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Bears to add more DEs?
11:06 AM ET
Chicago Bears

After it became clear that the Chicago Bears would not be getting Mario Williams, the attention turned to who they would be targeting at DE. Step 1 was re-signing Israel Idonije and that move was taken care of by Thursday evening. So what's next?

Three current FA names to keep in mind are Andre Carter, John Abraham and Mark Anderson, the latter of whom had 12.0 sacks in his rookie season with Chicago back in 2006 before fizzling out in later seasons. But one player who will potentially enter the mix for every team that needs a pass-rusher later on Friday is Kamerion Wimbley. Wimbley's current contract is of the cap-unfriendly variety, and is expected to be released by the Oakland Raiders before his bonus is due at 4 p.m. EST. It's also possible that the Bears will use an early-round draft pick on a pass-rusher.

Or, will Chicago just stick with Idonije as the starter opposite Julius Peppers? ESPN NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert ponders that possibility:

- Tim Kavanagh​

Kevin Seifert
Do the Bears want Idonije to start?

"The question is whether the Bears intend for Idonije to resume his full-time role, or if their pursuit of Jeremy Mincey (and possibly others) indicate they will continue searching for another starting option. The Bears don't have much depth at the position, which is why they were forced to play Idonije -- a longtime reserve/swing lineman -- on 84.4 percent of their defensive spans last season."

 

[Ray_Dogg]

Shoney's is offering Peyton Manning all the free pancakes he can eat every day if he signs with the Titans.

 

[Ray_Dogg]

Polian said yesterday the plan for a team would be to wait until the end of free agency so you can see where the Steelers cap number is. Then make a move based on what number you think the Steelers won't be able to match.

Brilliant. As of today it would take less than what Manningham is asking for.

 

[Ray_Dogg]

This is from yesterday but he won't say what. Damn those secrets.

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And I'm hearing the 49ers aren't done either on offense. It's hold your nose nasty.
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IF Randy Moss is RIGHT those San Francisco 49ers are going to be scary.

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@Kokopelli_49ers Don't mean to be a tease, but sometimes we get sworn to secrecy.

 

[Ray_Dogg]

Jamaal Anderson - DL - Colts

Free agent DL Jamaal Anderson will reportedly visit the Bengals.
The Bengals have set their sights low in replacing Frostee Ruster and Jonathan Fanene. Anderson and DT Andre Fluellen, also scheduled to visit, are purely backups.
Related: Bengals
Source: Joe Reedy on Twitter
Mar 16 - 11:26 AM

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Peyton Manning - QB - Colts

NFL Network's Michael Lombardi reports free agent Peyton Manning will throw for the Titans after his Friday workout for the Broncos.
"This is just another step in the process," explained Lombardi. "I don't think we're getting a resolution just because [Manning] is throwing for Denver." No date has been set for the Titans workout. There is no clear front-runner between the two AFC finalists, and CBSSports.com's Mike Freeman reports "there are at least two teams ready to jump into the fray." The Manning camp has spoken with both teams, one of which we presume is the 49ers.
Related: 49ers, Titans, Broncos
Source: Michael Lombardi on Twitter
Mar 16 - 11:50 AM

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Kamerion Wimbley - LB - Raiders

NFL Network's Michael Lombardi reports the Raiders will release OLB Kamerion Wimbley on Friday.
Wimbley is one of a handful of veterans, including Cardinals QB Kevin Kolb, Ravens LT Bryant McKinnie, Eagles CB Joselio Hanson, and Bills DE Spencer Johnson, with roster bonuses due. With Mario Williams out of the picture, Wimbley will immediately become the most attractive pass rusher on the market.
Related: Joselio Hanson, Spencer Johnson
Source: Michael Lombardi on Twitter
Mar 16 - 11:38 AM

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Evan Mathis - G - Eagles

After receiving a "nice" offer from the Ravens, free agent OG Evan Mathis is flying back to Arizona to "think about it" and discuss with his family.
The Eagles are "very much in it," says thesidelineview.com's Adam Caplan. "Stay tuned." Discussions are ongoing with both clubs, which could result in a bidding war for the best guard left on the market.
Related: Ravens
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Mar 16 - 11:35 AM

 

[SRPnVA]

Brilliant. As of today it would take less than what Manningham is asking for.

Jim needs to do his brother John a favor and take Wallace away from the Steelers.

 

[Ray_Dogg]

Made another thread on Manning

 

[AU_Fever]

Brilliant. As of today it would take less than what Manningham is asking for.

