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Predict Where Free Agents Sign (1 Viewer)

jeter23

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You know the drill...where do these free agents sign? If I missed anyone, including those likely to be traded, feel free to add them.

Drew Brees

Matt Flynn

Matt Forte

Marshawn Lynch

Michael Bush

Peyton Hillis

Vincent Jackson

Wes Welker

Dwayne Bowe

Marques Colston

Steve Johnson

Brandon Lloyd

Pierre Garcon

DeSean jackson

Reggie Wayne

Mario Manningham

Jermichael Finley

Fred Davis

 
What the hell, I'll play. Bolded a few additions....

Drew Brees- New Orleans

Matt Flynn- Miami

Matt Forte- Chicago(franchised)

Marshawn Lynch- No freaking clue. He should stay in Seattle....but I don't think he will. I'll come back to him.

Michael Bush- Cleveland

Peyton Hillis- Can't decide between Oakland or the Giants. I'll say Oakland.

Cedric Benson- Don't care, because he's boring to watch and even more boring to own. :) I'll say he overplays his value and winds up going someplace as a #2 where he thinks he may have a shot at starter PT. I'll go with, Kansas City.

Vincent Jackson- Chargers(franchised. Don't believe Smith when he says he won't tag him again.)

Wes Welker- New England

Dwayne Bowe- Kansas City(franchised)

Marques Colston- Jets(who will trade Santonio Holmes)

Steve Johnson- Buffalo

Brandon Lloyd- New England

Pierre Garcon- Indianapolis

DeSean jackson- Miami

Reggie Wayne- New Orleans

Mario Manningham- Philadelphia

Jermichael Finley- Green Bay(franchised)

Fred Davis- Washington

 
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In my own self-interest:

Benson to Pittsburgh, Oakland (if Bush departs), Seattle (if Lynch departs)

Forte — Chicago

Garcon – San Diego (VJax departs)

StvJo — Buffalo

 
DeSean to SF is a no brainer, so it won't happen.
Yeah, that was one of my thoughts too. Seems almost too perfect. If he did end up in SF, I wonder if Colston would consider playing for PHI (isn't he from PA?)? I tend to think Colston stays put in NO though. Along the lines of homecomings, or quasi ones, would there be a spot in DET for Manningham perhaps?I like the Call 5-ish made of B Lloyd to NE, reuniting with McDaniel. This one seems to work, imo. Same with Flynn to MIA.
 
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Sure I'll bite:

Drew Brees - New Orleans

Matt Flynn - Miami

Marshawn Lynch - Seattle

Matt Forte - Chicago

Peyton Hillis - Pittsburgh

Michael Bush - Minnesota

Vincent Jackson - NY Jets

Wes Welker - New England

Dwayne Bowe - Kansas City

Marques Colston - San Francisco

Steve Johnson - Buffalo

Brandon Lloyd - New England

Pierre Garcon - Indianapolis

DeSean jackson - Washington

Reggie Wayne - New Orleans

Mario Manningham - Philadelphia

Jermichael Finley - Green Bay

Fred Davis - Washington

 
You know the drill...where do these free agents sign? If I missed anyone, including those likely to be traded, feel free to add them.Drew Brees- New OrleansMatt Flynn- MiamiMatt Forte- ChicagoMarshawn Lynch-SeattleMichael Bush- ClevelandPeyton Hillis- KCVincent Jackson -San DiegoWes Welker- New EnglandDwayne Bowe- St LouisMarques Colston- SFSteve Johnson- CinncyBrandon Lloyd- New EnglandPierre Garcon- WashingtonDeSean jackson- ClevelandReggie Wayne- IndyMario Manningham- MinnesotaJermichael Finley- GBFred Davis- Washington
 
Brees- stays in New Orleans

Flynn- Seattle(Carroll will talk him in to it)

Forte- stays in Chicago

Lynch- stays in Seattle when he hears Flynn is joining them.

Bush- Cleveland Browns(wants to be the feature guy. Montario won't beat him out

Hillis- Denver Broncos- Fox likes the running game and Hillis can block for Tebow too.Hillis' 2nd trip to Denver.

