2023 Free agency and trade thread

[Racer8825]

Always a big deal when you see a high profile guy switch teams in division. Vikings definitely wanted him if they were willing to go that big

That pretty much ends Danielle Hunter's time with the Vikings. Smith and Barr are gonna be a lethal combination at the LB spot.

 

[DJ]

They trying to compete with the Pack for 1st place.

 

[Manster7588]

Always a big deal when you see a high profile guy switch teams in division. Vikings definitely wanted him if they were willing to go that big

From 4 years 35M with the Ravens to 5 years 180M 60M guaranteed.

I'd say Smith made the right decision.

 

[DJ]

From 4 years 35M with the Ravens to 5 years 180M 60M guaranteed.

I'd say Smith made the right decision.

Dallas gonna use the draft to replace what they lost?

 

[Manster7588]

Looks like I fell for a fake tweet on Z. Smith. Hes not signed yet.
It does sound like Minny is trying hard to not let him out of the building without a signed contract.

 

[Racer8825]

Looks like I fell for a fake tweet on Z. Smith. Hes not signed yet.
It does sound like Minny is trying hard to not let him out of the building without a signed contract.

He's already signed with the Vikings.

 

[PDay8810]

The is a little under the radar but this could be huge for the Bills.

The Buffalo Bills made two moves to bolster their offense Monday, agreeing to a deal with veteran running back Duke Johnson while also reportedly signing receiver Jamison Crowder to a one-year contract.

 

[DJ]

The is a little under the radar but this could be huge for the Bills.

The Buffalo Bills made two moves to bolster their offense Monday, agreeing to a deal with veteran running back Duke Johnson while also reportedly signing receiver Jamison Crowder to a one-year contract.

He'll replace Beasley.

Who could be a solid receiver for a team needing a possession guy.

 

[jarntt]

Garoppolo and Mayfield are top 24 starting QBs in the NFL. Multiple teams have worse QB options. Waiting for the Draft to get a project will be incredibly risky. NOT trading for Garoppolo or Mayfield is going to get a GM or HC fired.

Neither is IMO. I think they both stink.

tricky thing with Baker and his fragile psyche. Let’s say a team can convince the Browns to give them a 5th to take Baker. He wouldn’t be able to handle it and you would then have a QB who is going to crash and burn worse than he did with Cle. Give up a 6th for him so he doesn’t have the stigma of being a guy you had to be paid to take. But honestly, I think he is a backup talent and will be by next year. Someone probably takes a chance on him in desperation this year but it’s not likely to work out.

 

[jarntt]

.....but I believe the Browns could declare him a post June 1st cut and spread the hit over this and next year. The only benefit the Browns would have doing that is they would be stealing $11m from next years cap to gain $11m in this years cap.

I don’t think they can.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Armstead is the VASTLY superior OL. Not even all that close. But he is going to cost a ton.

Collins is average at best. There is a reason there wasnt a real fight for him. Him agreeing to a very small 2 year $20M deal just shows that teams were "fighting" to give him a very measured contract. The deal is about 40% less than the best RT's in football make. Essentially signed a George Fant contract. He is a patch, not a piece. Armstead is a piece (but will also get paid like one).

I hope you are right!

 

[DJ]

Can't wait for the season to start.

 

[Manster7588]

He's already signed with the Vikings.

There's no real news reporting it. So odds are he hasn't. Maybe he does maybe he continues his NFL tour.

 

[shopson67]

He'll replace Beasley.

Who could be a solid receiver for a team needing a possession guy.

I've always liked Duke too. Solid receiving back to be the third RB.

 

[VikingFan2k2]

There's no real news reporting it. So odds are he hasn't. Maybe he does maybe he continues his NFL tour.

There is this.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Keep this Baker to Seattle news buzzing please and thank you.

 

[Battlelyon]

The Whole AFC West is all in, and the Browns pretending to be.

 

[Manster7588]

If I'm a GM I'm trading a 5th for Baker and a 3rd

There is this.

That's not a confirmation he signed.

I think the Vikings are trying to not let him leave without signing a deal.

 

[shopson67]

The Whole AFC West is all in, and the Browns pretending to be.

How do you go more all in than guaranteeing that contract?

 

[Battlelyon]