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2014 NFL Free Agents (1 Viewer)

Rotoworld:

Steve Smith's agent says he's "not going to play for the Panthers next year."
"I know that," Smith's rep said. "I just don't know when that transaction is going to take place." By admitting the obvious, Smith's camp is putting the public onus on the Panthers to resolve the situation. The Panthers are trying to find a trade partner, but there aren't going to be any takers for a 35-year-old (in May) wideout who's due $7 million in 2014. It's time for both sides to move on.

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Sources tell the Baltimore Sun that Steve Smith would have the Ravens near the top if his list if he gets cut by the Panthers.
The Sun had previously reported interest on the Ravens side. So we have what looks like a match here, and a very nice fit on the field as well. Smith is no longer a burner as he enters his age-35 season, but Joe Flacco desperately needs a playmaker after the catch and a reliable third-down option opposite Torrey Smith.

Related: Ravens

Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
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Rotoworld:

The Broncos are reportedly showing "huge interest" in free agent WR Brandon LaFell.
LaFell is in New England Wednesday visiting the Patriots. He couldn't take advantage of every-down single coverage in Carolina, but operating as the No. 3 receiver in Denver would be a whole other story. Even the stone-handed, blocking-minded LaFell would put up numbers.

Related: Broncos

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
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Rotoworld:

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports free agent Jared Allen is threatening to retire if no team meets his contract demands.
As Sporting News' Ross Tucker quipped, "When your leverage is a 'won't play' media leak, it's fair to say your market is very disappointing." Per RapSheet, Allen "wants his market value, his fair salary," and "if he does not get it, Jared Allen is very much at peace." It's possible that threatening to retire will further sink Allen's market. Rapoport also reported Allen has a "ton of admiration for Barry Sanders," who retired at age 30. Allen turns 32 in April.

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How's this for a timely article from Grantland?

The Perks of Being Patient in NFL Free Agency

Signing free agents isn’t evil; stupidly signing undeserving ones is. At the combine last month, I asked Cardinals GM Steve Keim if all the stopgap deals he used last spring, Dansby’s in particular, were part of his team-building strategy, a way to fill needs while maintaining flexibility in the future. His answer made it sound simpler than that. For Arizona, free agency, like the draft, he explained, revolves around a board. A player is assigned a value, and if the market outpaces that value, that player falls off the board. The deals Arizona eventually made — for Dansby, Matt Shaughnessy, and John Abraham — lined up with its board. They were available for the right price.
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Rotoworld:

Free agent Owen Daniels is visiting the Packers.
With Jermichael Finley likely moving on in free agency and Andrew Quarless possibly following him, the "depth" is missing from the Packers' tight end depth chart. Now 31, Daniels is in the twilight of his career, but would be a reliable chain mover for Aaron Rodgers if he could stay healthy. Daniels missed 11 games with a broken leg last season.

Related: Packers

Source: Tom Silverstein on Twitter
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Faust said:
Rotoworld:

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports free agent Jared Allen is threatening to retire if no team meets his contract demands.
As Sporting News' Ross Tucker quipped, "When your leverage is a 'won't play' media leak, it's fair to say your market is very disappointing." Per RapSheet, Allen "wants his market value, his fair salary," and "if he does not get it, Jared Allen is very much at peace." It's possible that threatening to retire will further sink Allen's market. Rapoport also reported Allen has a "ton of admiration for Barry Sanders," who retired at age 30. Allen turns 32 in April.

Source: NFL.com
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Sounds a bit like pouting. If nobody's meeting his demands, who's he threatening?

 
Faust said:
Rotoworld:

Steve Smith's agent says he's "not going to play for the Panthers next year."
"I know that," Smith's rep said. "I just don't know when that transaction is going to take place." By admitting the obvious, Smith's camp is putting the public onus on the Panthers to resolve the situation. The Panthers are trying to find a trade partner, but there aren't going to be any takers for a 35-year-old (in May) wideout who's due $7 million in 2014. It's time for both sides to move on.

