**** The Official Free Agency Thread ****

[Titty Meat]

Post all free agent rumors, signings, etc here.

I'll try to keep up this updated.


UPDATE: Official List Of Free Agents


http://nfllabor.files.wordpress.com/...ee-agency1.pdf









**Free Agent Signings Recap **

http://walterfootball.com/freeagents2011recap.php






** Notable Rumors **


Chiefs: Signed Steve Breaston, Kelly Gregg, Brandon Siler, LeRon McClain

Chargers Sign: Antwan Barnes, Takeo Spikes, Re-sign Jeromy Clary, Re-sign Eric Weddle

Broncos: Trade Jaber Gaffney for Jeremy Jarmon

Raiders:



Other teams in the league:

Jaguars sign: Paul Posluszny, Clint Sessions, Dawan Landry

Cowboys: Re-sign Doug Free

Vikings acquire Mcnabb.

Redskins sign Barry Coefield, Josh Wilson, Donte Stallworth, and Stephen Bowen.

Titans sign Matt Hasselbeck, Shaun Smith, Barrett Ruud

Kolb to Arizona Eagles get DRC and 2nd round pick

Rams sign Mike Sims-Walker, Quintin Mikell,Harvey Dahl, Zac Diles, Justin Bannan

Seahawks sign Allen Branch,Tarvaris Jackson, Sidney Rice & Robert Gallery

Panthers trade for Greg Olsen

Bears sign Marion Barber, Roy Williams, Amobi Okoye

Bills sign Brad Smith

Patriots trade a 2013 5th round pick for Albert Haynesoworth. Traded for Chad Johnson gave up a 2012 5th round pick, and a 2013 6th round.

Texans sign Johnathan Joseph & Danielle Manning

Lions sign Justin Durant, & Eric Wright

Falcons sign Ray Edwards

Cardinals sign Stewart Bradley, Rashard Marshall

Eagles sign Vince Young,Nnamdi Asomugha, Cullen Jenkins, Anthony Hargrove, Ronnie Brown

Saints sign Darren Sproles

Bengals sign Thomas Howard,Nate Clements

Dolphins Traded for Reggie Bush sign Kevin Burnett

49ers sign Jonathan Goodwin

[ForeverChiefs58]

Originally Posted by Micjones

After taking a gander at PFT's updated listing of the top FA's available there is still plenty of help out there for the Chiefs. No reason to panic.

DL: Aubrayo Franklin | Shaun Ellis | Jamaal Anderson | Tommie Harris |Ty Warren
H/FB: Le'Ron McClain | Jason Snelling | Ronnie Brown | Ricky Williams
RT: Jared Gaither | Ryan Harris | Marc Colombo
S: Dashon Goldson | Renaldo Hill | Madieu Williams

Gimme one of each though and I'm good.

This is a very good list Mr. Micjones. I believe if we could get one of each we would be a playoff contending team and repeat div winner! Man, I am sooo ready for some football!

[Los Pollos Hermanos]

Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

This is a very good list Mr. Micjones. I believe if we could get one of each we would be a playoff contending team and repeat div winner! Man, I am sooo ready for some football!

I don't think Columbo would be an improvement over Richardson. And he already signed with Miami.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

You gotta wonder about Ryan Mathews. With what they paid in picks to move up to grab him, the Chargers have to be feeling some angst.

Yep, if a rb has 'it', its usually evident right away.

I hope the bottom drops right out on that team, they've been the darlings for way too long.

[MoreLemonPledge]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Absolutely! Julius Peppers and Amobi Okoye are definite busts. Okoye didn't fit a 3-4 defense which is why Houston is parting ways. Watch him thrive next to Julius.

Okoye would qualify as a bust. As would Vernon Gholston, who they signed .

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

ProFootballTalkProFootballTalk
Defensive end Jamaal Anderson signs one-year deal with the Colts, per league source.

[Saul Good]

Originally Posted by Cephalic Trauma

You won't find me arguing whether they make this team better because I think they do. I'm just wondering why the Jets, Eagles, and Patriots can build through draft picks and fortify with free agents, while we are limited to the draft, mid-level free agents, and camp fodder.

Neither the Jets nor Eagles have won a Super Bowl in over 40 years, and the Pats haven't won a playoff game since Pioli left.

[Cephalic Trauma]

Originally Posted by Saul Good

Neither the Jets nor Eagles have won a Super Bowl in over 40 years, and the Pats haven't won a playoff game since Pioli left.

