Free Agent Thread

[Scott K]

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Buccaneers signed DE Michael Johnson, formerly of the Bengals, to a five-year, $43.75 million contract.

The deal includes $24 million guaranteed, the fourth-highest figure among defensive ends. Johnson will slide in at right end opposite Adrian Clayborn in Tampa, making Da'Quan Bowers a backup. With Johnson, Clayborn, and DT Gerald McCoy in the fold, the Bucs should be able to get more consistent pressure from the front four. Johnson has racked up 21 sacks the past three seasons.

[Scott K]

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According to NFL Network, the Vikings are a possible landing spot for Darren Sproles.

Sproles hasn't officially been cut by the Saints yet as they try to trade him. But if that doesn't work, we can easily connect the dots to Minnesota. New Vikings OC Norv Turner coached Sproles in San Diego from 2007-10 and Adrian Peterson has never excelled in the pass game.

Sproles would give Cassel a nice place to dump a pass off.

[nofishfisherman]

How much would you want to invest in a CB. Sounds like Revis is going to be available. He's currently available via trade but if no trades are made it sounds like he'll be cut. He's got a monster contract for a CB right now so I wouldn't trade for but if he's cut you could negotiate a new deal that is hopefully a bit more cap friendly.

[Scott K]

I dont think we are Revis's type. Talib, I think would be a good fit here, or Verner.

[BuckSutherland]

Buccaneers signed DE Michael Johnson, formerly of the Bengals, to a five-year, $43.75 million contract.

The deal includes $24 million guaranteed, the fourth-highest figure among defensive ends. Johnson will slide in at right end opposite Adrian Clayborn in Tampa, making Da'Quan Bowers a backup. With Johnson, Clayborn, and DT Gerald McCoy in the fold, the Bucs should be able to get more consistent pressure from the front four. Johnson has racked up 21 sacks the past three seasons.

That should take them out of the running for trading up to try and land Clowney. Mack or Watkins may be likely here now.

[DrJuice1980]

I'd take Sproles but have ZERO interest in Revis-Island. No thanks, he's still got a few years left but for what cost? I think hes a player but he will demand too much, I see some team taking the bait I just hope it aint us. Draft a CB. The other FA CBs are demanding a premium.

Greenway is decent with a supporting cast at the LB spot. On his own he is over his head, look back at this year. He has pretty good instincts but lacks size and speed. He can do a nice job at being in the right position to make a play but when he has to cover a large area because guys are not experienced, poor tacklers, selfish, (mostly what we have here at LB) he looks bad because the D is bad. I think Greenway is a pretty good Will, this team just needs a Mike and Sam.

We need another interior D-lineman, Floyd is not that good and if he has the talent he needs to be pushed to show it. I was not impressed at all last year with his play. Very mediocre.

[BuckSutherland]

We need another interior D-lineman, Floyd is not that good and if he has the talent he needs to be pushed to show it. I was not impressed at all last year with his play. Very mediocre.

That's real hard to say since we didnt play him at all. Just like the old coach staff couldnt figure out how to play E Griffen, and they couldnt figure out how to play Patterson. Floyd had impressive flashes. I hope with coaching guys like him, Loadholt, and Josh Robinson will become better players.

And yes, we dont need one of these overpriced corners. You cant buy team chemistry. These FAs are mostly worthless.

[Scott K]

You two compliment each other well!

[JP Z]

I love how on ESPN's Free Agent Tracker they grade guys....granted I don't put much faith into their grades but Griffen is a D.......hopefully they are WAY off.

[JP Z]

Scratch that.........Just looked at the reasoning for the Grading system now...it doesn't say anything about talent to be honest.

They were then given a final grade corresponding to the value and term of the contract a team would be expected to commit.

A: $6 million-plus AAV (annual average value), three-plus years in term and/or guaranteed money

B: $2 million to $6 million AAV, two years or fewer in term and/or guaranteed money

C: $2 million or less AAV, two years or fewer in term and/or guaranteed money

D: minimum salary, one-year contract

[Blackhawkxp]

To me I think the Vikes biggest problem in free agency is deciding if you are building a team to win this year playing outdoors or writing the next couple years off and picking up guys to thrive in our new stadium. Do you sign the bruiser types that thrive in the cold weather and harsh conditions(pre-metro dome) or guys that thrive in the dome atmosphere. I don't really like recycling Jasper Brinkley because he didn't do squat last go around and i feel if Griffen was any good he would have been a starter. We need a legitimate stud at middle line backer and a horse at D tackle similar to Big Pat. I think if you are able to fill those two holes on defense we would be a much better team. Revis would be a huge improvement from what we currently have at CB but i wouldn't spend the money unless he is going to take a pay cut.

