The 2020 Free Agency Thread...

[SdBacker80]

For all those that want to draft five new Olineman each year- You can’t have two rookies at the tackle spots.

Our biggest offseason addition with the oline will be improved playcalling and Baker making Better reads and moving better inside the pocket (and not turning his back to pressure)

You overpay for a capable starter and take one early.  Then move your attention to this defense we need help on that side big time!!!

[Tour2ma]

@tiamat63 said:

DogPound Daily?

And now they've double downed with...

5 Blockbuster Free Agent signings Cleveland Browns must consider

5. Joe Thuney, Guard, New England Patriots

Projected contract per overthecap.com: 5 years-$13.5m avg/yr, $30.5m guaranteed, $67.5m total.

4. Chris Harris Jr., Cornerback, Denver Broncos

Projected contract per overthecap.com: 2 years- $13m avg/yr, $13m guaranteed, $26m total

3. Jack Conklin, Offensive Tackle, Tennessee Titans

Projected contract per overthecap.com: 5 years-$14m avg/yr, $34m guaranteed, $70m total

2. Cory Littleton, Linebacker, Los Angeles Rams

Projected contract per overthecap.com: 4 years-$12m avg/yr, $30m guaranteed, $48m total

1. Anthony Harris, Safety, Minnesota Vikings

Projected contract per overthecap.com: 4 years-$14.1m avg/yr, $31m guaranteed, $56.4m total

https://dawgpounddaily.com/2020/03/07/5-blockbuster-free-agent-signings-cleveland-browns-must-consider/6/

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So basically going again with list of biggest names out there...

... adding a mere $56.6mm/yr to our cap burden.

Of course... they only say we should consider them.

[The Gipper]

@tour2ma said:

And now they've double downed with...

5 Blockbuster Free Agent signings Cleveland Browns must consider

5. Joe Thuney, Guard, New England Patriots

Projected contract per overthecap.com: 5 years-$13.5m avg/yr, $30.5m guaranteed, $67.5m total.

4. Chris Harris Jr., Cornerback, Denver Broncos

Projected contract per overthecap.com: 2 years- $13m avg/yr, $13m guaranteed, $26m total

3. Jack Conklin, Offensive Tackle, Tennessee Titans

Projected contract per overthecap.com: 5 years-$14m avg/yr, $34m guaranteed, $70m total

2. Cory Littleton, Linebacker, Los Angeles Rams

Projected contract per overthecap.com: 4 years-$12m avg/yr, $30m guaranteed, $48m total

1. Anthony Harris, Safety, Minnesota Vikings

Projected contract per overthecap.com: 4 years-$14.1m avg/yr, $31m guaranteed, $56.4m total

https://dawgpounddaily.com/2020/03/07/5-blockbuster-free-agent-signings-cleveland-browns-must-consider/6/

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So basically going again with list of biggest names out there...

... adding a mere $56.6mm/yr to our cap burden.

Of course... they only say we should consider them.

Which of these would you target first and foremost.   I think Harris does make the most sense, all things considered.  And the LB we really need.  Plus at least one of the OL, I would hope. 

[tiamat63]

@tour2ma said:

And now they've double downed with...

5 Blockbuster Free Agent signings Cleveland Browns must consider

5. Joe Thuney, Guard, New England Patriots

Projected contract per overthecap.com: 5 years-$13.5m avg/yr, $30.5m guaranteed, $67.5m total.

4. Chris Harris Jr., Cornerback, Denver Broncos

Projected contract per overthecap.com: 2 years- $13m avg/yr, $13m guaranteed, $26m total

3. Jack Conklin, Offensive Tackle, Tennessee Titans

Projected contract per overthecap.com: 5 years-$14m avg/yr, $34m guaranteed, $70m total

2. Cory Littleton, Linebacker, Los Angeles Rams

Projected contract per overthecap.com: 4 years-$12m avg/yr, $30m guaranteed, $48m total

1. Anthony Harris, Safety, Minnesota Vikings

Projected contract per overthecap.com: 4 years-$14.1m avg/yr, $31m guaranteed, $56.4m total

https://dawgpounddaily.com/2020/03/07/5-blockbuster-free-agent-signings-cleveland-browns-must-consider/6/

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So basically going again with list of biggest names out there...

... adding a mere $56.6mm/yr to our cap burden.

Of course... they only say we should consider them.

I can't talk TOO much shit, as I did casually throw out Chris Harris as an idea.    I'm cautious handing one year wonders at any position league leading contracts.  Too boom or bust for my taste.  And that's what Anthony Harris feels like.  He's been a steady player, had a breakout year, but does that make him worth damn near top 10 money?

[Vambo]

Report: Browns trade target Trent Williams seeking $20 million salary

According to ESPN's John Keim, Washington Redskins offensive lineman Trent Williams is seeking a $20 million salary from whichever team acquires him.

 

Author: Ben Axelrod

Published: 4:12 PM EDT March 9, 2020

Updated: 5:14 PM EDT March 9, 2020

Considering their need at the position, it hardly comes a surprise that the Cleveland Browns have been linked to Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams.

But if the Browns are going to acquire the 7-time Pro Bowl selection, it looks like it's going to cost them more than just a draft pick.

While Washington has reportedly given Williams permission to seek a trade, any team acquiring the 31-year-old would also likely want to sign him to an extension. According to ESPN's John Keim, Williams -- whose contract expires at the end of the 2020 season -- will be seeking a salary of $20 million per season in his next contract.

https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nfl/browns/browns-trade-target-trent-williams-seeking-20-million-salary/95-8759c63e-8375-48f7-9945-7c391ac58093

[Canton Mike]

For a guy who can't stay on the field? Thanks but no thanks.

