2016 NFL Free Agency Thread

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York seems to say 49ers won’t grant Kaepernick permission to seek trade

 

[shopson67]

Well, I always thought that Jenkins was the guy who might get too much from someone else to keep. Guess that might very well come to fruition now. If EJ Gaines is back healthy, I'm not too worried as long as they keep Trumaine.

 

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"One source at the Combine predicted free agent Matt Forte will be "hard pressed" to command more than $3 million annually on the open market.

Earlier this month, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler predicted Forte would be "lucky" to command $4 million annually after speaking to "a few NFL folks." Forte turns 31 toward the end of the 2016 season, and aging running backs rarely hit it big in free agency. On the other hand, Forte has been publicly open about his desire to play for a contending team and is willing to sacrifice money." - Rotoworld

 

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[shopson67]

Rams tag Trumaine Johnson

 

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"Sam Bradford's new two-year contract officially includes $22 million fully guaranteed.

Initial reports had Bradford bringing home $26 million guaranteed. It's still a staggering sum for the inconsistent and injury-prone quarterback. Essentially, the 28-year-old quarterback is getting his umpteenth chance to prove himself in 2016."

 

[eaglesnut]

^The difference is the 4 million guaranteed for injury.

It's funny when people report their opinions instead of the facts.

 

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It's funny when people report their opinions instead of the facts.

Sorry it was a quote from Rotoworld

I'm a fan of Bradford and wish him success there aren't many Native American players in the NFL for me to root for

 

[ATL96Steeler]

^The difference is the 4 million guaranteed for injury.

It's funny when people report their opinions instead of the facts.

Bradford's deal is a win win imo.

Bradford...will be paid at least $26 mil over the next two seasons...enough talent around him to land one more long term deal if he's successful.

PHI...they can take starting QB off the short term need list, go BPA @ 13 and take a longer term QB later in the draft. No long term commitment to Bradford, but I get the sense that if '16 is a good season, they will extend him long term.

 

[Clayton]

The Bradford deal is exactly what it looks like: a short-term patch job to make sure the Eagles are putting a starting level QB out there. I don't think anyone thinks he is the guy leading them to the Super Bowl. He is the guy thats going to be in there while they draft his replacement this year imo. This is a bad draft if you need a QB right away but there are about 5 legit project QBs worth developing.

 

[shopson67]

The Bradford deal is exactly what it looks like: a short-term patch job to make sure the Eagles are putting a starting level QB out there. I don't think anyone thinks he is the guy leading them to the Super Bowl. He is the guy thats going to be in there while they draft his replacement this year imo. This is a bad draft if you need a QB right away but there are about 5 legit project QBs worth developing.

They certainly didn't want to put Sanchize or Bethel-Thompson out there to start.

 

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"With the legal free agency tampering period a couple of days away, Seahawks OLB Bruce Irvin curiously has started following Dante Fowler Jr., Bold City Brigade, Big Cat Country, & 15+ Jaguars fans on Twitter"

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Houston Texans releasing veteran RB Arian Foster

Another vet RB on the market with Forte.