NFL Free Agency 2015 Thread

paulie21

Teams can negotiate with their own players from March 7th, Negotiations to all teams begins March 10th



Arizona Cardinals

Antonio Cromartie, CB
John Abraham, OLB
Dan Williams, DT
Rob Housler, TE
Sam Acho, OLB
Tommy Kelly, DT
Jonathan Dwyer, RB
Larry Foote, ILB
Marcus Benard, OLB
Chris Clemons, S

Atlanta Falcons


Osi Umenyiora, DE
Sean Weatherspoon, OLB
Kroy Biermann, OLB
Matt Bryant, K
Jacquizz Rodgers, RB
Corey Peters, DT
Robert McClain, CB
Antone Smith, RB
Mike Johnson, G
T.J. Yates, QB
Gabe Carimi, OT
Javier Arenas, CB
Dwight Lowery, S
Charles Godfrey, S
Jonathan Scott, OT

Baltimore Ravens

Darian Stewart, S
Torrey Smith, WR
Owen Daniels, TE
Aaron Ross, CB
Jah Reid, G
Pernell McPhee, OLB
Tyrod Taylor, QB
Jeromy Miles, S
Will Rackley, G
Justin Forsett, RB
Danny Gorrer, CB
Antoine Cason, CB
Chris Greenwood, CB

Buffalo Bills

Jerry Hughes, DE
Erik Pears, G
Brandon Spikes, ILB
Da'Norris Searcy, S
Marcus Easley, WR
Lee Smith, TE
Jarius Wynn, DE
Deonte Thompson, WR
C.J. Spiller, RB (must void contract)

Carolina Panthers

Greg Hardy, DE (on Commissioner's Exempt List)
Byron Bell, OT
Dwan Edwards, DT
Colin Cole, DT
Chase Blackburn, OLB
Joe Webb, QB
Ed Dickson, TE

Chicago Bears

Lance Briggs, OLB
Charles Tillman, CB
Chris Conte, S
D.J. Williams, ILB
Stephen Paea, DT
Brian De La Puente, C
Jimmy Clausen, QB
Dante Rosario, TE
Josh Morgan, WR
Eben Britton, OT
Zach Miller, TE
Jay Feely, K

Cincinnati Bengals

Rey Maualuga, LB
Jermaine Gresham, TE
Terence Newman, CB
Mike Nugent, K
Jason Campbell, QB
Dane Sanzenbacher, WR
Cedric Peerman, RB
Brandon Tate, WR
Alex Smith, TE
Eric Winston, OT
Marshall Newhouse, OT
Taylor Mays, S
Clint Boling, G

Cleveland Browns

Ahtyba Rubin, DT
Miles Austin, WR
Jabaal Sheard, DE
Brian Hoyer, QB
Jim Leonhard, S
Jordan Cameron, TE

Dallas Cowboys

Doug Free, OT
Dez Bryant, WR
Jermey Parnell, OT
DeMarco Murray, RB
Bruce Carter, OLB
Justin Durant, OLB
Anthony Spencer, DE
George Selvie, DE
Nick Hayden, DT
Rolando McClain, ILB
Dwayne Harris, WR
Sterling Moore, CB

Denver Broncos

Wes Welker, WR
Demaryius Thomas, WR
Terrance Knighton, DT
Jacob Tamme, TE
Rahim Moore, S
Orlando Franklin, LG
Nate Irving, LB
Quinton Carter, S
Virgil Green, TE
Julius Thomas, TE

Detroit Lions

Ndamukong Suh, DT
Rob Sims, G
Nick Fairley, DT
Ashlee Palmer, OLB
C.J. Mosley, DT
Dominic Raiola, C
Dan Orlovsky, QB
Rashean Mathis, CB
Cassius Vaughn, CB
Darryl Tapp, DE
George Johnson, DE
Garrett Reynolds, OT
Matt Prater, K
Andre Fluellen, DT

Green Bay Packers

Tramon Williams, CB
B.J. Raji, DE
Bryan Bulaga, OT
Jarrett Bush, CB
Jamari Lattimore, ILB
Matt Flynn, QB
John Kuhn, FB
Randall Cobb, WR
Letroy Guion, DT
Davon House, CB
Scott Tolzien, QB
DuJuan Harris, RB

Houston Texans

Kareem Jackson, CB
Brooks Reed, OLB
Ryan Pickett, DT
Danieal Manning, S
Kendrick Lewis, S
Ryan Mallett, QB
Derek Newton, OT

Indianapolis Colts

Reggie Wayne, WR
Hakeem Nicks, WR
Matt Hasselbeck, QB
Cory Redding, DE
Darius Butler, CB
Josh Gordy, CB
Fili Moala, DE
Sergio Brown, S
Mike Adams, S
Josh Cribbs, WR
Ahmad Bradshaw, RB

Jacksonville Jaguars

Geno Hayes, OLB
Cecil Shorts III, WR
Alan Ball, CB
J.T. Thomas, OLB
Tyson Alualu, DE