V Jackson- stays in San Diego

Welker- Stays in N.E. Knows where his bread is buttered

Bowe- Stays in K.C. they know he's their top WR.

Colston- stays in N.O.

Stevie Johnson- NY Jets. Takes over the #1 WR job.

Lloyd- Tampa Bay. A vet for Freeman.

Garcon- stays in Indy

D Jackson- Minnesota Vikings. Ponder needs some WR talent.

Wayne- pushes Ocho out and goes to New England

Manningham- S.F. 49ers. Don't know why just feel he'll end up there.

Finley- stays in G.B.

F Davis- stays in Washington. They WILL have a new QB and Shanny wants to see if he can duplicate N.E.'s 2 TE production with Cooley & Davis. Could be a good combo with a good QB but not like the Pats.

 
Drew Brees- New Orleans, no brainer

Matt Flynn- Cleveland

Alex Smith- Denver

Josh Johnson- Washington

Kyle Orton- Miami

Brady Quinn- KC

Matt Forte- Chi (franchised)

Marshawn Lynch- Cincy

Michael Bush- Oak franchised

Peyton Hillis- Green Bay

Ryan Grant- Sea

Ray Rice- Franchised

Tolbert- Tampa

Vincent Jackson- jax (new owner opens checkbook)

Wes Welker- new england

Dwayne Bowe- Washington

Marques Colston- New Orleans

Steve Johnson- Jets

Brandon Lloyd- new england

Pierre Garcon- San Fran

DeSean jackson- tampa bay

Reggie Wayne- Minnesota

Mario Manningham- Buffalo

Jermichael Finley- GB Franchised

Fred Davis - Wash 1 year deal

 
I expect most free agents will re-sign except these players.

Matt Flynn - Miami

Dwayne Bowe - Jags

DeSean Jackson - San Francisco

Reggie Wayne - Tennessee

Mario Manningham - Philidelphia

Robert Meacham - St Louis

Eddie Royal - Carolina

Chaz Schilens - KC

Greg Olson - NY Giants

Vishante Shancoe - Miami

John Carlson - Atlanta

 
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Peyton Manning - Arizona or Washington

Drew Brees - New Orleans

Matt Flynn - Miami

Matt Forte - Chicago

Marshawn Lynch - Seattle

Michael Bush - Oakland

Peyton Hillis - Chargers

Brandon Jacobs - SF

Cedric Benson - Bengles (1year)

Vincent Jackson - Philadelphia

Wes Welker - New England

Dwayne Bowe - Kansas City(Franchised)

Marques Colston - New Orleans

Steve Johnson - Buffalo

Brandon Lloyd - New England

Pierre Garcon - Indianapolis

DeSean jackson - Miami

Reggie Wayne - Arizona

Mario Manningham - Washington

Jermichael Finley - Green Bay(Franchised)

Fred Davis - Washington

 
'jeter23 said:
You know the drill...where do these free agents sign? If I missed anyone, including those likely to be traded, feel free to add them.

Drew Brees [NO]

Matt Flynn [MIA]

Peyton Manning [WAS]

Matt Forte [CHI]

Marshawn Lynch [sEA]

Michael Bush [CIN]

Peyton Hillis [OAK]

Vincent Jackson [sD]

Wes Welker [NE]

Dwayne Bowe [KC]

Marques Colston [sF]

Steve Johnson [CIN]

Brandon Lloyd [JAX]

Pierre Garcon [iND]

DeSean jackson [PHI]

Reggie Wayne [CAR]

Mario Manningham [WAS]

Jermichael Finley [GB]

Fred Davis [WAS]
 
Interesting people saying DeSean to Miami. I just don't see it, he doesn't fit the mold of the WCO WR which is his issue in Philly and I don't see him playing 2nd fiddle to B. Marshall.

 
I don't see NE ponying up the dough for two FA WR's (Welker and B Lloyd
Pats most likely will franchise Welker. That would cost them $9.4 without a long term commitment. They would also most likely be parting ways with Ochocinco, so that would also defer some of the cost.A lot will depend on whether Lloyd is out to chase the biggest contract or if he would take less to get on a competitive team. Last I saw, he was willing to stay in STL (which he was less eager to do previously).
 
