2015 FREE AGENCY NEWS !

[woodbuck27]

Comment woodbuck27:

Several Packerrats have posted that it should be a priority to see a bigger thread at the TE position. This is interesting news.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6572/jordan-Cameron

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reports impending free agent Jordan Cameron is "not interested" in re-signing with the Cleveland Browns.

[mraynrand]

injury prone!

[Cheesehead Craig]

injury prone!

Come on now, if there's one thing the Packers can do well is preventing injuries to their players.

[mraynrand]

Can we get Cameron Jordan to replace Guinan?

[red]

i think he's had 3 concussions in the last 2 years

not good

[woodbuck27]

2015 Free Agent Interior Defensive Linemen

1. Ndamukong Suh - http://www.sportsworldreport.com/articles/42908/20150202/detroit-lions-rumors-ndamukong-

suh-signed-calvin-johnson-contract-restructured-reggie-bush-ryan-broyles-brandon-pettigew-released-matthew-stafford.htm

2. Nick Fairley - Conditioning Issues (weight gains) http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6492/nick-fairley

3. *** Terrance Knighton *** - a 29 yr old DT who had a decent season in Denver in 2014
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5320/terrance-knighton

4. Dan Williams - http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5779/dan-williams

5. Jared Odrick - http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5844/jared-odrick

6. Stephen Paea - Coming from the Bears and the NFL's worst run defense in more than a half century. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6532/stephen-paea

7. C.J. Mosley - A marijuana issue in his past. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3366/cj-mosley

8. *** Henry Melton *** - Five SACKS in just 433 snaps this season. Melton will be two years removed from tearing his ACL next fall..... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5341/henry-melton

9. Cory Redding - Injury concerns ( Hip) http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1885/cory-redding

10. Letroy Guion ..History ... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4903/letroy-guion

11. Corey Peters - He tore his Achilles' Week 16 2013 season. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5886/corey-peters

12. B.J. Raji - Injury - a torn right bicept; and bad news for his future? He was paid $4 M$ last season.

13. Kevin Williams - 34 Yrs Old ... May retire... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1204/kevin-williams

14. Kenrick Ellis - Ellis had 4 tackles - 8 assists and 1 SACK in 14 Games in 2014.
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6610/kenrick-ellis

15. **Ahtyba Rubin** - 28 Yrs Old..14 and 13 =28 Total tackles and 1 SACK in 2014.
He was more productive 2010-13. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4932/ahtyba-rubin

16. Tom Johnson - Height: 6-3 Weight: 288 Age: 30. Johnson should draw interest as an interior pass-rusher in 4-3 schemes. .... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6514/tom-johnson

17. Jarvis Jenkins - (26) 6'4' - 315 lbs ... 2014 ..18 and 10 28 total Tackles
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6613/jarvis-jenkins

18. Alan Branch - A 8 year vet... in 2013 he had a best 39 tackles and grading out as a top-ten run-stuffing 3-4 end at Pro Football Focus. Then he screwed up and was arrested for DUI 14 hours before a Pre-Seasongame and the Bills released him. Picked up by New England and in 8 games had 8 and 5 = 13 Total Tackles. He's decent Vs the Run. ... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/4157/Alan-Branch

19. Alex Carrington - A versatile lineman, Carrington was limited to three games and 171 snaps by a torn quad last season. ... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5793/alex-carrington

20. *** Dwan Edwards *** - 33 Yrs old. In 16 games with the Panthers he was productive. He had 24 and 16 = 40 Total tackles and 4 SACKS...1 Pick and 2 PD's ... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2793/dwan-edwards

21. Pat Sims - His numbers were down in 2014. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4813/pat-sims

22. Tommy Kelly - 34 Yrs old... 23 and 11 for 34 total Tackles and 1 SACK in 2014
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2978/tommy-kelly

23. Mike Patterson - 31 yrs old. 15 and 12 for 27 total Tackles for the Giants in 2014.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Patterson_(American_football)#NFL_stats

24. *** Leger Douzable *** - 28 yrs old. In 242 snaps in 2014 he had 14 and 11 for 25 tackles and 2.5 SACKS.
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5075/leger-douzable

25. *** Karl Klug *** - 26 yrs old 6' -3" and 278 lbs ! Boys got to eat !!. In 2014 he had 18 and 5 for 23 Total Tackles and 2 SACKS. ... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6653/karl-klug

26. Colin Cole - 34 Yrs old. 12 and 16 for 28 Total tackles in 2014.
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2734/colin-cole

27. Kevin Vickerson - 32 yrs old. Vickerson has the size to play in a 3-4 defense at 6' -5 " and 328 lbs
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3385/kevin-vickerson

