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2009 NFL Free Agency Thread (1 Viewer)

Jason Wood

Jason Wood

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Hey Everyone,

As I'm sure you're aware the NFL free agency period is now upon us. We'll keep this thread pinned as a place to discuss the various and sundry signings, visits, rumors, etc...

Have at thee!

 
Andrew Brandt's comments at http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/ are usually a worthwhile (and usually very short) read that provide insight on NFL business and money issues, and lately he has been frequently addressing free agency issues. Here's today's post.

Tuesday Thoughts

Posted By Andrew Brandt On February 24, 2009 @ 11:30 am In The Busine$$ of Football

The Nnamdi Asomugha deal with the Raiders last week continues to send shock waves through the NFL. One of the major contractual differences between the NFL and Major League Baseball, as well as the NBA, has always been guaranteed contracts and a team’s ability to get out of a contract that’s not working. The other two leagues have had those become the norm; the NFL, to this point, has not ventured down that road.

The most stunning contract in 2008, in my mind, was that of Larry Fitzgerald. Because of the highly leveraged situation he and agent Eugene Parker created with their escalated rookie contract, Fitzgerald was able to garner a four-year, $40M contract with an unprecedented 75 percent of it – $30M – guaranteed. Until then, we had not seen that level of guarantee in a substantial contract.

Now, Asomugha has a completely guaranteed contract for the two years prior to the third-year option. All $28.6M of the two-year contract is guaranteed. Assuming he hits some easily attained incentives, he will also have a third year guaranteed, bringing his total guarantee to more than $45M. He would become the league’s highest-paid player in terms of average per year and would have an unprecedented, fully guaranteed contract similar to those in the NBA and MLB. …

We’re at a time when yesterday’s splashy signings are becoming today’s agate-type terminations in the newspaper transactions section. As we’ve mentioned, Jacksonville needed only one season to realize the error of its ways in signing Jerry Porter and Drayton Florence. Oakland has now done the same with Gibril Wilson, a marquee signing at this time last year but now discarded into the free market again (along with Kwame Harris and Justin Griffith — more contracts out the door to make room for Asomugha’s deal). A team’s treasure can quickly become the same team’s trash, although it used to take at least two seasons before that took place. Now it’s happening more quickly than ever before. …

Marvin Harrison’s scheduled $9M salary in 2009 may turn to zero by the end of the day. Harrison, synonymous with excellence over the past decade, has requested, and will be granted, his release by the Colts. He signed a seven-year deal in 2004 for $67M, becoming the highest-paid receiver in the league in terms of contract average, a title he held for several years until deals for Randy Moss and Fitzgerald in 2008. Now, that contract will turn to dust. Harrison seemed very much a player who would always be a Colt, but declining production, a tight Cap situation and a refusal to take a pay reduction have changed that plan. The list of players who spend their entire careers with one team continues to grow shorter and shorter. …
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Broncos Sign 2 RBs

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9271500...illy,-Cards-RBs

New Denver head coach Josh McDaniels must have thought running back was his team's most pressing free-agent need.

The Broncos have acquired two up two of them by agreeing to multiyear contracts with Correll Buckhalter (Philadelphia) and J.J. Arrington (Arizona) at the midnight opening of the signing period, FOXSports.com has learned. The deals will become official when both pass physical exams.

Buckhalter can be considered a frontrunner for a starting spot, while Arrington is likely to fill a niche as a third-down specialist and kickoff returner.

A backup behind Brian Westbrook for most of his eight seasons in Philadelphia, the 30-year-old Buckhalter has battled back from knee injuries that forced him to miss the 2002, 2004 and 2005 campaigns. Buckhalter started two games in 2008 and finished the season with 369 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 76 attempts. He also is an effective receiver coming out of the backfield.

Arrington never fulfilled the expectations that came with being Arizona's second-round draft pick in 2005. But he did start three games for the 2008 Cardinals team that reached Super Bowl XLIII. Arrington tallied 432 combined yards from scrimmage (rushing and receiving) and averaged 25.6 yards on kickoff returns with one touchdown.

Denver finished last season with seven running backs on injured reserve.

