2012 Free Agent Watch

[woodbuck27]

Umm Lofton is the better LB without question.

RE:

Other's on Defense NOT signed:

21. Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton.
50. Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne.

and... "These dudes really had Lofton ranked higher than Hawthorne? Hawthorne is a considerably better LB than Lofton. Lofton is a 2 down run-stuffer. Hawthorne is a top-10 LB in the right system. " smuggler

We might need HarveyWallbanger to jump in and settle this one; with his 'world of Stat's and Figures' capability. (-:

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/26/anthony-hargrove-hints-hes-green-bay-bound/

Anthony Hargrove hints he’s Green Bay bound

Posted by Evan Silva on March 26, 2012, 2:02 AM EDT
AP

"Free agent defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove visited the Packers on Friday."

"The Packers are bracing for the loss of defensive end Mike Neal, who was suspended four games on March 13 for violating the NFL’s policy against performance enhancers."

http://www.nfl.com/player/anthonyhargrove/2505952/profile

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Hargrove

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/25/spielman-defends-limited-spending-in-free-agency/

Vikings GM Rick Spielman defends limited spending in free agency

Posted by Mike Florio on March 25, 2012, 1:47 PM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

Vikings GM Rick Spielman has $20 M$ in CAP space. All the same he's prudent in Free Agency and not spending mony just for effect and publicity.

Like our GM Ted Thompson and hias approach to this part of upgrading our team.

The value has to be in the product and the product willing to agree with the GM's needs on all accounts. It's absolutely the best quality to have a cooperative attitude in terms of any relationship beginning and going forward.

[woodbuck27]

Running backs go relatively cheap in Free Agency in 2012.

The three-year deal recently signed by Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis has a base value, of $9 million. Making it worth $3 million per year.

Thats surprizingly matching the annual average of the contracts signed last year by Panthers kicker Olindo Mare and Vikings kicker Ryan Longwell.

Yet it doesn’t make it a bad deal for Ben Jarvis Green-Ellis. It may even be the best deal of any of the running back contracts signed thus far in Free Agency.

He’ll get $4 million in the first year and can make another $1.6 million via mostly reasonable triggers.

The nicest thing for this RB is as yet he has no competition. He's the current number one RB in Cincy. That may bode well for a future much better contract... no wait ...he's in Cincinnatti.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/videos/green-bay-packers/09000d5d827920b3/Best-free-agent-of-all-time?continuous=true

BEST FA Signing ALL TIME was Peyton Manning or REGGIE WHITE?

How best does an NFL GM use Free Agency? What is the prime use of Free Agency.

Do the Packers need to add a piece in Free Agency to add toughness on the defensive side of the ball?

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/26/steelers-expect-rashard-mendenhall-back-in-2012/

Steelers expect Rashard Mendenhall back in 2012

Posted by Josh Alper on March 26, 2012, 9:15 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/230675/colts-gm-dwight-freeney-isnt-going-anywhere

Indy COLT's ... Dwight Freeney Isn't going Anywhere.

[woodbuck27]

Comment woodbuck27: The last few days there seems to be 'a stall' in Free Agency:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/26/more-than-25-percent-of-the-hot-100-are-still-getting-the-cold-shoulder/

More than 25 percent of the Hot 100 are still getting the cold shoulder

Posted by Mike Florio on March 26, 2012, 9:26 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/26/zack-bowman-signs-with-vikings/

Zack Bowman signs with Vikings

Posted by Josh Alper on March 26, 2012, 9:43 AM EDT

[Zool]

Maybe this has been covered already somewhere in this mess of links, but what's the scoop on Luis Castillo? Broken leg last year, but looks to be ready for OTA's this season. He's played quite a bit of DE in the 3-4. Anyone hear what sort of $ he's looking at?

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/26/rams-take-flier-on-former-giants-receiver-steve-smith/

Rams take flier on former Giants receiver Steve Smith

Posted by Evan Silva on March 26, 2012, 2:52 PM EDT

[pbmax]

Maybe this has been covered already somewhere in this mess of links, but what's the scoop on Luis Castillo? Broken leg last year, but looks to be ready for OTA's this season. He's played quite a bit of DE in the 3-4. Anyone hear what sort of $ he's looking at?

Last mention is that he visited New England: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...land-saturday/

But I can't find a mention of his demands. At this point of the FA market, you need to be Woodson caliber to pull down top end money. Not sure if he is still there or not. Has played 7 years, maybe he takes a one year prove it deal?

[Brandon494]

Maybe this has been covered already somewhere in this mess of links, but what's the scoop on Luis Castillo? Broken leg last year, but looks to be ready for OTA's this season. He's played quite a bit of DE in the 3-4. Anyone hear what sort of $ he's looking at?

Havent heard anything about him but he would be a solid pickup.

[woodbuck27]

http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/ar...gency/10395424

Green Bay Packers Surprisingly Active in Free Agency

March 25, 2012 7:43 am

"Yet right now, the “Latest Buzz” on NFL.com shows the Packers filled the hole left from Scott Wells’ depature with Jeff Saturday and added Daniel Muir. They are pursuing Dave Tollefson, Anthony Hargrove and Manny Lawson.

So why is he breaking the pattern?

Things change, and the Packers lack of pressure was the primary difference between winning the Super Bowl in 2010—when they were second in the league in sacks—and losing in the divisional round in 2011 after finishing in the bottom-five in sack percentage.

His pursuit of these players is a tacit admission that the team could not overcome the loss of relatively low-cost defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins, and shows he understands he cannot rely on his anointed replacement Mike Neal."

Please CLICK on the above LINK for the entire story.

[woodbuck27]

Havent heard anything about him but he would be a solid pickup.

Luis Castillo:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Ca...rican_football)

NO ! DE Luis Castillo will NOT be a Green Bay Packer. Issues or baggage and effectiveness seem painfully and negatively obvious to me !

http://www.nfl.com/player/luiscastillo/2506367/profile

His best days as an NFL DE are long gone.