2012 NFL Free Agency Thread

[bluntside]

Why in the fuck did they do this lol.

I'm guessing because Shiancoe is an UFA they don't plan on offering a contract to and Kleinsasser retired.

 

[ralaw]

Pagano taking my guys

Source: Colts, Cory Redding agree

Former Baltimore Ravens defensive end Cory Redding is joining Chuck Pagano with the Indianapolis Colts, agreeing to a three-year, $10.5 million contract, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Pagano, the new coach of the Colts, had been the defensive coordinator for the Ravens before replacing Jim Caldwell in Indianapolis.

The Colts also swapped sixth-round draft picks with Philadelphia on Wednesday and added offensive lineman Winston Justice.

Indianapolis sent the second pick in the sixth round to the Eagles for the No. 17 pick in the round.

Redding, 31, had one of his best seasons for the Ravens in 2011 with 4½ sacks. He was one of the team's feel-good stories, a veteran who never played on a winning team for his first seven seasons in the league and then went to the playoffs the past two years.

Justice made 31 starts in five seasons with the Eagles and was their 2006 second-round pick, No. 39 overall.

The 6-foot-6, 320-pound Justice joins an offensive line that needs an upgrade inside and a veteran to help tackles Anthony Castonzo and Ben Ijalana, both 2011 draft picks.

The moves come less than 24 hours after receiver Reggie Wayne agreed in principle to a new deal with the Colts.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7...ing-trade-philadelphia-eagles-winston-justice

 

[Dan The Man]

Eric Wright seems pleased by this news.

 

[Rudi]

Cleveland is going to sign former Bengals DE Frostee Rucker.

:rage:

FML.

 

[Rudi]

Pats will sign DT Jonathen Fanene formerly of the Bengals.

FFS man. We have the most cap space and can't even keep our OWN players.

 

[Berowsk]

The Colts are attempting to screw the city of Baltimore for a second time.

 

[ralaw]

Jarrett Johnson signs with the Chargers...on a 4 year deal

That hurts, but the Ravens have some young guys behind him that should be able to step up. Johnson while not spectacular was solid.

 

[MrBill]

Eagles sign DeSean Jackson to five year $51M extension

Eagles sign DeSean Jackson to five year $51M extension

I'm still not sold on him as a premier WR but the guy can make plays when he isn't being a head case.

@AdamSchefter Filed to ESPN: Eagles gave DeSean Jackson a five-year, $51-million deal.

 

[FirstTimer]

Not a bad deal for the Eagles. Seeing as Devin Hester is making pretty similar money I'd say the Eagles got a pretty good deal.

 

[Derrville]

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/news.cfm?id=12DD5F98-9B3D-AA01-5A2FF323CA59792C

Got Carr. Thank Goodness i was getting worried.

ALSO

Fullback Lawrence Vickers of the Houston Texans (two years) and Carolina Panthers guard Mackenzy Bernadeau (four years).

 

[Woy]

You guys just took Vickers from Houston?

Damn, with Winston being cut and Chris Myers visiting Tennessee tomorrow, Arian Foster might not live up to that contract extension he just signed. :shifty:

 

[Rudi]

Chiefs sign Peyton Hillis.

Chargers sign Le'Ron McClain

 

[Nucking Futs]

Why in the fuck did they do this lol.

I'm guessing because Shiancoe is an UFA they don't plan on offering a contract to and Kleinsasser retired.

Like he said.

Musgrave's offense uses multiple-tight end sets.

 

[Obst]

Laurent Robinson signs 5 year deal with Jags

 

[ryne candy]

You guys just took Vickers from Houston?

Damn, with Winston being cut and Chris Myers visiting Tennessee tomorrow, Arian Foster might not live up to that contract extension he just signed. :shifty:

I'm guessing once James Casey showed what he could do at FB, they thought Vickers was expendable. The sports stations are saying that Chris Myers is their #1 priority.

 

[wingsfan77]

If he bounces back and plays like he did in 2010 then great, if he plays like he did last year then he can GTFO

 

[Fappin Raptor]

:gayrod:

 

[Aso]

He doesn't have great hands at all. That being said he's a great deep threat when his head is in it.

 

[SHOGUN]

Cardinals signed SF OL Adam Snyder, but I hear he's not that good. Still, he should be be an upgrade or at least compete with Rex Hadnot.

 

[BigBucs]

Ronde Barber to return for 2012 season with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Per 1010 am CBS Sports radio host J.P. Peterson, Ronde Barber is expected to return to the Buccaneers this season. He cited a source close to Ronde Barber as giving him the information. After signing Eric Wright, Vincent Jackson and Carl Nicks, Barber has seen the most comprehensive free agency in Buccaneers history.

The Buccaneers have spent $30.2 million dollars of their cap space with the signings and are primed to make a run at the division title. If Ronde is to win another ring, this is his best chance since the Bucs 2002 season Super Bowl championship. If Barber does indeed return, the Bucs could go from one of the weakest secondaries to one of the best in the NFL. With the #5 pick in the 2012 draft, the Buccaneers have to opportunity to draft Morris Claiborne. He is considered to be the premiere corner back in the draft and would have a very comfortable transition since his coach in college, Ron Cooper, would be his coach at the professional level.

The possible return of Barber also opens up questions as to Aqib Talib’s future. The embattled corner is Texas trial in the coming weeks and if the Bucs do decide to draft Claiborne, his services will not be needed. Both Talib and Claiborne’s futures could be intertwined. If the Bucs cut Talib or if he is found guilty, it would signify the Buccaneers taking Claiborne in the draft. If he is acquitted and coach Schiano is serious about giving him another chance, then the Bucs are likely to look in another direction come the draft. Though Talib’s current involvement in a Tampa civil suit is likely a money grab, it very well could have soured the organization regardless of his Texas trial outcome.

The Buccaneers are serious about building for their future, so drafting Claiborne while allowing him to learn from Barber and Wright seems like the best scenario. It would ensure a Claiborne-Wright secondary for years to come while having icing on the cake for as long as Barber continues to play.

http://www.rantsports.com/tampa-bay...rn-for-2012-season-with-tampa-bay-buccaneers/