The 2015-16 'OFF SEASON' NFL Happenings Thread

[pbmax]

DL is not the only position group to stop the run. LBs must do their part. Neal and the non-Matthews linebacker could both be upgraded easily and that would help the run D.

Teams ran against the Packers because they had leads since the offense struggled. If the offense returns to form, less pressure on the Run D.

Boyd comes back. They like Ringo and Pennell. Reinforcements are already on their way. They need one but its not my choice for top need on team, nor on D. LB first.

[Joemailman]

Packers won't be a great run stuffing defense as long as the play nickel and dime as much as they do. It's just not as big a priority to Dom as preventing big passing plays. Even with the outstanding 2010 defense, they were only 18th in rushing yards allowed per game. If Raji is signed, the DL is pretty good. I agree with PB. The key to an improved run defense is better linebacker play.

[woodbuck27]

DL is not the only position group to stop the run. LBs must do their part. Neal and the non-Matthews linebacker could both be upgraded easily and that would help the run D.

Teams ran against the Packers because they had leads since the offense struggled. If the offense returns to form, less pressure on the Run D.

Boyd comes back. They like Ringo and Pennell. Reinforcements are already on their way. They need one but its not my choice for top need on team, nor on D. LB first.

Ok so looking at the Draft as we see it now. Who is well positioned and plays LBer that TT might feel is a value pick at NO. 27?


The following look like likely candidates for the NO. 27 pick today:

Hunter Henry TE, Arkansas or Cody Whitehair OG , Kansas St. or William Jackson III CB, Houston or Josh Doctson WR, TCU or maybe select on the OL and pick Le'Raven Clark OT, TEXAS TECH

Who do you like amongst these or is there another prospect positioned for a likely TT pick? ie OT Taylor Decker or OLB Darron Lee , Ohio State (he didn't have the Combine performance he might have liked) might still be on the board.

GO PACK GO !

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2621882-terrell-suggs-arrested-latest-details-comments-and-reaction?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nfl

Terrell Suggs Arrested: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

By Tim Daniels , Featured Columnist ...Mar 4, 2016

" Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs was reportedly arrested at a restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona, early Friday for leaving the scene of an accident and driving on a suspended license, according to the Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. He was booked and released on citation overnight."

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2621322-the-race-is-on-to-sign-robert-griffin-iii-with-at-least-10-teams-in-the-running

The Race Is on to Sign Robert Griffin III, with at Least 10 Teams in the Running

By: Mike Freeman , NFL National Lead Writer

March 4, 2016

[Fritz]

If RG III is coveted, does that mean Johnny Manziel will be a hot property, too?

[smuggler]

No. You can't trust Manziel to show up to practices or meetings. You can't trust him not to piss hot for blow. He's not a leader and seemingly not even a good teammate. Not employable. RG3 at least could be a backup.

[ThunderDan]

No. You can't trust Manziel to show up to practices or meetings. You can't trust him not to piss hot for blow. He's not a leader and seemingly not even a good teammate. Not employable. RG3 at least could be a backup.

RG III will be a starter next year with some team. The contract will be closer to starter money than backup money. Maybe $15M per year for 3 years.

[pbmax]

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 1h1 hour ago
It's actually $16M over 4 years for #Vikings & S Andrew Sendejo. They were in safety market, linked to Iloka, others. Does this change that?

[pbmax]

ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk 4h4 hours ago
Drew Brees has the leverage to become the highest-paid player in football, if he chooses to use it http://wp.me/p14QSB-9ZNO

[pbmax]

Marc Lillibridge @NFLBridge 19m19 minutes ago
So...a Dolphins source text/emailed everyone on my Twitter feed to tell them Mario Williams is in the building.

[pbmax]

ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk 43m43 minutes ago
Report: Broncos offer Brock Osweiler three-year deal worth more than $45 million http://wp.me/p14QSB-9ZNY

[Joemailman]

Greg Jennings released by Miami. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...suh-misi-deals

[Guiness]

ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk 43m43 minutes ago
Report: Broncos offer Brock Osweiler three-year deal worth more than $45 million http://wp.me/p14QSB-9ZNY

Wow...based on what? 7 starts, less than half a season, at the end of which he got lifted for a taped-together Manning. I have to think the Broncos know something from camp performances, etc. It kind of reminds me of the extension Rodgers signed during his first year starting for the Pack.

[Guiness]

Jennings out in Miami

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000641544/article/dolphins-cut-greg-jennings-restructure-suh-misi-deals

Have to figure he's done. Might get a vet minimum somewhere, but I doubt it.