2012 Free Agent Watch

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my problem with signing lawson is that maybe because of that TT doesn't go after a great OLB prospect in the draft with the first pick because of it

[pittstang5]

my problem with signing lawson is that maybe because of that TT doesn't go after a great OLB prospect in the draft with the first pick because of it

I don't get that vibe. TT will take BPA. If there's an OLB there in the 1st that he likes, he'll take him. I am worried about the center situation though. I'm not from Wisconsin and don't see all the Konz hype. I hope he's not there when the Packers pick.

[Lurker64]

my problem with signing lawson is that maybe because of that TT doesn't go after a great OLB prospect in the draft with the first pick because of it

As far as I can tell, TT has three major holes to fill this offseason: OLB, Center, and DE. If he addresses one or two of them in free agency (not necessarily with top shelf players) then he can take one of the other needs with his best pick.

It's not like our need to upgrade Zombo, Jones, and Walden is really that more crippling than our need to upgrade Neal, Wilson, and Wynn.

[Patler]

As far as I can tell, TT has three major holes to fill this offseason: OLB, Center, and DE. If he addresses one or two of them in free agency (not necessarily with top shelf players) then he can take one of the other needs with his best pick.

It's not like our need to upgrade Zombo, Jones, and Walden is really that more crippling than our need to upgrade Neal, Wilson, and Wynn.

I suspect there is another hole to fill - safety; and that is very unfortunate.

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I suspect there is another hole to fill - safety; and that is very unfortunate.

lets not say that out loud until the actual news comes in on that matter

fingers crossed

[Upnorth]

I suspect there is another hole to fill - safety; and that is very unfortunate.

GRRRRRR. I'm still in denial!

P.S. My daughters only memory of the Barrie area is Wasaga Beach, if any of you rats get a chance take it in! Perfect for young and single up to families and old people.

[Joemailman]

I suspect there is another hole to fill - safety; and that is very unfortunate.

Something happen to M.D. Jennings?

[Joemailman]

Looks like Alex Smith will sign with 49ers. Joe Philbin has gone from having Aaron Rodgers and Matt Flynn running his offense to David Garrard and Matt Moore.

[Guiness]

You two are bringing back some good old memories! I spent a lot of time in hockey rinks in that area, watching Junior hockey 15 years ago or so. Couchiching Terriers of the OPJAHL in those days had a few pretty good players, and played in Orillia, as I recall. OPJAHL also had teams in Collingswood, Parry Sound (Bobby Ore Arena), Durham and lots of places around Toronto. Spent time in Barrie watching OHL Then there were the NOJHL teams. I think I hit most of the Junior A teams from all around Toronto north to Sudburry and west to the Sault.

I still go back to Parry Sound to visit now and then. Beautiful area. The new highway from Barrie north is awesome!

Orr! Sacrilege!

NOJHL! Sudbury Cubs, Onaping Falls Huskies, Espanola Eagles, Capreol Hawks, Elliot Lake Vikings, Rayside-Balfour Canadians and the Nickel Centre Native Sons! lol, ya, I know that league well!

[smuggler]

Peprah and Burnett will get "better" if the pass rush gets better.

[Patler]

Orr! Sacrilege!

NOJHL! Sudbury Cubs, Onaping Falls Huskies, Espanola Eagles, Capreol Hawks, Elliot Lake Vikings, Rayside-Balfour Canadians and the Nickel Centre Native Sons! lol, ya, I know that league well!

A problem with following the NOJHL is that every 4-5 years half the teams in the league have changed.
Rayside put together some good teams for quite a while then, all of a sudden, they were gone. Ten years ago, I think it was down to 5 teams. A few years later they picked up a few new ones.

It has just gotten so expensive running junior teams that no one seems to last long doing it anymore. Ownerships change, and teams move.

[woodbuck27]

Some of these have nothing to do with free agency Woody. We can probably limit it to "x signs with y" or "y is negotiating with x" stuff.

Noted and thanks. Will do.

[woodbuck27]

Woody....what's the deal with Manny lawson? Is he still available?

77 Fahrenheit? Are you freaking kidding me?

Manny Lawson. I check his status soon. It might not go up from me until the morning.

On August 2, 2011, Manny Lawson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals. Thats all I have so far. Here are his stat's:

http://www.nfl.com/player/mannylawson/2495885/profile

The Weather:

Yes it's unreal warm here in SE Georgian Bat, Ontario for the first day of Spring. It's been lovely last two days and you can actually tan.Tomorow it's calling for the same into Thursday. I've never seen it this nice in March.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/wea...page_savedcity
20C today!

Guiness are you in Owen Sound? If you are. We're not far from one another. I'm in Honey Harbour, Ont. North of Orillia, Ont. or 30 minutes NE of Midland, Ont.

[Guiness]

A problem with following the NOJHL is that every 4-5 years half the teams in the league have changed.
Rayside put together some good teams for quite a while then, all of a sudden, they were gone. Ten years ago, I think it was down to 5 teams. A few years later they picked up a few new ones.

It has just gotten so expensive running junior teams that no one seems to last long doing it anymore. Ownerships change, and teams move.

It's a tough racquet. You need a solid volunteer base and community support to make it work.

In the 80's when I was growing up the teams were pretty consistent, although the Huskies disappeared the season after winning the league! I think a couple of other teams dropped out that year as well. Are you from that area? Can't think of how else you'd know the league!