Mega-Merge: 2010 Free Agency Rumors and Reports Thread

Dirtbag59 · 03-09-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by theJBexperience

vet minimum for Parker

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Originally Posted by tryfuhl

what?

Uh oh folks, it's the drunk cousin of "trade down no matter what." The dreaded Vet Min suggestion. Such a skillful negotiating tactic, how ever will Willie Parker counter? Oh and Willie Parker is giving them the finger! Man, BA didn't see that coming. Looks like a new door is in order. Come to think of it what was BA thinking? Offering a low ball contract to a productive 29 year old running back before training camp. Either way folks this negotiation is over.

celts32 · 03-09-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

By the way, the running back who I mentioned the other day will be cut soon but I couldn't figure out who it is...it looks like it's going to be Laurence Maroney. A guy I've mentioned in the past. Not sure, but I know the Pats are shopping him. They'll probably find a taker but if they don't find one by draft day, he's likely gone.

I want Maroney! I really believe Shanahan could get the best out of him.

NYCskinfan82 · 03-09-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by celts32

I want Maroney! I really believe Shanahan could get the best out of him.

Oh yeah if ne cuts him why not bring him in he's young 25, but don't give a draft pick for him.

celts32 · 03-09-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Why all the hate for Moss? The guy still has class speed. And Bryant is big and can make tough catches in traffic and over the middle while Moss stretches the field.

A good veteran combo to bring up the young ones too.

No hate...I think he's still a decent player...I just dont think he has any trade value.

theJBexperience · 03-09-2010, 08:48 PM

nothing like the old vet minimum joke to stir things up

PHazard · 03-09-2010, 08:49 PM

Yeah if Pats cant find a trade partner and end up releasing him then we would be stupid not to pick him up. Only 25 n easily would become the best option at RB in a weak free agent class

Pocket$ $traight · 03-09-2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

Derek Anderson sucks. I mean, seriously, he has no touch or accuracy on his short passes(Browns game against us in 2008) and just chucks it up there for grabs when he's pressured(basing this on a preseason game interception).

Hmmm. Sounds like some other QB that I have seen play....

Dirtbag59 · 03-09-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by theJBexperience

nothing like the old vet minimum joke to stir things up

Yeah, don't' think I didn't see that wink

Pocket$ $traight · 03-09-2010, 09:01 PM

Once again people need to calm down.

Parker may come back here.

Dansby - hit the lottery
Clifton - never wanted to be here and was paid very well for his skill set
Foote - Coming off a bad season in Detroit, wants the same or more than Fujita

Edit: I was surprised that we didn't sign Pashos given his relatively modest contract.

Does anyone think that Larry Johnson would be worth a look? Judging by his play in Cincy, I think he still has something left.

He is a moron but so is our starting runningback.

theJBexperience · 03-09-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

He is a moron but so is our starting runningback.

Man, how the mighty have fallen.

The Goat · 03-09-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

Once again people need to calm down.

Parker may come back here.

Dansby - hit the lottery
Clifton - never wanted to be here and was paid very well for his skill set
Foote - Coming off a bad season in Detroit, wants the same or more than Fujita

Edit: I was surprised that we didn't sign Pashos given his relatively modest contract.

Does anyone think that Larry Johnson would be worth a look? Judging by his play in Cincy, I think he still has something left.

He is a moron but so is our starting runningback.

The irony of the FA RB situation is the one guy who could still produce serious numbers, LJ, is also the biggest dbag of them all. Actually the other big names like LT and Westbrook are class guys. Johnson just isn't right in the head.

...maybe Shanny/Allen could straighten him out so I'll leave it up to them.

SmootSmack · 03-09-2010, 09:59 PM

KC was a favorite to land Maroney, but with them getting TJ that looks less likely. I think the Pats will hold onto Maroney for as along as possible, meaning I don't see him available before draft day.

I'd consider taking a look at Larry Johnson

Seems like Barry Simms could be close to signing, but who really knows

Pocket$ $traight · 03-09-2010, 10:19 PM

Seems like Barry Simms could be close to signing, but who really knows[/QUOTE]

Singing with us or another team?

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 03-09-2010, 10:22 PM

Simms would be a decent depth pick up.

Smoot any rumblings out of Ashburn on Lilja?

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 03-09-2010, 10:28 PM

I am so interested and intrigued to see our starting line up in Sept. I just want to get through the FA period, which for us will be around July 28th or so.

How is Allen with signing rookies to thier deals? Does he usually have hold outs?

03-09-2010, 08:48 PM	#1325
theJBexperience Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 579	Re: Mega-Merge: 2010 Free Agency Rumors and Reports Thread nothing like the old vet minimum joke to stir things up

03-09-2010, 08:49 PM	#1326
PHazard Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Originally Portsmouth, VA but now Ocala, FL Posts: 207	Re: Mega-Merge: 2010 Free Agency Rumors and Reports Thread Yeah if Pats cant find a trade partner and end up releasing him then we would be stupid not to pick him up. Only 25 n easily would become the best option at RB in a weak free agent class __________________ If "The Future is Now" why would we use our #4 Pick on a QB who will spend the 1st year on the bench?

03-09-2010, 09:01 PM	#1329
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 48 Posts: 4,261	Re: Mega-Merge: 2010 Free Agency Rumors and Reports Thread Once again people need to calm down. Parker may come back here. Dansby - hit the lottery Clifton - never wanted to be here and was paid very well for his skill set Foote - Coming off a bad season in Detroit, wants the same or more than Fujita Edit: I was surprised that we didn't sign Pashos given his relatively modest contract. Does anyone think that Larry Johnson would be worth a look? Judging by his play in Cincy, I think he still has something left. He is a moron but so is our starting runningback.

03-09-2010, 09:59 PM	#1332
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Mega-Merge: 2010 Free Agency Rumors and Reports Thread KC was a favorite to land Maroney, but with them getting TJ that looks less likely. I think the Pats will hold onto Maroney for as along as possible, meaning I don't see him available before draft day. I'd consider taking a look at Larry Johnson Seems like Barry Simms could be close to signing, but who really knows __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-09-2010, 10:19 PM	#1333
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 48 Posts: 4,261	Re: Mega-Merge: 2010 Free Agency Rumors and Reports Thread Seems like Barry Simms could be close to signing, but who really knows[/QUOTE] Singing with us or another team?

03-09-2010, 10:22 PM	#1334
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: Mega-Merge: 2010 Free Agency Rumors and Reports Thread Simms would be a decent depth pick up. Smoot any rumblings out of Ashburn on Lilja? __________________ Just win.

03-09-2010, 10:28 PM	#1335
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: Mega-Merge: 2010 Free Agency Rumors and Reports Thread I am so interested and intrigued to see our starting line up in Sept. I just want to get through the FA period, which for us will be around July 28th or so. How is Allen with signing rookies to thier deals? Does he usually have hold outs? __________________ Just win.

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