**** 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

[BossChief]

Houston is missing a HUGE opportunity right now with Hali holding out from signing his franchise deal.

Houston would have assuredly been getting all of the first team snaps at ROLB.

Question....if Houston misses the whole year by not signing his deal, do we get a 3rd comp pick next year for it?

[ForeverChiefs58]

Originally Posted by PGM

Huh?? They used 2 draft choices on the DL and brought in a vet run stuffing NT. I hardly call that not upgrading the position. They added a 1st round WR and a great slot guy. Added Houston to fill the other OLB spot and Siler for depth inside. The other 3 starting postions are pretty solid with DJ, Hali and Belcher(love his play) IMO.

FB's, backup TE's, backup S's aren't worth getting your panties in a bunch over.

They spent a 2nd rounder on the center of the future, have Asamoah ready to step in and kick ass at G, but the tackle positions are a concern right now.

I'm excited about the direction of this team as they have a lot of guys just entering thier primes with a ton of even younger guys that are going to get alot of PT this year.

Right. That was my point. My statment was where the upgrades/improvements where needed after our last game. Starting a rookie with little to no experience still leads to a ? at that position and what their play will be. It might all work out. I hope it does. I am a diehard Chiefs fan since I was a kid. Not getting any panties in a bunch just trying to be realistic is all.

Dorsey was a top 5 draft pick and one of the more hyped players and he took a couple seasons before he could contribute. Most rookies are like that. It takes a couple seasons before they get it. None of these young guys have had the benefit and time of a good offseason learning the playbook and such. I also had high hopes for Houston even as a rookie, but not very realistic since he hasn't even signed yet. So, as much as I would like to hope we are playoff bound, there are A LOT of question marks I had hoped would be answered by now.

I am excited to see all the young guys play too, but I have never been happy watching the team struggle to win only a few games. That just sucks. Especially when you have high expectations.

[the Talking Can]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Like I said, IF Cassel can get to the level Trent was at in 2005 or Gannon in the early 2000s, we can get to the AFC Championship game

To me, this upcoming season will boil down to two things:

Cassel

Team health at crucial positions.


IMO Letting Shaun Smith walk was a big mistake.

I think it was a statement by Pioli that "Im gonna give Tyson Jackson every opportunity to turn things around before I cut him next year and look like a fool."

I dont think it was smart, but I can understand why he did it.

If Tyson comes out and has a solid year, Pioli will look good because he didnt give up on TJ too early...but...if Tyson doesnt make big improvements to his game, it will bite Pioli in the ass.

but we have no one behind Jackson...we let go of a player better and cheaper than Jackson and replaced him a 3rd round pick...

we have no proven 1st and 2nd down DE to spell Dorsey (who played too many snaps last year) or Jackson (who has proven nothing)....doesn't make any sense to me....we have piles of $$$$ though, thank jesus

Bailey better be a bad ass right out of the gate

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

ProFootballWklyPro Football Weekly

Expect another wave of cuts this evening, as teams must be under the cap when the league year begins tomorrow.


Lets get the cba done first sound like it might not be till monday now.

[DeezNutz]

OK, someone help me out with the Houston thing: what is the reason why he hasn't signed? While the cap floor isn't in effect this year, the rookie salary pool is, correct? Thus, my understanding is that teams have very limited wiggle room.

So what can he possibly be hoping to negotiate? By league rules, he has virtually zero leverage, correct?

Could there be something else in play? Another failed drug test, perhaps? Something else?

[the Talking Can]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

OK, someone help me out with the Houston thing: what is the reason why he hasn't signed? While the cap floor isn't in effect this year, the rookie salary pool is, correct? Thus, my understanding is that teams have very limited wiggle room.

So what can he possibly be hoping to negotiate? By league rules, he has virtually zero leverage, correct?

Could there be something else in play? Another failed drug test, perhaps? Something else?

there's actually a bunch of 2nd-5th rounders who haven't signed, it turns out....seems agents are trying everything they can to squeeze a few extra dimes...

[ForeverChiefs58]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Like I said, IF Cassel can get to the level Trent was at in 2005 or Gannon in the early 2000s, we can get to the AFC Championship game

To me, this upcoming season will boil down to two things:

Cassel

Team health at crucial positions.


IMO Letting Shaun Smith walk was a big mistake.

I think it was a statement by Pioli that "Im gonna give Tyson Jackson every opportunity to turn things around before I cut him next year and look like a fool."

I dont think it was smart, but I can understand why he did it.

If Tyson comes out and has a solid year, Pioli will look good because he didnt give up on TJ too early...but...if Tyson doesnt make big improvements to his game, it will bite Pioli in the ass.

I tend to agree, IF Cassel can improve by leaps and bounds, and IF the rookies and past underachievers (T-Jack, Richardson, McCluster, Arenas) can take it to the next level we will be contenders. If Cassel doesn't do that, or we have some injuries from little training camps, or rookies take a couple more years to develop it will probably be a couple more seasons and good drafts before can become the dynasty we all want us to be.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

but we have no one behind Jackson...we let go of a player better and cheaper than Jackson and replaced him a 3rd round pick...

we have no proven 1st and 2nd down DE to spell Dorsey (who played too many snaps last year) or Jackson (who has proven nothing)....doesn't make any sense to me....we have piles of $$$$ though, thank jesus

Bailey better be a bad ass right out of the gate

I fully agree.

