2014 Free Agency

Alfred Borden

Paully D wrote: »

The Bears add Brian De La Puente on a minimum deal. I like him and think that's a great deal for the Bears, but with Garza already there as the starter I'm surprised that another team looking for a starting C didn't fancy giving him a shot and it seems like there was little interest in him.

PFF rank him as the 5th best C over the last three seasons behind only Sullivan, Mangold, Myers and Mack.

Think its down to very good guard play beside him more than anything, never been that impressed with him.

SameOleJay

Garza waned badly last year so it makes sense.

helimachoptor

So a coupe of titan rumours...

James Harrison, this has been mentioned since he was released and i think it will happen and theres been a definitive increase in chatter the last few days


and probably the funniest one....

As Chris Johnson hasnt had much/any interest from teams, apparently his agent has been back in touch with the Titans FO on signing back with the team on a reduced deal, now ive only read that on titans sites but my god..

Dohnny Jepp

helimachoptor wrote: »

So a coupe of titan rumours...

James Harrison, this has been mentioned since he was released and i think it will happen and theres been a definitive increase in chatter the last few days


and probably the funniest one....

As Chris Johnson hasnt had much/any interest from teams, apparently his agent has been back in touch with the Titans FO on signing back with the team on a reduced deal, now ive only read that on titans sites but my god..

I'd take him back on a 2 mil per year over 2 years deal.

helimachoptor

Dohnny Jepp wrote: »

I'd take him back on a 2 mil per year over 2 years deal.

I think the issue why he wasnt asked to take a paycut at all was because he said he wasnt going to a couple of times in the press .

Also a few of the beat writers then said if he did take a cut he'd likely become a disruptive influence, from a CJ side he said he wanted more carries and not less and Whiz has said he's RB approach is by committee and not one RB becoming the work horse.

On a personal note, blaming your O-line each off season for your bad year is going to cut your stay with any team short, but he'd dug himself into a hole with his comments.

I'll be honest having Run DMC, C2JK, and say Greene all lined up would probably confuse the hell out of defenses i would like to see it but its never going to happen.

c2J is now a bit part player and he needs to realise it

adrian522

Brandon Lloyd has signed a 1 year deal with San Francisco....

Syferus

To be fair the Titans O-line was woeful last I checked, some crazy amount of contact behind the line for CJ2K and that cannot be lain at his door.

Still think he has plenty to give if he can be properly motivated.

helimachoptor

He had a decent run blocking unit this year... He said he'd been injured since week 3, always an excuse.

Doesn't attack the hole and is very hesitant but who knows what a new team could do for him

phatkev

so Chris Johnson is a Jet, signed on a 2 year deal per @AdamSchefter

TO.

adrian522 wrote: »

Brandon Lloyd has signed a 1 year deal with San Francisco....

I would be surprised if he makes the full roster come August. Last chance saloon for him.

Knex*

What do the Jets be thinking half the time... Any details on the contract terms?

Don't suppose they were able to put in a mandatory clause of, "Must not continually leave yards on the field by running away from contact", no?

Paully D

Sidney Rice stays with the Seahawks, 1 year deal.

Tristram

Knex. wrote: »

What do the Jets be thinking half the time... Any details on the contract terms?

Don't suppose they were able to put in a mandatory clause of, "Must not continually leave yards on the field by running away from contact", no?

Honestly, I think this is a good signing by the Jets. I'm assuming they get him on the cheap.

helimachoptor

4 million a year for Johnson

Knex*

Tristram wrote: »

Honestly, I think this is a good signing by the Jets. I'm assuming they get him on the cheap.

I'm not so sure. I really don't think we'll ever see the CJ2K of old will be back. I've heard many talk about him since his release, and have even watched some tape myself out of interest, and it doesn't make for pretty listening or viewing.

It appears the guy doesn't want to know about contact anymore. Just simply doesn't want anything to do with it, and its costs him yards. If he can't steel the edge and get upfield, he's not happy.

Perhaps Heli might be able to give some views on him? I've heard a few people go as far as saying that there are a plenty of running backs in the draft who will be more productive than him. Invariably cheaper too.

adrian522

TO. wrote: »

I would be surprised if he makes the full roster come August. Last chance saloon for him.

Agreed, certainly in a battle to make the 53 man roster.

None of his contract is guaranteed. The contract is for the veteran minimum of $955,000, with a $50,000 workout bonus.

helimachoptor

Knex. wrote: »

Perhaps Heli might be able to give some views on him? I've heard a few people go as far as saying that there are a plenty of running backs in the draft who will be more productive than him. Invariably cheaper too.

He's still probably the fastest back around, however in a lot of cases if he doesnt immediately see the space then he hesistates, he doesnt attack the gap like he used to, part of that is down to his lack of faith in blocking.

He is a pretty good check down option on passing and he got 3/4 40+ yard receiving TDs last year.

All in, he still flashes brilliance but i think that deal is too expensive.

