer for $2.5 million in 2008. Anderson did not accept the deal, making him a restricted free agent and on the market.
The Browns would get first and third-round draft picks if Anderson signs elsewhere.
There are a lot of teams that could use a QB like Anderson. Especially the skins.
Per ESPN:
QuoteArmed with $44 million in salary cap room, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers spent very little time spending some of their rare bounty, reaching an early Friday morning contract agreement with unrestricted free agent center Jeff Faine, who played with the New Orleans Saints the past two years.
Contract details were not immediately available, but league sources said the deal will make Faine one of the NFL's highest paid centers and surpass the six-year, $36 million contract that another former New Orleans center LeCharles Bentley, signed with Cleveland as a free agent in 2006.
Ha. Faine was the guy the Browns cut loose after signing Bentley.
The Browns & Anderson agreed to a multi-year deal. Didn't they just pick Brady Quinn last year?
Quote from: Rome on February 29, 2008, 10:10:03 AM
The Browns & Anderson agreed to a multi-year deal. Didn't they just pick Brady Quinn last year?
This happens mere hours after reports that he was going to shop around.
Sure, they have Brady Quinn, but Anderson is now a known commodity at the most important position in the game.
DeShaun Foster signed a 2-year deal with the Niners.
OMGFRANKGORE'SAVAILABLE!
Madieu Williams to the Vikings
They needed more guys named Williams, especially since losing Williamson.
Quote from: FastFreddie on February 29, 2008, 10:24:58 AM
Quote from: Rome on February 29, 2008, 10:10:03 AM
The Browns & Anderson agreed to a multi-year deal. Didn't they just pick Brady Quinn last year?
This happens mere hours after reports that he was going to shop around.
Sure, they have Brady Quinn, but Anderson is now a known commodity at the most important position in the game.
I think this deal is a good one for both sides.
Anderson gets $20 million to continue to fight for a starting position, and he gets out of his contract when he is 27 years old, perfect time to cash in.
Browns get a solid starter for next year. If Brady doesn't work out, they can try and resign Anderson .
If he does work out they can trade him with a year left on his deal and get a first day draft pick, while Anderson gets a new contract from his new team.
Pretty genius if you ask me.
But nobody did, so I'll shut up now.
Bills signed Kawika Mithchell from the Gints--nice pick up
New Orleans re-signed Simoneau for 3/$4.9M/$1.4M SB and get Vilma for a conditional 2009 4th-rd pick
Quote from: BigEd76 on February 29, 2008, 12:36:54 PM
get Vilma for a conditional 2009 4th-rd pick
This is the crazest ever.
A 4th round pick is worthless.
How could he go for such a low price?
Quote from: BigEd76 on February 29, 2008, 12:36:54 PM
get Vilma for a conditional 2009 4th-rd pick
Holy shtein. That guy must be done.
A conditional 4th rounder?
What the farging hell??
seriously. that must of been one hell of a physical he took in Detroit
The Simoneau deal makes the Vilma thing look even stranger. They both play the same position, right? Why would they re-up Simoneau if Vilma had anything left? That seems like an awfully expensive insurance policy especially considering Simoneau's garbage.
It jumps to a 3rd if Vilma plays a lot, but still seems awfully low
The Jets just got Kris Jenkins for 2008 3rd and 5th-rd picks, then he signed a new deal for 5/$35M/$20M guaranteed
Parcells gets Jason Ferguson back from Dallas.....him + 2008 6th-rd pick to Miami for 6th-rd picks in 2008 and 2009
Cleo Lemon jumps to Jacksonville to backup Garrard
QuoteVikings | M. Williams agrees to terms
Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:31:34 -0800
John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent FS Madieu Williams (Bengals) on a six-year deal worth $33 million.
Porter 6 years $30 million with the Jags
Thats a lot for an injury prone TO jr.
Vikings sign Tapeh
Quote from: SD_Eagle on February 29, 2008, 01:27:57 PM
Porter 6 years $30 million with the Jags
Thats a lot for an injury prone TO jr.
They also acquired Troy Williamson. How many farging receivers do those clowns need?
Quote from: PhillyGirl on February 29, 2008, 01:30:04 PM
Vikings sign Tapeh
NOOOOOOOOOO!
Haha, just kidding. farg you, Thomas.
Well, since Williamson we be demoted to the practice squad that makes 4
Porter
Northcutt
Reggie Williams
Matt Jones
Matt Jones was totally worth all his pre-draft hype, huh?
By the way, what about Ernest Wilford?
Quote from: FastFreddie on February 29, 2008, 01:42:48 PM
Matt Jones was totally worth all his pre-draft hype, huh?
By the way, what about Ernest Wilford?
Dolphins and Bills are the most interested
Dolphins agreed to terms with WR Ernest Wilford, formerly of the Jaguars.
There u go FF
QuoteCOWBOYS CALLING ON BELL? by Michael David Smith
Although he doesn't represent quite the kind of "wow" Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has vowed to add to his offense, running back Tatum Bell may be coming to Dallas.
ESPN.com is reporting that Dallas is showing interest in Bell, an unrestricted free agent who spent 2007 with the Detroit Lions.
Bell never looked like a good fit with the Lions, finishing his one and only season in Detroit with 182 yards. But in 2006, Bell's only year as a starter, he ran for 1,025 yards with the Broncos, and his pure speed could make him just the kind of player Jones craves.
QuoteSeahawks | Team close to signing Crumpler
Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:17:53 -0800
Darryl Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Seattle Seahawks are close to signing free-agent TE Alge Crumpler (Falcons), according to Crumpler's agent, James Williams. Williams said he hopes to have a deal completed over the weekend.
Bell would be a good pickup for the cowpukes
Javon Walker just cut
Yep, there's your next big move
Gargano said that his knee is a mess
yeah I heard that--he should fit well here
Denver just took a total cap hit of 8.5 million, and that 2nd rder they gave up to get him. Wow
Bengals acquired DT Shaun Rogers from the Lions in exchange for a third- or fourth-round pick.
edit: A source tells the Detroit Free Press that the Lions are now working on a deal that would send DL Shaun Rogers to the Browns. A deal that sent Rogers to Cincinnati was called off late Friday.
Quote from: reese125 on February 29, 2008, 04:11:22 PM
Bengals acquired DT Shaun Rogers from the Lions in exchange for a third- or fourth-round pick.
Peanuts.
Millin is an idiot.
get Roy
Quote from: reese125 on February 29, 2008, 04:11:22 PM
Bengals acquired DT Shaun Rogers from the Lions in exchange for a third- or fourth-round pick.