I find it interesting that Minnesota needs a WR in the worst way with nobody really to pair up with Harvin yet none of these guys are thought to be going to Minnesota. I'm not sure which of these guys they would be targeting but I would think they will want to try and sign at least one of them.

 
Drew Brees: NO. No question

Matt Flynn: Miami. They have been needing a QB ever since Marino retired. He might be the one.

Matt Forte: He is the most desirable back by a long shot and I think CHI will have a hard time keeping him. Denver. HC loves to run the ball and although McGahee did great, he is on the wrong side of 30 and has never had good knees. I think Forte's style fits the Denver offense; he has good quicks, can find his hole quickly, and would be good in the option offense.

Marshawn Lynch: Seattle. He was successful there and I think they will try to keep him.

Michael Bush: This is tough because whether or not Oakland franchises Bush hinges on the health of DMAc, something none of us know. I could easily imagining them franchising Bush, but more than likely, he goes. I could see NYG to replace Jacobs, or maybe MN, as they are looking for some depth because of injuries to Peterson and Gerhart. Let's say MN. If he leaves, he goes as a complementary back, not a featured one.

Peyton Hillis: Put him in the MN insurance lottery too.

Vincent Jackson: Seattle. They lack a WR1 and he would fit the bill. Tough to say as there are a lot of teams that could use a WR1, but he is surely leaving SD. Possible landing spots: Seattle, WA, MN, CHI, IND, STL.

Wes Welker: Stays in NE.

Dwayne Bowe: Stays in KC.

Marques Colston: Stays in NO.

Steve Johnson: Stays in Buffalo.

Brandon Lloyd: Stays in STL

Pierre Garcon: Meh. Who cares.

DeSean jackson: STL needs to get Bradford some more weapons and in particular a WR who can burn. I could see DeSean being that guy. He is a difference maker when he wants to be. A change of scenery is in order and the chance to play with a young, talented QB would be tempting to him I think. Desean is one of the few really talented WRs, along with Vincent Jackson, who are legitimate FAs--who are likely to walk.

Reggie Wayne: Meh. He will go somewhere and be a support player.

Mario Manningham: Not sure NYG can afford him and he is too talented to hang around as an underpaid WR3. Could be any of the teams I mentioned above for Vincent.

Jermichael Finley: I do think he there is a good chance he will walk. Not sure how happy the team is with him, and in any case, after all the drops and the injuries he won't command what he thinks he is worth. Who needs a TE? How about Detroit? Teams love to steal stars from their rivals and a great pass catching TE is the one piece missing in the Detroit offense.

Fred Davis: Stays.

 
Laurent Robinson : Chicago

Mario Manningham: New Orleans

and I like the call I saw above Tolbert to the Bucs

 
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Brandon Jacobs- Speaking of the Giants,pretty sure he's an UFA. I'll say he winds up in Cincinnati
signed for total of $4.4 mil in 2012
I stand corrected.

He must be at the point where he'll cost less to cut than keep, given all the talk we've heard this year about them "moving on from him in '12."
Word is he'll be asked to take another pay cut or go. Though when Jacobs agreed to restructure this past summer, it wasn't a pay cut. My understanding was he got cash up front, that gets distributed across the rest of the contract for cap purposes, and then his salary was lowered by the amount of cash he got.
 
I think the Eagles will franchise DJax. Gives them the opportunity to gauge his maturity and willingness to be a team player for another year while preventing him from walking to another team, especially a rival. DJax gets a big paycheck for the coming season, which should at least curb the contract gripes, and the Eagles get a young playmaker who they'll hope has learned the lessons of the correct way to play for a contract. I'm not a fan of DJax but I do tend to think that he recognizes he's cost himself a lot of money with his antics this year. Given the opportunity to hit the "redo" button, I think he'd take advantage. Let's face it ... the guy likes $.

 
I feel like this is one of those childhood matching games where on side you have the FAs and the other is the team that needs that position with a bunch of criss crossing lines matching the two sides. Brees is staying in NO, but I think you left off a couple of other QBs getting consideration.

