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Post by bob on Feb 5, 2019 23:19:28 GMT -5
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Feb 6, 2019 0:29:07 GMT -5
You know, looking at all the unrestricted free agents the Eagles will have to deal with this offseason, I don't know if franchise tagging a guy who is a backup on your team is the right move.
Now I'm gonna look at my team and who the Panthers should franchise tag and....that's gonna be tough as a lot of these guys aren't worth it. I would franchise tag Thomas Davis Sr.,but the team has already said they are letting him walk so.....maybe Devin Funchess
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Post by Dr. T is an alien on Feb 6, 2019 12:27:08 GMT -5
You know, looking at all the unrestricted free agents the Eagles will have to deal with this offseason, I don't know if franchise tagging a guy who is a backup on your team is the right move. Now I'm gonna look at my team and who the Panthers should franchise tag and....that's gonna be tough as a lot of these guys aren't worth it. I would franchise tag Thomas Davis Sr.,but the team has already said they are letting him walk so.....maybe Devin Funchess Many teams don’t use their tags. Others use them for different purposes (to trade the player, get draft picks, or simply to get exclusive negotiating rights with a free agent). The Panthers don’t need to tag anyone, so I would not dwell on it too much.
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Feb 6, 2019 14:53:36 GMT -5
You know, looking at all the unrestricted free agents the Eagles will have to deal with this offseason, I don't know if franchise tagging a guy who is a backup on your team is the right move. Now I'm gonna look at my team and who the Panthers should franchise tag and....that's gonna be tough as a lot of these guys aren't worth it. I would franchise tag Thomas Davis Sr.,but the team has already said they are letting him walk so.....maybe Devin Funchess Many teams don’t use their tags. Others use them for different purposes (to trade the player, get draft picks, or simply to get exclusive negotiating rights with a free agent). The Panthers don’t need to tag anyone, so I would not dwell on it too much. The only reason I did that was I was talking about another team maybe using it on the wrong person so I might as well be honest with my own team's situation.
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Feb 6, 2019 17:33:04 GMT -5
Falcons have released kicker Matt Bryant
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bob
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Post by bob on Feb 6, 2019 20:06:57 GMT -5
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Post by BRV on Feb 9, 2019 15:47:01 GMT -5
The National Football League's 2018 season came to an end six nights ago and now it's time to look forward to the 2019 campaign. And as I sometimes like to do, here are my predictions for how free agency will play out for the reigning, defending, six-time Super Bowl champion New England Patriots.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
Ryan Allen, punter: STAYS - The Patriots brought in some competition for Allen during training camp last summer, but the lefty beat out rookie Corey Bojorquez and showed his value with a phenomenal performance in Super Bowl LIII.
Malcom Brown, defensive tackle: GOES - The writing has been on the wall since last May when the Patriots declined to pick up his fifth-year option. He lost snaps to Lawrence Guy and Adam Butler and was seemingly out of the rotation when Danny Shelton was active.
Trent Brown, offensive tackle: GOES - I'd love to see Brown stick around, because he was more than serviceable protecting Tom Brady's blind side, but the Patriots used a first-round pick on a tackle last spring and Brown is sure to land a much more appealing offer on the market.
Phillip Dorsett, wide receiver: STAYS - Even though the receiver market is thin this free agency season, I think Dorsett sticks around in New England. He was hot-and-cold all season but he seemed to gain Brady's trust late in the year, with touchdowns in three of the team's final four regular season and playoff games.
Trey Flowers, defensive end: STAYS - This is a toss-up. I could see him fetching a better offer from another team or I could see the Patriots extending themselves to keep him around. Ultimately, I think he stays in Foxborough because he's exactly the kind of defensive lineman the Patriots love: an edge rusher on passing downs and a run stuffer on early downs.
Stephen Gostkowski, kicker: STAYS - The Patriots have already proven that they like Gostkowski, having signed him to a lucrative deal in July 2015. I think he'll get a short-term deal this season and will face some competition in training camp either this year or next.
Jeremy Hill, running back: GOES - He showed promise in the preseason but he tore his ACL in the first game of the season.
Chris Hogan, wide receiver: GOES - Tom Brady seemingly lost confidence in Hogan, even when he was throwing to the likes of Phillip Dorsett, Cordarelle Patterson, and Riley McCarron. Hogan struggled mightily this year, with four games in which he caught no passes, and going 0-for-6 on targets in the Super Bowl.
Ramon Humber, linebacker: STAYS - I think he won over the Patriots with his abilities on special teams and for that, he'll likely get a return invitation to training camp.
Ulrick John, offensive tackle: GOES - He didn't appear in a regular season game in 2018 after being placed on injured reserve in September.
