NFL Free Agents Signings Thread

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Broncos are all in. Apparently they have unlimited cap room. I can think of 5 huge contracts they have off the top of my head.

It'll come back to bite them in the ass. Doesn't Manning alone make $20mil?

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by 44Deezel

It'll come back to bite them in the ass. Doesn't Manning alone make $20mil?

They are hoping he retires. They will probably be in cap hell in a couple of years but are going all in this year.

I'm glad the Skins didn't pay Talib that money. Whenever you need him most, he is always injured.

If they have to play Seattle or San Fran again in the SB, these moves won't make a difference. That offense was terrible that day.

[skinsfan69]

I like what Denver is doing. They're trying to win it now and that makes sense with Manning in the twilight.

[MTK]

Denver has no choice but to go all in. Even if it F's them up for a few years it will be worth it if they get a SB win.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Denver has no choice but to go all in. Even if it F's them up for a few years it will be worth it if they get a SB win.

Yep, they're stacking that defense impressively. Still going after Jon Beason (good, take him from the Giants!) and DeMarcus Ware after signing Talib and Ward. Possibly losing Decker and Moreno shouldn't slow down Manning very much if at all.

They have no excuses this year. If they don't win the SB, it's a failed season.

I wouldn't mind seeing Peyton win one more, I'm a huge fan of his.

[GTripp0012]

I really like New Orleans grabbing Byrd because they needed an impact guy. Thought that one impact guy was worth way more to them than all the value signings in the world.

For Denver, the interesting thing is how far ahead they already were in the AFC before they signed Ward and Talib. I agree with those of you saying that this doesn't really close the gap with Seattle or SF any, but I also think it doesn't do a ton to widen the gap with the rest of the AFC. They can collect all the go-for-it veterans they want, all it does is most likely their special teams weaker. They're already the favorites in the conference, I don't see that changing.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I really like New Orleans grabbing Byrd because they needed an impact guy. Thought that one impact guy was worth way more to them than all the value signings in the world.

For Denver, the interesting thing is how far ahead they already were in the AFC before they signed Ward and Talib. I agree with those of you saying that this doesn't really close the gap with Seattle or SF any, but I also think it doesn't do a ton to widen the gap with the rest of the AFC. They can collect all the go-for-it veterans they want, all it does is most likely their special teams weaker. They're already the favorites in the conference, I don't see that changing.

Its gonna be interesting to see how they will be able to keep the second best WR in the league after next season, especially if they dont win the SB.

[MTK]

lol @ Gabbert

Please

[Alvin Walton]

If we traded two of our precious draft picks for Gabbert and Martin I'd have a royal hissy fit.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

If we traded two of our precious draft picks for Gabbert and Martin I'd have a royal hissy fit.

I wouldn't have traded for Gabbert since the skins have no need for him, but Martin for a 7th rounder at a position of need is a no brainer.

[skinsfanthru&thru]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

I wouldn't have traded for Gabbert since the skins have no need for him, but Martin for a 7th rounder at a position of need is a no brainer.

Agreed

[Alvin Walton]

He's way to high of a risk to go emo again.
Pass....................

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

He's way to high of a risk to go emo again.
Pass....................

You better quit mister, you are gonna make J Mart cry.

[Monkeydad]

Meeting news:



Denver talking to Brandon LaFell.

Patriots and Jason Avant.

Cleveland and Ben Tate.

Raiders and Andre Brown (Giants RB).

Raiders and Terrell Thomas.

Rams and Davin Joseph, wish we'd kick those tires.

Titans and LaMarr Woodley.

And Alex Carrington (Bills), a player I mentioned I'd like to have here, is talking to the Browns and Rams.

Bengals are expected to match Cleveland's offer to try to keep Andrew Hawkins.



The Patriots, the Jets and the Browns talking to TB about Revis. Apparently the asking price is a 5th-round pick!

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Meeting news:



Denver talking to Brandon LaFell.

Patriots and Jason Avant.

Cleveland and Ben Tate.

Raiders and Andre Brown (Giants RB).

Raiders and Terrell Thomas.

Rams and Davin Joseph, wish we'd kick those tires.

Titans and LaMarr Woodley.

And Alex Carrington (Bills), a player I mentioned I'd like to have here, is talking to the Browns and Rams.

Bengals are expected to match Cleveland's offer to try to keep Andrew Hawkins.



The Patriots, the Jets and the Browns talking to TB about Revis. Apparently the asking price is a 5th-round pick!

The problem with acquiring Revis likely is not the trade compensation. It's his cap-killing contract. Any team which pays a corner $16 mil., regardless of how good he is, is immediately in cap hell.