NFL Signings - Page 6

johnnyshaka · 03-13-2006, 01:31 PM

TE Matt Schobel has signed with the Eagles...or rumour has it. Minor deal, but a deal nonetheless.

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/spo...l/14079604.htm

Lawley · 03-13-2006, 05:32 PM

Antonio Bryant - San Francisco 49ers - 4 years, $15M

I think hes a nice pickup after losing Brandon Llyod, which i thought was stupid.

Slackker · 03-13-2006, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Vris

I am very disappointed that neither Givens nor Vinatieri has resigned with New England.

I'm sure Vinatieri will be back, but I'd be VERY surprised to see Givens in a Patriots uniform. I mean.. why would they even want him back?

QuestGAV · 03-13-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Slackker

I'm sure Vinatieri will be back, but I'd be VERY surprised to see Givens in a Patriots uniform. I mean.. why would they even want him back?

Because he's the 2nd best receiver on the team and 3-5 are a pretty far cry from him?

Vris · 03-13-2006, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by QuestGAV

Because he's the 2nd best receiver on the team and 3-5 are a pretty far cry from him?

Exactly. The Pats pride themselves on depth, but they have none at WR.

marc · 03-13-2006, 06:49 PM

DE Darren Howard from New Orleans has signed a 6 year deal with the Eagles.

Very nice pickup.

TheRockCT · 03-13-2006, 06:51 PM

Just a couple of other signings, no terms on any of these but they can be found on most major sports sites:

Cowboys signed LB Akin Ayodele to a 5-year deal.
Saints signed LB Scott Fujita to a 4-year deal.

QuestGAV · 03-13-2006, 06:51 PM

The Eagles' cap management skills make me jealous, even as a Patriots fan.

marc · 03-13-2006, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by QuestGAV

The Eagles' cap management skills make me jealous, even as a Patriots fan.

I'm not sure what happened with Bentley but they had reached a verbal agreement and then he turned and went to Cleveland. That would have been a HUGE signing.

I'm guessing the 800 extensions to free agent signing period plus the added cap space didn't help them.

Slackker · 03-13-2006, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by QuestGAV

Because he's the 2nd best receiver on the team and 3-5 are a pretty far cry from him?

But.. he's not on the team.

He also can't play a full season, won't sign as cheaply as he did last year, and the Patriots played better (in terms of winning) in the past two seasons when he wasn't a big part of the gameplan. His route running needs some work, and he's not as big of a vertical threat as the Patriots would like in the #2 spot. Other teams may overvalue him, seeing as how the remaining crop of FA WR's pretty much sucks. If they don't.. of course there's a chance he'd be back, but I'd be surprised if some team isn't stupid enough to think he's good enough to play in the #1 spot.

By the way.. saying he's better than Zuriel Smith, Childress and McGrew or whoever the heck their #5 would be right now.. isn't much of a selling point. That's assuming Bethel Johnson jumps to #2 on the Patriots roster of actual signed players for the moment.

QuestGAV · 03-13-2006, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Slackker

By the way.. saying he's better than Zuriel Smith, Childress and McGrew or whoever the heck their #5 would be right now.. isn't much of a selling point. That's assuming Bethel Johnson jumps to #2 on the Patriots roster of actual signed players for the moment.

He was significantly better than 3-5 last year as well when it was Troy Brown, Johnson, etc. This is a much better team with Givens present than not. I don't think the Pats should keep him at any cost or anything stupid like that, but he's a solid weapon who they should make an effort to keep. They certainly should want him back. I'm not sure where you got that idea.

Dxgarnett · 03-13-2006, 07:45 PM

Giants signed CB R.W. McQuarters to a three year, $6 million contract.
Redskins and DE Andre Carter have agreed on a six-year, $30 million contract.
Panthers signed DT Damione Lewis to a two-year deal worth $6-8 million.

rem · 03-13-2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by QuestGAV

The Eagles' cap management skills make me jealous, even as a Patriots fan.

How about the Skins' skills?

Raderick · 03-13-2006, 07:58 PM

I'm hoping, just hoping, on my knees, that San Diego will try to sign Drew Brees.

abailey3313 · 03-13-2006, 08:25 PM

According to CBS Sportsline, the free agent signing period ends on April 21 in preparation for the draft on the 29-30. So, just as a heads up to anyone who cares or might be interested, I'm probably going to be compiling off-season, pre-draft grades for all 32 teams.

Jeremy Weimer · 03-13-2006, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by abailey3313

According to CBS Sportsline, the free agent signing period ends on April 21 in preparation for the draft on the 29-30. So, just as a heads up to anyone who cares or might be interested, I'm probably going to be compiling off-season, pre-draft grades for all 32 teams.

I can't wait for the draft hype to start. It's always good times.

Vris · 03-13-2006, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by abailey3313

According to CBS Sportsline, the free agent signing period ends on April 21 in preparation for the draft on the 29-30. So, just as a heads up to anyone who cares or might be interested, I'm probably going to be compiling off-season, pre-draft grades for all 32 teams.

I care. And look forward to this.

marc · 03-13-2006, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by abailey3313

According to CBS Sportsline, the free agent signing period ends on April 21 in preparation for the draft on the 29-30. So, just as a heads up to anyone who cares or might be interested, I'm probably going to be compiling off-season, pre-draft grades for all 32 teams.

Sounds good, very much looking forward to it.

Vris · 03-14-2006, 12:53 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2368161

Givens, given the chance to be a #1 somewhere, couldn't turn it down. I feel sorry for the Titans now.

I also heard McGinest is awfully close to signing with Cleveland. Wonderful.

Storgers · 03-14-2006, 01:10 PM

[ugh] Losing Howard and Bentley should make the Saints even more fun to watch next season. [/ugh]

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johnnyshaka All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 680	TE Matt Schobel has signed with the Eagles...or rumour has it. Minor deal, but a deal nonetheless. http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/spo...l/14079604.htm __________________

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abailey3313 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,718	According to CBS Sportsline, the free agent signing period ends on April 21 in preparation for the draft on the 29-30. So, just as a heads up to anyone who cares or might be interested, I'm probably going to be compiling off-season, pre-draft grades for all 32 teams. __________________

03-13-2006, 05:32 PM	#102
Lawley Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cali/Montana Posts: 381	Antonio Bryant - San Francisco 49ers - 4 years, $15M I think hes a nice pickup after losing Brandon Llyod, which i thought was stupid.

03-13-2006, 06:49 PM	#106
marc Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7,505	DE Darren Howard from New Orleans has signed a 6 year deal with the Eagles. Very nice pickup.

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QuestGAV Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,010	The Eagles' cap management skills make me jealous, even as a Patriots fan.

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Vris Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere where I don't know where I am Posts: 3,251	http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2368161 Givens, given the chance to be a #1 somewhere, couldn't turn it down. I feel sorry for the Titans now. I also heard McGinest is awfully close to signing with Cleveland. Wonderful. __________________ None Blog it.

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Storgers Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 146	[ugh] Losing Howard and Bentley should make the Saints even more fun to watch next season. [/ugh] __________________ Formerly Delgadodawg USBA - Boston Pilgrims - '91 and '93 champs