Semi-Official jumping the gun FA signings thread - and First Day of Free Agency cuts as a bonus!

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/31/martin-mayhew-knows-the-time-is-now-for-lions/

Comment woodbuck27:

Look out, the Detroit Lions are getting it. It's 'this time' kicking in.

Again....What cursed this team Fritz?

Martin Mayhew knows the time is now for Lions

Posted by Darin Gantt on March 31, 2013, 4:13 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/31/report-bengals-andre-smith-not-close-to-new-deal/

Report: Bengals, Andre Smith “not close” to new deal

Posted by Mike Florio on March 31, 2013, 1:08 PM EDT

[Fritz]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/31/martin-mayhew-knows-the-time-is-now-for-lions/

Comment woodbuck27:

Look out, the Detroit Lions are getting it. It's 'this time' kicking in.

Again....[/B]What cursed this team Fritz?

[B]Martin Mayhew knows the time is now for Lions

Posted by Darin Gantt on March 31, 2013, 4:13 PM EDT


What cursed this team was William Clay Ford buying it back in the 60's.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/raiders-sign-tracy-porter/

Raiders sign Tracy Porter

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 2, 2013, 11:47 AM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

Here's a hard luck story to watch.

[woodbuck27]

What cursed this team was William Clay Ford buying it back in the 60's.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/michael_rosenberg/08/29/william-ford-detroit-lions/index.html

By: Michael Rosenberg ... INSIDE THE NFL

Lions fans love to hate ownership, but the Ford family does care

Comment woodbuck27;

What's your comment to that article Fritz?

[Guiness]

Assomugha signs with the 49ers for $3million, no guarantees.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/nnamdi-asomugha-agrees-with-49ers/

IMO this is the steal of this FA season. Before the disaster in Philly, this guy was one of the best CBs in the league. Maybe there's something in the film on him these past two years, but I don't know that he's lost that much. With the SF front 7 in front of him he could have a very good season.

[denverYooper]

Lots of mercenaries this year. It'll make for an interesting 2013 season.

[NewsBruin]

Assomugha signs with the 49ers for $3million, no guarantees.

IMO this is the steal of this FA season. Before the disaster in Philly, this guy was one of the best CBs in the league. Maybe there's something in the film on him these past two years, but I don't know that he's lost that much. With the SF front 7 in front of him he could have a very good season.

No lie. I've heard that his Oakland success came from always playing the outside receiver on a certain side of the field, so he never had to change position or not have assistance from the sideline. Putting him all over different receivers in Philly exposed some of his flaws (and I'm not a good enough coach nor seen enough film of NA to diagnose).

However, the standard starting CB contracts this offseason have been for ~$5M per year. This isn't even a solid $3. It's $1.65, with the balance in performance incentives. Either NA wanted to get back to the Bay Area, loves the 49ers, wants to make the playoffs, or believes he can earn a much better contract in 2014.

[woodbuck27]

Assomugha signs with the 49ers for $3million, no guarantees.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/nnamdi-asomugha-agrees-with-49ers/

IMO this is the steal of this FA season. Before the disaster in Philly, this guy was one of the best CBs in the league. Maybe there's something in the film on him these past two years, but I don't know that he's lost that much. With the SF front 7 in front of him he could have a very good season.

That signing likely means that for sure the 49ers won't be seriouis contenders for D. Revis.

The skinny on that is the Jets may deal D.Revis on draft day to make a huge splash. That would be in keeping with the Jets flare for the dramatic.

How about this move by the Indy Colts. I'm glad he didn't hook up with Detroit. I believe he has potential in the right situation and playing with Andrew Luck and mentored by Reggie Wayne might do the trick:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1566798-darrius-heyward-bey-and-indianapolis-colts-agree-on-1-year-contract?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl

Darrius Heyward-Bey and Indianapolis Colts Agree on 1-Year Contract

By: Donald Wood (Featured Columnist) on April 1, 2013

[woodbuck27]

No lie. I've heard that his Oakland success came from always playing the outside receiver on a certain side of the field, so he never had to change position or not have assistance from the sideline. Putting him all over different receivers in Philly exposed some of his flaws (and I'm not a good enough coach nor seen enough film of NA to diagnose).

