Free Agency news and signings

[numone9er]

I don't think the hold up with Dumervil signing with the Niners will have anything to do with contract numbers...it won't get to that point because he will require that he goes to a team where he starts.

If I were him, I'd take a 1 year deal with a solid defensive team where he can start. Some place like the Falcons, Pats, Bears, Jets, Steelers. He can try to put up great numbers and then do free agency properly in 2014 when he's more likely to sign a long term big contract...he's only got a small window here where teams will still consider signing him to a long term deal.

He's an idiot if he goes to a 4-3 defense. He's much better suited for a 3-4 defense. The pats, ravens, and jets sound like his best options.

 

[NinerSickness]

By the way, the Greg Jennings signing was downright ridiculous IMO. He's not the most talented guy, he had an all-world QB, he'll be 31, and he's had injury problems. But they give him a monster 5-year, 47 million dollar deal?

The Vikings seem to enither make genius moves or completely stupid ones. There's very little in between.

Genius: Harvin trade
Stupid: Jennings.
Genius: a lot of their draft picks over the last 5 years.
Incredibly stupid: Christian Ponder.

They're still gonna be tough this year though.

 

[NinerSickness]

Here's a name I didn't know was out there as a FA: Sedrick Ellis. I didn't know the Taints cut him. I wonder how much he'd command. Dorsey's gonna play in the middle; Ellis could be a guy to back up all 3 spots if he came on the cheap (kind of like I was saying about Allan Branch).

I'd still want the Niners to draft Hankins and / or Carradine, but he could be a nice, cheap pickup.

 

[-AC-]

Here's a name I didn't know was out there as a FA: Sedrick Ellis. I didn't know the Taints cut him. I wonder how much he'd command. Dorsey's gonna play in the middle; Ellis could be a guy to back up all 3 spots if he came on the cheap (kind of like I was saying about Allan Branch).

I'd still want the Niners to draft Hankins and / or Carradine, but he could be a nice, cheap pickup.

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-AC-5. Sedrick Ellis/ Glen Dorsey- Again, rotation and depth. Two huge bust's who could resurect their careers with a strong contribution and showing on an already stout defense

Sick- "I didn't know Sedrick Ellis was a FA. I don't think he brings much. Dorsey at least brings experience in a 3-4. I'd be open to signing Dorsey for cheap if RJF doesn't re-up."

-AC- Sedrick Ellis never playing in a 34 defense is what intrigues me about him, he might be servicable in that rotation...

Sick- Have to disagree about Ellis. I don't think he'd be any good in a 3-4 at all.


This was back in February ^

http://www.sportshoopla.com/forums/san-francisco-49ers/92289-your-top-5-fa-targets-2.html

 

[JPurthe1]

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-AC-5. Sedrick Ellis/ Glen Dorsey- Again, rotation and depth. Two huge bust's who could resurect their careers with a strong contribution and showing on an already stout defense

Sick- "I didn't know Sedrick Ellis was a FA. I don't think he brings much. Dorsey at least brings experience in a 3-4. I'd be open to signing Dorsey for cheap if RJF doesn't re-up."

-AC- Sedrick Ellis never playing in a 34 defense is what intrigues me about him, he might be servicable in that rotation...

Sick- Have to disagree about Ellis. I don't think he'd be any good in a 3-4 at all.


This was back in February ^

http://www.sportshoopla.com/forums/san-francisco-49ers/92289-your-top-5-fa-targets-2.html

Tell me it is not so Sick?

 

[ChrisPozz]

Greg Jennings' contract contains $2.5M in incentives, he'll make $500K for any year he makes the Pro Bowl, with 18M guaranteed. Haven't seen any other breakdown yet, though.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Here's a neat list I ran into (spotrac). Career earnings for active NFL players:

1. Peyton Manning - $212,020,668
2. Tom Brady - $134,126,000
3. Drew Brees - $111,258,366
4. Eli Manning - $110,528,074
5. Champ Bailey - $103,582,535
6. Philip Rivers - $101,835,000
7. Julius Peppers -$99,335,000
8. Carson Palmer - $98,869,742
9. Michael Vick - $92,169,571
10. Larry Fitzgerald - $85,532,500
11. Matt Hasselbeck -$84,205,000
12. Dwight Freeney - $82,235,000
13. Joe Thomas - $78,950,000
14. Mario Williams - $78,100,000
15. Jared Allen - $77,452,469
16. Andre Johnson - $76,349,174
17. Tony Gonzalez - $76,341,935
18. Ben Roethlisberger - $75,588,500
19. Calvin Johnson - $71,974,763
20. Brian Urlacher - $70,150,000

 

[ChrisPozz]

And one for just 49ers players.

