Free Agency Begins.....
- Thread starter Chree
- Start date
Ty Law Comes Full Circle?
Feb. 28: Five-time Pro Bowl CB Ty Law may be interested in returning to the club with which he won two Super Bowls, reports The Boston Herald. "Hey, you know what? My heart was always with the Patriots. I always have been. This is where it all started for me," Law said at a Celtics game Wednesday night."I’m just looking forward to playing football wherever that might be, and just play for a contender. At the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about.
this is just the runor i was talking about in another thread but more of what he was saying
Feb. 28: Five-time Pro Bowl CB Ty Law may be interested in returning to the club with which he won two Super Bowls, reports The Boston Herald. "Hey, you know what? My heart was always with the Patriots. I always have been. This is where it all started for me," Law said at a Celtics game Wednesday night."I’m just looking forward to playing football wherever that might be, and just play for a contender. At the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about.
this is just the runor i was talking about in another thread but more of what he was saying
Lito Sheppard A Patriot?
Feb. 26: Trade talks could open between the Patriots and Eagles over Sheppard, according to The Boston Globe. The Eagles are expected to pursue cornerback Asante Samuel in free agency, and his signing could lead to talks between the two teams over Sheppard.
another rumor i'm loving to hear
Feb. 26: Trade talks could open between the Patriots and Eagles over Sheppard, according to The Boston Globe. The Eagles are expected to pursue cornerback Asante Samuel in free agency, and his signing could lead to talks between the two teams over Sheppard.
another rumor i'm loving to hear
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d806a3052&template=with-video&confirm=true
this is a pretty cool page for rumors n shit. deshawn foster to 9ers maybe chree as a back up, that would be deadly
this is a pretty cool page for rumors n shit. deshawn foster to 9ers maybe chree as a back up, that would be deadly
POSTED 2:38 a.m. EST, February 29, 2008
KIRCUS LANDS IN MIAMI
When Dolphins V.P. of football operations Bill Parcells said that he doesn't want "thugs and hoodlums," maybe someone should have asked him to define those terms.
Parcells has signed former Broncos receiver David Kircus, who a year ago (allegedly) beat the crap out of a guy who asked Kircus to leave a party.
Kircus thereafter passed a polygraph test in Denver, but the questions posed to Kircus presumably focused on whether he acted in self-defense. There was no apparent dispute as to whether the end result was Kircus beating the crap out of a guy.
So if that's not the action of a "thug" or a "hoodlum," we'd love to know what is, primarily because I'm currently trying to instruct Florio Jr. on how not to be a "thug" or a "hoodlum," and I could use some help establishing the boundaries for him.
KIRCUS LANDS IN MIAMI
When Dolphins V.P. of football operations Bill Parcells said that he doesn't want "thugs and hoodlums," maybe someone should have asked him to define those terms.
Parcells has signed former Broncos receiver David Kircus, who a year ago (allegedly) beat the crap out of a guy who asked Kircus to leave a party.
Kircus thereafter passed a polygraph test in Denver, but the questions posed to Kircus presumably focused on whether he acted in self-defense. There was no apparent dispute as to whether the end result was Kircus beating the crap out of a guy.
So if that's not the action of a "thug" or a "hoodlum," we'd love to know what is, primarily because I'm currently trying to instruct Florio Jr. on how not to be a "thug" or a "hoodlum," and I could use some help establishing the boundaries for him.
POSTED 2:48 a.m. EST, February 29, 2008
'SKINS KEEP COLLINS
A league source tells us that the Redskins have reached an agreement to retain the services of quarterback Todd Collins.
Collins, 36, helped lead the 'Skins to the playoffs after starter Jason Campbell went down with a knee injury.
The Rams were believed to be interested in Collins, given that former Redskins' assistant Al Saunders, who brought Collins to D.C., is now the offensive coordinator in St. Louis.
Collins will presumably stay in the No. 2 spot behind Campbell, but Collins provides a quality insurance policy in the event of further injury to the 2005 first-rounder.
'SKINS KEEP COLLINS
A league source tells us that the Redskins have reached an agreement to retain the services of quarterback Todd Collins.
Collins, 36, helped lead the 'Skins to the playoffs after starter Jason Campbell went down with a knee injury.