However, the standard starting CB contracts this offseason have been for ~$5M per year. This isn't even a solid $3. It's $1.65, with the balance in performance incentives. Either NA wanted to get back to the Bay Area, loves the 49ers, wants to make the playoffs, or believes he can earn a much better contract in 2014.

Comment woodbuck27:

Here's another FA CB that seeked and didn't find so returns to his former team. DeAngelo Hall will get approximately $2 million in 2013. Much less than the $7.5 million he was scheduled to make in 2013 prior to his release.

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/da577?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl

DeAngelo Hall, Washington Redskins agree to contract

By: Dan Hanzus Around the League Writer

Published: April 1, 2013 at 10:12 p.m. Updated: April 2, 2013 at 12:34 p.m

[NewsBruin]

One thing I wanted to add from deep in the AP's Asomugha article:

"Before his release in Philadelphia on the first day of free agency last month, he had been due to make $15 million this season, including $4 million guaranteed, after signing a $60 million, five-year deal with the Eagles in 2011."

Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130402/nnamdi-asomugha-to-sf-49ers.ap/#ixzz2PMr2NthT

Which shows that "guaranteeed" can mean anything but.

[Guiness]

One thing I wanted to add from deep in the AP's Asomugha article:

"Before his release in Philadelphia on the first day of free agency last month, he had been due to make $15 million this season, including $4 million guaranteed, after signing a $60 million, five-year deal with the Eagles in 2011."

Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130402/nnamdi-asomugha-to-sf-49ers.ap/#ixzz2PMr2NthT

Which shows that "guaranteeed" can mean anything but.

Everything I've seen say that they still have to pay that $4million and it counts against the cap. Eagles signed him to a pretty smart deal, no signing bonus, nothing guaranteed in the last 2 years of the contract.

[Fritz]

It used to be so sexy to be a cornerback.

[woodbuck27]

It used to be so sexy to be a cornerback.

Yup it's now very rough on NFL CB's. They have an added burden of learning cost cutting measures.

At the Supermart their heading straight to this aisle:

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQOzUHWFxLJYOZ9oXxUR_zxMIzPKqqIu N7QxtBBYr5hV_t6GzbR

[woodbuck27]

Comment woodbuck27:

Check out these names. One very familiar to you:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1589070-10-notable-unsigned-free-agents-who-might-never-play-again?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl#/articles/1589070-10-notable-unsigned-free-agents-who-might-never-play-again

10 Notable Unsigned Free Agents Who Might Never Play Again

By Brad Gagnon (NFC East Lead Writer) ... April 2, 2013

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/tuesday-morning-one-liners-202/

Tuesday morning one-liners

Posted by Mike Wilkening on April 2, 2013, 9:07 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/raiders-sign-tracy-porter/

Raiders sign (former Bronco CB) Tracy Porter

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 2, 2013, 11:47 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/buccaneers-add-nate-kaeding-steve-smith/

Buccaneers add Nate Kaeding, Steve Smith

Posted by Mike Wilkening on April 2, 2013, 12:27 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/giants-looking-at-anthony-armstrong-too/

Comment woodbuck27:

The GIANTS are relatively busy in FA.

Giants looking at Anthony Armstrong, 'too'

Posted by Mike Florio on April 2, 2013, 12:43 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/bills-add-alan-branch-on-one-year-deal/

Bills add DT Alan Branch on one-year deal

Posted by Darin Gantt on April 2, 2013, 2:27 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/jaguars-agree-to-terms-with-senderrick-marks/

Comment woodbuck26:

NFL teams continue to grab DT's off the market.

