NFL 2012 Off-Season Thread

[Krimzon7]

Or, for the non fucking moron audience, A QB that led a iffy defense to a title and nearly won another,

I like you. Stop being a fucking moron on purpose.

I like that you like me, thanks. I like you too sir! An Iffy defense? Defenses don't throw three interceptions in AFC Championship games. Iffy Defenses don't throw Pick Sixes on fourth quarter game winning drives. in the super bowl that he led his team to, he threw for 247 yards, turned the ball over once, while completing half of his passes to a running back who accounted for 143 yards of offense. The Colts ran the ball 40 times that game (when's the last time you remember the COLTS running the ball more than 25 times a game?), and the two biggest moments of the game came on Devin Hester's KO return and the Kevin Hayden(sp) Pick Six that sealed the game.
But hey, The Colts won, he was awarded the MVP...Good on him!

and the loss to the Saints was closer to Manning's form than most fans will want to admit. The NFL is a harsh and brutally honest business. There's no shame and admitting that Peyton is one of the QB's we'll always talk about. There's also no shame in admitting he's closer to Dan Marino than Joe Montanna.

[Gonzo]

Peyton is good, but he is no Eli.

[Nark Order]

Well, right. Peyton doesn't look like he has Downs Syndrome.

[CSL]

http://ph.cdn.photos.upi.com/collection/upi/8e1fbca7069f92b044472f62b1acc435/Super-Bowl-XLII-New-York-Giants-vs-New-England-Patriots-in-Glendale-Arizona_2.jpg

http://i1.squidoocdn.com/resize/squidoo_images/590/draft_lens1584041module156797837photo_1328506986eli-superbowl

two big shiny bookends to block out the hater-adeitudeingtoness

[Nark Order]

I'm not taking anything away from his ability, he just looks legitimately retarded. Like if I ran into him on the street I would feel like I had to help him across the crosswalk.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Eli restructured his contract, giving the Giants an extra $7 million in cap room to play with.</font> :love:

[Gonzo]

Well, right. Peyton doesn't look like he has Downs Syndrome.

I'm not taking anything away from his ability, he just looks legitimately retarded. Like if I ran into him on the street I would feel like I had to help him across the crosswalk.

Damn bro, that bait was for someone who was going to act retarded. Not flip it around. :(

[Crimson]

Ok people put up your guesses as to where Peyton ends up..I'm going to say he goes tooo....the MIAMI DOLPHINS

[Reavant]

no way he ends up in miami. Miami is going to grab Flynn from green bay. Especially because a former coach of his is there.

peyton goes to arizona... best situation for him.

[Emperor Smeat]

Realistically its between 4 teams: Miami, Arizona, Washington, and KC.

Miami will provide him with a warm weather stadium and instantly becomes their starter. Only concern is the rest of the division because of Miami's poor record once winter arrives.

Arizona could get him but then they would admit the Klobb experiment was a failure and can't afford to tie up a huge amount of money between Klobb and Manning.

Washington already admitted they are willing to destroy their future hopes just to cash it all in with a gamble the next 1-2 years with Manning.

KC would be more of following the similar route Montana did and they already have a decent QB in Cassel who has experience as a backup. Division is also the weakest so they easily become the favorites.

Of all of those places, I can see him going to KC if he wants to win or Arizona if he wants a big contract. Miami is like Washington where he'd have to worry about divisional games considering both division have defenses that love to play physical.

[FearedSanctity]

Broncos apparently still seriously in the running for Peyton.

Vic Lombardi ‏ @VicLombardi
This Manning-to-Denver thing is heating up again. So says someone close to the situation.....that's all I got.

ESPN's Chris Mortensen estimated to radio station Arizona Sports 620 that free agent Peyton Manning (neck surgeries) is "85-90 percent healthy."
Mort suspects Manning will make a final decision "within three to four days." He also confirms the Broncos are a more serious candidate than commonly believed while suggesting Houston would top the list if they were interested (not happening). Despite speculation to the contrary, Mortensen insists Manning will not go to the "highest financial bidder," placing football priorities first.

Think Denver has just as much to offer as any other team. Good run game, good young receivers in Thomas and Decker (not including Wayne probably going where Peyton goes) and a solid line. The defense is also pretty good and only going to get better.

[McLegend]

I heard on the radio Manning wants to stay in the AFC.

I would think he would want to go to a dome team, and therefore the Cardinals I think would be the best choice.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I'd say Miami. Warm weather, solid #1 WR, already has a place there, 2 games against Brady. Seems like the best spot.

[McLegend]

Larry Fitzgereld is better.

