2011 NFL Free Agency Thread

Logan Mankins is now suing to become an UFA.
Will he stay in Brady land?
Will he be hella expensive if he jumps?

I have a feeling Mankins, Manning, and Brees don't go anywhere. VJ on the other hand...I think Paintrain called this the other day

Brees, Manning request own settlement terms - Extra Points - Boston.com (http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extra_points/2011/07/brees_manning_r.html)

I hope that Harvey Dahl is the first signing for Day 1 of the new NFL year. Resign Moss & J.Brown. I still feel we should sign a Left Gaurd as well. This will establish the competition at Center.
The combination of Brown and Dahl would be nasty for the running game.

Kris Jenkins announces retirement | ProFootballTalk (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/20/kris-jenkins-announces-retirement/)

Right tackle Ryan Harris warm to a Redskins reunion with Shanahan - Washington Times (http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2011/jul/20/right-tackle-ryan-harris-warm-redskins-reunion-sha/)

Right tackle Ryan Harris warm to a Redskins reunion with Shanahan - Washington Times (http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2011/jul/20/right-tackle-ryan-harris-warm-redskins-reunion-sha/)

A nice plan B is Brown doesn't sign with us. I'd prefer to keep Brown though.

I wonder if there's big market for right tackles this season? If not, think it would be possible to bring Harris in as back up? Suppose if Williams get hurt, we can move Brown to LT and have Harris step in as RT.. And same as if Brown gets hurt, then Harris can step in.

Yeah, considering both Harris and Brown could be considered injury prone, it sounds like it would be a good idea to try and get both. I think both would be able to play LT or RT at a sufficient level if injuries force them to.

As far as the size of the OT FA market, I'd really only also look at Marshall Yanda. Don't think the Ravens will let him get away though. Doug Free is probably going to get a huge contract (even if he does resign with Dallas, which is likely), so I dunno about him.

Alex Barron is a free agent.

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Tyson Clabo is available, as is Robert Gallery I believe but many believe he's probably got his future as a G