The UFA and Free Agent thread.

by **Pr4wn** Tue 26 Jul 2011, 5:05 pm

First topic message reminder :

Please post any free agent news on this easy-to-find thread!

First item, Mark Herzlich has apparently signed with the Giants.

by skins4ever Wed 27 Jul 2011, 4:21 pm

Pr4wn wrote:Yeah we use all sorts of defensive schemes now. I just think he's far too steep for what you'll actually be getting (a 30-year-old corner who is close to his declining years).

If you are referring to Nmandi, I'd point out that Rod Woodson retired at 39 and Darrell Green retired at 42. 30 isn't all that old in the NFL these days for the right kind of player/athlete.

by CFCNick Wed 27 Jul 2011, 4:36 pm

QB Kellen Clemens signs 1 year deal with Reskins

by **Pr4wn** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 6:11 pm

I'm hearing that Eric Weddle has agreed to return to the Chargers.

by CFCNick Wed 27 Jul 2011, 6:18 pm

Check this out http://t.co/CHWPp66

Retweeted by Rich Eisen

by **Pr4wn** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 6:37 pm

Carolina have re-signed DeAngelo Williams to a 5-year deal.

by RDuncan8 Wed 27 Jul 2011, 6:38 pm

DeAngelo Williams staying with Carolina. 5 years 43 mil 21 guarenteed.

by crazy_dave23 Wed 27 Jul 2011, 6:40 pm

Good move again by Carolina... need a good running game to keep the pressure of Cam/Clausen.
He wanted to stay, got a good deal. Well done DeAngelo

by TheBrownTown Wed 27 Jul 2011, 6:41 pm

RDuncan8 wrote:DeAngelo Williams staying with Carolina. 5 years 43 mil 21 guarenteed.

by **Pr4wn** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 6:43 pm

This isn't FA news but apparently Frank Gore is looking to hold out until he gets a new contract. Could be nasty news for the new coach.

by crazy_dave23 Wed 27 Jul 2011, 6:44 pm

Eric Weddle to be top paid safety in league (SD)... 5 years, $40m, $19m garunteed, $13m signing bonus... breaks all sorts of records... little bit random though he has been good for the Chargers the past couple of years!

by **Pr4wn** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 6:55 pm

Robert Gallery signs with the Seahawks on a three year deal. Re-united with Tom Cable.

by GSC Wed 27 Jul 2011, 6:57 pm

The nature of FA contracts makes them likely to be record setters. Always likely to get more when theres competition. Why Charles Johnson is being paid like a top 5 DE

by arizona_tom Wed 27 Jul 2011, 7:03 pm

Kolb deal likely to be completed within 48 hours, with DRC heading the other way. apparently eagles were selling drc jerseys on the site earlier.
Seems like a great deal for the eagles with no other teams realistically in the market for the qb.

Also deangelo williams has signed with the panthers seems a waste of cash with goodson and stewart

by CFCNick Wed 27 Jul 2011, 8:03 pm

arizona_tom wrote:Kolb deal likely to be completed within 48 hours, with DRC heading the other way. apparently eagles were selling drc jerseys on the site earlier.
Seems like a great deal for the eagles with no other teams realistically in the market for the qb.

Also deangelo williams has signed with the panthers seems a waste of cash with goodson and stewart

Click the link in my post above

by GSC Wed 27 Jul 2011, 8:17 pm

They were indeed selling DRC jerseys, saw it myself. Odd since Allen wears number 29

by twelve283 Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:34 pm

Thoughts on FA so far:

My top unrestricted free agents (in no particular order)
Nnamdi Asomugha
CB Nnamdi Asomugha.
DE Ray Edwards
DE Charles Johnson
TE Zach Miller
WR Sidney Rice
OL Marshal Yanda
WR Santonio Holmes
LB Paul Posluszny
CB Jonathan Joseph

Charles Johnson is one of my top free agents but I’m not sure about giving him $76million over 6 years, that’s almost Julius Peppers money! 11.5 sacks last season for the Panthers shows the kind of impact he’s capable of but I would be slightly concerned by the fact he only put up 10 sacks and 50 tackles during the two seasons prior to 2010, not awful numbers but not what I would expect from a top RDE.

I think Paul Posluszny is a good signing for the Jaguars. His numbers have improved each year and despite playing in an unsettled Bills defense last season he managed 151 total tackles, 2 sacks and 4 passes defended in 14 games. His play in 2009 when he had 110 tackles, 1 sack, 3 forced fumbles and 4 passes defended with 3 interceptions in 12 games suggests that if you put him in the right spot he’ll make plays. Provided he stays healthy (that’s the knock) he’s one of the safer top tier free agents in terms of performance on the field and he should do well now he’s back in a 43 defense.

Eric Weddle is a solid safety with upside but is he worth $50million over 5 years, I don’t think so.

