2010 NFL Off-Season Rumors and Reports (Week 8)

[tryfuhl]

Okay, I think that it's Week 8 (and a half), since Week 1 started March 5th, the beginning of the season. The Tuesday after Week 10 being when RFAs must sign their tenders by or forgo playing this year.

Was waiting for Smoot to start this, but got antsy. Let's go.

[Ruhskins]

Wait, I thought we were still in week 5? Did we go through a time portal? I'm lost.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

no, its week 8. we've just been in week 5 all april because smoot has decided he will only participate in mandatory mod activities. evidently, he's not happy with his contract and is hoping to get traded to extremeskins. Atleast that's what Clayton and JLC have been reporting. Schefter indicated that that Smoot is no longer on the market and we arent "actively shopping him" anymore, although they are "listening to offers." Personally, i don't see what the difference is. Word is out he's on the market and he's one of the best in the business. Rumor has it, we're interested in someone called TK who fits the moderating scheme we have at ES, but it can't be a 1-for-1 trade. I read on the bleacherreport that we want Jumbo included in the deal as well.

Personally, I wouldnt trade Smoot for anyof them. Unless he's willing to give back atleast $20 Million of the signing bonus on his most recent contract extension and then split that up among warpath members who currently have between 2,200 and 2,250 posts.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

no, its week 8. we've just been in week 5 all april because smoot has decided he will only participate in mandatory mod activities. evidently, he's not happy with his contract and is hoping to get traded to extremeskins.

Oooo, here we go again. LOL. Actually I heard he stated "He would do what ever the WP wanted, but if he wants to be the best Mod in the Forums then this is what he needs to do" I'm not buying the media hype on this one!

[SmootSmack]

Wasn't actually planning on having any more of these threads after the draft....and I'm still holding out of the voluntary mod sessions

[BigHairedAristocrat]

I personally like these threads as its easy to keep the FA conversation in one place, although i think a weekly thread might be somewhat unnecessary. Maybe monthly or just keep one going until it gets too big.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I personally like these threads as its easy to keep the FA conversation in one place, although i think a weekly thread might be somewhat unnecessary. Maybe monthly or just keep one going until it gets too big.

Agree. it's a good place to put misc. reports and updates.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Wasn't actually planning on having any more of these threads after the draft....and I'm still holding out of the voluntary mod sessions

Ahh.. well this one can get a title change and live....

[johno]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Wasn't actually planning on having any more of these threads after the draft....and I'm still holding out of the voluntary mod sessions

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

no, its week 8. we've just been in week 5 all april because smoot has decided he will only participate in mandatory mod activities. evidently, he's not happy with his contract and is hoping to get traded to extremeskins. Atleast that's what Clayton and JLC have been reporting. Schefter indicated that that Smoot is no longer on the market and we arent "actively shopping him" anymore, although they are "listening to offers." Personally, i don't see what the difference is. Word is out he's on the market and he's one of the best in the business. Rumor has it, we're interested in someone called TK who fits the moderating scheme we have at ES, but it can't be a 1-for-1 trade. I read on the bleacherreport that we want Jumbo included in the deal as well.

Personally, I wouldnt trade Smoot for anyof them. Unless he's willing to give back atleast $20 Million of the signing bonus on his most recent contract extension and then split that up among warpath members who currently have between 2,200 and 2,250 posts.

Well what if ES is willing to throw in a few Rookie subscribers? say 50 subscribers with less then 500 posts?

[diehardskin2982]

Smoot any news on the TO or Darren Sharper front... I saw an insider article on it.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

Smoot any news on the TO or Darren Sharper front... I saw an insider article on it.

Nothing new. There's no real interest right now as I understand it

[CultBrennan59]

I agree with Mark Schlerth, Alan Faneca would look good in a Skins uniform this year.

[MTK]

Just heard the Cards are interested in Faneca.

[tryfuhl]

As expected the Raiders should be cutting Russell soon

Clayton: Raiders preparing to cut Russell - AFC West Blog - ESPN