The Offseason (Free Agency and Draft Info. Stays Here)

The Free Agency period begins this (fast-approaching) March.

Terms to be familiar with:

UFA - Unrestricted Free Agent; a player who has completed four or more accrued seasons and whose contract has expired.

RFA - Restricted Free Agent; a player who has completed three accrued seasons and whose contract has expired.

Released - A player released by his team with years remaining on his contract.

The 2006 NFL Draft Order

1. Houston
2. New Orleans
3. Tennessee
4. N.Y. Jets
5. Green Bay
6. San Francisco 
7. Oakland
8. Buffalo
9. Detroit
10. Arizona
11. St. Louis
12. Cleveland
13. Baltimore
14. Philadelphia
15. Atlanta
16. Miami
17. Minnesota
18. Dallas
19. San Diego
20. Kansas City
21. New England
22. Denver (from Washington)
23. Tampa Bay
24. Cincinnati
25. N.Y. Giants
26. Chicago
27. Carolina
28. Jacksonville
29. Denver
30. Indianapolis
31. Seattle
32. Pittsburgh

# - Subject to coin flip

(I'll update this periodically)

[Miami Herald] NFL folks at the Senior Bowl say coach Nick Saban was enamored with Jay Cutler and told a team official that Miami would be in great shape if it could acquire the Vanderbilt QB.

In other Dolphins news, Saban associates say he wants to make a major signing on the O-line (New Orleans C LeCharles Bentley and Seattle G Steve Hutchinson are potential targets). Saban also commended Vernon Carey for making ''very nice progress'' at right tackle, though he was assured of nothing in a season-ending meeting.

I'll be posting Fins Offseason news in this thread every now and then, I just thought I would let you guys know.

Won't keeping this stuff in one thread make the union seem really slow for the next several months?

Won't keeping this stuff in one thread make the union seem really slow for the next several months?

wallymartin

It's just info. not reactions or anything more.....just the facts.  But it'd be nice to keep all prospective draft stuff in one thread (instead of a bunch of three post threads scattered throughout the board).  And if you haven't already noticied, this board already moves painfully slow.  Entire opinions will go outside of this, and the facts will stay in here.

[QUOTE="wallymartin"]

Won't keeping this stuff in one thread make the union seem really slow for the next several months?

VanHalun040604

It's just info. not reactions or anything more.....just the facts.  But it'd be nice to keep all prospective draft stuff in one thread (instead of a bunch of three post threads scattered throughout the board).  And if you haven't already noticied, this board already moves painfully slow.  Entire opinions will go outside of this, and the facts will stay in here.

Okay, that works.

Dolphins Add Pair To Coaching Staff For 2006
February 10, 2006

The Miami Dolphins today named Kirby Smart as their safeties coach and Bo Davis as their assistant strength coach/assist with the defensive line.

Dolphins Add Pair To Coaching Staff For 2006
February 10, 2006

GoPhins123

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Dolphins Add Pair To Coaching Staff For 2006
February 10, 2006

geaux321

I'm happy for him he can get more experience now that he coaches in the college ranks. Besides  Saban.

Anyways some Fins news

[Sun-Sentinel] Police arrested Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Damion A. McIntosh on domestic violence charges after he allegedly pushed his wife to the floor during an argument Wednesday morning, officials said.

Officers arrived at McIntosh's Davie home in the 2100 block of Lynx Avenue about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in reference to a 911 call, said Lt. Bill Bamford, a police spokesman.

McIntosh's wife, 27, called police from a bathroom, where officers found her unresponsive and lying face down on the floor, the arrest report said.

When officers asked McIntosh what happened, the arrest report said he showed them a study on the west side of the house and said: "We got into an argument. I pushed her to the floor. She hit her head pretty hard."

Police tried to interview his wife, but she was incoherent and unable to speak, the arrest report said. She suffered a possible head injury and was taken to Cleveland Clinic in Weston.

McIntosh was arrested on one count of domestic violence and booked on the felony charge into the Broward County Main Jail.

"We understand the serious nature of the charges and certainly don't condone in any way the type of conduct which has been alleged," said Dolphins head coach Nick Saban. "However, we will not make a comment about this specific matter until we collect more information."

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[Palm Beach Post] Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas will be owed a bigger salary next season; his pay is scheduled to increase from $3.5 million in 2005 to $4.95 million in 2006. But he said he will renegotiate if the team needs salary-cap room.

"I'm OK with that," said Thomas, who expects talks to begin soon between the Dolphins and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. "Anything to help the team out." Thomas said he would be happy to accept any new, hard-working teammate. That includes receiver Terrell Owens, who will be traded or released by Philadelphia.

"The guy has a lot of respect for working hard and he makes plays," Thomas said. "He had his mess-ups in the past, but it was all off the field."

