Mega-Merge: 2010 Free Agency Rumors and Reports Thread

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Ok, not really, but I would seriously look Sproles as a KR, change of pace back.

Why can't Alridge be the "change of pace back"? Shanahan was the one who recommended Vinny when last summer, which led us to sign him 2 (or 3?) times last season.. Also if I recall correctly, I remember someone on this board said that Shanahan was going to make Alridge the starter, if he wasn't fired..

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

Why can't Alridge be the "change of pace back"? Shanahan was the one who recommended Vinny when last summer, which led us to sign him 2 (or 3?) times last season.. Also if I recall correctly, I remember someone on this board said that Shanahan was going to make Alridge the starter, if he wasn't fired..

I certainly didn't say Alridge couldn't be the change of pace back, but Sproles is definitely a proven commodity, and would give an explosive player if the decided to bring him in. What would be a reason not to atleast discuss a contract with Sproles agent?

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

Also if I recall correctly, I remember someone on this board said that Shanahan was going to make Alridge the starter, if he wasn't fired..

straight from the horse's mouth huh

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Aren't alot of these guys just going to be resigned by their own teams after their value is set through free agency?

You are correct. The speculation is that some folks, unfortunately like Jahri Evans, did not get tagged because they are in good-faith negotiations for long-term deals with their teams.

[Son Of Man]

Originally Posted by Lotus

You are correct. The speculation is that some folks, unfortunately like Jahri Evans, did not get tagged because they are in good-faith negotiations for long-term deals with their teams.

JLC says that sides are "far apart" so maybe we might get a crack at him?

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Son Of Man

JLC says that sides are "far apart" so maybe we might get a crack at him?

It'd be sweet. If we could get Jahri Evans for a reasonable price, it might really help the OL.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Lotus

It'd be sweet. If we could get Jahri Evans for a reasonable price, it might really help the OL.

I thought Jahri Evans was a RFA and he just has not been tendered (as opposed to be given the franchise tag). I believe teams have until March 4th to offer tenders.

That being said, I do hope that he's not tendered, but that'd be foolish for N.O. to do.

[CRedskinsRule]

Adam_Schefter

Bills today informed DE Ryan Denney, WR Terrell Owens and WR Josh Reed that the team will not offer them contracts, making them free agents.

Doubt any interest us though.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Adam_Schefter

Bills today informed DE Ryan Denney, WR Terrell Owens and WR Josh Reed that the team will not offer them contracts, making them free agents.

Doubt any interest us though.

Well, T.O. interested Shanahan last year while he was in Denver. He tried to pick him up but Buffalo got him. I'm indiferent but I could see us picking up T.O. for a one year deal to see how he works out in Shanahan's offense and picking up Antonio Bryant. Then either trading or cutting Moss and ARE. Bring the young guns more into the scheme of things while still having some top WR talent ready in case they don't work out.

I like Marshall like everyone else but he'll require a draft pick or something and I'm not interested unless they come up with a clever trade that does not involve draft picks.

[SBXVII]

I'd take Sproles as long as the team traded or cut Cartwright. I'd rather have a KR that actually does more then just KR meaning KR/PR and possibly being 3rd down back vs. taking a roster spot to just KR. I don't care how much of a locker guys he is.

I'd like for us to get rid of Portis's big contract and has anyone heard anything about whether the doctor will clear him to play in the future? Does he still get the head aches?

If you would have asked me a few weeks ago I'd have figured Portis would be gone due to contract, Betts and Cartwright gone due to age, leaving us with Ganther, Mason, and Alridge, then a draft pick and possibly someone like Sproles who could be a KR/PR and
3rd down back. But since Shanahan has said Portis will be back then Betts and Rock are expendable for someone healthier and younger to take over next year when they know the offensive plays better.

[ChickenMonkey]

I didnt see Duanta Robinson on the FA list, hes not getting tagged by the Texans so he should be a UFA

[CRedskinsRule]

Adam_Schefter

Filed to ESPN: Thomas Jones will not be restructuring his contract with Jets + will be released this week. He'll be a free agent March 5th.

[CRedskinsRule]

Is 2 or 3 = 1.5? I don't know what he is worth so I threw some numbers out there. He is viewed as a part time back and we are already paying a runningback 10 million so how much should we really commit to the postion.

If Sproles is looking for Reggie Bush $? If so, pass.

I think his asking price is in the 7mill mark, saw that somewhere. But this season what difference does it make? if they sign him to a long term high salary maybe i would be less happy, but Sproles is a playmaker in his prime years and i would take him regardless of this year's salary/signing bonus.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I think his asking price is in the 7mill mark, saw that somewhere. But this season what difference does it make? if they sign him to a long term high salary maybe i would be less happy, but Sproles is a playmaker in his prime years and i would take him regardless of this year's salary/signing bonus.

It still makes a difference in the way that salary, more than anything else, seems to dictate usage patterns. If you sign a guy at 7 million to play RB, then he's pretty much playing three downs.

Maybe that's not a bad thing, but Sproles is one of the rare guys in the league who has never run behind zone blocking at any level. Not at K-State, and not with the Chargers. Marty and Norv, independantly, are two of the only offensive minded coaches who have really not embraced zone blocking concepts in any capacity, at least to this point.

Zorn's scheme was primarily zone blocking, but there were some man elements in the week to week gameplan (likely due to Bugel).

[GridIron26]

A little bit surprising move but...

Redskins Insider - Redskins make an offer to Daniels