Kansas City Chiefs

Mike McGlynn, G
Kevin Vickerson, DT
Jeffrey Linkenbach, LT
Rodney Hudson, C
Chris Owens, CB
Kurt Coleman, S
Ryan Harris, OT
Justin Houston, OLB
Josh Mauga, ILB
Joe McKnight, RB
Ron Parker, S
Jason Avant, WR

Miami Dolphins

Matt Moore, QB
Louis Delmas, S
Knowshon Moreno, RB
Jared Odrick, DT
Daryn Colledge, G
Samson Satele, C
Charles Clay, TE
Jimmy Wilson, S
Jason Trusnik, LB
Jason Fox, OT
Kelvin Sheppard, LB
Daniel Thomas, RB

Minnesota Vikings

Christian Ponder, QB
Jerome Felton, FB
Corey Wootton, DT
Jasper Brinkley, ILB
Vladimir Ducasse, G
Joe Berger, C

New England Patriots

Darrelle Revis, CB (2015 team option)
Devin McCourty, S
Dan Connolly, G
Stephen Gostkowski, K
Shane Vereen, RB
Stevan Ridley, RB
Akeem Ayers, LB
Jonathan Casillas, LB
Alan Branch, DE

New Orleans Saints

Patrick Robinson, CB
Mark Ingram, RB
Ramon Humber, LB
Parys Haralson,
Jonathan Goodwin, C
Robert Meachem, WR
Shayne Graham, K
Brandon Deaderick, DT

New York Jets

David Harris, LB
Michael Vick, QB
Kyle Wilson, CB
Willie Colon, G
Dawan Landry, S
Bilal Powell, RB
Kenrick Ellis, DT
John Conner, FB

New York Giants

Antrel Rolle, S
Jason Pierre-Paul, DE
Walter Thurmond, CB
Stevie Brown, S
Jacquian Williams, OLB
Spencer Paysinger, OLB
Henry Hynoski, FB
Quintin Demps, S
Jerrel Jernigan, WR
James Brewer, G
John Jerry, G
Zack Bowman, CB
Mark Herzlich, ILB

Oakland Raiders

Pat Sims, DT
Darren McFadden, RB
Denarius Moore, WR
Stefen Wisniewski, C
Vincent Brown, WR
David Ausberry, TE
C.J. Wilson, DE
Tarell Brown, CB
Carlos Rogers, CB

Pittsburgh Steelers

Jason Worilds, LB
Ike Taylor, CB
Matt Spaeth, TE
Arthur Moats, LB
Brice McCain, CB
Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR
Will Allen, S
James Harrison, LB
Ben Tate, RB

Philadelphia Eagles

Jeremy Maclin, WR
Bradley Fletcher, CB
Brandon Graham, OLB
Nate Allen, S
Mark Sanchez, QB
Brad Smith, WR
Casey Matthews, ILB

San Diego Chargers

Nick Hardwick, C
Eddie Royal, WR
Dwight Freeney, LB
Ryan Mathews, RB
Brandon Flowers, CB
King Dunlap, DT
Marcus Gilchrist, S
Shareece Wright, CB
Doug Legursky, C
Andrew Gachkar, LB
Rich Ohrnberger, C
Seyi Ajirotutu, WR
Ronnie Brown, RB

San Francisco 49ers

Frank Gore, RB
Michael Crabtree, WR
Mike Iupati, G
Blaine Gabbert, QB
Dan Skuta, OLB
Chris Culliver, CB
Brandon Lloyd, WR
Perrish Cox, CB
Chris Cook, CB
Kassim Osgood, WR
Josh Johnson, QB

Seattle Seahawks

James Carpenter, G
Kevin Williams, DT
Jeron Johnson, S
Anthony McCoy, TE
Tarvaris Jackson, QB
Byron Maxwell, CB
Malcolm Smith, OLB
O'Brien Schofield, OLB

St. Louis Rams

Davin Joseph, G
Shaun Hill, QB
Alex Carrington, DE
Kenny Britt, WR
Lance Kendricks, TE
Joe Barksdale, OT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Adrian Clayborn, DE
Mike Jenkins, CB
Mason Foster, ILB
Da'Quan Bowers, DT
Major Wright, S
Lawrence Sidbury, OLB

Tennessee Titans

Michael Roos, OT
Nate Washington, WR
Jake Locker, QB
Colin McCarthy, LB
Karl Klug, DT
Leon Washington, RB
Ryan Succop, K
Derrick Morgan, LB
Brandon Harris, CB

Washington Redskins

Brian Orakpo, OLB
Tyler Polumbus, OT
Roy Helu, RB
Jarvis Jenkins, DE
Brandon Meriweather, S
Leonard Hankerson, WR
Niles Paul, TE
Santana Moss, WR
Colt McCoy, QB
Ryan Clark, S
E.J. Biggers, CB
Tanard Jackson, S

helimachoptor

This is who i think the Titans Sign/Re-sign

Michael Roos T if he doesnt retire
Derrick Morgan OLB
Antonio Cromartie, CB
Nick Fairley, DT
Jason Worilds, LB


A few other scrubs id say

SameOleJay

Think this could be a bit of a damp squib.... I just don't see any of those big names hitting the market.

