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  • Yea, ESPN doesn't even have its Free Agent Tracker activated:

    http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/freeagency/

    NFL.com is still going on last year's list.

    This site though seems to have had a jumpstart on it. But as gft noted....list could change based on various developments.

    http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/

  • Tim Couch Pulls OutT Tim Couch Pulls Out

    Could we get a stickied free agency thread since it's getting close to that time?

    Personally, I'd like to see our number one target be Danny Trevathan. He's from Youngstown, he's an interior linebacker, he's 25 and he's played in two Super Bowls - all of those qualities are very important for a team looking to revamp its defense.

    Secondly, if we lose Schwartz, I think we take a solid crack at Andre Smith. He's a big body that can likely hold the fort for a year or two with no significant loss in production at that position.

    Doubt many C's, OGs and RTs will get franchised...

    @tim-couch-pulls-out said:

    Personally, I'd like to see our number one target be Danny Trevathan. He's from Youngstown, he's an interior linebacker, he's 25 and he's played in two Super Bowls - all of those qualities are very important for a team looking to revamp its defense.

    Secondly, if we lose Schwartz, I think we take a solid crack at Andre Smith. He's a big body that can likely hold the fort for a year or two with no significant loss in production at that position.

    Agree on Trevathan... the guy is good, but overshadowed in DNV. Sign him and let Robertson walk.

    Smith may well end up as expensive as Mitchell, but there are not a lot of FA options that I see for the position. Interesting that Paztor is on the list of RT FA's as well as the OG list.

    More options for the interior OL...

    There are a couple Centers that might be better backfill options than those we have at hand. JAX's Wisniewski was drafted by Hue in OAK.

    A lot of 26-28 year old OG UFAs... SF's Boone might not want to stay in Kelly-land. Old Guy I wanted last year that ended up with the Jets (and played well) is on the market again... Willie Colon.

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  • This is my FA target short list I'm writing up right now:

    I like interior OL in draft in rounds 3-5.

    1. Marvin Jones, WR (CIN) - $$$

    Makes too much sense. Big need area. Very familiar with Hue.

    2. Zach Brown, LB (TEN) - $$$$

    Fills a big need. Has played under Horton the last two years.

    3. Jamari Lattimore, LB (NYJ) - $$

    Heard nothing but good things about Lattimore. Jets do not want to lose him.

    4. Rhett Ellison, TE (MIN) - $$

    Dray replacement. H-back who can double as a Fullback. Vikes also do not want to lose him. Recovering from injury.

    5. Tashaun Gipson and Mitchell Schwartz (CLE) - $$$$

    I think re-signing both these guys is a no-brainer.

    andeftwA 1 Reply

  • I like the dollar sign ratings... it's like I'm reading a restaurant guide...

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    Mike HM 1 Reply

  • Concerned enough with Hortons performance in Tenn without bringing their players in aswell...

    Mike HM 1 Reply
  • Tour2maT Tour2ma

    I like the dollar sign ratings... it's like I'm reading a restaurant guide...

    @tour2ma said:

    I like the dollar sign ratings... it's like I'm reading a restaurant guide...

    It's a tribute to our dear departed, Johnathan.

    Tour2maT 1 Reply
  • L LondonBrown

    Concerned enough with Hortons performance in Tenn without bringing their players in aswell...

    @londonbrown said:

    Concerned enough with Hortons performance in Tenn without bringing their players in aswell...

    If we're going to take any of them, hopefully it's their best one, IMO.

    tiamat63T 1 Reply

  • Not a definitive list, but a Top 100 F/As list I saw today:

    http://nfltraderumors.co/top-25-2016-nfl-free-agents-list/

  • Mike HM Mike H

    @londonbrown said:

    Concerned enough with Hortons performance in Tenn without bringing their players in aswell...

    If we're going to take any of them, hopefully it's their best one, IMO.

    @mike-h said:

    If we're going to take any of them, hopefully it's their best one, IMO.

    Jurrell Casey?

  • Casey is signed through 2019. He isn't a FA

  • Mike HM Mike H

    @tour2ma said:

    I like the dollar sign ratings... it's like I'm reading a restaurant guide...

    It's a tribute to our dear departed, Johnathan.

    @mike-h said:

    It's a tribute to our dear departed, Johnathan.

    Had to go ahead and spoil it for me, didn't you...

