NFL Offseason Thread

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

It appears Dielman is staying with the Bolts.

 

Link.

[dew1679666265]

The Titans are likely to cut Travis Henry later this week. He's due an $8.3 million signing bonus which the Titans are unwilling to pay. I think it's a bad move if we're thinking about being good next year, especially since it looks kind of bad that we'll bring back Drew Bennett.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2786225

 

It looks like the Rams are clost to signing Bennett, which would be a good replacement for Curtis. Have you heard anything down there in Tennessee about Bennett being close to signing?

 

Nothing from the local media, but Schefter reported on NFL Network that Drew was in talks with the Rams. I'll be sad to see him go, he's one of the more underrated receivers in the league.

He's big with good hands and has a knack for getting open despite not having a great deal of speed.

Good pickup if the Rams get it done.

 

ESPN.com reports the Rams signed Drew Bennett to a 6-year, $30 million contract with $10 mil guaranteed.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2786610

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

According to ESPN, the Cowboys are close to signing OL Leonard Davis.

 

Link.

[texascub]

According to ESPN, the Cowboys are close to signing OL Leonard Davis.

 

Link.

 

I really don't like this unless we resign Columbo too. Davis would be a good RG to take over for Rivera, but would be a downgrade at RT.

[cubweiser03]

Patriots are set to offer RFA WR Wes Welker a 7 year $38.5M. This deal sounds more lucrative than the one the Seahawks gave Deion Branch last year after trading the Pats for. Plus this will cost the Pats their 2nd round pick.

[dew1679666265]

Patriots are set to offer RFA WR Wes Welker a 7 year $38.5M. This deal sounds more lucrative than the one the Seahawks gave Deion Branch last year after trading the Pats for. Plus this will cost the Pats their 2nd round pick.

 

This is a terrible move by the Pats. Welker is best at returning kicks, he's only a marginal receiver from what I've seen.

Yet they're paying him in the same area as Drew Bennett, David Givens (former Patriot) and Deion Branch as you said.

I certainly hope there are long time Pats that take exception to them throwing around money now.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

According to ESPN, the Cowboys are close to signing OL Leonard Davis.

 

Link.

 

I really don't like this unless we resign Columbo too. Davis would be a good RG to take over for Rivera, but would be a downgrade at RT.

 

I agree. I'd like to have Davis at guard and Columbo at tackle. I still think we have a decent shot at keeping Columbo.

[Flames24Rulz]

Apparently the Texans signed Ahman Green to a 4 year, $23 million deal :shock:

[CubColtPacer]

Apparently the Texans signed Ahman Green to a 4 year, $23 million deal :shock:

 

I don't think that's a shocking number at all considering the amount of money being thrown around right now.

[Flames24Rulz]

Apparently the Texans signed Ahman Green to a 4 year, $23 million deal :shock:

 

I don't think that's a shocking number at all considering the amount of money being thrown around right now.

 

For a guy that's in his 30s and for a guy that has been ridiculously prone to injuries the last few years, I'm shocked at the number.

[dew1679666265]

Apparently the Texans signed Ahman Green to a 4 year, $23 million deal :shock:

 

I don't think that's a shocking number at all considering the amount of money being thrown around right now.

 

For a guy that's in his 30s and for a guy that has been ridiculously prone to injuries the last few years, I'm shocked at the number.

 

This signing may guarantee Travis Henry isn't coming back to the Titans. If Green can get around $6M a year with his injury history and age, what could Henry get being two years younger and coming off a 1200-yard season. :shock:

[RynoRules]

Well, Tampa Bay has found their replacement for Plummer-Jeff Garcia.

 

http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10033511

 

Damn. I wanted the Raiders to sign Garcia in hopes that it would make them rethink their decision to draft Russell #1 overall. Oh well.

 

That's quite a 180 by you. I argued a couple of months ago that the Raiders should trade down and get more picks. You told me I was cur-ray-zee.

[dew1679666265]

Well, Tampa Bay has found their replacement for Plummer-Jeff Garcia.

 

http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10033511

 

Damn. I wanted the Raiders to sign Garcia in hopes that it would make them rethink their decision to draft Russell #1 overall. Oh well.