Jaguars agree to terms with DT Sen’Derrick Marks

Posted by Mike Wilkening on April 2, 2013, 3:03 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/fred-davis-gets-2-5-million-for-one-more-year-with-redskins/

TE Fred Davis gets $2.5 million for one more year with Redskins

Posted by Mike Florio on April 2, 2013, 4:47 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/eric-wright-meeting-with-bucs-officials-today/

Eric Wright meeting with Bucs officials today

Posted by Darin Gantt on April 2, 2013, 5:17 PM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

How will this news play Re: the Jets CB Darrelle Revis and Tampa Bay rumors?

[woodbuck27]

Comment woodbuck27:

Are y'all paying attention? ;-)

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/nnamdi-asomugha-agrees-with-49ers/

CB Nnamdi Asomugha agrees with 49ers

Posted by Mike Wilkening on April 2, 2013, 6:23 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

(Darrius Heyward-Bey) DHB follows his heart to Indy

Posted by Mike Florio on April 2, 2013, 8:38 PM EDT

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/category/rumor-mill/page/9/

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/newman-stays-in-cincinnati-at-2-5-million-per-year/

CB (Terence) Newman stays in Cincinnati at $2.5 million per year

Posted by Mike Florio on April 2, 2013, 9:05 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/hixons-visit-ends-in-carolina-without-a-contract/

Hixon’s visit ends in Carolina without a contract

Posted by Mike Florio on April 2, 2013, 9:20 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/clinton-mcdonald-signs-tender-with-seahawks/

DT Clinton McDonald signs tender with Seahawks

Posted by Curtis Crabtree on April 2, 2013, 10:49 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

Comment woodbuck27:

WOW! Check this report out.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/pat-mcafee-signs-franchise-tender/

(Indy Colts Punter) Pat McAfee signs franchise tender

Posted by Mike Florio on April 2, 2013, 11:18 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/linebacker-daryl-smith-leaves-rams-without-deal/

Linebacker Daryl Smith leaves Rams without deal

Posted by Curtis Crabtree on April 3, 2013, 3:26 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/wednesday-morning-one-liners-203/

Wednesday morning one-liners

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 3, 2013, 7:24 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/high-mutual-interest-between-winfield-and-redskins/

“High mutual interest” between Winfield and Redskins

Posted by Darin Gantt on April 3, 2013, 7:36 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/anthony-armstrong-re-signing-with-cowboys/

WR Anthony Armstrong re-signing with Cowboys

Posted by Mike Wilkening on April 3, 2013, 10:41 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/wes-welker-tom-brady-doesnt-make-personnel-decisions/

Wes Welker: Tom Brady doesn’t make personnel decisions

Posted by Mike Wilkening on April 3, 2013, 1:47 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/redskins-bring-back-rex-grossman-again/

Comment woodbuck27:

I know this is news you've been waiting patiently for:

Redskins bring back Rex Grossman, again.

Posted by Mike Florio on April 3, 2013, 2:35 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/david-akers-leaves-detroit-without-a-deal/

Kicker David Akers leaves Detroit without a deal

Posted by Darin Gantt on April 3, 2013, 4:26 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/ravens-cut-brendon-ayanbadejo/

Ravens cut Brendon Ayanbadejo

Posted by Josh Alper on April 3, 2013, 5:37 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/frank-zombo-heads-to-kansas-city/

LB Frank Zombo heads to Kansas City

Posted by Josh Alper on April 3, 2013, 6:27 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/giants-sign-mike-patterson/

Comment woodbuck27:

Members of 'the Dream Team' re-unite. The GIANTS keep on truckin' in FA.

Giants sign Mike Patterson

Posted by Josh Alper on April 3, 2013, 6:45 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/11-teams-still-have-more-than-10-million-in-cap-space/

11 teams still have more than $10 million in cap space

Posted by Mike Florio on April 3, 2013, 7:17 PM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

For a full list (as of April 03, 2013) go here:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/team-by-team-cap-space-as-of-april-3/

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/vikings-still-want-winfield-back/

Vikings still want (Antoine) Winfield back.