Ray, asides from giving up a first round pick, what would be Wallace's asking price? Would it be comparable to Vincent Jackson money?

 

[Ray_Dogg]

Ray, asides from giving up a first round pick, what would be Wallace's asking price? Would it be comparable to Vincent Jackson money?

Right now we don't know. Whatever it is would need to be high just in the first year. You could balance that back out in the following years of the deal. Like Polian was saying, wait till closer to the draft, look at their cap space and then shoot the number at him.

 

[CalamityX11]

No MM, no LLoyd!!!!!!!!!

Draft that nobody from GT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[h0ckeysk83r]

No MM, no LLoyd!!!!!!!!!

Draft that nobody from GT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I dont think he last until 30

 

[ChrisPozz]

Cedric Griffin is visiting with the Redskins today (Aaron Wilson).

Jamaal Anderson is visiting with the Bengals today, according to Anderson himself.

Schefter says the Dolphins are the favorites to sign Matt Flynn.

Ravens have made a contract offer to Evan Mathis (Sam Monson)

Sources close to Kameron Wimbley tell me the Raiders they will release him today (Michael Lombardi)

Scout.com: Mike Tolbert Profile

 

[Ray_Dogg]

Lloyd visit to 49ers was a favor to Condon:
Brandon Lloyd - WR - Rams

Sources close to the 49ers tell CSN New England that free agent Brandon Lloyd's visit with the team was likely a favor for agent Tom Condon.
It's customary behavior this time of year, done to help an agent show the rest of the league that there is a market for his client. So far, though, the 49ers are Lloyd's only known visit. His public campaigning to join the Patriots could be scaring off potential suitors.
Related: Patriots, 49ers
Source: CSN New England
Mar 16 - 12:45 PM

 

[luckyluke22]

This is from yesterday but he won't say what. Damn those secrets.

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And I'm hearing the 49ers aren't done either on offense. It's hold your nose nasty.
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IF Randy Moss is RIGHT those San Francisco 49ers are going to be scary.

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@Kokopelli_49ers Don't mean to be a tease, but sometimes we get sworn to secrecy.

I wonder - Alex and Manning share the same agent right? What if we are in the mix for Manning and Alex's contract has de-escalator clauses like Brooks' contract. That way if Manning can't play cuz of the neck, Alex gets starters money and the Niners have low risk. But it means he's in the backup role for 3 yrs, so what's the rush to sign- if Manning doesn't sign, they might remove the deescalating clauses

 

[Bemular]

I wonder - Alex and Manning share the same agent right? What if we are in the mix for Manning and Alex's contract has de-escalator clauses like Brooks' contract. That way if Manning can't play cuz of the neck, Alex gets starters money and the Niners have low risk. But it means he's in the backup role for 3 yrs, so what's the rush to sign- if Manning doesn't sign, they might remove the deescalating clauses

I think the playing time escalators remain due to Colin. I would be surprised if Kaepernick is not ready to take over at some point during this season. As I see it, Smith remains our starter only as long as his mistake-free football is winning games.

 

[Ray_Dogg]

Redskins sign Cedric Griffin to 1 year $2.5M contract.

 

[Bemular]

Matt Maiocco:

"The 49ers approach is that they're not gearing up for a one-year run but sustained success."

There it is.

 

[crash]

Matt Maiocco:

"The 49ers approach is that they're not gearing up for a one-year run but sustained success."

There it is.

Andrew luck??

 

[h0ckeysk83r]

Matt Maiocco:

"The 49ers approach is that they're not gearing up for a one-year run but sustained success."

There it is.

Great read

 

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To me it sounds like a bitter journalist speculating on behalf of his team / city:

Lloyd, the Patriots and 49ers
1:17 PM ET
Brandon Lloyd | Rams

Sources close to the San Francisco 49ers believe that inviting free-agent wide receiver Brandon Lloyd in for a visit was done as a favor to his agent, Tom Condon, according to CSN New England's Tom E. Curran. Why would that be necessary, though?

For the Niners, even if they don't really want to sign him as a free agent, Condon may be able to help them out with a future signing. In regards to Lloyd, Curran speculates that his open desire to sign with the New England Patriots may have killed his buzz as a quality free-agent option. By meeting with the Niners, he could conjure up the image of interest at least, which would help him get a better deal with the Pats.

In other words, if he wants to join the Pats and the Pats are the only team interested, Lloyd has no contract leverage.

- Tom Carpenter​