They also signed Mr. Bowtie, Dhani Jones, to a three year deal. No wonder they have been so awful for so long.
it wasn't just a signing...it was a re-signing, and it was their top offseason priority at that....HA
party time...he is playing air guitar tonight after that announcement
It's an air banjo dummy.
no its not...its an air ukulele
Dolphins agreed to terms with QB Josh McCown, according to ESPN's John Clayton.
new starter
Quote from: reese125 on February 29, 2008, 04:52:22 PM
no its not...its an air ukulele
Clearly you need to spend some time reading up on your air instruments.
Im on it
According to ESPN, Faneca agreed to a 4 year, $32 million.
with the Jets
Looks like Gibril-to-Oakland signing is done....6/$39M :-D
Quote from: reese125 on February 20, 2008, 09:16:42 AM
Try to keep this shtein organized somehow:
So far Tagged:
Jared Allen KC--DE
Jordan Gross Car--OT
Karlos Dansby--Ariz--LB (non-exclusive tag)
LJ Smith--Phi--TE
Stacy Andrews--Cin--OL
Terrell Suggs--Bal--LB
Dallas Clark--Indy--TE
Douchebag..if you're gonna start a thread like this, it's your farging duty to update the first post as shtein happens.
farg you.
Quote from: Diomedes on February 29, 2008, 07:08:13 PM
Quote from: reese125 on February 20, 2008, 09:16:42 AM
Try to keep this shtein organized somehow:
So far Tagged:
Jared Allen KC--DE
Jordan Gross Car--OT
Karlos Dansby--Ariz--LB (non-exclusive tag)
LJ Smith--Phi--TE
Stacy Andrews--Cin--OL
Terrell Suggs--Bal--LB
Dallas Clark--Indy--TE
Douchebag..if you're gonna start a thread like this, it's your farging duty to update the first post as shtein happens.
farg you.
:-D
Gibril to OAK? Get Huff.
Jeff Wilkins retired.
Fascinating. Sean Landeta went to MDS' alma mater, Towson University.
We care about the punters and kickers.
SI.com's Bucky Brooks reports the Dolphins have signed free agent LB Calvin Pace to a contract that will guarantee him over $20 million.
Source: SI.com
suck a fleshpop
Clayton: (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3271409)
QuoteThe New England Patriots and Randy Moss aren't close to a deal and Moss is starting to listen to offers from other teams, according to a source.
Quote from: Diomedes on February 29, 2008, 07:08:13 PM
Quote from: reese125 on February 20, 2008, 09:16:42 AM
Try to keep this shtein organized somehow:
So far Tagged:
Jared Allen KC--DE
Jordan Gross Car--OT
Karlos Dansby--Ariz--LB (non-exclusive tag)
LJ Smith--Phi--TE
Stacy Andrews--Cin--OL
Terrell Suggs--Bal--LB
Dallas Clark--Indy--TE
Douchebag..if you're gonna start a thread like this, it's your farging duty to update the first post as shtein happens.
farg you.
my duty? haha... thanks coach... if you can follow along with every other thread in this forum, you got this one as well. Just so you know, theres not much tagged anyway after the names I posted. So, get down from your treehouse and get involved..its fun I swear
icehole....the thread says franchises release signed and traded
i thought how nice it would be to look at a list, and how nice it was of you to keep one.
farg you and your whole lineage past and futur for your utter failure
more moss stuff:
QuoteMOSS ON THE MARKET
Though free agency opened 19 hours ago, receiver Randy Moss is now officially on the market.
Per Adam Schefter of NFL Network and John Clayton of ESPN, Moss isn't close to a deal with the Patriots, and he is open to entertaining offers from other teams.
The questions now become: (1) who is interested; and (2) how much will they offer?
Our take? Moss wants to know what else is out there before accepting the Pats' best offer, if for no reason other than to know what he is sacrificing. He's a guy with a reputation for being selfish and moody; what better way to improve his image than to walk away from a bigger offer and sticking with the Pats?
But the problem is that teams likely have vivid memories of his behavior in Oakland. He was all smiles and "committed to excellence" and "I just wanna win, baby" when the trade from Minnesota went down, but before too long he was a malcontent.
Maybe it wasn't really his fault. It's not as if the Raiders are the model professional sports franchise. But it's a huge gamble to take if Moss expects $25 million or more in guaranteed money.
This one could get very interesting. Especially if the Jets decide to visit the ultimate indignity upon the Pats by trying to swipe the guy who made an above average offense into a pinball machine.
And so concludes a month that has seen the pendulum swing as sharply as it ever has for any NFL team. On January 31, the Patriots were awaiting their coronation. With February 1 came the names Arlen Specter and Matt Walsh. February 2 brought the report that the Pats cheated the Rams out of Super Bowl XXVI. On February 3, 18-0 became 18-1.
Things haven't gotten much better since then. The only thing we're sure of is that, in March, things surely can't get much worse.
Moss to the Jets & Chad Pennington?
Oh, I would definitely pay big money to see that nuclear meltdown. Good Lord...
Quote from: Diomedes on February 29, 2008, 09:48:52 PM
icehole....the thread says franchises release signed and traded
i thought how nice it would be to look at a list, and how nice it was of you to keep one.
farg you and your whole lineage past and futur for your utter failure
jesus christ Dio, take it easy buddy. Ill put it up there man. I just figured since you've been on here every single night you could simply add to the list by your own memory. I guess not...my bad
Come to papa
Quote from: Rome on February 29, 2008, 10:18:34 PM
Moss to the Jets & Chad Pennington?
Well, Moss to the Jets. For Moss to go to Pennington next season, he'll probably have to go to another team or walk over to the bench.
Rams signed former Seahawks PK Josh Brown.
Dude is good...had him on my FFL team for a few years in a row. Booms 50 yarders like their nothing.
Quote49ers | I. Bruce signs
Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:56:31 -0800
ESPNews reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent WR Isaac Bruce (Rams) to a two-year contract worth $6 million.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on February 29, 2008, 11:03:03 PM
Rams signed former Seahawks PK Josh Brown.
Dude is good...had him on my FFL team for a few years in a row. Booms 50 yarders like their nothing.
Wilkins was a rather consistent fantasy stud too, though he had a bit of an off year (as did the entire team). I thought they would really miss him next year, but they won't miss him a bit if they are bringing in Brown.
