Ongoing NFL discussion thread part 2

by GSC Thu 07 Mar 2013, 5:02 pm

First topic message reminder :

Since threads seem to go to 1000 posts

Free Agency:
Mike Wallace, Daniel Ellerbe to Miami
Martellus Bennett to Chicago
Paul Kruger to Cleveland
Greg Toler + 3 head to Colts
Andy Levitre to Tennessee

by NYJ Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:06 pm

Derbyblue wrote:
NYJ wrote:Shonn Greene, 3 years $10m.
Is that with the Titans?

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Yeah. $4.5m guaranteed. What were they thinking?

by GSC Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:13 pm

Welker has gone back to NE to see if they'll match Denver

Loser gets Amendolas I suspect

by **Derbyblue** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:17 pm

NYJ wrote:
Derbyblue wrote:
NYJ wrote:Shonn Greene, 3 years $10m.
Is that with the Titans?
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Yeah. $4.5m guaranteed. What were they thinking?

I'm pretty certain that they could have got a day 3 prospect in and they would contribute more than Greene, at least they've got Levitre to run behind.

by GSC Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:19 pm

Well Shonne Greene is def a change of pace to Johnson

by **Derbyblue** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:26 pm

Greene is getting $3.3million to be the drastic change of pace back while Bush is getting $4million to start in Detroit... Reggie needs to give Flacco's agent a call, either that or he represents Greene.

by **Derbyblue** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:29 pm

Also just read this on Avery "he dropped more passes per target than any wideout in the NFL in 2012" considering they've already got Bowe to drop catches Chiefs fans are likely to get frustrated this season.

by GSC Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:31 pm

Andy needs a burner in his offense though.

Bryant McKinnie to replace Long in Miami

by **Derbyblue** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:36 pm

Don't think these deals have been posted on this thread yet:
Broncos sign G Louis Vasquez (4 years, $23.5M; $13M guaranteed)
Colts sign G Donald Thomas (4 years, $14 million)
Vikings re-sign FB Jerome Felton (3 years, $7.5 million)
Titans sign TE Delanie Walker (4 years, $17.5M; $8.6M guaranteed)
Colts sign CB Greg Toler (3 years, $15 million)

@AdamSchefter
DT Samie Lee Hill reached agreement on a three-year, $11.4 million deal, including $4 million guaranteed with the Titans

by GSC Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:37 pm

Feel free to update the OP, I'm lazy

by **Derbyblue** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:46 pm

@NFL_RealUpdates
#Patriots have offered WR Wes Welker a 4-year, $32 million deal while the #Broncos are offering Welker a 4-year, $35 million deal.

by Colan (niner) Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:46 pm

Sammie Lee-Hill to Titans is nice deal

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:47 pm

Derbyblue wrote:@NFL_RealUpdates
#Patriots have offered WR Wes Welker a 4-year, $32 million deal while the #Broncos are offering Welker a 4-year, $35 million deal.

If true it's all down to Mr Welker. I doubt the Pats will get involved in a bidding war

by NYJ Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:49 pm

4 years for Welker is too much, for me.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:50 pm

NYJ wrote:4 years for Welker is too much, for me.

I must admit I'd be surprised if the Pats offered anymore than 3, depends how they value him tho

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:53 pm

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
And there it is: what many in New England thought wouldn't happen has. Wes Welker has left the Patriots. He's a Bronco.

Guess we're getting Amendola lol

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:55 pm

John Elway ‏@johnelway
Agreed to terms on a 2-yr deal with Wes Welker. Excited to have Wes join the Broncos. His production & toughness will be a great asset!

Well we deffo didn't offer very much then

by NYJ Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:55 pm

2 years is more like it.

by **Derbyblue** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:56 pm

Olly wrote:Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
And there it is: what many in New England thought wouldn't happen has. Wes Welker has left the Patriots. He's a Bronco.

Guess we're getting Amendola lol

Or Tavon Austin or Steadman Bailey or many others in the draft...

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 8:57 pm

Derbyblue wrote:
Olly wrote:Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
And there it is: what many in New England thought wouldn't happen has. Wes Welker has left the Patriots. He's a Bronco.

