I'm guessing this is the same sort of guy that plays Madden and just changes his best lineman to LT.
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NFL Offseason 2: Free Agency or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Squicken
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Good. We can replace Breno.
Enjoy your holding and false start penalties, Jets fans.
Himynameischris
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Any of you want a beta key for elder scrolls online?
Welcome back Godslay. Missed ya man. Broncos are going all out, as they should, because this will most likely be Peytons last season.
Also someone earlier mentioned (a few pages back, too tired to look up the post) about how Ted Thompson and John Elway raised the market value for DBs with the Sam Shield and Talib contracts pretty much screwing over the Patriots, which I thought was an excellent point.
I'm personally glad the Packers overpaid Shields. He is a solid DB but the guy is 5'11 and Megatron and Mike Evans will be schooling him for his next four years at least 2 games a season.
As for the Lions cap situation I'm extremely confident in this team going forward if we can land Watkins or Evans at #10. Some Lions fans have been ridiculously suggesting we should draft a defensive back at #10. Defensive backs can't catch touchdown passes, and we can focus on that later in the draft. At this point I think we should go for Golden Tate or Hakeem Nicks in free agency.
Our offensive line is set, and one of the youngest in the league due to Mayhew brilliantly drafting Larry Warford in the 3rd and LaAdrian Waddle as a UDR (plus Riley Reiff at LT from two years ago in the first round).
We have a franchise QB who can lead his team to the playoffs and even win games, and put the team on his back, if necessary. We also have a solid RB core with one more added in the draft or FA (this draft is full of speed backs).
We just need a solid #2 WR and we've needed it since Titus Young went out. I'd be ecstatic with a Golden Tate signing and then drafting Evans or Watkins. Stafford will drop 41 TDs, 16 INTs, 5,000 yard type stats like he did in 2011.
Appreciate the offer chris, but brah, Dark Souls II just came out. Ain't nobody got time for Elder Scrolls when Dark Souls is out. Get on PSN so we can get some co-op going.
Its an amazing game so far, only thing I don't like is every time you die you health bar gets lowered till you regain humanity. Demons Souls had it, Dark Souls I did not, and I hated that in DeSouls.
Also someone earlier mentioned (a few pages back, too tired to look up the post) about how Ted Thompson and John Elway raised the market value for DBs with the Sam Shield and Talib contracts pretty much screwing over the Patriots, which I thought was an excellent point.
I'm personally glad the Packers overpaid Shields. He is a solid DB but the guy is 5'11 and Megatron and Mike Evans will be schooling him for his next four years at least 2 games a season.
As for the Lions cap situation I'm extremely confident in this team going forward if we can land Watkins or Evans at #10. Some Lions fans have been ridiculously suggesting we should draft a defensive back at #10. Defensive backs can't catch touchdown passes, and we can focus on that later in the draft. At this point I think we should go for Golden Tate or Hakeem Nicks in free agency.
Our offensive line is set, and one of the youngest in the league due to Mayhew brilliantly drafting Larry Warford in the 3rd and LaAdrian Waddle as a UDR (plus Riley Reiff at LT from two years ago in the first round).
We have a franchise QB who can lead his team to the playoffs and even win games, and put the team on his back, if necessary. We also have a solid RB core with one more added in the draft or FA (this draft is full of speed backs).
We just need a solid #2 WR and we've needed it since Titus Young went out. I'd be ecstatic with a Golden Tate signing and then drafting Evans or Watkins. Stafford will drop 41 TDs, 16 INTs, 5,000 yard type stats like he did in 2011.
Appreciate the offer chris, but brah, Dark Souls II just came out. Ain't nobody got time for Elder Scrolls when Dark Souls is out. Get on PSN so we can get some co-op going.
Its an amazing game so far, only thing I don't like is every time you die you health bar gets lowered till you regain humanity. Demons Souls had it, Dark Souls I did not, and I hated that in DeSouls.
Himynameischris
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How the hell does Beatty move into guard? That doesn't seem like a reasonable scenario.
Wish I could but I have too much hw
Yeah I feel ya on that. I played about an hour or so today but won't be able to sink my teeth into it again Friday night or so. But so far its sooooogood.gif if you like DeSouls+DaSouls.
