Who should we go for in Free Agency?

Interesting article on Taylor Mays ( USC / Bengal ) Taylor Mays is a beast, Folks - Hogs Haven (http://www.hogshaven.com/2015/3/13/8207461/taylor-mays-is-a-beast-folks) . Not that he would solve or problems , but might be a nice addition if the money is right .



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Hell no...lol Must be his agent trying to get him a gig somewhere.

Here are some quotes about Jeron Johnson:

https://mobile.twitter.com/WilliamsonNFL/status/577301669232402432

Here are some quotes about Jeron Johnson:

https://mobile.twitter.com/WilliamsonNFL/status/577301669232402432

Johnson sounds like a strong safety

Jeron Johnson, Boise State, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/historical/1274365)

He nominally backed up both spots but, yes, he is most likely a strong safety.

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Any word on how the Johnson visit went??

His "meeting" is today. Yesterday was a meet and greet dinner. He had the fish.

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More on my guy Jeron (from January 29, 2015):

Jeron Johnson, S, Seattle Seahawks; Age: 26.
The hard-hitting safety was signed by the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2011, and he has been the team's top backup at the position in the time since. Multiple league sources said at least one NFC team tried to trade for him during the past few seasons, so even as a backup, Johnson has drawn the watchful eye of other clubs. That's a good sign for his market as a free agent, should he become available.

Roy Helu among free-agent sleepers this offseason - NFL - ESPN (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12243458/roy-helu-free-agent-sleepers-offseason-nfl?ex_cid=Insider_share_12243458_Adam_Caplan)

I admit it; I want this guy bad. In addition to his potential, he appears to be a good character guy. Given the buzz he generated in advance of the market opening, and the ability he has flashed in very limited playing time, I think that he is likely (1) going to turn into a real steal for somebody; (2) to be an upgrade over anybody currently on our roster; and (3) to be more than another "Just A Guy" safety (maybe not all-pro or regular pro-bowler but pretty much the next tier down from that). Finally, he makes drafting Langdon much less of a priority (both are SS with some FS ability).

Obviously, given his lack of playing time, all of this is speculation and counting on him to be all of the above is risky. At the same time, it is speculation consistent with a lot of other folks who have better info than any of us and a risk that more than one or two teams seem willing to take.

Regardless, I am betting he doesn't sign today. Scot McC will make him a solid, competitive offer but nothing outrageous. If the buzz on him is real, Jax has the resources to outbid us and probably will if his former coach Gus Brady (former Seattle DC, now Jax HC) really wants him. I don't know the status of Jax's DB's - Anyone know if they are in need?

As I said, based on his alleged potential and the going rate for safeties, a reasonable contract for this guy would probably be in the 2.5-3.0M range but I can see teams going higher. Ultimately, in Scot I trust.

More on my guy Jeron (from January 29, 2015):



Roy Helu among free-agent sleepers this offseason - NFL - ESPN (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12243458/roy-helu-free-agent-sleepers-offseason-nfl?ex_cid=Insider_share_12243458_Adam_Caplan)

I admit it; I want this guy bad. In addition to his potential, he appears to be a good character guy. Given the buzz he generated in advance of the market opening, and the ability he has flashed in very limited playing time, I think that he is likely (1) going to turn into a real steal for somebody; (2) to be an upgrade over anybody currently on our roster; and (3) to be more than another "Just A Guy" safety (maybe not all-pro or regular pro-bowler but pretty much the next tier down from that). Finally, he makes drafting Langdon much less of a priority (both are SS with some FS ability).

Obviously, given his lack of playing time, all of this is speculation and counting on him to be all of the above is risky. At the same time, it is speculation consistent with a lot of other folks who have better info than any of us and a risk that more than one or two teams seem willing to take.

Regardless, I am betting he doesn't sign today. Scot McC will make him a solid, competitive offer but nothing outrageous. If the buzz on him is real, Jax has the resources to outbid us and probably will if his former coach Gus Brady (former Seattle DC, now Jax HC) really wants him. I don't know the status of Jax's DB's - Anyone know if they are in need?

As I said, based on his alleged potential and the going rate for safeties, a reasonable contract for this guy would probably be in the 2.5-3.0M range but I can see teams going higher. Ultimately, in Scot I trust.

Jacksonville just drafted Johnathan Cyprien to be their SS I'm 2013, if they are ready to give up on him I don't know, but they do have him and Josh Evans as their safeties. Here Johnson is almost guaranteed a starter spot, there he would have to earn it more.

Johnson has signed. Seems like a more than solid signing. Plus he plays teams.

i never heard of Jeron Johnson. Appears like he has some FO thinking he could be a decent starter if given the chance.

Not that this has been our MO up to this point, but i hope we dont fall in love with the idea of him and give him anything more than a few mil per.

Does anyone know the sticker price? does this young backup want 4+ mil per? that would be crazy considering we could have had Mike Mitchell for 5 mil per last year.

Looking at last years free agent FS compared to this offseason, we really screwed up a good opportunity to add a decent FS last year for reasonable money.