Quote from: SD_Eagle on February 29, 2008, 11:03:18 PM
Quote49ers | I. Bruce signs
Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:56:31 -0800
ESPNews reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent WR Isaac Bruce (Rams) to a two-year contract worth $6 million.
Every year it seems like the 49ers are signing mid-level WR talent during free agency. Eventually they will have to address the shtein-level talent that is passing to them.
That was all Mike Martz there...getting his guys
Jeff Wilkins was the last player still active to play under Rich Kotite as an eagle
(http://hardwarelogic.com/articles/blogs/Website_Reviews_and_You/MoreYouKnow.jpg)
Quote from: Wingspan on March 01, 2008, 12:11:00 AM
Jeff Wilkins was the last player still active to play under Rich Kotite as an eagle
He also had an NFL record streak going. 371 consecutive successful extra point attempts.
Quote from: reese125 on February 29, 2008, 04:11:22 PM
Bengals acquired DT Shaun Rogers from the Lions in exchange for a third- or fourth-round pick.
edit: A source tells the Detroit Free Press that the Lions are now working on a deal that would send DL Shaun Rogers to the Browns. A deal that sent Rogers to Cincinnati was called off late Friday.
done....3rd-rd pick and starting CB Leigh Bodden
now Cleveland doesn't have a pick until the 4th round
Cleveland has gotten two good interior DL though...
And what pick did they give up for Fraley, a 5th?
I wonder if DET getting Bodden makes them less likely to sniff around Lito...
The Detroit Free Press puts this trade in blunt terms: (http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080301/SPORTS01/803010320)
QuoteThis was nothing more than another Trash Day for this franchise. You don't negotiate terms for the pickup. You just leave your garbage at the curb at the designated time and wait for anybody to take it away.
The Cleveland Browns obliged, surrendering cornerback Leigh Bodden and a third-round draft choice for an overweight, part-time impact player nearing 400 pounds with withering cartilage in his knees and a slothful work ethic.
The funny aspect is how Lions fans are becoming very suspicious of Leigh Bodden now because they can't believe that a team would have given them a decent player for Rogers.
The Grand Rapids Press was equally blunt: (http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2008/03/lions_rid_of_problem_child_rog.html)
QuoteYou find a cancer in the locker room, you get rid of it.
Anyone who spent even a few minutes inside Detroit's miserable locker room during the six-game losing streak in the second half of last season will tell you Rogers had become a malignant growth that had to be removed.
Good riddance.
Justin Smith signs with the whiners. 6 years $45 million
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3271999
Bodden and a 3rd is a hell of a deal for Detroit.
The Bengals must be on a major downward spiral if they can't even outsmart Matt Millen.
Marcus Stroud to Buffalo for.....yup....a 3rd and a 5th
why would the Jags make that deal
dunno....drug problems and a capable backup in Meier?
Jacksonville signed Drayton Florence away from San Diego
Atlanta signed Erik Coleman away from the Jets
Berrian is close to a deal with Minnesota
Stallworth signed with the Browns
well no one gonna say the Browns receivers are slow
Ricardo Colclough (a 2nd-rd bust by Pittsburgh) heads to Carolina
I wouldn't have minded Stallworth back here. I've been hoping the Eagles would add a WR through free agency rather than a trade or the draft.
That would put them in a great position. Imagine if they get could get a second rounder for Lito on top of that. The draft, and off season in general would have alot of potential. If they could get a second for Lito, they would also be in a position to move up in the first round, maybe get a Kenny Phillips and still get a good OT prospect in the second round. Or they could stay pat and package 2 second rounders to get back into the first - maybe get something like a stud LB and a good OT in the 1st round.
Quote from: Eagaholic on March 01, 2008, 05:47:27 PM
Imagine if they get could get a second rounder for Lito on top of that.
That's exactly what I don't want to see happen. If they trade Lito it had better be for a proven player. Not some project player or draft picks who won't make an impact this year....if they ever do.
but think of how many offensive tackles they could draft
Berrian to Vikes for 6 years
Alan Faneca to the Jets, 5 yr./$40 million ($21 million guaranteed).
Quote from: Eagaholic on March 01, 2008, 06:32:57 PM
Berrian to Vikes for 6 years
$42M, $16M SB, $23M in the first 3 years
Devery Henderson re-signed with New Orleans....1-yr, $2M (which seems way too low compared to what others are getting)
Bears | Briggs re-signs with team
Sat, 1 Mar 2008 18:25:44 -0800
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears have re-signed free-agent LB Lance Briggs (Bears) to a six-year contract worth $36 million.
"I'll do everything that's within my power to not be with this organization." - Lance Briggs, March 2007
Apparently it's not within his power to turn down $36 million.
Quote from: troyhstewart on March 01, 2008, 10:03:07 PM
Bears | Briggs re-signs with team
Sat, 1 Mar 2008 18:25:44 -0800
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears have re-signed free-agent LB Lance Briggs (Bears) to a six-year contract worth $36 million.
WOW. Just WOW. I can't believe he resigned there.
Apparently Washingto went after him too, but he chose to stay there.
The Bears would have been dumb as shtein to let him get away. They have a very good trio of LBs.
But it is shocking to see him stick around after he was all butt hurt last year.
Super-ghay: Randy Moss and Daunte Culpepper want to play together (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3273447)
right now the bears possibly have the worst WR corps in the league. berrian and muhammed are gone.
i hear they are interested in b. johnson from the cardinals though.
yeah, but they make up for that with their terrible QB situation.
Well, no point in paying for decent WRs when you've got Orton or Grossman throwing to 'em.
Maybe they should look into that Culpepper/Moss deal!
QuoteMichael Turner, who has been the Chargers' insurance policy for LaDainian Tomlinson, agreed to a six-year, $34.5 million contract with the Falcons, with $15 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN.com's Michael Smith.
The Gay/McCray duo signs with New Orleans
Quote from: PhillyGirl on March 02, 2008, 12:25:32 AM
Quote from: troyhstewart on March 01, 2008, 10:03:07 PM
Bears | Briggs re-signs with team
Sat, 1 Mar 2008 18:25:44 -0800
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears have re-signed free-agent LB Lance Briggs (Bears) to a six-year contract worth $36 million.
WOW. Just WOW. I can't believe he resigned there.
I believe it. The Bears saw right through his "I'll never play another snap here" schtick that Rosenhaus parades his high profile players through. He came back with his tail between his legs last year then wrapped his Lamborghini around a streetlight and fled to avoid a DUI. Basically in a contract year. Unless I'm washington or oakland that's not a player I'm throwing $7 million a year at.
