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  • Elway says Peyton “threw the ball great”

    Posted by Mike Florio on March 16, 2012, 5:00 PM EDT
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    Broncos V.P. of football operations John Elway made a trip to North Carolina on Friday to watch Peyton Manning throw a football.

    Elway, who maintains a Twitter account but has been silent on it about the Peyton chase, has posted a couple of comments. ”We enjoyed visiting with Peyton today in N.C.,” Elway writes. ”He threw the ball great and looked very comfortable out there.”

    Apparently, that large-headed voodoo doll the Tebowmaniacs have been mutilating all week has turned out to be fairly resilient.

    “Watching him throw today was the next step in this important process for our team and Peyton,”

    Elway added. ”It was a productive visit and went well.”

    But here’s where it all gets even more interesting. With Elway gushing about how well Peyton threw the ball, the Duke student newspaper claims via Twitter that “Manning did not throw a pass today,” characterizing it as an “[o]dd development.” (Those kids need to reel in the hyperbole.)
    We’re not sure how they know it, and we’ll be keeping an eye on the Chronicle Twitter page for elaboration.

    At this point, we’ve got no reason to doubt Elway.

    Apart from, you know, an established and lengthy patter of strategically deliberate falsehoods and misdirections by NFL coaches and executives.
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    • Bengals lead NFL in cap space, but they haven’t spent a nickel

      Posted by Evan Silva on March 16, 2012, 6:32 PM EDT
      AP

      The Bengals entered free agency with the league’s most salary cap space, ( nearly $50 Million$ ) but they haven’t acquired a single unrestricted free agent since the signing period began last Tuesday.

      On Friday, the Bengals announced that they hosted cornerbacks Jason Allen and Tracy Porter, and defensive end Jamaal Anderson at team headquarters.

      So far, we’ve counted those three players, defensive linemen Kendall Langford and Andre Fluellen, guard Jacob Bell, and cornerback Aaron Ross as free agents who’ve visited the Bengals.

      Next Monday, they will host running backs BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Michael Bush.

      Former Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman was also rumored to be visiting the Bengals, and tight end Kellen Davis had a Bengals visit scheduled before re-signing with Chicago.

      That’s 11 guys. Zero signings.

      Meanwhile, the Bengals have lost offensive linemen Mike McGlynn (Colts) and Nate Livings (Cowboys), while defensive linemen Frostee Rucker (Browns) and Jonathan Fanene (Patriots) have also moved on.

      The Bengals are apparently trying to give off the impression that they’re being aggressive in free agency.

      But they’re not acquiring anyone, and they’re not even trying to keep their own.


      Comment woodbuck27:

      mmmmm Packers and Bengals. Do these two teams have something in common?

      I'm wondering if Bob McGinn of the Journal Sentinel will TWEET that there's a ' shadow ally' relationship between Ted Thompson and Bengals Owner, GM and President, Michael 'Mike' Brown.

      I've read that 'Mike' Brown is rumoured to be frugal and somewhat reclusive, although he occasionally grants interviews. Anyone ever read that TT and Michael Brown are friends? ......... I'm joking. (-;
      Last edited by woodbuck27; 03-16-2012, 06:11 PM.
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      • Rams land Scott Wells to play center
        Last Updated 7:23 PM, March 16, 2012 EDT

        Rams land Scott Wells to play center

        Posted by Evan Silva on March 16, 2012, 7:23 PM EDT
        AP


        Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Rams have agreed to terms with center Scott Wells.

        Wells is regarded as a fine NFL center, but the Packers were annually trying to replace him.

        G.M. Ted Thompson doesn’t usually let valuable players get away in free agency.

        Wells (6’2/300) is a relatively undersized center and turned 31 a couple of months ago. He was hardly a premium free agent.

        Wells made two free agent visits, first to the Titans and second to Rams Park.

        He never left St. Louis.

        He was the No. 95 player on the PFT Hot 100.


        Comment woodbuck27:

        This story broke with a Tweet at about 7:11 PM EDT ( I believe ) Fri. 16 March 2012.

        Packer fans may take exception with the low opinion PFT seems to have take in terms of Scott Wells. MM loved him as did other players on our OL. He was good enough to receive a PRO Bowl selection this season. He was ranked tied for second among 11 FA Centers. He was rated our best offensive lineman.
        Last edited by woodbuck27; 03-16-2012, 07:29 PM.
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        • Wells was ranked as the 4th best center in the league last year, far ahead of "ALL PRO" Maurkice Pouncey, who was ranked 15th.

