2012 Free Agent Watch

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/cardinals-re-sign-jay-feely-to-two-year-deal/

Cardinals re-sign Jay Feely to two-year deal

Posted by Evan Silva on March 23, 2012, 9:50 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

OK It's now Saturday 24 March 2012 and Let's see what's been happening.... Have a GREAT Weekend Packerrats.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/13/the-free-agent-hot-100/

Again the LINK to a TOP 100 Free Ahents List:

Of that 100 I count 'only' 28 FA's remaining (NOT signed).

See Packerrats thread and interest by some Packer fans RE: Manny Lawson. Unless something has happened in the last hours. Manny Lawson isn't signed or in that group of '28'.

The top FA's remaining are at NO. 4. Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace (RFA).
and No. 7. Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (RFA).

Other FA's NOT signed:

21. Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton.
28. Chargers offensive tackle Marcus McNeill.
31. Bills offensive tackle Demetrius Bell.
48. Steelers cornerback William Gay.
50. Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne.
52. Redskins linebacker London Fletcher.
58. Patriots defensive end Andre Carter.
59. Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth.
60. Bengals linebacker Manny Lawson.
63. Saints defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin.
64. Giants offensive tackle Kareem McKenzie.
66. Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo.
67. 49ers safety Reggie Smith.
68. Lions running back Kevin Smith.
69. 49ers wide receiver Braylon Edwards.
70. Jets safety Jim Leonhard.
71. Bengals running back Cedric Benson.
72. Seahawks running back Justin Forsett.
74. 49ers offensive guard Chilo Rachal.
75. Eagles defensive tackle Trevor Laws.
86. Raiders defensive end Jarvis Moss.
87. Chargers fullback Jacob Hester.
89. Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe.
91. Bengals defensive tackle Pat Sims.
99. Bears defensive tackle Amobi Okoye.
100. Colts tight end Dallas Clark.

The above group of 2 FA's includes:

17 Defensive players.

7. Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (RFA).

Other's on Defense NOT signed:

21. Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton.
48. Steelers cornerback William Gay.
50. Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne.
52. Redskins linebacker London Fletcher.
58. Patriots defensive end Andre Carter.
59. Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth.
60. Bengals linebacker Manny Lawson.
63. Saints defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin.
66. Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo.
67. 49ers safety Reggie Smith.
70. Jets safety Jim Leonhard.
75. Eagles defensive tackle Trevor Laws.
86. Raiders defensive end Jarvis Moss.
89. Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe.
91. Bengals defensive tackle Pat Sims.
99. Bears defensive tackle Amobi Okoye.

Among this group are 3 Safety's:

67. 49ers safety Reggie Smith.
70. Jets safety Jim Leonhard.
89. Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe.

and 2 CB's:

7. Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (RFA).
48. Steelers cornerback William Gay.

and these guys;

59. Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth.
60. Bengals linebacker Manny Lawson.
86. Raiders defensive end Jarvis Moss.

TT has just signed a Center to replace Scott Wells , Jeff Saturday. He has a draft class to sign.

Isn't Ted Thompson's CAP money otherwise depleated?

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-mike-wallace/

Steelers still want long-term deal with Mike Wallace

Posted by Josh Alper on March 23, 2012, 1:40 PM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

Is there any team rich enough to pay Mike Wallace close to what, he hopes ...he deserves?

This is also an interesting watch.

Will he have to cow Toe it and remain a Pittsburg Steeler? Will he have to lower his money demands? This late in Free Agency, is it likely for Mike Wallace to break a teams bank?

Other future FA WR's will be taking note as well. How fast to get signed to a new team really wanting to shell $out$ to get the maximum $pay day$ ?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1116269-nfl-rumors-mike-wallace-not-worth-what-hes-asking-for

NFL Rumors: Mike Wallace Not Worth What He's Asking for


By Michael Dixon (Featured Columnist) on March 23, 2012

[woodbuck27]

The above group of 2 FA's includes:

17 Defensive players.

7. Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (RFA).