Jolly Red Giant

From the Broncos

Welker is done and will probably retire because of the concussions
DT is a top priority and will get a big contract
Knighton will be resigned if Phillips believes he can play NT in the switch to a 3-4 (if not he will probably follow JDR to Oakland)
Tamme will be let go
Moore will probably resign - he's a decent FS
Franklin resigning depends on whether Kubiak thinks he can handle the expect zone blocking scheme. I suspect that he will be let walk as his skill set is more suited to a power blocking game.
Irving will be gone if a replacement can be found - rumours are that the Broncos are interested in Ayers
Carter is done - good player but hurt way too often
Green wil be resigned - good blocking TE who makes the offence more balanced
Julius Thomas will probably walk - a good red zone threat but can't block and will probably get someone to pay him a lot more money than he is worth to Denver.

mikemac1

Baltimore Ravens face cap hell and have pretty much no $$$ for big signings. Not that ever do really

Darian Stewart, S - not popular with fans but he's solid. Will get an offer. Spagnulo brought him from St Louis so likely he'll follow him to NY

Torrey Smith, WR - He will test FA and I don't think he'll be back. Lions or Cardinals or Saints maybe.

Owen Daniels, TE - will test FA and I think he'll be back in Baltimore but won't get a deal immediately. Maybe Kubiak will snap him up?

Aaron Ross, CB - got an injury settlement. Will retire or look for a training camp invite elsewhere

Jah Reid, G - good riddence! Waste of a 3rd rounder. Mike Mayock raved about this scrub during the draft :rolleyes:

Pernell McPhee, OLB - gonna get paid!! Baltimore cannot afford him

Tyrod Taylor, QB - will hit FA but can come back to Baltimore and get another contract as backup QB. He should test FA for himself and he will

Jeromy Miles, S - solid player - cheap 2-3 year deal

Will Rackley, G - hit FA

Justin Forsett, RB - an offer will be made but he will move on and get paid elsewhere. Popular player, will be missed

Danny Gorrer, CB - coaches like him, I think he'll get a cheap deal. Only 28 so young still

Antoine Cason, CB - hit FA

Chris Greenwood, CB - will hit FA. Was signed after the team lost 5-6 cornerbacks! Maybe practice squad

Rock Lesnar

Eagles should let them all walk except Maclin obviously, Nate Allen and maybe Graham.

I think they should sign Cecil Shorts, i like him alot, think in a better team then the Jags, he'd be terrific.

They need to see sign some CB's to, anybody from anywhere could probably cover better then boykin fletcher and williams did last year.

HigginsJ

New York Giants situation, we would expect to have between $17-$20 million in cap room.

Antrel Rolle, S - Has been a good player but his mouth has made a lot of claims that he has not backed up with play, I think our loyalty & safety situation means he will be back but we need to ensure we don't commit more that $4m a year for 2 years.

Jason Pierre-Paul, DE - Has been one of the better DE's for a number of years, even if the sack numbers have not always been there. We are paper thin at DE so he will be back on a long term deal. I would reckon he will be paid like a top 5 DE.

Walter Thurmond, CB - Missed most the year through injury, would be great to get him back on a 1 year prove it deal

Stevie Brown, S - Was benched during the year as his gambling ways did not provide the same int's as 2 years ago. Reckon he will be back on a 1 year deal

Jacquian Williams, OLB - Will test free agency, his play does not match up to the physical ability. Will probably end up elsewhere

Spencer Paysinger, OLB - The opposite story to Williams, Paysinger maxes out everything he has & knows his role. Great special teamer, I can see him back on a 1 year vet minimum deal

Henry Hynoski, FB - Hynosaurus will be back as we are one of the few teams who still use a FB & he is one of the best. A 2 year deal for $2 million should secure his services

Quintin Demps, S - Will be allowed to test FA, probably end up elsewhere.

Jerrel Jernigan, WR - Spent the year on IR, not a priority to re-sign, won't get much attention in FA.

James Brewer, G - Will test FA, poor back-up type player who can cover guard or tackle.

John Jerry, G - Will test FA, might be back for camp.

Zack Bowman, CB - Will test FA & probably get a deal elsewhere

Mark Herzlich, ILB - Was given a chance to win the starting ILB role, never did enough getting beat out by some pretty mediocre players. Very good special teams player so can see him back with us on a vet minimum deal.

eagle eye

Patriots

I'd imagine they'd like to have Revis and McCourty back. Dan Connolly will hopefully be back too. I'd love to have Ghost back but a kicker is just a kicker even as good as he has been for us and unless he is happy with average money then he will likely be gone.

Vereen is another one I'd like to see back but there is a lot of money to be spent and there will be some surprises as to who is let go. I think Ridley is gone unless he signs up on the cheap to prove himself again after his injury.
Ayers had a good time here since his trade but I'd imagine he will get offered better money elsewhere.
I'd hope that Branch stays around and Casillas is likely to be kept on close to a minimum wage.