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[Kansas City Star] Cornerback Ty Law said he expects the Jets to release him shortly after the Pro Bowl. In his one season in New York, Law led the NFL in interceptions with 10 and earned another Pro Bowl berth. He basically signed a one-year deal with the Jets because he had to prove he could recover from a 2005 foot injury.

If the Jets release him, what kind of guaranteed, bonus money is Law looking for from his new team?

“I’d say around $10 million,” he said. “There are a lot of teams interested. Miami is talking about getting Steve McNair down there, and if the Dolphins get a quarterback, they’re a real contender for the Super Bowl. That’s what it’s all about for me right now. I need to win another title.” 
 

I have a quick list of some recent happenings in the NFL over the last 2 days:

Bills release
DT Sam Adams
SS Lawyer Milloy
TE Mark Campbell

Broncos release
DE Trevor Pryce
TE Jeb Putzier
RB Mike Anderson

Panthers release
DT Brentson Buckner
RB Stephen Davis
KR Rod Smart

Buccaneers re-sign
QB Chris Simms to a 1 year deal

Dolphins cuts:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2350228

http://www.miamidolphins.com/pressbox/pressreleases/pressreleases.asp?contentID=4365

Yeah I'm a diehard Eagles fan, and it really blows that we did sooooo terribly this season and we still only get a mediocre pick.

got the short end of the stick there.

After declining to use the franchise tag on Charles Woodson for another year and cutting SS Derrick Gibson, the Oakland Raiders have cut three more players; DT Ted Washington, G Ron Stone, and CB Denard Walker were all released today, giving the Raiders just $14.8 million left to shave off the cap.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2351897

The Oakland Raiders released Kerry Collins today!!!!!!

Better get some talent in free agency or the Draft........

Seahawks signed Alexander for 8 years 62 million.Espurs117

they will get the QB from Vandenberg

The Oakland Raiders released Kerry Collins today!!!!!!

Better get some talent in free agency or the Draft........

VanHalun040604

they will get the QB from Vandenberg

[QUOTE="VanHalun040604"]

The Oakland Raiders released Kerry Collins today!!!!!!

Better get some talent in free agency or the Draft........

ocdog45

Top OL LeCharles Bentley signed with Browns. Too bad for the Texans. cmpepper23

the browns have made some good moves the past couple of years

Willie McGinest reunites with Romeo Crennel in Cleveland.

Saints cut Aaron Brooks, can you believe it? geaux321

:shock:  Unbelieveable.

Maybe it was because they gave that Drew Brees dude 6 years and $60 million.  I mean, really, what the hell are they gonna do without Aaron Brooks?!?!??!?!?!!?????

[QUOTE="geaux321"]Saints cut Aaron Brooks, can you believe it? VanHalun040604

:shock: Unbelieveable.

Maybe it was because they gave that Drew Brees dude 6 years and $60 million. I mean, really, what the hell are they gonna do without Aaron Brooks?!?!??!?!?!!?????

The Cowboys made a HUUUUGE signing today....................................................Jason Fabini!

Oh, and some guy named Terrell Owens.

Seriously though, Fabini is a great addition to the o-line.

The Cowboys made a HUUUUGE signing today....................................................Jason Fabini!

Oh, and some guy named Terrell Owens.

Seriously though, Fabini is a great addition to the o-line.

wallymartin

The Cowboys could build a Jersey wall in the front of Drew Bledsoe and he still wouldn't win games....Perhaps it's a good move, but not when your QB is Drew Bledsoe.

[QUOTE="wallymartin"]

The Cowboys made a HUUUUGE signing today....................................................Jason Fabini!

Oh, and some guy named Terrell Owens.

Seriously though, Fabini is a great addition to the o-line.

VanHalun040604

The Cowboys could build a Jersey wall in the front of Drew Bledsoe and he still wouldn't win games....Perhaps it's a good move, but not when your QB is Drew Bledsoe.

maybe u didnt watch any cowboys games but when bledsoe was protected he was excellent......im guessin the only game u watched was the raiders game when he wasent proteced at all and burgess was killing him, but if u watched the otehr games eh was proteced even a little he was very good.

Seahawks chose not to match the offer for Steve Hutchinson, so he goes to the Vikings.wallymartin

That's why Shaun Alexander shouldn't of signed an 8 year deal. Adam Vinatieri signed with the Colts. I wonder how Patriots fans feel about that.

Denver gives their 1st round pick and a couple of mid-rounders to Atlanta in exchange for their 1st round pick.  Atlanta then trades that 1st round pick to the Jets for John Abraham. 

And apparently the Colts have picked up Adam Vinatieri.

Cowboys release Larry Allen...

This makes me sad.  Cry with me, espurs. :cry: