2009 Free Agency: Patriots sign Chris Baker, NOT Fred Taylor- Open Thread
by Brad Wells on Feb 27, 2009 11:00 AM EST
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The free agent market's Viagra is kicking in. Here are the results:
Annoyingly, Fred Taylor signs with the Patriots. This likely means Laurence Maroney will get kicked to the curb.According to Peter Prisco, Fred Taylor has NOT signed with the Patriots. Laurence Maroney still sucks though.- Pats also got former-Jets TE Chris Baker.
- The NY Jets inked Bart Scott.
- Patriots WR Jabar Gaffney is likely heading to Denver to join his former offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels.
- Speaking of Broncos, they are also looking to sign J.J. Arrington.
- Ray Lewis likely not returning to Baltimore. Wow. Harrison gone from Indy. Brooks gone from Tampa Bay. Now, Lewis gone from Baltimore.
Chirp away with updates in the comments.
- Marvin might be heading to Miami.
- Very good article by mgrex03.
- Freddie Keiaho's career in Indy likely over. Look for Clint Session to start at WILL next year with Wheeler moving to SAM.
- Kellen Winslow traded to Tampa Bay for undisclosed draft picks.
- Dominique Foxworth signs with Ravens.
- From the comments:
Redskins cut ties with CB-Shawn Springs
The Houston Chronicle has reported that the Vikings have traded a 4th round pick to the Texans for QB Sage Rosenfelds and given him to a 2-year deal worth 9 mill. Which means the Texans may be screwed if Schab gets hurt again.
TJ Housmanzedeah is scheduled to visit the Seahawks on Friday.
- Patriots are trading LBer Mike Vrabel to Chiefs.
- Broncos also got Correll Buckhalter, and are meeting with Brian Dawkins. Can we start calling them Eagles West?
- Eagles inked OT Stacy Andrews.
- The Titans have re-signed Kerry Collins. Vince Young's career all but over in Tennessee.
- Maurice Morris a Lion.
- Brian Dawkins is now officially a Bronco. Eagles defense is now officially done. Dawkins was the heart and soul of that defense.
- BIG DEAL apparently going down between Patriots and Chiefs:
Sources out of New England, have it pegged that’s there’s a "major announcement" involving this KC-NE trade coming at 6 pm EST tonight. Does the deal include quarterback Matt Cassel going to KC along with Vrabel? KC sending a player and possibly draft picks as part of the package? Or is it just the media having fun and messing with the minds of NFL fans?
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Meh, Freddy T is going to suck it up in NE so who cares. The Patriots haven’t been scary since 2004 imo.
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Damn and I had a lot of respect for Taylor
Clearly he just chose the team with the better shot at a ring (pats), not where he would get more playing time (Bills).
what's wrong with wanting to get ring?
The crap these players have to go through after their careers are over; shorten life span, dozens of surgeries, and having to fight with the union to get at the pension fund. A little piece of hardware to spin around your finger as you fight through that crap seems ok to me.
Defense if more important them breathing.
I agree with that. That’s why the players should be playing the game, for the ring. The of course in a close second is the money.
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by KingRichard on Feb 27, 2009 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
Giants beat writer Mike Garafalo passes along old Combine buzz that he heard the Bucs would offer free agent Derrick Ward $15 million over four years.
The deal would include $8M guaranteed. Ward and agent Drew Rosenhaus will want more money, but Tampa would be a solid fit. He’d be the favorite for third-down work and probably split early-down carries with Earnest Graham. Ward dynasty owners should still hope the Bengals step up.
Well, so much for that idea. I hope you suck in Tampa Ward.
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I think he will
Ward excelled when he was spelling Jacobs, not when he was starting. And I don’t equate Graham to Jacobs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmGdAPjcgaM&eurl=http://www.only17points.com/&feature=player_embedded
Tampa is going to suck in general
For a few years, period. They’re rebuilding. No QB, no defense, one offensive player worth anything signed only to a franchise tag. They’re going to be hurting for a bit. Ward will only go there for the money. There’s not enough free agents to build a contender even with their cap space.
