Official NFL Free Agency Thread

[UNHWildCats]

discuss

[Fresno St. Alum]

Lance Briggs & Asante Samuel may be the first couple big names to sign with new teams in the next day or two

[Fresno St. Alum]

I'm hearing Samuel to the Saints
Briggs to the 49'ers

we will see

[UNHWildCats]

if someone gives Samuel $10mm per year..... they should be sent to the mental ward :p

[UNHWildCats]

what position does Briggs play and how old is he?

[Fresno St. Alum]

Briggs is 27 and plays LB

[UNHWildCats]

hmm a young LB..... maybe the Pats will be calling

[Fresno St. Alum]

god I hope not. you guys don't need anymore players. plus you just resigned bruschi

[UNHWildCats]

yea but we released Rosevelt Colvin and Seau is probably retiring, so were down 2 LBs

[CatFan22]

yea but we released Rosevelt Colvin and Seau is probably retiring, so were down 2 LBs

Thank God.

[Fresno St. Alum]

they said seau needs surgery on both of his shoulders

[Fresno St. Alum]

I wonder where RB Michael Turner will land.

I hear DeSean Foster is looking at the Bucs and the 49'ers.

I hope he doesn't go to the 49'ers since Gore is on my fantasy team

[GeauxLions94]

Samuel would be good pickup for Saints, who need secondary help. Also heard Saints are going after Jonathan Vilma (J-E-T-S) xthumbsupx and Jeremy Shockey (Giants) xnonono2x xnonono2x xnonono2x xnonono2x xnonono2x xnonono2x xnonono2x xnonono2x xnonono2x xnonono2x xnonono2x xnonono2x xnonono2x

[Fresno St. Alum]

I don't think Shockey is leaving the Giants

[Fresno St. Alum]

found this on an NFL board. I wonder what round the pick will be. I also wonder if the will still spend the money to go after samuel

Jets | Team trades Vilma to New Orleans
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:04:17 -0800

Updating a previous item, Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the New York Jets have agreed in principle to trade LB Jonathan Vilma to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a conditional draft pick based on Vilma's playing time.

[Poly Pigskin]

I wonder where RB Michael Turner will land.

I hear DeSean Foster is looking at the Bucs and the 49'ers.

I hope he doesn't go to the 49'ers since Gore is on my fantasy team

Foster signed a 2 year deal with the Niners. If they can pick up a solid D-lineman I'll be satisfied, I think they can get everything else through the draft.

[whitey]

New York Jets have agreed in principle to trade LB Jonathan Vilma to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a conditional draft pick based on Vilma's playing time.

No one knows what the possibilities for this pick will be yet. Hopefully word leaks out soon because this Jets fan really wants to know. The only thing I know right now is it's going to depend on playing time and Vilma's performance in 2008.

I'm really sad to see Vilma go. He was my favorite defensive player. I'll be the first to admit that he wasn't a good fit in the 3-4 defense, but I often wondered why Mangini was so stubborn and never just went with the 4-3 since all the personnel were already in place. The Saints are getting one heck of a player if he stays healthy.

The Jets are certainly cleaning house though. DeWayne Robertson will also likely be on the move this offseason. And if he doesn't wind up on a new team he'll be playing DE in the 3-4 now that the Jets just made this move:


John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the New York Jets will acquire Carolina Panthers DT Kris Jenkins in exchange for a third- and fifth-round draft pick.

That's an excellent pickup! xthumbsupx

Jets also are already in touch with Faneca's agent as are the Rams and 49ers. I'm not quite sold on Faneca for this team, but hell he would be a tremendous (can't stress tremendous enough) upgrade over the poop we were playing at LG last season.

[nwFL Griz]

I've heard the Bucs are also looking at Shockey.

[TheValleyRaider]

I'd be surprised if the Giants trade away Shockey. They made all kinds of noise during and after the postseason about keeping him on board and what a great player he's been for them.

I haven't seen much in terms of G-men interest in free agents, mostly trying to resign their guys and some mid-level FAs. FS Gibril Wilson is our biggest potential FA name, and since we can't seem to get a contract with him, the Raiders, Eagles, Jags and Broncos are all supposedly interested.

