2018 NFL Offseason Trades and Free Agent News

helimachoptor

Differing view on the Sherman self negotiated deal

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/03/12/richard-sherman-five-missteps-negotiating-his-contract-with-ers/DeOmLJypHmxvk5Ev1V5z7H/amp.html?__twitter_impression=true

helimachoptor

helimachoptor wrote: »

Differing view on the Sherman self negotiated deal

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/03/12/richard-sherman-five-missteps-negotiating-his-contract-with-ers/DeOmLJypHmxvk5Ev1V5z7H/amp.html?__twitter_impression=true

never mind i see mike has posted it on the previous page

paulie21

Sammy Watkins expected to sign with the Chiefs for 3 years and $48 million

the baby bull elephant

paulie21 wrote: »

Sammy Watkins expected to sign with the Chiefs for 3 years and $48 million

Hill, Watkins, a good ground game and Mahomes arm strength should see some fun plays!

nerd69

Jesus that's a lot of money for Watkins Allen Robinson got screwed

conor222

paulie21 wrote: »

Sammy Watkins expected to sign with the Chiefs for 3 years and $48 million

It looks like overpaying to me, ill be very interested in seeing the details of the deal. If its bascally 10 a year plus high incentives (eg. 2 mil for all pro, 2 mill for >1000y/8td etc) then I'd be happy but we'll see.

that said, if I remove the money element I'm very excited for what this offence will look like next year, 4 verticals all day?
Hunt, Hill, Watkins, Kelce, Conley with Robbinson to come in and spell the WR3 spot. fun

conor222

Apparently Chiefs also acquiring LB Anthony Hitchens as well, ballpark 9 mil/year

Oat23

nerd69 wrote: »

Awesome pickup by the bears I think he's an upgrade over Alshon

I've forgotten what it feels like to reach the RZ and have a receiver talented to the point it doesn't matter that everyone in the stadium knows you are going to throw to him because he'll still win it.

Very happy to have Robinson and it looks to be a good deal for everyone. If it doesn't work out it's only a 3 year deal with around $25m guaranteed. If it does work out Robinson has another chance to get a big contract when he's 26/27.

Foxtrol

Norwell has agreed to join the Jags for 5 year $66.5m contract. I’d hoped they’d be making moves in the offseason to have a more varied attack but between this, re-signing Bortles, and letting Robinson go it looks like they’ll be even more committed to the run next year.

Slightly disappointed that the 49ers didn’t get him and one of Robinson or Watkins. Not too worried about OG, with there being still depth in FA and the draft. With WR, it wasn’t a massive need so I never thought they were going to overpay. We’ve learned that we must wait on the details of the contracts before judging, but at this stage both look like they may fall into that category (more so Watkins).

Oat23

Trey Burton signing with the Bears also. 4 years/$32m.

Pace has landed his top WR target and top TE target so far. Burton and Shaheen..maaaan. So much potential there over the next few seasons. I'm chugging the kool aid and it's only March.

thomond2006

Dion Sims is a likely cut so. That would save 6m per Spotrac.
Robinson signed for a little cheaper than Watkins.

I'm very happy so far.

Foxtrol

49ers sign Richberg from the Giants. Happy with the signing but didn’t expect him after re-signing Kilgore. Wonder if they move one to OG or Richberg becomes starter at C and Kilgore moves is cover. Agile guy that Shanahan likes and I’d hope much cheaper than Norwell.

Between this and missing out on Norwell the Giants look more and more likely to take Nelson or trade down to get picks to fill holes.

paulie21

Cousins signing a fully guaranteed 3 year deal with the Vikings according to Schefter

Billy86

Fuckity fuckity fuck.

cosatron

Billy86 wrote: »

Fuckity fuckity fuck.

Rodgers is going to get paid :eek: any word on what cousins is getting

paulie21

cosatron wrote: »

Billy86 wrote: »

Fuckity fuckity fuck.

Rodgers is going to get paid :eek: any word on what cousins is getting

$86 million

nerd69

paulie21 wrote: »

$86 million

Fully guaranteed apparently

cosatron

paulie21 wrote: »

$86 million

28.6m per year. Rodgers is going to want 30m a year now unless he takes a hometown discount which is unlikely. Hopefully it will be back loaded until we get a bit of restructuring done.

TOss Sweep

Brees will expect to be earning more than Cousins and Jimmy G. Saints are going to have to pony up to keep him it seems

Mr. Guappa

TOss Sweep wrote: »

Brees will expect to be earning more than Cousins and Jimmy G. Saints are going to have to pony up to keep him it seems

He's agreed a 2-year extension at $25 million per year.

TOss Sweep

Mr. Guappa wrote: »

He's agreed a 2-year extension at $25 million per year.

Damn didn't even see that. Mad to think he is earning less than Cousins and Jimmy G

Oat23

cosatron wrote: »

28.6m per year. Rodgers is going to want 30m a year now unless he takes a hometown discount which is unlikely.

A-rod doesn't have the burden of taking care of his family financially like most other QBs do so perhaps he will accept less.

nerd69

Oat23 wrote: »

A-rod doesn't have the burden of taking care of his family financially like most other QBs do so perhaps he will accept less.

Rogers does not have the luxury of trusting his front office to spend the money wisely

Knex*

Lions fans must be happy with getting Stafford's deal done last year when they see a deal like that.

First fully guaranteed contract in the NFL, highest ever average per year, and he's the third best QB in the Division.

mikemac2

Ravens cut or about to cut
Danny Woodhead RB
Austin Howard OT
Lardarius Webb DB

I’ll miss Webb
Had a nine year career in Baltimore and for a three year spell was our best defensive back and arguably our best defensive player. That was a number of years ago and today is a backup safety

Jolly Red Giant

Bradford to Arizona - 1 year $20million with $15m guaranteed

Jolly Red Giant

The QB stakes are going ballistic - and the Cards will still have to try and trade up to get a QB to replace Bradford

the baby bull elephant

Knex. wrote: »

Lions fans must be happy with getting Stafford's deal done last year when they see a deal like that.

First fully guaranteed contract in the NFL, highest ever average per year, and he's the third best QB in the Division.

Yep tends to be the standard with these big deals, everyone flips out for a bit and then the next big name signs their contract.

Only one I can think of that still looks bad (not that I ever thought Stafford's did) is Flacco's.

Knex*

Jolly Red Giant wrote: »

Bradford to Arizona - 1 year $20million with $15m guaranteed

Very interested in seeing how he gets on. I still believe Bradford has bags of talent.

Jolly Red Giant

Knex. wrote: »

Very interested in seeing how he gets on. I still believe Bradford has bags of talent.

if he wasn't as fragile as a china doll