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by monstersbox on Feb 27, 2009 11:15 AM EST up reply actions
Now that Gruden is gone, maybe they’ll develop a young QB.
However, while I agree they are in rebuilding for a while, I think they still have a lot of good young pieces on defense. I like Ruub, their CBs, and their safeties. Basically, they just need to retool the DL and find new OLBs. Offense is a work in progress, I guess, and it was pretty dumb, imo, to make a defensive guy the HC when they have no identity on offense now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmGdAPjcgaM&eurl=http://www.only17points.com/&feature=player_embedded
Jermaine Phillips
All but said he’s gone. Buchanon’s a free agent in a market desperate for CBs, Bryant had a good year but nobody knows if he’ll regress, they lost 2 starting LBs, Josh McCown is their front runner to start at QB, Cadillac had another knee injury, Graham went on IR, they released Dunn so right now your potential RBs are coming back from significant injuries, they already needed help on DL….ok, I’m winded. Either way they have significant problems that could be fixed over a few years worth of drafts. But now they’re trading away draft picks for players. That has never worked.
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by monstersbox on Feb 27, 2009 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
first, i meant Ruud, not Ruub. Second, Yea, I think its a 2 year project or so, but I think they have pieces to build around on defense. I didn’t realize Phillips said he was leaving. Buchanon is older, right? They have a younger CB that they drafted last year, with a tough name, but he was decent. It all depends on the quality of their management, now. If its better than it was the past 5 years, I think they’ll improve quickly, especially in a (imo) lackluster NFC. We’ll see. Its the NFC, so I don’t much care.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmGdAPjcgaM&eurl=http://www.only17points.com/&feature=player_embedded
Talib
You’re thinking of Talib probably, and yeah, he has potential. Buchanon is only 28. My point is that the free agency candidates aren’t that deep this year, but the draft has some nice players. A little pointless to pick up older, even if they’re not “old” is a little pointless when they will be “old” by the time the rest of the team catches up with them. Trading away their draft picks is the height of stupidity.
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Just because I feel like throwing my two cents in, Tanard Jackson is a badass.
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How
How can they keep him, Sammy Morris, and now Taylor?
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why can't they keep 3 backs?
From Patriots.com:
Lamont Jordan has said he would like to return to New England, but also made it clear it’s a business decision. Should he move on, which is a strong possibility, look for New England to bring in a similarly talented and low-priced option to add depth behind Laurence Maroney and Sammy Morris.
That depth was Fred Taylor.
Cap
The Patriots are very cap strapped, and have a lot of money invested in two QBs. If they hold onto all four of those RBs, they will win 7 games next year. They need to upgrade their secondary and LBers.
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Fred Taylor
Old slow and washed up, just like most of the team He should fit right in with the Patriots.
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Detroit sucks Chicago swallows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by PatsR18*andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Feb 27, 2009 11:39 AM EST reply actions
Haynesworth to Redskins
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3939011
Not a huge surprise… Washington just loooooves overpaid free agents. It’s a perfect fit.
Maybe this means they’re less likely to draft a DT in the first round crosses fingers.
Jets ink Bart Scott and Ray Lewis will likely not re-sign with the Ravens next season
Well the Colts do have to go to Baltimore and play the Ravens next season.
Sssssswwwwwweeeeeettttttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PS.
Chris Baker is a has been just like the rest of the New England Patty Cakes.
I also heard the Broncos could be looking trading for DE-Julias Peppers, The Jets are looking at Ray Lewis (who will likely not end up with the Jets next season) and S-Jim Leonard, and DT-Sean Rogers wants out of Cleveland.
Kudos to Bill Polian this season in free agency
Go Colts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by PatsR18*andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Feb 27, 2009 11:51 AM EST reply actions
Can you talk about the struggles the Colts have had with the Ravens?
Since you are so excited Lewis and Scott won’t be there.
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Look, I know the Colts haven't had any struggles with the Ravens since 2001
But last season the Ravens were still a good team. When I was watching the Pittsburgh Baltimore playoff game I kept wondering to my self, how on earth did my Colts smash the Ravens by 27 points. But now that Lewis and Scott are gone, the Ravens may not be that great next season.
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by PatsR18*andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Feb 27, 2009 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
Colts Struggle with Ravens
I’ll gladly address that:
Aside from one excellent, close, hard-fought playoff game, our biggest problems have been, in order: (1) Keeping fan interest once we breach 30 pts early in the 3rd quarter; (2) making sure our offensive play-makers don’t cramp up from all that sprinting down-field; (3) oxygen bottle shortage; and (4) are the team’s victory dinner reservations for 6 or 6:30?
I hate Joe Namath. That's how long I've been a Colts fan.
LOL
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Kiaho gone????
That’s not good, looks like the Colts may end up keeping Haggler. But then again no one could want Kiaho.
Kudos to Bill Polian this season in free agency
Go Colts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by PatsR18*andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Feb 27, 2009 11:54 AM EST reply actions
Keiaho
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by PatsR18*andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Feb 27, 2009 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
Wait a second, who said Session was going to move to WILL and Wheeler would take over at SAM?
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it was kind of assumed when he was drafted Wheeler was a SAM
since he’s the biggest and it’s the best fit for his work-in-progress cover skills.
It depends on if he can cover well enough at the WILL. I’d hate to have them move Session after he had finally settled in and played well there, but if that’s the only way to get the three best LBs onto the field, then what else can they do, start a rookie or Senn at WILL?
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by shake n bake on Feb 27, 2009 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
4-2-5
There’s plenty of room on this wagon baby!
Jim Sorgi runs a 4.6 40. That's all I've got to say about that.
by monstersbox on Feb 27, 2009 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
if they come into preseason without 3 starting caliber LBs
then you can scoot over and make room for me on the bandwagon.
I ain't tryin' do you, I'm just tryin' do me
Last album did two, I'm just tryin' do three.
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by shake n bake on Feb 27, 2009 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
YEESSS!
I WILL CONVERT YOU ALL!
If they draft Jason Phillips I’m wearing a shirt that says “4-2-5 ALL THE WAY BABY!” Nobody will understand it and it’ll be lame, but I’ll find some glimmer of hope.
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by monstersbox on Feb 27, 2009 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
If Wheeler isn't ready
and they don’t draft a LB high then it should be a pretty easy sell for you.
I ain't tryin' do you, I'm just tryin' do me
Last album did two, I'm just tryin' do three.
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by shake n bake on Feb 27, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not sold on him being ready
If we’re putting Buster Davis, Hagler, etc and rotating them around at the end of the season and not giving him a chance to see the field, I’m not sold. I have him having about the same potential as Senn at this point. And possibly less than Okwo, who was scouted as a coverage/cover2 LB instead of a blitzer.
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by monstersbox on Feb 27, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
I was just curious if there was some form of official word or just speculation around here is all. It makes sense, I just hope Session can adjust quickly enough.
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by KingRichard on Feb 27, 2009 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
I'd actually rather them put Wheeler at WILL
Like I said, he might be slightly heavier, but he’s also taller. He doesn’t carry weight like a traditional SAM. He has a body like a young Derrick Brooks. By the way, don’t forget that they picked up Okwo, who was a 3rd rounder, to potentially try out at WILL. That was what the Bears were planning on doing when Briggs wanted out.
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by monstersbox on Feb 27, 2009 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
Wait a sec…Wheeler played WILL in college didn’t he?
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by KingRichard on Feb 27, 2009 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
started out as a DE
then played OLB (don’t know which) and finished his career as a MLB.
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by shake n bake on Feb 27, 2009 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
I’m almost positive he played WILL in college. Because that’s the side he always blitzed from.
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by KingRichard on Feb 27, 2009 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
yeah he was a WILL for his year at OLB
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/philip-wheeler?id=330
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by shake n bake on Feb 27, 2009 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
So really then, it doesn’t make much sense to move Session out of his position where he excels and replace him with Wheeler who hasn’t played much. I think they should just stick Wheeler in at WILL and go from there.
