NFL Offseason Thread

still illiterate · Post by **still illiterate** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:53 pm

The falcons cut Algae Crumpler. They're a genius organization. not being weighed down with their most talented player, that team is gonna go straight to the top.

capable_keL · Post by **capable_keL** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:22 pm

still illiterate wrote:The falcons cut Algae Crumpler.

an-also · Post by **an-also** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:24 pm

falcons

Orale Holmes · Post by **Orale Holmes** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:51 pm

I actually like that move. Start from scratch through the draft and sign young FA's. In five years they may have a contender.

b0mbs_of_death · Post by **b0mbs_of_death** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:44 pm

Orale Holmes wrote:I actually like that move. Start from scratch through the draft and sign young FA's. In five years they may have a contender.

Yeah but Crumpler was one of the few producers on that team. Than and 34 year old Warrick Dunn

an-also · Post by **an-also** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:53 am

Packers need to cut Franks and sign Crumpler right now!

capable_keL · Post by **capable_keL** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:04 pm

an-also wrote:Packers need to cut Franks and sign Crumpler right now!

Donald lee is truth syrium

Spiccoli · Post by **Spiccoli** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:07 am

Orale Holmes wrote:I actually like that move. Start from scratch through the draft and sign young FA's. In five years they may have a contender.

mr. holmes speaks the truth. algnernon is soon poised to suck a lot of cap space as a player who has a penchant for dropping balls as frequently as making freakish catches. he has had some shit qb play to compliment him but needs a change of scenery. the falcons right now cant afford to pay him while searching for someone who can deliver the ball.

blastmaster · Post by **blastmaster** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:54 am

Yea, I would rather have Donald Lee than Crumps right now. He is cheap as fuck and just as effective. The Pack need to let Morency go, draft Matt Forte and a big CB and go to the Super Bowl.

capable_keL · Post by **capable_keL** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 5:06 pm

Vikings | Team may have interest in Collins
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:25:32 -0800

Jason La Canfora, of the Washington Post, reports the Minnesota Vikings may have an interest in Washington Redskins QB Todd Collins, who may become a free agent this offseason.

kffl.com

an-also · Post by **an-also** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 5:07 pm

definately an upgrade over Tavaris

Prophecy · Post by **Prophecy** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 5:16 pm

blastmaster wrote:Yea, I would rather have Donald Lee than Crumps right now. He is cheap as fuck and just as effective. The Pack need to let Morency go, draft Matt Forte and a big CB and go to the Super Bowl.

The man crush on Forte is verging on :omggay:

an-also · Post by **an-also** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:44 pm

blastmaster wrote:Yea, I would rather have Donald Lee than Crumps right now. He is cheap as fuck and just as effective. The Pack need to let Morency go, draft Matt Forte and a big CB and go to the Super Bowl.

D Lee had a break out year but imagine running the 2 TE set with Lee and Crumpler.

jazzmatazz23 · Post by **jazzmatazz23** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 7:47 pm

CaPaBLe_KeL wrote:Vikings | Team may have interest in Collins
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:25:32 -0800

Jason La Canfora, of the Washington Post, reports the Minnesota Vikings may have an interest in Washington Redskins QB Todd Collins, who may become a free agent this offseason.

kffl.com

there we go our future is in the hands of Todd Collins.

A__TRAIN · Post by **A__TRAIN** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:03 am

Rumors of Eli Manning being on the Cover of Madden 09

http://deadspin.com/357406/eli-cover-boy

an-also · Post by **an-also** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:02 am

A__TRAIN wrote:Rumors of Eli Manning being on the Cover of Madden 09

http://deadspin.com/357406/eli-cover-boy

After all the progress hes made this playoffs, hes going to go screw it up by being the madden cover

Gregg Popabitch1 · Post by **Gregg Popabitch1** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:44 am

A__TRAIN wrote:Rumors of Eli Manning being on the Cover of Madden 09

http://deadspin.com/357406/eli-cover-boy

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

capable_keL · Post by **capable_keL** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:46 am

even players dont want to be on the cover, the jinx is real.