Decent summary of how the cap works and how money is carried over to the next years cap:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writ...ures/index.html
Quote
Creative enterprise
Vikings, Eagles rule roost of salary-cap manipulation
Posted: Saturday March 1, 2008 2:09AM; Updated: Saturday March 1, 2008 11:48PM
It's a regulation buried deep in the NFL's Collective Bargaining Agreement, a regulation so obscure it doesn't even have a name.Other than Article XXIV, Section 7, section ii, paragraph c, part (iii).
Here's what it says:
At the end of a season, if performance bonuses previously included in a Team's Team Salary but not actually earned exceed performance bonuses actually earned but not previously included in Team Salary, an amount shall be added to the Team's Salary Cap for the next League Year equaling the amount, if any, by which such overage exceeds the Team's Room under the Salary Cap at the end of a season.
This dizzylingy obtuse regulation is unwittingly having a profound effect on the NFL's economic landscape.
The level playing field the NFL's salary cap supposedly created?
It's a myth.
Because of a variety of complicated tricks that savvy NFL team officials have figured out, teams can manipulate their salary cap to the point where their cap figure winds up millions of dollars higher than the teams they're competing with.
The Vikings and Lions are both in the NFC North. Both have unadjusted cap figures of $116,729,000, like all 32 NFL teams.
Yet the Vikings' 2008 cap figure exceeds $135 million, and the Lions' adjusted figure is more than $111 million.
So the Vikings this offseason will have $20 million more than one of their division rivals to pay free agents and re-sign their own players. That's an 18 percent difference, and it demonstrates just how much of a difference shrewd cap management can make.
The NFL salary cap is a fluid number. Although the unadjusted cap number for all 32 teams is identical, the real numbers actually vary greatly.
Here's why.
Teams need room to make room. The way the NFL's Collective Bargaining Agreement works, the more flexibility a team has, the easier it is to gain future flexibility. So teams that find themselves in cap trouble are often stuck there for years. And teams that stay out of cap trouble can tweak contracts in certain ways that generate huge cap advantages in later years.
That's where the above CBA trick comes into play.
Teams with significant cap space late in a season can manipulate the following year's cap by writing likely-to-be-earned incentive bonuses into contracts that, in reality, have zero chance of being earned.
Such incentives count against a team's cap the year they're written, but if they're not met -- and teams have ways of making sure they're not met -- the team is then credited the amount of the bonuses against the following year's cap.According to figures distributed to each NFL team this week, 24 of the 32 NFL teams were given upward cap adjustments for 2008, six teams were given downward cap adjustments (thanks to conventional incentives that were met) and two teams had no adjustments.
Of the 24 teams that gained more room under the cap, seven tacked on at least $10 million, a group led by the Vikings ($18,432,577), Eagles ($14,087,449), Buccaneers ($13,306,634), Bills ($12,713,009) and Browns ($12,633,503).
Not coincidentally, the Eagles, Vikings, Bills and Browns all made a splash on the first day of free agency.
The Vikings signed safety Madieu Williams to a six-year, $33 million contract; the Eagles signed Asante Samuel to a six-year, $57 million deal, the Bills acquired linebacker Kawika Mitchell and signed him to a five-year, $17.5 million deal; and the Browns traded for defensive tackle Corey Williams and gave him a deal including nearly $20 in guaranteed components.
What team lost the most money via cap adjustments? The Lions. They have the lowest adjusted cap in the league in 2008 -- their $111,380,935 figure actually coming out $5,348,065 below the unadjusted cap figure.
Does that surprise anybody?
2008 Salary Cap FiguresTeamAdjustmentsAdjusted CapArizona Cardinals$0$116,729,000Atlanta Falcons($350,574)$116,378,426Baltimore Ravens$2,532,265$119,261,265Buffalo Bills$12,713,009$129,442,009Carolina Panthers$8,926,802$125,655,802Chicago Bears$726,231$117,455,231Cincinnati Bengals$0$116,729,000Cleveland Browns$12,633,503$129,362,503Dallas Cowboys$998,443$117,727,443Denver Broncos$660,000$117,389,000Detroit Lions($5,348,065)$111,380,935Green Bay Packers$9,430,581$126,159,581Houston Texans($2,207,869)$114,521,131Indianapolis Colts$6,501,115$123,230,115Jacksonville Jaguars$11,920,898$128,649,898Kansas City Chiefs$11,658,373$128,387,373Miami Dolphins$3,944,997$120,673,997Minnesota Vikings$18,432,577$135,161,577New England Patriots$2,596,078$119,325,078New Orleans Saints$8,017,003$124,746,003New York Giants($3,096,512)$113,632,488New York Jets$5,052,789$121,781,789Oakland Raiders$4,340,722$121,069,722Philadelphia Eagles$14,087,449$130,816,449Pittsburgh Steelers($1,910,774)$114,818,226San Diego Chargers($597,647)$116,131,353San Francisco 49ers$2,310,787$119,039,787Seattle Seahawks$7,386,108$124,115,108St. Louis Rams$632,320$117,361,320Tampa Bay Buccaneers$13,306,634$130,035,634Tennessee Titans$5,491,147$122,220,147Washington taterskins$1,821,260$118,550,260
• 2008 unadjusted salary cap is $116,729,000
• Numbers in parentheses are negative cap adjustments
Crumpler goes to Tennessee
He'll feel right at home being the only viable target for a run-first QB.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on March 02, 2008, 07:35:45 PM
Crumpler goes to Tennessee
I wonder if they plan on using Bo Scaife as an H-back now.
After botching the trade for Shaun Rogers, the Bengals acquire DT Dewayne Robertson from the Jets (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3274297) for 4th and 5th round picks. The Jets seem to be making a lot of moves.
QuotePOSTED 9:17 a.m. EST, March 3, 2008
BEN BREAKS THE BANK
A source with knowledge of the new contract to be signed by Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger tells us that Roethlisberger will receive a practical guarantee of $38.7 million.
Ho. Lee. Crap.
It's a staggering amount of any team to pay in guaranteed money, and it's almost incomprehensible that the Steelers would do it.
Technically, the guaranteed money is in the range of $36 million. But it's arguably fair to include the first-year salary and a non-guaranteed roster bonus due at the outset of the 2009 league year, especially since portions of the second-year and third-year base salaries are guaranteed.
The deal is a six-year extension of the two years remaining on Roethlisberger's rookie deal. He is now under contract through 2015.