 

That's quite a 180 by you. I argued a couple of months ago that the Raiders should trade down and get more picks. You told me I was cur-ray-zee.

 

Don't want to speak for soccer here, but I'm pretty sure he wants Calvin Johnson with the first pick. And is also not enamored by JaMarcus Russell.

[soccer10k]

Well, Tampa Bay has found their replacement for Plummer-Jeff Garcia.

 

http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10033511

 

Damn. I wanted the Raiders to sign Garcia in hopes that it would make them rethink their decision to draft Russell #1 overall. Oh well.

 

That's quite a 180 by you. I argued a couple of months ago that the Raiders should trade down and get more picks. You told me I was cur-ray-zee.

 

Don't want to speak for soccer here, but I'm pretty sure he wants Calvin Johnson with the first pick. And is also not enamored by JaMarcus Russell.

 

Bingo. I still don't want them to trade down, I just don't want Russell. If they are going to draft a QB #1 overall, I want them to take Quinn. But if I'm running the team, I draft Johnson #1 and try to get Drew Stanton.

[dew1679666265]

Well, Tampa Bay has found their replacement for Plummer-Jeff Garcia.

 

http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10033511

 

Damn. I wanted the Raiders to sign Garcia in hopes that it would make them rethink their decision to draft Russell #1 overall. Oh well.

 

That's quite a 180 by you. I argued a couple of months ago that the Raiders should trade down and get more picks. You told me I was cur-ray-zee.

 

Don't want to speak for soccer here, but I'm pretty sure he wants Calvin Johnson with the first pick. And is also not enamored by JaMarcus Russell.

 

Bingo. I still don't want them to trade down, I just don't want Russell. If they are going to draft a QB #1 overall, I want them to take Quinn. But if I'm running the team, I draft Johnson #1 and try to get Drew Stanton.

 

I'm with you on not loving Russell at #1, but not so sure it would be bad to trade down. Calvin is so much better than any receiver in this draft that a team right on the edge of contention may see him as the piece to put them over the top and be willing to sell the farm (ie picks and young players stuck behind starting vets).

With all the holes your team has, it may be best to move down and grab an extra 2nd and/or 3rd potentially.

All that said, though, drafting Calvin Johnson with the first pick is never a bad idea (unless your the Lions :D )

[Warpticon]

Patriots are set to offer RFA WR Wes Welker a 7 year $38.5M. This deal sounds more lucrative than the one the Seahawks gave Deion Branch last year after trading the Pats for. Plus this will cost the Pats their 2nd round pick.

 

This is a terrible move by the Pats. Welker is best at returning kicks, he's only a marginal receiver from what I've seen.

Yet they're paying him in the same area as Drew Bennett, David Givens (former Patriot) and Deion Branch as you said.

I certainly hope there are long time Pats that take exception to them throwing around money now.

 

Welker is actually a pretty good receiver; good hands, solid route runner, deceptive speed but not a burner. He's essentially Wayne Chrebet. Worth that money? Doubtful. i'm a diehard Dolphin fan, and I'd be sad to see him go, but the WR corps is in disarray, so any openings that can be made for reconstruction are pretty much approved by me, especially if they can generate additional picks.

[Handlebar McSkullet]

Denver signed Travis Henry. Great Move by the Broncos, Henry had an awesome year last year, and will go bananas with Denver knee killing offensive line.

[OleMissCub]

Denver signed Travis Henry. Great Move by the Broncos, Henry had an awesome year last year, and will go bananas with Denver knee killing offensive line.

 

No kidding, that's a huge pickup.

[Jazz]

YES! Great move shanny. now just get kerney and a solid draft and we're in business

[Flames24Rulz]

Denver signed Travis Henry. Great Move by the Broncos, Henry had an awesome year last year, and will go bananas with Denver knee killing offensive line.

 

Thompson misses out on another RB...now there's rumors that we're talking to Detroit for Tatum Bell. Ugh. Supposedly we asked if the Bears were trading Thomas Jones, but he's reportedly "off-limits." Of course, that's probably only because Angelo doesn't want to trade him to a team within the division.

 

And it looks like the Patriots are interested in the Moss bidding now as well. Ted needs to get off his ass and start making some moves.