Good point. I'd venture to say that might change this year. We are top 5 in young talent in my opinion, so I just thought maybe 1 or 2 big free agent guys would put us over the top and make us a legitimate contender. I could be wrong though. It seems like a fair amount of good posters here disagree with me, so maybe that's a hint that I should tone down my opinions a bit.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Cephalic Trauma

Good point. I'd venture to say that might change this year. We are top 5 in young talent in my opinion, so I just thought maybe 1 or 2 big free agent guys would put us over the top and make us a legitimate contender. I could be wrong though. It seems like a fair amount of good posters here disagree with me, so maybe that's a hint that I should tone down my opinions a bit.

**** that. Don't tone down your opinions.

Don't be a ****ing flip-flopper. If you have an opinion, express it. Try to back it up with facts, stats and/or evidence. But if you believe in something, stand by it.

Don't roll over because a couple people here have an issue with something you've said.

FWIW, you're not wrong at all. There's a difference between "trying to win" and "trying to win a championship."

Is Pioli trying to win in 2011? Absolutely.

Is Pioli trying to win a championship in 2011? Not by the looks of these signings. It looks more like we're trying to save money, or build through 5 draft classes before we make a legitimate run at a Lombardi.

Welcome to ChiefsPlanet, n00b. Bring it every time you post.

[Cephalic Trauma]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

**** that. Don't tone down your opinions.

Don't be a ****ing flip-flopper. If you have an opinion, express it. Try to back it up with facts, stats and/or evidence. But if you believe in something, stand by it.

Don't roll over because a couple people here have an issue with something you've said.

FWIW, you're not wrong at all. There's a difference between "trying to win" and "trying to win a championship."

Is Pioli trying to win in 2011? Absolutely.

Is Pioli trying to win a championship in 2011? Not by the looks of these signings. It looks more like we're trying to save money, or build through 5 draft classes before we make a legitimate run at a Lombardi.

Welcome to ChiefsPlanet, n00b. Bring it every time you post.

This post sums up how I feel entirely. I'd add, but i would pretty much rehash everything that you stated. Good post.

I'll try to stick by my opinion, but I don't want to come off as a guy who constantly critiques our FO because the current regime has done a very good job of building a young core. That's a sight for sore eyes.

[Rams Fan]

Originally Posted by Cephalic Trauma

This post sums up how I feel entirely. I'd add, but i would pretty much rehash everything that you stated. Good post.

I'll try to stick by my opinion, but I don't want to come off as a guy who constantly critiques our FO because the current regime has done a very good job of building a young core. That's a sight for sore eyes.

Whenever someone doesn't agree with you, tell them to go die in an AIDS tree or tell them to drink antifreeze.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Cephalic Trauma

the current regime has done a very good job of building a young core. That's a sight for sore eyes.

I think its been forgotten just how much Herm & the old regime left us... Bowe, Charles, Johnson, Hali, Flowers, Dorsey, Carr, then throw in Page & Pollard who, while not being world beaters, were both a mile above anyone else we had at that point.

The old crew didnt have the overall vision to take us all the way, but theres no question that our drafting improved by leaps & bounds when good ol Herm arrived.

Now watch n00b, someone will chime in to tell me Herm didnt do shit, it was all Kuharich or someone else, the HC had no hand in it.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Cephalic Trauma

This post sums up how I feel entirely. I'd add, but i would pretty much rehash everything that you stated. Good post.

I'll try to stick by my opinion, but I don't want to come off as a guy who constantly critiques our FO because the current regime has done a very good job of building a young core. That's a sight for sore eyes.

Criticize when it's called for, and praise when it's called for.

Don't become another one of these guys that think Pioli can do no wrong. There's enough already.

I've been one of his biggest critics regarding 2009. He ****ed up. Big time.

However, I've been more than happy to praise him when he makes good decisions. We're building a talented young roster. That's exciting.

There's no fault in demanding excellence out of a guy with Pioli's resume. I want a GM that is going to turn over every rock and throw everything he has at winning a Lombardi for this fanbase.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Herm left the team talent, Haley is getting that talent to play to it's potential.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by PGM

Herm left the team talent, Haley is getting that talent to play to it's potential.

Couldnt agree more, i just like to give credit where its due.

[kcchiefsus]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Absolutely! Julius Peppers and Amobi Okoye are definite busts. Okoye didn't fit a 3-4 defense which is why Houston is parting ways. Watch him thrive next to Julius.

He didn't do shit in the 4-3 either.