Albert McClellan, linebacker: STAYS - Like Humber, he'll get an offer to return to training camp based on his abilities on special teams, which included two blocked punts against the Dolphins in December.
Jason McCourty, cornerback: STAYS - He could retire, he could stay in New England with his brother, or he could retire with his brother. The McCourty brothers will be an all-or-nothing proposition in 2019 and I think they return.
Cordarrelle Patterson, wide receiver: GOES - As much fun as he was in the kick return game and as versatile as he was as a wide receiver and occasional running back, I don't think he'll return in 2019.
Eric Rowe, cornerback: STAYS - He struggled significantly in Super Bowl LII, lost his starting job early in the season, then went on IR in October. But the Patriots like his size (6-foot-1, 205 pounds) and I could see them offering him one more shot in New England.
Brian Schwenke, guard: GOES - He was a depth lineman who was placed on injured reserve in November. The Patriots will find depth for the O-line elsewhere.
Danny Shelton, defensive tackle: GOES - He was a healthy scratch for a some of the season, even though he was quite helpful in run defense. Like Brown, he was stuck behind Guy and Butler on the interior line depth chart.
John Simon, defensive end: GOES - A trade acquisition, he was helpful as a pass rusher but the Patriots will find a way to replace him, either through the draft or free agency or by the likes of Keionta Davis, Derek Rivers, and Ufomba Kamalu.
LaAdrian Waddle, offensive tackle: GOES - He's been a helpful depth piece, spelling the likes of Marcus Cannon, Sebastian Vollmer, and Nate Solder, but it's time for him to find more money on the market. Someone will pay him to be a starter.
RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
Jonathan Jones, cornerback: STAYS - The Patriots love him as a slot corner, and he'll be in a healthy camp competition alongside rookie Duke Dawson, but I don't see him leaving New England.
Josh Gordon, wide receiver: GOES - The Patriots will assist him with all the help he needs, but his issues are bigger than football. I'd honestly be surprised if he plays in the NFL again.
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Post by Toilet Paper Roll on Feb 9, 2019 23:12:52 GMT -5
The National Football League's 2018 season came to an end six nights ago and now it's time to look forward to the 2019 campaign. And as I sometimes like to do, here are my predictions for how free agency will play out for the reigning, defending, six-time Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTSRyan Allen, punter: STAYS - The Patriots brought in some competition for Allen during training camp last summer, but the lefty beat out rookie Corey Bojorquez and showed his value with a phenomenal performance in Super Bowl LIII. Malcom Brown, defensive tackle: GOES - The writing has been on the wall since last May when the Patriots declined to pick up his fifth-year option. He lost snaps to Lawrence Guy and Adam Butler and was seemingly out of the rotation when Danny Shelton was active. Trent Brown, offensive tackle: GOES - I'd love to see Brown stick around, because he was more than serviceable protecting Tom Brady's blind side, but the Patriots used a first-round pick on a tackle last spring and Brown is sure to land a much more appealing offer on the market. Phillip Dorsett, wide receiver: STAYS - Even though the receiver market is thin this free agency season, I think Dorsett sticks around in New England. He was hot-and-cold all season but he seemed to gain Brady's trust late in the year, with touchdowns in three of the team's final four regular season and playoff games. Trey Flowers, defensive end: STAYS - This is a toss-up. I could see him fetching a better offer from another team or I could see the Patriots extending themselves to keep him around. Ultimately, I think he stays in Foxborough because he's exactly the kind of defensive lineman the Patriots love: an edge rusher on passing downs and a run stuffer on early downs. Stephen Gostkowski, kicker: STAYS - The Patriots have already proven that they like Gostkowski, having signed him to a lucrative deal in July 2015. I think he'll get a short-term deal this season and will face some competition in training camp either this year or next. Jeremy Hill, running back: GOES - He showed promise in the preseason but he tore his ACL in the first game of the season. Chris Hogan, wide receiver: GOES - Tom Brady seemingly lost confidence in Hogan, even when he was throwing to the likes of Phillip Dorsett, Cordarelle Patterson, and Riley McCarron. Hogan struggled mightily this year, with four games in which he caught no passes, and going 0-for-6 on targets in the Super Bowl. Ramon Humber, linebacker: STAYS - I think he won over the Patriots with his abilities on special teams and for that, he'll likely get a return invitation to training camp. Ulrick John, offensive tackle: GOES - He didn't appear in a regular season game in 2018 after being placed on injured reserve in September. Albert McClellan, linebacker: STAYS - Like Humber, he'll get an offer to return to training camp based on his abilities on special teams, which included two blocked punts against the Dolphins in December. Jason McCourty, cornerback: STAYS - He could retire, he could stay in New England with his brother, or he could retire with his brother. The McCourty brothers will