[Nervous Ferret]

I dunno. I feel like arguements could be made for the Dolphins, Chiefs, Cardinals, Broncos, Texans (if they are pursuing or w/e), and even the gay ass Jets could be considered. Can't see him going to the Redskins, think I am pretty safe in ruling them out.


If I took everything i know/think about Peyton and pretended to be him this is the order of appeal I think he would have

Texans
Chiefs/Broncos (idk)
Cardinals
Dolphins
Jets

[RP]

I cried guys...

[Skippord]

sports crying doesn't count

[Ermaximus]

Manning pretty much already said Washington can kiss his ass and he won't play for them so they're out.

[Droford]

I dunno. I feel like arguements could be made for the Dolphins, Chiefs, Cardinals, Broncos, Texans (if they are pursuing or w/e), and even the gay ass Jets could be considered. Can't see him going to the Redskins, think I am pretty safe in ruling them out.


If I took everything i know/think about Peyton and pretended to be him this is the order of appeal I think he would have

Texans
Chiefs/Broncos (idk)
Cardinals
Dolphins
Jets

Texans and Chiefs dont need QBs. Broncos probably do need a QB but there would probably be riots if they don't keep on with Tebow.
Jets dont stand a chance just on principle of both Mannings playing in NY.

The idea of Peyton Manning playing for the Cardinals is ridiculous, but they're in a decently winnable division with most of the parts in place.

[Hanso Amore]

I think the only way Elway could unseat Tebow and NOT have a riot is if he landed Manning...WIN WIN

[Nervous Ferret]

Oh hey should we take our slightly above average team and hope Matt Cassel takes us to the Superbowl or should we say "Fuck Matt Cassel" and take a gamble on one of the best quarterbacks ever


Oh nah dude, Matt Cassel all the way


Fuck you

[FearedSanctity]

For Peyton the road to the playoffs in the AFC is easiest in the West. Broncos, Chiefs and Raiders are all still trying to get their shit together while the Chargers are just trying to not collapse completely.

I THINK WE COULD DO THIS, BROS

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I think it'll be the Dolphins. He already has his main protection (Long), a #1 wideout (Marshall), a 1,000 yard rusher who can also catch passes (Bush), an offensive-minded head coach, and a team that played a lot better down the stretch. I have no idea what the Dolphins' cap situation is, but could you imagine if they got Reggie Wayne or somebody to follow Peyton there as well? Peyton would have some awesome weapons and I think they'd be an immediate contender.

Everybody has Flynn going to Miami because of the coach...but if you're the Dolphins and you can pick between Manning or Flynn, it's a no brainer.</font>

[Innovator]

I thought Wayne said he'd love to go along with Peyton.

[FearedSanctity]

Dunno, if I'm Miami I go with Flynn. If he's as good as he's hyped up to be then you have to go with him. I'd prefer the long term fix than the "quick! to the playoffs maybe!" patch

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah let's spend a shitload on a guy who's made 2 career starts instead of a future Hall of Famer.</font>

[screech]

Texans and Chiefs dont need QBs.

The only teams that "don't need QBs" are those that already have top tier QBs (GB, NO, NE, NYG - probably forgetting some). Other teams should be doing all they can to get Peyton, especially if they're on the list of teams for which he'd consider playing.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Even if the Texans throw their name into the hat, I'm not convinced that Peyton would actually go there even though they're supposedly the favorites if they enter the sweepstakes. I can't see him going anywhere else in the AFC South.</font>

[FearedSanctity]

A 36 year old future HOFer who just sat out a whole year with a fucked up neck that may never be the same or a young guy with seemingly a lot of potential? Look at it however you want.

Would it really take a shitload to sign Flynn though? I'm not sure, don't really know much about him or his actual value. And like I said, IF he's as good as the hype, and if anyone would know that it'd be their new coach. Though I guess them going hard after Peyton may answer that.

[FearedSanctity]

ESPN's Adam Schefter suggested Friday that the media "circus" that ensued after Peyton Manning touched down in Miami following his release by the Colts may have affected his outlook on playing for the Dolphins.
PFT's Mike Florio called it a "South Florida frenzy." Citing people who know Manning, Schefter reported that the helicopter chases were especially "jarring" for a person who is unaccustomed to over-the-top, paparazzi-style media coverage. Manning probably hasn't ruled out the Dolphins yet, but this is a factor he'll have to consider when contemplating whether to play for the Fins.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Flynn is going to land a big contract wherever he goes, I have no doubt about it. There will definitely be a team that overreacts to the 6 TD game. I'm not saying he's going to suck or anything, but I think there's a lot more risk involved. Peyton is obviously a way more proven commodity and as long as you have a decent offensive line I don't think his health is going to be an issue going forward.</font>

[CSL]

yeah, Schefter was talking potentially $10m a year for Flynn yesterday, which is mental

[FearedSanctity]

Ah the benefits of your free agent competition being Kyle Orton and Jason Campbell. Well until Peyton got released anyway

[Kris P Lettus]

I'm saying Cards (8 indoor games a year) or the Jets..

