2009 NFL Off Season Thread

[transplant99]

Dawkins = awesomeness for Broncos.

Again...not a done deal...yet.

http://blogs.nfl.com/category/adam-s...ampaign=ec0005

Anybody think Warner gets out of Arizona? I could see a couple of teams making a move for him.

NYJ, Dallas, Jacksonville. Teams that are close enough they might be able to talk him into a move

Dallas? No way. Romo for life as it stands right now....good or bad.

Warner was on with Greenie and Golic this morning and it sure sounds like he is doing everything he can to go back to AZ, but if someone throws gobs of money at him it could happen.

Also...he was adamant that he wants boldin back as well...may be a deciding factor for him.

[Papi34]

I think he takes less to stay close to arizona

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by Papi34

I think he takes less to stay close to arizona

He's already been offered less to stay.

[Saint Troy]

Looks like Shepard is a Jet.
http://www.tsn.ca/nfl/story/?id=2690...headlines_main

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by Saint Troy

Looks like Shepard is a Jet.
http://www.tsn.ca/nfl/story/?id=2690...headlines_main

According to Comcast SportsNet in Philadelphia, the Eagles will receive a fifth-round pick in the 2009 draft and a conditional pick for 2010. The latter pick will become either a second, third or fourth round selection, based on playing time.

Awesome. Eagles win that deal easily and it becomes a massive win if that second pick becomes a second.

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

Hate the Buckhalter and Arrington deals if they are for significant money. I don't believe you address starting RB through free agency, period. Yuck.

Just though I'd comment on Buckhalter. When he's healthy, he's a very good back. Runs and blocks well and can be effective in the passing game. The trick will be whether his knees hold up.

[Pagal4321]

Cassel for Peppers?
What the hell? That would never happen.

And the Cheifs would be out of their minds to pull the trigger on that kind of highway robbery by Bellichek of his former buddy.

[rubecube]

Matt Cassell traded to the Chiefs.

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/02/28/chie...de-for-cassel/

[rubecube]

Stacy Andrews to the Eagles. Apparently he will play RT and Shawn will stay at RG. That right side is going to be a monstrous.

[Saint Troy]

Originally Posted by rubecube

Matt Cassell traded to the Chiefs.

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/02/28/chie...de-for-cassel/

AFC West is over Happy for Chef fans, gotta have a QB to compete.

Cassell and Vrabel for a second rounder according to Peter King. Nice move Pioli.

[howard_the_duck]

Originally Posted by rubecube

Stacy Andrews to the Eagles. Apparently he will play RT and Shawn will stay at RG. That right side is going to be a monstrous.

If they can stay healthy that will be a huge strength for the Eagles this year.

I'm still pretty irrate about losing Dawkins but what do you do....

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by howard_the_duck

If they can stay healthy that will be a huge strength for the Eagles this year.

I'm still pretty irrate about losing Dawkins but what do you do....

It'll take some of the sting out if Quentin Demps continues to improve or if they draft Will Moore. I find it slightly amusing that our two starting safeties are both named Quentin.

[rubecube]

Terms of the Dawkins deal:

Denver signs free agent safety Brian Dawkins to a five-year, $17 million deal that includes $7.2 million guaranteed. The contract also has escalators that could boost the value of the deal to $27 million over five years, but the deal also could be voided to two years, $9 million.

Now I'm not nearly as upset. Five years is a long time for a guy his age. Reid and Banner might've matched for two but certainly not five.

[rubecube]

Eagles not interested in TJ.

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_r...sh?eref=fromSI

[howard_the_duck]

Originally Posted by rubecube

Terms of the Dawkins deal:



Now I'm not nearly as upset. Five years is a long time for a guy his age. Reid and Banner might've matched for two but certainly not five.

5 yrs??? The guy has 2 good years left in him MAX. That puts me at ease somewhat that the Eagles never matched that.

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by howard_the_duck

5 yrs??? The guy has 2 good years left in him MAX. That puts me at ease somewhat that the Eagles never matched that.

Exactly. It sounds like the Broncos have put a clause in there where they can void it after two, but still. I actually give the FO some credit for not matching that offer. Denver also offered him about $3 million more than the Eagles offered him.

[rubecube]

Kitna traded to the Cowboys for an undisclosed pick. Stafford all but guaranteed to be #1 overall now.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by Saint Troy

AFC West is over Happy for Chef fans, gotta have a QB to compete.

Cassell and Vrabel for a second rounder according to Peter King. Nice move Pioli.

Very nice move for sure, though I don't think he is the answer. He's far better than what they have though.

The price is actually quite the opposite of what was rumored. So low that one has to wonder if it is on the up and up. Can't see Detroit not offering more.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by howard_the_duck

5 yrs??? The guy has 2 good years left in him MAX. That puts me at ease somewhat that the Eagles never matched that.

It's how NFL contracts for veterans work now. Guaranteed money in the first two years and when they can't play anymore both parties walk away. Happens all the time.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by rubecube

Kitna traded to the Cowboys for an undisclosed pick. Stafford all but guaranteed to be #1 overall now.

Romo had better be ready for a competition.