2009 Offseason Thread

Any news about cuts, signings, trades, rumors, etc can be logged in here. Major stuff can of course have it's own thread, but I want to get as many transactions and such in here. Discussion is okay, too.

been hearing rumors about greg ellis and roy williams being cut by the boysRyder004

Excellent news. Ellis is good, but im tired of his whining. Spencer looks good so he can finally do what he was brought in to do.

Mr. INT himself Brett Favre retires, again.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9206376/Favre-informs-Jets-that-he's-retiring?MSNHPHMA

Patriots frachise Matt Cassel

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80e986e8&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true

Matt Cassel apparently accepts frachise offer

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view.bg?articleid=1150768&srvc=rss

Well, continuing bad news for the Jags and their WR's.

Jaguars cut J.Porter and a CB today.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AvH_WOmQCYnvaPBGUvnFiMlDubYF?slug=ap-jaguarsmoves&prov=ap&type=lgns

[QUOTE="Ryder004"]been hearing rumors about greg ellis and roy williams being cut by the boysEspurs117

Excellent news. Ellis is good, but im tired of his whining. Spencer looks good so he can finally do what he was brought in to do.

Word out of Oakland is that Huff will be released. You thinking Texas reunion?

[QUOTE="Espurs117"]

[QUOTE="Ryder004"]been hearing rumors about greg ellis and roy williams being cut by the boyshaloraider

Excellent news. Ellis is good, but im tired of his whining. Spencer looks good so he can finally do what he was brought in to do.

Word out of Oakland is that Huff will be released. You thinking Texas reunion?

Leonard, Roy...and HUFF! Now if the Bears will release Vasher! 

:lol: I remember when you were praising DJ Hackett last year. Espurs117

I know, I know....obviously I didn't know what I was thinking. :?

Plaxico Burress, Anquan Boldin and Chad Johnson are apparently desiring to be traded.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9212128/Reports:-Burress,-Boldin,-Johnson-being-shopped?MSNHPHMA

Plaxico Burress, Anquan Boldin and Chad Johnson are apparently desiring to be traded.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9212128/Reports:-Burress,-Boldin,-Johnson-being-shopped?MSNHPHMA

 

Blazer88

soo...what else is new?

Plaxico Burress, Anquan Boldin and Chad Johnson are apparently desiring to be traded.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9212128/Reports:-Burress,-Boldin,-Johnson-being-shopped?MSNHPHMA

Blazer88

Only receiver of those three I would even be remotely interested in (Carolina?) is Boldin. He's the youngest of the three and imo deserves to play for a winning team. But if he did come to Carolina, he would likely get upset at who was throwing the ball to him (because of how bad jake is).

Julius Peppers wants to leave the Panthers and go elsewhere and says if given the franchise tag he will request a trade. While not saying much he intersting in playing for a team that uses a 3-4 which wopuld include teams like Pittsburgh, New England, the New York Jets and Miami.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80ebe704&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

Buffalo Bill running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested in Southern California on a weapons charge.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9225004/Bills-RB-Lynch-arrested-on-California-gun-charge

Buffalo Bill running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested in Southern California on a weapons charge.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9225004/Bills-RB-Lynch-arrested-on-California-gun-charge

 

 

Blazer88

why all these players carrying guns around?

Buffalo Bill running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested in Southern California on a weapons charge.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9225004/Bills-RB-Lynch-arrested-on-California-gun-charge

Blazer88

Hit-n-Run wanted a new nickname: Driveby. :P

Busy offseason so far for the jaguars as it was confirmed today the release of RB Fred Taylor.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Ap.3uP9_LEz59bd_6cxflqk5nYcB?slug=ap-jaguars-taylorreleased&prov=ap&type=lgns

Busy offseason so far for the jaguars as it was confirmed today the release of RB Fred Taylor.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Ap.3uP9_LEz59bd_6cxflqk5nYcB?slug=ap-jaguars-taylorreleased&prov=ap&type=lgns

 

mvphalo8

Ah, a sad day for the Jags indeed.