[FearedSanctity]

Albert Breer ‏ @AlbertBreer
... Last night, one executive involved in this quarterback derby provided me these two words: "Watch Denver."

[FearedSanctity]

Manning meeting with Elway and the Broncos in Denver tonight...

[ClockShot]

Please for all things holy, Peyton Manning goes to Denver. Make Tebow play second fiddle for a few years and learn.

[Emperor Smeat]

<font color=goldenrod>Flynn is going to land a big contract wherever he goes, I have no doubt about it. There will definitely be a team that overreacts to the 6 TD game. I'm not saying he's going to suck or anything, but I think there's a lot more risk involved. Peyton is obviously a way more proven commodity and as long as you have a decent offensive line I don't think his health is going to be an issue going forward.</font>

Agree, its the Cassel situation all over again. At least in Cassel's case, he had a whole season worth of games to beef up his value.

While Cassel isn't horrible as a QB, KC doesn't have the same system or structure set up like in New England. They've been trying to change it a bit but so far hasn't been that great.

[Innovator]

Adam Schefter ‏ @AdamSchefter Close
As @MikeGarafolo reports, Giants are releasing RB Brandon Jacobs.

[Droford]

The only teams that "don't need QBs" are those that already have top tier QBs (GB, NO, NE, NYG - probably forgetting some). Other teams should be doing all they can to get Peyton, especially if they're on the list of teams for which he'd consider playing.

I would have considered Schaub at the top of the 2nd tier of QBs under that top tier, how quickly people forget him after the Texans had to deal with TJ Yates for 1/2 a season. You bring in Manning and you risk them struggling with a new QB vs being the favorite in the AFC next year with a healthy Schaub, Mario Williams and Andre Johnson in that piss poor division..

[Innovator]

Earth Wind and Fire is just down to Fire.

[FearedSanctity]

Well this should be fun day...

Vic Lombardi ‏ @VicLombardi
BREAKING: I have details of another big Broncos story about to erupt. Need to confirm one thing. Stay on CBS4. Unrelated to Manning.

Vic Lombardi ‏ @VicLombardi
Sorry. Cant reveal until I get confirmation. I'd rather be right. Should have something by the evening news.

[Droford]

The Broncos brought in Weeden from OK St, he had dinner with Elway and Fox.

Im willing to bet Tebow is out one way or the other.

[FearedSanctity]

Actually they went to him in OK for their pro day, but that's just a minor correction. Like Weeden, wouldn't mind Denver taking a shot on him. Issue with his age is completely overblown IMO

LOVE Tebow, but Elway needs to just trade him. Deserves to be on a team that'll actually give him a shot, not just constantly try to replace him.

[FearedSanctity]

Vic Lombardi ‏ @VicLombardi
Two Broncos to receive 6-game suspensions for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. Names coming shortly.

:roll:

[Droford]

lol if one of them is Tebow.

that would be hillarious

[FearedSanctity]

Ryan McBean and DJ Williams. McBean is a FA anyway I believe and Denver's been looking to trade DJ for the last two seasons anyway. Fuck 'em both

[Droford]

I doubt that makes the news anywhere..hardly big news thats going to "erupt"

[Droford]

Apparently Brandon Jacobs could have more time to pursue his TNA wrestling career since he just got released.

[FearedSanctity]

And now TE Virgil Green is suspended for 4 games.

[Requiem]

Colts release Joseph Addai, Dallas Clark, Melvin Bullitt, Gary Brackett, and Curtis Painter.

Wow at a couple of those. Pretty shocked.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

And they are actively shopping Dwight Freeney.

What a time to be a Colts fan.

[Skippord]

lol apparently D.J. Williams got suspended for providing non human urine

[Droford]

Colts release Joseph Addai, Dallas Clark, Melvin Bullitt, Gary Brackett, and Curtis Painter.

Wow at a couple of those. Pretty shocked.

Im guessing Luck is pissed that Clark is gone.

[FearedSanctity]

Peyton still at Broncos headquarters with Archie and will be attending the Nuggets game tonight

[Crimson]

WTF is Archie doing there..Peyton's a grown man

[Reavant]

They fucking released Clark?!?!?!?! jesus christ!

[Emperor Smeat]

I think he's an actual legal adviser for both Peyton and Eli.

Had to look it up but he might also be a co-agent due to referring both to the same agency he was involved with during his playing days.