          Wells lacks ability, but he performed. Pouncey has ability, and doesn't perform to that level. Which do you prefer?

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          • Raiders land cornerback Ron Bartell, guard Mike Brisiel

            Posted by Evan Silva on March 16, 2012, 7:02 PM EDT
            AP

            The Oakland Raiders announced Friday evening that they have signed cornerback Ronald Bartell, formerly of the St. Louis Rams.

            Bartell, 30, missed all but one game last season due to a severe neck injury. He’s one of the most underrated corners in football when healthy, however, and adds much needed experience to the perimeter of Oakland’s secondary. Bartell is a big (6’1/205), physical press cornerback and should be a strong mentor for youngsters Demarcus Van Dyke and Chimdi Chekwa.

            The Raiders also signed guard Mike Brisiel to a five-year deal that John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports is worth $20 million. Brisiel is an ideal fit for Oakland’s zone-blocking system and will immediately enter the starting lineup at right guard, replacing Cooper Carlisle.

            Bartell is the No. 32 overall player on the PFT Hot 100 list.

            Brisiel didn’t make the top 100 because he’s a one-scheme lineman, but the Raiders run that scheme.

            While these additions will generate little attention because they occurred late Friday, they are quality signings by first-year G.M. Reggie McKenzie. Bartell and Brisiel are both immediate impact starters.
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            • Originally posted by smuggler View Post
              Wells was ranked as the 4th best center in the league last year, far ahead of "ALL PRO" Maurkice Pouncey, who was ranked 15th.

              Wells lacks ability, but he performed. Pouncey has ability, and doesn't perform to that level. Which do you prefer?
              I'd always prefer the overachiever. The man that gives alot.The man that pushes himself to get to the top.

              Ability and talent minus results is trumped by less talented and a positive result oriented player.

              If your correct in your comparison it gets easier. I'll take Wells over Pouncey.
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              ** If God doesn't fish, play poker or pull for " the Packers ", exactly what does HE do with his buds?
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              • It's 8:2o PM EDT .... Time to break. (-:
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                ** To download Jesus Loves Me ring tones, you'll need a cell phone mame
                ** If God doesn't fish, play poker or pull for " the Packers ", exactly what does HE do with his buds?
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                • Hey Woody, I appreciate all the great articles but how about just posting the link and maybe a few lines? I dont want to have any issues with copyright crap.

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                  • So Chris Myers just resigned with the Texans - 4 years, 25 mil - 14 mil guaranteed. I'm guessing this will be similiar to what Wells is going to get.

                    Now what? Jason Brown? I think we need a veteran here, at least to get us through this year. You know TT is going to try to find the furture Center in this years draft.

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                    • We have EDS, Genus in the wings. EDS quietly had a very solid season last year. I don't think we need to address center in FA per se, but we probably do need to sign SOME free agent, because we cannot address all needs through the draft.

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                      • Originally posted by MadtownPacker View Post
                        Hey Woody, I appreciate all the great articles but how about just posting the link and maybe a few lines? I dont want to have any issues with copyright crap.
                        Sorry Mad. I knew you were on vacation and posting wondered about that... if what I was posting could possibly be a copywrite issue.

                        I though as long as the post gave first credit or was an obvious take off of PFT.Com it wouldn't violate copywrite law and i may have been mistaken.

                        I felt if I was doing something wrong. posters here would notify me of that fact.

                        I wanted a thread that all Packerrats might get into or read and learn something more. Some here couldn't give a damn as TT doesn't use FAcy to much degree. Others like me enjoy this part of the NFL.

                        It's important to understand the Process of FA . For those of us into Fantasy Sports as it helps us get a jump start on team changes ...player movements teams strenthening in specific areas for the short or longer term.

                        Hey mad I'm in a GREAT Mood. It's St. Paricks Day. If you wish I'll go over this thread and do my best to revise it to avoid any possible copywrite issue.

                        Hope your trip to florida was cool. woodbuck27.... Ed
                        Last edited by woodbuck27; 03-17-2012, 06:44 AM.
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                        • Originally posted by pittstang5 View Post
                          So Chris Myers just resigned with the Texans - 4 years, 25 mil - 14 mil guaranteed. I'm guessing this will be similiar to what Wells is going to get.