The Giants have also expressed interest in engineering trades for DeAngelo Hall or Marcus Trufant

[gmoney55]

Any of you Giants fans know much or have an opinion on Kawika Mitchell? He signed with Buffalo today.

[UNHWildCats]

Anderson stays with Browns

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/23407385/

[Peems]

What's the lastest on Briggs? I'll be glad if he's a niner just as long as he doesn't drive over xlolx

[TheValleyRaider]

Any of you Giants fans know much or have an opinion on Kawika Mitchell? He signed with Buffalo today.

He signed with Buffalo? That's too bad, for us

He's a nice player, tough and physical. BBI considers him not as quick or athletic as you'd want in a weakside linebacker. He'll be a nice addition for the Bills' D, certainly, and I gotta think they'll put him in spots to succeed.

I guess we're in the market for a LB now...

[spelunker64]

Sounds like Mike Turner is a possibility in Chicago.

Madieu Williams signs with the Vikes, and they are the contender for B. Berrian as well

[spelunker64]

Tommy Kelly gets $18M guaranteed in Oakland???

[spelunker64]

What's the lastest on Briggs? I'll be glad if he's a niner just as long as he doesn't drive over xlolx

There sure was a lot of talk about him last year, but it's been pretty quiet this year.

[LacesOut]

Rumor regarding my Iggles.....if they can sign Asante Samuel (he is visiting with them today as I type this), then they'll trade CB Lito Shepard to Arizona along with a pick for Larry Fitzgerald. I don't see that happening though. But it sure would be nice!

Also, I'm fairly certain they'll sign LB/DE Chris Clemons from Oakland to be a pass rushing specialist, I think he had 8 sacks last season. They need someone on the other side of the D line to compliment Trent Cole to rush the QB.

[LacesOut]

Tommy Kelly gets $18M guaranteed in Oakland???

In Free Agency, just about every player gets overpaid. Even marginal ones. We see it in MLB, NFL, NBA, and I'm assuming the NHL (not totally sure about the NHL as I'm not a fan).

[spelunker64]

NHL guys get paid?

[spelunker64]

Vilma to Saints for 4th rounder

[LacesOut]

NHL guys get paid?

Well they have to fix their teeth and maintain their mulletts some way! LOL

[spelunker64]

Well they have to fix their teeth and maintain their mulletts some way! LOL

xlolx
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1360/1477197741_ab29c92a6c.jpg?v=0

[813Jag]

I've heard the Bucs are also looking at Shockey.
Right now the Bucs are looking at Algee Crumpler. They have lots of cap room.

[Peems]

xlolx
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1360/1477197741_ab29c92a6c.jpg?v=0

JAGR!!!!

[spelunker64]

Shockey isn't leaving NY

[UNHWildCats]

Rumor regarding my Iggles.....if they can sign Amante Samuel (he is visiting with them today as I type this), then they'll trade CB Lito Shepard to Arizona along with a pick for Larry Fitzgerald. I don't see that happening though. But it sure would be nice!

Also, I'm fairly certain they'll sign LB/DE Chris Clemons from Oakland to be a pass rushing specialist, I think he had 8 sacks last season. They need someone on the other side of the D line to compliment Trent Cole to rush the QB.
Asante

[spelunker64]

Kris Jenkins to J-E-T-S

[spelunker64]

Troy Williamson deal gets done, Jags for a 6th rounder, lucky that got that.

http://www.nestle.ca/NR/rdonlyres/62433100-3EE1-4B04-945A-7E9C2935435D/0/butterfinger_cta2.jpg

[spelunker64]

Alan Faneca getting close to a deal in NY

[whitey]

Vilma to Saints for 4th rounder

Well it's a 4th rounder that could be a 3rd rounder depending on performance. Blah. I was really hoping the Jets could do a little better and have it be a 3rd rounder that could turn into a 2nd rounder. Ah well. I guess there is little value in the NFL for LB's coming off of a major knee injury.

This really is a great deal for the Saints.

[Touchdown Yosef]

yea but we released Rosevelt Colvin and Seau is probably retiring, so were down 2 LBs

Aren't you expecting to offer Zach Thomas a contract? That would be right in line with your core of geriatric LB's. It does seem to work for the Pats though.

