NFL Free Agency Update Thread

[LinvilleGorge]

Yeah, the FA WR market is starting to become like the RB FA market.  The elite guys are still going to be paid very well, but unless you're elite you're not getting big money.  Just too many rookies coming in and playing very well recently.

[Mother Grabber]

I wouldn't even offer him a rookie salary. do not want lazy underachievers.

[Moorgan]

Bengals Signing WR Denarius Moore To A One-Year Deal

http://nfltraderumors.co/bengals-signing-wr-denarius-moore-to-a-one-year-deal/

 

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Bengals are signing former Raiders WR Denarius Moore to a one-year contract.

Moore previously met with the Jets a few weeks ago before visiting withe Bengals on Thursday of last week.

Cincinnati also re-signed WR Brandon Tate, so they have clearly been focused on adding some depth at receiver before this year’s draft.

Moore, 26, is a former fifth-round pick of the Raiders back in 2011. He’s played his four-year, $2,230,052 rookie contract that included just $190,052 guaranteed and was among the best available receivers in free agency.

In 2014, Moore appeared in 10 games and caught 12 passes for 115 yards receiving and no touchdowns. Pro Football Focus has him down for playing 237 total snaps last year to go along with a poor rating as a receiver.

 

[Moorgan]

Panthers

• The Panthers recently worked out ECU WR Justin Hardy. (Bill Voth)

[*FreeFua*]

Bengals Signing WR Denarius Moore To A One-Year Deal

http://nfltraderumors.co/bengals-signing-wr-denarius-moore-to-a-one-year-deal/

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Bengals are signing former Raiders WR Denarius Moore to a one-year contract.

Moore previously met with the Jets a few weeks ago before visiting withe Bengals on Thursday of last week.

Cincinnati also re-signed WR Brandon Tate, so they have clearly been focused on adding some depth at receiver before this year’s draft.

Moore, 26, is a former fifth-round pick of the Raiders back in 2011. He’s played his four-year, $2,230,052 rookie contract that included just $190,052 guaranteed and was among the best available receivers in free agency.

In 2014, Moore appeared in 10 games and caught 12 passes for 115 yards receiving and no touchdowns. Pro Football Focus has him down for playing 237 total snaps last year to go along with a poor rating as a receiver.

Someone may want to check on topdawg and make sure he isn't going to off himself

[Mr. Scot]

Jets have signed G Ben Ijalana to a one year deal (visited with us a while back).

[rmoneyg35]

Jets have signed G Ben Ijalana to a one year deal (visited with us a while back).

Oh well. I thought he had a chance to sign with us.

[h0llywood]

Is Barksdale still available?

[Bartin]

Is Barksdale still available?

Yes but he is asking for way more than we can pay and he put a stop on negotiations last week for his wedding and I think honeymoon that followed. I would've secured that signing bonus first but that's just me. I think it's a pretty safe bet he goes back to the Rams once he gets back to the negotiating table.

[gettlemanjack]

Barksdale could possibly be a solid LT so he and agent are likely looking to get paid:

Pro Football Focus rated Barksdale:

2012 - played sparingly for Rams

2013 - #8 RT

2014 - #25 RT (but the 15th best pass blocking grade)

people are also surprised C Stefen Wisniewski is still unemployed:

Pro Football Focus ranked Wisniewski:

#17 C - 2012

#11 C - 2013

#22 C - 2014

ESPN:

"Wisniewski isn’t an elite center, but he wants to be paid much more than the $938,000 he made in base salary in 2014. ... 17 centers in the league make at least an average of $3 million or more, and Wisniewski is likely seeking a deal in that same neighborhood or possibly higher."

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/161004/future-of-stefen-wisniewski-among-raiders-offseason-questions?src=mobile

[Mother Grabber]

can't imagine why no one wants to give him $9M/year.  3 seems like a stretch.  So many better players in the draft.

 

Free agent Michael Crabtree dropped 10-of-78 catchable passes in 2014.

His 12.82 percent drop rate was the fourth-worst among qualified receivers, behind only Mohamed Sanu, Torrey Smith, and Kelvin Benjamin. Diminished speed, a concerning injury history, and coming off a season where he couldn't catch the ball has certainly affected Crabtree's market. Crabtree also battled drops early in his career. Possession receivers like him need to have reliable hands.

[gettlemanjack]

Not Richard Sherman @ crabtreesucks

Lmao Crabtree is the worst.

[Moorgan]

• The Panthers signed LB Jason Trusnik to a one-year, $950,000 contract that includes a signing bonus of $80,000 and a $870,000 base salary. (Aaron Wilson)

[AceMan]

Not Richard Sherman @ crabtreesucks

Lmao Crabtree is the worst.

 

I believe Richard Sherman took Crabtree's soul

 

 

 

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