After all:
Ralph Vacchiano& #8207;@RVacchianoNYDN59 secs
Ding! It's noon. The NFL's legal tampering/negotiating (but not offering) period of free agency has officially begun. Clear the phone lines.
Patricia Traina& #8207;@Patricia_Traina17 secs
And we're off! The official legal tampering period has begun. Good luck to all the NFL writers who have to chase down every rumor.
Mike Garafolo@MikeGarafolo21 mins
My fave line in guidelines for tampering period: "A club must express that it is stating a negotiating position, not making an offer." What
Id rather quietly sign them.
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Geoff Schwartz, Asamoah, Evan Dietrich Smith. I hope we here some rumors of high interest on all these guys.
Id rather quietly sign them.
LOL I wouldn't mind that either
He hasn't had a monster year yet (partially due to system) so while he may not be cheap he won't be astronomical either.
Why don't we keep this thread strictly news.
2012 he had 688
2013 he had 898
and he is a very solid punt returner.
One of the best wrs in the FA market. And, he is just hitting his prime
"The rules say that negotiations with the agents of free agents may occur starting at 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, but that no contract may be executed (i.e., signed) before 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday. The NFL has supplemented the rules with a memo, a copy of which PFT has obtained, articulating a warped interpretation of the standard in a way that makes it pointless to try to negotiate anything.
The rules say negotiations may occur. Last years memo says no agreement of any kind may be reached. This years memo tries to bridge an unbridgeable gap of logic.
The memo permits a team to [s]ubmit a written summary of the clubs negotiating position, to [e]xpress its position as to signing bonus, length of contract, amounts of signing bonus and yearly compensation, and other items, to [a]djust its negotiating position in response to a certified agents position, and [e]ngage in an oral exchange of positions.
However, the team must say that its only articulating a negotiating position, not making an offer. Under the memo, no offers can be made, and no express or implied agreements can be reached."
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/08/league-sends-revised-memo-that-permits-negotiations-prohibits-offers-and-agreements/
Aaron Wilson@RavensInsider15 secs
Arthur Jones expected to be in heavy demand. The Tennessee Titans could be a strong fit, per a source. Will be several teams involved
Brad Biggs@BradBiggs3 mins
Safeties that might interest #Bears include Ryan Mundy, Mike Mitchell and James Ihedigbo. If Emery goes big on D-line, need value DBs.
Jason La Canfora@JasonLaCanfora2 mins
Bucs are gauging trade interest in OL Davin Joseph, according to teams who have spoken to them. Very doubtful he's back in TB either way
Buccaneers cut Davin Joseph, according @NFLSTROUD
Mike Garafolo@MikeGarafolo54s
Lots of questions at guard now for TB. RT @NFLSTROUD: #Bucs have released G Davin Joseph, the Times has learned.
Right out of the gate, plenty of interest in #Titans CB Alterraun Verner. Several teams have already inquired
And, Myers had 700 yards as a TE - have to look at the film and se what they are capable of.
I would love if we signed one of
Vontae Davis
verner
D rodgers cromartie
Sam Shields
Tarell Brown
Talib
He hasn't been the same Pro Bowl player since his patellar tendon tear
I suspect they re-sign McBride and look at draft for a future starter at CB.
Details of Jeff Cumberland's three-year deal, per source: 3 years, $3.7 million, exluding incentives. $1 million is guaranteed. #nyj
Details of Jeff Cumberland's three-year deal, per source: 3 years, $3.7 million, exluding incentives. $1 million is guaranteed. #nyj
Seriously!! Wow, I would have given him double that.
Veldheer has re-signed with the Raiders for mega millions.
I don't think he's notched a sack in two years.
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Schwartz, Veldheer, Monroe and I want a big physical RB who isn't always breaking something. Andre Brown would be great if he wasn't a china doll, it's time to cut bait on him IMO and find someone who can suit up every week.
Veldheer has re-signed with the Raiders for mega millions.
No he hasn't. Not yet.
Klaatu : 1:53 pm : link : reply
But it was subsequently debunked. The latest from the Raiders was that "nothing was imminent" regarding Veldheer.
Just two games.
They also made contact with the representatives for Eugene Monroe and Jared Veldheer to cover their bases, but a source described the Dolphins as most interested in Albert, and willing to pay big money for Saffold to play guard."
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than an all offense draft....
they are penciled in and that mean 2 less starters
until all good players are gone and they dont make
it past pre-season..thanks TC and Snee//
than an all offense draft....
Where do you live, FantasyLand?
Packers gave CB Sam Shields a 4-year deal for $39 million, including a signing bonus $12.5 million, per source
Ben Goessling@GoesslingESPN
League source says seven teams have called on Michael Johnson, including a few that run a 3-4 scheme. #Vikings will have competition.
Sources: #Bears and #Seahawks DE Michael Bennett have mutual interest. http://bit.ly/1fgqFwK
In addition to the Titans, the Redskins are among the other NFL teams interested in Ravens free agent Arthur Jones, according to a source