Official (not rumors) 2013 NFL Free Agency Thread

[Deus Irae]

Brent Grimes signs with Miami. 1yr deal for $5.5 million

Same price ballpark as Talib.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

Brent Grimes signs with Miami. 1yr deal for $5.5 million

If he is healthy that is a great deal for a CB like him...if he has lingering issues..we will see

 

[ausbacker]

If he is healthy that is a great deal for a CB like him...if he has lingering issues..we will see

At that price coming off an achilles injury... screams risk to me. They are an injury that is notorious for lingering after effects.

 

[Froob]

At that price coming off an achilles injury... screams risk to me. They are an injury that is notorious for lingering after effects.

Only a one year deal tho. I mean, unless fins were going to spend to the cap, doesn't really matter unless your the dolphins owner and don't want to waste money.

 

[supafly]

Lots of swapping going on in Miami, which may/may not offset some of their choices:

Wheeler--Burnett

Ellerbe--Dansby

Grimes--S.Smith

Keller--Fasano

(I'm not seeing as much clear cut upgrade here as some may, although it certainly has potential--still a big "IF" though)



Other notable losses:

Jake Long

Reggie Bush


Key additions that weren't necessarily swaps:

Mike Wallace

Brandon Gibson

 

[ausbacker]

Only a one year deal tho. I mean, unless fins were going to spend to the cap, doesn't really matter unless your the dolphins owner and don't want to waste money.

Every roster move matters Froob. One year prove it or injury insurance deal still matter this season. No doubt it's a high risk high reward signing, but I wouldn't put that deal together. I've seen inauspicious achilles injuries last for some time in athletes. As an explosive athlete, it's not the type of thing you want to be dealing with, especially as you start to push age.

 

[Ozymandias]

Bills signed QB Kevin Kolb to a two-year, $13 million contract.

https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/318168057157660672

 

[DaBruinz]

Lots of swapping going on in Miami, which may/may not offset some of their choices:

Wheeler--Burnett

Ellerbe--Dansby

Grimes--S.Smith

Keller--Fasano

(I'm not seeing as much clear cut upgrade here as some may, although it certainly has potential--still a big "IF" though)



Other notable losses:

Jake Long

Reggie Bush


Key additions that weren't necessarily swaps:

Mike Wallace

Brandon Gibson

Miami will almost definitely be adding a OT in the 1st round. Their WR corps is kinda scary with Wallace, Hartline, Gibson and Bess. Add Keller in there and they could be pretty tough.

 

[YearbookCurfew]

Bills signed QB Kevin Kolb to a two-year, $13 million contract.

https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/318168057157660672

I thought he would actually stay in ARI. I think our pass defense can handle him though.

 

[Frezo]

Bills signed QB Kevin Kolb to a two-year, $13 million contract.

https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/318168057157660672

Hey, "Off The Grid"... It Worked!!

 

[mgteich]

I'm not sure whether you are sarcastic about the quality of Kolb as a passer, or with regard our "outstanding" pass defense.

I thought he would actually stay in ARI. I think our pass defense can handle him though.

 

[supafly]

Miami will almost definitely be adding a OT in the 1st round. Their WR corps is kinda scary with Wallace, Hartline, Gibson and Bess. Add Keller in there and they could be pretty tough.

Your point is certainly valid. I do believe that they will take over as the clear #2 team in the division, and their future definitely looks much brighter than this time a year ago. This will be Jeff Ireland's make/break timeline in the next season or two, so I totally agree with their aggressiveness.

There are many rumors that Bess may be the odd man out, we'll have to see if that is true or not. Either way, they have improved upon their WR group and QB.

I do however, question some of these "lateral" moves somewhat. They could shake out either way which may not lead to the improvement that many currently see in those specific areas.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

Your point is certainly valid. I do believe that they will take over as the clear #2 team in the division, and their future definitely looks much brighter than this time a year ago. This will be Jeff Ireland's make/break timeline in the next season or two, so I totally agree with their aggressiveness.

There are many rumors that Bess may be the odd man out, we'll have to see if that is true or not. Either way, they have improved upon their WR group and QB.

I do however, question some of these "lateral" moves somewhat. They could shake out either way which may not lead to the improvement that many currently see in those specific areas.