[Scott K]

Pretty quiet for the Vikings so far.

[BuckSutherland]

Pretty quiet for the Vikings so far.

Good. Free agency is worthless. Overpaying for guys that will under perform.

[JP Z]

I would like to see them make a run at Sproles though. Or I guess they may be able to find a good 3rd down back in the draft.

[BuckSutherland]

Vikings got:

Linval Joseph, DT, Giants. Age: 25.

[Scott K]

Vikings agreed to terms with DT Linval Joseph, formerly of the Giants.

[Joe_Schmoe]

Good. Free agency is worthless. Overpaying for guys that will under perform.

Go away. You dont know jack about football. Stick to corn.

[DrJuice1980]

I wonder what they signed him for, Im guessing a pretty sizable chunk. Decent player, better than what we got here now. I guess for those that wanted to see Donald in purple, sorry. Next up LB, CB and S. Still hoping that we dont burn that top pick on a QB.

If we can land Gilbert or Mack in the draft this D is not looking so bad. Although with no real additions to the "O" we'll have to begin to enjoy the 7-6, 9-7, 6-3 score games.

[IceHawk]

The joesoph signing is a great move big man still young just turning 26 in his prime with a lot of potential. Him and Floyd should be able to help clog the middle!

[IceHawk]

Joesoph signed a contract 5 years 31.5 million.

[BuckSutherland]

Go away. You dont know jack about football. Stick to corn.

Ok.

How did the teams with the biggest FAs do last year?? More importantly how did the FAs do??

Revis, Mike Wallace, Jennings, Dannell Ellerbee, Paul Kruger, Jared Cook, Dashon Goldson, Danny Amendola, Tony Gonzalez.

I could go on and on. Teams that love free agency blow. Washington Redskins, Falcons, Dolphins, Browns. You can write ALL of those teams right out of contention for the Superbowl.

Teams that have some intelligence and build out of the draft have full trophy cases. NE (more during their SB years), GB, Pitt, Balt is doing good, NYG.

Would you like me to school you with more facts. You're probably just another Jared Allen jock sniffer.

[Joe_Schmoe]

"Teams that have some intelligence and build out of the draft have full trophy cases. NE (more during their SB years), GB, Pitt, Balt is doing good, NYG. "

Right because none of those teams have ever signed a free agent. Which means any team that signs even one free agent must suck. Now go find some corn to roll around in.

[FISHINGURU]

Like I been sayin since the second he got cut we need some Sproles up in here. Norvy needs a scat back and they know each other well.

[BuckSutherland]

Right because none of those teams have ever signed a free agent. Which means any team that signs even one free agent must suck. Now go find some corn to roll around in.

They RESIGN their own free agents. They rarely go out on the free agent market to get other guys, and if they do it is usually great value. They know how to develop and pick their own players. They dont rely on all the other organizations to do it for them and then overpay washed up players.

Can you honestly tell me you would like to have a team run like the Redskins or Dolphins?? Trade away all draft picks for one guy, blow $100 million on a pie stain like Albert Haynseworth.

With your low intelligence I am reminded how we ended up with Obama.

[zepman]

Solid signing...probably our biggest hole on defense just got filled today.

I don't know anything about the guy but from all reports he's supposed to be a player on the rise and has had some solid seasons behind him.

[FISHINGURU]

Linval is a beast, I had him on one of my IDP Fantasy teams last year. Best part about it is he's just hitting his prime and is still very young for a DT.

This one stings the Giants hard.

[FISHINGURU]

Verner signed with the Bucs.

[LMITOUT]

Jaguars just reached agreement with former Minnesota Vikings RB Toby Gerhart, per source.

[DrJuice1980]

Hopefully Toby got paid. Jacksonville? Ouch.

[FISHINGURU]

Not much like 3yrs 10 million.

Guess the Aint's didn't even cut Sproles yet, now they are holding him and trying to make a trade....BASTIDS.