NFL offseason 1.0 thread

Initially I was surprised about Romo retiring, but it makes sense. The guy had some pretty serious injuries, and he's probably looking at some decent $$ doing TV.

did we get any compensation when deion sanders came back to play for the ravens in 2004?

how did that work, dead cap, rights, etc.?

Man, the Houston Texans are flipping screwed...

So Jerry gets everything he wants - as usual. I don't understand why Tony, who was a loyal contributor for years, couldn't ask for and be granted his release since he is no longer in the team's plans. Regardless of what Tony thinks he wants to do now, he should force the Cowboys to release him so he can be free to go after another football opportunity if he changes his mind. He earned it.

I hear you. But replace 'the owner' with 'Jerry' from your statement and that is what was collectively bargained. The same thing is going on in Oakland right now. Raiders toying with the idea of bringing Marshawn Lynch out of retirement. But then the Raiders would owe the Seahawks draft compensation since Seattle retains the rights to Beast Mode. I do not see Seattle releasing Lynch so he can return to the field.

I hear you. But replace 'the owner' with 'Jerry' from your statement and that is what was collectively bargained. The same thing is going on in Oakland right now. Raiders toying with the idea of bringing Marshawn Lynch out of retirement. But then the Raiders would owe the Seahawks draft compensation since Seattle retains the rights to Beast Mode. I do not see Seattle releasing Lynch so he can return to the field.

Not to go off topic, but the NFL players could get more out of their collective bargaining agreement if they would let go of the whole issue of player discipline. Not that I don't think it is important, but the NFL gets a lot of concessions in other areas (including money issues) because a few players make discipline an major negotiation item.

Ok, back to the topic at hand.

Man, the Houston Texans are flipping screwed...

Uh hold the phone......

About 15 minutes ago the Cowboys RELEASED Tony Romo. If he was released, and did not retire, he is free to sign with any team in the league. No compensation to Dallas.

Romo can now safely have a 'change of heart' and an about-face on broadcasting and decide to play football and sign with any team in the league.

much ado about nothing. he is free to play/ or try tv. no scandal here

much ado about nothing. he is free to play/ or try tv. no scandal here

No scandal? Damn! Well then, it's back to CNN and Fox News for me. Gotta have my daily scandal.

Eagles and Ravens make a trade.

Per @AdamSchefter: So here's the deal: Ravens traded DT Tim Jernigan and third-round pick (No. 99) for Eagles third-round pick (No. 74), per source.

Initially I was surprised about Romo retiring, but it makes sense. The guy had some pretty serious injuries, and he's probably looking at some decent $$ doing TV.

I have a feeling that a lot of people close to him were probably trying to convince him to retire.