be an all-or-nothing proposition in 2019 and I think they return. Cordarrelle Patterson, wide receiver: GOES - As much fun as he was in the kick return game and as versatile as he was as a wide receiver and occasional running back, I don't think he'll return in 2019. Eric Rowe, cornerback: STAYS - He struggled significantly in Super Bowl LII, lost his starting job early in the season, then went on IR in October. But the Patriots like his size (6-foot-1, 205 pounds) and I could see them offering him one more shot in New England. Brian Schwenke, guard: GOES - He was a depth lineman who was placed on injured reserve in November. The Patriots will find depth for the O-line elsewhere. Danny Shelton, defensive tackle: GOES - He was a healthy scratch for a some of the season, even though he was quite helpful in run defense. Like Brown, he was stuck behind Guy and Butler on the interior line depth chart. John Simon, defensive end: GOES - A trade acquisition, he was helpful as a pass rusher but the Patriots will find a way to replace him, either through the draft or free agency or by the likes of Keionta Davis, Derek Rivers, and Ufomba Kamalu. LaAdrian Waddle, offensive tackle: GOES - He's been a helpful depth piece, spelling the likes of Marcus Cannon, Sebastian Vollmer, and Nate Solder, but it's time for him to find more money on the market. Someone will pay him to be a starter. RESTRICTED FREE AGENTSJonathan Jones, cornerback: STAYS - The Patriots love him as a slot corner, and he'll be in a healthy camp competition alongside rookie Duke Dawson, but I don't see him leaving New England. Josh Gordon, wide receiver: GOES - The Patriots will assist him with all the help he needs, but his issues are bigger than football. I'd honestly be surprised if he plays in the NFL again. I think Patterson stays. He can do a few things well, and is at least competent at many others. A good weapon whos going to be cheap. I'll take him as a #4 receiver all day. I don't think the talked about love the Pats had for Golden Tate was just talk. I think he might be their biggest offensive pickup this season.
I also wouldn't be shocked to see Gordon back, depending on how long hes going to sit.
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Post by Gus Richlen Was Wrong on Feb 9, 2019 23:45:42 GMT -5
Couple of those departing O-line guys would be more than welcome in Green Bay.
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Post by Mecca on Feb 10, 2019 0:28:36 GMT -5
So the Patriots DL coach has bolted for Kansas City, interesting development.
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Post by Dr. T is an alien on Feb 10, 2019 0:41:14 GMT -5
The National Football League's 2018 season came to an end six nights ago and now it's time to look forward to the 2019 campaign. And as I sometimes like to do, here are my predictions for how free agency will play out for the reigning, defending, six-time Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTSRyan Allen, punter: STAYS - The Patriots brought in some competition for Allen during training camp last summer, but the lefty beat out rookie Corey Bojorquez and showed his value with a phenomenal performance in Super Bowl LIII. Malcom Brown, defensive tackle: GOES - The writing has been on the wall since last May when the Patriots declined to pick up his fifth-year option. He lost snaps to Lawrence Guy and Adam Butler and was seemingly out of the rotation when Danny Shelton was active. Trent Brown, offensive tackle: GOES - I'd love to see Brown stick around, because he was more than serviceable protecting Tom Brady's blind side, but the Patriots used a first-round pick on a tackle last spring and Brown is sure to land a much more appealing offer on the market. Phillip Dorsett, wide receiver: STAYS - Even though the receiver market is thin this free agency season, I think Dorsett sticks around in New England. He was hot-and-cold all season but he seemed to gain Brady's trust late in the year, with touchdowns in three of the team's final four regular season and playoff games. Trey Flowers, defensive end: STAYS - This is a toss-up. I could see him fetching a better offer from another team or I could see the Patriots extending themselves to keep him around. Ultimately, I think he stays in Foxborough because he's exactly the kind of defensive lineman the Patriots love: an edge rusher on passing downs and a run stuffer on early downs. Stephen Gostkowski, kicker: STAYS - The Patriots have already proven that they like Gostkowski, having signed him to a lucrative deal in July 2015. I think he'll get a short-term deal this season and will face some competition in training camp either this year or next. Jeremy Hill, running back: GOES - He showed promise in the preseason but he tore his ACL in the first game of the season. Chris Hogan, wide receiver: GOES - Tom Brady seemingly lost confidence in Hogan, even when he was throwing to the likes of Phillip Dorsett, Cordarelle Patterson, and Riley McCarron. Hogan struggled mightily this year, with four games in which he caught no passes, and going 0-for-6 on targets in the Super Bowl. Ramon Humber, linebacker: STAYS - I think he won over the Patriots with his abilities on special teams and for that, he'll likely get a return invitation to training camp. Ulrick John, offensive tackle: GOES - He didn't appear in a regular season game in 2018 after being placed on injured reserve in