Of course its BB that is making these decisions so you really don't know what will happen. The good thing is that apart from McCourty, Revis and Connolly we are in good shape heading into next season. As is always the case with the best teams, you build through the draft. Big signing free agents don't usually win you things even though Revis certainly did help us win it this season.

Rock Lesnar

Rock Lesnar wrote: »

Eagles should let them all walk except Maclin obviously, Nate Allen and maybe Graham.

I think they should sign Cecil Shorts, i like him alot, think in a better team then the Jags, he'd be terrific.

They need to see sign some CB's to, anybody from anywhere could probably cover better then boykin fletcher and williams did last year.

i think casey matthews gets resigned he really improved this year and with meco a year older (and apparently they are considering cutting him) he's a capable linebacker available cheap

adrian522

San Francisco 49ers

Frank Gore, RB

I'd like to see Gore brought back, 49er legend and still plenty to offer though I could see him getting a better contract than the 49ers will offer.

Michael Crabtree, WR

Terrible this past season, only really had good season (and that was only after Kaepernick took over mid way through the season). Free Agency beckons.

Mike Iupati, G

Gone. Good run blocker, struggled in Pass protection, somebody will offer him more than the 49ers are willing to pay.

Blaine Gabbert, QB

Could be brought back on the cheap, either him or Johnson will be kept.

Dan Skuta, OLB

Re-sgin Skuta I'd say. Plays well when he has to come in and provides solid depth.

Chris Culliver, CB

Hope he is resigned. I doubt there will be a huge market for him and we are not exactly awash with Corners.

Brandon Lloyd, WR

Gone. The latest in a long line of past it receivers we have brought in to do little of anything.

Perrish Cox, CB

Same as Culliver, should be brought back, played very well in 2014.

Chris Cook, CB

Likely gone as well.

Kassim Osgood, WR

Released and resigned several times during the season, likely will be released and resigned several more this season.

Josh Johnson, QB

Either him or Gabbert will be back I'd imagine, neither option particularly appealing.


Add to all this Cap casualty candidates:

The 49ers need to free up cap space and the following are under pressure:

Ahmad Brooks - No way he is still a 49er this season. Only question is when they cut him (pre or post June 1st).

Vernon Davis - Likely he plays out his final year but he was positively awful last year. Gone from a holdout to potentially getting cut in 1 year. Would save $5m in cap space if he is released.

Justin Smith - Still under contract but is a strong possibility to retire. If he goes we will save about $6m in Cap space.

Craig Dahl - Too expensive to keep as a backup. Also a complete liability.

Phil Dawson - Good kicker but pushing 40 now and scheduled earn over $3m in 2015.

Certainly interesting offseason ahead.

I think there would be huge interest in culliver he's not the best in the leage or anything but teams will overpay for a good corner

adrian522

Yeah, depends on if Cox comes back or not but I could easily see another team outbidding SF for him.

49ers seem happy with Brock, and Johnson who was a rookie last year. Cox could be back so I could see a scenario of him leaving alright.

Culliver has a history of being an idiot off the field plus everyone saw his meltdown in the superbowl.

UnitedIrishman

From Green Bay point of view:

Raji will have to take a cut to be signed up again. Had been pretty underwhelming the last year or so before his injury.

Cobb will get paid.

I'd rather ensure we have House back on a smaller contract than overpay Williams who is 32.

Flynn and Tolzien could test the market but if I were to choose between the two I'd keep on Tolzien. Lattimore and Bush will more than likely be gone.

Guion got himself arrested with a **** ton of money and weed so it's unknown what is going on there. He'd actually done OK towards the end of the season so it's unfortunate.

Hopefully Bulaga stays because our offensive line looked ten times better with him at RT than without him. Should be doing everything we can to keep the five offensive linemen together in front of Rodgers.

And as per usual we won't be chasing anyone in the free agency and build through the draft.

Neil3030

Seahawks situation. 25 players in FA and probably a renegotiation for Wilson and Lynch on top of that. I suspect they have about 20m to play around with in the cap, so cuts will be inevitable. Fair few guys here will get decent coin elsewhere.

Player Position Age From To 2014 Cap Hit Current Status
James Carpenter G 25 SEA TBD $2,431,364 UFA
Kevin Williams DT 34 SEA TBD $2,078,125 UFA
Heath Farwell ILB 33 SEA TBD $1,666,667 UFA
Jeron Johnson S 26 SEA TBD $1,453,125 UFA
Anthony McCoy TE 27 SEA TBD $1,350,000 UFA
Tarvaris Jackson QB 31 SEA TBD $1,250,000 UFA
Clint Gresham LS 28 SEA TBD $887,500 UFA
Demarcus Dobbs DE 27 SEA TBD $673,412 UFA
Byron Maxwell CB 26 SEA TBD $673,363 UFA
Malcolm Smith OLB 25 SEA TBD $656,475 UFA
D'Anthony Smith DT 26 SEA TBD $570,000 UFA
O'Brien Schofield OLB 27 SEA TBD $570,000 UFA
Steve Schilling G 26 SEA TBD $517,000 UFA
Will Tukuafu FB 31 SEA TBD $341,470 UFA
Tony Moeaki TE 27 SEA TBD $303,529 UFA
Bryan Walters WR 27 SEA TBD $268,235 UFA
Landon Cohen DT 28 SEA TBD - UFA
Sidney Rice WR 28 SEA TBD - UFA
Stacy Andrews G 33 SEA TBD - UFA
Michael Morgan OLB 27 SEA TBD $645,000 RFA
Jermaine Kearse WR 25 SEA TBD $570,000 RFA
Greg Scruggs DE 24 SEA TBD $368,823 RFA
David Gilreath WR 26 SEA TBD $318,000 RFA
Deshawn Shead S 26 SEA TBD $570,000 ERFA
Ricardo Lockette WR 28 SEA TBD $570,000 ERFA

