2009 Free Agents

[cobracai1]

Dansby plays WLB not MLB

[Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor]

I say sign Maurice Morris and trade Betts. I say sign Tauscher to be the right tackle. Draft a Guard. Sign Haynesworth and Suggs (to be our LOLB), reduced Taylor salary. Sign Nugent and Lechler to be starters. Sign Jovan Haye for inside push at defensive tackle.

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor

I say sign Maurice Morris and trade Betts. I say sign Tauscher to be the right tackle. Draft a Guard. Sign Haynesworth and Suggs (to be our LOLB), reduced Taylor salary. Sign Nugent and Lechler to be starters. Sign Jovan Haye for inside push at defensive tackle.

All in a half hour's work in a Madden offseason.

[WaldSkins]

Patriots to Franchise Cassell, just saw on espn.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by WaldSkins

Patriots to Franchise Cassell, just saw on espn.

Good move on their part. If Brady has to have scar tissue removed that was left behind by infection, there's a chance he won't play next year. They get Cassell for one more year and then can decide next year what to do at the QB position.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Good move on their part. If Brady has to have scar tissue removed that was left behind by infection, there's a chance he won't play next year. They get Cassell for one more year and then can decide next year what to do at the QB position.

They could tag and trade Cassell also though. It gives them some leverage. For example, suppose Favre retires and the Jets go after Cassell. Well now he won't come without a steep price to a division rival

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

They could tag and trade Cassell also though. It gives them some leverage. For example, suppose Favre retires and the Jets go after Cassell. Well now he won't come without a steep price to a division rival

Had'nt thought of that. Good point. Either way it's to their advantage. I guess that's why they're always in the thick of things.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

They could tag and trade Cassell also though. It gives them some leverage. For example, suppose Favre retires and the Jets go after Cassell. Well now he won't come without a steep price to a division rival

I heard on the radio ( it was either Mort or Clayton) that NE is planning to tag Cassell and pay him 14mil next year in case Brady isn't ready. He said that they're not worried about paying him that much money because they're already way under the cap.... plus it goes up some next year.

[SFREDSKIN]

It's obvious that whoever the GM who said this about Sproles doesn't know jack. You can't measure physical stature for heart. Maybe the GM was Vinny? By the way Sproles reminds me of young Brian Mitchell.

Adam Schefter
Chargers face pricey decision with RB Sproles

After making one key running back decision last offseason, the Chargers now will be forced to make another.

Last year, rather than look to do the unthinkable and consider trading franchise running back LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego let his backup Michael Turner leave for the Atlanta Falcons.

Now, after a season in which Tomlinson fought injuries and reduced production, Chargers mighty-mite running back Darren Sproles is poised to become a free agent. One NFL executive e-mailed Sunday morning: “Be careful spending money on the guy. He is small, 200 pounds, and if he gets the money, can he hold up and deliver for 16-plus games?”

Still, every time Sproles has been questioned at any level, he has produced. The Chargers were questioned for allowing Turner to leave. They will be questioned again if they allow Sproles to leave.

San Diego cannot afford to let Sproles go, but it will be awfully pricey to get him to stay.

[2BIG2BSKINNY]

THESE ARE THE GUYS I PRIZE IN 2009
Darren Sproles, (speed and a change of pace back for Portis to take a breather)
T.J. Houshmandzadeh, (dependable quality possesion reciever)
Jordan Gross, (Good solid tackle and move Jansen inside to gaurd)
Nnamdi Asomugha, Along with Hall we will have an improved situation in the secondary to make moves and get younger)

Albert Haynesworth
(My favorite inside beast, good player on and off the field, I know as I live outside of Nashville and see it every week!) We get this guy and the ends will be pro-bowlers!!!

a pick up or two of these guys and we should be good for 2009!!!

[Skins4L]

two words... SHANE LECHLER

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by Skins4L

two words... SHANE LECHLER

plackemeyer (sp?) may not get some booming punts but towards the end of the season he was dropping the ball inside the 10 when in position. in the eagles game he placed 4 in a row inside the 10 in the second half which could have very well been the difference in a W or L.

i love a good punter, feagles was the man last year but id take a guy who can punt a dead ball inside the 10 over a boomer any day.

go skins!!

[Skins4L]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

plackemeyer (sp?) may not get some booming punts but towards the end of the season he was dropping the ball inside the 10 when in position. in the eagles game he placed 4 in a row inside the 10 in the second half which could have very well been the difference in a W or L.

i love a good punter, feagles was the man last year but id take a guy who can punt a dead ball inside the 10 over a boomer any day.

go skins!!

Lechler is definetly an upgrade over plac. and when were pinned within our own 20 and punt youll see why. SLs a placement guy as well.

[WestCoastSkinsFan]

I never would have thought that I'd be so jazzed about a kicker, but GET LECHLER. Dude has a serious leg on him.

[celts32]

Gross & Lechler should be priority. I would use a draft pick on a RB like Sproles...may not be as good but RB's can step right in and play and although Betts is a good backup he does not provide a change of pace from Portis.