2009 Free Agents

[cpayne5]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

My god do we really want one giant thread? What is this aversion to starting new threads lately?

Ditto. I think the idea of having one thread for all free agent talk is retarded. Break out individual subjects (ie, players) into its own thread. That's what threads are for! Much easier to sift through multiple threads than it is a single thread with 800 posts.

[CRedskinsRule]

I like both, the one big generic thread that catches all the names and trades, and then spinoffs, when a player of merit (by the thread starter at least) comes available or is signed. I've really enjoyed the board so far this off season.

[SmootSmack]

I tend to look at this thread more as a news wire. Just a place to dump all the news about free agents throughout the league.

But when we're talking about Redskins players, or players we are or could/should be targeting those merit their own threads.

[Nflnick11]

doughty sucks, hopefully he'll be cut by the start of the season

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Nflnick11

doughty sucks, hopefully he'll be cut by the start of the season

Shouldn't this be in a separate thread... :FIREdevil

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Shouldn't this be in a separate thread... :FIREdevil

why settle for one when you can have 13?

[skinsfan_nn]

The possible JT move to NE would come of no surprise.

COULD JASON TAYLOR WIND UP IN NEW ENGLAND?
Posted by Aaron Wilson on March 11, 2009, 4:05 p.m.

After creating a void at outside linebacker when they traded Mike Vrabel to the Kansas City Chiefs, the New England Patriots are regarded as a potential destination for veteran free agent defensive end Jason Taylor, according to Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe.

A six-time Pro Bowl selection who leads all current NFL players with 120 1/2 sacks, Taylor, 34, was cut earlier this month by the Washington Redskins.

According to the Globe, Taylor, 34, would fit the Patriots’ need for a proven pass rusher. The point is seconded by Dave Hyde of the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel.

Plus, as the article notes, Taylor and Tom Brady are good friends.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

The possible JT move to NE would come of no surprise.

COULD JASON TAYLOR WIND UP IN NEW ENGLAND?
Posted by Aaron Wilson on March 11, 2009, 4:05 p.m.

After creating a void at outside linebacker when they traded Mike Vrabel to the Kansas City Chiefs, the New England Patriots are regarded as a potential destination for veteran free agent defensive end Jason Taylor, according to Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe.

A six-time Pro Bowl selection who leads all current NFL players with 120 1/2 sacks, Taylor, 34, was cut earlier this month by the Washington Redskins.

According to the Globe, Taylor, 34, would fit the Patriots’ need for a proven pass rusher. The point is seconded by Dave Hyde of the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel.

Plus, as the article notes, Taylor and Tom Brady are good friends.

Better him that Peppers I say. Darth Hoody is going to brainwash JT into going to OTAs and he will inject him with his magic formula that makes old defensive players stay healthy and play well.

[dmek25]

Rebuilding secondary, Eagles sign safety Baker

[Ruhskins]

Boy, I sure hope one of those 7 defensive lineman can play wideout. LOL. On a serious note, getting a traffic violation(s) is not a big deal, however given Burress' troubles, I wonder how will this affect him (and whether this will tick off Goodell).

Plaxico Scores 4 Tickets from Cops -- In One Day - TMZ.com

[skinsfan_nn]

I would be surprised if the iggles don't get in mix to acquire Boldin. They have I think 12 draft picks (or something crazy?) and a lot of cap space. And the need.

CARDINALS SHOPPING BOLDIN
Posted by Mike Florio on March 12, 2009, 3:59 p.m.

Kurt Warner might get to keep his $2 million, after all.

A league source tells us that the Arizona Cardinals are shopping receiver Anquan Boldin to potential trade partners.

Warner recently has suggested that he’d devote a portion of his salary to signing Boldin to a new contract. (We don’t think Warner really means it.)

Boldin, a six-year veteran, is signed through 2010. He has wanted for roughly a year a significant increase from his current range of $2.5 million to $3 million.

With teammate Larry Fitzgerald at $10 million per year, Boldin is believed to want at least $9 million annually.

Boldin previously has requested a trade. At one point after the Super Bowl, Boldin said that he would not sign a new deal with the Cardinals, and that he wanted to be dealt to a new team. More recently, he had softened in his position, expressing a willingness to consider a new long-term contract to stay with the team.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

I would be surprised if the iggles don't get in mix to acquire Boldin. They have I think 12 draft picks (or something crazy?) and a lot of cap space. And the need.

CARDINALS SHOPPING BOLDIN
Posted by Mike Florio on March 12, 2009, 3:59 p.m.

Kurt Warner might get to keep his $2 million, after all.

A league source tells us that the Arizona Cardinals are shopping receiver Anquan Boldin to potential trade partners.

Warner recently has suggested that he’d devote a portion of his salary to signing Boldin to a new contract. (We don’t think Warner really means it.)

Boldin, a six-year veteran, is signed through 2010. He has wanted for roughly a year a significant increase from his current range of $2.5 million to $3 million.

With teammate Larry Fitzgerald at $10 million per year, Boldin is believed to want at least $9 million annually.

Boldin previously has requested a trade. At one point after the Super Bowl, Boldin said that he would not sign a new deal with the Cardinals, and that he wanted to be dealt to a new team. More recently, he had softened in his position, expressing a willingness to consider a new long-term contract to stay with the team.

I would wait for someone else to report this, if this is true, I wonder what has happened.

[T.O.Killa]

I am getting really pissed off that we have not addressed the lb situation. The Bills are meeting with Crowell and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are have started negotiations with Crowell.
KFFL - Angelo Crowell, LB, Buffalo Bills

[vallin21]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

I am getting really pissed off that we have not addressed the lb situation. The Bills are meeting with Crowell and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are have started negotiations with Crowell.
KFFL - Angelo Crowell, LB, Buffalo Bills

Me too. I thought we'd at least have a visit with him already.

[skinsfan_nn]

Our old Redskin foe/ Local Hampton Roads kid gets the axe! Don't drink and drive next time fool!

CHIEFS “TERMINATE” DAVID MACKLIN
Posted by Mike Florio on March 18, 2009, 4:36 p.m.

The new Kansas City Chiefs don’t mess around.

Two players have been arrested since Scott Pioli became the G.M. And both players have been cut.

Or, in the case of cornerback David Macklin, terminated.

The release from the team bears the headline, “Chiefs Terminate CB David Macklin.”

The two-sentence statement reads as follows: “The Kansas City Chiefs terminated the contract of CB David Macklin on Wednesday. Macklin played in four games with the Chiefs in 2008.”

Macklin was busted five days ago for DUI.

Earlier in the offseason, tight end Michael Merritt was arrested for possession of marijuana. He was later released.

It remains to be seen whether the new-look NFLPA fights the decision to “terminate” Macklin. Under the substance abuse policy, the league has exclusive jurisdiction to discipline players for criminal charges arising from alcohol use or abuse. Thus, the union could choose to argue that the Chiefs were not permitted to take action of any kind against him.

Then again, the fact that the move came in the offseason greatly reduces Macklin’s potential losses. He played in only four games last season, and likely wasn’t a lock to make the 53-man roster.