September. Albert McClellan, linebacker: STAYS - Like Humber, he'll get an offer to return to training camp based on his abilities on special teams, which included two blocked punts against the Dolphins in December. Jason McCourty, cornerback: STAYS - He could retire, he could stay in New England with his brother, or he could retire with his brother. The McCourty brothers will be an all-or-nothing proposition in 2019 and I think they return. Cordarrelle Patterson, wide receiver: GOES - As much fun as he was in the kick return game and as versatile as he was as a wide receiver and occasional running back, I don't think he'll return in 2019. Eric Rowe, cornerback: STAYS - He struggled significantly in Super Bowl LII, lost his starting job early in the season, then went on IR in October. But the Patriots like his size (6-foot-1, 205 pounds) and I could see them offering him one more shot in New England. Brian Schwenke, guard: GOES - He was a depth lineman who was placed on injured reserve in November. The Patriots will find depth for the O-line elsewhere. Danny Shelton, defensive tackle: GOES - He was a healthy scratch for a some of the season, even though he was quite helpful in run defense. Like Brown, he was stuck behind Guy and Butler on the interior line depth chart. John Simon, defensive end: GOES - A trade acquisition, he was helpful as a pass rusher but the Patriots will find a way to replace him, either through the draft or free agency or by the likes of Keionta Davis, Derek Rivers, and Ufomba Kamalu. LaAdrian Waddle, offensive tackle: GOES - He's been a helpful depth piece, spelling the likes of Marcus Cannon, Sebastian Vollmer, and Nate Solder, but it's time for him to find more money on the market. Someone will pay him to be a starter. RESTRICTED FREE AGENTSJonathan Jones, cornerback: STAYS - The Patriots love him as a slot corner, and he'll be in a healthy camp competition alongside rookie Duke Dawson, but I don't see him leaving New England. Josh Gordon, wide receiver: GOES - The Patriots will assist him with all the help he needs, but his issues are bigger than football. I'd honestly be surprised if he plays in the NFL again. Trey Flowers is going to get offered more than the Patriots can afford right now. Hell they’d have to cut a number of guys just to tag him right now, and that will leave a bunch of holes that wouldn’t get filled because of their cap space. I wouldn’t be so glib about John Simon. He’s a great value as a 3-4 OLB and every coach he has ever had loves them some John Simon. Any contender running a 3-4 (or even a hybrid) defense would do well to have him as he is productive without breaking the bank.
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Post by BRV on Feb 11, 2019 13:06:52 GMT -5
So the Patriots DL coach has bolted for Kansas City, interesting development. His one job is to make sure Dee Ford knows where the line of scrimmage is. But in regards to the Patriots, there's been a somewhat significant brain drain on the coaching staff since the Super Bowl ended. De facto defensive coordinator Brian Flores took the head coaching gig in Miami and took with him assistant quarterbacks coach Jerry Schuplinski, wide receivers coach Chad O'Shea, and cornerbacks coach Josh Boyer. And now defensive line coach Brendan Daly departed for Kansas City. As it stands now, the longest-tenured defensive coach on the Patriots' staff is 31-year-old safeties coach Steve Belichick, who has been with the team since 2012. That's not to say I'm too concerned about the future of the Patriots, as the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Bill Belichick is still there to oversee the entire operations, Josh McDaniels still controls the offense, and Dante Scarnecchia remains the best offensive line coach in the league. It's just worth noting that Belichick will likely have a young staff working under him at the start of the 2019 campaign.
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Post by häšhtå.gdālėÿ on Feb 11, 2019 13:07:49 GMT -5
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Feb 11, 2019 13:18:26 GMT -5
Panthers have re-signed Eric Reid to a 3 year deal.
Great....I guess this may leave open the idea of signing Kaepernick to a backup deal in case Newton isn't ready for opening day.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 11, 2019 14:10:50 GMT -5
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on Feb 11, 2019 14:15:02 GMT -5
I would have thought already having Chubb would make the PR not worth it.
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on Feb 11, 2019 14:16:02 GMT -5
Kyler Murray chooses football. Man, he just look SO small out there, like a kid wearing his big brother's helmet.
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Post by Cyno on Feb 11, 2019 14:48:09 GMT -5
It's kinda sad that Ray Rice, the only guy who actually showed genuine remorse and vowed to be a better person, was the only one who never played again because he was older.
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Feb 12, 2019 12:37:39 GMT -5
Reports are the Texans will cut WR Demaryius Thomas
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Post by arrogantmodel on Feb 12, 2019 12:50:03 GMT -5
He was also just found guilty of reckless driving. Only fined over $400, and he no showed in court. As a Steelers fan, dude is crazy good, but he can f*** off.
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