The 49ers would like to welcome Nico Johnson, the second highest ranked LB on the Bengals last year. In 2014, he missed 9 less tackles than Luke Kuechly.
People are so predictable. All yours schisno....I didn't want him at $1.7 even Not in the range of when I made VO swallow a bigger hit on Jared Allen..but every bit counts.
Had me worried for a bit. Was looking at 12:10am and no bid. Got to keep my limited cap room for my re-signs..anybody more then a million and a bit is outta my range lol. (How sad!)
Yeah like I believe that, at least when I do my thing I'm honest about it and don't pretend I didn't want a guy for a certain price. I'm rather transparent in my actions.
Vic Fangio has had a good day, he now adds 25 year old Shea McClellin to his "30 front" and is penciled in as the starting WILL LB. Shea thrived in college in the 3-4 and has done an admirable job playing out of position as a pro, but now he gets a chance to go back to his natural position.
The Jaguars would like to welcome DE, Brian Robison. In 2013 he was a PFF top 10 rated 43 DE. In the last 3 years he's combined for 100 tackles and 22 sacks.
The Buccaneers would like the welcome OG Shelley Smith to their team. The former Dolphin can play both LG and RG positions, and figures to compete for the starting RG job. The Bucs are thrilled to bring on his veteran presence to help grow an inexperience offense.
Packers welcome RB Donald Brown and K Nick Folk to the team at the league minimum $510k. In Brown, we're acquiring a solid veteran running back who still has plenty left in his legs, he's only turning 28 in April. He had 29 receptions last year and will add another receiving threat out of the Packers' backfield, as we look to get back the vaunted screen game from a couple of seasons ago. He is always one of those guys that infuses energy into everything he does when he's on the field. In Folk, we add another pro bowl kicker to the team after having just added Andy Lee. The Jets had placed the franchise tag on him last offseason, which for kickers is approx a large bucket of popcorn and a happy meal north of the league minimum anyway.
Under the guidance of Offensive lines coach George Warhop, offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter, and fellow veteran Logan Mankins we hope and expect Shelley to grow in his ability, and shore up a solid offensive line. Additionally, the Buccaneers would like to welcome TE Jeff Cumberland to the team. He figures to support Coby Fleener, and give Jay Cutler another weapon to work with on the offense.
He wasn't a help either and I had hopes for him to. Same issues he had in St Louis. Should have known when they didn't match what was a relatively small contract. Really hope they plug that hole this year with one of the top FA guards and crossing my fingers Turner's good to go for the other spot. Also really need a viable backup....can't count on Albert to stay healthy and we should leave James where he is.
The New Orleans Saints would like to welcome their 4 newest additions to the team: Kicker Mason Crosby, Center Scott Wells, Outside Linebacker Jayrone Elliot and Runningback Vick Ballard -Mason Crosby, formerly of the Green Bay Packers, is one of the best kickers in the NFL who was signed for $1,000,000. -Center Scott Wells, formerly of the St. Louis Rams, was a steal who was signed at $510,000. He will come into New Orealens as the starting Center on the team. -Outside linebacker Jayrone Elliot, formerly of the Green Bay Packers, showcased flashes of elite speed and athletism. After an All-Star showing in the preseason, Elliot cracked the Packers' 53 man roster and received playing time throughout the 2014 season. Elliot comes into New Orleans as a situational / back up outside linebacker who will be used in pass rushing situations. Elliot was signed for $510,000. -Running back Vick Ballard, formerly of the Indianapolis Colts, had an impressive rookie season in 2012 but has dealt with his fair share of injuries ever since. GM WakeUpItsFootball still sees some potential in the 24 year old running back as he adds Ballard to a backfield that consists of Giovanni Bernard and Khiry Robinson. Ballard was signed for $560,000.
Broncos welcome WR Damian Williams. We thought he flashed well enough last preseason to deserve a sjot to fight with Shaq Evans for our #4 receiver spot.
The Cincinnati Bengals are happy to announce the signing of DE Jared Allen, who will likely end his career as one of the most prolific pass rushers in NFL history. Some may some he’s fallen off some at 32, but they’d be wrong. Sure, we’re not expecting 15 sacks a season from him, but we have every reason to believe that he’ll remain an elite end. Casual fans will point to a decrease in sacks (down to a “dreadful” 5.5 sacks in ’14 compared to 45.5 sacks the three previous years) as a sign that he’s slowing down. To that we say you’re probably focusing on the wrong stats, as sacks do not mean everything. In fact, our organization views them as a fairly overrated stat. More important to the success in our 4-3 defense is how linemen maintain gap discipline and how often they effect the quarterback (not just sack him). With that in mind, we’re bringing in one of the most disruptive DEs in league. Allen’s rankings in key categories among other 4-3 DEs in 2014: QB hits (20) – 1[SUP]st[/SUP] QB hurries (34) – 16[SUP]th[/SUP] Stops (38) –5[SUP]th[/SUP] Allen disrupted the QB 58 times last year. Only 12 other DEs were as active. One of those was our very own Carlos Dunlap. We got the 12th-most productive 4-3 DE on the cheap at $3.5 million. What also bolds well for Allen – who is on pace to finish 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] or 4[SUP]th[/SUP] all time as the NFL’s sack leader – is that historically good DEs have proven to hold up and be productive after hitting 32 years of age. Adding Allen solidifies our defensive front, one we believe is one of the most balanced units in the NFL. Dunlap and Allen are top-end players, and they’re joined by the ultra productive and young Ryan Davis. The three are expected to wreak havoc on QBs next year; we like the thought of mixing the three in in different sub packages, and pairing them with one of the top pass-rushing DTs in the NFL in Clinton McDonald and elite (and young) DT Kawann Short.
The Buccaneers welcome two new additions, DL Cullen Jenkins and Marquis Flowers Jenkins is a talented veteran at the DT position, and should become a stellar rotation player behind Atkins and McCoy. LB Marquis Flowers has experience as an OLB and a FS, and shows promise as a WLB. He's also a solid special team's player. He will be a big part in reinforcing this Linebacking corps.
So every player signed to $510,000 contracts have $0 in dead money attached to them? I actually thought what shisno thought. And I'm at work, don't have time to swift through the forum to find the rules.
You can cut minimum signed contracts. Once that player signs a $510,00.01 contract though... full dead money hit once released.
Seattle welcomes former all American and 2014 5th round draft selection Ed Reynolds. Another young safety to learn behind the best. Reynolds has ideal size and intelligence to be molded by Chancellor and Thomas. Seattle also welcomes LB Terence Garvin, increasing our WVU alum to 4.