Nice. He can finally afford to buy a helmet.
ESPN has it now...
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3274467
Jeez.
Warrick Dunn was officially released
He's done [sic].
GET'er DUNN!!!
Atlanta's team this year is going to be half new draft picks.
Who do they even have anymore?
Quote
MOSS DEAL DONE
A league source tells us that the Patriots and receiver Randy Moss have agreed to a new contract. Per the source, the deal is for three years, $27 million.
The contract hasn't been signed, and the language is being finalized.
It's unknown how much of the deal is guaranteed, signing bonus, etc.
Quote from: methdeez on March 03, 2008, 01:42:13 PM
Atlanta's team this year is going to be half new draft picks.
Who do they even have anymore?
DeAngelo Hall
Michael Turner
John Abraham
Keith Brooking
Joey Harrington
Jerious Norwood
Lawyer Milloy
Erik Coleman
Joe Horn
Michael Jenkins
Roddy White
Brian Finneran
that's about it
Moss's deal is almost exactly what TO got from Dallas a couple of years ago.
QuoteThe St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Rams running back Steven Jackson is on the move to the Cowboys.
Sources close to the deal say with ownership in limbo, unloading Jackson would help send the team into full rebuild mode. The star back is due a new contract and the organization doesn't see itself giving him the deserved payday. Owner Jerry Jones, who is no stranger to making the big splash, would love to get his hands on a combination back of Jackson's caliber. We hear Dallas has offered their 22nd pick and 92nd pick, along with a player to be named. Mar. 3 - 2:30pm
Source: St.Louis Post-Dispatch
wtf?
if dallas pulls this off they eagles better add some weapons on offense. give arizona what it wants.
That would not be good.
let me expound on my friend's point...
THAT WOULD BE fargED
Jackson is not that significant an upgrade to Barber III.
Still, yuck.
He's an upgrade over JJ
He's more of a power runner then the two they have now, no?
Quote from: Magical_Retard on March 03, 2008, 02:53:52 PM
QuoteThe St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Rams running back Steven Jackson is on the move to the Cowboys.
Sources close to the deal say with ownership in limbo, unloading Jackson would help send the team into full rebuild mode. The star back is due a new contract and the organization doesn't see itself giving him the deserved payday. Owner Jerry Jones, who is no stranger to making the big splash, would love to get his hands on a combination back of Jackson's caliber. We hear Dallas has offered their 22nd pick and 92nd pick, along with a player to be named. Mar. 3 - 2:30pm
Source: St.Louis Post-Dispatch
wtf?
if dallas pulls this off they eagles better add some weapons on offense. give arizona what it wants.
Link? My StL friends don't buy it....
Quote
BUCS GO BACK TO COLLECTING QUARTERBACKS
With the Buccaneers having multiple millions in cap room available, they've only signed a handful of free agents.
Their latest development? Trading for a quarterback.
Per Adam Schefter of NFL Network, the Bucs have acquired quarterback Brian Griese from the Bears in a trade. For Griese, it's a return to the place where he spent two seasons, 2004 and 2005. The Bucs opted not to pay him a $2.6 million roster bonus in early 2006, and instead released him.
Griese is signed through 2010, and he's due to earn a base salary of $1.4 million this season. He also was due to earn a $300,000 roster bonus fairly soon. Perhaps as soon as mañana.
We throw fastballs our way, they throw them theirs.
Jets signed LB Calvin Pace to a six-year, $42 million contract. The deal includes $22 million in guarantees.
Jets are quiet this off-season
Quote from: reese125 on March 03, 2008, 03:40:18 PM
Jets signed LB Calvin Pace
This basically makes absolutely certain that this will happen:
QuoteCardinals | Team working on long-term deal with Fitzgerald
Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:43:48 -0800
Mike Tulumello, of the East Valley Tribune, reports the Arizona Cardinals are working on a long-term deal to keep WR Larry Fitzgerald. "This is my home. I enjoy being here. I love my teammates. I love the organization. I definitely hope things can get worked out," said Fitzgerald. The Cardinals owe Fitzgerald $32 million over the next two years because of the incentives he reached in 2007.
Quote from: Father Demon on March 03, 2008, 03:27:27 PM
Quote from: Magical_Retard on March 03, 2008, 02:53:52 PM
QuoteThe St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Rams running back Steven Jackson is on the move to the Cowboys.
Sources close to the deal say with ownership in limbo, unloading Jackson would help send the team into full rebuild mode. The star back is due a new contract and the organization doesn't see itself giving him the deserved payday. Owner Jerry Jones, who is no stranger to making the big splash, would love to get his hands on a combination back of Jackson's caliber. We hear Dallas has offered their 22nd pick and 92nd pick, along with a player to be named. Mar. 3 - 2:30pm
Source: St.Louis Post-Dispatch
wtf?
if dallas pulls this off they eagles better add some weapons on offense. give arizona what it wants.
Link? My StL friends don't buy it....
I don't buy it either, he's all they got.
Perverts:
QuoteJets | Team agrees to terms with Woody
Mon, 3 Mar 2008 13:05:09 -0800
Michael Smith, of ESPN.com, reports the New York Jets agreed to terms with free-agent OG Damien Woody (Lions) on a five-year deal worth $25.5 million, with $11 million in guaranteed money.
Is there anyone the Jets haven't gotten yet? Holy shtein.
asante samuel
They missed out on Thomas Tapeh also.
Donte' Stallworth
Derek Anderson
Corey Williams
Shaun Rogers
calm down larry literal
I'm pointing out that everyone else that isn't a Jet is now a Brown, duh
except Tapeh
Giants add Knight. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3274613)
(I posted it in the Giants thread, but I know how some of you like to keep everything in one place)
Yes, it's extremely helpful!
I agree. Very nice to have.
Antwan Odom to Cincinnati (5 / $29.5M / $11.5M guar)
Travis LaBoy to Arizona (5 / $22M / $7.5M guar)
David Patten re-signed with New Orleans
TJ Duckett is close to signing with Seattle
Vikings | Hicks signed
Tue, 4 Mar 2008 15:24:28 -0800
Mike Wobschall, of Vikings.com, reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed RB Maurice Hicks (49ers). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Our return guy is off the market...
Maybe they should keep Lito after all.
QuoteBUCS SIGN A PAIR OF 'BACKERS
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have cap room out the ying-yang, but haven't been spending it in big chunks. On Tuesday, they agreed to terms with a couple of linebackers, but neither will likely get large chunks of cap pie.
