Ongoing NFL Discussion Thread V

[Lowlandbrit]

On Gabbert we may laugh now

And for good reason: www.deadspin.com/the-49ers-traded-for-a-historically-awful-quarterback

[sodhat]

Well, at least he cut his hair.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Brandon LaFell visiting New England today

But he's neither white nor under 6ft Bill what's going on!!!

[Pr4wn]

Brandon LaFell visiting New England today

But he's neither white nor under 6ft Bill what's going on!!!

As is Wesley Woodyard.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Brandon LaFell visiting New England today

But he's neither white nor under 6ft Bill what's going on!!!

As is Wesley Woodyard.

Both would be decent enough for me. Woodyard a good depth option at LB

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I'm still laughing that somebody gave up picks for Gabbert and Martin.

[Pr4wn]

Almost as funny as giving Malcolm Jenkins $8.5m in guaranteed money. He's awful.

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Or releasing Darelle Revis a year after trading a first and paying him 16m

[sodhat]

STAY CALM EVERYONE, BUT THE BILLS HAVE RE-SIGNED DAN CARPENTER.

[Pr4wn]

Was money well spent, I have a signed jersey that has just become "Limited Edition"!

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Imagine buying the new jerseys with Revis on the back

I'd be pretty peed

[sodhat]

Because Revis left or because the jersey looks terrible?

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Little of both  

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As Pierre Thomas resigns in NO, I'm very interested in the creative accounting going on there

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Anyway, speaking of Revis, 8 is again the deadline as he'll cost the Bucs a 3rd rounder if hes still there after. Trade seems unlikely since he won't voluntarily take a paycut.

[Number-25]

As Pierre Thomas resigns in NO, I'm very interested in the creative accounting going on there

I can only imagine that Byrd's contract is so backloaded that he's basically guaranteed that he'll be 2016's Darrelle Revis...... if not 2015's!

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Seattle have released Clemons

No idea how the Saints are gonna pay Graham as well. They've overpaid for Byrd really, but he makes that already improving defence much much better

[NYJ]

The Jets losing Austin Howard is a mistake that can't be overstated. When you have loads of cap space, you re-sign and extend your key players. Howard hasn't been re-signed and we're not going to extend Wilkerson. Sake. I like that Idzik isn't just throwing money at average players. We'll see who we get from the 2nd tier of players (hopefully not Decker).

Good news, we re-signed Nick Folk. This is not sarcasm, he's actually won us games.

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Eh, 30m is pretty steep for a RT. I'm not particularly clued up on FA tackles, whos out there?

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Ware gets 10m a year for 3 years, 20m guaranteed in Denver.

I suspect they're another team paying some big bills in a few years.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Ware gets 10m a year for 3 years, 20m guaranteed in Denver.

I suspect they're another team paying some big bills in a few years.

That's a pretty absurd deal.

[twelve283]

And Denver overpays for another FA.  

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The Broncos are in a 2-3 year window to win a SB before Peyton retires. Thats why the FA splurge again.

McCown signs in Tampa. FO not Glennon fans then

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

The Jets losing Austin Howard is a mistake that can't be overstated. When you have loads of cap space, you re-sign and extend your key players. Howard hasn't been re-signed and we're not going to extend Wilkerson. Sake. I like that Idzik isn't just throwing money at average players. We'll see who we get from the 2nd tier of players (hopefully not Decker).

Good news, we re-signed Nick Folk. This is not sarcasm, he's actually won us games.

Jets looking at James Jones as well apparently

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#reviswatch begins

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And there it is

Mike Garafolo ‏[ltr]@MikeGarafolo[/ltr]  2m
Bucs are cutting Darrelle Revis, per source

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

We've released Sopoaga, taking our cap room up to about 18 million....

Cmon Darrelle...

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Its Revis. Hes going to the highest bidder

[NYJ]

Eh, 30m is pretty steep for a RT. I'm not particularly clued up on FA tackles, whos out there?

$6m a year is 8th in the league. I certainly think he's worth it and the step down to Breno Giacomini (who is visiting) is a big one IMO.

Also, the Broncos are clearly in a championship window and their front office is splashing out. I like it. It shows a clear goal for the organisation that it's Super Bowl or bust. Similar to the Seahawks when they went all out for Harvin and paid Avril and Bennett. Worked out pretty well for them.

[Number-25]

Revis in Washington!!!

