Free Agent signings

Post #1 » by **Icness** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:08 pm

This probably merits a thread of its own. The action starts this afternoon.

Any predictions on where the big names land?
Mine:
Mario Williams--stays in Houston
Peyton Manning--Arizona
Matt Flynn--stays in GB
Carl Nicks--Cincinnati
VJax--Washington or Jacksonville
Cortland Finnegan--TB or Cincy
Colston--Jets

Post #2 » by **Rafael122** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:15 pm

Can the Skins even afford Jackson now? **** Roger Goodell.

Post #3 » by **Icness** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:33 pm

Matches I would like to see:

Mario Williams to JAX
Vincent Jackson to WAS
Jason Campbell to TEN
Eric Winston to CLE
Brandon Carr to MIN
Jason Jones to GB
Carl Nicks to TB
Cortland Finnegan to TB
Ben Grubbs to KC
Paul Soliai to KC
Pierre Garcon to TB
Curtis Lofton to DEN
Kendall Langford to STL

Post #4 » by **Rafael122** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:38 pm

I could definitely see Winston in DC man. They need a right tackle and he fits the zone blocking scheme. And he's only 28.

BIGGIEsmalls 23 · Post #5 » by **BIGGIEsmalls 23** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:17 pm

A couple developments so far:

As Tennessee plots its push for free-agent quarterback Peyton Manning, the Titans plan to host a visit from former Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl guard Steve Hutchinson, league sources said Tuesday.

One goal of signing Hutchinson would be to make Tennessee even more appealing to Manning, who is close to the guard from the time they've spent together at multiple Pro Bowls in Hawaii.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/76800 ... ing-builds

AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
One less CB on the market: New York Giants reached agreement with cornerback Terrell Thomas.

http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=AdamSchefter

Post #6 » by **Da Schwab** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:46 pm

Thank you, Mr. Reese, for re-signing Terrell Thomas. That's the one guy I was hoping they'd retain even though he missed all of 2011with a torn ACL. He was the Giants best corner for two years straight and led the team in tackles in 2010.

This probably means Aaron Ross is hitting the market, which is rough to watch, but his play was even harder to watch. He got beat deep so many times this season. He can't read routes and receivers for sh*t.

Post #7 » by **Celtics_Champs** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:54 pm

I think Mario goes. I think VJAX stays in San Diego. I think Colston goes. I think Peyton and Wayne choose a team together. I'm gonna say Tennessee.

As for my pats, it is odd they're not re-upping their own free agents yet. Usually they've done this by now. Benny Green Ellis hitting the market is a surprise. As for splashes, I want Mario, won't happen according to many, so I want the next biggest splash and that'd be LaRon Landry. I've come around on him. He fits exactly the type of safety the pats always bring in.

BIGGIEsmalls 23 · Post #8 » by **BIGGIEsmalls 23** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:58 pm

Celtics_Champs wrote:I think Mario goes. I think VJAX stays in San Diego. I think Colston goes. I think Peyton and Wayne choose a team together. I'm gonna say Tennessee.

As for my pats, it is odd they're not re-upping their own free agents yet. Usually they've done this by now. Benny Green Ellis hitting the market is a surprise. As for splashes, I want Mario, won't happen according to many, so I want the next biggest splash and that'd be LaRon Landry. I've come around on him. He fits exactly the type of safety the pats always bring in.

They are beginning to make small moves.

Patriots QB Brian Hoyer, a restricted free agent, has been tendered at the 2nd-round level, as expected.

http://twitter.com/#!/MikeReiss

Post #9 » by **Icness** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:03 pm

A little birdie tells me Mario Williams to Buffalo has real legs

Post #10 » by **Celtics_Champs** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:03 pm

Yeah saw that. Patriots are apparently really high on Hoyer. Sucks for Ryan Mallet.

Also saw a blurb on Red Bryant intriguing the pats.

Of course the biggest expected signing for NE will be Brandon Lloyd. If he doesn't come here after all that talk, I'll pretty much hate this FA period.

Post #11 » by **Celtics_Champs** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:07 pm

Icness wrote:A little birdie tells me Mario Williams to Buffalo has real legs

Would be a huge signing.

Ic-It seems TB always has the most capspace are they ever going to use it?

and any news on Mike Wallace? Will a team offer him a deal?

BIGGIEsmalls 23 · Post #12 » by **BIGGIEsmalls 23** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:12 pm

Icness wrote:A little birdie tells me Mario Williams to Buffalo has real legs

That's better news to me than the news that you broke last night regarding Houston shedding salary for him :lol:

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I'm hoping for him to be in Chicago.

Post #13 » by **Icness** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:30 pm

Houston is trying to keep Mario but Chris Myers is first. Local radio is pretty divided on it, I think Mario is leaving town.

TB is going to spend this year, that was part of Greg Schiano taking the job. I expect them to sign a corner, a WR, and OL help.

Brandon Lloyd is the fat cougar at the end of the bar after you've had a few shots. Seems like a good idea at the time and the short-term winds up nice, then you wake up 6 weeks later with nightmares, the clap, and swear off drinking.

BIGGIEsmalls 23 · Post #14 » by **BIGGIEsmalls 23** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:51 pm

AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
Eagles agreed to 3-year contract extension with OL Todd Herremans through 2016.

http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=AdamSchefter

Post #15 » by **Rafael122** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:44 pm

Colston staying in NOLA.

BIGGIEsmalls 23 · Post #16 » by **BIGGIEsmalls 23** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:59 pm

Rafael122 wrote:Colston staying in NOLA.

Here's the link

Wide receiver Marques Colston reached a five-year deal worth around $40 million to stay with the New Orleans Saints, a source said.

Included in the deal is about $19 million in guarantees, the source said. Colston was one of the key free agents the Saints couldn't afford to lose.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/76813 ... ource-says

JustAwesome · Post #17 » by **JustAwesome** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:09 pm

There's still a chance that Mario Williams could return to the Houston Texans.

BIGGIEsmalls 23 · Post #18 » by **BIGGIEsmalls 23** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:52 pm

AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
Chargers will release OT Marcus McNeill this afternoon, according to his agent, Alvin Keels.

http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=AdamSchefter

On Monday, the Jets took care of their No. 1 priority, re-signing NT Sione Pouha to a three-year contract for a reported $15 million. At 4 p.m. Tuesday, the following players will hit the free-agent market:

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/p ... um=twitter

- BenJarvus Green-Ellis will hit the free agent market on Tuesday afternoon after failing to reach an agreement with the Patriots on a long-term contract.

A source indicated that Green-Ellis would be a "coveted" prospect when he does hit the marke

Read more: http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ ... z1p1L2wZXz

JustAwesome · Post #19 » by **JustAwesome** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 6:50 pm

Lions could use Green-Ellis.

BIGGIEsmalls 23 · Post #20 » by **BIGGIEsmalls 23** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:18 pm

ESPNChiBears Dickerson and Wright
Bears re-sign CB Tim Jennings to 2-year deal.

http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=ESPNChiBears

NotoriousOHM Ohm Youngmisuk
RT @XAMSports: Have now been informed that Raiders' TE Kevin Boss will be officially released tomorrow (rather than today) at 4pm est

http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=NotoriousOHM

ClaytonESPN John Clayton
Now that the Chargers re-signed Nick Hardwick to a three-year deal, they are trying to lock up Jared Gaither

http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=ClaytonESPN

Less than an hour to go before all hell breaks loose in the NFL.