I don't think wallace will provide like people think he will or his contract says..he will be this years haynesworth...not that bad..but won't be anything great and not close to the #3 WR he is getting paid like

 

[Love The Drake]

I dont have a big enough post count to create my own but a friend of mine just messaged me that a friend of his who has ties to breaking sports news claims that the Patriots and Browns. Are in discussions for a blockbuster of a trade.
Keep in mind he claims this is a lock but like you I am untrusting but just thought I'd share what I was told if it does come to fruition we will all be happy.
The rumor has Mallett and our 2014 4th round pick to the Browns for Joe Haden a second rounder this year or next he claimed the patriots wanted a pick this year.
The rumor also claims the patriots are asking for a conditional pick next year as high as a 2.
This would be a true blockbuster deal and I believe robbing the Browns.
This gives us a top 5 defensiveback and instantly solidifies our secondary then we can focus on the draft for wide outs or defensive line.
Flame away it sounds to good to be true but if Lombardi really wants Mallett appearantly they are ready to pony up.
No Jason Campbell will not be their starter Mallett is their man and the Patriots would be crazy to Turn this down if true unless they don't rhino Brady has 3.more dominant years left.

 

[Deus Irae]

I dont have a big enough post count to create my own but a friend of mine just messaged me that a friend of his who has ties to breaking sports news claims that the Patriots and Browns. Are in discussions for a blockbuster of a trade.
Keep in mind he claims this is a lock but like you I am untrusting but just thought I'd share what I was told if it does come to fruition we will all be happy.
The rumor has Mallett and our 2014 4th round pick to the Browns for Joe Haden a second rounder this year or next he claimed the patriots wanted a pick this year.
The rumor also claims the patriots are asking for a conditional pick next year as high as a 2.
This would be a true blockbuster deal and I believe robbing the Browns.
This gives us a top 5 defensiveback and instantly solidifies our secondary then we can focus on the draft for wide outs or defensive line.
Flame away it sounds to good to be true but if Lombardi really wants Mallett appearantly they are ready to pony up.
No Jason Campbell will not be their starter Mallett is their man and the Patriots would be crazy to Turn this down if true unless they don't rhino Brady has 3.more dominant years left.

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The Joe Haden aspect is interesting
Its possible could you imagine putting Haden on the field with Talib
Two things stop this from happening one Lombardi would have to be ****coo for cocoa puffs to part with Hayden.
2. Hayden will want paid sooner rather than later.
Now a move into their 1st round seems more logical.
Something like the Patriots trade Mallett and the 29th pick for clevelands 1st and third picks this year.
And a conditional pick as high as a second next year.
That would be exciting.

 

[EwanSellars]

getting joe haden would be insane i hope this is true but im doubting it maybe ryan mallett and a 3rd for joe haden and a 2nd next year but im not sure hopefully this happens and we will just have to see

 

[Love The Drake]

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I know I've been hoping for this and predicting it that's why when I got a message that my friends bookie said it was in his words close to a lock I got excited its pry for not but I hope this is true easily boosts our defense to top 10 before the draft.
Again I wanted to call it ahead of time if it indeed happens like the man said,

 

[yopats]

Re: Re: Official (not rumors) 2013 NFL Free Agency Thread

I know I've been hoping for this and predicting it that's why when I got a message that my friends bookie said it was in his words close to a lock I got excited its pry for not but I hope this is true easily boosts our defense to top 10 before the draft.
Again I wanted to call it ahead of time if it indeed happens like the man said,

April fools a day early...

 

[signbabybrady]

I know I've been hoping for this and predicting it that's why when I got a message that my friends bookie said it was in his words close to a lock I got excited its pry for not but I hope this is true easily boosts our defense to top 10 before the draft.
Again I wanted to call it ahead of time if it indeed happens like the man said,

So this rumor comes from a bookie?

Should see if he will take a bet against it happening.

 

[Love The Drake]

I just reached out to the guy and seriously asked him how legit and sure you are he said 80 percent chance it would happen you know these things always have ways to fall thru but this would be a reason BB didn't go after any other defensive backs besides retaining our own and A strong safety in Wilson.
So it makes sense and it would be awesome unlikely sure but the guy doesn't just feed rumors unless he has a creditible source.