Mega-Merge: 2010 Free Agency Rumors and Reports Thread

[Lotus]

Is it not true that the Colts (for just one example) try to build from within? It seems to me that the Colts rarely make big free agent splashes. They draft folks, develop them, and then at least try to pay them for services rendered over time. To be fair, they don't pay everyone and a number of Colts have walked to other teams. But, in general, rather than shopping outside of the organization for free agents, they try to draft people, develop them, and then give them market-value second contracts whenever possible. Such a dynamic rewards player loyalty with organizational loyalty. Is this not true?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Is it not true that the Colts (for just one example) try to build from within? It seems to me that the Colts rarely make big free agent splashes. They draft folks, develop them, and then at least try to pay them for services rendered over time. To be fair, they don't pay everyone and a number of Colts have walked to other teams. But, in general, rather than shopping outside of the organization for free agents, they try to draft people, develop them, and then give them market-value second contracts whenever possible. Such a dynamic rewards player loyalty with organizational loyalty. Is this not true?

Yes, but you made it sound like the Colts were doing something different now with these new rules due to the upcoming uncapped year. Right now throughout the league a lot of players are getting screwed by these rules that come into effect because of the uncapped year, and I don't think many teams have renegotiated deals, instead they are tendering their players.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Yes, but you made it sound like the Colts were doing something different now with these new rules due to the upcoming uncapped year. Right now throughout the league a lot of players are getting screwed by these rules that come into effect because of the uncapped year, and I don't think many teams have renegotiated deals, instead they are tendering their players.

I'm sorry, it is my bad if I made it sound like the Colts were doing something different with the new rules. I was talking about general organizational philosophies. Sorry.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Is it not true that the Colts (for just one example) try to build from within? It seems to me that the Colts rarely make big free agent splashes. They draft folks, develop them, and then at least try to pay them for services rendered over time. To be fair, they don't pay everyone and a number of Colts have walked to other teams. But, in general, rather than shopping outside of the organization for free agents, they try to draft people, develop them, and then give them market-value second contracts whenever possible. Such a dynamic rewards player loyalty with organizational loyalty. Is this not true?

The Colts also have two things that most teams do not have, a good if not very good line and arguably the best Quarterback ever.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

The Colts also have two things that most teams do not have, a good if not very good line and arguably the best Quarterback ever.

Yes, but this has nothing to do with what is going on right now with players getting tendered because of the new rules due to the upcoming uncapped season. Antoine Bethea just got tendered by the Colts.

Speaking of tenders, the Dolphins just gave Ronnie Brown a first round tender:

Sources: Miami Dolphins tender running back Ronnie Brown - ESPN

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Yes, but this has nothing to do with what is going on right now with players getting tendered because of the new rules due to the upcoming uncapped season. Antoine Bethea just got tendered by the Colts.

Speaking of tenders, the Dolphins just gave Ronnie Brown a first round tender:

Sources: Miami Dolphins tender running back Ronnie Brown - ESPN

I realize that. I was commenting on how the Colts can get away with the approach of building from within. They are above average in talent evaluation so when they draft someone, they can typically count on them to fit. And when you can pencil in 28 points a game, you can be more patient in other areas.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Is it not true that the Colts (for just one example) try to build from within? It seems to me that the Colts rarely make big free agent splashes. They draft folks, develop them, and then at least try to pay them for services rendered over time. To be fair, they don't pay everyone and a number of Colts have walked to other teams. But, in general, rather than shopping outside of the organization for free agents, they try to draft people, develop them, and then give them market-value second contracts whenever possible. Such a dynamic rewards player loyalty with organizational loyalty. Is this not true?

Face it we're the Real Madrid of the NFL. Read over this and tell me if this sounds familiar.

Alonso deal ends Real Madrid spending spree, says Valdano - Transfers - ESPN Soccernet

Florentino Perez defends Real Madrid's spending spree on Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo | European Football - Times Online

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Face it we're the Real Madrid of the NFL. Read over this and tell me if this sounds familiar.

Alonso deal ends Real Madrid spending spree, says Valdano - Transfers - ESPN Soccernet

Florentino Perez defends Real Madrid's spending spree on Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo | European Football - Times Online

Except that Real Madrid is more successful than we are.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Except that Real Madrid is more successful than we are.

Not lately. Well recently they started to get back on track but they've been relatively mediocre since 2002. At least by their standards.