Who should we go for in Free Agency?

[JoeRedskin]

Brandon Browner may hit the market. If so, I would expect some real interest from Scot McC.

Source: Patriots have allowed Brandon Browner to explore value around NFL | The Blitz | with Jeff Howe & Karen Guregian | Boston Herald

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Brandon Browner may hit the market. If so, I would expect some real interest from Scot McC.

Source: Patriots have allowed Brandon Browner to explore value around NFL | The Blitz | with Jeff Howe & Karen Guregian | Boston Herald

I'd be shocked if SM signed Browner.

[Skins4L]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Brandon Browner may hit the market. If so, I would expect some real interest from Scot McC.

Source: Patriots have allowed Brandon Browner to explore value around NFL | The Blitz | with Jeff Howe & Karen Guregian | Boston Herald

yes!
please god.

[Alvin Walton]

Revis Island for sale.

Source: Patriots decline Revis' $20M option

[JoeRedskin]

Just to be clear, you would sign Baluga for 8-9M/year even though his current team wouldn't match $7M/yr?

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Just to be clear, you would sign Baluga for 8-9M/year even though his current team wouldn't match $7M/yr?

Short answer: Yes.

Now, what does what the Packers are willing to pay for him have to do with what some other team is willing to pay? They apparently have a another plan for RT. Good for them.

Please don't tell me that they are best able to judge his worth. First of all, they are a small market team not noted for spending. Secondly, for some reason they just re-signed a slot receiver for $10MM per season so I guess that about takes care of FA for them.

Again, I would do it but Scot most likely won't.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Just to be clear, you would sign Baluga for 8-9M/year even though his current team wouldn't match $7M/yr?

Fuck no I wouldn't. Dude is always hurt. Missed 7 games in 2012. Missed all of 2013, and missed a game in 2015. We've already been down this road with Jamaal Brown. You'd think Skins fans would learn a lesson.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Fuck no I wouldn't. Dude is always hurt. Missed 7 games in 2012. Missed all of 2013, and missed a game in 2015. We've already been down this road with Jamaal Brown. You'd think Skins fans would learn a lesson.

Well Jamal Brown was a trade. We lost draft picks out of that deal. Wouldn't be the case with Bulaga.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Just to be clear, you would sign Baluga for 8-9M/year even though his current team wouldn't match $7M/yr?

I say no. Bulaga is best in the run game and struggles more in pass pro. We already have tackles who fit that description.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Lotus

I say no. Bulaga is best in the run game and struggles more in pass pro. We already have tackles who fit that description.

Per Pro Football Focus:

"This past season was easily the most important for Bulaga’s career. Coming off of consecutive season-ending injuries, he needed to prove that he could stay on the field and perform up to his peak 2011 level. To tell the story of his season you need to break it into two halves. Over the first half Bulaga graded at -0.7 overall, but after the bye in Week 9 he found his groove and turned into the Pro Bowl level talent he was prior to his injuries.

From Weeks 10-17 his +12.6 grade ranked ninth out of all tackles and topped all right tackles. His 97.1 Pass Blocking Efficiency rating over that time ranked sixth overall. This second-half run was exactly the finish he needed to propel him towards free agency.

Bryan Bulaga struggled as a rookie and then turned into a Pro-Bowl level tackle in 2011. He then suffered two lost seasons via injury before finally hitting his groove again the second half of last season.

If Bulaga can continue to stay healthy he has the ability to be a Top 10-15 tackle, and perhaps even more. He is also one of the few who plays well both in the run game and in pass protection."

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Per Pro Football Focus:

"This past season was easily the most important for Bulaga’s career. Coming off of consecutive season-ending injuries, he needed to prove that he could stay on the field and perform up to his peak 2011 level. To tell the story of his season you need to break it into two halves. Over the first half Bulaga graded at -0.7 overall, but after the bye in Week 9 he found his groove and turned into the Pro Bowl level talent he was prior to his injuries.

From Weeks 10-17 his +12.6 grade ranked ninth out of all tackles and topped all right tackles. His 97.1 Pass Blocking Efficiency rating over that time ranked sixth overall. This second-half run was exactly the finish he needed to propel him towards free agency.

Bryan Bulaga struggled as a rookie and then turned into a Pro-Bowl level tackle in 2011. He then suffered two lost seasons via injury before finally hitting his groove again the second half of last season.

If Bulaga can continue to stay healthy he has the ability to be a Top 10-15 tackle, and perhaps even more. He is also one of the few who plays well both in the run game and in pass protection."

Good to know. I had read analysis and watched him play differently.

[Skinzman]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Just to be clear, you would sign Baluga for 8-9M/year even though his current team wouldn't match $7M/yr?

As much as I would love to solve the RT position, 8-9m for a RT would make him the highest paid true RT in the league if im not mistaken. If he can switch to LT and still perform at a high level, the security it would provide (plus TW is a FA in a year) might be worth it. But if he cant slide over to LT and play effectively, then no I wouldnt.

[CRedskinsRule]

I would be ok with Bulaga at 9. One, I think RT has been atrocious for EVER, and ought to be addressed effectively. Two, it gives us stability and leverage with TW. I like TW, but he's still one strike from a year suspension, and he hit a wall with his health. Having a guy like Bulaga covers you on both fronts. Maybe it forces the hand to pay more to TW, but just as likely it keeps you from being forced to tag him.

Now let's talk Revis Island.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I would be ok with Bulaga at 9. One, I think RT has been atrocious for EVER, and ought to be addressed effectively. Two, it gives us stability and leverage with TW. I like TW, but he's still one strike from a year suspension, and he hit a wall with his health. Having a guy like Bulaga covers you on both fronts. Maybe it forces the hand to pay more to TW, but just as likely it keeps you from being forced to tag him.

Now let's talk Revis Island.

Rolando McClain also!!!!!!! lol

[Skins4L]

Mike Iupati wouldn't be a good signing. Ill put a skins diehard wager on it. hes an elite RUN BLOCKER... hes not versatile. we need a hybrid but im looking more for just a smart player who excels in the pass blocking side.