I wouldn't have bought the game if it wasn't an early birthday gift for my brother. He asked me to throw down on the game and I was "like fuck it brah this is your early birthday gift, I got this." I wait for games to go down in prices nowadays, but Dark Souls II is easily worth $60 8in terms of content and hours you'll spend exploring) if you have the time.
I'm a HUGE South Park fan but I'll wait a few months for the game to drop to $30 or so before I pick it up.
unknownstranger
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I'd cut Clemons instantly if it let us get Hatcher and Allen.
They have a bunch of Ronnie Brown jerseys that they don't want to go to waste.
Nightz, Hart951, ChargersGAF whats going on with the Qualcomm Stadium situation? I'd hate too see San Diego lose the Chargers(I don't want them in L.A. Chargers are San Diego, Raiders are L.A. and soon the Rams) but Qualcomm Stadium is pretty shitty and the city needs to upgrade to a new stadium.
That is a big city. Theyll get it done.
Yeah, I hope so but it seems like its dragging on a little longer than expected. Should've been done already because Qualcomm is a dump in terms of stadium design and I've been their a few times. Minnesota got there business handled, so why hasn't San Diego yet?
One of my main fears for this Roger Goddell NFL is expanding the NFL to cities like Mexico City or London. Canada is okay because it has had a previous football culture as bionic pointed out a few days ago, but the traveling will really screw with how players perform and there routine.
The Chargers have a new state of the art stadium
in the GAF Madden league.
Seriously though, not much happening at this point. A lot of it has to do with the instability with whoever San Diego's mayor is. Filner said he was willing to work with the Chargers on a stadium, but he had his whole scandal and nothing ever materialized with the stadium. Hopefully the new mayor wants to work with the team to get something done.
As far as the team, it seems that they want to stay in San Diego. They're currently focused on a downtown site near Petco Park and want to get something on the ballot soon I believe. Funding is still the main hurdle. They've been trying to get a new stadium for over 10 years now...I feel like something will happen soon, not sure if that necessarily means the Chargers will be staying in SD. Hoping for the best though.
Unfortunately, San Diego is operated like it's a small rural city and not like it's the 8th largest in the U.S.
It is a positive that we finally have a mayor again. He has said that he supports getting a new stadium for the Chargers that is smart for the taxpayers and doesn't use a lot of public funds (which of course is counter to our owner who wants public support just like every NFL owner). What is good is that our new mayor is in favor of developing/selling the city owned land that Qualcomm and our Sports Arena sit on top of in order to help fund the new stadium. This is a huge positive because any actual deal is most likely going to materialize due to the funds from these pieces of land.
I'm optimistic that something will finally get done, but that has more to do with the lack of progress in LA rather than there being any progress in SD.
WesternHeretic
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A team in Toronto makes a lot more sense than a team in Buffalo.
A team in London makes zero sense. I don't think anyone would care about a team in Mexico city.
A team in London makes zero sense. I don't think anyone would care about a team in Mexico city.
Listening to the 2 Mugs Podcast w/LZ, and they were saying one of the reasons the Raiders will be vague about Saffold is so they can let on that they may draft Matthews at 5. Gives them maximum flexibility if they want to trade down, or even draft him
fwiw LZ said his dad (OL coach w/the Cardinals) and the team wanted Saffold for LT. Think he's better there than RT, but he's also a good OG. He argued that they pay him too much to realistically play him at guard
fwiw LZ said his dad (OL coach w/the Cardinals) and the team wanted Saffold for LT. Think he's better there than RT, but he's also a good OG. He argued that they pay him too much to realistically play him at guard
Saffold to the Raiders is great news for Lions fans. If the Browns pass up on Watkins at #4 I have no doubt we make some sort of move to trade from out #10 spot to the #5. It really should no cost much more than a 3rd rounder.
Either way, like I've said, both Mike Evans and Sammy Watkins look like they will be legit #1 receivers on any team in the NFL, except for the Lions who have Megatron.
Dutch Gronk
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It just feels like a couple of these writers are throwing out ideas regarding the team and since they write for whichever paper, it is taken as fact. It's gotten quite annoying to read.
Dutch Gronk
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Broncos are now the Miami Heat of the NFL.
unknownstranger
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Fixed.