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by KingRichard on Feb 27, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
Session
doesnt he play SAM? Keiaho was always the WILL.
by metal_militia on Feb 27, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
yeah that's what he's saying
it doesn’t make since to more Session from the SAM, so they should stick Wheeler at WILL.
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by shake n bake on Feb 27, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
amazingly it's a character upgrade
at TE for the Bucs
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Last album did two, I'm just tryin' do three.
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by shake n bake on Feb 27, 2009 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
Good comment. Jerramy Stevens is a despicable human being and at least Winslow is just a bad human being.
yeah
Winslow just comes off as thickheaded (or a dumbass) to me. Stevens is a piece of shit.
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by shake n bake on Feb 27, 2009 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
Whoa, really?
What the hell are the Browns doing? I understand his “soldier” mentality, but he was the only guy who could catch balls for them.
Couldn’t they throw #10 in as well?
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...
You didn’t watch the Denver game did you? He’s the sole reason they lost that game at the end. Was it two drops and one fumble or two fumbles and one drop?
In any case, I think they might need to look at who they picked as their GM over in TB. You’re rebuilding, you cut your defense, probably won’t get your best remaining defensive players back, and your best chance of getting better is to trade away to GET draft picks, not give them up. They would have had to give up at least a 3rd rounder I’m guessing. Well, whatever, as long as we keep knocking people out of the DT lottery.
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by monstersbox on Feb 27, 2009 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
I watched the Denver game
And he did drop a couple balls on the final drive. That was an exception, rather than a rule.
Speaking of that game, where the Browns were up 2 TDs in the 2nd half, the reason they lost was the defense, not that last drive. But it really doesn’t matter. Winslow is a Top 5 on-the-field talent at TE.
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They are sabatoging Brady Quinn
Everyone hates Notre Dame. Assholes.
by Colts Homer on Feb 27, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, never saw that coming.
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by KingRichard on Feb 27, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
Terms of Foxworths contract
4 years, 26 million
by metal_militia on Feb 27, 2009 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
See ya Keiaho
He just never panned out.he was a serious underacheiever and that’s why they cut ties. …he flashed some talent…but he just doesn’t make the cut…..I’m excited about the new Colts…..I’ll miss Marv…..but once we get a dominant running back again (Addai is never going to be good again) “you can take that to the bank” and a new Reggie Wayne-esqe reciever…..happy times are here again…
Did you hear something?
Technically he’s not gone yet. They could still give him an offer under what the price to tender would have been.
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by monstersbox on Feb 27, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
More updates for BigBlueShoe
Redskins cut ties with CB-Sean Springs
The Houston Chronicle has reported that the Vikings have traded a 4th round pick to the Texans for QB Sage Rosenfelds and given him to a 2-year deal worth 9 mill. Which means the Texans may be screwed if Schab gets hurt again.
TJ Housmanzedeah is scheduled to visit the Seahawks on Friday.
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by PatsR18*andDONEwithoutCHEATING on Feb 27, 2009 12:53 PM EST reply actions
If we were to sign anyone in free agency
I wouldnt mind picking up the Bucs, Jovan Heye. He played in the Tampa 2 system and has everything we look for in a DT (though he does not have the size to play NT), but would still be a good pick up for depth.
if Laurence Maroney gets cut
We should pick him up is a hard running MOTHER shut yo mouth lol
Awesome T-shirt
misterirrelevant.com via FO’s just about to kickoff free agency chat
(I’m taking time off from my still 300 word too short essay due at 3pm to read/ask questions, so I’d recommend dropping in).
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Pats trading Vrabel to Chiefs
http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/02/27/chiefs-patriots-nearing-trade-for-vrabel/
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wow.
That one is a shocker. I never expected them to part with Vrabel…
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by peytonsthebest on Feb 27, 2009 2:31 PM EST up reply actions
My two best friends
are a Patriots fan and a Chiefs fan. I just looked at them both and laughed. I dont know what to think. Chief fan dont want him and Pats fan doesnt wanna give him up. hahahahaha
Please, please draft a big Defensive Tackle. Please?
Hmm..
