Official 2011 NFL Free Agency Thread

[1ke]

vxmcclure23 vaughn mcclure
Bears agree to terms with DT Amobi Okoye, the 10th overall pick in 2007 draft, sources tell me. One-year deal.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Oh wow, that has potential to turn out good. He should be able to learn under Marienlli. Like the move.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Adam Schefter
Rich get richer: Former Packers DT Cullen Jenkins reached agreement with the Eagles on a five year, $25 million deal.


WOW

Jesus their pass rush is going to be close to unstoppable. Their secondary is just as good, but the key is going to be their linebackers. Unless they do something to add to that position, its going to be exploited by other teams. Although part of me thinks that, even with that glaring weakness, it might not matter with the rest of the talent here.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Im trying to figure out why noone was willing to give Jenk more.. the Bears included. Seems like a real steal for the Eagles.

 

[Mogriffjr]

Oh wow, that has potential to turn out good. He should be able to learn under Marienlli. Like the move.

he's more of a 4-3 type DT...though under Rod, I'm sure he can get more of out his talent then whoever was runnin that shyt fest in Houston.

 

[Chrispy]

Fullback Vonta Leach has agreed to a three-year, $11 million contract with Baltimore.

 

[Mogriffjr]

AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
Now the Jets are closing in on a deal for their free-agent cornerback Antonio Cromartie.
1 hour ago

 

[Rudi]

Todd Heap to Arizona in a 2 year deal. Good signing for them.

 

[G-men]

So much for Huff being a sure thing to go to Dallas...

 

[Hasselbeck]

Seahawks to release Lofa Tatupu.

 

[Bmore]

Fullback Vonta Leach has agreed to a three-year, $11 million contract with Baltimore.

Now Ray Rice gets much better

 

[Rudi]

Bengals should def go after Tatupu

 

[Sharkweather]

Bengals should def go after Tatupu

Backup Rey?

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Bengals should def go after Tatupu

I wouldn't be surprised if the Eagles make a push for him. Linebackers are a glaring weak spot for them right now, and to add a linebacker like Tatupu would be huge for their defense. Someone who is going to give it their all and can lead the defense.

 

[wingsfan77]

Does anybody know the reason why free agents aren't allowed to practice until Thursday? I've been trying to think of a reason but I'm drawing a blank.

 

[Rudi]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Eagles make a push for him. Linebackers are a glaring weak spot for them right now, and to add a linebacker like Tatupu would be huge for their defense. Someone who is going to give it their all and can lead the defense.

I agree, Tatupu is a great player and would make the Eagles even more insane./

 

[EmpireWF]

Didn't Tatupu take a big step down in his 2nd season?

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Bills agreed to terms with ILB Nick Barnett on a three-year, $12 million contract.
The Bills won't be rolling with underwhelming vets Reggie Torbor and Andra Davis at after all. Barnett has plenty of experience at inside linebacker in Green Bay, and he's set to replace Paul Posluszny in Buffalo. A highly productive defender with sideline-to-sideline range, Barnett averaged 109 tackles in his first seven seasons with the Packers. He's a major upgrade. The Redskins are expected to turn to Channing Crowder now that Barnett is off the market.

 

[Sharkweather]

Didn't Tatupu take a big step down in his 2nd season?

Two knee surgeries recently I believe have resulted in him taking a step backwards.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Does anybody know the reason why free agents aren't allowed to practice until Thursday? I've been trying to think of a reason but I'm drawing a blank.

Apparently it has something to do with the start of the league year and that is also the day that teams have to be under the salary cap.