nasty_crash

Packers need to resign Cobb as priority - and Bugala!!

After that - Peppers contract needs to be restructured - he is due like 12 mill against the cap this year - at 35! Far too high!

Also Raji should get another contract because of guion - as much as we are probably going to draft a dt - you still need the experience behind them - so raji at nose tackle is solid!

If williams drops his wages a bit I'd still like to keep a hold of him tbh! we have the room against the cap!

See the jags are gonna have like 40 mill cap space AFTER drafting this season - surely they should be looking to get some of the premium free agents going - like signing Julius Thomas, Torrey Smith and Forsett would be an instant improvement on offense to put around bortles!

mikemac1

mikemac1 wrote: »

Baltimore Ravens face cap hell and have pretty much no $$$ for big signings. Not that ever do really

Darian Stewart, S - not popular with fans but he's solid. Will get an offer. Spagnulo brought him from St Louis so likely he'll follow him to NY

Torrey Smith, WR - He will test FA and I don't think he'll be back. Lions or Cardinals or Saints maybe.

Owen Daniels, TE - will test FA and I think he'll be back in Baltimore but won't get a deal immediately. Maybe Kubiak will snap him up?

Aaron Ross, CB - got an injury settlement. Will retire or look for a training camp invite elsewhere

Jah Reid, G - good riddence! Waste of a 3rd rounder. Mike Mayock raved about this scrub during the draft :rolleyes:

Pernell McPhee, OLB - gonna get paid!! Baltimore cannot afford him

Tyrod Taylor, QB - will hit FA but can come back to Baltimore and get another contract as backup QB. He should test FA for himself and he will

Jeromy Miles, S - solid player - cheap 2-3 year deal

Will Rackley, G - hit FA

Justin Forsett, RB - an offer will be made but he will move on and get paid elsewhere. Popular player, will be missed

Danny Gorrer, CB - coaches like him, I think he'll get a cheap deal. Only 28 so young still

Antoine Cason, CB - hit FA

Chris Greenwood, CB - will hit FA. Was signed after the team lost 5-6 cornerbacks! Maybe practice squad

Jaysis very negative :pac::pac:
Assuming they can restructure Ngata (if he doesn't they'll likely let him go) then Gorrer, T. Smith, Rackey, Forsett and Stewart will resign.
Hopefully Joey F will restructure next year and save a chunk of that 26 million cap hit next year :eek::eek::eek:
Gorrer shows promise, Smith is still improving, Rackey is good for depth assuming he's cheap and Forsett won't get a big deal (more than likely be structured the same as the last years RB crop)

josh mccown just got released you have to think the bears would offer him a few bob arguably ran the bears offence better than cutler and will probably be available cheap

Realt Dearg Sec

Anne Calm Stone wrote: »

josh mccown just got released you have to think the bears would offer him a few bob arguably ran the bears offence better than cutler and will probably be available cheap

He ran Marc trestmans first year offense relatively well (not better than Cutler, I'd have said). I like him and he likes the bears and he's a solid backup that gets on well with Cutler, but there's a new GM and HC in town since he left, who'll be running a different offense. But seeing as how our current backup is clausen, I'd be more than happy to see mccown back in navy.

raze_them_all_

UnitedIrishman wrote: »

From Green Bay point of view:

Raji will have to take a cut to be signed up again. Had been pretty underwhelming the last year or so before his injury.

Cobb will get paid.

I'd rather ensure we have House back on a smaller contract than overpay Williams who is 32.

Flynn and Tolzien could test the market but if I were to choose between the two I'd keep on Tolzien. Lattimore and Bush will more than likely be gone.

Guion got himself arrested with a **** ton of money and weed so it's unknown what is going on there. He'd actually done OK towards the end of the season so it's unfortunate.

Hopefully Bulaga stays because our offensive line looked ten times better with him at RT than without him. Should be doing everything we can to keep the five offensive linemen together in front of Rodgers.

And as per usual we won't be chasing anyone in the free agency and build through the draft.

If cobb gets paid it will be by a different team, we will need a home town discount to keep him, especially since we'll be splashing big bucks on lacey next season

Realt Dearg Sec

There are runs that Brandon Marshall might get cut by the new guys in Chicago. I don't think he should be, if you put the discipline in him about mouthing off and going away doing media stuff, his passion for winning was a lot more in evidence than most of the offense last year. I know he's a diva but another team well end up being very happy they got him if he leaves. I think the bears need another wr threat (with speed and yac potential), not to be creating yet another area of need to go along with all the other ones we have. It didn't even free up cap space from what I can tell.