[Lowlandbrit]

Ware gets 10m a year for 3 years, 20m guaranteed in Denver.

I suspect they're another team paying some big bills in a few years.

Brock Osweiler's going to have a pretty miserable time once he gets his shot.

[NYJ]

Revis in Washington!!!

Is he? I've seen him in New England, Cleveland and New York in the past 30 minutes.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Sopoaga released, along with some guy I can't spell on the OL who was always injured. Talks for a Wilfork restructure underway

Cmon Darrelle you know it makes sense...  

[Number-25]

Revis in Washington!!!

Is he? I've seen him in New England, Cleveland and New York in the past 30 minutes.

Haha! You got me... I just wanted to get in on all the Revis excitement! We do have Ryan Clark in for a visit though... yeah, not quite the same is it? Still, old people need homes too.

This is my 1,000th post.... virtual drinks are on me     

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Revis in Washington!!!

Is he? I've seen him in New England, Cleveland and New York in the past 30 minutes.

Haha! You got me... I just wanted to get in on all the Revis excitement! We do have Ryan Clark in for a visit though... yeah, not quite the same is it? Still, old people need homes too.

This is my 1,000th post.... virtual drinks are on me     

Here's to the Redskins still sucking in another 1,000 posts time    

[Number-25]

I'll drink to that Olly - I think I'd find it too weird if we were ever good again!

[mikeygnfl]

Graham signs for the Bills
http://on.nfl.com/1ieESiQ

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Well folks I must sleep

I'm just praying that tomorrow I wake up to a notification from NFL Mobile that isn't one of the Pats best players going to Denver   

[mikeygnfl]

Well folks I must sleep

I'm just praying that tomorrow I wake up to a notification from NFL Mobile that isn't one of the Pats best players going to Denver   

Tom Brady backing up Peyton?

[Number-25]

$31m for Golden Tate!! Mad! Decent role player but that's silly money for a guy who isn't much more than a good pro and teammate.

[BamBam]

Well here is something to please Olly in the morning

@AdamSchefter: CB Darrelle Revis and the New England Patriots have reached agreement on a one-year, $12 million deal, league sources told ESPN.

WOW!!!

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Pretty much my reaction

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

This year you'll see Revis against Megatron, Marshall/Jeffrey, AJ Green, Demaryius Thomas. Jordy Nelson and Mike Wallace

[Pr4wn]

Rodger Saffold failed his physical in Oakland therefore voiding his ridiculous contract. He'll be returning to St Louis on a 5 year deal.

That's a situation only the Raiders could have.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Rodger Saffold failed his physical in Oakland therefore voiding his ridiculous contract. He'll be returning to St Louis on a 5 year deal.

That's a situation only the Raiders could have.

Apparently the owner voided the deal or someone high up did. Messy times

Brandon Browner visiting New England today. Yes please Mr Belichick.

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Well done to Mark Davis if he overruled that deal.

He's more than just a pretty haircut.

[Number-25]

Redskins seem to be adopting a "we can't win next season so let's not try" approach to FA this year. Makes sense.

Eric Decker has signed with the Jets BTW. What's NYJ's thoughts on that? Can he be a number 1? Suppose it's a little like when Garcon joined the Redskins and he's done OK.

[NYJ]

Well here is something to please Olly in the morning

@AdamSchefter: CB Darrelle Revis and the New England Patriots have reached agreement on a one-year, $12 million deal, league sources told ESPN.

WOW!!!

[NYJ]

Redskins seem to be adopting a "we can't win next season so let's not try" approach to FA this year. Makes sense.

Eric Decker has signed with the Jets BTW. What's NYJ's thoughts on that? Can he be a number 1? Suppose it's a little like when Garcon joined the Redskins and he's done OK.

My beef with Eric Decker was that he isn't a number 1 receiver and he was sure to be paid like one. However, $36.3m over 5 years is pretty good deal for the Jets. That puts his amongst players like Stevie Johnson, Marques Colston and Mike Williams. That's about right. High end WR2 that won't ever become a true WR1.

We are also looking at James Jones. If we can match Decker up with Jones who is another good supporting WR, Decker will be successful. Leave him on his own and he'll tank. What do Decker and Jones have in common? Red Zone threats. It's nice to see the FO looking at players that fit and not just talent.

Decker and Jones lining up on the outside with Kerley in the slot is a significant improvement. We just need a playmaking TE.

[Bull]

Bears signed anyone good?

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