28. ***Tyson Alualu*** - 27 yrs. Old. A run stopper with 473 snaps as LE Red Bryant's backup. He suffered a knee injury early in his career. In 2014 he had 13 and 17 for 30 Total tackles and 2 Sacks.
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5873/tyson-alualu

29. Demarcus Dobbs - 27 yrs Old. In 2014 he played 10 games with Seattle after being claimed off waivers from San Fran. 12 and 4 for 16 total tackles. ... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6990/demarcus-dobbs

30. Brandon Deaderick - 27 yrs Old. In 2014 on a team brimming with talent on the DL he was in 13 games and was 4 and 4 for a total of 8 tackles. ... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6002/brandon-deaderick


10 more to come later:


31. Andre Fluellen
32. Fili Moala
33. D'Anthony Smith
34. Nick Hayden
35. Jarius Wynn
36. Chris Neild
37. Ricardo Mathews
38. Mitch Unrein
39. Terrence Cody
40. C.J. Wilson

[BZnDallas]

2015 Free Agent Interior Defensive Linemen

1. Ndamukong Suh - http://www.sportsworldreport.com/articles/42908/20150202/detroit-lions-rumors-ndamukong-

suh-signed-calvin-johnson-contract-restructured-reggie-bush-ryan-broyles-brandon-pettigew-released-matthew-stafford.htm

2. Nick Fairley - Conditioning Issues (weight gains) http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6492/nick-fairley

3. *** Terrance Knighton *** - a 29 yr old DT who had a decent season in Denver in 2014
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5320/terrance-knighton

4. Dan Williams - http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5779/dan-williams

5. Jared Odrick - http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5844/jared-odrick

6. Stephen Paea - Coming from the Bears and the NFL's worst run defense in more than a half century. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6532/stephen-paea

7. C.J. Mosley - A marijuana issue in his past. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3366/cj-mosley

8. *** Henry Melton *** - Five SACKS in just 433 snaps this season. Melton will be two years removed from tearing his ACL next fall..... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5341/henry-melton

9. Cory Redding - Injury concerns ( Hip) http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1885/cory-redding

10. Letroy Guion ..History ... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4903/letroy-guion

11. Corey Peters - He tore his Achilles' Week 16 2013 season. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5886/corey-peters

12. B.J. Raji - Injury - a torn right bicept; and bad news for his future? He was paid $4 M$ last season.

13. Kevin Williams - 34 Yrs Old ... May retire... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1204/kevin-williams

14. Kenrick Ellis - Ellis had 4 tackles - 8 assists and 1 SACK in 14 Games in 2014.
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6610/kenrick-ellis

15. **Ahtyba Rubin** - 28 Yrs Old..14 and 13 =28 Total tackles and 1 SACK in 2014.
He was more productive 2010-13. http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4932/ahtyba-rubin

16. Tom Johnson - Height: 6-3 Weight: 288 Age: 30. Johnson should draw interest as an interior pass-rusher in 4-3 schemes. .... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6514/tom-johnson

17. Jarvis Jenkins - (26) 6'4' - 315 lbs ... 2014 ..18 and 10 28 total Tackles
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6613/jarvis-jenkins

18. Alan Branch - A 8 year vet... in 2013 he had a best 39 tackles and grading out as a top-ten run-stuffing 3-4 end at Pro Football Focus. Then he screwed up and was arrested for DUI 14 hours before a Pre-Seasongame and the Bills released him. Picked up by New England and in 8 games had 8 and 5 = 13 Total Tackles. He's decent Vs the Run. ... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/4157/Alan-Branch

19. Alex Carrington - A versatile lineman, Carrington was limited to three games and 171 snaps by a torn quad last season. ... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5793/alex-carrington

20. *** Dwan Edwards *** - 33 Yrs old. In 16 games with the Panthers he was productive. He had 24 and 16 = 40 Total tackles and 4 SACKS...1 Pick and 2 PD's ... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2793/dwan-edwards

20 more to come later:

21. Pat Sims
22. Tommy Kelly
23. Mike Patterson
24. Leger Douzable
25. Karl Klug
26. Colin Cole
27. Kevin Vickerson
28. Tyson Alualu
29. Demarcus Dobbs
30. Brandon Deaderick
31. Andre Fluellen
32. Fili Moala
33. D'Anthony Smith
34. Nick Hayden
35. Jarius Wynn
36. Chris Neild
37. Ricardo Mathews
38. Mitch Unrein
39. Terrence Cody
40. C.J. Wilson

I wouldn't mind taking a flyer on Melton, if he can be used effectively in our system. Dallas radio raved about him and as far as I can remember was a solid citizen. Would probably cost more than Guillions (sp) million though.

