Free Agent Signings around the League

[patfanken]

Moreno just got the top deal for a RB so far and he only got roughly $3MM/yr and we don't yet know how much of that was real and how much is fluff. MJD's deal details are yet unknown as well, but I doubt they are even at Moreno's level. So at best Blount is looking at a deal which would pay him $3MM/yr if he hits his incentives. That's what the market is saying right now, and as we all know, its only going to get weaker as time goes on.

I think the Pats offer to Blount was probably a $750,000 guarantee plus incentives to earn another million or so. There are probably other teams who would go over that because they see him as their "bell cow" RB, while with the Pats he'd be just part of a rather large committee. But I just don't see him getting much more than a $2MM/yr deal.

So here is his choices:

He can stay with the Pats for a SLIGHTLY below market deal and play with a committee, which saves his body and could add years to his career and play for a perennial winner in a great atmosphere, while he continues to repair his rep.

OR he can take top dollar, which isn't likely to be much more than what he'd get here. Be the "bell cow", but take a beating. The teams that would pay more for his services are more likely to be teams less likely to be winners.

BOTTOM LINE - Not a slam dunk either way. I see him as a luxury signing. If he doesn't return we'll be OK. Most NFL teams would love to have Ridley, Vareen, and Boldin as a RB trio If he does return, we'll be better than OK.

In the end I think it will come down to being less about the money and more about whether being the top dog in a RB group is more important than being with a winner

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

Albert Breer ?@AlbertBreer 5m

The Steelers are going into today with Blount pretty open-minded. Missed on MJD. Need a RB. So Blount could wind up signing on this visit.

Well that would suck

 

[JMC00]

With no Center signed yet and as far as I'm aware none of the ones in the draft have even spoke to the Patriots

Still over a month for them to bring guys in. Besides it's not like no reported contact between the Pats and a player means they won't take that player.

I'm pretty sure Jamie Collins wasn't on any Patriots contact list last year, yet he was their first selection in the draft.

 

[RIpats88]

Well that would suck

I would be pretty pissed if the pats let blount walk without at least making an offer to him. he shouldnt be too expensive and was a solid contributer last year. I hope this doesnt end up being a mistake like letting woodhead go(which was for pretty cheap money)

 

[strngplyr]

Moreno just got the top deal for a RB so far and he only got roughly $3MM/yr and we don't yet know how much of that was real and how much is fluff.

Rashad Jennings and Toby Gerhart both signed 3 year/10.5m deals (3.5 per) and didn't Tate sign a 2 year 7m deal (also 3.5m per)?

Moreno got one of the worst RB deals so far.

 

[patsinthesnow]

Aaron Wilson ?@RavensInsider 7m
Steelers' visit for LeGarrette Blount going well so far, per a source, but other NFL teams getting involved today as well

Sounds like he's going to cost more than the 1.5-2 million a year the Patriots reportedly want to pay him.

I just don't want to see Ridley handed the starting job. He's a solid starting RB, but I think the competition with Blount towards the end of the season helped him moving forward.

 

[Patsrock]

Not a signing but a release

https://twitter.com/Eagles/status/449586891277742080

After careful consideration this offseason, Eagles decide to part ways with DeSean Jackson. The team informed him of his release today.

 

[strngplyr]

Aaron Wilson ?@RavensInsider 1m
LeGarrette Blount has agreed to a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to league sources

Was nice knowing you, at least it's not the Broncos.

Guess we're drafting an RB?

 

[Froob]

Aaron Wilson ?@RavensInsider 1m
LeGarrette Blount has agreed to a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to league sources

Was nice knowing you, at least it's not the Broncos.

Guess we're drafting an RB?

****. Not a big loss but he played really well for us. No rbs left on the market. Going to be really disappointing if he signed cheap.

 

[AzPatsFan]

It is the difference between WANTs and NEEDs...

 

[Mack Herron]

Adam Schefter ?@AdamSchefter 52s

Houston Texans reached agreement on two-year deal with former Dolphins S Chris Clemons, per source. #Markman50

Was mentioned as a potential signing.

 

[patsinthesnow]

Adam Schefter ?@AdamSchefter · 1m
Houston Texans reached agreement on two-year deal with former Dolphins S Chris Clemons, per source. #Markman50

Well, that stinks.

 

[Rob0729]

Funny Clemons will probably get over two years what Ed Reed got in less than a season from the Texans. And Clemons is likely to be a far better safety than Reed was.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

Pats are big on Harmon..he will be with Mccourty come next year whether we like it or not

 

[JayNM]

2 Years for 2.7 Mills for Clemons.

Come on, we could have offered him that!!!

 

[supafly]

2 Years for 2.7 Mills for Clemons.

Come on, we could have offered him that!!!

Quite possible that Belichick didn't want Clemons.

I mean, who ever linked him to our team in the first place?

Belichick seems to be wanting to go with more speed and ability to defend the pass in my opinion.

 

[strngplyr]

Quite possible that Belichick didn't want Clemons.

I mean, who ever linked him to our team in the first place?

Belichick seems to be wanting to go with more speed and ability to defend the pass in my opinion.

That's where Clemons fits, actually. He's an above average cover guy who ran a 4.41

 

[supafly]

That's where Clemons fits, actually. He's an above average cover guy who ran a 4.41

Fair enough with the speed aspect, but who ever linked him here--aside from this forum?

I didn't remember hearing any rumors myself. It's quite possible that we just didn't want him.

Judging by the contractual value that Clemons received, it's apparent that we weren't very interested or Belichick likely would have at least brought him in for a visit/sit down.

 

[strngplyr]

Fair enough with the speed aspect, but who ever linked him here--aside from this forum?

I didn't remember hearing any rumors myself. It's quite possible that we just didn't want him.

Judging by the contractual value that Clemons received, it's apparent that we weren't very interested or Belichick likely would have at least brought him in for a visit/sit down.

There were absolutely no rumors as far as I know, simply the forum making it do to need+availability.

 

[Deus Irae]

Fair enough with the speed aspect, but who ever linked him here--aside from this forum?

I didn't remember hearing any rumors myself. It's quite possible that we just didn't want him.

Judging by the contractual value that Clemons received, it's apparent that we weren't very interested or Belichick likely would have at least brought him in for a visit/sit down.

So what you're saying is that we have to find a way to get Belichick to pay attention to this board....