Interesting:
Julius Peppers-DL- Panthers Jan. 15 - 10:11 am et

The Panthers may let DE Julius Peppers play out the final year of his contract despite his $14 million cap charge in 2008.

Despite a three-sack 2007 campaign, indications are Peppers won't settle for a deal worth less than the $72 million Dwight Freeney got. If Carolina can handle Peppers occupying 12% of the cap limit, it would make sense to let him play for a contract in 2008, then possibly franchise tag him in 2009.
Source: Gaston Gazette

His salary is $6.5 million for 2008 but his cap charge is $14 million. He sounds like good trade bait if the Panthers truly are in cap trouble and they can't get him to restructure. Although, they may be on the hook for the cap charge even if they let him go.

Prophecy · Post by **Prophecy** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:23 pm

Anyone else think that the franchise tag is ruining NFL free Agency?

capable_keL · Post by **capable_keL** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:18 pm

Prophecy wrote:Anyone else think that the franchise tag is ruining NFL free Agency?

unless you can be savvy enough to insert poision pills and steal guys who are named Hutchinson

Prophecy · Post by **Prophecy** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:31 pm

CaPaBLe_KeL wrote:
Prophecy wrote:Anyone else think that the franchise tag is ruining NFL free Agency?
unless you can be savvy enough to insert poision pills and steal guys who are named Hutchinson

I just find it silly that NFL teams can use a franchise player on a different player every year if they want. I think a teams should have one designated franchise tag that stays with the player until their contract expires. If one guy is your franchise guy one off season then it seems pretty ludicrous that you can deem someone else your "franchise player" that next off season. I think the franchise tag should stay with tagged players until their contract expires or they are released/traded.

capable_keL · Post by **capable_keL** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:52 pm

^^ I agree, but franchising a guy puts alot of strain on a team's salary cap.

A__TRAIN · Post by **A__TRAIN** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:27 pm

still illiterate wrote:The falcons cut Algae Crumpler.

The Titans need to sign him immediatly.

capable_keL · Post by **capable_keL** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:11 pm

Just saw on Foxsports that Pats signed Zach Thomas ....They're also talking to sign Marty Booker.

an-also · Post by **an-also** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:24 pm

rumors are that the iggles are interested in Asante Samuel.

Prophecy · Post by **Prophecy** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:57 pm

CaPaBLe_KeL wrote:Just saw on Foxsports that Pats signed Zach Thomas ....They're also talking to sign Marty Booker.

As far as i know they offered him a contract but he elected to visit dallas and the saints before making any decision.

Nl5H · Post by **Nl5H** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:50 am

Prophecy wrote:
CaPaBLe_KeL wrote:Just saw on Foxsports that Pats signed Zach Thomas ....They're also talking to sign Marty Booker.
As far as i know they offered him a contract but he elected to visit dallas and the saints before making any decision.

thomas will look like a complete douche if he goes to the patriots..

Prophecy · Post by **Prophecy** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:30 am

Nl5H wrote:
Prophecy wrote:
CaPaBLe_KeL wrote:Just saw on Foxsports that Pats signed Zach Thomas ....They're also talking to sign Marty Booker.
As far as i know they offered him a contract but he elected to visit dallas and the saints before making any decision.

thomas will look like a complete douche if he goes to the patriots..

If i we're any team i'd be wary of Signing Thomas who is starting to have some concussion problems. I think he has 1-2 years tops before he has to hang it up due to concussions.

A__TRAIN · Post by **A__TRAIN** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:06 am

as farve's career continues, aaron rodger's career continues to get :copy:

an-also · Post by **an-also** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:25 am

We franchised Corey Williams. Good move. Cut Bubba Franks. He was due for a big bonus. We'll miss his blocking.