I think Pioli MUST have his eye on somebody he feels will get cut...a vet.

Originally Posted by Incarcerated O's fan

ProFootballWklyPro Football Weekly

Expect another wave of cuts this evening, as teams must be under the cap when the league year begins tomorrow.


Lets get the cba done first sound like it might not be till monday now.

This is where I expect us to sign 2-3 more players.

Stopgaps till the young guys we have are ready.

similar signings to the Gregg one.

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

OK, someone help me out with the Houston thing: what is the reason why he hasn't signed? While the cap floor isn't in effect this year, the rookie salary pool is, correct? Thus, my understanding is that teams have very limited wiggle room.

So what can he possibly be hoping to negotiate? By league rules, he has virtually zero leverage, correct?

Could there be something else in play? Another failed drug test, perhaps? Something else?

Duh, Pioli is sitting on his hands.

pay attention.

...

Seriously though, there has to be something.

Secretary: Mr Pioli, there is a Mr Houston here to see you.

Pioli: Good, let him in.

Houston: Nice to meet you sir, I look forward to helping this team to the next level.

Pioli: (houston gets a little closer to Pioli to shake hands) Justin, whats that smell?

Houston: I dont know what you mean.

Pioli: We both know what I mean, you arent allowed on premises until you get this resolved. Im very disapointed in you right now, I thought we talked about this in our interview.

Houston: Im sorry, sir. I made a mistake and it wont happen again.

Pioli: Youre damn right it wont, Im not gonna let you near my team until you resolve this. I want you to check into THIS rehab center (hands Houston a card for a under the radar center that will not let info get into the media) and after that, you wil have another chance to be an NFL football player.

Houston: thank you sir, This wont happen again.

Pioli: get out of my office.

...

I wonder if something like that happened...

[DBOSHO]

Houston is majorly ****ing himself by not signing.

[ForeverChiefs58]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

OK, someone help me out with the Houston thing: what is the reason why he hasn't signed? While the cap floor isn't in effect this year, the rookie salary pool is, correct? Thus, my understanding is that teams have very limited wiggle room.

So what can he possibly be hoping to negotiate? By league rules, he has virtually zero leverage, correct?

Could there be something else in play? Another failed drug test, perhaps? Something else?

There is a little more wiggle room for later rd picks, but this is a guy who smoked before the draft knowing he would be tested. It is why he fell to us because of that decision making.

If you ever watched him play, there is no doubt he has all the talent in the world and I would be shocked if one day he wasn't a huge contributer. I hoped he would dismiss his own actions before the draft as a mistake and get his butt into camp be working with Romeo and Hali so he could be a factor this year for us. We really need him to be this year.
Many have speculated he might be waiting to get clean, but it rerally doesn't take THAT long especially if you work out and sweat a lot.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

I tend to agree, IF Cassel can improve by leaps and bounds, and IF the rookies and past underachievers (T-Jack, Richardson, McCluster, Arenas) can take it to the next level we will be contenders. If Cassel doesn't do that, or we have some injuries from little training camps, or rookies take a couple more years to develop it will probably be a couple more seasons and good drafts before can become the dynasty we all want us to be.

No.

Barring multiple major players going on IR (Cassel, Berry, Charles, Flowers, Dorsey, Hali, Bowe, etc)....this seasons ultimate success or failure falls on the right arm and brain of Matt Cassel.

If we stay relatively healthy and Cassel takes another major step in his individual development, we will go deep in the playoffs.

Maybe even make the superbowl if we get a few lucky breaks (that happen to EVERY superbowl participant in history.)

[Bill Brasky]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

OK, someone help me out with the Houston thing: what is the reason why he hasn't signed? While the cap floor isn't in effect this year, the rookie salary pool is, correct? Thus, my understanding is that teams have very limited wiggle room.

So what can he possibly be hoping to negotiate? By league rules, he has virtually zero leverage, correct?

Could there be something else in play? Another failed drug test, perhaps? Something else?

I thought I saw a post earlier in this thread that he signed a deal?! Must have been one of those reeruned fake tweets. Am I misremembering or does anyone know what im talking about?

Oh wait, I'm thinking of the confusion with chiefsnow and the other houston.

[ForeverChiefs58]

Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said the fan base's "We Want Orton" chant during Monday's scrimmage "really makes me sick." http://t.co/Klmo9AN

Funny, I was speaking with a Dolphin fan the other day, and he said the teams decision to not go out and get a QB really made him sick too.
I told him the idea of wanting a broncos QB is what should make him sick. Hell, I am suprised the Phins don't try to trade for Tebow with so many Tebow fans in florida.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

NFL Network's Michael Lombardi believes Tim Tebow is "ultimately" not in the Broncos' plans.
Lombardi reported at least twice this past offseason that Tebow lacks support in the front office. Lombardi concedes that many in Denver denied his report. The Broncos were shopping Kyle Orton heavily just one week ago, which suggests a belief in Tebow. If last year's first rounder is no longer in the teams' plans, then the front office has changed its mind on the direction of the franchise after one week of no-pads practice.

[BossChief]

I know this isnt gonna go over well, but I would give them a third rounder for Tebow.

At that price, he wouldnt have to be a quarterback.

It would have to come with the caveat that he had to know he wasnt in the competition for the starting QB job and likely never would be.

It would be worth that much just to have him in certain packages and in the lockerroom.