 
Richardson to Jets

Richardson retained by Jets

Posted: February 27th, 2009 | Adam Schefter | Tags: New York Jets, Tony Richardson

At the opening of free agency, the popular deals were re-signs.

Just as the Washington Redskins re-signed CB DeAngelo Hall, the New York Jets did the same with FB Tony Richardson. It’s believed to be a one-year deal with $500,000 guaranteed, with New York keeping the dependable blocker and locker-room leader.

http://blogs.nfl.com/category/adam-schefte...e_agency_friday

 
wholefnshow said:
Broncos Sign 2 RBs

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9271500...illy,-Cards-RBs

New Denver head coach Josh McDaniels must have thought running back was his team's most pressing free-agent need.

The Broncos have acquired two up two of them by agreeing to multiyear contracts with Correll Buckhalter (Philadelphia) and J.J. Arrington (Arizona) at the midnight opening of the signing period, FOXSports.com has learned. The deals will become official when both pass physical exams.

Buckhalter can be considered a frontrunner for a starting spot, while Arrington is likely to fill a niche as a third-down specialist and kickoff returner.

A backup behind Brian Westbrook for most of his eight seasons in Philadelphia, the 30-year-old Buckhalter has battled back from knee injuries that forced him to miss the 2002, 2004 and 2005 campaigns. Buckhalter started two games in 2008 and finished the season with 369 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 76 attempts. He also is an effective receiver coming out of the backfield.

Arrington never fulfilled the expectations that came with being Arizona's second-round draft pick in 2005. But he did start three games for the 2008 Cardinals team that reached Super Bowl XLIII. Arrington tallied 432 combined yards from scrimmage (rushing and receiving) and averaged 25.6 yards on kickoff returns with one touchdown.

Denver finished last season with seven running backs on injured reserve.
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Clayton just reported they were visiting Denver but no deals were in place.
 
sho nuff said:
wholefnshow said:
Broncos Sign 2 RBs

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9271500...illy,-Cards-RBs

New Denver head coach Josh McDaniels must have thought running back was his team's most pressing free-agent need.

The Broncos have acquired two up two of them by agreeing to multiyear contracts with Correll Buckhalter (Philadelphia) and J.J. Arrington (Arizona) at the midnight opening of the signing period, FOXSports.com has learned. The deals will become official when both pass physical exams.

Buckhalter can be considered a frontrunner for a starting spot, while Arrington is likely to fill a niche as a third-down specialist and kickoff returner.

A backup behind Brian Westbrook for most of his eight seasons in Philadelphia, the 30-year-old Buckhalter has battled back from knee injuries that forced him to miss the 2002, 2004 and 2005 campaigns. Buckhalter started two games in 2008 and finished the season with 369 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 76 attempts. He also is an effective receiver coming out of the backfield.

Arrington never fulfilled the expectations that came with being Arizona's second-round draft pick in 2005. But he did start three games for the 2008 Cardinals team that reached Super Bowl XLIII. Arrington tallied 432 combined yards from scrimmage (rushing and receiving) and averaged 25.6 yards on kickoff returns with one touchdown.

Denver finished last season with seven running backs on injured reserve.
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Clayton just reported they were visiting Denver but no deals were in place.
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The deal will be announced tomorrow
 
ESPN reporting Haynesworth signs with the Redskins. 7 yrs, 100 mill that could reach 115 mill with incentives. How the heck do the Redksins have the cap room to do this AND sign Williams?

 
wholefnshow said:
sho nuff said:
wholefnshow said:
Broncos Sign 2 RBs

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9271500...illy,-Cards-RBs

New Denver head coach Josh McDaniels must have thought running back was his team's most pressing free-agent need.

The Broncos have acquired two up two of them by agreeing to multiyear contracts with Correll Buckhalter (Philadelphia) and J.J. Arrington (Arizona) at the midnight opening of the signing period, FOXSports.com has learned. The deals will become official when both pass physical exams.

Buckhalter can be considered a frontrunner for a starting spot, while Arrington is likely to fill a niche as a third-down specialist and kickoff returner.

