2007 NFL Off-Season Discussion Thread (Including Vick's troubles) (1 Viewer)

[Scott Merryfield]

The Pats signed Adalius Thomas to a bigger contract with a longer term commitment, so I think these two WR signings are just wisely not over-committing to players who haven't earned those guarantees. Kelley Washington certainly never set the world on fire in Cincy -- he was the #4 receiver whenever Chris Henry was free on bail .

They also gave Wes Welker more than a one year deal.

 

[Shane Martin]

Ryan Fowler who reportedly signed an offer sheet with Philly has changed his mind and has committed to the Titans 4 yrs 11.5 million. Not bad for a undrafted backup and special teams player

 

[Casey Trowbridg]

In response to his recent arrest, the Arizona Cardinals have fired assistant coach Richie Anderson

ProFootballTalk has this bit.


PFT also explains why Fowler backed out of the deal with the Eagles to sign the one with the Titans.

 

[Shane Martin]

He was scared of the boo'ers?

 

[Scott Merryfield]

He should be working for the Lions. An assistant coach can get arrested for driving nude through a fast food drive-thru at 2am and keep his job!

 

[Shane Martin]

The Packers are getting serious about trading for Randy Moss. Rumored in the deal is Aaron Rodgers.

There are also rumors that Dallas is trading Julius Jones. Personally I like this idea. I much prefer Marion Barber III.

 

[Tim Glover]

Julius Jones wasn't great last year but has had some good years. He can really be explosive...

 

[Scott Merryfield]

Those Moss for Rodgers rumors have been around for a few weeks. Supposedly, Green Bay wants to include Rodgers, but Oakland would prefer a high draft pick. If they work out a deal (especially if it includes Rodgers), then I think Oakland is a lock to draft Calvin Johnson first overall. This would then make the next few picks a little clearer, IMO. Detroit would take Joe Thomas or Gaines Adams, Cleveland would take Quinn or Peterson, and Tampa would take Gaines Adams or Thomas (whichever Detroit passed on). Jamarcus Russell would fall -- probably to Houston or Minnesota.

 

[Patrick Sun]

I shudder to think what kind of collegiate career Calvin Johnson would have had if he didn't have a so-so QB (Reggie Ball) throwing to him at GT.

 

[Shane Martin]

JaMarcus looks a Daunte Culpepper clone. Is this reasoning faulty?

 

[Brandon_T]

Yes and no. I think his ability to read a defense is probably better already than Culpepper's ever was. Remember, Donte looked real good when he had that Moss guy to launch the ball to. All he had to do was get it close and Randy could make the play. Russell's big problem might be keeping his weight in check. He can run, has a cannon for an arm and appears to adapt to defenses well. I would take him in a second over Quinn.

 

[Scott Merryfield]

I think you are actually being pretty generous towards Reggie Ball and his talent by labeling him "so-so". I only saw a couple of GT games, but Ball looked quite bad to me.

 

[Casey Trowbridg]

Seattle signs former Lions and Colts tight end Marcus Pollard.

Former Seahawk and current free agent tight end Jeremy Stevens was arrested for DUI.

Detroit signs CB Travis Fisher to a 1-year deal. He was a 2002 draftpick of St. Louis.

 

[Scott Merryfield]

Stevens was also found with a bag of marijuana in his possession. I'm sure his free agent stock just went up... in Cincinnati.

 

[Tim Glover]

 

[Shane Martin]

Titans sign CB Nick Harper(of the Colts) to FA contract. I guess they wanted insurance for Pacman aka Rainman if you visit PFT at all

 

[Casey Trowbridg]

"We weren't going to sign him, didn't take a look at him at all, but over the past couple of days we were alerted to his potential and knew he had to be a Bengal." /Marvin Lewis.

 

[Casey Trowbridg]

Branch recommended Patriots to Stallworth

 

[Dome Vongvises]

I love these Bengals jokes.

 

[Scott Merryfield]

Philly has signed WR Kevin Curtis -- 6 years, $32M ($9.5M guaranteed). I'm glad the Lions put their checkbook away on this one. I don't think Curtis is worth that kind of money.