2014 NFL Free Agents (1 Viewer)

[Donnybrook]

@AdamSchefter: Raiders re-signed RB Darren McFadden to a one-year, $4 million deal.

@FauxJohnMadden:Raiders re-sign Darren McFadden to one-year deal, and immediately list him as "doubtful" for Week 1.

 

[Donnybrook]

AdamSchefter: So the players being shopped have been released yet the player being released, Darren Sproles, now is being shopped. And will be traded

I have no idea WTF this means

 

[msudaisy26]

@AdamSchefter: Raiders re-signed RB Darren McFadden to a one-year, $4 million deal.

@FauxJohnMadden:Raiders re-sign Darren McFadden to one-year deal, and immediately list him as "doubtful" for Week 1.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

AdamSchefter: So the players being shopped have been released yet the player being released, Darren Sproles, now is being shopped. And will be traded

I have no idea WTF this means

Not so sure Sproles was actually formally released.

 

[sho nuff]

AdamSchefter: So the players being shopped have been released yet the player being released, Darren Sproles, now is being shopped. And will be traded

I have no idea WTF this means

Lots of players were being shopped...nobody made offers so they were released.

Sproles was announced that he would be released. Before it was official, they apparently have received interest in him and are now likely to get something back for him.

 

[zamboni]

@AdamSchefter: Raiders re-signed RB Darren McFadden to a one-year, $4 million deal.

@FauxJohnMadden:Raiders re-sign Darren McFadden to one-year deal, and immediately list him as "doubtful" for Week 1.

Awesome.

 

[Sweetness_34]

Peppers officially released by Bears

 

[Donnybrook]

AdamSchefter: So the players being shopped have been released yet the player being released, Darren Sproles, now is being shopped. And will be traded

I have no idea WTF this means

Lots of players were being shopped...nobody made offers so they were released.

Sproles was announced that he would be released. Before it was official, they apparently have received interest in him and are now likely to get something back for him.

God I hope it is not the Vikings.

 

[Biabreakable]

AdamSchefter: So the players being shopped have been released yet the player being released, Darren Sproles, now is being shopped. And will be traded

I have no idea WTF this means

Lots of players were being shopped...nobody made offers so they were released.

Sproles was announced that he would be released. Before it was official, they apparently have received interest in him and are now likely to get something back for him.

God I hope it is not the Vikings.

The Vikings certainly do not need him for special teams.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

AdamSchefter: So the players being shopped have been released yet the player being released, Darren Sproles, now is being shopped. And will be traded

I have no idea WTF this means

Lots of players were being shopped...nobody made offers so they were released.

Sproles was announced that he would be released. Before it was official, they apparently have received interest in him and are now likely to get something back for him.

God I hope it is not the Vikings.

The Vikings certainly do not need him for special teams.

Would make sense though, Gerhart leaving, Turner is OC, Asiata doesn't catch really - I just don't think (guessing) NO wants to trade him to an NFC team and they don't want him to sign as a FA in conference or especially in-division.

 

[Donnybrook]

I will go out on a limb and say the Patriots. He fits their MO.

 

[msudaisy26]

I will go out on a limb and say the Patriots. He fits their MO.

That is a stretch, they have Vereen for that exact role.

 

[JohnnyU]

Giants agreed to terms with RB Rashad Jennings, formerly of the Raiders.
Jennings was supposed to be a free-agent priority for the Raiders, but they let him walk without much of a fight. According to CSN Bay Area, the Giants offered "a lot more." Jennings is two weeks shy of his 29th birthday, but has just 484 career touches. He averaged 4.5 yards per carry last season, and is an excellent pass catcher. He's a nice insurance policy for David Wilson. Mar 11 - 5:23 PM

Rotoworld, you so crazy

Hey, at least I'm not quoting rotoworld a 100 times a day

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

I will go out on a limb and say the Patriots. He fits their MO.

That is a stretch, they have Vereen for that exact role.

I thought of the Pats too.

Always willing to trade, mutual offensive admiration, plus don't put it past the Pats to have a Vereen and a Sproles.

 

[Donnybrook]

I will go out on a limb and say the Patriots. He fits their MO.

That is a stretch, they have Vereen for that exact role.

I am thinking they want him for his special teams ability and the cheap contract. IMO, it makes more sense for him to go to a contender rather than a team that needs to rebuild (like my Vikings).

