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[Shoeshine Boy]

OBJ to Cleveland. Wow. Didn’t think that would happen at all.

 

[BigKen]

Odell Beckham Jr to the Cleveland Browns

Giants get #17 a third and DB Jabrill Peppers (1st Round 2017)

 

[BigKen]

Ian Rappaport is reporting that DL Dee Ford of the KC Chiefs is headed to the SF 49ers. No other details available at this time. Ford will get a new contract and the Chiefs get the shaft.

 

[BigKen]

Cordarrelle Patterson to da Bears 2/10

Patriots would never give him $5M a year for what he brings to the table. If he was a steady WR, he might be worth the money, but he can't run precise routes. Not sure what he'll do for the Bears, but they should not expect him to be downfield WR. He's a great kick returner and hefilled in really well as a RB for a very short period. Teams appear to be willing to throw down more cash that other teams. No way is Humphries worth $9M a year...just my opinion, but the Titans and Vrabel are just trying to "out do" the Patriots. Makes you wonder if BB was sucking them in to overspend. Rumors are that the Pats last bid on Humphries was 4 years/$22M and the Titans went all in.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Patriots would never give him $5M a year for what he brings to the table. If he was a steady WR, he might be worth the money, but he can't run precise routes. Not sure what he'll do for the Bears, but they should not expect him to be downfield WR. He's a great kick returner and hefilled in really well as a RB for a very short period. Teams appear to be willing to throw down more cash that other teams. No way is Humphries worth $9M a year...just my opinion, but the Titans and Vrabel are just trying to "out do" the Patriots. Makes you wonder if BB was sucking them in to overspend. Rumors are that the Pats last bid on Humphries was 4 years/$22M and the Titans went all in.

Don't spit onto the wind
Don't pull on Superman's cape
And don't play poker with Bill.

 

[Southieinnc]

Cordarrelle Patterson to da Bears 2/10

Shit.....

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Shit.....

My sentiments too.

 

[BigKen]

Before I went to bed last night I was listening to Boston Sports Tonight. A thought hit me like a slap in the face. Why are there so many rumors floating around the Patriots? Simple....the Boston media has nothing to report so they start talking amongst themselves about what they think might happen and then report what they were talking about using the magical "Unnamed Sources". Right now, New Ypork, Cleveland, Oakland and Green Bay all have tons things to discuss because their teams have been very active and at 4:00 PM today, they camn all sign the free agenst they went after. The Boston media is praying that the Patriots will at least 'say' something that they can sink their teeth into and speand a couple of days writing, analyzing and rewriting about. Look out if the Rosen trade is announced at 4:02 PM.

 

[YankeeRebel]

Hell the Patterson loss does not bother me a bit, he was basically a 4th level RB with some ST gifts. No way I would offer him a decent size deal.

 

[BigKen]

According to Ian Rapaport of the NFL Network, the Miami Dolphins have agreed to a 1-year deal with former Patriots defensive back, Eric Rowe.


Rowe, 26, has played in just one full NFL season during his four-year career. The former Philadelphia Eagles second-round pick, was a top-tier prospect in 2015.

His versatility allows him to play on the outside, inside, and on special teams. Rowe also spent some time at safety during his time in Philly.

Throighout his career, Rowe recorded 82 total tackles and 2 interceptions. This is a low-risk, high-reward signing for the Dolphins.

 

[BigKen]

Le’Veon Bell signs with New York Jets

By Manish Mehta |
PUBLISHED: March 13, 2019 at 2:40 am | UPDATED: March 13, 2019 at 7:10 am


The Jets have landed the biggest fish in free agency.

Gang Green agreed to a four-year, $52.5 million deal with superstar running back Le’Veon Bell just after midnight Wednesday, according to sources. The pact includes $35 million in guarantees.

“I’m back in green baby,” Bell tweeted, referencing his days in Michigan State green. “Let’s get it.”

There’s no reason to sugarcoat it: This was a coup for Christopher Johnson, Mike Maccagnan and Adam Gase, who got one of the game’s biggest difference makers at a fair cost.

In fact, some might say that Gang Green got a relative bargain for a player looking for much more loot after sitting out the entire 2018 season in Pittsburgh after refusing to play on the $14.5 million franchise tag.

