****** "Official" 2012 Franchise Tag Thread ******

[Deus Irae]

One last note on the way out the door, and it's regarding Davis....

Multiple league sources tells PFT it’s not a done deal, yet.

It very well could happen. But it is not yet official, and Davis has not yet been told he’ll definitely be tagged.

Franchise tag for Fred Davis isn’t a done deal, yet | ProFootballTalk

 

[MSU]

Mods should change the title to unofficial. Dues incorrectly used official, but I'm sure it was a honest mistake.

 

[patsinthesnow]

I'm starting to think James Ihedigbo will be starting opening day at FS. A 2nd-3rd rookie in a piss poor class won't beat him out, and the safety market is dry.........

 

[JackBauer]

I'm starting to think James Ihedigbo will be starting opening day at FS. A 2nd-3rd rookie in a piss poor class won't beat him out, and the safety market is dry.........

There's not a snowball's chance in hell this happens, IMO. BB knows dig ain't going to cut it just as well as the rest of us.

Mods should remove the quotes from "official" in the thread title, just to piss certain terrible posters off.

 

[MSU]

I'm starting to think James Ihedigbo will be starting opening day at FS. A 2nd-3rd rookie in a piss poor class won't beat him out, and the safety market is dry.........

Eh, even if he doesn't start on opening day I'm sure he will eventually. Ching getting injured is pretty much a lock it seems.

 

[patsinthesnow]

There's not a snowball's chance in hell this happens, IMO. BB knows dig ain't going to cut it just as well as the rest of us.

Mods should remove the quotes from "official" in the thread title, just to piss certain terrible posters off.

Oh, I Agree and I hope not, I wasn't saying that in a positive light lol. But really, with Tyvon Branch & Dashon Goldson tagged, a terrible FS class in the draft, what is left?

 

[JackBauer]

Oh, I Agree and I hope not, I wasn't saying that in a positive light lol. But really, with Tyvon Branch & Dashon Goldson tagged, a terrible FS class in the draft, what is left?

Mark Barron could be okay, I think.

Maybe Michael Griffin.

I'd rather say screw it and move McCourty to FS permanently than endure another year with Dig starting at safety.

 

[patsinthesnow]

Mark Barron could be okay, I think.

Maybe Michael Griffin.

I'd rather say screw it and move McCourty to FS permanently than endure another year with Dig starting at safety.

It'd appear Griffin would be the best option, but it may be tough to land him, being the #1 safety now on the market.

Dwight Lowery played good for the Jaguars at FS, everyone else is just bad out on the market.

If we draft a CB in round 1 or 2 I could see the permanent Mccourty switch as you say.

 

[tatepatsfan]

Calais Campbell now too Cardinals franchise Calais Campbell | ProFootballTalk

 

[ayjackson]

Mods should change the title to unofficial. Dues incorrectly used official, but I'm sure it was a honest mistake.

The thread's official, not the tags.

 

[MSU]

The thread's official, not the tags.

Yes, but Dues isn't in a position of power to make anything official. Its not a huge deal, just pointing out his mistake because it may cause confusion for some members.

 

[Clonamery]

Yes, but Dues isn't in a position of power to make anything official. Its not a huge deal, just pointing out his mistake because it may cause confusion for some members.

Only you, evidently.

 

[MSU]

Only you, evidently.

Only moderators actually. But I appreciate the compliment, bro.

 

[Deus Irae]

The list, to date, on NFL.com:

Campbell
Grimes
Rice
Branch
Jackson
Goldson
Davis

and a pair of kickers,
Mike Nugent
Phil Dawson

NFL.com news: Teams that have used franchise tags on 2012 free agents

 

[jsull87]

The list, to date, on NFL.com:

Campbell
Grimes
Rice
Branch
Jackson
Goldson
Davis

and a pair of kickers,
Mike Nugent
Phil Dawson

NFL.com news: Teams that have used franchise tags on 2012 free agents

Most dissapointed in the Goldson and Branch tags as they would seem to affect the patriots market for need possitions the most.

 

[Deus Irae]

Tag Day continues, even though it’s now technically Tag Night.

The Bears have announced the placement of their franchise tag on running back Matt Forte.

Bears place franchise tag on Matt Forte | ProFootballTalk

 

[BTTA]

Thanks for doing this, Deus, an important thread.

 

[Deus Irae]

Thanks for doing this, Deus, an important thread.

My pleasure....


And in some possibly (eventually) Patriots related tag news:

Rams free agent receiver Brandon Lloyd won’t be getting one.

Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch confirmed Saturday that the Rams “haven’t used their [tag]” on Lloyd and “aren’t expected to do so” ahead of March 5.

Rams won’t be tagging Brandon Lloyd | ProFootballTalk

 

[PatsSox363804]

Jay Glazer
@JayGlazer
On the news side, was just told the Saints have placed the franchise tag on QB Drew Brees.
11 minutes ago via UberSocial for iPhone

Nicks and Colston both likely hitting the market.

 

[Ring 6]

Jay Glazer
@JayGlazer
On the news side, was just told the Saints have placed the franchise tag on QB Drew Brees.
11 minutes ago via UberSocial for iPhone

Nicks and Colston both likely hitting the market.

Interesting that Brees wouldn't work out a deal to allow them to keep someone else with the tag. I wonder if there is some type of collusion among the 3, since Brees was staying any way and the other 2 wanted to test the market.