I thought Vrabel would retire as a Patriot. I guess not. Pioli must have a man-crush on him. In other totally irrelevant news…Brady married man-face-whatz-her-name.
Haynesworth gone…division domination again.
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by rangerover76 on Feb 27, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
NFL Network reporting Brian Dawkins to Broncos
No link yet.
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NM
They are reporting he is visiting Broncos.
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Eagles fans breathe sigh of relief
For now at least.
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wow
I love the offseason. Mostly because we’re almost never involved and I can just sit back and enjoy the ride
Please, please draft a big Defensive Tackle. Please?
Yeah
Definitely always feels like there’s a war out there, kind of like a CTF game where the players are the flags. Definitely amusing to extremely funny at times how teams decide to spend their money. On another note, Dawkins is a UFA.
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Pete Prisco
He says Fred Taylor hasn’t signed with New England:
Running back Fred Taylor woke up Friday morning and saw a report he had signed with the New England Patriots.
That was news to him.
“That isn’t true,” Taylor said. “I don’t know where some of that -— comes from sometimes.”
Taylor did say he is still in discussions with the Patriots, but no deal was done as of 9:30 a.m.
“We’ll see how it goes,” he said.
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so what's the deal
he’s not a patriot yet, that blog was posted at 1030 this morning
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by torontocoltsfan on Feb 27, 2009 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
he is a patriot now....
5:50 p.m. — Patriots get RB deal done
Confirming an earlier report, the Patriots have officially announced the signing of former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor.
After spending 11 seasons with Jacksonville, Taylor was cut by the Jaguars in a salary-cup move. On Friday, he joined a team in which running back Laurence Maroney has been bothered by injuries for most of his career.
that story is wrong
about it being a cap move. Taylor offered to take a pay cut and the Jags cut him anyway.
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by shake n bake on Feb 27, 2009 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
Kerry Collins resigns with Titans
2 years, $15 million, 8.5 guaranteed.
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Just remember
Vince Young is still their QB. :)
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Ah well, it was all going so well so far this offseason as far as other teams are concerned
Collins makes them better than Young, unless his arm falls off from old age. Smart move for both parties as Collins was never going to get $10M a year.
Maybe they move Young to DT?
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NFL Radio reports...
Brian Dawkins has signed with the Broncos. I can’t find a link anywhere.
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Jonathan Vilma staying with Saints
5 years, $34 million, $17 million guaranteed
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Maurice Morris a Lion
hmmm, I was wondering if he’d be a relatively cheap pickup in a few days—give us 3-4 years worth of B to B+ RB production in tandem with Addai. Guess not.
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Arrgh, 3 years under $7M
That’s about what I figured for him. He’s an upgrade over Dom as a runner, but maybe not in the other areas that are so important to us. But more expensive. And Dom may return to the fold. Argh.
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The Lions...
I’m not sure exactly what I expected. Maybe some sort of logic with Schwartz there. Unless Kevin Smith has injury problems, this wasn’t a necessary move with the other issues they have. RB and WR are the only positions with any sort of talent.
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Logic and the Lions
Unfortunately for them, Schwartz is only a good choice for head coach. I don’t think they did much to benefit the evaluation department or the GM position.
by coltsfanawalt on Feb 27, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
Tank Johnson
I wonder if the Colts have given any thought to picking up Tank Johnson. Hes a good young DT and from what I hear isnt going to get a big contract…I realize his character issues are the primary reason, but why not give it a shot?
by ColtsPurdueFanFromKY on Feb 27, 2009 6:15 PM EST reply actions
I would be interested.
I personally don’t care aout his gun collection, as long as he doesn’t use them on anybody.
by coltsfanawalt on Feb 27, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
BB came out and started with “I know you guys might all already know this, but I’m a complete dickhead. We cheated for years and have no remorse for getting caught. Tom Brady is an overrated QB who benefited from being in our system for years. For an example, just look at what Matt did this year. Rodney Harrison was doing the roids for years and that’s the reason why he was one of the dirtiest players in the league.”
I haven’t heard anything yet. I really don’t want anyone to get Cassel because I don’t want them to free up that cap space. That’s about the right amount of money to get Peppers.