Mike

[gumby73]

agent posturing... Browns & Jets have a price... Contenders? we might listen.. and the redskins still might not like the compensation.. AB might want to look hard at Big V & Peters in Philly..       

[calfoxwc]

@gumby73 said:

agent posturing... Browns & Jets have a price... Contenders? we might listen.. and the redskins still might not like the compensation.. AB might want to look hard at Big V & Peters in Philly..

absolutely. Jason Peters I respect hugely. Just not wanting Williams.

or just draft one. It's a good year for tackles.

[Unsympathetic]

Let's sign Jason Witten so that we can have plus blocking at the TE position for the first time since buses left for Baltimore..

[calfoxwc]

maybe....

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https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2879821-best-bargain-option-at-each-position-in-2020-nfl-free-agency#slide5

"Another year, another look at Tyler Eifert as a massive bargain. 

Eifert ended up returning to the Cincinnati Bengals last year on a one-year pact and had a quiet season, largely because the team benched its starting quarterback, had one of the league's worst offensive lines, and new coach Zac Taylor didn't use tight ends much in the passing game. 

It all sets up Eifert for a massive 2020 in the right locale.

While he didn't wow with his 436 yards and three scores, Eifert quietly had the first 16-game season of his career while playing 45 percent of the offense's snaps. Even if the team signing him keeps him at that attendance clip, a more prominent role in the attack could see him return to his 13-touchdown ways from 2015. "

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"It's an odd (or refreshing) offseason when offensive tackle looks to be a strength of free agency and the draft. 

This means Daryl Williams could be a nice underrated value. 

Top-tier tackles like Anthony Castonzo will dominate the headlines, and specifically at right tackle, Williams falls behind names like Jack Conklin and Bryan Bulaga. 

Yet there is a degree of deception here with Williams. He graded at 56.1 over at Pro Football Focus last year, but it seemed to stem from the Carolina Panthers using him out of position all over the line. Such a detail hides the fact the veteran fully bounced back from his 2018 injury by appearing in all 16 games, logging 75 percent of the offense's snaps. 

Considering Williams' last notable attendance sheet in 2017 had him at a 77.2 at PFF, he could end up being a notable upgrade for a team's right edge at a very effective cost. "

[ATOM]

@canton-mike said:

For a guy who can't stay on the field? Thanks but no thanks.

Mike

also with a 17 game schedule 

[Unsympathetic]

Recap of a good trade last year: Avery for a 4th in a few months.

Avery's 2019 stats: 3 tackles (1 with Cleveland), 3 assists, 0.5 sacks.

[TexasAg1969]

Franchise tag date got extended to next Monday Mar. 16.

https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/03/10/nfl-franchise-tag-deadline-extended-cba-player-voting

[Tour2ma]

... and from the Dawg Pound Daily CYA Dept...

Cleveland Browns: 3 Free agents to avoid this offseason

by Grant Puskarabout 1 hour ago

 

Spoiler alert... the new list includes HaHa Clinton-Dix who was listed in the first DPD article I ridiculed... which obviously was a job they were prepared to do.

@tour2ma said:

Cleveland Browns: 5 free agents the Browns should target

4. HaHa Clinton-Dix... a big Safety name

Here's the new list:

3. Darron Lee (LB-KC)

2. HaHa...

1. Tom Brady... and writer throws in some mocking of fans who actually think signing the GOAT for a year or two would be a good idea... can you say cajones?

[tiamat63]

@tour2ma said:

... and from the Dawg Pound Daily CYA Dept...

Cleveland Browns: 3 Free agents to avoid this offseason

by Grant Puskarabout 1 hour ago

 

Spoiler alert... the new list includes HaHa Clinton-Dix who was listed in the first DPD article I ridiculed... which obviously was a job they were prepared to do.

Here's the new list:

3. Darron Lee (LB-KC)

2. HaHa...

1. Tom Brady... and writer throws in some mocking of fans who actually think signing the GOAT for a year or two would be a good idea... can you say cajones?

Lee as a WILL backer.... ?   Can't say that's the worst idea I've ever heard.

[darren15]

@tour2ma said:

... and from the Dawg Pound Daily CYA Dept...

Cleveland Browns: 3 Free agents to avoid this offseason

by Grant Puskarabout 1 hour ago

 

Spoiler alert... the new list includes HaHa Clinton-Dix who was listed in the first DPD article I ridiculed... which obviously was a job they were prepared to do.

Here's the new list:

3. Darron Lee (LB-KC)

2. HaHa...

1. Tom Brady... and writer throws in some mocking of fans who actually think signing the GOAT for a year or two would be a good idea... can you say cajones?

Number 2 interests me ....

[The Gipper]

"Legal Tampering"  period starts on Monday, I think.   At that point I think we will hear about deals being made. 

[The Gipper]

Titans and Tannehill agree to a new deal:

https://sports.yahoo.com/ryan-tannehill-titans-agree-deal-182357187.html

That takes them out of the Tom Brady running.

[The Gipper]

Ratfuckers   trade for Calais Campbell.    Fucking Jags....they seem to be wanting to go full  Sashi Brown on us, trading all their decent players .   But...only a 5th round draft pick?  Has Ali Khan or whatever his name is been getting blow jobs from Biscotti, to give a top DL  up for that cheaply?

https://sports.yahoo.com/ap-source-jags-trading-campbell-170931662.html

[The Gipper]

49ers also seem like they are sticking with Garropolo and not getting into Brady sweepstakes:

https://sports.yahoo.com/49ers-no-tom-brady-191939415.html

Who does that leave for Brady?     Tampa Bay, maybe.  I still think the Chargers could be his top choice.  And of course, staying with the Pats.