LIONS 2014 FREE AGENTS THREAD (all positons)

[LPinSLC]

That's nearly 1.9 million in savings, if I'm not mistaken... Dr. Evil called that one a month ago...

Also a 100K bonus

 

[RobBase]

I've never even heard of that guy.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

I've never even heard of that guy.

He was brought in as a FA in 2012 as a backup G and C...

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

49'ers and Boldin agree on 2 year 12 million contract. 9 million guaranteed.... Kind of lets you know the market with this signing and Philly's Riley Cooper 5 year 25 million contract...Cooper gets 8 mil in full guarantees and 2 mil in injury guarantees.... These two contracts appear to be a bit steep, IMO...

 

[RobBase]

Lions signed DT Corvey Irvin, formerly of the Cowboys.

Irvin was released by the Cowboys last week. Irvin appeared in only six games last season, notching three tackles. Two months shy of his 29th birthday, Irvin will need an impressive camp to crack the 53-man roster.

Never heard of this dude either.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

Lions signed DT Corvey Irvin, formerly of the Cowboys.

Irvin was released by the Cowboys last week. Irvin appeared in only six games last season, notching three tackles. Two months shy of his 29th birthday, Irvin will need an impressive camp to crack the 53-man roster.

Never heard of this dude either.

When you release one player, you must fill the 51 man roster requirements to be in compliance for salary cap by the new league year...

 

[RobBase]

Jaguars released RG Uche Nwaneri.

Nwaneri, 30 later this month, started all 16 games last season and graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 16 right guard. He's spent his entire seven-year career with the Jaguars since being a fifth-round pick in 2007 and has started 92 games. His release saves the Jaguars $3.705 million, leaving Jacksonville with over $60 million in cap space. The Jaguars now need a starting right guard, left guard, and center. Left tackle Luke Joeckel is their only locked-in starter.

Mayhew probably has Shack on the phone right now trying to sign this guy.We all know how much Mayhew loves ex Jags players.

 

[LPinSLC]

Cortland Finnegan just got released.

 

[gvsulaker82]

Cortland Finnegan just got released.

Is he any good anymore? It wasnt that long ago that many of us were hoping the lions signed him.

 

[tpaulus_2]

Is he any good anymore? It wasnt that long ago that many of us were hoping the lions signed him.

Good in a Chris Houston kind of sense...

 

[Naughtymax]

Titus young, ryan broyles..lets not waste another pick hoping we find a complement to CJ.

The lesson there is 'no more head cases or serious college injury rolls of the dice' not 'never draft a WR high again'.

 

[gvsulaker82]

The lesson there is 'no more head cases or serious college injury rolls of the dice' not 'never draft a WR high again'.

I never wanted to draft a high wide receiver in the first place! Sober maybe. Anyhow I never said never, because cliche. I will say dont waste a high pick in this draft though due to multiple reasons

 

[tpaulus_2]

I never wanted to draft a high wide receiver in the first place! Sober maybe. Anyhow I never said never, because cliche. I will say dont waste a high pick in this draft though due to multiple reasons

What if Watkins is sitting there at #10 though?

What about the 1st round talent at WR that will still be there in the 2nd for us?

I know Mayhew's track record at the position has sucked, but this isn't the draft where we want to be passing on WRs because of prior bad luck/bad judgment, imo...

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

Possible FA targets by LIONS ?

8. James Ihedigbo, safety: He was among the biggest surprises on the Ravens defense last season. The Ravens, though, are moving in a different direction by shifting Matt Elam to strong safety. The team would be interested in keeping Ihedigbo as a core special-teams player, but he'll likely want to find a place where there's a better chance to play defense.

9. Corey Graham, cornerback: The Ravens won't be the only team interested in Graham, a starter for the Super Bowl team and Baltimore's interception leader last season. Detroit defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, the former Ravens secondary coach, may want to bring him to the Lions.

Free agency primer: Lions

March, 7, 2014

Key free agents: QB Shaun Hill; RB Joique Bell (restricted); WR Nate Burleson; TE Brandon Pettigrew; DE Willie Young; CB Rashean Mathis; S Louis Delmas.

Where they stand: Of Detroit’s major free agents, Bell is almost certainly returning to the team and Burleson and Delmas almost certainly will not after being released as cap cuts last month. The rest are likely headed toward free agency when it opens Tuesday. Detroit already took care of some of its free agents, Dominic Raiola and Don Muhlbach, bringing them back with one-year deals. Pettigrew and Young are likely to test the market fairly heavily and should have multiple suitors. Mathis’ age is a question, but he will end up somewhere next season. Whether it is in Detroit is an unknown. Hill has to make a decision if he wants to go somewhere he can push for a starting gig or if he is content backing up Matthew Stafford. Detroit’s other free agents either won’t be back with the team or should come cheap if the Lions want them back.

