Free Agency/Franchise Tag thread 2011

I'd be fully behind bringing Bush in here, he would bring a dynamic to our offense that we've been missing for years. Let's get a NT, CB, WR and C/G early and see if we can pick up a punter somewhere along the way.

So I heard that FA has officially started??? Any word
it's in limbo, everyone seems to be waiting for the 8th circuit ruling

players are allowed to use team facilities, teams are allowed contact with players and off-season activities

I don't think that we'll see any FA activity yet though, they want to keep it consistent with whatever comes after the ruling, which may be as early as today

I'd be fully behind bringing Bush in here, he would bring a dynamic to our offense that we've been missing for years. Let's get a NT, CB, WR and C/G early and see if we can pick up a punter somewhere along the way.

What is his status? I don't think he's a free agent.

What is his status? I don't think he's a free agent.

I think he just thinks he's going to get traded since they decided to go with a newer model at RB.

I think Reggie is due 10M bonus so he'll be cut

I think Reggie is due 10M bonus so he'll be cut
Yeah unless they can get a trade offer reliant on a contract restructuring he should hit the open market

If we bring Bush in, I want him used as a wideout, preferably in the slot opposite of Moss. He won't hold up, or be very effective as a RB.

Moss, Armstrong on one side, Kelly and Bush on the other side.

When Kelly goes down, plug in Fred Davis in his spot in the 4-WR package. :D



If Rex is our QB, just load up the field with receivers and let him do his thing 50 yards down the field.

I think Reggie is due 10M bonus so he'll be cut

Gotcha. Well then I wouldn't mind bringing him here. He can be our change of pace back, and should be use a lot as a pass catching RB.

So, cut Albert...then we can afford Bush.

Honestly, his asking price is going to be too high for his contributions and injury risk. He makes some spectacular plays, but overall, he's been a disappointment. Maybe he was just overhyped or maybe it's his ego, but he just isn't a full-time RB. His real value is on punt returns and receiving in the open field.

So, cut Albert...then we can afford Bush.

Honestly, his asking price is going to be too high for his contributions and injury risk. He makes some spectacular plays, but overall, he's been a disappointment. Maybe he was just overhyped or maybe it's his ego, but he just isn't a full-time RB. His real value is on punt returns and receiving in the open field.

Who's going to offer him big money as a situational guy though?