Balitmore Ravens release CB Chris McAlister.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80ec4b26&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

Tampa Bay Buccaneers have appaently told QB Jeff Garcia that they do not want him back for another season.

http://blogs.nfl.com/category/around-the-web/

[QUOTE="Blazer88"]

Buffalo Bill running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested in Southern California on a weapons charge.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9225004/Bills-RB-Lynch-arrested-on-California-gun-charge

 

 

wallymartin

Hit-n-Run wanted a new nickname: Driveby. :P

I was hoping for run and gun, by driveby is also a good choice. 

Saints cut Deuce

I figured this day was coming, I wish Deuce good luck wherever he goes.  I'll always remember what he did for the Saints on and off the field, a true cIass act.

Saints cut Deuce

I figured this day was coming, I wish Deuce good luck wherever he goes.  I'll always remember what he did for the Saints on and off the field, a true cIass act.

geaux321

Yeah, it was bound to happen eventually. Instant Saints HoF'er. He will be sorely missed.

Saints cut Deuce

I figured this day was coming, I wish Deuce good luck wherever he goes. I'll always remember what he did for the Saints on and off the field, a true cIass act.

geaux321

Damn. Another one gone. :(

I guess that means Reggie will be the man..................... for about 3-5 games. :P

Must be a sign that the Saints will draft a RB in the 2nd round.

I guess that means Reggie will be the man..................... for about 3-5 games. :P

Must be a sign that the Saints will draft a RB in the 2nd round.

mvphalo8

They like Pierre Thomas, I think.

Bucs tag WR Antonio Bryant

From off-the-street to Franchise tag, A.B. should've been AP and PFWA's Comeback Player of the Year

I guess that means Reggie will be the man..................... for about 3-5 games. :P

Must be a sign that the Saints will draft a RB in the 2nd round.

mvphalo8

They would have to trade down for that to happen.  The Saints only have a 1st, two 4ths, and a 6th.

[QUOTE="mvphalo8"]

I guess that means Reggie will be the man..................... for about 3-5 games. :P

Must be a sign that the Saints will draft a RB in the 2nd round.

wallymartin

They like Pierre Thomas, I think.

And I do think Pierre can do what Deuce was doing, he did a good job when Deuce was out.

Bucs tag WR Antonio Bryant

From off-the-street to Franchise tag, A.B. should've been AP and PFWA's Comeback Player of the Year

JackBurton

good move. he gets contract if he can prove he wasnt a 1 year wonder. in other news(too lazy to post links)

• Saints will not choose to use franchise tag on anybody
• Julious Peppers says he will demand trade if tagged, but if he is too test the FA market than he narrowed his choices to 4 teams. The Cowboys(BARF),2 NFC South teams(no names), and another team that he also didnt want to reveal
• Terrel Suggs will get the Franchise tag
• Marvin Harrison about to get cut by colts
• Fat Albert will test the FA market
• Kelvin Hayded gets a contract extension
• Dwayne Robertson cut
• Jermaine Phillips might wear saints Jersey in 09(sob)
• Derren Sproles gets Franchise tag

Raiders make Shane Lechler highest paid punter in NFL history ($12 million over 4 years).

Unprecedented as it may be, this is a good move. Lechler is one of the greatest punters ever, and (sadly) the second best player on the Raiders.

Edit: The Raiders are now free to franchise tag Nnamdi Asomugha, too.

Raiders make Shane Lechler highest paid punter in NFL history ($12 million over 4 years).

Unprecedented as it may be, this is a good move. Lechler is one of the greatest punters ever, and (sadly) the second best player on the Raiders.

Edit: The Raiders are now free to franchise tag Nnamdi Asomugha, too.

haloraider

My first thoughts. I'm sure a lot of people are sad now, hoping one of these guys would have hit the FA market.

