2010 NFL Off Season Thread

[Montana Moe]

Originally Posted by Saint Troy

Looks as though Rickey Jackson has been elected to the HOF!!!! What a year for the Saints!!

edit- Confirmed, though he was initially called Randy Jackson at the announcement.

Well deserved, dawg! Looking to be a big weekend for the Saints...

I still can't believe Shannon Sharpe isn't in the HOF, the guy deserves to be there.

[ResAlien]

Good on Floyd Little for finally getting in, but Shannon Sharpe got hosed. How he wasn't a first ballot lock last year is lost on me. Held every record when he retired, 3 Superbowl rings. Ridiculous.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Yeah, I was pissed last year when Sharpe was snubbed...I'm furious this year. I don't understand how you can not vote for that guy in the group of finalists. Some folks obviously did not.

Very happy for Little and Lebeau. Both deserving.

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[Displaced Flames fan]

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_r...y-with-broncos

Mr. Bowlen says Brandon Marshall is welcome in Denver.

This might get interesting.

[burn_baby_burn]

Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

Yeah, I was pissed last year when Sharpe was snubbed...I'm furious this year. I don't understand how you can not vote for that guy in the group of finalists. Some folks obviously did not.

Very happy for Little and Lebeau. Both deserving.

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I wouldn't worry about it. He will get in, there was just too many worthy candidates this year according to Peter King.

[transplant99]

Saints fans will be partying for weeks...which is good because they have a massively daunting off-season ahead.

Heard on ESPN this AM that N.O. has 29 expiring contracts....holy crap!! Thats well over half the roster. And as is the case every time someone wins the whole shebang, players want more money than they are likely entitled too (Eli Manning example 1). At any rate...much work to do for the Saints front office.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

Yeah, I was pissed last year when Sharpe was snubbed...I'm furious this year. I don't understand how you can not vote for that guy in the group of finalists. Some folks obviously did not.

Very happy for Little and Lebeau. Both deserving.

I'

Same for Cris Carter IMO...how he doesnt get elected year 1 is beyond me. 3rd most receptions in NFL history (1 grab behind Harrison in 2nd IIRC), 4th most TD receptions, 16 year career. Just goofy he didnt get selected.

[Montana Moe]

Great summary about free agents for all 32 teams:
http://www.profootballweekly.com/200...-agent-preview

I highlighted the ones that are most important to me as a Saints fan...

New Orleans Saints
Potential UFAs: QB Mark Brunell, TE Dan Campbell, PK John Carney, DT Kendrick Clancy, TE Darnell Dinkins, OLB Scott Fujita, C Nick Leckey, TE Billy Miller, S Pierson Prioleau, S Darren Sharper.

Potential RFAs: DE Remi Ayodele, RB Mike Bell*, OT Jammal Brown*, OT Jermon Bushrod, DE Jeff Charleston, OG Jahri Evans*, DE Anthony Hargrove*, S Roman Harper*, ILB Marvin Mitchell, WR Lance Moore*, S Chris Reis, WR Courtney Roby*, OG Zach Strief*, TE David Thomas*, RB Pierre Thomas, CB Leigh Torrance*, CB Usama Young.

[dirk diggler]

Originally Posted by Montana Moe

Great summary about free agents for all 32 teams:
http://www.profootballweekly.com/200...-agent-preview

I highlighted the ones that are most important to me as a Saints fan...

with the guys they need to sign, wouldnt be surprised if Reggie Bush is cut loose, he isnt the all everyhting back he was projected to be, especially with a cap hit of 8 million, even if it is an uncapped year, thats to much

[CaptainCrunch]

The fun thing about the offseason is to watch Detroit shooting itself in the foot, and the antics of Al Davis and the Raiders. I don't care about the well run teams, I love watching the gong shows happening in the lower team cities.

[Montana Moe]

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

with the guys they need to sign, wouldnt be surprised if Reggie Bush is cut loose, he isnt the all everyhting back he was projected to be, especially with a cap hit of 8 million, even if it is an uncapped year, thats to much

He may be let go, but I have a feeling he'll restructure. Hopefully he realizes that he isn't going to be successful in a one back offense, he never has been. I'd love to keep him around because opposing teams have to gameplan for him, whether he gets 5 touches or 20.

I have complete faith in Saints GM Mickey Loomis, he finds ways to make it work.

[burn_baby_burn]

Remembering Derrick Thomas on the 10th anniversary of his death.

http://www.kansascity.com/937/gallery/1727012.html

[Jesse834]

nm.

[Jesse834]

After five season with the Giants and one year left on his contract. The Giants have released Antonio Pierce.

[OILFAN #81]

Redskins have signed Toronto Argos kicker Justin Medlock.

[Jesse834]

Pittsbrugh has signed Renauld Williams, I expect to him play all four preseason games and then be cut one of the first ones cut in September.

[Jesse834]

Ricky Foley has signed with Seattle.

[Montana Moe]

Bengals signed Matt Jones, and worked out Pac Man Jones. I understand the logic of second chances, but a whole team full of them?

[browna]

Talk of Bush going back with Carroll in SEA.

A flashy name, sure, but not sure if he's the everyday back they are going to turn to in the revamped offence and O-line.

And he's no better stats wise than Burleson with punt returning.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by Montana Moe

Bengals signed Matt Jones, and worked out Pac Man Jones. I understand the logic of second chances, but a whole team full of them?

...and especially given the history of that team and off the field issues. Doesn't make sense. I mean, there aren't better options out there?