Official NFL Free Agency Thread

[Bartin]

21 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

The Chiefs have quietly had a very nice day.

Except for that whole getting docked 2 draft picks thing I agree. Several solid moves and re-signs. If they can somehow keep Smith then they will be in great shape. Schwartz for 6.5 is great business.

[TheSpecialJuan]

7 minutes ago, Bartin said:

Except for that whole getting docked 2 draft picks thing I agree. Several solid moves and re-signs. If they can somehow keep Smith then they will be in great shape. Schwartz for 6.5 is great business.

Oh yeah, forgot about that little detail. hah

[TheSpecialJuan]

Falcons sign DE Derrick Shelby

Details: Four-year, $18 million deal. Shelby, a former undrafted free agent with the Dolphins, has developed into a solid lineman and still has room to grow at age 27, but he’s not the kind of difference-maker the Falcons need up front. He’s a good player to have, and he can play outside and then kick inside in sub packages—maybe that’s enough for Atlanta. Grade: C 

[KushMcDieselson]

Holy fug, our contract extensions from last year and our resignings this year look like absolute steals right now.  Brock getting 18 mil a year after starting what, 7 games? Fleener getting 36 mil? Philly paying a backup QB 7 mil a year? At least backing up Glass Legs Bradford will almost guarantee some starter action. When did the league start treating real life like a game of fuging Madden?

[Peppers90 NC]

4 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

This stuff is why good GMs hate bad GMs.

They pay out ridiculous money and make it harder for the smart teams.

Good GMs don't try to make splash moves on the first few days 

[Bartin]

That's a damn tasty deal the Steelers got Green on. $5M/year for 4 years with hardly any guaranteed.

[NcPsa10]

@RapSheet
The #Falcons are keeping Adrian Clayborn to a 2-year deal, source said. He gets $9M base with a chance to make $14M

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‏@RapSheet
The #Titans are signing WR Rishard Matthews to a 3-year deal, source said (as @PaulKuharskyNFL reported).
 

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‏@jasonjwilde
Via @ESPNStatsInfo: Win % of teams spending most FA gtd money since 2011:

1. Dolphins .438
2. Colts .538
3. Buccaneers .287
4. Jaguars .238
 

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‏@JennaLaineBucs
Former #Bucs DE @AJaClay is re-signing with the #Falcons on a new two-year deal. #NFLFreeAgency

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‏@RapSheet
Former #Jaguars offensive lineman Sam Young signed a 1-year deal for $910k with the #Dolphins, source said

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FA contract superlatives so far: 
Max value: Jackson ($90M)
Signing bonus: Vernon ($20M)
Guarantees: Vernon ($52.5M)
APY: Osweiler ($18M)

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[Bartin]

5 minutes ago, Peppers90 NC said:

Good GMs don't try to make splash moves on the first few days 

There have been a few good value signings today. Not many and they've been drowned out heavily by the crazy money deals, but there is value to be found if you're prudent. 

[Bartin]

2 minutes ago, NcPsa10 said:

@RapSheet
The #Falcons are keeping Adrian Clayborn to a 2-year deal, source said. He gets $9M base with a chance to make $14M

That's awful. More like this Atlanta.

[Peppers90 NC]

2 minutes ago, Bartin said:

There have been a few good value signings today. Not many and they've been drowned out heavily by the crazy money deals, but there is value to be found if you're prudent. 

Of course, but they weren't the big names were they?

[jdpanther5]

I really like Rishard Matthews, good get for Tennessee. 

[Bartin]

3 minutes ago, jdpanther5 said:

I really like Rishard Matthews, good get for Tennessee. 

Especially given his other options were Seattle and NE. I'm glad we aren't in the WR market at all. It's ridiculous and I'm really enjoying watching Pats fans freak out about not getting anyone because everyone is so expensive.

[Bartin]

5 minutes ago, Peppers90 NC said:

Of course, but they weren't the big names were they?

Iloka but he was a re-sign so I don't know that he counts. So not really depending how you view Schwartz.

[TheSpecialJuan]

11 minutes ago, NcPsa10 said:

@RapSheet
The #Falcons are keeping Adrian Clayborn to a 2-year deal, source said. He gets $9M base with a chance to make $14M

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‏@RapSheet
The #Titans are signing WR Rishard Matthews to a 3-year deal, source said (as @PaulKuharskyNFL reported).
 

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‏@jasonjwilde
Via @ESPNStatsInfo: Win % of teams spending most FA gtd money since 2011:

1. Dolphins .438
2. Colts .538
3. Buccaneers .287
4. Jaguars .238
 

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‏@JennaLaineBucs
Former #Bucs DE @AJaClay is re-signing with the #Falcons on a new two-year deal. #NFLFreeAgency

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‏@RapSheet
Former #Jaguars offensive lineman Sam Young signed a 1-year deal for $910k with the #Dolphins, source said

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Damn,  you're quick w/these !