 

[fatness]

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[tone1oc]

What about Sproles to SF for LaMichael James and/or late round pick? SF like to dance this time of year and they are rumored to be looking to move him.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

What about a trade to SF for LaMichael James and/or late round pick? SF like to dance this time of year and they are rumored to be looking to move him.

Make it James or Lattimore? - I may need to forward this to Mickey Loomis.

 

[Biabreakable]

AdamSchefter: So the players being shopped have been released yet the player being released, Darren Sproles, now is being shopped. And will be traded

I have no idea WTF this means

Lots of players were being shopped...nobody made offers so they were released.

Sproles was announced that he would be released. Before it was official, they apparently have received interest in him and are now likely to get something back for him.

God I hope it is not the Vikings.

The Vikings certainly do not need him for special teams.

Would make sense though, Gerhart leaving, Turner is OC, Asiata doesn't catch really - I just don't think (guessing) NO wants to trade him to an NFC team and they don't want him to sign as a FA in conference or especially in-division.

I dont think it would make sense honestly. The Vikings need a RB who can block and they re-signed Sherrels so there is no job for him on returns.

I am very excited about the Vikings signing Jospeh (I didn't think they could pull that off) and the re-signing of Griffen. Both of these moves make a lot of sense. Right now what the Vikings need is a starting caliber cornerback.

The Vikings have Joe Banyard who looked pretty decent in preseason for a COP RB if Gerhart walks.

I do not see how Sproles fits to be perfectly honest when the Vikings also have Patterson who can do everything Sproles does in the passing game and for constraint plays better than I think Sproles offers at his age.

 

[EBF]

McFadden resigns with Raiders, link coming...

edit: no link, it was a site quoting Sheffter tweet:

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter

Raiders re-signed RB Darren McFadden to a one-year, $4 million deal, per source.

What percentage of that goes to the trainers?

lol. fwiw looks like a good setup for the Raiders, only $1.25M committed.Darren McFadden's deal with #Raiders is 1-year, $1 .75M. Has $1 .25M base, $500K in bonuses (including $256K in per-game). $2 .25M incentives.

That's a horrific deal for him if those incentives aren't total gimmes. He might end up making less than some straight backups.

He might be a backup next season.

One year deal with minimal financial commitment. Doesn't exactly scream "long term solution." Looks like an insurance policy if the rookie they draft is a flop. Not totally dissimilar to Dwyer's deal last year or what ended up happening with Mendenhall.

 

[Late225]

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[Ministry of Pain]

That's a horrific deal for him if those incentives aren't total gimmes. He might end up making less than some straight backups.

He might be a backup next season.

One year deal with minimal financial commitment. Doesn't exactly scream "long term solution." Looks like an insurance policy if the rookie they draft is a flop. Not totally dissimilar to Dwyer's deal last year or what ended up happening with Mendenhall.

It's a tough pill for folks to swallow that McFadden is a back up level RB at this point. He was touted as the next big thing, we quickly learned he wasn't, but I think a lot of folks out there believe he could thrive given the right situation. Maybe he can but the injuries have taken their toll. Obviously he enjoys Oakland and wanted to stay if possible.

I would try and convert him more to a pass catching threat and cut down on his carries.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

@DanGrazianoESPN: RT @NFLSTROUD: #Bucs agree to terms with Pro Bowl CB Alterraun Verner

 

[Bigboy10182000]

@RapSheet: The #Saints announced a long-term deal for Jairus Byrd. Wow

 

[tone1oc]

@ryanohalloran: #Jaguars agreed to terms with RB Toby Gerhart.

 

[GroveDiesel]

@RapSheet: The #Saints announced a long-term deal for Jairus Byrd. Wow

Wow indeed. Not even sure how they are able to afford it.

 

[jurb26]

@RapSheet: The #Saints announced a long-term deal for Jairus Byrd. Wow

This years crown jewel of the FA market. Nice signing for NO.

 

[jurb26]

@ryanohalloran: #Jaguars agreed to terms with RB Toby Gerhart.

Ugh.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Saints got Byrd.

Wow!

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

@ryanohalloran: #Jaguars agreed to terms with RB Toby Gerhart.

Like that for all involved, makes the Jags better IMO.

