Offseason Discussion (free agency, draft, coaching moves)

• An "exclusive" franchise player must be offered a one-year contract for an amount equal to or greater than the average of the top five salaries at the player's position as of a date in April of the "current" year in which the tag will apply, or 120 percent of the player's previous year's salary, whichever is greater. Exclusive franchise players cannot negotiate with other teams.
• A "non-exclusive" franchise player must be offered a one-year contract for an amount equal to or greater than the average of the top five salaries at the player's position in the previous year, or 120 percent of the player's previous year's salary, whichever is greater. A non-exclusive franchise player may negotiate with other NFL teams, but if he signs an offer sheet from another team, the original team has a right to match the terms of that offer, or if it does not match the offer and thus loses the player, to receive two first-round draft picks as compensation.

Defensive tackle Terdell Sands reached a four-year, $17 million agreement that included at $4 million signing bonus. Linebacker Robert Thomas signed a three-year, $6 million contract that included a $1.5 million signing bonus.

The Raiders have only seven remaining unsigned free agents and only one on defense -- safety Derrick Gibson.

It was fitting the Raiders' first moves would be on defense. Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan helped to turn a good, young Raiders defense into the third-ranked defense in football. The Raiders allowed only 289.1 yards a game on defense, an amazing total considering the Raiders offense scored only 12 touchdowns.

Sands and Thomas were clearly at the top of the Raiders' list of priorities. Had he reached free agency, Sands would have been competing with Ian Scott of the Chicago Bears and Robaire Smith of the Tennessee Titans for the top money at defensive tackle. Thomas came to the Raiders from the St. Louis Rams and was a valuable role player on defense.

Donte Stallworth wants to be an Eagle, but he said theres some teams he likes too so if he doesnt get the deal done he will hit Free Agency in a hurry....he also said the Pats, Niners and Dolphins are teams he is interested in.Espurs117

Justin Smith got franchised by the Bengals.

Espurs117

I am not sure how serious they are about resigning him or if they are using that as trade bait on him. But regardless of what it is, the Bengals need help on their Defensive Line at DE and DT

Also an OLB, do you see them possibly taking a chance on Lavar Arrington at a decent price? Because his value has fallen greatly, because of Injury and they have a need at that position

Freeney is going to be tagged (or I think he is now).oscarx21

[QUOTE="oscarx21"]Freeney is going to be tagged (or I think he is now).Espurs117

[QUOTE="Espurs117"][QUOTE="oscarx21"]Freeney is going to be tagged (or I think he is now).detroitpistons0

Freeney will stay with the Colts. They wont let him go anywhere. They really should think about signing him to a long term deal.

The Giants need to improve that defense. They let a bunch of guys go so I think that they will spend a lot of money in free agency. We let both of our starting LB's go and Lance Briggs is available. We need to grab him and Nate Clements. Even Bly would be an upgrade. Samuel is probably the best and most expensive CB available.
Sig12047

Worst mock draft evergeaux321

Worst mock draft evergeaux321

[QUOTE="geaux321"] Worst mock draft everEspurs117

Adrian Peterson at #16, if only Peterson would drop that far. Won't happen.

LaRon Landry all the way down at #26?

This guy should not be allowed to do a mock draft ever agian.
bgres077

Three days until the offseason will start to heat up, the combine starts on the 21st.bgres077

[QUOTE="bgres077"]Three days until the offseason will start to heat up, the combine starts on the 21st.oscarx21

http://www.mymockdraft.com/

Found that site where you can create your own 7 round Mock Draft, pretty sweet.
geaux321

[QUOTE="oscarx21"][QUOTE="bgres077"]Three days until the offseason will start to heat up, the combine starts on the 21st.detroitpistons0

http://www.mymockdraft.com/

Found that site where you can create your own 7 round Mock Draft, pretty sweet.
geaux321

 Worst mock draft evergeaux321

[QUOTE="geaux321"] Worst mock draft everthetombradyhate

[QUOTE="thetombradyhate"][QUOTE="geaux321"] Worst mock draft everWario_and_Fox

[QUOTE="thetombradyhate"][QUOTE="geaux321"] Worst mock draft everWario_and_Fox

[QUOTE="Wario_and_Fox"][QUOTE="thetombradyhate"][QUOTE="geaux321"] Worst mock draft evergeaux321

[QUOTE="geaux321"][QUOTE="Wario_and_Fox"][QUOTE="thetombradyhate"][QUOTE="geaux321"] Worst mock draft everbgres077

[QUOTE="bgres077"][QUOTE="geaux321"][QUOTE="Wario_and_Fox"][QUOTE="thetombradyhate"][QUOTE="geaux321"] Worst mock draft everWario_and_Fox

[QUOTE="Wario_and_Fox"][QUOTE="bgres077"][QUOTE="geaux321"][QUOTE="Wario_and_Fox"][QUOTE="thetombradyhate"][QUOTE="geaux321"] Worst mock draft evergeaux321

It's official, Dwight Freeney has been franchised by the Colts.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2771491
bgres077

Cowboys sign their biggest offseseason worry. Pro Bowler Andre Gurode to a 6 year deal.

Link
Espurs117

has Adalius Thomas or Donte Stallworth been tagged or resigned?detroitpistons0

[QUOTE="detroitpistons0"]has Adalius Thomas or Donte Stallworth been tagged or resigned?Espurs117

[QUOTE="Espurs117"][QUOTE="detroitpistons0"]has Adalius Thomas or Donte Stallworth been tagged or resigned?geaux321

[QUOTE="geaux321"][QUOTE="Espurs117"][QUOTE="detroitpistons0"]has Adalius Thomas or Donte Stallworth been tagged or resigned?detroitpistons0