A backup behind Brian Westbrook for most of his eight seasons in Philadelphia, the 30-year-old Buckhalter has battled back from knee injuries that forced him to miss the 2002, 2004 and 2005 campaigns. Buckhalter started two games in 2008 and finished the season with 369 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 76 attempts. He also is an effective receiver coming out of the backfield.

Arrington never fulfilled the expectations that came with being Arizona's second-round draft pick in 2005. But he did start three games for the 2008 Cardinals team that reached Super Bowl XLIII. Arrington tallied 432 combined yards from scrimmage (rushing and receiving) and averaged 25.6 yards on kickoff returns with one touchdown.

Denver finished last season with seven running backs on injured reserve.
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Clayton just reported they were visiting Denver but no deals were in place.
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The deal will be announced tomorrow
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It might be...but as of yesterday...http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nflnation/0-5-4...o-the-fray.html

 
Though, I think rotoworld is reporting it is done for those two.

Just going by what Clayton was saying last night on the NFL Live thing.

 
Pretty shocked at the reports that C-Buck would be odds on favorite to start. He's 30-years old with 3 reconstructive knee surgeries. I wouldn't put any faith in job security there.

I am BAFFLED at the Skins. Sure, the Haynesworth deal is expensive, but I don't have a real issue with that. But signing Hall to a deal that guarantees him $22.5mm and $30mm over the first three years? WHAT?!?!? This is a guy who got TORCHED last year and was such a cancer that OAKLAND :eek: of all places cut him midseason.

I'll tell you what, the Aso and Hall deals this season make Philly Asante Samuel contract look great. :P

 
Jason Wood said:
Pretty shocked at the reports that C-Buck would be odds on favorite to start. He's 30-years old with 3 reconstructive knee surgeries. I wouldn't put any faith in job security there.I am BAFFLED at the Skins. Sure, the Haynesworth deal is expensive, but I don't have a real issue with that. But signing Hall to a deal that guarantees him $22.5mm and $30mm over the first three years? WHAT?!?!? This is a guy who got TORCHED last year and was such a cancer that OAKLAND :wub: of all places cut him midseason. I'll tell you what, the Aso and Hall deals this season make Philly Asante Samuel contract look great. :blush:
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Would love to see the percentage of cap space those 2 guys are eating up.
 
Jason Wood said:
Pretty shocked at the reports that C-Buck would be odds on favorite to start. He's 30-years old with 3 reconstructive knee surgeries. I wouldn't put any faith in job security there.I am BAFFLED at the Skins. Sure, the Haynesworth deal is expensive, but I don't have a real issue with that. But signing Hall to a deal that guarantees him $22.5mm and $30mm over the first three years? WHAT?!?!? This is a guy who got TORCHED last year and was such a cancer that OAKLAND :banned: of all places cut him midseason. I'll tell you what, the Aso and Hall deals this season make Philly Asante Samuel contract look great. :banned:
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FWIW, Randy Moss was a cancer in Oakland and carried so little value they could only get a 4th round pick for him. Not saying Hall's deal is worth it or not but he shouldn't be judged on 8 games in Oakland and should be judged by the total package.
 
Jason Wood said:
Pretty shocked at the reports that C-Buck would be odds on favorite to start. He's 30-years old with 3 reconstructive knee surgeries. I wouldn't put any faith in job security there.I am BAFFLED at the Skins. Sure, the Haynesworth deal is expensive, but I don't have a real issue with that. But signing Hall to a deal that guarantees him $22.5mm and $30mm over the first three years? WHAT?!?!? This is a guy who got TORCHED last year and was such a cancer that OAKLAND :lmao: of all places cut him midseason. I'll tell you what, the Aso and Hall deals this season make Philly Asante Samuel contract look great. :clap:
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Cortland Finnegan contract signed in '08 is looking like quite a gem too:Four-year, $16.8 million contract with $8.5 million guaranteed.
 
Jason Wood said:
Pretty shocked at the reports that C-Buck would be odds on favorite to start. He's 30-years old with 3 reconstructive knee surgeries. I wouldn't put any faith in job security there.

