Official 2011 NFL Free Agency Thread

[Rayman]

Cheer up, manchild.

You just signed one of the guys from Broken Lizard.

On the day they're preparing to deal Donovan McNabb, Redskins reached agreement with another QB, former Jet Kellen Clemens on a 1-year deal.

 

[strahanfan92]

UPDATE: According to Jason La Canfora of NFL Network reports that Sidney Rice is probably going to one of two teams: the Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings are reportedly engaged in a bidding war for the wide receiver's services.

 

[manchild24]

Redskins agreed to terms with QB Kellen Clemens on a one-year contract.
not even a WTF!!

WHAT THE FUCK!!!!.

The Skins should be fined for blowing the season on purpose.


With McNabb going to Minny, Rice will come back there.

 

[manchild24]

CBS Sports' Clark Judge reports that an Eagles-Cardinals trade involving Kevin Kolb is "not dead," and the sides remain in negotiations.
Judge confirms that CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is the "centerpiece of discussions," and the sides are discussing a second-round pick that would go to Philly being added to the trade. "The deal isn't dead," writes Judge. "Far from it." Judge does concede that Kolb staying with the Eagles remains a "possibility



Philly is going to fuck themselves here.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Trey Wingo

Technically, we still haven't re-signed Grossman, so I really hope that Clemens replaces him. I can hold out hope, right?

 

[manchild24]

Technically, we still haven't re-signed Grossman, so I really hope that Clemens replaces him. I can hold out hope, right?

yeah and shit in the other and see what fills up first

 

[manchild24]

NFL Network's Mike Lombardi reports that the 49ers have jumped into the race to get free agent Nnamdi Asomugha under contract.
Lombardi calls the Niners the Jets "main competition," and assures "they are in it strong." San Francisco can clear a large amount of salary cap space by releasing Nate Clements, a move that would surely happen on Thursday if a deal with Asomugha was reached. Writers on the 49ers beat have been slightly skeptical of an Asomugha pursuit, but never ruled it out

 

[OnlyOneBeerLeft]

Panthers making some small moves so far I'm happy with Kevin payne Ron Edwards and Charles Johnson... Rumor is Dwill will stay in Carolina... They are looking for a CB still but focusing more on their own players first... Should be one big splash to help reach cap minimum maybe cromartie who knows

 

[strahanfan92]

UPDATE: We thought the race for DeAngelo Williams was down to two teams, but Michael Lombardi of the NFL Network says three teams are in play for the free agent running back: the Carolina Panthers (who reportedly are the slight favorites), New York Giants, and Denver Broncos.

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For running back DeAngelo Williams, it's a pretty simple decision, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, who says Williams will play for either the Carolina Panthers or Denver Broncos this fall.

Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News reports the Giants have been working since yesterday to restructure Jacobs' contract, according to an NFL source, in an effort to get far enough under the $120.375 million salary cap that they can make a strong bid to retain Ahmad Bradshaw. They have been in constant contact with Bradshaw's agent and may have even made an actual contract offer.

So this would lean to Bradshaw being done as a Giant..........

 

[Point Blank]

Panthers making some small moves so far I'm happy with Kevin payne Ron Edwards and Charles Johnson... Rumor is Dwill will stay in Carolina... They are looking for a CB still but focusing more on their own players first... Should be one big splash to help reach cap minimum maybe cromartie who knows

DWill wants to retire as a Panther.





















:jonesy:

 

[strahanfan92]

More proof of confusion reigning. RT @NYPost_Serby: Plaxico to return to Florida today to resume training #NYG

 

[trojan49er]

Good to hear the Niners are making a move for Aso...keep him in the Bay Area.

 

[manchild24]

NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora reports free agent Randy Moss has "emerged as an option" for the Jets.
The Jets aren't going to pay big money to both Santonio Holmes and Braylon Edwards, so Moss is now the favorite on what may be an incentive-laden contract. Coach Rex Ryan and GM Mike Tannenbaum have made no secret of their respect for Moss' skills. Even if Moss is only running a handful of routes at this stage of his career, he's a more dangerous receiver than Plaxico Burress.

 

[manchild24]

Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic reports that "there has been progress" Wednesday in trade talks between the Cardinals and Eagles involving Kevin Kolb.
CBS Sports' Clark Judge reported something similar just an hour ago. All indications are still that Kolb is Arizona's top target, ahead of Kyle Orton. That should sit just fine with the Dolphins, who are targeting the more proven QB

 

[manchild24]

Kyle Orton is on top of the Dolphins' wish list of quarterbacks, a source tells the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
The problem is Orton's contract demands. He's reportedly looking for more than $6 million per season on a long-term deal and the Dolphins may not be willing to make that significant of a commitment. Regardless, the Denver Post, NFL Network and Sun-Sentinel are all calling the Dolphins the favorites to land Orton.

 

[EmpireWF]

Why are you so excited? That guy was a major disappointment in SF.

Classic case of a guy who underwhelmed and then suddenly "flipped the switch" in a contract year.

The Giants go from having Adam Koets starting at center coming off an ACL injury...to having a legit starter who's better than Shaun O'Hara coming off a series of leg/foot injuries.

 

[EmpireWF]

lol, Jets talking with Randy Moss because they consider him a less expensive option than Braylon.

 

[manchild24]

NFL Network's Michelle Beisner reports trade talks between the Broncos and Dolphins are getting "serious," and a deal could be reached within six hours.
Just minutes before, the Miami Herald reported that Orton remained interested in restructuring to stay in Denver, which hardly seems credible. Orton isn't going to accept the long-term No. 2 job behind Tim Tebow when he could land a starting gig elsewhere. Expect to see Orton to the Dolphins in exchange for something in the neighborhood of a third-round pick.

 

[manchild24]

Panthers GM Marty Hurney is meeting personally with DeAngelo Williams on Wednesday in an effort to get the free agent to stay in Carolina.
Hurney is doing the same with LB Thomas Davis, who will be released if the Panthers can't restructure the last year of his contract and sign him for multiple years (at a cheaper rate). Owner Jerry Richardson promises the Panthers will remain aggressive, even after re-signing Charles Johnson for six years and $76 million. "I hope we're going to have DeAngelo," said Richardson.

 

[dave]

I don't understand how Santonio Holmes is worth $50M over 5 years. I absolutely understand the Jets wanting him back, but is he really an elite receiver? Is he even top 10?