[QUOTE="JackBurton"]

Bucs tag WR Antonio Bryant

From off-the-street to Franchise tag, A.B. should've been AP and PFWA's Comeback Player of the Year

Ryder004

good move. he gets contract if he can prove he wasnt a 1 year wonder. in other news(too lazy to post links)

• Saints will not choose to use franchise tag on anybody
• Julious Peppers says he will demand trade if tagged, but if he is too test the FA market than he narrowed his choices to 4 teams. The Cowboys(BARF),2 NFC South teams(no names), and another team that he also didnt want to reveal
• Terrel Suggs will get the Franchise tag
• Marvin Harrison about to get cut by colts
• Fat Albert will test the FA market
• Kelvin Hayded gets a contract extension
• Dwayne Robertson cut
• Jermaine Phillips might wear saints Jersey in 09(sob)
• Derren Sproles gets Franchise tag

Here are links for some...

Tennessee Titans, defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has decided to test free market.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3916393

Chargers put franchise on RB Darren Sproles.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3917109

Baltimore Ravens slapped the exclusive rights franchise tag on hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker Terrell Suggs.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3917041

Pepers says there are only 4 teams out there he is interested in playing for.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3916583

Marvin Harrison may be released from the Colts

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/02/18/harrisons-indy-days-are-done/

And here are some others not in your list....

NFL Competition Committee to review overtime rules. (Personally I hope they change them)

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/02/18/overtime.rules/index.html

Tom Brady say recovery is on track

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/02/18/brady.fine/index.html

St. Louis Rams put franchise tag on safety Oshiomogho Atogwe

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/02/18/contract-talks-result-in-franchise-tag-for-rams-atogwe/

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers put the franchise tag on wide receiver Antonio Bryant.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80ecf7f9&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

Too lazy to post links again

• Peppers get the tag
• Gross signed a 6 year deal
• Panthers are broke as a joke unless they trade Peppers away

Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha re-signed with the Oakland Raiders.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9239366/Raiders-re-sign-Asomugha-to-monster-new-deal?MSNHPHMA

Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha re-signed with the Oakland Raiders.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9239366/Raiders-re-sign-Asomugha-to-monster-new-deal?MSNHPHMA

 

Blazer88

No franchise tag, interesting. 

Texans put Franchise tag on CB Robinson

Good move.  Losing him would have wreaked havoc on an already bad secondary. 

Too lazy to post links again

• Peppers get the tag
• Gross signed a 6 year deal
• Panthers are broke as a joke unless they trade Peppers away

Ryder004

And I'm hearing your Bucs might be interested in trading for the Brown's Derek Anderson. But like you, I'm too lazy to post the link.

Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha re-signed with the Oakland Raiders.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9239366/Raiders-re-sign-Asomugha-to-monster-new-deal?MSNHPHMA

 

Blazer88

YES! Oh man, for a while there, I thought we'd be losing our best player. Good move, Al, good move.

[QUOTE="mvphalo8"]

I guess that means Reggie will be the man..................... for about 3-5 games. :P

Must be a sign that the Saints will draft a RB in the 2nd round.

wallymartin

They like Pierre Thomas, I think.

[QUOTE="Ryder004"]

Too lazy to post links again

• Peppers get the tag
• Gross signed a 6 year deal
• Panthers are broke as a joke unless they trade Peppers away

Ngamer05

And I'm hearing your Bucs might be interested in trading for the Brown's Derek Anderson. But like you, I'm too lazy to post the link.

that rumor is so dumb that it aint worth posting.

anyways:

• Tampa is the Official Front runner for Fat Albert, since they need a force up the middle and Albert wants money and Tampa has the most of it.

[QUOTE="Ngamer05"][QUOTE="Ryder004"]

Too lazy to post links again

• Peppers get the tag
• Gross signed a 6 year deal
• Panthers are broke as a joke unless they trade Peppers away

Ryder004

And I'm hearing your Bucs might be interested in trading for the Brown's Derek Anderson. But like you, I'm too lazy to post the link.

that rumor is so dumb that it aint worth posting.

anyways:

• Tampa is the Official Front runner for Fat Albert, since they need a force up the middle and Albert wants money and Tampa has the most of it.

Too bad the team isn't attractive.