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Any rumors if Marvin's phone has rung yet?
I assume he would not be contacted for the first day or week, but I’d kinda like for there to be some interest. Then again, it would only reinforce the decision Polian made…
Peppers doesn’t make any sense for New England. They run a 3-4, and Peppers has been in a 4-3 his whole career. They could stick him at DE or OLB, but either way he’s out of position. If anything, he makes more sense for a team like Denver that needs some front line players and a pass rush.
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I really don't know about that,
Peppers was making noise earlier about how much he wanted to play OLB in a 3-4 defense.
Yes
But Peppers wants to play in a 3-4 which might make “better” use of his athletic ability. Atleast that was the reason cited for his split with the Panthers. NE might be looking at LB position and the secondary, not necessarily go after Peppers. But it’s a bummer if they get him.
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by rangerover76 on Feb 27, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
Duh..
Yes Peppers can be used for OLB. Something in the alcoholic beverage..
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by rangerover76 on Feb 27, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
If Wheeler isn't ready to start....
Is there any way that Polian could bring back Marcus Washington for the right price? Washington is one of the “ones that got away” and would be an immediate upgrade.
According to Kevin Garnett, anything is possible, although it’s highly unlikely.
This line will remain in my signature until the Colts draft Rashad Jennings in 2009.
by KingRichard on Feb 27, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
Haynesworth deal not as impressive as initially thought
http://realredskins.com/2009/02/real-deal-with-haynesworth-is-4-years.html
“League sources told ESPN’s Chris Mortensen that a $29 million ‘poison pill’ in the fifth year of Haynesworth’s contract effectively makes it a four-year deal worth $48 million. The Redskins would owe Haynesworth a lump sum of $29 million in salary and bonuses in 2013, the fifth year of the deal. It is unlikely the team will pay the full commitment of $100 million over seven years unless the contract is re-negotiated. Haynesworth will receive $41 million in guaranteed money.”
Also notice the first three rules concerning the uncapped year :
"1, Prorating Of Bonuses: In 2008 bonuses given to players (signing or roster bonuses with language in the contract allowing them to be prorated) were spread over six years. In 2009 these bonuses can only be spread over five years.
2, The 30% Rule For Salaries: Any player signing a contract in 2009 can only see his base salary and incentives increase by 30% each year. For example, if a player earns $1m in base salary in 2009 for a contract signed this season, he can only see his salary increase to $1.3m in 2010. This is used to stop teams loading up contracts ready for an uncapped season (which would be in 2010 if things stay as they are). Again, it only applies to contracts signed in 2009 and the 30% rule takes into consideration base salary, likely to be earned incentives and roster bonuses. It does not take into consideration signing bonus.
June 1st: The traditional date for releases late in the off-season so the dead cap hit can be spread over two seasons has no significance this year due to 2010 being an uncapped year at present.
3, Guaranteed Salary’s: Any player with guaranteed salary’s in years following 2009 will have his cap hit for those amounts brought forward to 2009 hence counting on the 2009 cap. The exception is if all the 2009 salary is guaranteed. Any guaranteed contracts beyond 2012 see only 50% of that money brought forward."
Something seems very shady about this deal. If the CBA isn’t completed, it would essentially void this contract and force them to restructure or be in violation of at least the 30% rule. I’m assuming his entire 2009 salary is guaranteed so they might get around that one.
Jim Sorgi runs a 4.6 40. That's all I've got to say about that.
Oh, and this rule
“A team can include only three veteran team incentives in a player contract covering 2009 and beyond. These incentives must also be coupled with a playtime requirement. Previously, clubs were limited to eight team incentives and no playtime requirement.”
Jim Sorgi runs a 4.6 40. That's all I've got to say about that.
by monstersbox on Feb 27, 2009 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
Return Man
I hope the Colts decide to finally get a good kick/punt return man in free agency or the draft. Maybe Dante Hall still has some gas left in the tank
by ColtsPurdueFanFromKY on Feb 28, 2009 5:15 PM EST reply actions
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