Silver-Tiger

Cleveland Browns

Ahtyba Rubin, DT
Miles Austin, WR
Jabaal Sheard, DE
Brian Hoyer, QB
Jim Leonhard, S
Jordan Cameron, TE

Ahtyba Rubin, DT - GTFO - Great servant but innafective for 2 whole seasons now.
Miles Austin, WR - Re-Sign for another year if he'll take it. Money on 3rd down last year and would be great to have around when we draft a WR
Jabaal Sheard, DE - Re-Sign please.
Brian Hoyer, QB - Undecided.
Jim Leonhard, S - Retired
Jordan Cameron, TE - One concussion away from retirement sadly. If them comments are true he can GTFO. I'd imagine someone will overpay him.

nasty_crash

raze_them_all_ wrote: »

If cobb gets paid it will be by a different team, we will need a home town discount to keep him, especially since we'll be splashing big bucks on lacey next season

Have plenty of room in the cap to pay both - Nelson's deal was a fair one - and peppers will restructure so should be able to pay Cobb this year and lacy next - have to prioritise this two

raze_them_all_

nasty_crash wrote: »

Have plenty of room in the cap to pay both - Nelson's deal was a fair one - and peppers will restructure so should be able to pay Cobb this year and lacy next - have to prioritise this two

I still think we need a hometown discount, we wont pay him top dollar but other clubs will pay him,

UnitedIrishman

raze_them_all_ wrote: »

I still think we need a hometown discount, we wont pay him top dollar but other clubs will pay him,

Peppers will probably restructure or will be let go. Brad Jones could be cut too which is about 3.5m on top of that. Wouldn't be adverse to seeing AJ Hawk bite the bullet either.

We might get that hometown discount too. Cobb only needs to look at James Jones and Greg Jennings to know that leaving GB and Rodgers to go anywhere is more than likely to be a massive downgrade given the sides that have cap space.

Realt Dearg Sec

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

There are runs that Brandon Marshall might get cut by the new guys in Chicago. I don't think he should be, if you put the discipline in him about mouthing off and going away doing media stuff, his passion for winning was a lot more in evidence than most of the offense last year. I know he's a diva but another team well end up being very happy they got him if he leaves. I think the bears need another wr threat (with speed and yac potential), not to be creating yet another area of need to go along with all the other ones we have. It didn't even free up cap space from what I can tell.

that would be madness in any bears game i saw he was one of the best performers/harders workers

Jolly Red Giant

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

There are runs that Brandon Marshall might get cut by the new guys in Chicago. I don't think he should be, if you put the discipline in him about mouthing off and going away doing media stuff, his passion for winning was a lot more in evidence than most of the offense last year. I know he's a diva but another team well end up being very happy they got him if he leaves. I think the bears need another wr threat (with speed and yac potential), not to be creating yet another area of need to go along with all the other ones we have. It didn't even free up cap space from what I can tell.

I would be surprised if Fox cuts Marshall. The guy is still a very talented receiver and not half as ill-disciplined as he was in Denver. Its not like they have an abundance of riches.

Was just reading that the Bears might move for Manning if he 'fails' the Broncos medical.

Realt Dearg Sec

Jolly Red Giant wrote: »

I would be surprised if Fox cuts Marshall. The guy is still a very talented receiver and not half as ill-disciplined as he was in Denver. Its not like they have an abundance of riches.

Was just reading that the Bears might move for Manning if he 'fails' the Broncos medical.

Where did you read that about manning?

The word is that Fox and Pace met with Marshall but have given him no guarantees (he has said he wants to stay, but understands it's a business). I agree, it seems highly unlikely that they don't keep him on, we would effectively only have one receiver.

Jolly Red Giant

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

Where did you read that about manning?

a beat writer in Denver - lots of rumours swirling around because there has been no announcement.

The latest word is that discussions are taking place - Manning met Elway and Joe Ellis (top dog in Broncos org) yesterday. Apparently Manning was told that he has to accept 1. A restructured contract to free up cap space and 2. Kubiak controls the offence and the practices, not Manning. It is beginning to look like a deal will be done for Manning to play one more year - probably with a voidable year added to the end of the contract and his base salary converted into a signing bonus with the €19million being spread over three years. This would free up €10million + in cap space for the Broncos (and they could handle the dead money because they have cleared all the dead cap space this year).

Realt Dearg Sec

Jolly Red Giant wrote: »

a beat writer in Denver - lots of rumours swirling around because there has been no announcement.

The latest word is that discussions are taking place - Manning met Elway and Joe Ellis (top dog in Broncos org) yesterday. Apparently Manning was told that he has to accept 1. A restructured contract to free up cap space and 2. Kubiak controls the offence and the practices, not Manning. It is beginning to look like a deal will be done for Manning to play one more year - probably with a voidable year added to the end of the contract and his base salary converted into a signing bonus with the €19million being spread over three years. This would free up €10million + in cap space for the Broncos (and they could handle the dead money because they have cleared all the dead cap space this year).