The Rams were believed to be interested in Collins, given that former Redskins' assistant Al Saunders, who brought Collins to D.C., is now the offensive coordinator in St. Louis.
Collins will presumably stay in the No. 2 spot behind Campbell, but Collins provides a quality insurance policy in the event of further injury to the 2005 first-rounder.
POSTED 7:11 a.m. EST, February 29, 2008
McCOWN, PACE VISITING MIAMI
The Miami reclamation project continues without, for now, any of the Tuna's "guys".
Jeff Darlington of the Miami Herald reports that the Dolphins will host on Friday free-agent quarterback Josh McCown and free-agent linebacker Calvin Pace.
The talk in league circles is that Pace thinks he's going to cash in significantly on the open market. Last year, the Fins gave a contract with $20 million in guaranteed money to linebacker Joey Porter.
Neither player has any experience with Bill Parcells. The Cowboys passed on Pace in round one of the 2003 draft, Parcells' first season with the franchise.
McCOWN, PACE VISITING MIAMI
The Miami reclamation project continues without, for now, any of the Tuna's "guys".
Jeff Darlington of the Miami Herald reports that the Dolphins will host on Friday free-agent quarterback Josh McCown and free-agent linebacker Calvin Pace.
The talk in league circles is that Pace thinks he's going to cash in significantly on the open market. Last year, the Fins gave a contract with $20 million in guaranteed money to linebacker Joey Porter.
Neither player has any experience with Bill Parcells. The Cowboys passed on Pace in round one of the 2003 draft, Parcells' first season with the franchise.
POSTED 7:24 a.m. EST, February 29, 2008
JENKINS TO THE JETS
The first of the several defensive tackles on the trade market have indeed been traded.
According to John Clayton of ESPN.com and Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com, the Panthers have shipped defensive tackle Kris Jenkins to the Jets for a third-round and a fifth-round pick.
In New York, Jenkins presumably will become a space-eating nose tackle in the 3-4 front, which means that his annual battle of the bulge will be a good thing, for a change.
POSTED 7:18 a.m. EST, February 29, 2008
BUCS EYEING NEW PLAYERS
With a pre-free agency total of $44 million in 2008 cap dollars to spend and a minimum expenditure of $28 million in order to comply with the salary floor, the Buccaneers are looking hard for new players.
Our friends at Pewter Report report that the Bucs are interested in Seahawks receiver D.J. Hackett, Seahawks linebacker Niko Koutouvides, Saints running back Aaron Stecker, and Bears tight end John Gilmore.
Visits are being arranged for Stecker and Gilmore.
Also, a league source tells us that Chiefs defensive end Jimmy Wilkerson is heading to Tampa on Friday for a visit with the Bucs. Pewter Report reports that the Bucs are not pursuing Bengals defensive end Justin Smith.
JENKINS TO THE JETS
The first of the several defensive tackles on the trade market have indeed been traded.
According to John Clayton of ESPN.com and Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com, the Panthers have shipped defensive tackle Kris Jenkins to the Jets for a third-round and a fifth-round pick.
In New York, Jenkins presumably will become a space-eating nose tackle in the 3-4 front, which means that his annual battle of the bulge will be a good thing, for a change.
POSTED 7:18 a.m. EST, February 29, 2008
BUCS EYEING NEW PLAYERS
With a pre-free agency total of $44 million in 2008 cap dollars to spend and a minimum expenditure of $28 million in order to comply with the salary floor, the Buccaneers are looking hard for new players.
Our friends at Pewter Report report that the Bucs are interested in Seahawks receiver D.J. Hackett, Seahawks linebacker Niko Koutouvides, Saints running back Aaron Stecker, and Bears tight end John Gilmore.
Visits are being arranged for Stecker and Gilmore.
Also, a league source tells us that Chiefs defensive end Jimmy Wilkerson is heading to Tampa on Friday for a visit with the Bucs. Pewter Report reports that the Bucs are not pursuing Bengals defensive end Justin Smith.
POSTED 8:00 a.m. EST, February 29, 2008
EERIE QUIET ON THE MOSS FRONT
Eight hours into the 2008 free agency period, the Patriots have yet to re-sign receiver Randy Moss.