Source: Associated Press
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That has to mean Nicks to the Panthers, no?

 
Give the Broncos some credit for taking their shot. Odds are still against them, but at least they're trying to jump through the window while it's open.

 
Rotoworld:

Giants re-signed MLB Jon Beason.
The Giants' 2013 in-season trade for Beason from Carolina was largely laughed at, but proved a smooth move by oft-savvy GM Jerry Reese. Beason stabilized the Giants' defense as an every-down Mike 'backer, finishing the season with 104 tackles and an interception across 11 starts. Beason remains a plus run defender at age 29, but struggles versus the pass. Still, this was a quality move by Reese to retain Beason, keeping him away from aggressive Denver.

Source: Aditi Kinkhabwala on Twitter
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wdcrob said:
Give the Broncos some credit for taking their shot. Odds are still against them, but at least they're trying to jump through the window while it's open.
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The NFC is tough, but they have to be the favorites in the AFC (which doesn't really discount what you just said).

 
wdcrob said:
Give the Broncos some credit for taking their shot. Odds are still against them, but at least they're trying to jump through the window while it's open.
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Just curious why you think the "odds are still against" the Broncos? Maybe still an underdog vs. Hawks/Niners but really don't see how they're not the favorite again in the AFC.

 
fatness said:
Faust said:
Rotoworld:

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports free agent Jared Allen is threatening to retire if no team meets his contract demands.
As Sporting News' Ross Tucker quipped, "When your leverage is a 'won't play' media leak, it's fair to say your market is very disappointing." Per RapSheet, Allen "wants his market value, his fair salary," and "if he does not get it, Jared Allen is very much at peace." It's possible that threatening to retire will further sink Allen's market. Rapoport also reported Allen has a "ton of admiration for Barry Sanders," who retired at age 30. Allen turns 32 in April.

Source: NFL.com
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Sounds a bit like pouting. If nobody's meeting his demands, who's he threatening?
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It would make me more hesitant to sign him. Fire is gone.

 
Adam Levitan‏@adamlevitan1 min

In last 24 hours, Broncos have signed DeMarcus Ware, Aqib Talib & TJ Ward to contracts totaling $110M. $60 million of that is guaranteed.

DREAM TEAM!

 
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PhantomJB said:
wdcrob said:
Give the Broncos some credit for taking their shot. Odds are still against them, but at least they're trying to jump through the window while it's open.
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Just curious why you think the "odds are still against" the Broncos? Maybe still an underdog vs. Hawks/Niners but really don't see how they're not the favorite again in the AFC.
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No one is ever an outright favorite to win the Superbowl. No matter what you do you'll still be looking at fairly long odds. In this case about 8-1.

So the chances are that this bout of FA signings won't win them anything. Still the right thing to do IMO, but chances are it won't actually go the way they want it to.

 
PhantomJB said:
wdcrob said:
Give the Broncos some credit for taking their shot. Odds are still against them, but at least they're trying to jump through the window while it's open.
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Just curious why you think the "odds are still against" the Broncos? Maybe still an underdog vs. Hawks/Niners but really don't see how they're not the favorite again in the AFC.
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Even if the Broncos were the heavy favorites to win the AFC, taking the field would still be a better position to be in.

 
massraider said:
Ware signs with Broncos for 3/30 and 20 mill guaranteed.

Across from Von Miller. Wow.
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He hasn't looked like himself since the first half of 2012.

I know he was hurt at times. Not sure about last year (scheme change was one difference), but he had a litany of injuries in 2012 - torn hamstring in camp, fractured wrist, hyperextended elbow and torn right labrum, all on his right arm.

He will be 32 this season, if healthy, could have something left in the tank for a few years. If he is rejuvenated, scary pass rush with Miller.

 
Ian Rapaport was saying that Jared Allen was offered same deal Broncos gave Ware, but was made to wait by Denver.