Agree with Arizona Tom that the Ravens have done well to re-sign Marshal Yanda. He’s a versatile lineman who can play both tackle and guard to a high level and he comes without a lot of risk, unlike some of the other FA offensive linemen.

Plenty of FA inflated contracts as you would expect.

by crazy_dave23 Wed 27 Jul 2011, 11:20 pm

More deals...
Gaffney traded to Washington for someone I hadn't heard of. Brandon Stokley also signing with the Redskins. Seem to be collecting old recievers, what with Stallworth earlier in the day.

Gradkowski is off to Cincinnati to provide Dalton with competition for the starters job. Wise move to get some experience in as Gradkowski has shown himself to be vaguely usable for short periods.

Leinart has resigned in Houston... to basically be a 3rd QB again... lofty ambition from a former #10 pick.

Vinatieri is staying in Indy for another 3 years. He's getting on a bit, but still a tidy kicker and kickers are practically ageless.

Quincy Black resigned with Tampa. 5 years $29m.

Melvin Bullit to stay with Indy. Fits their system well, good to keep him given the departure of Bob Sanders (not that he ever played full time!)

Lance Moore to stay with New Orleans. Good little receiver in the slot. Surprised some others hadn't shown more interest in him.

by RDuncan8 Thu 28 Jul 2011, 12:51 am

Sidney Rice to the Seahawks on 5 year deal.

by arizona_tom Thu 28 Jul 2011, 12:53 am

Wow i bet mcnabbs buzzing

by CFCNick Thu 28 Jul 2011, 6:57 am

Talk of Reggie Bush to F
Dolphins. Would mean we probably keep Bradshaw.

by **Pr4wn** Thu 28 Jul 2011, 9:19 am

Well chuffed we've locked up Quincy Black. Decent young linebacker. Ruud is history though, and I have a jersey with his name on it Sad

by skins4ever Thu 28 Jul 2011, 9:38 am

Pr4wn - I've had 3 Skins jerseys and every time I've bought one the player has left or died. I'm not buying another one as I'm jinxed (unless it has Snyder on the back...).

Like the idea of stocking up on good receivers, though I suspect 1 or 2 of the draftees may be trade bait or released in a week or two. Moss, Armstrong, Gaffney, Stokley, Stallworth and Hankerson right now looks like a good line up, but Holmes would have been a fantastic addition. Now we just need someone to throw to them...

by **Pr4wn** Thu 28 Jul 2011, 9:45 am

Aye Skins, was just about to say that it's no good having great receivers if you don't have a QB! At least you have Kellen Clemons now...

by **Pr4wn** Thu 28 Jul 2011, 9:53 am

AJ Green has signed on the dotted line for the Bengals.

by Leedscowboys Thu 28 Jul 2011, 10:21 am

Cowboys re sign Kosier to a 3yr deal, which is good he helps Guroade call the plays and is a very astute OL man the left side was strong last season. Dallas not after Amougha Safety is bigger concern Elam from the Browns is now favourite played under Ryan also Cullen Jenkins from the Packers is quite high on their list.

by GSC Thu 28 Jul 2011, 11:12 am

I have a McNabb jersey...

by Leedscowboys Thu 28 Jul 2011, 11:19 am

Haynesworth to the Pats for a 5th rounder

by CFCNick Thu 28 Jul 2011, 11:20 am

5th rounder in 2013

by Leedscowboys Thu 28 Jul 2011, 11:42 am

The Jets will be sweating if anyone can turn Haynesworth back into the Monster he was it will be Belechick they play both a 3-4 and 4-3 ad Haynesworth and Wilfork together is strong pair of DT better than the Lions 2

by GSC Thu 28 Jul 2011, 11:42 am

Seems odd, given Big Al's distaste for the 3-4.

by Leedscowboys Thu 28 Jul 2011, 12:01 pm

yeah but he is likely to play 2 downs in nickel pass rush schemes he could even play End in a 3-4

by El Capitan Thu 28 Jul 2011, 12:14 pm

I have to agree with Evan Silva's take on the Haynesworth trade:

"So for the rest of today do we get to hear how brilliant the #Patriots are for acquiring Haynesworth? #Raiders would be crucified for this."

too true Very Happy

FWIW, I think that Bill will make Fat Albert a force again. Him and Wilfork. Wowsers.

by twelve283 Thu 28 Jul 2011, 1:41 pm

The trade for Haynesworth is surprising but we throw around some late round picks every year so i'm glad this year they gambled on haynesworth rather than bringing in some journeyman.

I have no doubt he could be utilised in our defense, whether it's in a four man front when we are in sub packages or at RDE in the 34, but the big question for me is motivation. It concerns me when Redskins coaching staff and DC are quoted as saying Haynesworth didn't want to do anything exept rush the passer on 3rd downs out of nickel packages.

