Upcoming FA-related deadlines

[QuantumMechanic]

People probably know these, but I wanted to just put them in one place for those of us (like me!) who didn't know them all.

• Deadline for placing franchise, etc. tags: 1 Mar, 16:00 ET
• Opening of "legal tampering" window: 7 March, 12:00 ET
• Official opening of free agency and start of new league year: 9 March, 16:00 ET
• Deadline to revoke a tag (assuming player hasn't signed the tender): 15 July, 16:00 ET

 

[luuked]

People probably know these, but I wanted to just put them in one place for those of us (like me!) who didn't know them all.

• Deadline for placing franchise, etc. tags: 28 Feb, 16:00 ET
• Opening of "legal tampering" window: 7 March, 12:00 ET
• Official opening of free agency and start of new league year: 9 March, 16:00 ET

I am not sure you got the franchise tag deadline correct. I think it's on Wednesday (March 1st).

 

[QuantumMechanic]

I am not sure you got the franchise tag deadline correct. I think it's on Wednesday (March 1st).

You're right! I misread something. I've corrected the original post.

 

[The Gr8est]

So when can trades be completed, March 9th?

 

[mgteich]

So when can trades be completed, March 9th?

???
Trades are allowed though October.

Perhaps you are asking when everyone needs to be under the new season cap. That date is at the end of business on March 9th (4PM).

 

[The Gr8est]

???
Trades are allowed though October.

Perhaps you are asking when everyone needs to be under the new season cap. That date is at the end of business on March 9th (4PM).

So teams can trade now?

 

[Ring 6]

So teams can trade now?

I think its the start of the league year, which I believe is 3/9.

 

[mgteich]

So teams can trade now?

Trades could be completed on March 9th after 4PM. They can be negotiated now.

 

[Jimke]

The forgotten player in this situation is Butler. Will they give him a first
round tender as we assume or take a chance on a second and save a little money?

 

[pazrul72]

The forgotten player in this situation is Butler. Will they give him a first
round tender as we assume or take a chance on a second and save a little money?

I hope we sign him to a long term deal that is less money per year (11 million) but more upfront (20 million signing bonus) cuz I think he would take it. Being a UDFA this is the first chance he has had at life changing money. I have seen enough while he isn't and never will be elite best of the best he is a top 10ish #1 CB that makes the secondary work. I want him long term and not risk pissing him off with a tag. He has earned and deserves some security if he is willing to leave a few long term dollars on the table.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

The forgotten player in this situation is Butler. Will they give him a first
round tender as we assume or take a chance on a second and save a little money?

Were I a late round competitor's GM, I'd take Butler, give the Pats my crappy 2nd, improve my team and weaken the Pats.

 

[The Gr8est]

Were I a late round competitor's GM, I'd take Butler, give the Pats my crappy 2nd, improve my team and weaken the Pats.

That is the scenario that allowed the Pats to steal Welker from the Dolphins.

BB is too smart to allow that to happen with Butler.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

That is the scenation's that allowed the Pats to steal Welker from the Dolphins.

BB is too smart to allow that to happen with Butler.

Brings back fond memories of Patsfans morons lambasting Kraft for throwing in our 7th rounder

 

[Wheelman]

What's the deadline for tendering RFA's?

 

[Miguel]

What's the deadline for tendering RFA's?

4PM March 9