2009 free agent thread

[imscott72]

The Redskins keep going.

The Redskins have agreed to terms with free-agent guard Derrick Dockery. The agreement is for five years and is worth slightly less than $27 million with $8.5 million guaranteed and $11.5 million paid over the first two years

Buffalo and Detroit had agreed to a trade Thursday with Detroit willing to pick up the rest of Dockery’s 7-year, $49 million contract and to guarantee the 2009 and 2010 portions of that deal. However, the Bills failed to file the necessary paperwork with the NFL Management Council by the 4 p.m. dealine, according to a league source, and, rather than pay Dockery $4.5 million for this year, the Bills allowed him to become a free agent.

The Lions were still willing to pick up the remainder of the deal with the two guaranteed years and Dockery, who spent today in Detroit, was close to accepting their deal. However, tonight he decided to take the Skins’ deal, which will pay im $3.5 million less over the duraton of the deal.

Oddly, because of the way the Skins deal is structured, he’ll make more in ‘09 and ‘10 than he would have in Detroit. With this new deal, Dockery will have pocketed $27 million in guaranteed money over three years, making him among the highest-paid linemen in the league over that span.

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...pending-spree/

I still don't know how the Skins can get under the cap this year, but I'm no cap expert.

[bobblehead]

I think the jump ball fade to the corner to finley is going to be a staple of our red zone offense for years to come...hopefully starting this year.

[hoosier]

Judging from last year it seems like Finley still had a long way to go before he was ready to become a regular contributor on offense. He can be the greatest athlete since Jim Thorpe, but if he can't learn the playbook to the point where his role in it becomes intuitive, then he's not going to be much good to the Packers.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Jason Brown agrees in principle with Rams

John Clayton is confirming a Miami Herald report that C/G Jason Brown has agreed to terms with the Rams on a five-year contract.

Brown was hoping the Ravens would match the Rams offer, but it's believed that they were $1-2 million per year short. The best interior lineman available, Brown did not visit with any other teams. We'll wait for contract terms before confirming that it's an official signing. Feb. 27 - 8:57 pm et
Source: ESPN.com



Report: Jets, Eagles agree on Sheppard trade

The Jets and Eagles have agreed to a trade that will send a 2009 fifth-round pick and a 2010 conditional pick to the Eagles for CB Lito Sheppard.

The 2010 pick could be anywhere between a second and fourth-round pick, presumably depending on Sheppard's playing time. The price is too big for our tastes, but Sheppard would fill a big void opposite Darrelle Revis. We give the Eagles a lot of credit for holding on to Sheppard last year and getting this excellent value. Feb. 27 - 8:52 pm et

[Guiness]

I still don't know how the Skins can get under the cap this year, but I'm no cap expert.

I'm stunned that they can pull it off too, and was thinking it will be interesting to see who gets punted, because if they start cutting, there should be some Shinola mixed in with the shit. So far Shawn Springs, Marcus Washington and Phillip Daniels.

They also restructured Cornelius Griffin, Chris Samuels, Antwaan Randle El and Andre Carter.

[pittstang5]

Anyone surprised that TJ "Who's your mama" is still out there. I really thought he'd go fast - probably to Seattle.

To me, looks like alot of teams are going after defensive players first. Haven't seen too many offensive players, excpet for a couple linemen here and there getting signed.

[Rastak]

Anyone surprised that TJ "Who's your mama" is still out there. I really thought he'd go fast - probably to Seattle.

To me, looks like alot of teams are going after defensive players first. Haven't seen too many offensive players, excpet for a couple linemen here and there getting signed.

He's on his way to Minnesota now for a visit per Saint Paul Pioneer Press.


10 mil ayear is what he wants and that's pretty pricey for a guy his age.

He's got at least a couple of good years left though so he'd be a damn good signing for somebody.

[Gunakor]

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.

That was Rouse with the coast to coast TD last year not Bigby.

Reread my post. That's exactly what I said.

[KYPack]

Anyone surprised that TJ "Who's your mama" is still out there. I really thought he'd go fast - probably to Seattle.

To me, looks like alot of teams are going after defensive players first. Haven't seen too many offensive players, excpet for a couple linemen here and there getting signed.

He's on his way to Minnesota now for a visit per Saint Paul Pioneer Press.