Plus although the Redskins have forked out the silly money that contract is still pretty hefty and Haynesworth is due a $20million signing bonus in 2013 so it's essentially a two year rental.

EDIT: Adam Caplan of Fox Sports is reporting that Haynesworth forfeited his guaranteed 2011 salary, $5.4million, by skipping 2010 minicamps with the Redskins so I like the move a bit more now.

by **Pr4wn** Thu 28 Jul 2011, 2:53 pm

The Saints just traded Reggie Bush to the Dolphins. He's agreed a 2-year deal.

by **Pr4wn** Thu 28 Jul 2011, 2:55 pm

Jason Babin has signed with the Philly Eagles on a 5-year deal.

by **Pr4wn** Thu 28 Jul 2011, 2:57 pm

Steve Breaston has signed with the Chiefs on a 5-year deal

by arizona_tom Thu 28 Jul 2011, 4:43 pm

Pr4wn wrote:Steve Breaston has signed with the Chiefs on a 5-year deal

really gutted about this Sad

loved steves competiveness

In other news Texans have apparently moved a top of the Asomogha sweep stakes

by BamBam Thu 28 Jul 2011, 5:24 pm

Breaston, Bowe and Baldwin looks like a good set of receivers for the Chiefs.

49ers have released Nate Clements (YESSSS) edit - adam schefter reckons not confirmed by team or agent

edit 2 - now he says he has been released

by skins4ever Thu 28 Jul 2011, 5:31 pm

I'd liked to have seen the Skins get a bit more from the Fat Al trade, but under the circumstances, simply being rid of him is a good result.

Interesting that there's been no major speculation on where VY will end up. I guess nobody is saying anything until the Titans have actually released him.

by arizona_tom Thu 28 Jul 2011, 6:18 pm

Has anyone heard anything on the bush trade price (it surely cant be much)

by **Pr4wn** Thu 28 Jul 2011, 6:31 pm

Stephen Bowen has signed with the Redskins. Looks like Cullen Jenkins will have to look elsewhere...

by Leedscowboys Thu 28 Jul 2011, 7:18 pm

Pr4wn wrote:Stephen Bowen has signed with the Redskins. Looks like Cullen Jenkins will have to look elsewhere...

with any luck Dallas, and I hear the Texans are offering Asmougha a lot of money

by arizona_tom Thu 28 Jul 2011, 10:05 pm

Kolb to arizona for DRC and a 2nd round pick. Furious!!! Cant believe this deal
Kevin kolb the guy whos lost more games than hes won whos threw more picks than tds. Ridiculous decision at this price, especially with orton going for a 3rd or a 4th

by RDuncan8 Thu 28 Jul 2011, 10:10 pm

Career - 11 TD passes, 14 ints.
63.5 mil deal with 21 guarenteed.

Not bad for Kolb.

by crazy_dave23 Thu 28 Jul 2011, 10:28 pm

Pr4wn wrote:AJ Green has signed on the dotted line for the Bengals.

Von Miller is signed too... this new rookie scale is really speeding things up on the rookie front!

And yes... what a deal for Kevin Kolb. I I have liked what I have personally seen, but he seems to have been a lot worse in the games I haven't seen extended highlights or the full games.

Jermon Bushrod signs a 2 year deal with New Orleans. Good move as he has been a solid LT since the Superbowl season.

Brad Smith has joined the Bills from the Jets. As many people may be aware, I'm not a huge fan of gadget players, but I dont think the price is that steep and Chan Gailey seems intent on building some kind of gadget offence.

Clint Session to Jax from Indy.

by twelve283 Thu 28 Jul 2011, 10:49 pm

Chad Johnson to NE, just waiting for it to be confirmed.

EDIT: Adam Schefter has confirmed John Clayton's report via twitter.

Johnson accepted a restructured 3 year contract: http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/6813469/cincinnati-bengals-deal-chad-ochocinco-new-england-patriots-source-says

Patriots give up two late round draft picks, one in 2012 and one in 2013 according to Schefter.

by crazy_dave23 Thu 28 Jul 2011, 10:58 pm

twelve283 wrote:Chad Johnson to NE, just waiting for it to be confirmed.

EDIT: Adam Schefter has confirmed John Clayton's report via twitter.

Signs a new 3 year deal in NE... that came out of left field

by **Pr4wn** Thu 28 Jul 2011, 11:24 pm

The Panthers have traded an as yet unnamed player and a draft pick to Chicago for Tight End Greg Olsen.

Him and Shockey together... yikes!

by GSC Fri 29 Jul 2011, 12:20 am

I hear its Dan Connor.

by GSC Fri 29 Jul 2011, 12:21 am

The Ocho to NE rumour swirled around a bit a few months ago.

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