Mega-Merge: 2010 Free Agency Rumors and Reports Thread

hence the whole second tier guys thing. They want to get as much money as possible, and the best way to do that is visit everyone that's interested.

We're talking to some of these guys already. They're the ones that take longer to sign as nobody's saying "hey kid we'll pay you what you want" to them. They'll be fielding offers from quite a few teams.

A lot depends on what some of these players are looking for in a deal. We're going to be in the markat for depth and role players, some of these guys are looking for starting positions which are not going to be avaliable. Can't blame guys for trying to find the right fit for their situation.

At this point I just want Foote, Clark and any of these weak guards and tackles.
I also heard Atogwe from the rams might be available? That would be absolutely amazing if we could get our hands on him.

A lot depends on what some of these players are looking for in a deal. We're going to be in the markat for depth and role players, some of these guys are looking for starting positions which are not going to be avaliable. Can't blame guys for trying to find the right fit for their situation.

Right, the one thing Shanny and Allen keep saying is they want to bring in guys for "competition at every position"...not only does it challenge and improve guys but builds depth...even with all the old vets they keep trying to bring in on the Oline, look how the Oline depth has been lately...undrafted free agents or practice squad fodder that never presented a challenge to the guy ahead of them.

Another thing about posters claiming the Skins are doing enough trying to sign guys...look at the free agent situation across the league by no CBA, there isnt a whole lotta guys to chose from. Teams were preparing for this and got their value guys in extentions or placed a tender to protect them. There isnt a ton of guys to pick from and in our situation, no thanks to Vinny, we had an opportunity to cut guys with some bloated salaries and age...we were the oldest team in the league...patience please we are not a playoff team next year

A lot depends on what some of these players are looking for in a deal. We're going to be in the markat for depth and role players, some of these guys are looking for starting positions which are not going to be avaliable. Can't blame guys for trying to find the right fit for their situation.

Yep, definitely a lot of things to consider, role being a big part, nice mention.

I guess nothing's saying that we have to keep these guys, who knows.

Could you point to a link sharing the diff zone blocking schemes such as the reid style and shanny's? Or a brief synopsis?I think Smart Football ran a feature on the different kinds of ZBS schemes a year or two years ago. I'll see if can dig it up.

The biggest difference is the reliance on the cut blocking in the Shanahan scheme to create huge cutback lanes. You don't really see the long cutbacks in other variations of the zone blocking scheme. It's still zone blocking, you're still blocking an area instead of a man, but every play in Shanahan scheme (and Kubiak as well), the backside end is under immense pressure to play the cutback.

Doesn't seem like it would be a major difference for a guard as opposed to the tackle, but I've heard otherwise.

I think Smart Football ran a feature on the different kinds of ZBS schemes a year or two years ago. I'll see if can dig it up.

The biggest difference is the reliance on the cut blocking in the Shanahan scheme to create huge cutback lanes. You don't really see the long cutbacks in other variations of the zone blocking scheme. It's still zone blocking, you're still blocking an area instead of a man, but every play in Shanahan scheme (and Kubiak as well), the backside end is under immense pressure to play the cutback.

Doesn't seem like it would be a major difference for a guard as opposed to the tackle, but I've heard otherwise.

Sounds good, I'll look for it, your description seems to be good enough though.

I'm kind of surprised RB Mike Bell hasn't been mentioned at all.

Wasn't he a Shanahan pick? And he ran kind of well for the Saints this season... I think I'd rather him over a 30-yr old back like Tomilinson, Parker, etc. ... he'd be rather cheap and already know the system.

But again... Shanny must not have been to impressed with him Denver... haven't heard of any interest from the Skins.

Ironically enough, Al Saunders' rushing attack never blocked the backside end either. But that was a different scheme. We weren't looking for the cutback as much as we were just trying to beat the backside end to the point of attack.

And it never worked. But damned if we weren't going to keep trying.

Foote is definitely a guy that I'd like us make an effort to keep him from visiting elsewhere, especially if the FO is thinking that Fletcher won't be around much longer. He definitely has some years left in him, barring injury.