Joining the team, according to reports from folks like our friends at Pewter Report, are Saints linebacker Matt McCoy and Lions linebacker Teddy Lehman.
Meanwhile, they didn't acquire another quarterback. Surprisingly.
WHITE LINEBACKERS!
QuoteWide receiver Javon Walker, released by the Denver Broncos on Friday, agreed to a deal with the division-rival Oakland Raiders on Tuesday, a source told ESPN.com's Michael Smith.
The terms of the deal call for Walker to receive a six-year, $55 million contract that includes more than $16 million in guarantees and pays him roughly $27 million over the first three years of the deal.
Al Davis is on crack
Wow, that's just retarded.
geez I thinking maybe 1 yr $3M while he gets his knee in shape
Well, apparently, you don't know football like Skeletor does....
What's the matter, you guys don't think Walker is worth what the Patriots gave Moss?
Well, I guess Davis just priced the Eagles out of the #1 WR market, in all likelihood.
Joe Banner's abacus doesn't have enough beads for that.
Looks like another year with Brown and Curtis.
If Davis awarding Walker that absurd contract didn't kill our hopes that the Eagles will pursue a legitimate #1, this will:
Quote"You know you're taking a longshot," Banner told Comcast's Derrick Gunn. "Your attitude has to be, 'If you don't try - so you may have a little egg on your face, maybe a little disappointment, but what are you going to do? Be afraid of failing, so you don't even try?' "
What fans seem to really want to know is whether this portends a continued search for receiving help. Reid said it didn't.
"That's not the situation," he said.
Die, fat man. DIE.
Quote from: Rome on March 05, 2008, 08:46:02 AM
If Davis awarding Walker that absurd contract didn't kill our hopes that the Eagles will pursue a legitimate #1, this will:
Quote"You know you're taking a longshot," Banner told Comcast's Derrick Gunn. "Your attitude has to be, 'If you don't try - so you may have a little egg on your face, maybe a little disappointment, but what are you going to do? Be afraid of failing, so you don't even try?' "
What fans seem to really want to know is whether this portends a continued search for receiving help. Reid said it didn't.
"That's not the situation," he said.
Die, fat man. DIE.
Has Banner put on weight? I didn't want Walker or Hackett anyway.
If the team doesn't add a true #1, I def. still want a WR who will improve the WR corps.
5 year deal for duckett? Wasn't he pretty much done a couple of seasons ago?
Quote from: hbionic on March 05, 2008, 01:59:37 PM
5 year deal for duckett? Wasn't he pretty much done a couple of seasons ago?
He was pretty much done the day after he got drafted.
The Falcons cut Joey Harrington. Their QBs now consist of Chris Redman, D.J. Shockley, and, yep, Michael Vick.
You'll be able to add Matt Ryan to that list on April 26th.
Quote from: QB Eagles on March 05, 2008, 08:59:17 PM
The Falcons cut Joey Harrington. Their QBs now consist of Chris Redman, D.J. Shockley, and, yep, Michael Vick.
Work release? :D
Can Vick play WR?
Apparently, he can now. A couple months ago, he was more of a tight end.
i just had a dream/nightmare the eagles signed Joey Harrington :-\
Dirk Johnson to Arizona
Tony Richardson to the Jets
Quote from: FastFreddie on March 06, 2008, 05:46:23 AM
Apparently, he can now. A couple months ago, he was more of a tight end.
ha, that's because he has blistering speed
Dolphins Thinking Long and Hard at #1 (http://www.nfl.com/news/story;jsessionid=1D4FF3E77FD7FA532D37F8B7E5CB7135?id=09000d5d807016db&template=with-video&confirm=true) :-D great title
QuoteFour years after leaving for the Eagles, defensive end Jevon Kearse is returning to the town where he made his NFL debut.
According to the Nashville Tennessean, Kearse has agreed to terms with the Titans.
PFT has learned that it's a two-year, $6 million deal, with a $1.3 million signing bonus. He'll earn a total of $3 million in the first year.
Kearse starred for the Titans as a rookie in 1999, but injuries hampered him thereafter. He had flashes of high ability with the Eagles, but never lived up to the huge financial investment that the team made into him.
$3 million to run hard, stop and throw up your hands...where do I sign up?
Boss joins older brother Champ in Denver
Dan Morgan to New Orleans
Anthony Becht to St. Louis
Ben Troupe to Tampa Bay
Lewis Sanders to New England
I'd make a move for Taylor since it looks like he can be had for peanuts. Move Clemons to LB where he belongs:
Quote
March 6, 2008 11:00 AM ET
Dolphins: Parcells to trade Taylor?
The News
Contrary to recent reports, Bill Parcells is looking to unload defensive end Jason Taylor, according to Pro Football Weekly. This report cites a team insider, who also stated the feeling is mutual, as Jason Taylor wants out of Miami. Parcells recently stated that Taylor would either play for Miami next season or retire, but according to the inside source he's just trying to avoid the criticism of purging the team of one of its most popular players.
Our View
It appears possible that the organization could trade Taylor if the price is right. Taylor should have a couple of good seasons left in the tank, and rumors circulating suggest he could be traded for a pair of draft picks, with second- and fourth-round selections appearing to be a plausible exchange.
I wouldn't mind it at all. He's got a couple good years left... but I think Andy will add a DE in the draft and that'll be it.
The phone will be ringing off the hook around the league for this guy if this is true..no question. Shtein, if Strahan can knock off 9 sacks at 36, Taylor would be a beast for a couple more years...for the right team
Id love to get excited about any pro-bowl DE on the market, but you know damn well the Eagles will not give up their draft picks for a 33 year old anything. They will sign a 1 yr, but never give up the "future" for aging players--no matter their status
There is no doubt that Taylor has a bit of tread left on his tired.
That said, it's hilarious the bitching that the Eagles aren't going to make a move for him is already starting.
Anthony Becht signs in St. Louis.
I was thinking if the Eagles threw something worthless like Tony Hunt and a 4th that might get it done.
QuoteThere is no doubt that Taylor has a bit of tread left on his tired.
That said, it's hilarious the bitching that the Eagles aren't going to make a move for him is already starting.
I dont think its bitching, its just the way they operate with their draft picks. Parcells is going to want draft picks to build that team. The Eagles are built around a the draft mentality, and I dont blame them. Now, if they can just find someone that can "consistently" evaluate solid talent, their mentality would hold true
I personally, at this stage in the game with the window about to close for a Superbowl win, would snag Taylor in a heartbeat--but the Eagles have the better business model and like to look long term--so what are we supposed to think?