Josh Johnson - Tough to call. Looked to be SF prior to Smith playing well enough. DEN as a back-up would be interesting as a player waiting in the wings, but doubt that he wants that

Alex Smith - Likeliest is SF, but that's not a done deal yet.

Matt Flynn - Seattle. SEA is on the verge of breaking out with a young def. Adding a potential franchise QB will be too tempting to Carroll and company.

Peyton Manning - Washington. Though I wouldn't be surprised if he sits the year. I think ARI is an interesting potential as well if ARI brass doesn't like what they see in Kolb.

Marshawn Lynch - Cincinatti. Someone is going to overpay to get him and I think SEA bows out, electing to make a run at Trent Richardson in the draft.

Matt Forte - Chicago (Franchise)

Peyton Hillis - Denver. He would be a great complement to Tebow.

Michael Bush - KC. KC needs to replace the finally declining Thomas Jones.

Vincent Jackson - SF (some wishful thinking)

Wes Welker - New England Not going anywhere.

Dwayne Bowe - Kansas City

Marques Colston - New Orleans He has more value to NO than any other team and I suspect that NO will pay as such.

Steve Johnson - San Diego Replaces VJAX.

Brandon Lloyd - New England Reunites with McDaniels.

Pierre Garcon - Minnesotta Someone is going to make a run at him. I could see him back in Indy, too.

DeSean jackson - Carolina. To me, CAR makes the most sense. The rigid system in SF would not be to his benefit.

Reggie Wayne - Indy. I could see him following Peyton, though.

Mario Manningham - Washington. No sense in keeping him at what his likely asking price will be.

Jermichael Finley - Green Bay He'll get a franchise year to get it together.

Fred Davis - Oakland Raiders need someone like Davis in the worst way.

 
Drew Brees - Saints

Matt Flynn - I think it's a foregone conclusion by most that he's headed to Miami; however, I think it's pretty widely expected by most now that Peyton is going to hit Free Agency. If that happens, I think Miami is one of the top 4-5 teams that will take a strong look at Manning.

** Peyton Manning - I think the Indy-connection with Harbaugh & Harbaugh's makeup, will tip that nod to SF. However, I think Seattle, NYJ & MIA will all be in the hunt.

Matt Forte - Chicago (franchised)

Marshawn Lynch - Pittsburgh

Michael Bush - Oakland (I think DMC is traded. And I guess Cincy)

Peyton Hillis - KC

Vincent Jackson - Carolina. I think he'd pair well with S.Smith, and would give a nice big target for Cam.

Wes Welker - NEP

Dwayne Bowe - I think if KC doesn't Franchise him, he's going to NYJ

Marques Colston - NOS (If Carolina doesn't sign VJax, Colston will end up there)

Steve Johnson - BUF

Brandon Lloyd - I like the NEP hype, and I'm going to echo those thoughts.

Pierre Garcon - Indy

DeSean jackson - SF (I wouldn't be surprised if Philly franchises him)

Reggie Wayne - I'd LOVE to see him in NEP, but I think he ends up with Peyton in SF

Mario Manningham - NYG

Jermichael Finley - GBP

Fred Davis - WAS

 
Assuming Flynn doesn't get franchised the popular landing spot seems to be Miami, which is precisely why I think it won't happen. Seems like these things never play out as they should.

I could see him going to Washington. Any conversation that includes high priced free agent is required to have the Redskins listed as a possible option. The Skins, at 6th overall, won't land Luck or Griffin and I don't think they'd pursue the next available QB. I could see Washington moving up in the draft to get one of the QB's however that would only occur if they had already lost out on Flynn in free agency.

 
I see no way that Lynch isn't in Seattle next year. They'll franchise him if they don't get a contract worked out. They need plenty of other positions, have a good cap situation and know that they have a Beast in Lynch. Why try and see if someone else (like Richardson) can do it?

I've also read reports that they won't be going after Flynn. However, if Lynch can do what he did with Tarvaris Jackson "scaring" the defenses, then pretty much any FA QB will be better for Lynch.

 
I think the Packers will sign none. Maybe a mid grade linebacker ala Chillar. But nobody really of note...unless Cullen Jenkins is released.