If that is true, Allen may sit for a while, because I cannot imagine a 10 mill/year deal elsewhere.

 
If Jared Allen is expecting the same deal Ware got, I am not sure I want my Bears to give him that type of guaranteed contract at that age.

 
The Broncos are like that guy in your dynasty league who keeps trading away his future 1st round rookie picks for Frank Gore and Reggie Wayne.

 
Sweetness_34 said:
bicycle_seat_sniffer said:
massraider said:
Ian Rapaport was saying that Jared Allen was offered same deal Broncos gave Ware, but was made to wait by Denver.

If that is true, Allen may sit for a while, because I cannot imagine a 10 mill/year deal elsewhere.
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what a moron Allen is
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Why is Allen a moron? Denver made Allen wait because they rather have Ware. Allen was their contingency plan
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Yeah, think there is some confusion here.

Broncos made Allen wait to see if Ware freed up.

Allen was ready to sign.

Now, I am not sure who will give him that deal.

 
EBF said:
The Broncos are like that guy in your dynasty league who keeps trading away his future 1st round rookie picks for Frank Gore and Reggie Wayne.
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They are? Where else should they have spent that money to make their pass rush better? Lamarr Woodley? Shaun Phillips?

 
I didn't say it was bad. They're just putting all their chips in the "let's win the Super Bowl right now" basket.

Not a bad strategy when you're on the cusp and your QB is ancient.

 
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Sweetness_34 said:
bicycle_seat_sniffer said:
massraider said:
Ian Rapaport was saying that Jared Allen was offered same deal Broncos gave Ware, but was made to wait by Denver.

If that is true, Allen may sit for a while, because I cannot imagine a 10 mill/year deal elsewhere.
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what a moron Allen is
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Why is Allen a moron? Denver made Allen wait because they rather have Ware. Allen was their contingency plan
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Oh Im sorry I read it as Allen made Denver wait

carry on

 
Bump VJax?

Quarterback Josh McCown has signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.McCown will make $4.75 million in 2014-15 and $5.25 million in 2015-16, sources told Schefter. McCown's agent, Michael McCartney, confirmed the two-year deal.

McCown can also earn $5 million more in incentives -- $1 million each year for playing time and another $3 million for reaching the playoffs, sources told Schefter.
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It's the only strategy. If they win it with Manning next year, it'll be worth a cap hit from an old Ware or an off-the-reservation Talib in a couple years.

Broncos are killing it. TJ Ward deal was VERY reasonable.

 
If anyone knows about a closing window, and how hard it is to make the SB its John Elway. Makes sense that they would be very aggressive right now, as Peyton won't be there too much longer. I would do the exact same thing if I were running that team.

 
EBF said:
I didn't say it was bad. They're just putting all their chips in the "let's win the Super Bowl right now" basket.

Not a bad strategy when you're on the cusp and your QB is ancient.
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But are they? I'm really not trying to be combative just to prove a point.

They haven't given up any draft picks. The only really extended contract they've given is to Talib. The Ware deal is really more of a rent a player deal and it doesn't look like there are other, similarly skilled players that are more deserving of a longer term contract. And they're just spending the money that all other 31 franchises have available to them.

It doesn't look like they're mortgaging anything. It just looks like they're an attractive veteran free agent destination because of their ability to win it all.

 
Rotoworld:

Bucs agreed to terms with QB Josh McCown, formerly of the Bears, on a two-year, $10 million deal.
McCown is leaving quarterback whisperer Marc Trestman behind for a chance to compete for a starting job. New Bucs coach Lovie Smith has never been one for young players, and will likely give McCown every opportunity to unseat Mike Glennon. McCown's play as a 34-year-old journeyman was one of the best stories of the 2013 season, but a feat he's going to have major trouble repeating without Trestman's guiding hand. New Bucs OC Jeff Tedford is a quarterback guru in his own right, but has never coached at the NFL level. McCown is worth rooting for, but there's major bust potential here.