1. Leonard Davis - $62,860,000
2. Justin Smith - $62,750,000
3. Randy Moss - $61,644,571
4. Anquan Boldin - $54,845,000
5. Vernon Davis - $47,517,562
6. Glenn Dorsey - $38,455,500
7. Frank Gore - $38,112,957
8. Patrick Willis - $36,423,068
9. Carlos Rogers - $34,455,677
10. Donte Whitner - $32,132,000
11. Joe Staley - $30,219,750
12. Jonathan Goodwin - $24,122,750
13. Clark Haggans - $22,555,001
14. Michael Crabtree - $21,768,077
15. Ahmad Brooks - $18,905,750
16. Anthony Davis - $16,198,400
17. Parys Haralson - $15,456,000
18. Jim Harbaugh - $15,000,000
19. Ray McDonald - $14,696,652
20. Andy Lee - $14,196,496

 

[ChrisPozz]

Again, I'm just assuming all of these are accurate. Here are the highest cap hits in the NFL for the 2013 season:

1. Eli Manning - $20,850,000
2. Matthew Stafford -$20,820,000
3. Peyton Manning - $20,000,000
4. Drew Brees - $17,400,000
5. Philip Rivers - $17,110,000
6. Jared Allen - $17,063,956
7. Tony Romo - $16,818,833
8. Julius Peppers - $16,183,000
9. Tamba Hali - $15,500,000
10. Carson Palmer - $15,335,000

 

[Ray_Dogg]

CBS Sports' Jason LaCanfora reports that Elvis Dumervil has agreed to sign with agent Tom Condon.
Dumervil's fired player rep, Marty Magid, waived the five-day waiting period to hire a new agent, so he's now available to sign with teams immediately. The Ravens have Dumervil "firmly" on their radar and are expected to meet with him next week. The Titans and Patriots have also shown interest, though New England can likely be ruled out given their history with Condon.
Source: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter Mar 16 - 9:17 PM

 

[ChrisPozz]

Mike Garafolo:

TE Brandon Myers has agreed to sign with the Giants.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Moss remains unclear about NFL future - CBSSports.com

 

[ChrisPozz]

Rich Cimini:

The Jets announce the re-signing of PK Nick Folk -- a free agent who stayed. #Jets

 

[ChrisPozz]

Alex Marvez:

UFA #Falcons CB Brent Grimes visits Cleveland,@FOXSports.com has learned (sorry if someone else reported this)

 

[BINGO]

Chip Kelly adds to his arsenal
March, 16, 2013 9:23AM ET
By AJ Mass | ESPN.com

The Philadelphia Eagles already have DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Jason Avant and Riley Cooper at wide receiver, but that's not stopping the team from getting as many potential weapons as they can in order to implement a new look offense under new head coach Chip Kelly. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Eagles have acquired Arrelious Benn from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a trade involving an exchange of late-round draft picks. Benn missed the second half of last season with a shoulder injury that sent him to the injured reserve, but when he is healthy, he can - pardon the pun - shoulder the burden of punt and kick returns so that Jackson does not have to risk taking any unnecessary extra hits.

In that sense, even if Benn doesn't make an impact by running routes, if he can help to make sure the Eagles don't lose Jackson for any significant amount of time, then he's an asset well worth the minimal cost.

 

[deep9er]

Chip Kelly adds to his arsenal
March, 16, 2013 9:23AM ET
By AJ Mass | ESPN.com

The Philadelphia Eagles already have DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Jason Avant and Riley Cooper at wide receiver, but that's not stopping the team from getting as many potential weapons as they can in order to implement a new look offense under new head coach Chip Kelly. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Eagles have acquired Arrelious Benn from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a trade involving an exchange of late-round draft picks. Benn missed the second half of last season with a shoulder injury that sent him to the injured reserve, but when he is healthy, he can - pardon the pun - shoulder the burden of punt and kick returns so that Jackson does not have to risk taking any unnecessary extra hits.

In that sense, even if Benn doesn't make an impact by running routes, if he can help to make sure the Eagles don't lose Jackson for any significant amount of time, then he's an asset well worth the minimal cost.

this is why we need to lean..........defense! defense! defense!

 

[DoobieKeebler]

And one for just 49ers players.

1. Leonard Davis - $62,860,000
2. Justin Smith - $62,750,000
3. Randy Moss - $61,644,571
4. Anquan Boldin - $54,845,000
5. Vernon Davis - $47,517,562
6. Glenn Dorsey - $38,455,500
7. Frank Gore - $38,112,957
8. Patrick Willis - $36,423,068
9. Carlos Rogers - $34,455,677
10. Donte Whitner - $32,132,000
11. Joe Staley - $30,219,750
12. Jonathan Goodwin - $24,122,750
13. Clark Haggans - $22,555,001
14. Michael Crabtree - $21,768,077
15. Ahmad Brooks - $18,905,750
16. Anthony Davis - $16,198,400
17. Parys Haralson - $15,456,000
18. Jim Harbaugh - $15,000,000
19. Ray McDonald - $14,696,652
20. Andy Lee - $14,196,496

Wonder how much Brian Jennings has earned during his career as a Pro Bowl LS over the past 30 seasons.

 

[deep9er]

Again, I'm just assuming all of these are accurate. Here are the highest cap hits in the NFL for the 2013 season:

1. Eli Manning - $20,850,000
2. Matthew Stafford -$20,820,000
3. Peyton Manning - $20,000,000
4. Drew Brees - $17,400,000
5. Philip Rivers - $17,110,000
6. Jared Allen - $17,063,956
7. Tony Romo - $16,818,833
8. Julius Peppers - $16,183,000
9. Tamba Hali - $15,500,000
10. Carson Palmer - $15,335,000

so if Kaep goes to the final year of his rookie contract, AND continues to play like he is now (or close to it), won't he command near $20M/year?

being a top 'young' QB, i'd think close to it.

 

[Bemular]

Wonder how much Brian Jennings has earned during his career as a Pro Bowl LS over the past 30 seasons.

LMAO!!

 

[Ray_Dogg]

@MaioccoCSN: Free agent CB Nnamdi Asomugha is scheduled to visit the Saints tomorrow, according to a source.