Semi-Official jumping the gun FA signings thread - and First Day of Free Agency cuts as a bonus!

[Guiness]

All this Wes Welker news today is a bit of a surprize but NFL fans should count on this as a fact:

Bill Bilichick isn't LOL ..... any F__ ing idiot.

Far from that.

Damn can that Warren Sapp.... if it's true that he left that microphone open and it was his voice 'laying on the 'F bombs' while NFL Access was LIVE..... get himself in some messes !

It is indeed true

listen closely, filtering out the foreground announcer. Hilarious!

[woodbuck27]

It is indeed true

listen closely, filtering out the foreground announcer. Hilarious!

Ahhhh shit!

Not worth fussing about. Wasn't he praying?

Hey buddy. If you can get Stephen Jackson in Green Bay PRONTO and/or keep this thread up to date.... I'll buy you a Guiness when I see ya.

[woodbuck27]

Welker going to Denver making a lot more sense now. NE had decided to move on.

NE got a similar player, more than four years younger, for the same money. They're figuring on Brady getting the same production out of him as he did out of Welker. Maybe with less drops?

and inside of this (rumour or otherwise) may be:

The REST OF THE STORY

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/13/pats-pay-amendola-a-lot-more-than-they-offered-welker/

"As to Welker, maybe the Pats weren’t willing to pay more than $5 million per year because they believe he was grossly overpaid in 2012 under the franchise tag, at $9.5 million for one season. Then there’s the awkwardness that has unfolded in recent years, with Welker being benched for a playoff game after he defied Bill Belichick’s edict to stay away from the Rex Ryan foot-fetish story and Welker possibly being phased out early in the 2012 season and Welker saying it’s “nice to stick it in Bill’s face every once in a while” after a 13-catch performance in October." Fr. LINK

Comment woodbuck27:

ahhhaa. Don't mess with Bill.

[Guiness]

Cliff Avril reportedly signed by Seattle - they're back in the Paper Championship lead after briefly relinquishing it to the Broncos. Daniel Snyder reportedly as furious as Brady.

Mendenhall goes to Arizona, will play under Bruce Arians who got the most out his earlier in his career.

[Guiness]

Ahhhh shit!

Not worth fussing about. Wasn't he praying?

Hey buddy. If you can get Stephen Jackson in Green Bay PRONTO and/or keep this thread up to date.... I'll buy you a Guiness when I see ya.

Free beer! I'll move mountains for that! Just a sec, let me whip up a quick website...GNNAAAA....here:
http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/...n-bay-packers/

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/06/the-free-agent-hot-100-2/

The Free Agent Hot 100

Posted by Mike Wilkening on March 6, 2013, 7:05 PM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

As of the begining of Thursday 14 March, 2013. Almost half of this TOP 100 FA's have come off the list.

By my count a total of 54 on this list remain as UFA's or RFA's.

[woodbuck27]

Free beer! I'll move mountains for that! Just a sec, let me whip up a quick website...GNNAAAA....here:
http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/...n-bay-packers/

Guiness I've had my fingers x'd on this FA acquisition becoming reality. This is the most positive news I've read RE: Steven Jackson and Green Bay Packers.

I'll remain reserved in my optimism.

I believe this will be a solid move if TT can get it done.

PACKERS !

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/14/thursday-morning-one-liners-203/

Thursday morning one-liners.

An overview on all things since FA opened.

Posted by Darin Gantt on March 14, 2013, 8:29 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/14/jason-jones-deal-a-steal-for-lions/

Jason Jones deal a steal for Lions.

Posted by Mike Florio on March 14, 2013, 8:36 AM EDT

" The Lions created plenty of excitement on Wednesday, adding running back Reggie Bush, safety Glover Quin, and defensive lineman Jason Jones.

A source with knowledge of the Lions’ plans tells PFT that Jones was signed not to be a starter, but to be the inside pass rusher in the nickel package." FR. LINK

[woodbuck27]

NFL Access is reporting that 'the Pats' will most likely go after FA WR Danny Amendola.

Comment woodbuck27:

Here's 'the real story' on that with this news just in today:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/14/patriots-did-amendola-deal-before-welker-signed-with-broncos/

Patriots did Amendola deal before Welker signed with Broncos.

Posted by Darin Gantt on March 14, 2013, 2:09 PM EDT

"...according to Tom Curran of Comcast Sportsnet, the Patriots actually made their move first, agreeing to terms with Amendola Tuesday, a day before Welker agreed to his Denver deal.

The Welker news came first, creating the impression of a counter-move.

But once Welker turned down their offer and tested the market when it opened Tuesday, the Patriots went ahead with the Rams free agent." fr. LINK

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/14/matt-cassel-makes-quick-move-to-vikings/

Matt Cassel makes quick move to Vikings.

Posted by Darin Gantt on March 14, 2013, 3:29 PM EDT

"The Vikings knew they needed a better second option at quarterback, so they didn’t want to wait.

According to FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer, the Vikings have apparently secured a deal with former Chiefs starter Matt Cassel.

After the beating he took in Kansas City, he’s also not the kind of guy who would be bucking for the starting job, old enough to know his role behind Ponder and not create pressure." FR. LINK

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/14/colts-reel-in-ricky-jean-francois/

Colts reel in Ricky Jean Francois.

Posted by Josh Alper on March 14, 2013, 3:18 PM EDT

"He won’t be leaving Indianapolis without one. Just after Colts owner Jim Irsay promised news of a big new signing, Adam Caplan of TheSidelineView.com scooped him by reporting that the former 49ers defensive lineman had agreed to a four-year, $22 million deal with the team.

There’s no word on guarantees or how the contract breaks down, but it’s a pretty nice contract for a player who has been a reserve for the 49ers throughout his career. He’s done a good job in the role and filled in well for Justin Smith when Smith was injured in the second half of last season, but he’ll still be asked to play the lion’s share of snaps for the first time in his career." Fr. LINK

[packers11]

Falcons agreed to terms with RB Steven Jackson, formerly of the Rams. per rotoworld

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/14/sean-smith-gets-11-million-guaranteed/

Sean Smith gets $11 million guaranteed

Posted by Josh Alper on March 14, 2013, 2:42 PM EDT

" So we have no way of knowing whether Davis thought Smith would have gotten more than $18 million over three years from Kansas City. Multiple reports agree on those numbers and they also agree that $11 million of that money is guaranteed.

That’s a steep drop from what Eric Wright, Cortland Finnegan and Brandon Carr landed on the free agent market, which suggests that a crowded cornerback market made that kind of money an impossibility. The Chiefs and the rest of the league clearly didn’t see a big gap between getting Smith and getting the next choice on their list, a situation that is always going to lead to a drop in what you command as a free agent.

With Smith signed, we should start seeing more cornerbacks come off the market. If Smith has set the ceiling — he got more per year and guaranteed than Chris Houston — the rest of the available players will have to aim south of it." Fr. LINK

[Spaulding]

Falcons agreed to terms with RB Steven Jackson, formerly of the Rams. per rotoworld

Bleacher Report indicates the same thing and had a screenshot of a tweet from Schefter stating the signing:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1522316-steven-jackson-reportedly-reaches-agreement-on-deal-with-atlanta-falcons

Would have been a nice signing but given how our offense is geared probably not a place we need money tied up when we have yet to extend Rodgers and Matthews. Guess this means my pipe dream of Ball in the 2nd round still lives