Tenders, RFA's, and Benjamins: The 2016 Free Agency Thread
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Mike Reiss @MikeReiss 33s33 seconds ago
Patriots have reached a 1-year contract agreement with LB Ramon Humber, formerly of Saints. Special teamer/top backup on D.
Patriots have reached a 1-year contract agreement with LB Ramon Humber, formerly of Saints. Special teamer/top backup on D.
ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk 15m15 minutes ago
There's a new candidate to travel to Denver for opening night: The Texans.
There's a new candidate to travel to Denver for opening night: The Texans.
Perhaps Jones just didn't want to be part of an offense with a 40 year old QB, that needs line help and is dependent on a Tight End that is regularly injured. I still assume Kearse is the guy the Pats will bring in and am surprised they got involved with Jones.
So I guess the Raiders reset the guard market with the Osemele deal. I would rather have the great guard at $12M than the OK guy at $8M, but damn, all of that cap space is inflating the market.
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 1m1 minute ago
Chargers are giving former Browns' WR Travis Benjamin a 4-year, $24 million deal that includes $13 million guaranteed, per source.
Chargers are giving former Browns' WR Travis Benjamin a 4-year, $24 million deal that includes $13 million guaranteed, per source.
Yeah, right. Instead of a better ratings matchup, AFCCG rematch, and another chance to stick it to NE????
Peter King @SI_PeterKing 14m14 minutes ago
If I’m Elway, I try to trade a 2 and a 4 to Cincinnati for A.J. McCarron.
If I’m Elway, I try to trade a 2 and a 4 to Cincinnati for A.J. McCarron.
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 1m1 minute ago
Trade terms for DeMarco Murray to Titans: Eagles send Murray and 4th-round pick to Tenn for higher 4th-round pick in this year's draft.
Trade terms for DeMarco Murray to Titans: Eagles send Murray and 4th-round pick to Tenn for higher 4th-round pick in this year's draft.
Christopher Price @cpriceNFL 3m3 minutes ago
Patriots LB Dane Fletcher is choosing to retire, per a league source.
Patriots LB Dane Fletcher is choosing to retire, per a league source.
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 2m2 minutes ago
Bears are signing former Broncos LB Danny Trevathan, per source.
Bears are signing former Broncos LB Danny Trevathan, per source.
So you're hoping the pats do exactly what they have done most offseasons over an unprecedented run of dominance in which they have been a no doubt super bowl contender for a decade and a half?
Seems like a safe wish.
Josina Anderson @JosinaAnderson 1m1 minute ago
Just got off the phone with WR Mohamed Sanu, : “The plan is to fly to Atlanta tonight to visit the #Falcons and then New England after."
Just got off the phone with WR Mohamed Sanu, : “The plan is to fly to Atlanta tonight to visit the #Falcons and then New England after."
He probably signs for 7 per in Atlanta. He could probably take less for NE. Even if the pats do some how get him I would still like Boldin. Don't compare him with Reggie Wayne either. He's more like Steve Smith than Wayne in terms of toughness and IQ.
Sounds like Atlanta won't let him leave the building without signing him if the reports of $7 million/year are true.
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 20m20 minutes ago
The #Falcons have signed QB Matt Schaub to back up Matt Ryan
The #Falcons have signed QB Matt Schaub to back up Matt Ryan
Given his production level, that offer and the Pats' other needs, here's to that trip being cancelled immediately.
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 1m1 minute ago
Olivier Vernon gets $85M over 5 years — WOW — with $52.5M in guarantees.
I'm beginning to think the best free agents for the Pats to sign this offseason are Jones Hightower Collins and Butler. Make it happen!
Ummm ... After that Vernon deal, how much do you think those four guys are going to want?
espn: The NFL announced Kansas City will forfeit its 2016 third-round draft pick and its 2017 sixth-round pick for "having direct communications with [Jeremy] Maclin during the Negotiating Period" last season. The team was fined $250,000, and coach Andy Reid ($75K) and GM John Dorsey ($25K) were also fined.
Let that be a lesson to you, NFL teams.
Let your owner do the tampering. Members of the club get wrist slaps. Their minions get real punishment.
Agreed, but the chances of them being able to re-sign the four players you mentioned took a hit today with the prices being spent around the league
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly 4m4 minutes ago
Patriots doing that work under a cloak of secrecy. Can't even hate!
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly 4m4 minutes ago
Patriots doing that work under a cloak of secrecy. Can't even hate!
Wonder what this is referring to? Rishard Matthews?
Patriots doing that work under a cloak of secrecy. Can't even hate!
Omar Kelly @OmarKelly 4m4 minutes ago
Patriots doing that work under a cloak of secrecy. Can't even hate!
Wonder what this is referring to? Rishard Matthews?
No Indy TEs for the Patriots.
Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo 19s19 seconds ago
TE Coby Fleener to the Saints. Big target for Drew Brees.
Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo 19s19 seconds ago
TE Coby Fleener to the Saints. Big target for Drew Brees.
“While we respect Commissioner Goodell and the process, we believe that the penalties proposed in this case are inconsistent with discipline enforced in similar matters — particularly given the league’s inconsistent communication of its policies on contact with potential free agents,” Hunt said.
heehee
Michael Giardi @MikeGiardi 4m4 minutes ago
Pats remain in contact with WR Rishard Matthews according to a source
Pats remain in contact with WR Rishard Matthews according to a source
Rishard Matthews @_RMatthews Mar 7
"Treat a Man as he is And he Will Remain as he is. Treat a Man as he Could be & He will become what He Should Be" -Peyton Manning
"Treat a Man as he is And he Will Remain as he is. Treat a Man as he Could be & He will become what He Should Be" -Peyton Manning
Absolutely agree there. I think Butler and Jones are probably goners but if they can sign at least two of the 4 then it allows the Pats to franchise one and transition the other.