The Daily News first reported Tuesday that Gang Green made a best and final offer, before making it clear they would give Bell a short time to mull it over before they moved on to Plan B. (The Jets had been used as nothing more than leverage by free agents in the recent past.)

Bell’s market wasn’t nearly as robust as he had hoped in the run-up to free agency. He turned down a five-year, $70 million deal for the Steelers after the 2017 season because he deemed it a lack of sufficient true guaranteed money.

Regardless, the Jets just got a dynamic weapon for Sam Darnold, who could take his game to the next level with a game changer like Bell in the backfield.

Bell’s arrival should electroshock an offense that languished near the bottom of most statistical categories last season. The three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro is far more than just a running back. His pass-catching skills are reminiscent of a receiver. Gase should be able to deploy him in myriad ways to maximize his skillset.


“When he steps foot in this building, you’re going to get 100 percent from the guy,” free-agent defensive lineman Steve McLendon told the Daily News about his former Steelers teammate in December. “If anybody gets them on their team, they’re going to get a hell of a player. Just know that he’s going to bring the best out of so many people. Just imagine: He’d be the Jamal Adams on offense. Loud. Energetic. Confident… And he’s going to make plays.”

Adams left no secret this offseason that he was recruiting Bell to join the Jets, repeatedly sending public messages on social media and even sitting down with Bell’s agent and his own agent for an informal pow-wow at the Pro Bowl.

Bell is a game-wrecker in every imaginable way. He’s the first player in league history with 4,000 rushing yards and 2,000 receiving yards in his first 50 games. His patient running style has turned him into arguably the best player at his position.

“I thought he was a great teammate,” left tackle Kelvin Beachum, who spent three seasons with Bell in Pittsburgh, told the News in December. “He came to work. He did support his guys both in the locker room and outside the locker room. I have the utmost respect for him. He’s a great phenomenal worker and brings people along with him.”

“I think he has a desire to prove people wrong that say that he took this year off and then he’s going to shut it down (after getting paid),” Beachum added. “I think he has even more of a chip on his shoulder to actually go and do something… He’s already done something that (few) have ever done. Now to come back to do something that’s never been done: take a year off and really have that super type of year. That’s the type of mindset that he has… instead of, ‘Well, I got my money, so I’m going to shut it down.’”

There were fair concerns on One Jets Drive about the 27-year-old Bell’s wear and tear (1,635 career touches in 66 games), two league suspensions and motivation to play after landing a big payday, but team brass ultimately concluded that the benefits outweighed the risks.

 

[sharkymcwrath]

Le'Veon Bell is a fucking moron. No way around it. Gave up 14 million to make 13 million all while losing a year at 14 million and now plays for an embarrassment of a team. I give him one season, maybe two, before he pulls a whiny bitch move.

 

[BigKen]

WR Tyrell Williams signed with the Oakland Raiders this afternoon. Raiders will release Jordy Nelson. Is he worth looking at or is he another Eric Decker. he did have 65 catches and 7 TDs in 2018.

 

[sharkymcwrath]

WR Tyrell Williams signed with the Oakland Raiders this afternoon. Raiders will release Jordy Nelson. Is he worth looking at or is he another Eric Decker. he did have 65 catches and 7 TDs in 2018.

I definitely think Nelson would be worth a look. Worst case scenario he doesn't make the roster. I would imagine he could be had for a decent price.

 

[Southieinnc]

Hell the Patterson loss does not bother me a bit, he was basically a 4th level RB with some ST gifts. No way I would offer him a decent size deal.

But I'll miss him as the "wild card"

 

[Yankee Traveler]

But I'll miss him as the "wild card"

Yeah, this.
Fun to watch with the ball in his hands, and a good attitude too.

 

[BigKen]

DT Malcolm Brown will be signing with the Saints. Reportedly 3 years/$15M. Lot more than he's worth after a lackluster 2018.

 

[YankeeRebel]

DT Malcolm Brown will be signing with the Saints. Reportedly 3 years/$15M. Lot more than he's worth after a lackluster 2018.

I think the Pats will draft a DT this year anyway he showed a lot of potential but never really panned out IMO

 

[cdumler7]

Golden Tate to the Giants.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Golden Tate to the Giants.

Nor surprising after letting Brown go.