                          Now what? Jason Brown? I think we need a veteran here, at least to get us through this year. You know TT is going to try to find the furture Center in this years draft.
                          It's rumored that TT was offerning in the range of $4.5 Million$ per year.

                          If Scott Wells signed with the St. Louis RAMS for what Chris Myers got or $6.25 Million$. The difference is $1.75 Million$, ballpark.

                          ** Update Sat. 17 March 2012 **

                          Scott Wells and Chris Myers 'in fact' signed very similiar contracts in the range of four years and $24-25 M$ with guranteed money in the $14-15 M$ range.

                          Scott Wells then makes about $6 M$ more by not staying in Green Bay; and that over the entire four years of his reported contract.
                          Last edited by woodbuck27; 03-17-2012, 06:52 AM.
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                          • With today's cap and the needs of GB's offense and defense I don't think you throw over 5MIL at a center; completely agree with TT here.

                            Throw that money at a DE or OLB or use it to extend Jennings. Several weeks ago I suggested trading for Wimbley....throwing a 5th over to our old Buddy Reggie...making it contingent on signing Wimbley to an extension. That would have looked pretty good now...who knows....maybe we tried.

                            My guess is they could get Langford for less than what Wells signed for if they want to....Wimbley IMO will cost more....dude has been a stuf

                            I also suggested signing a veteran safety for insurance; I wonder if there are any out there ?
                            TERD Buckley over Troy Vincent, Robert Ferguson over Chris Chambers, Kevn King instead of TJ Watt, and now, RICH GANNON, over JIMMY JIMMY JIMMY LEONARD. Thank you FLOWER

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                            • Originally posted by Bretsky View Post
                              With today's cap and the needs of GB's offense and defense I don't think you throw over 5MIL at a center; completely agree with TT here.

                              Throw that money at a DE or OLB or use it to extend Jennings. Several weeks ago I suggested trading for Wimbley....throwing a 5th over to our old Buddy Reggie...making it contingent on signing Wimbley to an extension. That would have looked pretty good now...who knows....maybe we tried.

                              My guess is they could get Langford for less than what Wells signed for if they want to....Wimbley IMO will cost more....dude has been a stuf

                              I also suggested signing a veteran safety for insurance; I wonder if there are any out there ?
                              Are you suggesting that Reggie McKenzie might possibly become Ted Thompson's 'shadow ally'?

                              It looks like TT just won't pay his center as much as some teams might but 'in fact' he doesn't have a whole bundle of CAP space available to him. As far as extending Greg Jennings with what might be saved by not signing Scott Wells.

                              'B' you know better than that. What's he going to do? Offer greg Jennings 2-3 more $million$ per season on some 3-5 year extension?? TT has to always keepan eye peeled to the WR position as far as bringing in new talent. The second thing he can rely on Aaron Rodgers to be like Brett Favre and get the ball to any manner of talented WR. (-:

                              Until the new TV money comes to the Packer bank. TT cannot really budge. He doesn't have a $20-50 Million$ surplus in CAP money.

                              With Scott Wells gone what does he have? It was at $5.4 M plus $1.6 M or $7.0 Million$ early this week under the CAP. He has to sign a draft class. He has to make hard decisions on players like Donald Driver and Chad Clifton. Learn the status on Nick Collins.

                              Ted Thompson has ???? 's

                              i.e. Who on our roster can re-strucure their contract?

                              The fact is that Ted Thompson doesn't have a whole lot of room to manouever in.

                              The biggest question. When is that TV contract money going to be delivered by Brinks?

                              [Editor's note: The following list shows the cap space for each team, as of Sunday, March 11.


                              LINK above to CAP Space for each team minus the $1.6 Million$ added adjustment** as a result of CAP Penaltys imposed
                              by the NFL Rules Committee.

                              ** in principle or on paper 'only'. There will be appeals 'of course' and as fans we should simply forget this sum of money IMO as we observe our teams CAP space.
                              Last edited by woodbuck27; 03-17-2012, 05:57 AM.
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                              • The contract given by the Rams to cornerback Cortland Finnegan pays him $24 million fully guaranteed on signing.


                                Brandon Carr gets $25.5 million fully guaranteed

                                Posted by Mike Florio on March 16, 2012, 7:20 PM EDT

                                Comment wodbuck27: This is a good article to read as concern how players agents observe and react to other NFL players welfare concerning payment for services hopefully rendered. (-:
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