Yeah all that makes sense, but I haven't heard anything about the bears rumour. I mean, we have some cap space, but paying two top tier quarterbacks (well, one top tier and another being paid as if he was top tier) seems like a poor way to use that space when we have so many needs.

JCTO

Correct me if I am wrong though Cutlers Cap hit this year is what 15m give or take. IF the Bears cut him in favour of Manning that is a huge amount of cap space wasted on a guy you just cut and a guy you are bringing in. For the Bears to grap Manning the logical action would be to trade Cutler. I just can't see the bears wasting time on Manning. Cutler isn't the greatest out there but the kid has talent just needs someone to keep him focused and protecting him a tad more than their Oline do right now would be helpful. Bears have more pressing needs than Peyton Manning.

HigginsJ

The Jets are releasing Chris Johnson. Fairly easy decision as they will save $3.5 million in cap space by letting him go. I'm sure he will catch on somewhere & he could produce good value for a 1 year vet deal.

Jolly Red Giant

JCTO wrote: »

Correct me if I am wrong though Cutlers Cap hit this year is what 15m give or take. IF the Bears cut him in favour of Manning that is a huge amount of cap space wasted on a guy you just cut and a guy you are bringing in. For the Bears to grap Manning the logical action would be to trade Cutler. I just can't see the bears wasting time on Manning. Cutler isn't the greatest out there but the kid has talent just needs someone to keep him focused and protecting him a tad more than their Oline do right now would be helpful. Bears have more pressing needs than Peyton Manning.

I suspect it is someone flying a kite based on the fact the Fox is in Chicago. I suspect it's a non-runner because all indications are that the relationship between Fox and Manning soured during the season.

mikemac1

Oh to be GM of the Browns, it'd be like playing Madden with two first round picks and over 50 million in free cap space.

My Ravens have just under 10 million of dead money to swallow in 2015, almost all of it due to Ray Rice and his 5 year deal :mad:

There are lots of websites showing free cap space as we approach FA and while the exact figures will be different give or take a million most largely look like this

The new GM of the Jets has options too, return of Revis maybe?

mikemac1

The Rams don't have much cap space and it's reported they are going to keep Sam Bradford. I guessed they were going to move on and I was wrong

His cap number for 2015 is just over 16.5 million and they would free up just under 13 million in cap space if he was cut.

They are going to stick with him anyway, maybe this is his year

helimachoptor

What do people think of worilds?

Theres a lot of love for him on Titans boards and now with Le Beau it seems like we could be a destination, but tbh i dont know much about him.

Titans fan see him as a replacement for Derrick Morgan, i think Morgan is underated and would prefer to keep him

Paully D

mikemac1 wrote: »

The Rams don't have much cap space and it's reported they are going to keep Sam Bradford. I guessed they were going to move on and I was wrong

His cap number for 2015 is just over 16.5 million and they would free up just under 13 million in cap space if he was cut.

They are going to stick with him anyway, maybe this is his year

He's definitely good enough, IMO. Just needs to stay fit but he was performing to a high level before disaster struck in 2013. Excellent breakdown on him here:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2361744-injuries-only-thing-holding-back-sam-bradford-from-being-rams-savior

mikemac1 wrote: »

The new GM of the Jets has options too, return of Revis maybe?

Going to go all in on Demaryius Thomas if the Broncos don't tag him, according to reports.

Jolly Red Giant

Paully D wrote: »

Going to go all in on Demaryius Thomas if the Broncos don't tag him, according to reports.

Bay-Bay is going nowhere - anyone who thinks otherwise is delusional.

Paully D

Jolly Red Giant wrote: »

Bay-Bay is going nowhere - anyone who thinks otherwise is delusional.

I agree that he won't be going anywhere. It won't stop other teams from trying if they get the opportunity however.

Jolly Red Giant

Just looking at those numbers - the Saints are in cap hell

Putin

Paully D wrote: »

Going to go all in on Demaryius Thomas if the Broncos don't tag him, according to reports.

A talented player who unfortunately, wilts from physicality. I wouldn't touch him

Jolly Red Giant

Putin wrote: »

A talented player who unfortunately, wilts from physicality. I wouldn't touch him

Yawn - In his rookie year Bay-Bay was known for backing away from physical corners - this was as a consequence of the fact that he was still suffering the effects of an ankle injury he picked up in college. These days Thomas is known as the 'Beast' - Thomas doesn't go looking for physicality, but when he needs to be he will not shy away. The guy is noted for getting serious YAC. He is an elite WR and is getting better. The Broncos will pay whatever they have to pay to keep him.

nasty_crash

Jolly Red Giant wrote: »

Yawn - In his rookie year Bay-Bay was known for backing away from physical corners - this was as a consequence of the fact that he was still suffering the effects of an ankle injury he picked up in college. These days Thomas is known as the 'Beast' - Thomas doesn't go looking for physicality, but when he needs to be he will not shy away. The guy is noted for getting serious YAC. He is an elite WR and is getting better. The Broncos will pay whatever they have to pay to keep him.