10 mil ayear is what he wants and that's pretty pricey for a guy his age.

He's got at least a couple of good years left though so he'd be a damn good signing for somebody.

The rumor mill around here says he definitely wants to go to the NFC.
Philly seems to be his first choice if they get close on money.
If he goes to the Vikes, you'll love him. He's old school tough.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Cowboys acquire Kitna from Lions

Cowboys acquired QB Jon Kitna from the Lions in exchange for DB Anthony Henry.

The Lions did well to get Henry for a player they were set to release. The move also makes sense for Dallas because the system and terminology is similar to the one Mike Martz used, and he's better than the veteran backups on the open market. Kitna could put up solid numbers if he's forced to play. Feb. 28 - 3:09 pm et

[SnakeLH2006]

Springs is a top notch player but we have no need for another ancient corner.

Snake remembers his frosh college days playing Madden with buds and raping the trades to get the top young 1st rounders with speed like Springs on his team. That dude is still around? Kinda like I used to trade for Freddy Taylor and Joey Galloway for garbage to field the all-Rookie Franchise team.

BTW, Snake still pwns on Madden. Hit me up for my Xbox tag.

As far as Bretsky's post, I do agree...one man's garbage is another man's treasure till they realize he's not all that. Good point as Manuel, Chillar...and now Cole (who wants that shit...c'mon!!!) are gonna/and do get paid to switch teams as role players. I hope if we can't get Canty, as it looks bleak, TT folds FA and goes for gold in the draft as we need the $30 million to resign our own guys anyway. Relax dudes, we'll spend the money on Packer deals anyway, but could use a new OT and a DL or 2, as we could only hope for 1 legit starter in the draft, though.

[Lurker64]

\I hope if we can't get Canty, as it looks bleak, TT folds FA and goes for gold in the draft as we need the $30 million to resign our own guys anyway.

I think that if we miss out on Canty (like I think we will), it would still definitely behoove the Packers to go after Olshansky. After Olshansky is gone though, feel free to pack it up unless there's just some obscure player with a chance at greatness out there I've just never heard of. It's possible, since Thompson does do a pretty good job picking through the scrap heaps.

[Waldo]

\I hope if we can't get Canty, as it looks bleak, TT folds FA and goes for gold in the draft as we need the $30 million to resign our own guys anyway.

I think that if we miss out on Canty (like I think we will), it would still definitely behoove the Packers to go after Olshansky. After Olshansky is gone though, feel free to pack it up unless there's just some obscure player with a chance at greatness out there I've just never heard of. It's possible, since Thompson does do a pretty good job picking through the scrap heaps.

Jovan Haye. DT from the Bucs. Had a productive '07, bad '08, played on a torn groin all year. Undersized for Bates. (6'2", 285). 34" arms. He's a decent solution at DE.

I wouldn't be so sure about Canty. He's passed on the Giants according to one of the papers, and his agent is using us to bump up Seattle's offer, which doesn't appear to be very good. TT can get him if he want's to, all he has to do is have a plane on the way (to force a quick decision) and beat Seattle's offer at first light tomorrow. That is if the price hasn't gone up overnight from Seattle blinking.

[Bretsky]

\I hope if we can't get Canty, as it looks bleak, TT folds FA and goes for gold in the draft as we need the $30 million to resign our own guys anyway.

I think that if we miss out on Canty (like I think we will), it would still definitely behoove the Packers to go after Olshansky. After Olshansky is gone though, feel free to pack it up unless there's just some obscure player with a chance at greatness out there I've just never heard of. It's possible, since Thompson does do a pretty good job picking through the scrap heaps.

Jovan Haye. DT from the Bucs. Had a productive '07, bad '08, played on a torn groin all year. Undersized for Bates. (6'2", 285). 34" arms. He's a decent solution at DE.

I wouldn't be so sure about Canty. He's passed on the Giants according to one of the papers, and his agent is using us to bump up Seattle's offer, which doesn't appear to be very good. TT can get him if he want's to, all he has to do is have a plane on the way (to force a quick decision) and beat Seattle's offer at first light tomorrow. That is if the price hasn't gone up overnight from Seattle blinking.

Do you feel TTT could operate with the sense of urgency that you are describing above ? To me he's always been more wait and see rather than go and make it happen

[Bretsky]

Giants sign Rocky Bernard; good siging for them