Guess we're getting Amendola lol
Or Tavon Austin or Steadman Bailey or many others in the draft...

I'm not up on my draft stuff lol

by GSC Wed 13 Mar 2013, 9:04 pm

2 years 14m

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 9:07 pm

Albert Breer ‏@AlbertBreer
Wes Welker's two-year deal is worth $12 million. Which is more than what New England offered.

Well I hope we spend the money on getting Vollmer re-signed and some CB's

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 9:13 pm

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
Patriots began pursuing Rams free-agent WR Danny Amendola during the three-day negotiating window last weekend.

by **Derbyblue** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 9:17 pm

@AlbertBreer
Let me do tweet 1 more time, with his name ... The Patriots' final and only recent offer for Wes Welker was $10M over 2 years, w/incentives.

Apparently Cribbs is going to be signing with Arizona, does that take Peterson off return duties?

by Colan (niner) Wed 13 Mar 2013, 9:24 pm

mutual interest between Asomugha and 49ers. Apparently to be had for maybe only 3.5m. He and Woodson are well known mates so I think this could work out well, especially if Rogers is cut or the rumoured restructuring takes place

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 9:25 pm

Tom E. Curran ‏@tomecurran
Spoke to someone close to Tom Brady. Beyond enraged at contract details that netted Broncos Wes Welker. "Disgrace" "disservice" were used.

Hmmm. Seems BB is alone on this one

by Number-25 Wed 13 Mar 2013, 9:26 pm

cherriesfna wrote:
Pr4wn wrote:Welker in talks with the Broncos.

Wow, that offence would be unstoppable, welker, Thomas and decker

Ugh, Broncos are on the Redskins schedule next year.... and apparently we're going to be trying to play that game without fielding a Secondary..... #carnage

by **Derbyblue** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 9:31 pm

Drew Stanton signs 3 year deal with Arizona.

by **Derbyblue** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 9:33 pm

AdamSchefter
Former Browns LB Kaluka Maiava signed with the Raiders: 3 years, $ 6 million.

by **Derbyblue** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 9:34 pm

@RapSheet
Jake Long's physical… still going on. Took a break, now headed back. As I said, it's important.

They trying to get a world record for the longest physical this has been going on all day...

by Number-25 Wed 13 Mar 2013, 9:36 pm

Olly wrote:Tom E. Curran ‏@tomecurran
Spoke to someone close to Tom Brady. Beyond enraged at contract details that netted Broncos Wes Welker. "Disgrace" "disservice" were used.

Hmmm. Seems BB is alone on this one

Nah, BB will have Giselle for company on this one.... she'll set Mr Giselle straight on it when he gets home.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 9:38 pm

Number-25 wrote:
Olly wrote:Tom E. Curran ‏@tomecurran
Spoke to someone close to Tom Brady. Beyond enraged at contract details that netted Broncos Wes Welker. "Disgrace" "disservice" were used.

Hmmm. Seems BB is alone on this one

Nah, BB will have Giselle for company on this one.... she'll set Mr Giselle straight on it when he gets home.

Forgot about Giselle

by Number-25 Wed 13 Mar 2013, 9:42 pm

Oh well, that's the One-Man-Gang aka Lorenzo Alexander officially no longer a Redskin. Signed for Arizona. He's far from irreplaceable but there was a lot of sentiment attached to LorAx. Ultra high character guy. The ultimate team player. Sad to see him go. Like I say, not irreplaceable from a talent perspective but we've definitely lost a leader. I'll be interested to see the contract. The cap penalty just keeps on biting.

by **Derbyblue** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 9:44 pm

@ESidery
Been told LaRon Landry has left the #Colts facility. His next visit is to the 49ers tomorrow. Was critical for #Colts to sign him today.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 9:49 pm

Fake Bill Belichick ‏@CockyBelichick
I told Welker to come back and I'll make an offer. He said "I can't just drop everything." I said "Pretend it's a clutch pass." He hung up.

I sniggered.

