@RapSheet: The #Cowboys contacted DeMarcus Ware today to let him know they definitely wanted to keep him. But not at $13M per year. Decision time.
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Cross-post, but apparently Browner was re-instated because he "now understands how important football is to him".
http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n8f7qo
http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n8f7qo
https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/441261134424064000
Seems like the kind of guy Belichick could target.
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We have signed @tpolamalu to a new three-year contract. Here's to many more memories of #TroyBeingTroy.
It's cute that the Steelers believe "Troy being Troy" is a good thing, on the field. To me, "Troy being Troy" constitutes making plays because you take stupid risks, and because you're usually out of position.
We have signed @tpolamalu to a new three-year contract. Here's to many more memories of #TroyBeingTroy.
It's cute that the Steelers believe "Troy being Troy" is a good thing, on the field. To me, "Troy being Troy" constitutes making plays because you take stupid risks, and because you're usually out of position.
mascho said:
Tom Brady alone could put together a 10 minute highlight reel of "Troy being Troy".
ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk 4m
Jared Allen looking for "chance to win" and "fair contract" http://wp.me/p14QSB-9qs8
I like the way that sounds
Jared Allen looking for "chance to win" and "fair contract" http://wp.me/p14QSB-9qs8
I like the way that sounds
And re: pass rush. I dont think the edge is the problem although they could obv use some depth at de. They need what tommy kelly was providing w his ability to push the pocket and disrupt from the middle. Not sure who that guy is but im ready to move on from wilfork if bill can identify him
Corsi said:
Wait, doesn't free agency start March 11th with teams being able to negotiate starting on the 8th? How did the Colts sign D'Qwell Jackson already?
It's too bad Davone Bess apparently has gone crazy. As a player I feel like he'd be a monster in the Pats offense.
edit: Monster is definitely hyperbole. But the player he was a few years ago would have been a good backfill for Edelman's expected role this season
edit: Monster is definitely hyperbole. But the player he was a few years ago would have been a good backfill for Edelman's expected role this season
jsinger121 said:
Gotcha, thanks for clearing that up.
Corsi said:
As a guy I took in the Realfantasy draft, I'm somewhat familiar with Hawkins and got to watch him in a couple of games this year when he was healthy (he missed the first 8 weeks on IR due to a high ankle sprain). He's definitely a Patriots type of guy, but I'm not sure he's a great fit if the team has Edelman and Amendola on it. He's small, at 5'7" and 170, so he's almost exclusively a slot WR option. He's got great speed and quickness and has a little bit of versatility, but I don't think you want him lining up on the outside. If the team doesn't resign Edelman or trades DA, I could see them being much more interested.
He's also a RFA meaning the Bengals can match any offer (they tendered him at $1.4M), so I think it would take a starting salary somewhere in the $3M range for next season to really have a chance to have Cincy pass on matching. They appear to like Hawkins quite a bit and he gives their offense an added dimension they don't have with their other WRs. The good thing about the RFA status in this case is that if a team does sign him away from Cincy, they wouldn't have to give up a draft pick. He was tendered at the lowest tender possible, which means a team would get a draft pick in the same round the player was drafted, and in Hawkins' case, he wasn't drafted, so no compensation would be required.
They save 3 mill if they cut Ghost. I think he'll either be cut or extended, but nothing has to happen soon.
Nick Underhill @Nick_Underhill 10m
ESPN says the Patriots reached out to Edelman about a new deal today
https://twitter.com/Nick_Underhill/status/441704205762723841
ESPN says the Patriots reached out to Edelman about a new deal today
https://twitter.com/Nick_Underhill/status/441704205762723841
I think it's a lock Edelman is back. Probably 2/8-2/10. Wilfork's deal becomes restructured. Talib goes to Denver. Aside from 2007 and the year they got Colvin the Pats really don't do Free Agency in terms of big ticket items. Which is fine. Talib's replacement will come in the draft and the extra money saved by Wilfork will go towards some vets on the cheap.
I would be 120% certain they go nowhere near Revis. He makes way too much and doesn't fit the Belichick MO.
I would be 120% certain they go nowhere near Revis. He makes way too much and doesn't fit the Belichick MO.
Yep, me too. I think his starting point is Amendola's 5 year deal and most likely Edelman asks for more than $10 guaranteed even after a 6-8 signing bonus.
pappymojo said:
If the structure is similar to Amendola's, I'm betting quite a few. Cincy, Cleveland, SD and Pitt to name a few in the AFC.
http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2014/03/patriots_have_work_to_do_on_defense
Free agent summary by Jeff Howe advocating pursuit of Red Bryant, Jared Allen, Donte Whitner, and Charles Tillman--would be a nice haul.
Free agent summary by Jeff Howe advocating pursuit of Red Bryant, Jared Allen, Donte Whitner, and Charles Tillman--would be a nice haul.
lambeau said:
I like Howe, but if he's dismissing Revis possibilities outright (and to be honest we all know it's a very slim chance at best), and if Pats won't pay "top dollars" for Talib nor Verner, who the hell plays #1 corner for this team?
Super Nomario said:
That's what I mean -- Tillman dropped off the face of the earth last year. He played terribly when he was on the field, then was off the field after game 10.
Tillman is not a #1 option for this team.
https://twitter.com/MikeReiss/status/441985955550228480
Danny Aiken re-signs with the Patriots on a 1-year deal.
Danny Aiken re-signs with the Patriots on a 1-year deal.
He was an DPOY candidate in 2012 though. But I tend to agree with you - at 33, it's tough to count on him doing for the Pats what Talib did last year.SeoulSoxFan said:
Yes, he has fumbling issues. That is why Welker was used a returner in a lot of spots.E5 Yaz said:
https://twitter.com/BenVolin/status/442030418381258752
Jermichael Finley drawing interest from several teams including the Jets and Giants.
Jermichael Finley drawing interest from several teams including the Jets and Giants.
https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/442077406224842752
Sproles would be a great pickup as a 3rd down option. Vereen gets hurt a lot but is still good and it would be nice to have another option in there besides Bolden.
Sproles would be a great pickup as a 3rd down option. Vereen gets hurt a lot but is still good and it would be nice to have another option in there besides Bolden.
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