**** 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

[JD10367]

Originally Posted by Amnorix

Pats run a BASE 34, but play a ton of sub packages and 43 also. I read that they were in base 34 last year less than 50% of the time.

And with the worst third down percentage in the NFL last year, I'm sure BB will do what it takes to make Haynesworth effective. As Mike Reiss said, BB is one of the best of fitting schemes to players, and not forcing players into schemes that don't work well for them.

He's not going to revamp the defense for Hayensworth, but the bottom line is he doesn't have to. 43 and sub packages are already a very signfiicant part of the Pats defense.

I think AH was more ticked about running the nose tackle position in a straight 3-4, which will rarely crop up. He won't be asked to be Vince Wilfork, unless Wilfork is injured or sucking oxygen. AH will sub in 3rd down as a pass-rushing DT, DE, or even OLB (but, as pointed out, the Pats mix and match so often that I'm not sure you'll ever even be able to point it out and say, "Look, AH is playing straight OLB on the strong side in a straight 3-4"). They'll use 3-4, 4-3, and put him basically anywhere Belichick thinks gives AH the greatest opportunity to hit the QB ASAP.

As some of the Boston radio people pointed out, the Pats have taken "bad guys" like Corey Dillon and gotten something out of them, and it's very low-risk. And, conversely, the Pats have recently given out decent money to supposed "high quality" guys who've turned out to suck (Adalius Thomas, Derrick Burgess). I won't be outright hypocritical. I don't like bad guys. I'd prefer he wasn't on the team. But I'll hope for the best out of him on the field AND off the field, and I won't be burning my Patriots jersey in protest.

[CoMoChief]

Originally Posted by Incarcerated O's fan

AdamSchefterAdam Schefter

Jets are more than $10 million UNDER salary cap, according to two NFL capologists. Might make the Jets the favorite to land Nnamdi Asomugha.

Jesus no one will be able to pass on that team.

[the Talking Can]

i don't have any doubts that the Pats will get something out of Haynesworth

[Hammock Parties]

The Pats using Haynesworth as a sub player might be the most unfair thing in the history of pro sports.

It's like using a Pro Bowl RB as your third-down back.

[JD10367]

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Jesus no one will be able to pass deep on that team.

FYP.

Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowski, and Aaron Hernandez say "hi".

Nmandi can enjoy making that money getting winded running deep with Deion Branch et al while the Pats (and other teams) work the short and middle.

NFL coaches are great at attacking weakness and avoiding strength. The Pats were wikkid awesum last year but sucked in a few spots (like third-down defense) and opposing teams made them pay for it. The Jets might have a very strong DB corps to kill the deep ball but I think it'll open up opportunities elsewhere on the field.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

The Chiefs are in the process of negotiating a new contract with free agent DL Shaun Smith.
Smith suddenly became a priority after the Chiefs lost starting nose tackle Ron Edwards to the Panthers. Sixth-round pick Jerrell Powe is the only nose tackle left on the roster, although Smith played left defensive end last season.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by JD10367

FYP.

Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowski, and Aaron Hernandez say "hi".

Nmandi can enjoy making that money getting winded running deep with Deion Branch et al while the Pats (and other teams) work the short and middle.

NFL coaches are great at attacking weakness and avoiding strength. The Pats were wikkid awesum last year but sucked in a few spots (like third-down defense) and opposing teams made them pay for it. The Jets might have a very strong DB corps to kill the deep ball but I think it'll open up opportunities elsewhere on the field.

The Patriots haven't won a playoff game in three years so stop beating your chest.

[the Talking Can]

Originally Posted by JD10367

FYP.

Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowski, and Aaron Hernandez say "hi".

Nmandi can enjoy making that money getting winded running deep with Deion Branch et al while the Pats (and other teams) work the short and middle.

NFL coaches are great at attacking weakness and avoiding strength. The Pats were wikkid awesum last year but sucked in a few spots (like third-down defense) and opposing teams made them pay for it. The Jets might have a very strong DB corps to kill the deep ball but I think it'll open up opportunities elsewhere on the field.

the jets punked you in your own house last year...

[ClearmontChief]

AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
Philadelphia reached agreement with former Tennessee Pro Bowl DE Jason Babin on a five-year contract. He's reunited with Jim Washburn.

[wazu]

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

i don't have any doubts that the Pats will get something out of Haynesworth

I do. Usually I think the Pats are very well run and shrewd in the moves they make, but this one is a head scratcher. Haynesworth is a team cancer the likes of which I don't remember ever seeing in the NFL. Terrell Owens thinks he should be a better teammate. I think the Patriots may be reading too many of their own press clippings this time.

[raybec 4]

Originally Posted by ClearmontChief

AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
Philadelphia reached agreement with former Tennessee Pro Bowl DE Jason Babin on a five-year contract. He's reunited with Jim Washburn.

Thank God he's not coming here

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

ProFootballWklyPro Football Weekly

PFW has learned the #Panthers will not trade WR Steve Smith. More from @Eric_Edholm: http://bit.ly/r4LxvJ

[wazu]

ArrowheadPrideArrowhead Pride

Heard he was buying a house in KC. RT @itomasic17 Heard a rumor that Randy Moss called the Chiefs to set up a workout? Is this true?

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Guess we know who reads ChiefsPlanet. (FYI he followed up noting it was sarcasm.)

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Jon__BaldwinJon Baldwin

#89

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mikepeterson53Mike Peterson Fndtn.
Time to Take care unfinished business ..just agreed to terms w/ FALCONS...let's get it!!!