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Titty Meat · 04:20 PM

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 · 08-01-2011, 09:27 PM

@ClaytonESPNJohn Clayton

still waiting for more news on Zach Miller. Seahawks and Raiders going at it.
5 minutes ago

ForeverChiefs58 · 08-01-2011, 10:13 PM

Winners! The five teams which improved the most in free agency

As much as free-agency hits and misses help shape a team, the Super Bowl could have been won or lost over the past seven days. We can't know for sure how things will shake out -- some of the guys listed below absolutely will turn into overpaid, under-producing albatrosses around the necks of the teams unfortunate enough to employ them, but for now, there's no reason not to be optimistic. These are the five teams that most put themselves in a position to improve with their free-agency moves.

1. Philadelphia Eagles. It's been a pretty thorough domination of free agency by the Eagles. Not only did they surprise everyone by landing the big prize in Nnamdi Asomugha(notes), their top-notch secondary is also now matched by their front four with the signings of Cullen Jenkins(notes) and Jason Babin(notes). They also did well with the Kevin Kolb(notes) trade, moving their backup quarterback for Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie(notes) and a second-round draft pick. Then they went out and signed Vince Young(notes), who, if he's ready to accept the full Andy Reid treatment, could still turn out to be a better quarterback than Kolb.

2. Arizona Cardinals. ... but the Cardinals hope that doesn't happen. Kolb's their big offseason prize, but under the radar, the Cardinals did pretty well with free agents, too. Stewart Bradley(notes) immediately upgrades the linebacking corps, and Daryn Colledge(notes) will help stabilize the offensive line. Todd Heap(notes), if he's healthy (a gigantic "if," I grant you -- I'd put it in 72-point font if they'd let me) will be a nice outlet and red zone target for Kolb when Larry Fitzgerald(notes) is being octuple-teamed.

3. Seattle Seahawks. History suggests that there's not much of a future in being a big-money wide receiver signing with the Seahawks, but Sidney Rice(notes) hopes to reverse that trend. He'll have to do it with the help of Charlie Whitehurst(notes) or Tarvaris Jackson(notes), but we'll save that for another day. This is a post for optimism. Robert Gallery(notes) is a nice addition at guard, too, and keeping Brandon Mebane(notes) in town was big. One gets the feeling that Seattle is moving in the right direction.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars. It didn't take a general managing prodigy to figure out that the Jaguars needed help on defense. They gave up 250 passing yards per game last year, and let opposing quarterbacks post a 98.5 QB rating against them. Only the Texans were worse. They also gave up 4.7 yards per carry on the ground, and 122 rushing yards per game. So while identifying the deficiency wasn't difficult, credit them for addressing it thoroughly: Paul Posluszny(notes) and Clint Session(notes) at linebacker, and Dawan Landry(notes) at safety. They missed out on Eric Weddle(notes), but can live with it because they'd have had to overpay to get him.

5. Houston Texans. How many times did you see the Texans last year and say, "If they just had a little bit of a secondary, they'd be dangerous." Well, they should have a little bit of a secondary now, with quality cornerback Johnathan Joseph(notes) in the mix, as well as Danieal Manning(notes) at safety.

ForeverChiefs58 · 08-01-2011, 10:14 PM

Losers! The five teams to which free agency was not kind

Free agency isn't good to everyone. Not every one has money to spend, and not every location around the league is considered a desirable one. If some teams are going to improve, it stands to reason that some teams are going to get worse. These are the five teams that have some recovering to do from the free-agency period.

1. Minnesota Vikings. I don't know how the state of Minnesota will deal with the devastating loss of Tarvaris Jackson(notes). His absence leaves a gaping hole in the hearts of so many fans who cherished his -- nah, I'm kidding. With Christian Ponder(notes) drafted and Donovan McNabb(notes) acquired, it'll feel like a whole new Vikings franchise. But when they let Sidney Rice(notes) and Ray Edwards(notes) leave, a whole lot of talent walked out the door in Minnesota.

2. Green Bay Packers. There's no need to host a telethon for the Packers or anything. They've still got a ton of good young players under contract, and a lot of them are at a very reasonable rate. But when you have a lot of good players, you're bound to lose some now and again, and the Packers have. Cullen Jenkins(notes) will be destroying things for someone else's defensive line, Daryn Colledge(notes) will be anchoring someone else's offensive line, and Nick Barnett(notes) is gone, too.

3. Carolina Panthers. The Panthers have certainly splashed around some money, so I guess there's an argument to be made that they're winners here. But when you're 1-15, I don't know why you give big money to a 28-year-old running back when you have Jonathan Stewart(notes) on the roster. They were kind of painted into a corner with Charles Johnson(notes) -- he's 25 years old and had 11.5 sacks last year, so they sort of had to keep him -- but to me, $30 million is a whole lot of guaranteed money for a guy who's had one good season. I'm glad they were active and I'm glad they're trying hard to improve, but I wonder if that money couldn't have been put to better use.

4. Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens haven't lost anyone that they can't live without, but when everything is tallied up, they lost a lot and didn't gain much. Gone are Josh Wilson(notes), Dawan Landry(notes), Donte Stallworth(notes), Fabian Washington(notes), Willis McGahee(notes), Kelly Gregg(notes), Chris Chester(notes) and Todd Heap(notes). Adding Vonta Leach(notes) at fullback is nice, but you'd still have to put the Ravens on the losing side of the ledger.

5. New York Jets. If you could define losing as "having a goal and missing out on it," then you'd have to classify the Jets as losers. They wanted Nnamdi Asomugha(notes) bad, and came up short. In the end, they had to make up with Antonio Cromartie(notes), putting them right back where they started. They lost playmaker Brad Smith(notes) to Buffalo, and I know everyone in New York is excited about the recent addition of Plaxico Burress(notes), but I'm not sure the Jets come out ahead on a Braylon Edwards(notes) for Plaxico Burress swap, either.

**BossChief** · 08-01-2011, 10:19 PM

Damn, I missed Baltimore signing Leach.

Who else is in the running for McClain?

(funny saying it like that for what on paper is a fullback)

Chief_in_Commander · 08-01-2011, 10:23 PM

Some of the "Losers" on that list are kinda dumb, the Jets? Not sure they lost much let alone enough to make them losers.....How bout somebody like Dallas, what have they done?

ForeverChiefs58 · 08-01-2011, 10:26 PM

@ProFootballTalkProFootballTalk

Former 49er Manny Lawson agrees to terms with the Bengals on a one-year deal, per league source.

2 minutes agovia web

**The Franchise** · 08-01-2011, 10:27 PM

Dallas really wasn't a loser. They cut a bunch of dead weight and re-signed their LToTF.

**The Franchise** · 08-01-2011, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

@ProFootballTalkProFootballTalk

Former 49er Manny Lawson agrees to terms with the Bengals on a one-year deal, per league source.

2 minutes agovia web

I will never understand why ANYONE would want to sign with that team.

Chief_in_Commander · 08-01-2011, 10:28 PM

But they didn't do anything as far as 'adding' either which is why this guy put the Jets in there.

**kysirsoze** · 08-01-2011, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

@ProFootballTalkProFootballTalk

Former 49er Manny Lawson agrees to terms with the Bengals on a one-year deal, per league source.

2 minutes agovia web

I knew we'd never get him, but ****.

**kysirsoze** · 08-01-2011, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

Winners! The five teams which improved the most in free agency

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

Losers! The five teams to which free agency was not kind

Couldn't this wait until Free Agency is like....ya know...done?

DTLB58 · 08-01-2011, 10:53 PM

Manny Lawson to the Bengals.....What is up with the Bungals and all the FA signings this year????

ForeverChiefs58 · 08-01-2011, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kysirsoze

Couldn't this wait until Free Agency is like....ya know...done?

I should have posted link, it was through yahoo.

ForeverChiefs58 · 08-01-2011, 10:58 PM

@ClaytonESPNJohn Clayton

The stunning news tonight is SF LB Manny Lawson going to Cincinnati on a one-year, $3 mil. deal. Lawson could be Cincy strong linebacker

7 minutes agovia yoono

ForeverChiefs58 · 08-01-2011, 10:59 PM

@ClaytonESPNJohn Clayton

On A. Franklin, his visit to SF was only a visit, but it gives them a chance to talk him into re-signing.