I am BAFFLED at the Skins. Sure, the Haynesworth deal is expensive, but I don't have a real issue with that. But signing Hall to a deal that guarantees him $22.5mm and $30mm over the first three years? WHAT?!?!? This is a guy who got TORCHED last year and was such a cancer that OAKLAND :eek: of all places cut him midseason.

I'll tell you what, the Aso and Hall deals this season make Philly Asante Samuel contract look great. :lmao:
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You really can't compare Oakland (or Detroit for that matter) to the rest of the NFL. They've been doing crazy stupid stuff lately, so when they eveluate a guy as not worth it, and cut him, it just might be wrong.Look how long it took Gibril Wilson to find a job.

 
Broncos have signed:

Correll Buckhalter, RB, Philadephia

J.J. Arrington, RB, Arizona

Renaldo Hill, S, Miami

Jabar Gaffney, WR, New England

Brian Dawkins, S, Philadelphia

Lonie Paxton, LS, New England

Rumors are that they are about to sign Andra Davis-LB-Browns

They also put claim on RFA Texans WR David Anderson (7th rounder).

Not a bad first day.

 
rascal said:
Broncos have signed:Correll Buckhalter, RB, Philadephia J.J. Arrington, RB, Arizona Renaldo Hill, S, Miami Jabar Gaffney, WR, New England Brian Dawkins, S, Philadelphia Lonie Paxton, LS, New England Rumors are that they are about to sign Andra Davis-LB-BrownsThey also put claim on RFA Texans WR David Anderson (7th rounder).Not a bad first day.
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is it me or does the broncos always seem to take the browns defensive outcasts the last few years?
 
Zer0Dawg said:
rascal said:
Broncos have signed:Correll Buckhalter, RB, Philadephia J.J. Arrington, RB, Arizona Renaldo Hill, S, Miami Jabar Gaffney, WR, New England Brian Dawkins, S, Philadelphia Lonie Paxton, LS, New England Rumors are that they are about to sign Andra Davis-LB-BrownsThey also put claim on RFA Texans WR David Anderson (7th rounder).Not a bad first day.
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is it me or does the broncos always seem to take the browns defensive outcasts the last few years?
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:hifive:
 
whole-show said:
madviking10 said:
Trade for Rosenfels goes down between Vikings and Texans.

LINK

:hifive:
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Well I can say it now maybe next year...I can't believe they feel this is the answer, a career backup..
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Jeff Hostetler only started 4 games before he turned 30. Had a pretty decent career after that.
 
Rumor that Warner's agent is talking with 49ers

Surprised that Warner and Housh have not been pursued more aggressively?

 
Free agent CB Andre Goodman has visits scheduled with the Broncos Saturday and the Browns on Sunday.

Former Belichick assistants doing battle over the same player. Goodman, who will turn 31 last year, is coming off his best year as a starter. He won't come at the same price as the younger corners like Dominique Foxworth that have already signed.

 
CentralPA said:
ESPN reporting Haynesworth signs with the Redskins. 7 yrs, 100 mill that could reach 115 mill with incentives. How the heck do the Redksins have the cap room to do this AND sign Williams?
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crap....i was hoping and praying he was going to follow schwartz to Detroit. that would have instantly validated the new coach and put them on the fast track to rebuild. They really needed someone of his caliber. but leave it to Washington to radically overpay for not one, but two players and skew the entire market on day 1. how in god's name does Snyder get away with this cap-wise?
 
MSULions said:
CentralPA said:
ESPN reporting Haynesworth signs with the Redskins. 7 yrs, 100 mill that could reach 115 mill with incentives. How the heck do the Redksins have the cap room to do this AND sign Williams?
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crap....i was hoping and praying he was going to follow schwartz to Detroit. that would have instantly validated the new coach and put them on the fast track to rebuild. They really needed someone of his caliber. but leave it to Washington to radically overpay for not one, but two players and skew the entire market on day 1. how in god's name does Snyder get away with this cap-wise?
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The 'real' money Haynesworth got is pretty much exactly what he was looking for, and what people were expecting him to ask for.He may turn out to be overpaid, but he was going to be the highest paid defensive player in the league, no matter who he signed with.

 
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