On a more serious note, I'm not really too shocked by losing Welker, hurts he went to Denver tho. Pretty obvious he wasn't wanted by the coaches, and at the end of the day, they'll live or die by it

by Number-25 Wed 13 Mar 2013, 9:52 pm

Derbyblue wrote:@ESidery
Been told LaRon Landry has left the #Colts facility. His next visit is to the 49ers tomorrow. Was critical for #Colts to sign him today.

What was the sticking point? Not enough witch doctors in Indy??

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 9:53 pm

John McClain ‏@McClain_on_NFL
The Texans' first visit will be with S Ed Reed. He'll be at their facility on Thursday. They need a vet to replace Glover Quin.

All the noises are that Reed will not be a Raven next year. Will they have a defence?

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 9:59 pm

Staying with receivers, but moving away from the Welker situation, I'd like if we went after Danario Alexander who the Chargers placed an original round tender on. Seeing as Alexander was an UDFA all they get is the right to match and that suggests any decent offer could lure him away. He would give us that big downfield threat and wouldn't break the bank.

by Colan (niner) Wed 13 Mar 2013, 10:07 pm

Goldson is a top guy, will miss him , funny interview

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-free-agency/0ap2000000150296/Bucs-safety-Dashon-Goldson-discusses-new-contract

by **Derbyblue** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 10:24 pm

@RapSheet
RT @ZachKleinWSB: Per NFL Source.. Sam Baker's numbers with #Falcons - 6-ys, 41.5-million - 18.25 million guaranteed

by **Derbyblue** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 10:25 pm

The Titans recent FA signings can't contain themselves: http://instagram.com/p/W0G9TVQ8Lu/

by Bull Wed 13 Mar 2013, 10:27 pm

They looked bored out of there minds, probs regretting signing for the Titans?

by BamBam Wed 13 Mar 2013, 10:51 pm

Number-25 wrote:
Olly wrote:Tom E. Curran ‏@tomecurran
Spoke to someone close to Tom Brady. Beyond enraged at contract details that netted Broncos Wes Welker. "Disgrace" "disservice" were used.

Hmmm. Seems BB is alone on this one

Nah, BB will have Giselle for company on this one.... she'll set Mr Giselle straight on it when he gets home.

After reading the "someone close to Brady" I was thinking - Who cares what Gisele thinks!

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 11:22 pm

Albert Breer ‏@AlbertBreer
Cliff Avril has agreed to terms with Seattle, per source.

Dislike

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 11:22 pm

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
Lose one receiver, add another: Patriots reach agreement in principle on five-year deal with former Ram Danny Amendola, per league source.

Hopefully he can stay fit.

by GSC Wed 13 Mar 2013, 11:24 pm

Olly wrote:Albert Breer ‏@AlbertBreer
Cliff Avril has agreed to terms with Seattle, per source.

Dislike

LOL

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 11:28 pm

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet
The Patriots agreed to a 5-year deal with Danny Amendola, source says. 5 years, $31M. $10 guaranteed. Avg: $6.1

Hmmmm. Got younger, but more brittle at slot. I'd have signed Wes to a couple years seeing that tbh

by Colan (niner) Wed 13 Mar 2013, 11:30 pm

Avril is a position of need but wrong guy for Seattle. One of the most overrated players in the NFL imo and will most likely command big deal

by Bull Wed 13 Mar 2013, 11:33 pm

quite dispointed that we have been quiet today, though expecting a Major deal lol.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 13 Mar 2013, 11:39 pm

Well if we're lucky we might get a season's worth of slot receiver out of Edelman and Amendola #injuries

by mikeygnfl Thu 14 Mar 2013, 12:17 am

Colan (niner) wrote:Goldson is a top guy, will miss him , funny interview

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-free-agency/0ap2000000150296/Bucs-safety-Dashon-Goldson-discusses-new-contract

A good move for the Buccaneers who seem to be favourites to land Revis. too.

Tampa Bay have been building a nice roster over the past year or so, in free agency - Vincent Jackson, Carl Nicks, Dashon Goldson, and the draft - Mark Barron, Doug Martin, Lavonte David. They will need to start competing soon though.

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