2014 Free Agency Rumors and or Speculation

[HarveyWallbangers]

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-perks-of-being-patient-in-nfl-free-agency/

In all, the whole thing was pretty damn fun. So much so, that by the time it all started to wind down, another yearly free-agent tradition began: beat writers for historically patient teams talking fans off the edge.

[mraynrand]

That is good news. Addition by subtraction. Any way we get them to trade for Newhouse

What a score it would be to be able to get Newhouse on an NFC north game day active roster. Actually having him play for a competitor is Manchurian Candidate kind of territory. As terrible as some of the other GMs out there are, I can't even fathom any of them being epically stupid enough to add Marshmallow Outhouse to their squad. I'm still shocked that the Packers allowed him on the team plane coming back from Detroit. If he makes the roster this year, that's a bigger black mark on TT than anything I can think of in the past that he's done or imagine he could do in the future.

[Bossman641]

To put things in perspective, we were one of 12 teams to not sign a FA yesterday. 6 of the other teams were also playoff teams.

And Barnwell (an analyst I like) wasn't as convinced there were steals yesterday.

http://grantland.com/features/free-agent-frenzy/

Teams made clear statements of intent about their future and there were almost no bargains.

Vontae Davis returned to the Colts on a four-year, $39 million deal that echoed the total value given to Sam Shields, just with $20 million in guaranteed money to Shields’s $12.5 million. Is it too early for Shields to ask for a raise?

At safety, the other big deal went to former 49er Donte Whitner, who wrangled a four-year, $28 million deal from the Browns despite seemingly being at fault on every big pass play against the 49ers over the past two seasons. Whitner is a solid run defender and will be expected to fill in there, but it’s hard to imagine that the Browns wouldn’t have been better off giving Ward the same deal.

The players the Browns signed are certainly bigger names, and they cost more, but they’re also older and have their own question marks. Whitner is something close to a disaster in coverage, and the track record of 49ers defenders after leaving San Francisco leaves much to be desired.

[red]

ware just signed with the elways

3 years 30 million

pretty steep price, but not unexpected

[Bossman641]

He also thinks the Saints are all in this year with Byrd due to 1) Brees' age and 2)concern they won't be able to retain Graham past this year. Byrd also currently has the 3rd largest guarantee for a defensive player behind only Hali and Charles Johnson.

[3irty1]

Here's hoping MD Jennings is a better double agent than he is a free safety. TT is a genius.

[denverYooper]

thats is awesome news about jennings and the bears

and interesting news. daniels is older, but good. would be an upgrade over finley imo

He'll be a more credible blocker, that's for sure.

[SMBASS]

More good news. The Bears just lost their best Q.B.. Josh McCown signed by Tampa Bay to a 2 yr./10 mil. deal

[Brandon494]

He also thinks the Saints are all in this year with Byrd due to 1) Brees' age and 2)concern they won't be able to retain Graham past this year. Byrd also currently has the 3rd largest guarantee for a defensive player behind only Hali and Charles Johnson.

I think they are trying to match the Seahawks with great safety duo pairing him up with Kenny Vaccaro.

[Joemailman]

More good news. The Bears just lost their best Q.B.. Josh McCown signed by Tampa Bay to a two year deal.

Yes, but now that he'll be running Lovie Smith's offense again, his career is probably over.

[SMBASS]

Yes, but now that he'll be running Lovie Smith's offense again, his career is probably over.

Lovie Land....the place where good Q.B.'s go to die?

[pbmax]

As impossible as it seems, M.D. Jennings is an upgrade for Chicago. But having him out of GB is an upgrade for us as well. If you follow this syllogism to it's proper conclusion you get the following hierarchy:

empty grass > M.D. Jennings > Chicago Safeties

The trade term for empty grass is hole in zone, but your point is well made regardless.

[red]

He'll be a more credible blocker, that's for sure.

and sure handed i believe. he's the kind of guy that if you need 5 yards on third down, he can get it for you

[pbmax]

Yes, but now that he'll be running Lovie Smith's offense again, his career is probably over.

Its Tedford's O now and I am not sure that bodes better for McCown or not.

[pbmax]

Will Daniel's be able to make it to the team facility without assistance? Are there ramps?

Is this just an attempt to bring down Garrett Graham's price?