 
I'm expecting a lot of franchise tagging this offseason.

Peyton Manning-Retires

Drew Brees-New Orleans

Matt Flynn-Cleveland

Kyle Orton-Kansas City(open competition)

Alex Smith-San Fran

Vince Young-Jacksonville

Jason Campbell-Miami(open competition)

Rex Grossman-Buffalo

Chad Henne-New York Jets

Seneca Wallace-Oakland

Matt Forte-Chicago(Franchise Tag)

Marshawn Lynch-Seattle(Franchise Tag)

Michael Bush-Cincinnati

Peyton Hillis-Cleveland(he gets one year to prove himself)

Cedric Benson-St. Louis(overestimates his market, and has to settle for a backup job)

Mike Tolbert-Tennesee(could be power complement, and could double as an occasional fullback)

Kevin Smith-San Diego

BenJarvus Green-Ellis-Baltimore(replaces Ricky, probably takes more carries)

Ryan Grant-Washington(knows zone scheme, will be behind Helu, but ahead of Royster)

Tim Hightower-Detroit(full blown 3-man commitee with Best and LeShoure)

Ricky Williams-Miami(to retire)

Jason Snelling-San Fran(like Tolbert, is a part-time fullback)

Javon Ringer-New York Giants(pushes Ware off the roster)

Justin Forsett-Pittsburgh(takes the Mewelde Moore job and could ease Brown's return workload)

Cadillac Williams-Arizona(insurance on Ryan Williams)

Vincent Jackson-San Diego

Wes Welker-New England

Dwayne Bowe-Kansas City(Franchise tag)

Marques Colston-New Orleans(Franchise Tag)

Steve Johnson-Buffalo(Franchise Tag)

Brandon Lloyd-St. Louis

Pierre Garcon-New York Jets

DeSean Jackson-Chicago(Cutler finally has his true #1)

Reggie Wayne-Tampa Bay(veteran presence for Freeman)

Mario Manningham-Denver(overestimates his market and ends up competing with Decker for #2 job)

Laurent Robinson-Seattle(pushes Baldwin to the slot and Tate back to the bench)

Jermichael Finley-Green Bay(Franchise tag)

Fred Davis-Washington

Martellus Bennett-Oakland

Jacob Tamme-Miami(pass catching complement to Fasano)

Joel Dreessen-New York Giants

 
Drew Brees - Saints

Matt Flynn - Cleveland

Matt Forte - Chicago

Marshawn Lynch - Seattle

Michael Bush - Jets

Peyton Hillis - Cowboys

Vincent Jackson - San Francisco

Wes Welker - New England

Dwayne Bowe - Tamps Bay

Marques Colston - Philly

Steve Johnson - Miami

Brandon Lloyd - St. Louis

Pierre Garcon - Saints

DeSean jackson - San Francisco

Reggie Wayne - Indy

Mario Manningham - Oakland

Jermichael Finley - Oakland

Fred Davis - Carolina

 
I'm expecting a lot of franchise tagging this offseason.Peyton Manning-RetiresDrew Brees-New OrleansMatt Flynn-ClevelandKyle Orton-Kansas City(open competition)Alex Smith-San FranVince Young-JacksonvilleJason Campbell-Miami(open competition)Rex Grossman-BuffaloChad Henne-New York JetsSeneca Wallace-OaklandMatt Forte-Chicago(Franchise Tag)Marshawn Lynch-Seattle(Franchise Tag)Michael Bush-CincinnatiPeyton Hillis-Cleveland(he gets one year to prove himself)Cedric Benson-St. Louis(overestimates his market, and has to settle for a backup job)Mike Tolbert-Tennesee(could be power complement, and could double as an occasional fullback)Kevin Smith-San DiegoBenJarvus Green-Ellis-Baltimore(replaces Ricky, probably takes more carries)Ryan Grant-Washington(knows zone scheme, will be behind Helu, but ahead of Royster)Tim Hightower-Detroit(full blown 3-man commitee with Best and LeShoure)Ricky Williams-Miami(to retire)Jason Snelling-San Fran(like Tolbert, is a part-time fullback)Javon Ringer-New York Giants(pushes Ware off the roster)Justin Forsett-Pittsburgh(takes the Mewelde Moore job and could ease Brown's return workload)Cadillac Williams-Arizona(insurance on Ryan Williams)Vincent Jackson-San DiegoWes Welker-New EnglandDwayne Bowe-Kansas City(Franchise tag)Marques Colston-New Orleans(Franchise Tag)Steve Johnson-Buffalo(Franchise Tag)Brandon Lloyd-St. LouisPierre Garcon-New York JetsDeSean Jackson-Chicago(Cutler finally has his true #1)Reggie Wayne-Tampa Bay(veteran presence for Freeman)Mario Manningham-Denver(overestimates his market and ends up competing with Decker for #2 job)Laurent Robinson-Seattle(pushes Baldwin to the slot and Tate back to the bench)Jermichael Finley-Green Bay(Franchise tag)Fred Davis-WashingtonMartellus Bennett-OaklandJacob Tamme-Miami(pass catching complement to Fasano)Joel Dreessen-New York Giants
I like Forsett to Pittsburgh
 