1 minute agovia yoono

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Titty Meat Inmem 2.0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: My house Casino cash: $-1022442	** The Official Free Agency Thread 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 Last edited by Titty Meat; 08-03-2011 at 04:20 PM..
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08-01-2011, 10:13 PM	#6692
ForeverChiefs58 MVP Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $805326	Winners! The five teams which improved the most in free agency As much as free-agency hits and misses help shape a team, the Super Bowl could have been won or lost over the past seven days. We can't know for sure how things will shake out -- some of the guys listed below absolutely will turn into overpaid, under-producing albatrosses around the necks of the teams unfortunate enough to employ them, but for now, there's no reason not to be optimistic. These are the five teams that most put themselves in a position to improve with their free-agency moves. 1. Philadelphia Eagles. It's been a pretty thorough domination of free agency by the Eagles. Not only did they surprise everyone by landing the big prize in Nnamdi Asomugha(notes), their top-notch secondary is also now matched by their front four with the signings of Cullen Jenkins(notes) and Jason Babin(notes). They also did well with the Kevin Kolb(notes) trade, moving their backup quarterback for Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie(notes) and a second-round draft pick. Then they went out and signed Vince Young(notes), who, if he's ready to accept the full Andy Reid treatment, could still turn out to be a better quarterback than Kolb. 2. Arizona Cardinals. ... but the Cardinals hope that doesn't happen. Kolb's their big offseason prize, but under the radar, the Cardinals did pretty well with free agents, too. Stewart Bradley(notes) immediately upgrades the linebacking corps, and Daryn Colledge(notes) will help stabilize the offensive line. Todd Heap(notes), if he's healthy (a gigantic "if," I grant you -- I'd put it in 72-point font if they'd let me) will be a nice outlet and red zone target for Kolb when Larry Fitzgerald(notes) is being octuple-teamed. 3. Seattle Seahawks. History suggests that there's not much of a future in being a big-money wide receiver signing with the Seahawks, but Sidney Rice(notes) hopes to reverse that trend. He'll have to do it with the help of Charlie Whitehurst(notes) or Tarvaris Jackson(notes), but we'll save that for another day. This is a post for optimism. Robert Gallery(notes) is a nice addition at guard, too, and keeping Brandon Mebane(notes) in town was big. One gets the feeling that Seattle is moving in the right direction. 4. Jacksonville Jaguars. It didn't take a general managing prodigy to figure out that the Jaguars needed help on defense. They gave up 250 passing yards per game last year, and let opposing quarterbacks post a 98.5 QB rating against them. Only the Texans were worse. They also gave up 4.7 yards per carry on the ground, and 122 rushing yards per game. So while identifying the deficiency wasn't difficult, credit them for addressing it thoroughly: Paul Posluszny(notes) and Clint Session(notes) at linebacker, and Dawan Landry(notes) at safety. They missed out on Eric Weddle(notes), but can live with it because they'd have had to overpay to get him. 5. Houston Texans. How many times did you see the Texans last year and say, "If they just had a little bit of a secondary, they'd be dangerous." Well, they should have a little bit of a secondary now, with quality cornerback Johnathan Joseph(notes) in the mix, as well as Danieal Manning(notes) at safety.
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08-01-2011, 10:14 PM	#6693
ForeverChiefs58 MVP Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $805326	Losers! The five teams to which free agency was not kind Free agency isn't good to everyone. Not every one has money to spend, and not every location around the league is considered a desirable one. If some teams are going to improve, it stands to reason that some teams are going to get worse. These are the five teams that have some recovering to do from the free-agency period. 1. Minnesota Vikings. I don't know how the state of Minnesota will deal with the devastating loss of Tarvaris Jackson(notes). His absence leaves a gaping hole in the hearts of so many fans who cherished his -- nah, I'm kidding. With Christian Ponder(notes) drafted and Donovan McNabb(notes) acquired, it'll feel like a whole new Vikings franchise. But when they let Sidney Rice(notes) and Ray Edwards(notes) leave, a whole lot of talent walked out the door in Minnesota. 2. Green Bay Packers. There's no need to host a telethon for the Packers or anything. They've still got a ton of good young players under contract, and a lot of them are at a very reasonable rate. But when you have a lot of good players, you're bound to lose some now and again, and the Packers have. Cullen Jenkins(notes) will be destroying things for someone else's defensive line, Daryn Colledge(notes) will be anchoring someone else's offensive line, and Nick Barnett(notes) is gone, too. 3. Carolina Panthers. The Panthers have certainly splashed around some money, so I guess there's an argument to be made that they're winners here. But when you're 1-15, I don't know why you give big money to a 28-year-old running back when you have Jonathan Stewart(notes) on the roster. They were kind of painted into a corner with Charles Johnson(notes) -- he's 25 years old and had 11.5 sacks last year, so they sort of had to keep him -- but to me, $30 million is a whole lot of guaranteed money for a guy who's had one good season. I'm glad they were active and I'm glad they're trying hard to improve, but I wonder if that money couldn't have been put to better use. 4. Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens haven't lost anyone that they can't live without, but when everything is tallied up, they lost a lot and didn't gain much. Gone are Josh Wilson(notes), Dawan Landry(notes), Donte Stallworth(notes), Fabian Washington(notes), Willis McGahee(notes), Kelly Gregg(notes), Chris Chester(notes) and Todd Heap(notes). Adding Vonta Leach(notes) at fullback is nice, but you'd still have to put the Ravens on the losing side of the ledger. 5. New York Jets. If you could define losing as "having a goal and missing out on it," then you'd have to classify the Jets as losers. They wanted Nnamdi Asomugha(notes) bad, and came up short. In the end, they had to make up with Antonio Cromartie(notes), putting them right back where they started. They lost playmaker Brad Smith(notes) to Buffalo, and I know everyone in New York is excited about the recent addition of Plaxico Burress(notes), but I'm not sure the Jets come out ahead on a Braylon Edwards(notes) for Plaxico Burress swap, either.
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08-01-2011, 10:19 PM	#6694
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08-01-2011, 10:23 PM	#6695
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08-01-2011, 10:26 PM	#6696
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08-01-2011, 10:27 PM	#6697
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08-01-2011, 10:53 PM	#6702
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08-01-2011, 10:58 PM	#6704
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08-01-2011, 10:59 PM	#6705
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