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  • gftChrisG gftChris

    Maybe consider Eric Weddle is we lose Gipson, but given that he's already 30ish it's probably not the right player/right team.

    @gftchris said:

    Maybe consider Eric Weddle is we lose Gipson, but given that he's already 30ish it's probably not the right player/right team.

    Love Weddle....no matter how old he is.....been thinking about him since Gipsons holdout last spring....

    @tour2ma said:

    More options for the interior OL...

    There are a couple Centers that might be better backfill options than those we have at hand. JAX's Wisniewski was drafted by Hue in OAK.

    Wisniewski too......was pushing for him last season.....plays multiple positions, has the pedigree and the price was right....

    The GipperT 1 Reply

  • After what I saw in the Superbowl and the playoffs leading into it, I got to go with DT Malik Jackson from Denver. They won't have enough money to pay him and Von both what they are really worth.

  • MudflyM Mudfly

    @gftchris said:

    Maybe consider Eric Weddle is we lose Gipson, but given that he's already 30ish it's probably not the right player/right team.

    Love Weddle....no matter how old he is.....been thinking about him since Gipsons holdout last spring....

    @tour2ma said:

    More options for the interior OL...

    There are a couple Centers that might be better backfill options than those we have at hand. JAX's Wisniewski was drafted by Hue in OAK.

    Wisniewski too......was pushing for him last season.....plays multiple positions, has the pedigree and the price was right....

    @mudfly said:

    Love Weddle....no matter how old he is.....been thinking about him since Gipsons holdout last spring....

    Wisniewski too......was pushing for him last season.....plays multiple positions, has the pedigree and the price was right....

    I hope we don't get Wisniewski. I have clients by that name. Always hate to have to spell it.

    If we get him here can we just shorten his name or call him The Wiz? 😁

  • Mike HM Mike H

    This is my FA target short list I'm writing up right now:

    I like interior OL in draft in rounds 3-5.

    1. Marvin Jones, WR (CIN) - $$$

    Makes too much sense. Big need area. Very familiar with Hue.

    2. Zach Brown, LB (TEN) - $$$$

    Fills a big need. Has played under Horton the last two years.

    3. Jamari Lattimore, LB (NYJ) - $$

    Heard nothing but good things about Lattimore. Jets do not want to lose him.

    4. Rhett Ellison, TE (MIN) - $$

    Dray replacement. H-back who can double as a Fullback. Vikes also do not want to lose him. Recovering from injury.

    5. Tashaun Gipson and Mitchell Schwartz (CLE) - $$$$

    I think re-signing both these guys is a no-brainer.

    @mike-h said:

    3. Jamari Lattimore, LB (NYJ) - $$

    Heard nothing but good things about Lattimore. Jets do not want to lose him.

    The Packers let him walk away without even making an offer even though ILB is the weakest position on the team...that should tell you everything you need to know about Lattimore.

  • Should have about $36 Mil in Cap space

    http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2016/2/10/10961220/cleveland-browns-set-to-have-about-35-99-million-in-cap-space

  • Apparently Peter King said on Monday that the Browns should make a move on Osweiler or however the fuck you spell it.

    The GipperT Z 2 Replies
  • Mark OM Mark O

    Apparently Peter King said on Monday that the Browns should make a move on Osweiler or however the fuck you spell it.

    @mark-o said:

    Apparently Peter King said on Monday that the Browns should make a move on Osweiler or however the fuck you spell it.

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  • Mark OM Mark O

    Apparently Peter King said on Monday that the Browns should make a move on Osweiler or however the fuck you spell it.

    @mark-o said:

    Apparently Peter King said on Monday that the Browns should make a move on Osweiler or however the fuck you spell it.

    I can't imagine a scenario where the Broncos let him go.

    They are drafting 31st and there is nothing out there free agency wise.

    Z

  • Z Zombo

    @mark-o said:

    Apparently Peter King said on Monday that the Browns should make a move on Osweiler or however the fuck you spell it.

    I can't imagine a scenario where the Broncos let him go.

    They are drafting 31st and there is nothing out there free agency wise.

    Z

    Zombo said:

    I can't imagine a scenario where the Broncos let him go.

    They are drafting 31st and there is nothing out there free agency wise.

    Z

    They're gonna franchise Von Miller...so techinically I think that would make Osweiler a free agent, I don't really know how the system works so maybe someone who knows better can figure that out.

    Mike HM Z 2 Replies
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