Hey, prove me wrong and get Taylor--Im all for it.
Quote from: BigEd76 on March 06, 2008, 09:31:47 PM
Anthony Becht to St. Louis
Quote from: Father Demon on March 07, 2008, 09:53:31 AM
Anthony Becht signs in St. Louis.
Quote from: reese125 on March 07, 2008, 09:59:36 AM
QuoteThere is no doubt that Taylor has a bit of tread left on his tired.
That said, it's hilarious the bitching that the Eagles aren't going to make a move for him is already starting.
I dont think its bitching, its just the way they operate with their draft picks. Parcells is going to want draft picks to build that team. The Eagles are built around a the draft mentality, and I dont blame them. Now, if they can just find someone that can "consistently" evaluate solid talent, their mentality would hold true
I personally, at this stage in the game with the window about to close for a Superbowl win, would snag Taylor in a heartbeat--but the Eagles have the better business model and like to look long term--so what are we supposed to think?
Hey, prove me wrong and get Taylor--Im all for it.
What kind of pick would you give up for Taylor?
Lito & Reggie Brown for Taylor!
Quote from: Rome on March 07, 2008, 10:15:09 AM
Lito & Reggie Brown for Taylor!
Counter offer: Sam Rayburn and a 5th.
Julius Jones agrees in principle to Seattle.
"Hello Sean....yeah this is Andy."
Brandon Lloyd signed a 1 year deal with Da Bears
They let Muhsin and Bernard go, and Brandon Lloyd is the answer?
laughing
Quote from: Diomedes on March 07, 2008, 10:28:08 PM
They let Muhsin and Bernard go, and Brandon Lloyd is the answer?
Brandon Lloyd and Marty Booker. To be fair, I don't think any WR could be the answer to their QB problem.
That offense is going to score 10 points all year. For real.
The Lions signed CB Brian Kelly to a 3-year deal. One less team (with a tradeable stud WR) that needs a CB...
Trent Green returns to the Rams.....3/$9M
He's no Todd Collins. But he's getting paid like he is.
Antonio Bryant is sober now and has signed with Tampa Bay Bucs.
When sober, and getting the ball fed to him like he's better than he is, he's alright.
Quote from: reese125 on March 10, 2008, 07:04:01 PM
Antonio Bryant is sober now and has signed with Tampa Bay Bucs.
Thereby proving inescapably that he's still under the influence of drugs...
Warrick Dunn is back with the Bucs
I thought I heard something on the radio about Isaac Bruce signing with the niners. True? Old news?
you're lucky there's a question mark at the end of that post
lolz. I know. I'm so lucky.
you are! you don't even know!
The Bucs signed Bryant & Dunn?
OMGSUPERBOWL!
Quote from: SunMo on March 10, 2008, 09:00:13 PM
you are! you don't even know!
Trust me. I know. The last thing I want is to see a picture of man landing on the moon or a timeline depicting my location in relation to the birth of black baby Jesus and the present. When used against me, they make me feel inadequate. Especially in bed.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on March 10, 2008, 09:28:05 PMThe last thing I want is to see a picture of man landing on the moon or a timeline depicting my location in relation to the birth of black baby Jesus and the present.
lol, farging funny
Quote from: BigEd76 on March 10, 2008, 06:08:09 PM
Trent Green returns to the Rams.....3/$9M
What a horrible signing. The Rams essentially traded Isaac Bruce for Trent Green.
Quote from: Father Demon on March 11, 2008, 12:11:56 AM
What a horrible signing. The Rams essentially traded Isaac Bruce for Trent Green.
The team consists of one of the most amazing talents in the NFL at RB, plus a bunch of over-the-hill fading stars and a bunch of never-was scrubs. How can anyone be a fan of a team like that? ;)
one of the most amazing talents at RB? that's taking things a little too far don't you think? LT is amazing...I dunno about Jackson. He's farging good, but amazing?
Jackson was a top-5 running back in the NFL in 2006.
"Amazing" isn't a word I'd use to describe him, though. Excellent running back but basically he's just a big motherfarger with speed enough to burn you and power enough to farg up your day.
He'll be amazing if Dallas deals for him.
My face is amazing.
With another grown man's jizz on it, yeah...
Quote from: FastFreddie on March 11, 2008, 07:41:08 AM
He'll be amazing if Dallas deals for him.
True. Not a very comforting thought.
Titans continued rehashing their past by signing Justin McCareins.
Oh, and the Raiders signed former Panthers WR Drew Carter... All the decent ones are off the market, and the table scraps are cashing in.
So, I know I'm talking to myself, but Seattle papers are saying Shawn Alexander is going to be released.
Shocking, considering their only two offseason additions were Julius Jones and TJ Duckett.
shawn alexander sucks, he's been terrible since he got his big contract.
If the Eagles signed him, I might seriously and finally kill another human being for the first time.
Why? Alexander has been terrible ever since he lost his offensive line and cracked his foot. He started off great last year, then hurt his wrist or something playing with a cast. Regardless of his stats the past 2 years, he would be a serviceable back-up to Westbrook and the Eagles run line-- and better than Buckhalter
Eiither way, both players are 1 cut away from extinction
maybe he can play wide receiver.
Anyone can. All it takes is streching exercises with smaller white guys.
Quote from: L-ong-B-each-I-ggle on March 12, 2008, 10:21:21 PM
maybe he can play wide receiver.
I think that's what they are planning with Klecko.
So was Klecko signed or not?
Quote from: Diomedes on March 13, 2008, 06:57:25 AM
So was Klecko signed or not?
No. Just worked out for the team.
According to ESPN, New England isn't going to bring back Troy Brown.
Shocking, I know.
lions release kalimba edwards. hollaaaa!! had a good season a few years ago
wow they also released kevin jones
Too bad he's always injured cause I always liked his talent. I can see him winding up on Denver and rushing for 1000 yards
Chris Brown to the Texans
Dilfer released by the 49ers
Mentioned in the Skins thread, Brunell signed with the Saints
Frank Walker leaves Green Bay for Baltimore
farg Kevin Jones.
get Klecko!!
no way. i'm glad kevin jones is having such a mediocre injury plagued career.
Quote from: phattymatty on March 14, 2008, 09:12:45 AM
no way. i'm glad kevin jones is having such a mediocre injury plagued career.
Exactly. It's not like the guy just decided not to go to PSU. Thousands of guys do that every year. He came to the farging press conference in a Penn State jersey, just to twist the knife in Joe Paterno's back.