 

[tone1oc]

@ryanohalloran: #Jaguars agreed to terms with RB Toby Gerhart.

Like that for all involved, makes the Jags better IMO.

I like it too. Gerhart will get his chance!

 

[jurb26]

@ryanohalloran: #Jaguars agreed to terms with RB Toby Gerhart.

Like that for all involved, makes the Jags better IMO.

He'll get a chance, no doubt. It smells like Mendy in Arz to me though. Marginal talent in a bad situation. There is value because he will compile touches but that's about it.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

@DanGrazianoESPN: RT @NFLSTROUD: #Bucs agree to terms with Pro Bowl CB Alterraun Verner

Somewhere someone mentioned a DE (Johnson) + a CB ( Verner) at 16 mill > 16 mill just for Revis.

 

[fatness]

Saints got Byrd.

Wow!

6-year deal according to Schefter.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Uh wut?

@RapSheet: For Toby Gerhart and the #Jaguars, its a 3-year deal worth $10.5M with $4.5M guaranteed. Strong.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

WOW

@AdamSchefter: Saints are giving former Bills S Jairus Byrd a six-year, $54 million contract, including $28 million guaranteed, per source.

 

[voiceofunreason]

WOW

@AdamSchefter: Saints are giving former Bills S Jairus Byrd a six-year, $54 million contract, including $28 million guaranteed, per source.

That's a lot of money for a guy who isn't exactly young and was hurt a lot last year.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Uh wut?

@RapSheet: For Toby Gerhart and the #Jaguars, its a 3-year deal worth $10.5M with $4.5M guaranteed. Strong.

Strong for Gerhart. Not quite as strong for the Jags.

 

[fatness]

Source: S Jairus Byrd gets a 6-year deal with the Saints at a max value of $54M, Guaranteed figure is just over $27M

John Keim, ESPN

 

[Bigboy10182000]

@AdamSchefter: Filed to ESPN: Denver has emerged as the favorite to land former Dallas DE DeMarcus Ware, per league sources.

 

[Donnybrook]

@RossTuckerNFL:
Jimmy Graham just threw up. MT: @AdamSchefter: Saints giving Byrd six-year, $54 million including $28 million guaranteed

 

[Paulymaggs]

Shefter is killing it so far. Fast and accurate.

 

[The Captain]

@RossTuckerNFL:

Jimmy Graham just threw up. MT: @AdamSchefter: Saints giving Byrd six-year, $54 million including $28 million guaranteed

Didn't the Saints have something like 2 mil under the cap? Why in the hell couldn't the Lions do this deal?

 

[BigSteelThrill]

@AdamSchefter: Filed to ESPN: Denver has emerged as the favorite to land former Dallas DE DeMarcus Ware, per league sources.

DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller. Interesting.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

@RossTuckerNFL:

Jimmy Graham just threw up. MT: @AdamSchefter: Saints giving Byrd six-year, $54 million including $28 million guaranteed

Didn't the Saints have something like 2 mil under the cap? Why in the hell couldn't the Lions do this deal?

No the saints just cut like 10 dudes plenty of room now

 

[rascal]

@AdamSchefter: Filed to ESPN: Denver has emerged as the favorite to land former Dallas DE DeMarcus Ware, per league sources.

DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller. Interesting.

Add in DRC and Broncos defense just got scary.

 

[saintfool]

@RossTuckerNFL:

Jimmy Graham just threw up. MT: @AdamSchefter: Saints giving Byrd six-year, $54 million including $28 million guaranteed

Didn't the Saints have something like 2 mil under the cap? Why in the hell couldn't the Lions do this deal?

i think this points to Pierre Thomas being cut and/or playing for free. Bunkley , Rafael Bush free up almost $3m there.

 

[Paulymaggs]

@AdamSchefter: Filed to ESPN: Denver has emerged as the favorite to land former Dallas DE DeMarcus Ware, per league sources.

DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller. Interesting.

Add in DRC and Broncos defense just got scary.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

@corryjoel: Jairus Byrd's $28M guaranteed is more than Alterraun Verner's entire contract.

 

[Donnybrook]

@AdamSchefter: Vikings free-agent DE Jared Allen is talking with the Bears and Seattle Seahawks.

Seahawks with Allen really would be scary.