Official 2014 NFL Free Agency Thread (Opinions/Rumors/Reports/Signings)

[mrken12]

And Heyward-Bey needs to get all the way the fukk out of Indy.

He's a certified bum.

 

[NkrumahWasRight Is Wrong]

Seahawks signed a CFL WR Chris Matthews. Played at University of Kentucky and is 6'5. Could be in prep of Tate leaving. Rice is probably out regardless.

 

[NkrumahWasRight Is Wrong]

Emmanuel Sanders is going to hit the market..NFL Nation has some good stuff on each team, their free agents and their likelihood to return to their team.

Heres an example: http://espn.go.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/4539/seahawks-free-agents-part-2

 

[Bboystyle]

We need to sign/trade for Jairus Byrd

 

[Knights89]

Cap gonna be in the 133 range...expected 150 by 2016

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10532044/the-nfl-salary-break-150-million-2016

The NFL's salary cap could break $150 million by 2016, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

The cap is projected to be $133 million this season, up more than 8 percent from $123 million last season. That would be the highest cap in league history, surpassing the $127.997 million number in 2009.

Cap numbers are expected to climb even higher in the future, going over $140 million next year before another significant rise in 2016, sources said.

Teams like the cash-strapped Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints would welcome the higher-than-expected salary cap this season.

Teams do not need to be compliant with the salary cap until March 11, but some have started cutting players to create cap savings.

 

[dora_da_destroyer]

And Heyward-Bey needs to get all the way the fukk out of the NFL.

He's a certified bum.

fixed



who's going after Mark Sanchez

 

[Knights89]

The New Orleans Saints will use their franchise tag on star tight end Jimmy Graham before Monday's deadline, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

The move was expected -- but it will likely set off a groundbreaking battle over whether Graham should officially be considered a tight end or a wide receiver.

Graham and his agent, Jimmy Sexton, will likely file a grievance through the NFL Players' Association, asking that Graham be considered a wide receiver since he lined up out wide or in the slot for 67 percent of his snaps last year.

full article
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10533205/jimmy-graham-receive-franchise-tag-new-orleans-saints

The Baltimore Ravens reached a five-year deal worth $32 million with tight end Dennis Pitta, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

The agreement comes three days before the Ravens would've had to place the franchise tag on Pitta in order to keep him off the free-agent market. The Ravens, who will hold a news conference Monday, announced the deal Friday afternoon.

"Dennis creates a number of mismatch problems for defenses. He makes it tough on them, and because of that, he really helps out our wide receivers," general manager Ozzie Newsome said. "Opponents have to always pay attention to where he lines up and where his routes take him. Dennis is also a big target with very good hands, and his presence in the red zone is very important to us."

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10532679/dennis-pitta-agrees-contract-baltimore-ravens

 

[Brady-Carter]

 

[Brady-Carter]

 

[Spaceman Piff]

 

[Brady-Carter]

 

[Brady-Carter]

Jimmy has been tagged..



This is going to be very interesting. Saints have no doubt tagged him as a TE(6.7m), his camp will say he should be tagged as a WR(11.5m). Cannot wait to see how this plays out..

 

[Tony D'Amato]

10 days away

If Grigson fukks this up

He better not go after Decker

I prefer Hakeem Nicks for cheap

 

[Brady-Carter]

Some stuff from today..

 

[red222]

The Bills will not use the franchise tag on free agent FS Jarius Byrd ahead of Monday's 4PM ET deadline.

Various reports over the last hour indicate the Raiders will not tag DE Lamarr Houston, the Ravens won't tag LT Eugene Monroe, the 49ers won't tag SS Donte Whitner, and the Browns won't franchise SS T.J. Ward. Byrd is expected to hit the market, and has a realistic chance to become the highest paid safety in football. Seahawks FS Earl Thomas will be watching Byrd's market closely.