Related: Bears, Mike Glennon

Source: Mike McCartney on Twitter
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Sources tell the New York Daily News that the Jets have "real interest" in free agent WR James Jones.
No visit has been scheduled yet as the Jets are hosting Eric Decker Wednesday. If Decker gets away or proves too expensive, John Idzik could very well turn his attention to Jones. The ex-Packer will turn 30 years old later this month and was saddled with a drop-prone label early in his career, but would be a nice complement to one of the stud wideouts the Jets are sure to look at early in May's draft. He's certainly an upgrade on Jeremy Kerley, David Nelson and Stephen Hill.

Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
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The Charlotte Observer reports Oakland and Tampa Bay will be potential landing spots if/when Steve Smith is released, in addition to Baltimore.
We'd have to imagine Baltimore would be Smith's preference, though joining a veteran-laden Bucs squad that gets two shots a year at Carolina would likely have some appeal. The Raiders have no veteran talent at receiver, but would almost certainly have to overpay to lure Smith west. It wouldn't be a setup for either side.

Related: Buccaneers, Raiders, Ravens

Source: Jonathan Jones on Twitter
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Rotoworld:

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports free agent Jared Allen is threatening to retire if no team meets his contract demands.
As Sporting News' Ross Tucker quipped, "When your leverage is a 'won't play' media leak, it's fair to say your market is very disappointing." Per RapSheet, Allen "wants his market value, his fair salary," and "if he does not get it, Jared Allen is very much at peace." It's possible that threatening to retire will further sink Allen's market. Rapoport also reported Allen has a "ton of admiration for Barry Sanders," who retired at age 30. Allen turns 32 in April.

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:lmao:

####### retire dude. Comical to watch guys try this ploy when they fail to accept their own declining play.

 
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And this is why Twitter is actually awesome:

Lamar Woodley in Oakland for a visit. Now saying goodbye to Pitt via Twitter.

Woodley signing with Oakland. Consider yourself scooped, Schefter!!!

 
Craig_MiamiFL said:
Rotoworld:

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports free agent Jared Allen is threatening to retire if no team meets his contract demands.
As Sporting News' Ross Tucker quipped, "When your leverage is a 'won't play' media leak, it's fair to say your market is very disappointing." Per RapSheet, Allen "wants his market value, his fair salary," and "if he does not get it, Jared Allen is very much at peace." It's possible that threatening to retire will further sink Allen's market. Rapoport also reported Allen has a "ton of admiration for Barry Sanders," who retired at age 30. Allen turns 32 in April.

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:lmao:

####### retire dude. Comical to watch guys try this ploy when they fail to accept their own declining play.
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I don't know. The way I see it, the guys is old and he might have lost a step, but he's also got more moves than a rookie. Knows the ins and outs better. Knows the tendencies of many linemen. Also, training camp and a full season are much harder on a 32 year old than a 22 year old. So he might think, "If I don't get X, I might just retire rather than submit to that abuse for one more year."

 
wdcrob said:
Bump VJax?

Quarterback Josh McCown has signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.McCown will make $4.75 million in 2014-15 and $5.25 million in 2015-16, sources told Schefter. McCown's agent, Michael McCartney, confirmed the two-year deal.

McCown can also earn $5 million more in incentives -- $1 million each year for playing time and another $3 million for reaching the playoffs, sources told Schefter.
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Man, that's a nice contract for a journeyman QB. McCown must have Luca Brasi as an agent.

 
wdcrob said:
Bump VJax?

Quarterback Josh McCown has signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.McCown will make $4.75 million in 2014-15 and $5.25 million in 2015-16, sources told Schefter. McCown's agent, Michael McCartney, confirmed the two-year deal.

McCown can also earn $5 million more in incentives -- $1 million each year for playing time and another $3 million for reaching the playoffs, sources told Schefter.
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I think no matter what, Vincent Jackson has a good year this year...

 
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