Jets visit Nashville this season so that will be interesting to watch

helimachoptor

theres a good titan site that did pretty indepth review of a lot of Johnson plays, I'll see if i can dig it out a bit later

Alfred Borden

Phil Costa, the centre the colts signed in the offseason has just retired!!! thats us screwed at that position now.

davyjose

Raf32 wrote: »

Phil Costa, the centre the colts signed in the offseason has just retired!!! thats us screwed at that position now.

He was never going to be a starter, but if Holmes gets hurt we're fcuked.

Alfred Borden

davyjose wrote: »

He was never going to be a starter, but if Holmes gets hurt we're fcuked.

Agreed just makes Grigs look quite foolish. Biggest need now though. Imagine if the Texans take Clowney, Luck is gonna be in a bad way

davyjose

Raf32 wrote: »

Agreed just makes Grigs look quite foolish. Biggest need now though. Imagine if the Texans take Clowney, Luck is gonna be in a bad way

I still think free safety is our biggest need. It kinda makes grigs look foolish, but there's no accounting for this kind of thing. It reflects worse on Costa who now looks very flakey coming off a 6 month whirlwind engagement with Hulk Hogan's daughter (you read that right). This happened with Quinn Pitcock a few years ago, retiring after one year. These tend to be regrets.

Goodwin is still on the market. If we pick him up as insurance for Holmes for a year, we're no worse off. Holmes was always going to start.

Alfred Borden

davyjose wrote: »

I still think free safety is our biggest need. It kinda makes grigs look foolish, but there's no accounting for this kind of thing. It reflects worse on Costa who now looks very flakey coming off a 6 month whirlwind engagement with Hulk Hogan's daughter (you read that right). This happened with Quinn Pitcock a few years ago, retiring after one year. These tend to be regrets.

Goodwin is still on the market. If we pick him up as insurance for Holmes for a year, we're no worse off. Holmes was always going to start.

Ya he seems to be a strange one from all the stories. Goodwin is a very serviceable centre , better than Costa and probably would start for us. I would nearly trade our 1st round pick for next year for a low first, high second this year so we can get the S and C sorted once and for all.

raze_them_all_

Seahawks picked up pryor from raiders

Knex*

raze_them_all_ wrote: »

Seahawks picked up pryor from raiders

Pretty decent backup for them.

SameOleJay

So Earl Thomas signs on for 4 years, 40 mill and a massive 28 mill guaranteed. Word is Sherman will be given top dollar for a CB before long too. With Wilson’s payday coming soon and quite a few deals for the 49ers imminent too fingers crossed the West’s stranglehold on the conference is coming to an end.

I won’t hold my breath though.

SameOleJay

SameOleJay wrote: »

So Earl Thomas signs on for 4 years, 40 mill and a massive 28 mill guaranteed. Word is Sherman will be given top dollar for a CB before long too. With Wilson’s payday coming soon and quite a few deals for the 49ers imminent too fingers crossed the West’s stranglehold on the conference is coming to an end.

I won’t hold my breath though.

it will have to with the hawks though one of there biggest strengths was there depth they just wont have that with in a year or two

unless they keep finding pro bowlers in the late rounds but that seems unlikley

JaMarcusHustle

Vince Young is back

HigginsJ

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

Vince Young is back

Browns 2014 or as they are commonly known "Dream Team II"

raze_them_all_

good luck to him I say, hopefully he wont piss away this money

adrian522

The 49ers have until 5am tonight (Irish time) to decide if they are picking up the 5th year option on Aldon Smith.

Mixed reports coming out on what they will do but if I had to guess I would say they pick up the option.

It is only guaranteed for injury so they would still have the option of cutting or trading him after this season if that's what they wanted to do with no cap impact for the following season.

The only issue is picking up the option sets the start point of negotiations at $9.75m per year.

I just think he is too good to cut loose.

If he gets a big suspension or ends up back in rehab or something again and ends up playing less than 6 games this year then he won't acrue a year towards free agency and would then become a restricted rather than unrestricted free agent in February.

Interesting times.

HigginsJ

49ers picked up the 5th year option on Smith.

adrian522

HigginsJ wrote: »

49ers picked up the 5th year option on Smith.

Happy with this, hopefully he sorts himself out.

Jolly Red Giant

Broncos sign former Giants 2nd rounder - DT Marvin Austin.

Very low risk / high reward signing. Austin came into the NFL with bundles of natural talent but injuries have prevented him from working his way into being a decent NFL player. Broncos do well with bringing such players along and he will be given every chance to compete.

HigginsJ

Jolly Red Giant wrote: »

Broncos sign former Giants 2nd rounder - DT Marvin Austin.

Very low risk / high reward signing. Austin came into the NFL with bundles of natural talent but injuries have prevented him from working his way into being a decent NFL player. Broncos do well with bringing such players along and he will be given every chance to compete.

A wasted Giants pick.......... Never!!!