Free Agency 2016
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Ideally, I'd like to see us go in and make a decent splash in FA this year. Unlikely? Sure. But I think if we were able to land, say, four "impact" free agents, it would do wonders for our draft board. When I say "impact", I don't necessarily mean top-10 guys, per se, but more impactful to the franchise by filling voids caused either by a dearth of talent or departing UFA's.
If I add to envision a scenario that would make me absolutely ecstatic, I'd say something like (numbers in parentheses are SI.com FA ranking):
Sign Danny Trevathan (17)
Sign Stefan Wisnewski (46)
Sign George Iloka (9)
Sign Andre Smith (26)
Sign Marvin Jones (15)
All of these players are young, fill a void, and have proven themselves at this level. This would replace a departed Mack, a departed Schwartz and a departed Gipson with young talent, plus add a three-down ILB from the Ohio area and a young, tall boundary receiver as #2 WR to help keep defenses more honest.
This is a doable, realistic FA strategy, in my opinion. And it would eat up about 20-25 million of our 40 million budget.
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ESPN finally released their Free Agent Tracker:
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/freeagency/
Here are movements by the Top 100 on this list:
Von Miller franchised by Denver
Muhammed Wilkerson franchised by Jets
Eric Berry franchised by Chiefs
Mason Crosby resigned by Packers
Malik Johnson...leaving Denver to sign with JAX
JJ Jansen resigned by Panthers
Alshon Jeffrey franchised by Bears
Trumaine Johnson, franchised by Rams
Josh Norman, franchised by Panthers
Justin Tucker franchised by Ravens
Olivier Vernon franchised by Dolphins
Sam Bradfor resigned by Eagles
Kirk Cousins franchised by Redskins
Tama Hali resigns with Chiefs
Richie Incognito resigns with Bills
Kelechi Osemele leaves Ravens, signs with Raiders
Dwayne Allen resigns with Colts
Jason Pierre-Paul resigns with Giants.
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Denver just released Owen Daniels.....solid vet that might be a good value in a secondary role to Barnidge....
Raiders may have violated rules in their dealings with Camp Osemele...
Denver just released Owen Daniels.....solid vet that might be a good value in a secondary role to Barnidge....
I like Owen, but if Kubiak is willing to part with a player who has gone everywhere Gary has HC'd, is there an issue? Would give me pause...
"When you have a shared vision it is a lot easier to make unpopular decisions." - Paul DePodesta "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." - Paul Brown Complete 2017 Browns Board Mock: http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46196 -
PFF has a F/A tracker also...
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/03/07/pro-pffs-live-free-agency-news-tracker/
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Khiry Robinson would be a good option for those of you wanting another back.
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Raiders may have violated rules in their dealings with Camp Osemele...
Denver just released Owen Daniels.....solid vet that might be a good value in a secondary role to Barnidge....
I like Owen, but if Kubiak is willing to part with a player who has gone everywhere Gary has HC'd, is there an issue? Would give me pause...
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I'd like to try Aldon Smith out. I know a lot of people would cry about it, but he's a potential big impact player
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Camp Aldon founder here.
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Chris Ivory to the Jaguars
Chris Ivory to the Jaguars
Fuck! One I really wanted...
"When you have a shared vision it is a lot easier to make unpopular decisions." - Paul DePodesta "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." - Paul Brown Complete 2017 Browns Board Mock: http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46196 -
Chris Ivory to the Jaguars
Fuck! One I really wanted...
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Olivier Vernon just had his transition tag removed bc the Fins completed the signing of Williams. So he's a free agent.. and at only 26, worth it if Harrison or Wilkerson won't consider Cleveland.
The more labels you have for yourself, the dumber they make you. "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." Paul Brown -
Wilkerson was tagged.
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Olivier Vernon just had his transition tag removed bc the Fins completed the signing of Williams. So he's a free agent.. and at only 26, worth it if Harrison or Wilkerson won't consider Cleveland.
Olivier Vernon just had his transition tag removed bc the Fins completed the signing of Williams. So he's a free agent.. and at only 26, worth it if Harrison or Wilkerson won't consider Cleveland.
Williams? There are about 100 Williams in the NFL....which one?
And what position does Vernon play? And who is Harrison....I hope you don't mean James Harrison.
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Updates since yesterday:
George Iloka resigns with Bengals
Marvin Jones goes from Cincy to Detroit
Ahtyba Rubin resigns with Seahawks (Browns should have never let him go)
Adam Vinatieri resigns with Colts
Ramon Foster resigns with Steelers
Charles Johnson resigns with Panthers
Ben Jones OG goes from Houston to Tenn. Tits
Bruce Irvin LB goes from Seattle to Oakland
Mike Tolbert resigns with Panthers
Mario Williams goes from Buffalo to Miami
Travis Benjamin goes from Browns to Chargers
Alex Boone goes from San Fran to Vikings
Rolando McClain resigns with Cowboys
Leodis McKelvin goes from Buffalo to Philly
Drew Stanton resigns with Cardinals.
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Ladarius Green likely to steelers. Miller still had gas in the tank IMO but gotta respect his choice to retire. He was the most complete tight end in the nfl.
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