2021 NFL Free Agency/Trade News & Discussion: March Edition

[DaBruinz]

Interesting that the Broncos lowball Lindsay:

 

[Ross12]

Wonder if Trubisky is good enough for SF to part with Garoppolo. Maybe they think they can get somewhat similar production for a much lower price. They need cap space, Jimmy gives them over $20M.

 

[Deus Irae]

 

[Ross12]

Interesting that the Broncos lowball Lindsay:

I bet Bill looks at that one.

 

[Deus Irae]

 

[DaBruinz]

I bet Bill looks at that one.

Maybe.. though with Michel, Harris, and Taylor I'm not certain they will.

 

[Ross12]

Maybe.. though with Michel, Harris, and Taylor I'm not certain they will.

Not a need, but Lindsay is starter quality. If he can be had cheap, worth adding to the rotation. They do figure to lean on the run again this year.

 

[catent]

Lol at "in the perfect Patriots world."

The truth is probably somewhere in the middle. Godchaux, Jonnu, Bourne, and Anderson - I feel really great about. Safe choices who'll fit their respective roles here really well, IMO. Godchaux is freakishly strong - that dude does NOT move backwards, ever. You can't block him with one guy. Jonnu is a well-rounded TE with a ton of potential. Bourne does everything well, has improved each season, and runs really good routes. Anderson is a really solid rotational DL who can play anywhere along the line.

Judon I feel pretty darn good about - he's extremely good, just want to make sure he can stay mentally in the right place. On the whole feel solid about him and he's a great edge defender anytime he's on the field.

Agholar is the one that's a bit more boom-bust. Corey Davis got identical money (over 3 years instead of 2) - I think Davis is the safer choice, but Agholar has more potential (especially athletically). In some sense, you could argue Davis would be redundant, with them already having possession/MoF receivers (Edelman, Meyers, Harry, and now Bourne) - they need speed, athleticism, and a home-run threat, which Agholar is more so than Davis is.

Of course there is inherent risk, but I think overall you gotta feel pretty good about today.

I still want to see them add an athletic, dynamic RB to pair with Harris and to push Michel. Kenyon Drake would be nice.

 

[holyredeemer]

Not a glowing evaluation by Reiss. I guess he's a Pats hater.

Ummm....did you even read the article? It’s typical Reiss reading. Really, what’s the deal?

 

[WeezyFbaby]

 

[Ross12]

Itching to know how much 2021 cap space was used and how much remains. Probably won’t know til Wednesday.

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

Wonder if Trubisky is good enough for SF to part with Garoppolo. Maybe they think they can get somewhat similar production for a much lower price. They need cap space, Jimmy gives them over $20M.

I think it could happen.

 

[venecol]

Wonder if Trubisky is good enough for SF to part with Garoppolo. Maybe they think they can get somewhat similar production for a much lower price. They need cap space, Jimmy gives them over $20M.

This cap space excuse doesn't make sense. Both Brady and Mahomes released $19-$20M by restructuring/extending their contracts. SF could do the same w/ Jimmy.

 

[venecol]

Ummm....did you even read the article? It’s typical Reiss reading. Really, what’s the deal?

Of course I read it. What is the deal?

 

[Hammer of Thor]

This cap space excuse doesn't make sense. Both Brady and Mahomes released $19-$20M by restructuring/extending their contracts. SF could do the same w/ Jimmy.

You pull that off with elite players who know will stick around through the contract period. When you start doing that with players like Jimmy (who they’re clearly not sold on) is when you start getting into cap problems.

 

[venecol]

You pull that off with elite players who know will stick around through the contract period. When you start doing that with players like Jimmy (who they’re clearly not sold on) is when you start getting into cap problems.

Yea, but Trubisky over Jimmy? Why don't Pats just go after Trubisky then. Idk, not buying it.

 

[Patsfan1958]

Report: Ryan Fitzpatrick, Washington agree to one-year, $10 million deal - ProFootballTalk

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

Yea, but Trubisky over Jimmy? Why don't Pats just go after Trubisky then. Idk, not buying it.

Tru is more mobile fits what Shanny likes to run on offense.
Bill still has a a affinity for Jimmy G and his quick release fits well with the offense we are building.
It’s either that or moving up for a QB.
I’d like to try Mariota or Tru but Bill likes Cam and Jimmy

 

[holyredeemer]

Of course I read it. What is the deal?

There was nothing negative said. It doesn’t matter. I read through the rest of the posts and saw you posted something else about Reiss later. Im not sure why you’re so obsessed with trolling the board right now.

 

[Ring 6]

Reiss being pretty candid.

"In the worst-case scenario, they have overthought it, strayed too far from their draft-and-develop roots by committing too much to non-homegrown players, and will ultimately pay a similar price that other teams who also "won" free agency in March have in past years."

He is giving a best case and worst case. He could have written that exact line regardless of the players involved. You are digging way too hard to try to find negatives.