Officerrob
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Moving from #10 to #5 SHOULD cost a 2nd round pick, with the Raiders throwing a later round pick (probably 4th) back with #5. Only getting the 3rd for moving back to #10 is a bad trade, but Reggie did an awful value trade last year, so you never know
Officerrob
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Schefter says Justin Tuck and Lamarr Woodley are visiting the Raiders today
Dutch Gronk
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I didn't wanna do this, but The Broncos forced my hand :
PLS BASED REVIS
PLS BASED REVIS
Officerrob
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friskykillface
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Broncos NWO up in this NFL
Revis is going there too haha
Revis is going there too haha
tiggerkiddo
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A nice big fat discount so we can go grab a MLB and perhaps another CB.
And Decker in Jersey? Why aren't the Colts after him? He seems like a great number two guy to Hilton.
Dutch Gronk
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PLSSSSSSS
greatestjediever
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Man, I go to bed and the Broncos make another big signing?
A little confused with the Talib pickup. Didn't think they'd pick him up for that much though, but I guess if DRC was looking for more then it makes sense. The Broncos should still have a good chunk of cap space left (I think they had like $33 mil to begin the offseason once Kuper retired). I'd love to bring back DRC though (or maybe even Revis), but I'm not sure if the Broncos would be willing to tie up that much money in the corner position. Still plenty of spots to fill, with needs all over the place. I'm hoping only about $10 mil of that cap has been used up so far between prorated bonuses + early year contracts for TJ and Talib.
Surprised Tuck isn't even getting offers over $3 mil/year given he had 11 sacks last year (though I guess 6 against the 'Skins isn't that huge of an achievement). I still like Shaun Phillips for what he did last year, getting 10 sacks and very solid against the run, but I doubt he'll come back for that sweet deal he did last year. Allen and Ware sound like such pricey propositions, though I guess they presumably have the space. I'd like to see some movement at either the LB or OL position though, since we lost quite a few people there.
The market is dead quiet on the WR front. Would like to have Decker back too, but not for a high price. Wouldn't mind a speedy receiver to stretch the field if one is available in the draft.
On a side note, surprised and a little sad Antoine Bethea left the Colts. It felt like he was the only safety that could ever stay healthy on the team, since Sanders, Bullitt and whoever else they put back there would always go down. Even if he had struggles last year always felt he was a really solid safety.
A little confused with the Talib pickup. Didn't think they'd pick him up for that much though, but I guess if DRC was looking for more then it makes sense. The Broncos should still have a good chunk of cap space left (I think they had like $33 mil to begin the offseason once Kuper retired). I'd love to bring back DRC though (or maybe even Revis), but I'm not sure if the Broncos would be willing to tie up that much money in the corner position. Still plenty of spots to fill, with needs all over the place. I'm hoping only about $10 mil of that cap has been used up so far between prorated bonuses + early year contracts for TJ and Talib.
Surprised Tuck isn't even getting offers over $3 mil/year given he had 11 sacks last year (though I guess 6 against the 'Skins isn't that huge of an achievement). I still like Shaun Phillips for what he did last year, getting 10 sacks and very solid against the run, but I doubt he'll come back for that sweet deal he did last year. Allen and Ware sound like such pricey propositions, though I guess they presumably have the space. I'd like to see some movement at either the LB or OL position though, since we lost quite a few people there.
The market is dead quiet on the WR front. Would like to have Decker back too, but not for a high price. Wouldn't mind a speedy receiver to stretch the field if one is available in the draft.
On a side note, surprised and a little sad Antoine Bethea left the Colts. It felt like he was the only safety that could ever stay healthy on the team, since Sanders, Bullitt and whoever else they put back there would always go down. Even if he had struggles last year always felt he was a really solid safety.
Dutch Gronk
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Broncos fan who also wants Revis...
Pls understand
Pls understand
Aw, I like Breno, really only because his full name is fun to say.
I've been eating too much ice cream lately, and not going to the gym enough. =( That's not a good trend!
Diddy Kong
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Decker visiting gang green today
Dutch Gronk
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I haven't been to the gym in 3 weeks and drinking a lot of alcohol :/
Playing a Nice amount of soccer though, should compensate for that a bit.
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The_Darkest_Red
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That Talib contract... holy balls.
Himynameischris
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Woooo we are keeping starks!
Dutch Gronk
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Coldnoodle
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Now we wait for a mystery team to emerge.
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