[UNHWildCats]

he signed with Dallas

[bluehenbillk]

Asante Samuel is an Eagle, press conference at 4:30pm.

http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080229/SPORTS/80229018

[UNHWildCats]

good luck

[spelunker64]

Jags add Cleo Lemmon and Jerry Porter as well

[spelunker64]

Shaun Rogers to Cincy for a 3rd and a 5th round pick

[Fresno St. Alum]

Jerry Porter seems like a good signing

[Fresno St. Alum]

Browns are giving the Packers a 2nd for DT Cory Williams

Damn, I hope Foster doesn't cut into very many of Gore's carries

[Peems]

Browns are giving the Packers a 2nd for DT Cory Williams

Damn, I hope Foster doesn't cut into very many of Gore's carries

You know you've gone too far in fantasy football when you become more worried about your "fake" RB's performance instead of worrying about your favorite team's real D.

[GeauxLions94]

found this on an NFL board. I wonder what round the pick will be. I also wonder if the will still spend the money to go after samuel

Jets | Team trades Vilma to New Orleans
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:04:17 -0800

Updating a previous item, Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the New York Jets have agreed in principle to trade LB Jonathan Vilma to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a conditional draft pick based on Vilma's playing time.


Well it's a 4th rounder that could be a 3rd rounder depending on performance. Blah. I was really hoping the Jets could do a little better and have it be a 3rd rounder that could turn into a 2nd rounder. Ah well. I guess there is little value in the NFL for LB's coming off of a major knee injury.

This really is a great deal for the Saints.

Vilma is a solid upgrade at linebacker for the Saints, who have been looking for a MLB ever since Sam Mills left for Carolina. If he plays like he did before the Jets went to the 3-4, the Saints will be a solid force in the NFC.

xbowx xbowx xbowx xbowx xbowx

[whitey]

If he plays like he did before the Jets went to the 3-4

That's the big mystery in all of this. I really hope he does since he's one of my favorite players but the guy just jogged for the first time since his surgery this week.

[whitey]

Also it appears the originally reports compensation for Vilma was incorrect. The real deal is the Saints 3rd or 4th pick in 2008, plus a conditional 2nd or 3rd pick in 2009 (depending on playing time & whether Vilma signs a long term deal with NO).

Also interesting is that if the Jets get the Saints 2nd rounder in 2009 the Jet will ship back one of their 4th round picks (They have their own and the Redskins) back to the Saints.

Complicated enough? :-)

[813Jag]

Bucs sign (http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/mar/01/sp-getting-reinforcements-lined-up/?sports-bucs) Center Jeff Faine and Tight End John Gilmore.

[813Jag]

Cowboys interested (http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/030108dnspowalker.372bc9d.html) in Javon Walker.

[Peems]

Cowboys interested (http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/030108dnspowalker.372bc9d.html) in Javon Walker.

Interesting. If they get Javon then to me it's a sign that they are clearly interested in going after McFadden. If they stay where they are in the draft now they are in perfect position to get a good WR

[813Jag]

Interesting. If they get Javon then to me it's a sign that they are clearly interested in going after McFadden. If they stay where they are in the draft now they are in perfect position to get a good WR
They have to look at making a move for McFadden. But the key is the health of Walker.

[ISUMatt]

The Chicago Bears let WR Bernard Berrian go to Minnesota 6 year contract, but THE ABSOLUTE SHOCKER...Bears re-sign LB Lance Briggs 6 yrs 36 mil...Briggs was insulted at a 7.4 mil offer, so Im gonna bet a LARGE chunk of this 36 mil is up front signing bonus, like 10 mil of it is my guess...Briggs is the fifth veteran player to agree to a new contract with the Bears since Feb. 18, following defensive end Alex Brown, quarterbacks Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton, and tight end Desmond Clark.

[Peems]

Looks like Fitzgerald is officially off the market. 4 years 40million with the cards. Sorry iggles

[spelunker64]

Julius Jones and TJ Duckett to Seattle looks to be the end of the SA era in the PNW