[woodbuck27]

See Post #6 - Final ten in that group of Interior Defensive Lineman:

31. Andre Fluellen - 29 Yrs old. Run stopper for the Lions. 2014 Stat's 9 and 1 for 10 Total Tackles and 2.5 SACKS and 1 FR. ... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4868/andre-fluellen

32. Fili Moala - 29 Yrs old. NO STAT's for 2014. Injuries and a rotational DE for the COLTS in 2013.
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5311/fili-moala

33. D'Anthony Smith - 26 Yrs old. No Stat's for 2014 ...Played with Jag's in 2013 and had 10 Total Tackles.
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5882/danthony-smith

34. Nick Hayden - 29 Yrs old. 6' - 4" and 303 lbs. From Wisconsin. 38 Total Tackles and 1 PD - Cowboys in 2014. ..... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4925/nick-hayden

35. *** Jarius Wynn ***- 28 Yrs old ...6' - 3 " and 285 lbs. 18 Total Tackles - 2.5 SACKS- 1 FR - 2 PD
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5396/jarius-wynn

36. Chris Neild - 27 Yrs old. Big Body 6' - 2 " and 328 lbs ( His 'red beard' is heavy ! ) . Nield didn't play for Washington in 2014 ( injuries to both knees ) ... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6754/chris-neild

37. Ricardo Mathews - 27 Yrs old. 6' - 3 " 300 In 2014 for the Chargers - 12 games - 15 and 6 for 21 Total Tackles and 1.5 SACKS. .... http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5995/ricardo-mathews

38. Mitch Unrein - 27 Yrs old. Role player that played 'only 8 game' for the Broncos in 2014.
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6216/mitch-unrein

39. Terrence Cody - NO !!!!!! http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5770/terrence-cody

40. C.J. Wilson - 27 Yrs old. Former rotational DL with the Packers. In 2014 with Oakland 16 and 7 for 23 Total tackles and 2 SACKS and 1 FR.

Comment woodbuck27:

See Post #9 below.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000468197/article/ndamukong-suh-leads-top-25-free-agents-for-2015

Comment woodbuck27:

This article from NFL.Com covers that sites assessment of the Top 25 - 2015 Free Agents.

The list contains twelve (12) Defensive Lineman.

1. Ndamukong Suh, Detroit Lions defensive tackle

2. Justin Houston, Kansas City Chiefs pass rusher

5. Jason Pierre-Paul, New York Giants defensive end

11. Jerry Hughes, Buffalo Bills pass rusher

12. Jason Worilds, Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher

13. Jared Odrick, Miami Dolphins defensive tackle

14. Pernell McPhee, Baltimore Ravens pass rusher

15. Terrance Knighton, Denver Broncos defensive tackle

17. Brandon Graham, Philadelphia Eagles pass rusher

19. Greg Hardy, Carolina Panthers pass rusher*

22. Nick Fairley, Detroit Lions defensive tackle

24. Brian Orakpo, Washington Redskins pass rusher


Randall Cobb makes the list at #8. Four other WR's make this list.

2 X TE's and 2 X CB's and 1 Safety make the list.

I noted that:

Tackle Bryan Bulaga isn't on this list.

Free Agency begins March 10, 2015. NFL teams are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with the agents of unrestricted free agents on March 7, but contracts can't be executed with new clubs until 1 p.m. PT on March 10.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/Mike-Iupati-among-NFLs-Top-Free-Agents-in-2015/b7746928-a512-4422-a2ec-4e52954879d4

Comment wooodbuck27:

Some general info. on Free Agency; including submission of qualifying offers to restricted free agents.

[woodbuck27]

http://bloguin.com/thisgivensunday/2015-articles/five-bargain-free-agents-to-watch.html

Five bargain free agents to watch

Posted by Matt Verderame on Feb 4, 2015 15:43

Comment woodbuck27:

There is potential help for the Packers here.

[SkinBasket]

This thread needs more asterisks.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/

NFL Team Contracts & Payrolls and Free Agent Tracker

http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/51589/309/2015-nfl-free-agents?pg=2

2015 NFL Free Agents ... Monday, February 02, 2015

[denverYooper]

This thread needs more asterisks.

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[George Cumby]

Chocolate starfish.

[woodbuck27]

http://fansided.com/2015/02/06/green-bay-packers-5-potential-free-agency-targets/?utm_source=FanSided&utm_medium=Network&utm_campaign=TeamNews

Green Bay Packers: 5 potential free agency targets

BY: Evan Massey 12h ago

Comment woodbuck27:

On the top of the list of five:

The NO. 1 Target in Free Agency .... Randall Cobb.

Then you have a TE; a CB; an ILB and a DT.