When the Pats didn't use the franchise tag on Moss by the February 21 deadline, many presumed that Moss and the Pats had a verbal deal in place, and that he would sign it once the 2008 league year commenced. (Due to a quirk in the CBA, it appeared that Moss couldn't sign a new deal with the Patriots before February 29; we've heard rumblings that the Patriots might have believed otherwise.) Others concluded that the Pats knew that applying the franchise tag to Moss wouldn't be the best way to keep him happy over the long haul.
Agent Tim DiPiero declined to comment on the situation when reached by the Boston Globe after midnight. (I tried to get in touch with DiPiero before Thursday's NFL Network appearance so that I might have actually had something useful to say on the air, but DiPiero wasn't available and didn't return the call.)
Folks, it's reasonable to conclude that something is up on this one. At a minimum, we think Randy wants to see what will be on the table elsewhere before re-signing with the Pats. And if that number in another town is big enough, he might opt to take the money and run.
POSTED 7:51 a.m. EST, February 29, 2008
BROWNS INCREASE OFFER TO ANDERSON
So much for the Cleveland Browns taking money off the table once quarterback Derek Anderson forced the team to use a restricted free agency tender on him.
James Walker of the Columbus Dispatch reports that the Browns have upped the offer to Anderson, pushing the guaranteed money on a three-year deal from $10 million to $12 million and the total take from $20 million to a number between $21 million and $23 million.
Our guess is that the Browns are trying hard to create the appearance that they did all that they could to keep Anderson in the event that he goes elsewhere and: (1) plays as well or better in his new city than he did last year in Cleveland; and (2) Brady Quinn doesn't.
And we're getting a stronger sense that the Browns are ready for Anderson to move on. If the Browns thought enough of Quinn to give up the fourth pick in the second round of the 2007 draft and their first-rounder in 2008 to get him, why wouldn't they want him to start?
The fact that the Browns were willing to part with a one and a two might shed some light on whether the Browns believe that Anderson will be given an offer by another team. If a totally unproven Quinn is worth a first-round and a high second-round pick, surely a guy like Anderson is worth a first-rounder and a third-rounder.
EERIE QUIET ON THE MOSS FRONT
Eight hours into the 2008 free agency period, the Patriots have yet to re-sign receiver Randy Moss.
When the Pats didn't use the franchise tag on Moss by the February 21 deadline, many presumed that Moss and the Pats had a verbal deal in place, and that he would sign it once the 2008 league year commenced. (Due to a quirk in the CBA, it appeared that Moss couldn't sign a new deal with the Patriots before February 29; we've heard rumblings that the Patriots might have believed otherwise.) Others concluded that the Pats knew that applying the franchise tag to Moss wouldn't be the best way to keep him happy over the long haul.
Agent Tim DiPiero declined to comment on the situation when reached by the Boston Globe after midnight. (I tried to get in touch with DiPiero before Thursday's NFL Network appearance so that I might have actually had something useful to say on the air, but DiPiero wasn't available and didn't return the call.)
Folks, it's reasonable to conclude that something is up on this one. At a minimum, we think Randy wants to see what will be on the table elsewhere before re-signing with the Pats. And if that number in another town is big enough, he might opt to take the money and run.
POSTED 7:51 a.m. EST, February 29, 2008
BROWNS INCREASE OFFER TO ANDERSON
So much for the Cleveland Browns taking money off the table once quarterback Derek Anderson forced the team to use a restricted free agency tender on him.
James Walker of the Columbus Dispatch reports that the Browns have upped the offer to Anderson, pushing the guaranteed money on a three-year deal from $10 million to $12 million and the total take from $20 million to a number between $21 million and $23 million.
Our guess is that the Browns are trying hard to create the appearance that they did all that they could to keep Anderson in the event that he goes elsewhere and: (1) plays as well or better in his new city than he did last year in Cleveland; and (2) Brady Quinn doesn't.
And we're getting a stronger sense that the Browns are ready for Anderson to move on. If the Browns thought enough of Quinn to give up the fourth pick in the second round of the 2007 draft and their first-rounder in 2008 to get him, why wouldn't they want him to start?
The fact that the Browns were willing to part with a one and a two might shed some light on whether the Browns believe that Anderson will be given an offer by another team. If a totally unproven Quinn is worth a first-round and a high second-round pick, surely a guy like Anderson is worth a first-rounder and a third-rounder.