Posted by Mike Florio on April 3, 2013, 7:30 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/nnamdi-asomugha-joins-the-49ers-with-a-chip-on-his-shoulder/

Nnamdi Asomugha joins the 49ers with a chip on his shoulder.

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 3, 2013, 8:20 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/03/seahawks-bring-back-josh-portis/

Seahawks bring back QB Josh Portis.

Posted by Mike Florio on April 3, 2013, 9:22 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/04/chiefs-sign-lineman-tommie-draheim/

Chiefs sign (former UFA and Green Bay Packer) OLman Tommie Draheim.

Posted by Curtis Crabtree on April 4, 2013, 1:02 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/04/thursday-morning-one-liners-206/

Thursday morning one-liners

Posted by Darin Gantt on April 4, 2013, 8:25 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/04/falcons-will-release-tyson-clabo/

Falcons will release RT Tyson Clabo

Posted by Josh Alper on April 4, 2013, 9:41 AM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

Clabo a starter for the Falcons since joining the team in 2006. He's made 101 starts over seven years with the Falcons; starting every game over the last five years. RT Tyson Clabo was a Pro Bowl selection in 2010.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/04/kirk-cousins-signing-pat-white-a-no-brainer/

Kirk Cousins: Signing Pat White a “no-brainer”.

Posted by Josh Alper on April 4, 2013, 11:37 AM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

It's alot to do with being serious about contending with 'the read-option'.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/04/victor-cruz-looking-for-north-of-10-million-per-year/

WR Victor Cruz looking for north of $10 million per year.

Posted by Darin Gantt on April 4, 2013, 1:12 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/04/cardinals-sign-a-pair-of-defensive-backs/

Comment woodbuck27....

Post signing QB Carson Palmer news. The Arizona Cardinals add a safety and a CB:

Cardinals sign a pair of defensive backs.

Posted by Josh Alper on April 4, 2013, 2:04 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/04/ravens-open-to-bringing-back-brendon-ayanbadejo/

Ravens open to bringing back LB Brendon Ayanbadejo.

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 4, 2013, 3:51 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/05/friday-morning-one-liners-209/

Friday morning one-liners

Posted by Josh Alper on April 5, 2013, 8:59 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/05/aaron-ross-calls-last-year-a-nice-paid-vacation-to-florida/

Aaron Ross calls last year “a nice paid vacation to Florida”

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 5, 2013, 9:41 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

Comment woodbuck27:

Check out these names. One very familiar to you:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1589070-10-notable-unsigned-free-agents-who-might-never-play-again?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl#/articles/1589070-10-notable-unsigned-free-agents-who-might-never-play-again

10 Notable Unsigned Free Agents Who Might Never Play Again

By Brad Gagnon (NFC East Lead Writer) ... April 2, 2013

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/05/charles-woodson-im-considered-ancient-teams-arent-calling-me/

Charles Woodson: "I’m considered ancient, teams aren’t calling me."

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 5, 2013, 10:14 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/05/cowboys-jags-reach-out-to-tyson-clabo/

Cowboys, Jags reach out to Tyson Clabo.

Posted by Josh Alper on April 5, 2013, 10:32 AM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

It's a good thing that we're sound at OT.

Wait...we arn't...are we!?

It's all moot when your signing away 30% of your CAP to two players.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/05/browns-wideout-massaquoi-visits-texans/

Browns wideout Massaquoi visits Texans

Posted by Darin Gantt on April 5, 2013, 10:50 AM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

Don't allow your children/grandchildren to be anything but QB's, Tackles,WR's or DLman or LBers if they are suited at these positions. It's no longer 'so cool' to be a defensive back.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/05/antonio-johnson-visited-with-chargers/

Antonio Johnson visited with Chargers

Posted by Josh Alper on April 5, 2013, 12:17 PM EDT

" The Chargers have lost three defensive linemen to free agency so far this offseason and they’re working to fill those holes in the depth chart." FR. LINK

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/05/big-ben-on-wallace-steelers-will-miss-him-dolphins-are-lucky/

Big Ben on Wallace: Steelers will miss him, Dolphins are lucky.