What to expect: The Lions are going to make a run at wide receivers and potentially some secondary help in free agency. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Detroit try to bring back Pettigrew, and to do it sooner in free agency before he can talk to more teams as one of the top free agents at his position. Pay attention to sure-handed wide receivers, as that was a major issue with the Lions last season. Also, the team could go after a mid-level safety and possibly a mid-level cornerback if either is available at the right price. Other than that, Detroit might look at value plays to bolster the offensive line and front seven. Backup quarterback could be interesting -- Luke McCown could be a target -- but again, that has to be at the right price.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

Keep an eye on former Caldwell Players in FA

Detroit Lions Final Free Agency Outlook and Predictions | Bleacher Report

Three former Caldwell underlings all fit roles that Detroit needs:

• safety Antoine Bethea
• wide receiver Jacoby Jones
• safety James Ihedigbo

Since releasing starter Louis Delmas, the Lions have a big hole at safety. It makes sense to connect players with familiarity to Caldwell's style and system.
Ihedigbo is coming off his best season, his first as a starter in Baltimore. Pro Football Focus (subscription required) graded the 30-year old as the 16th-best safety in the NFL in 2013. It's worth noting that new Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin was Ihedigbo's position coach in Baltimore.

Jones danced his way to hero status in Baltimore's Super Bowl season, and his deep speed is something the Lions covet across from Calvin Johnson. He's also an accomplished kick returner, which adds to his allure.


Players like James Jones, Emmanuel Sanders and Hakeem Nicks will all draw many suitors.
Expect the Lions to pounce hard on one of these players.
Each offers something a little unique and inherently useful for Detroit.


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...al-free-agency-outlook-and-predictions/page/3


If Pettigrew doesn't have a new contract in Detroit within the first few hours of free agency, he will likely not be back with the Lions next season.

 

[gvsulaker82]

Detroit Lions Final Free Agency Outlook and Predictions | Bleacher Report

Three former Caldwell underlings all fit roles that Detroit needs:

• safety Antoine Bethea
• wide receiver Jacoby Jones
• safety James Ihedigbo

Since releasing starter Louis Delmas, the Lions have a big hole at safety. It makes sense to connect players with familiarity to Caldwell's style and system.
Ihedigbo is coming off his best season, his first as a starter in Baltimore. Pro Football Focus (subscription required) graded the 30-year old as the 16th-best safety in the NFL in 2013. It's worth noting that new Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin was Ihedigbo's position coach in Baltimore.

Jones danced his way to hero status in Baltimore's Super Bowl season, and his deep speed is something the Lions covet across from Calvin Johnson. He's also an accomplished kick returner, which adds to his allure.


Players like James Jones, Emmanuel Sanders and Hakeem Nicks will all draw many suitors.
Expect the Lions to pounce hard on one of these players.
Each offers something a little unique and inherently useful for Detroit.


Detroit Lions Final Free Agency Outlook and Predictions | Bleacher Report


If Pettigrew doesn't have a new contract in Detroit within the first few hours of free agency, he will likely not be back with the Lions next season.

I would be happy with emmanuel sanders. Do not want the lions to waste money on nicks or james jones. Still hoping they sign ginn.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

GVSU, I totally agree with you on James Jones and ESPECIALLY Nicks... Ginn, E. Sanders or even AZ Cardinals Andre Roberts, I could get on board with.


Hicks was extremely over-rated coming out of UNC and pretty much the same in the NFL when considering all his foot, ankle, quad and hammy injuries. He is not worth the risk, IMO.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

Pettidrops and W. Young

Don't Overpay for Familiarity..... The 5 Moves Detroit Lions Must Avoid in Free Agency | Bleacher Report

Kyle Meinke @kmeinke Follow
Caldwell named Willie Young among players he's excited to coach. Guess that means Lions will try to re-sign him?

Paula Pasche @paulapasche Follow
Brandon Pettigrew now best option as free agent tight end. #Lions Mayhew said re-signing him is priority. Blog >> http://ow.ly/u7wbi

While it would be nice to have both players back in the den, Detroit needs to be very careful not to overpay for the familiarity.
If Pettigrew wants Dennis Pitta money, Detroit needs to hang up the phone on his agent with zero regret. Pitta agreed to return to the Baltimore Ravens for five years and $32 million, per The Baltimore Sun.
The two players are fairly comparable over the last three seasons:
................Games.... Receptions.... Yards... TDs...... Yards per Catch
Pettigrew....... 44....... 183............ 1760.... 10......... 9.6
Pitta ............. 36....... 121............ 1243.... 11........ 10.3

 

[RobBase]

Reports: Detroit Lions reach out to defensive backs T.J. Ward, Alterraun Verner | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Sounds too good to be true. It would be a home run to land either of these guys.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

Reports: Detroit Lions reach out to defensive backs T.J. Ward, Alterraun Verner | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Sounds too good to be true. It would be a home run to land either of these guys.

An extremely costly Home Run at that... it's only money but definitely a huge UPGRADE over what the current roster reflects


Did you see that GB's Sam Shields received a 4 year 39 mil contract ?