I've seen 2-3 people with Manningham gong to the Skins...why? We have enough mediocre #2/3 caliber WR's on the roster. We need a #1, or a burner.

 
I have so many of these guys on my FF team that it will feel like I redrafted a team :) .

But, trying to keep my biases aside, I think it makes sense for Flynn to go to Miami.

VJAX to leave (no clue where but I think he will).

Manningham to leave (And I doubt it will help his F value).

Michael Bush; I just doubt he leaves but man I wish he would. He could go almost anywhere and be a very intriguing FF player next year.

 
I've seen 2-3 people with Manningham gong to the Skins...why? We have enough mediocre #2/3 caliber WR's on the roster. We need a #1, or a burner.
:goodposting: For Manningham to take the next step to being a legit #1 or #2 he needs to go to a team with a solid QB and an offense that has coaches known for getting the most out of WRs. The Colts will have Luck so, experience won't be there right away, but the new OC got great production from his WRs.Or Manningham to the Lions might be good since he can play the slot and outside. I'm not sure where Titus Young lines up.
 
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Robert Meacham :missing:
Along those lines I don't see many people with a free agent WR going to N.O. Both Colston and Meecham are Free Agents. I expect one of those guys will be gone.(probably Meecham) I believe N.O. will fill that slot with a free agent. I like Manningham there as a compliment to Colston.
 
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Along those lines I don't see many people with a free agent WR going to N.O. Both Colston and Meecham are Free Agents. I expect one of those guys will be gone.(probably Meecham) I believe N.O. will fill that slot with a free agent. I like Manningham there as a compliment to Colston.
I think Manningham will be to expensive for New Orleans since they may be paying large signing bonus this year to players like Brees, Colston and Nicks. They stll have Henderson, Arrington and Moore. They could add a cheaper free agent or a late round draft pick.
 
Drew Brees- NO

Matt Flynn - Miami

Matt Forte- Bears

Marshawn Lynch - Sea

Michael Bush- Browns

Peyton Hillis - Denver

Vincent Jackson - SD

Wes Welker -NE

Dwayne Bowe - KC

Marques Colston - Bal

Steve Johnson - Oak

Brandon Lloyd -NE

Pierre Garcon- TB

DeSean jackson - Philly

Reggie Wayne - AZ

Mario Manningham- Houston

Jermichael Finley - GB

Fred Davis - Jets

 
Hightower to Detroit is interesting. I don't think it would happen because the last thing Detroit needs is another injured RB, but if he were healthy he would be a great fit. Excellent blocker, pass catcher and solid runner.

 
I like Forsett to Pittsburgh
A bit surprised that Forsett hasn't really been linked to any teams as of yet. He could be a valuable 3rd down guy.
People keep saying Benson would be a good fit for DET and supposedly they've offered a contract to Grant but I don't think either of those players fit that offense nearly as well as Forsett. With Best a question mark(probably for the rest of his career) I would think that Forsett would be a much better back to pair with LeShoure. Benson/Grant seem like grinders better suited for grass to me. I'd love to see Benson in a SD uniform but I haven't heard any rumors to that effect.
 

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