Free Agent Guard update: Brandon Moore, Travelle Wharton

[MHS831]

Per Rotoworld--Sorry if this info is embedded elsewhere.  I have a job.

 

Former Jets G Brandon Moore is expected to retire.

Moore started 142 games over his solid 10-year career, making a Pro Bowl in 2011 and grading out as Pro Football Focus' No. 4 overall guard last year while starting all 16 games. He drew interest from the Lions and Dolphins in free agency, but it appears that his salary demands were too rich in a down market. At age 33, Moore didn't want to play on a minimum kind of deal.

 

The Raiders are interested in free agent G Travelle Wharton.

Wharton, who was released by the Bengals on Monday, has met with the Panthers and was scheduled to visit the Broncos. It's unlikely the Raiders will be able to offer competitive money despite their need for offensive line depth. Unless that changes, Wharton is not expected to work out in Oakland. Jul 25 - 10:37 AM

 

 

 

[L-TownCat]

Need more "sign"-y  less "talk"-y

[MHS831]

Need more "sign"-y  less "talk"-y

Same for Mikell. Gettlemen is going to let them get desperate--in the past, it was Marty who was.

[Razeyfingers]

It sounds like theyre making a statement to players. Want to come play for us? Sure you can, but youre going to have to be a few years if you want to get PAID. Its a team philosophy thing I suspect comes from JR and I have very few problems with it.

[Zaximus]

That's kind of crazy the #4 guard in the league last year is going to retire and not find a new home.  Guess he saved well over his career though.

[carpanfan96]

Reports from ESPN NY are saying that Moore isn't going to retire at all, he's just waiting for the right opportunity and wants to be a starter getting paid starter money. 

[Zaximus]

Reports from ESPN NY are saying that Moore isn't going to retire at all, he's just waiting for the right opportunity and wants to be a starter getting paid starter money. 

 

 

That makes Moore (heh) sense.  I don't blame him either.  If he's #4 in the league at his position he should be getting paid as such.

[MHS831]

Reports from ESPN NY are saying that Moore isn't going to retire at all, he's just waiting for the right opportunity and wants to be a starter getting paid starter money. 

 

What I do see is this:  We ain't payin' the man what he wants and he ain't playin' for what we payin'. 

 

I think we will sign Wharton.    I also think this cap room is to sign Mikell.