2009 free agent thread

[Lurker64]

bart scott agreed to terms with the jets

At $8 million per year for five, no less. I like Scott and all, but that's a lot of money for a LB.

[Gunakor]

bart scott agreed to terms with the jets

At $8 million per year for five, no less. I like Scott and all, but that's a lot of money for a LB.

Where did the Jets come up with money to play around in FA this year? I thought they were pretty close to the cap even after Favre was off the books. Who'd they release to clear 8 million in space for this guy?

[Lurker64]

Where did the Jets come up with money to play around in FA this year? I thought they were pretty close to the cap even after Favre was off the books. Who'd they release to clear 8 million in space for this guy?

Coles, I'm guessing.

[Waldo]

bart scott agreed to terms with the jets

At $8 million per year for five, no less. I like Scott and all, but that's a lot of money for a LB.

Where did the Jets come up with money to play around in FA this year? I thought they were pretty close to the cap even after Favre was off the books. Who'd they release to clear 8 million in space for this guy?

Laveranues Coles (WR), Chris Baker (TE), and Brandon Moore (OG), 3 starters that gave them over 20M in space. Pretty much making moves for the sake of make moves IMO.

[KYPack]

The second would be nice, but who would you start at SS this year? Remember, the SS is not going to be in coverage most of the time, he's going to be up in the box giving run support. So we need a hitter at SS, not a cover guy. Rouse is not a mauler like Bigby is, nor is Woodson or Peprah. We don't have a better SS on the roster. So while I'm not altogether opposed to a trade like this, I'd like to know what the plan would be if Bigby were traded away.

Rouse has LB size and has had his fair share of big hits in limited playing time. I like him near the line of scrimmage, although he could improve his angles and general sureness in tackling. IMO, his biggest question mark is his range in coverage.

Rouse's biggest successes in the NFL have come when in coverage - 2 INT's in spot duty a couple seasons ago, the coast to coast INT return for TD last season. His range is an issue, I agree, so I wouldn't want to leave him as a single high safety either. Honestly, I don't know if he's a great fit in this defense anywhere. He seems like a cover 2 safety to me. But I do know for sure that he's not as great a tackler as Bigby is, so I'd be hesitant to trade Bigby away if Rouse is the full time replacement.

No Gun, I think this D is right for both Bigby and Rouse.

Capers likes a high and low Safety. Collins is the back guy and those two torpedo artists could play up. Closer to the box and less deep responsibility. I think it's perfect for those two guys.

One thing does worry me. The coverage behind a zone blitz is real shifty. There are lanes and to get cover you have to be clever and shade your coverage. Subtle and sophisticated coverage don't seem to those boys strong suit.

I don't think we have a Troy Polamalu (SP? I took a stab at it, anyway) in the house who can line up on the LOS and then cover a guy deep. That can be trouble for us.

[Freak Out]

Damn...Winslow was just traded to the Bucs.

[Guiness]

DeAngelo Hall got $23 million in guaranteed money. I'm speechless.

[Lurker64]

DeAngelo Hall got $23 million in guaranteed money. I'm speechless.

I'm less surprised by the deal Hall got from the Skins and more gobsmacked by the fact that Dan Synder appears to just be incapable of learning from his mistakes.

[Zool]

DeAngelo Hall got $23 million in guaranteed money. I'm speechless.

I'm less surprised by the deal Hall got from the Skins and more gobsmacked by the fact that Dan Synder appears to just be incapable of learning from his mistakes.

Yeah really, where is Fred Smoot anyways?

[Guiness]

Laveranues Coles (WR), Chris Baker (TE), and Brandon Moore (OG), 3 starters that gave them over 20M in space. Pretty much making moves for the sake of make moves IMO.

Remember the National Change Bank (SNL skit)?
"Bring us 4 quarters, and we'll give you a dollar!!! How do we make money? Volume!!!

[Lurker64]

The Winslow Experience in Cleveland is over as he was traded to the Bucs for an undisclosed draft choice.

Assuming it was for a 2nd or 3rd.

I don't really get this trade. Tampa seems to be in full rebuilding mode, after cutting the bulk of their veterans, why would they give up picks for a malcontent?

[Packnut]

FA

Lot's of money flying around. The AH deal is totally freakin insane. It's interesting to watch other team's strategies with free agency. The Jets made a good deal for Scott. He's worth that kind of cash.

One thing to remember in all this is the fact it's not like owners are borrowing to come up with this kind of cash. They are making a ton of green so why not spend? The cap goes up every year so the old ways of thinking are pretty much obsolete.

Spending that kind of cash does put a ton of pressure though on the GM to be right who he signs. Our guy does'nt have that pressure cause when you don't play, you don't pay!

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Winslow would have looked nice in G&G.

[Waldo]

Vrabel was traded to the Chiefs.

[KYPack]

Looks like Vrabel will move from NE to the KC Chiefs.

The new GM (Pioli) wants some vets he can trust.