Penn State had the last laugh with the whole VT shooting thing. Tell me you weren't thinking farg Kevin Jones when that was happening.
i wasn't at the time, but i'm having a hearty laugh about it now...good ol' Cho
Quote from: SunMo on March 14, 2008, 09:31:48 AM
i wasn't at the time, but i'm having a hearty laugh about it now...good ol' Cho
You always go where others are afraid to go. Well done.
in the last 15 years joe pa's done far more damage to penn state than kevin jones...plus kj is a philly boy...leave him alone
shut up dickface
no errand boy
go back to your online dungeons and dragons or whatever it is you play
Quote from: SunMo on March 14, 2008, 09:31:48 AM
i wasn't at the time, but i'm having a hearty laugh about it now...good ol' Cho
seriously
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m267/jeepwrang1994/Interwebz/hp4-18-07ee.jpg)
Bryant Johnson signs with the Niners (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3293318) 1 year deal
Quote49ers BID FAREWELL TO DARRELL
Posted by Mike Florio on March 15, 2008, 7:57 a.m.
After adding receivers Isaac Bruce and Bryant Johnson since the start of free agency on February 29, the 49ers have opted to trim from the roster veteran wideout Darrell Jackson, reports Adam Schefter of NFL Network.
Jackson was traded to San Fran in 2007 from the Seahawks for a fourth-round draft pick. Through the 2004 season he was developing into a high-end receiver, but knee problems limited him significantly in 2005. He was able to participate in 13 games in 2006, but the addition of Nate Burleson and Deion Branch made him expendable.
With the 49ers, he started 15 games and caught 46 passes for 497 yards and three touchdowns.
It's unknown whether Jackson has anything left, but teams that run the West Coast offense will likely have an interest. The most likely destinations include the Vikings, Bucs, Eagles, and taterskins.
Exactly the type of has-been we can expect as our new #2c WR.
how old is he?
i do not want him but really there are no other options. still him and reggie brown might combine to have the most drops in a single season.
in other news raiders closing in on a trade for deangelo hall...for a 2nd rd pick. also will sign him to the 2nd highest contract for a CB behind samuel.
Here's the story: DeAngelo Hall to the Raiders for this year's second-round pick (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3295344)
Hard to imagine Lito trading for the same as Hall.
To be fair, the Raiders shouldn't be used as the bench mark for what players are worth when getting signed.
And all Hall had to do was act like a douchebag to get out of Atlanta..
And for his troubles he gets to go to the second-worst team in the NFL, maybe, but only if the Raiders make him filthy farging rich.
Al Davis really needs to be put down like a gimpy horse.
Looks like Bubba Franks will sign with the Jets
do the raiders actually exist?
Hackett to the Panthers
2 / $3.5M
Steve Smith back to form again..no question. Fantasy radar on lock
I truly wish the Eagles would of pursued him. For $3.5 million? Thats a joke.
Smith, Muhammad and Jarrett are ahead of him
Muhammads slow ass works the slot now and Jarrett takes a back seat to him on the vertical.
Quote from: BigEd76 on March 17, 2008, 01:12:30 PM
Hackett to the Panthers
2 / $3.5M
Thats peanuts, he's better than Avant/Baskett/Lewis, if they don't make a move for a decent WR then not trying to sign him was dumb.
Hackett blows.
Yeah we know, anyone that didnt contribute to your fantasy squad just flat out sucks.
Quote from: Wingspan on March 17, 2008, 02:16:47 PM
Hackett blows.
I won't go so far as to say he blows, but he doesn't really bring anything to the Eagles imo. Couldn't care less who signed him or for how much.
Yep. Hackett strikes me as being a pretty average receiver who struggles to stay on the field. If the Eagles brought him in, it would be yet another excercize in hoping for the best and expecting the worst.
Hackett > Avant/Baskett/Lewis/Sampy/Gasperson
Hackett's a warm bucket of piss. He's exactly the type of stiff that they should avoid signing. What they need is playmakers, not castoffs like him.
I'd bet anything that if healthy and played the same amount of games as Reggie
Brow this year, he puts up better numbers than him--and the Panthers are a run first team
Quote from: reese125 on March 18, 2008, 10:22:02 AM
I'd bet anything that if healthy and played the same amount of games as Reggie
Brow this year, he puts up better numbers than him--and the Panthers are a run first team
Way to give yourself enough outs to nullify the bet no matter what.
That's exactly the type of statement that annoys the living shtein out of me. If only getting someone better than Reggie Brown is the goal, then the Eagles are truly and completely farged. The aim should be to get someone considerably better than Brown & Curtis, not someone bettern than Avant/Baskett/Lewis.
Otherwise, what's the point?
Boning cougars?
Quote from: reese125 on March 18, 2008, 10:22:02 AM
I'd bet anything that if healthy and played the same amount of games as Reggie
Brow this year, he puts up better numbers than him--and the Panthers are a run first team
Being healthy, and being able to stay healthy are part of a players package, and can not be discounted just to make a stupid stats argument.
You're the expert.
Sean Morey, former Eagles and Steelers special teams ace was released by Cardinals. He's on the wrong side of 30 but I think he went to the probowl a couple of years ago.
Edit: didn't see this in the Eagles offseason thread
He's got a ring.
does it have a special decoder in it
if not i dont want him
The Seahawks called a press conference for today. Looks like Tatupu is getting a long-term deal...
6 year contract extension through 2015. The deal is worth just over $40 million, with $16 million guaranteed.
Jason Elam to the Falcons (4/$9M/$3.3M guar)
Quote from: BigEd76 on March 21, 2008, 03:24:24 PM
The Seahawks called a press conference for today. Looks like Tatupu is getting a long-term deal...
42 mil (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80757e09&template=with-video&confirm=true)
He's damn shore worth locking down long term. He's a top five MLB, imo.
Actually, he's exactly the kind of player the Eagles D needs, but will probably never have.
Get Bentley? (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3437734)
:-D
worst thread of the year
Dio
QuoteReply on: February 20, 2008, 05:26:00 PM
QuoteGood thread, nice to have this info in one place.
Make your mind up Smokey
if I started a thread like this, I'd keep it updated
as I thought you would do
you didn't
you suck
thread sucks
die
bwahaha..you want me to keep you Dio updated on all releases and signing of the NFL?
I dont see you updating me on the MY NECK SPINE IS ALL fargED UP thread dickhead. There are some concerned people out here you know god-dammit