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 5, 2013, 12:55 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/05/bengals-usama-young-visit/

Bengals, Usama Young meet.

Posted by Mike Wilkening on April 5, 2013, 3:32 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/05/tavares-gooden-says-hes-retiring-agent-says-he-isnt/

Tavares Gooden says he’s retiring, agent says he isn’t.

Posted by Josh Alper on April 5, 2013, 3:36 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/05/jaguars-mohamed-massaquoi-agree/

Comment woodbuck27:

OK that exciting FA WR watch is over ! Hey ! He signs a 2-year contract.

He's averaged a cool 14.8 YPC. He's made 43 starts in a Browns jersey over 4 seasons.

Jaguars, Mohamed Massaquoi agree.

Posted by Mike Wilkening on April 5, 2013, 4:02 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/05/raiders-will-waive-rolando-mcclain-today/

Comment woodbuck27:

This is a former NO.8 overall draft pick.

Raiders will waive Rolando McClain today.

Posted by Darin Gantt on April 5, 2013, 4:16 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/05/steelers-packers-broncos-in-play-for-bradshaw/

Steelers, Packers, Broncos in play for Bradshaw

Posted by Mike Florio on April 5, 2013, 4:50 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/05/lions-david-akers-agree-to-terms/

Lions, David Akers agree to terms

Posted by Mike Wilkening on April 5, 2013, 7:39 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/05/nothing-imminent-for-urlacher-who-wants-to-play-for-a-contender/

Nothing imminent for Urlacher, who wants to play for a contender

Posted by Mike Florio on April 5, 2013, 7:40 PM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

It must be so rough on former great players like Brian Urlacher and Charles Woodson to see the end of the line. It's not as bad as 'they shoot old horses don't they'.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/06/restricted-free-agency-market-still-nonexistent/

Restricted free agency market still nonexistent

Posted by Mike Florio on April 6, 2013, 8:49 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/06/saturday-morning-one-liners-176/

Saturday morning one-liners

Posted by Mike Florio on April 6, 2013, 11:29 AM EDT

[Smeefers]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/05/nothing-imminent-for-urlacher-who-wants-to-play-for-a-contender/

Nothing imminent for Urlacher, who wants to play for a contender

Posted by Mike Florio on April 5, 2013, 7:40 PM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

It must be so rough on former great players like Brian Urlacher and Charles Woodson to see the end of the line. It's not as bad as 'the shoot old horses don't they'.

Lol, I say we pick him up and keep him until the last cut, then dump his ass.

[woodbuck27]

Comment woodbuck27:

OK Here it is.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/06/ravens-pr-boss-pissed-at-report-team-didnt-want-reed/

Ravens PR boss “pissed” at report team didn’t want Reed

Posted by Darin Gantt on April 6, 2013, 1:23 PM EDT


" In an article on the Ravens official website, senior vice president of public and community relations Kevin Byrne admits that he’s “pissed,” about the characterization that Harbaugh didn’t want the veteran safety back. His main point is that Preston characterized an opinion of his own as a fact stemming from the organization, a suggestion Byrne clearly disagrees with."

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/07/sunday-morning-one-liners-180/

Sunday morning one-liners

Posted by Josh Alper on April 7, 2013, 9:28 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/07/antoine-winfield-expected-to-visit-seahawks/

Comment woodbuck27:

He must have been saving up his Air Miles.

Antoine Winfield expected to visit Seahawks

Posted by Josh Alper on April 7, 2013, 9:38 AM EDT