[soccer10k]

I'm with you on not loving Russell at #1, but not so sure it would be bad to trade down. Calvin is so much better than any receiver in this draft that a team right on the edge of contention may see him as the piece to put them over the top and be willing to sell the farm (ie picks and young players stuck behind starting vets).

With all the holes your team has, it may be best to move down and grab an extra 2nd and/or 3rd potentially.

All that said, though, drafting Calvin Johnson with the first pick is never a bad idea (unless your the Lions :D )

 

Oh I agree on the trading down part. If the right deal comes and the Raiders can get a ton in return for it, then by all means, go ahead and do it. But I don't think anybody is going to sell the farm to get the #1 pick. But like I said, if the right deal comes around, you have to do it. As for the extra picks, that's why I'm hoping a Moss deal will happen. I figure the Raiders should be able to get a second rounder for him (not great and nowhere near what they gave up for him but it's something they have to do).

[BigSlick]

Denver signed Travis Henry. Great Move by the Broncos, Henry had an awesome year last year, and will go bananas with Denver knee killing offensive line.

 

Thompson misses out on another RB...now there's rumors that we're talking to Detroit for Tatum Bell. Ugh. Supposedly we asked if the Bears were trading Thomas Jones, but he's reportedly "off-limits." Of course, that's probably only because Angelo doesn't want to trade him to a team within the division.

 

And it looks like the Patriots are interested in the Moss bidding now as well. Ted needs to get off his ass and start making some moves.

 

Heck, I'd love to see Thomas Jones on the Packers. With his stuttering step and constant looking for cut-backs, the Bears speedy defense would eat him up for dinner.

[dew1679666265]

Patriots are set to offer RFA WR Wes Welker a 7 year $38.5M. This deal sounds more lucrative than the one the Seahawks gave Deion Branch last year after trading the Pats for. Plus this will cost the Pats their 2nd round pick.

 

This is a terrible move by the Pats. Welker is best at returning kicks, he's only a marginal receiver from what I've seen.

Yet they're paying him in the same area as Drew Bennett, David Givens (former Patriot) and Deion Branch as you said.

I certainly hope there are long time Pats that take exception to them throwing around money now.

 

Welker is actually a pretty good receiver; good hands, solid route runner, deceptive speed but not a burner. He's essentially Wayne Chrebet. Worth that money? Doubtful. i'm a diehard Dolphin fan, and I'd be sad to see him go, but the WR corps is in disarray, so any openings that can be made for reconstruction are pretty much approved by me, especially if they can generate additional picks.

 

Perhaps I underestimated Welker, but I still think its a terrible move simply for the amount of money and I just saw on NFL Network that the Pats are giving up a 2nd round pick along with the money for Welker.

[dew1679666265]

Denver signed Travis Henry. Great Move by the Broncos, Henry had an awesome year last year, and will go bananas with Denver knee killing offensive line.

 

:evil: It's amazing how quickly I've gone from very optimistic about the Titans to hoping we have some talent around Vince next year.

 

EDIT: Oh by the way, we broke the bank today and signed Kerry Collins. Watch out Indy, the division is ours. ](*,)

Edited March 6, 2007 by dew

[dew1679666265]

I'm with you on not loving Russell at #1, but not so sure it would be bad to trade down. Calvin is so much better than any receiver in this draft that a team right on the edge of contention may see him as the piece to put them over the top and be willing to sell the farm (ie picks and young players stuck behind starting vets).

With all the holes your team has, it may be best to move down and grab an extra 2nd and/or 3rd potentially.

All that said, though, drafting Calvin Johnson with the first pick is never a bad idea (unless your the Lions :D )

 

Oh I agree on the trading down part. If the right deal comes and the Raiders can get a ton in return for it, then by all means, go ahead and do it. But I don't think anybody is going to sell the farm to get the #1 pick. But like I said, if the right deal comes around, you have to do it. As for the extra picks, that's why I'm hoping a Moss deal will happen. I figure the Raiders should be able to get a second rounder for him (not great and nowhere near what they gave up for him but it's something they have to do).

 

Good point on Moss. If you can get one to two high picks for him, there's really no need to trade down, just take Calvin.