Im not a broncos fan - but i 100% agree - Thomas is elite - and tbh would be my first priority for broncos to sort this offseason - even before payton!!

paulie21

Reports suggesting Josh McCown is close to a deal with the Bills

NotYourYear20

Jolly Red Giant wrote: »

These days Thomas is known as the 'Beast' - Thomas doesn't go looking for physicality, but when he needs to be he will not shy away. The guy is noted for getting serious YAC. He is an elite WR and is getting better. The Broncos will pay whatever they have to pay to keep him.

But he does shy away from physicality. Kam Chancellor laid him out in the Superbowl and he disappeared for the rest of the game. But I suppose in his defense, he's not the only Bronco he doesn't like mixing it up. Very talented, but a little too soft for my liking.

Jolly Red Giant

NotYourYear20 wrote: »

But he does shy away from physicality. Kam Chancellor laid him out in the Superbowl and he disappeared for the rest of the game. But I suppose in his defense, he's not the only Bronco he doesn't like mixing it up. Very talented, but a little too soft for my liking.

I was going to be dismissive after the first comment but decided not to.

Your comment is a load of b*llocks. DT was one of the few Broncos who turned up to play in the SB - after the first hit he went on to catch 13 passes for 119 yards and got hit on nearly every one of them. The guy turns up to play game after game and never shys from contact.

As for the rest of the Broncos - they went into game after game unprepared for what they faced - particularly on defence - it was the primary reason Fox and his sidekicks got sacked. The one change that will be seen from Kubiak/Dennison/Phillips is that the team will be prepared. The Broncos defence next season will be elite (providing that Knighton is resigned or they sign a good NT) and the running game will do damage. They will play with greater physicality because they will be far better prepared and will not be playing the vanilla type of game favoured by Fox and JDR.

Phillips demonstrated the approach in his presser - he stated that he was a lousy HC but knows he is a good DC and will not play a 'bend don't break' defence like JDR. Phillips recognises tha the defensive players the Broncos have possess the physical attributes to play 'break the opposition' football and will not have the corners playing 10 yards off the receivers or shy away from blitzing. JDRs defence drove the Broncos players nuts because he wouldn't let them play physical.

There is one Broncos player who hates contact of any type and never plays physical - Julius Thomas - and that is the primary reason why he will not be a Bronco next season. The guy wouldn't (rather than couldn't) fight his way out of a paper bag on a football field.

mikemac1

Jolly Red Giant wrote: »

Phillips demonstrated the approach in his presser - he stated that he was a lousy HC but knows he is a good DC and will not play a 'bend don't break' defence like JDR. Phillips recognises tha the defensive players the Broncos have possess the physical attributes to play 'break the opposition' football and will not have the corners playing 10 yards off the receivers or shy away from blitzing.

Baltimore should have employed Philips

I'm reading this post and seeing all the things we haven't done since Pagano left

HigginsJ

Larry Fitz has signed a new deal with the Cards. It is essentially a 2 year deal with $11 million per year guaranteed but it saves the Cards nearly $13 million against their 2015 cap.

Jolly Red Giant

John Elway has indicated that the Broncos will not be making an offer to Julius Thomas or Terence Knighton.

Thomas rejected an offer of 3 year $24million at the start of the season and Elway subsequently pulled the offer. Thomas is supposed to be looking for $10million a year over 4 years. Someone will probably be daft enough to pay him.

Knighton is expected to go to the Raiders for about $6million a year.

The Broncos are reported to be interested in BJ Raji as a replacement NT.

SameOleJay

The GM who gives Julius Thomas 10 mill a year needs to be fired. Immediately.

phatkev

paulie21 wrote: »

New York Jets

David Harris, LB
Michael Vick, QB
Kyle Wilson, CB
Willie Colon, G
Dawan Landry, S
Bilal Powell, RB
Kenrick Ellis, DT
John Conner, FB

Bit late to the party, but regarding the Jets free agents there’s not to many hard decisions to make! Chris Johnson(already gone), I can see Wilson, Vick, Colon and Landry getting joining him, none of them offer anything to the team.

Kendrick Ellis is a tough call he’s the best pass rushing nose tackle on team but when the player in front of you is Damon Harrison and the fact that Mo and Sheldon can play from there too doesn’t leave many reps for him, I think he gets let go but will have no trouble finding another team.
John Conner is a decent fullback, he gets a contract.
David Harris isn’t getting any younger but the ILB position isn’t exactly stocked, so I think it would be a smart move keeping him around.
Finally Bilal Powell who I think is the most deserving for a new contract. Media/fans seem to be looking for the GM to spend the bucks on a pass catching RB like Spiller or Vereen, but Powell is a very versatile back that can catch out of the backfield and is more than capable in pass protection and would cost pennies in comparison to the two mention above.

Harrison is a RFA, but I don’t see him going anywhere.

Molly

King Dunlap back to the Chargers for 28 million. Not sure on guaranteed money yet. Maybe a little over paid but Pretty happy with that, he has been very good over the last two years. Big turn around from his time with the Eagles, but a different style of quarterback too I guess