2012 Free Agent Watch

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...e-ryan-mcbean/

Broncos will release Ryan McBean

I know it's woodbuck's job to post these links, but here is another to-be-suspended DL guy that should fit right in with the 2012 Packers DL.

NO.

Thanks MadScientist for adding to this thread. I don't see it all.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/16/monday-morning-one-liners-118/

Monday morning one-liners

Posted by Josh Alper on April 16, 2012, 9:20 AM EDT

Includes:

"Examining the importance of the NFL schedule on the lives of Packers fans." fr. Story

[woodbuck27]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--nf...p6iXtzgcbdbISQ#_=_

RE: See middle of this Article for:

Top 20 remaining unrestricted free agents:

1. RB Cedric Benson: Benson posted his third straight 1,000-yard rushing season last year, proving to be durable after injury problems and rumors about his toughness emerged early in his career. Although all running backs wear out, Benson's late emergence indicates he appears to have time on the clock.

2. DE Andre Carter: He had 10 sacks in 14 games before a quad injury knocked him out for the rest of the season. Carter's career has been up and down, but anybody who's capable of double-digit sacks will be working if he wants to.

10. S Yeremiah Bell: His body can't take being on special teams and starting anymore, but that's what happens to everybody. If he's restricted to one or the other as a primary task, he still has some miles left in the tank.

[Brandon494]

^ Isnt that the article that was just posted?

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bgdVX?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=minnesota-vikings

Updated: April 20th, 2012 11:04am



by Tom Pelissero
1500ESPN.com

"The Minnesota Vikings aren't done looking at free-agent receivers just yet.

Jerome Simpson is scheduled to visit the Vikings on Saturday, ESPN reported.

Simpson, 26, is coming off the best of his four NFL seasons, with 50 catches for 725 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games (14 starts) with Cincinnati." Story

[woodbuck27]

^ Isnt that the article that was just posted?

It sure is and it was my decision to include it in this Free Agent thread. (-:

Please....Note this posts focus. Thanks.

[woodbuck27]

Poll off of NFL network:

Poll


Who is the Biggest Free Agency Winner?

• Denver Broncos (28%, 319 Votes)
• Buffalo Bills (20%, 229 Votes)
• Other (17%, 197 Votes)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13%, 149 Votes)
• Packers/Giants (for doing basically nothing) (12%, 138 Votes)
• Chicago Bears (7%, 85 Votes)
• Washington Redskins (3%, 40 Votes)

Total Voters: 1,157

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/bgyAz?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl

Lions make an offer to Ryan Grant

Posted by Michael David Smith on May 3, 2012, 3:10 PM EDT

"The agent for free agent running back Ryan Grant said before the draft that Grant didn’t have anything going on with his old team, the Packers, but did have some interest from other teams. Now another of those teams has been identified: The Lions, who have offered Grant a contract

Tim Twentyman writes at the Lions’ website that Grant has been offered a deal by the Lions, who are still trying to add depth at running back." Article

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/13/tim-hightower-will-rejoin-the-redskins/

Tim Hightower will rejoin the Redskins.

Posted by Mike Florio on May 13, 2012, 9:52 PM EDT

"Lost in the mountains in March, running back Tim Hightower has found his way back to the NFL.

Specifically, to the Redskins.

Per multiple reports (including one from Kelli Johnson of CSNWashington.com), Hightower has rejoined the Redskins, two months to the day after free agency opened." Fr. LINK

[woodbuck27]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7957761/tampa-bay-buccaneers-ship-kellen-winslow-seattle-seahawks-sign-dallas-clark

Bucs trade Kellen Winslow to the Seahawks, sign 'Free Agent' TE Dallas Clark.

Updated: May 22, 2012, 12:23 AM ET

ESPN.com news services

TAMPA, Fla. --

"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded tight end Kellen Winslow to the Seattle Seahawks for a draft pick on Monday night and signed former Colts star Dallas Clark to replace him.

Earlier in the day, Winslow told SiriusXM radio that first-year coach Greg Schiano was "kind of upset" that Winslow has not been working out with the team during the offseason.

"That's kind of shocking, but that's what it is," Winslow said, adding that Schiano told him the coach "would help me out with a trade."

Winslow has been one of Tampa Bay's best offensive players since being acquired from Cleveland in a trade three years ago. He had 77 receptions for 884 yards and five touchdowns in 2009, 66 catches for 730 yards and five TDs in 2010 and 75 receptions for 763 yards and two TDs in 2011." Fr. LINK

[woodbuck27]

http://nfl.si.com/2012/04/20/top-10-remaining-nfl-free-agents/

Top 10 remaining NFL free agents

"Despite the rush to scoop up the premier free agents, the market remains stocked with players who could contribute in 2012. Many of those guys are coming off disappointing or injury-hindered seasons, but that doesn’t change the fact that a plethora of valuable veterans are still waiting for jobs.

We start our look at the best of the remaining free agents with a quick rundown of those who fell just outside the top 10." fr. LINK

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1198647-2012-nfl-free-agents-15-biggest-names-that-could-go-unsigned

2012 NFL Free Agents: 15 Biggest Names That Could Go Unsigned.

By Dan Van Wie (Featured Columnist) on May 30, 2012

"For the 15 NFL free agents in this presentation, there is a reasonable chance that none of them will be signed to a contract in 2012. In most cases, that could very well be the end of their NFL careers.

The reasons why these 15 players are not affiliated with any team range all across the board. Injuries, age, compensation, poor performance, weight issues and slowing down are all valid reasons for being passed over." Fr. Link