Other's on Defense NOT signed:

21. Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton.
48. Steelers cornerback William Gay.
50. Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne.
52. Redskins linebacker London Fletcher.
58. Patriots defensive end Andre Carter.
59. Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth.
60. Bengals linebacker Manny Lawson.
63. Saints defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin.
66. Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo.
67. 49ers safety Reggie Smith.
70. Jets safety Jim Leonhard.
75. Eagles defensive tackle Trevor Laws.
86. Raiders defensive end Jarvis Moss.
89. Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe.
91. Bengals defensive tackle Pat Sims.
99. Bears defensive tackle Amobi Okoye.

Among this group are 3 Safety's:

67. 49ers safety Reggie Smith.
70. Jets safety Jim Leonhard.
89. Redskins safety O.J. Atogwe.

and 2 CB's:

7. Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (RFA).
48. Steelers cornerback William Gay.

and these guys;

59. Jaguars defensive end Matt Roth.
60. Bengals linebacker Manny Lawson.
86. Raiders defensive end Jarvis Moss.

TT has just signed a Center to replace Scott Wells , Jeff Saturday. He has a draft class to sign.

Isn't Ted Thompson's CAP money otherwise depleated?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1116342-2012-nfl-free-agents-ranking-the-xv-best-players-remaining

2012 NFL Free Agents: Ranking the 15 Best Players Remaining



By Matt Miselis (Featured Columnist) on March 23, 2012

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...arber-retires/

Comment woodbuck27:

The Domino Effect >>> Bears sign RB Michael Bush >>> and Forte >>> Best Case scenario #3 RB >>> Fast decline >>> REALLY FAST Decline

Marion Barber retires

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 23, 2012, 2:47 PM EDT

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1117129-marion-barber-retires-from-the-nfl-why-giving-up-is-hard-but-noble

Marion Barber Retires from the NFL: Why Giving Up Is Hard, but Noble


By Michael Schottey (Featured Columnist) on March 23, 2012

[gbgary]

anthony hargrove visited Green Bay today. never heard of him. d-lineman from sea. 3 sack, 18 tackles in 15 games last year.

meh!

[Smidgeon]

anthony hargrove visited Green Bay today. never heard of him. d-lineman from sea. 3 sack, 18 tackles in 15 games last year.

meh!

Funny you said you hadn't heard of him. I was just going to wonder aloud if hell froze over because I recognize all the names TT's brought in.

[gbgary]

Funny you said you hadn't heard of him. I was just going to wonder aloud if hell froze over because I recognize all the names TT's brought in.

i'm not totally Packer myopic but you clearly keep closer tabs on the nfc west than i do.

[pbmax]

He has been in the news lately. During the 2009 NFC Championship Game, he had the quote celebrating Favre leaving the field. Afterward he said it was not a bounty celebration.

I suppose its possible he faces a suspension though he was with the Seahawks last year.

[Upnorth]

I am wondering if this is due to Pickett's getting old? He reminds me of Pickett in a way. Plus I thin khe would be great in the rotation, not dominant but very helpful at keeping bodies fresh.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/24/gary-kubiak-texans-are-having-a-difficult-offseason/

Gary Kubiak: Texans are having a difficult offseason

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 24, 2012, 10:11 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/24/the-full-manningham-numbers/

The full Mario Manningham numbers.


Now...with the 49ers.

Posted by Mike Florio on March 24, 2012, 10:35 AM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

This story says that..."it’s a two-year deal with a base value of $7.5 million, a maximum value of $10 million, and $4.45 million guaranteed ($3.2 million fully guaranteed) " story

[woodbuck27]

I am wondering if this is due to Pickett's getting old? He reminds me of Pickett in a way. Plus I thin khe would be great in the rotation, not dominant but very helpful at keeping bodies fresh.

Whenever it's possible 'I believe' that Ted Thompson has to upgrade our OL and DL.

It's a battle in the trench's and about protecting your QB and making it very difficult for their QB.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/24/bengals-bring-back-pat-sims/

Bengals bring back DT Pat Sims

Posted by Mike Florio on March 24, 2012, 11:01 AM EDT

"Now that the market officially has softened, look for guys like Sims to get what they can, possibly via short-term deals that will give them a chance to test the market again in the not-too-distant future."

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/24/colts-had-to-re-do-mathis-wayne-contracts/

Colts had to re-do Robert Mathis and Reggie Wayne contracts.

Posted by Mike Florio on March 24, 2012, 12:46 PM EDT