Colts also expected to release Reggie Wayne which will leave Luck with no real options unless they want to mimic what the Bengals did by drafting both a great QB and great WR in the same draft. Bengals got lucky that the Dalton-Green pairing meshed almost instantly instead of needing 1-2 years to develop.

[Droford]

If the Texans dont run away with the AFC South next season it'll be a shame.

The only other team that has a shot is the Titans, and they are barely a .500 team unless Chris Johnson decides he wants to come out of witness protection..

[DaveBrawl]

Peyton Manning in a Broncos jersey may cause me to openly weep for joy.

I still want Tebow, but who better to learn under than Peyton Manning & John Elway.

[FearedSanctity]

Manning staying the night in Denver and will keep meeting with the team in the morning

Also, Redskins trade three 1sts and a 2nd to the Rams for the right to draft RGIII

[Corndad]

Jets resign Sanchez long-term. Looks like only one Manning in NYC

[FearedSanctity]

http://i.imgur.com/AG1Um.png

[Skippord]

I will watch ESPN and jerk off if Peyton Manning signs here

[RP]

I feel like someone pee'd in my mouth

[#1-norm-fan]

DALLAS CLARK!?!?

REALLY!?

[RP]

Yah that happened

[RP]

Well, atleast I can still wear my Vintieri superbowl jersey

[Emperor Smeat]

Manning staying the night in Denver and will keep meeting with the team in the morning

Also, Redskins trade three 1sts and a 2nd to the Rams for the right to draft RGIII

Heavy price the Skins gave up although the Browns were offering the same with the only issue being if they would extend to include a 2nd round pick while Washington didn't hesitate.

Now the Rams don't need to worry about Sam Bradford sucking with all the extra 1st round picks they have to either replace him within 3 years or improve the team a lot.

[Crimson]

Was hoping the Browns traded instead. Dont really wana face RG3 twice a year

[Skippord]

allegedly the Broncos are still meeting with Peyton at a country club now

#thebroncospursuitofmanningiskindofrapey

[#1-norm-fan]

Jeez, that is a shitload to give up though.

[RoXer]

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[Evil Vito]

RG3 to the Skins? Bust = confirmed

[Triple Naitch]

He even kinda looks like Ricky Williams.

[MVP]

Can't believe the Skins traded all of those picks just to move from 6th to 2nd overall.

[Krimzon7]

Please for all things holy, Peyton Manning goes to Denver. Make Tebow play second fiddle for a few years and learn.

John elway would jettison tebow before you could say ah choo if he got manning

[Krimzon7]

The redskins have to be pretty fucking stupid. I love RG III but that's a kings ransom

[FearedSanctity]

John elway would jettison tebow before you could say ah choo if he got manning

Yeah, feel as though this is a given now. Elway seems to be looking for any reason to dump Tim, and Manning is the only name big enough to prevent the backlash from being too massive. What's likely to happen IMO if Peyton signs is Tim gets traded and Elway drafts a guy early to be groomed to take over after they get 2 or 3 years out of Peyton

[Nark Order]

Ugh. Now we might have to worry about the Rams at some point in the next few coming years as well. NFC West won't be the "NFC West" for very much longer at this rate.

[DrA]

With all of those first round picks Washington gave away you would think that they were getting Joey Galloway.

[DrA]

I don't think Griffin is going to be a bust though. RG3 is way too marketable of a nickname.

[Reavant]

It could also serve to equally useful to be used as a verb for failure

[Boomer]

The Falcons are going to let Curtis Lofton walk with the signing of Lofa Tatupu. Taking a big risk...whoever gets Lofton this offseason should be really happy.

That said, it probably also means that the Falcons are going after someone big. Mario Williams would make a lot of sense.

[Krimzon7]

I thought Mario Williams got franchised. I love tebow, he's a winner, and he's awesome. He deserves better than the Denver organization and Elway. I'm happy that broncos fans were loyal, and that tebow rewarded them with a magical run. But the office has treated him like shit. He needs to head to Jacksonville!

[James Steele]

No, the Bronco defense gave them a magical run.

[Next Big Thing]

The Falcons are going to let Curtis Lofton walk with the signing of Lofa Tatupu. Taking a big risk...whoever gets Lofton this offseason should be really happy.

That said, it probably also means that the Falcons are going after someone big. Mario Williams would make a lot of sense.

I hope that's where their going. Don't like the signing at all myself. I don't think Abraham is coming back though and the only reason to let Lofton walk is to save money for a bigger name.

Mario Williams and Ray Edwards healthy on the ends would be dirty.

[Next Big Thing]

I thought Mario Williams got franchised. I love tebow, he's a winner, and he's awesome. He deserves better than the Denver organization and Elway. I'm happy that broncos fans were loyal, and that tebow rewarded them with a magical run. But the office has treated him like shit. He needs to head to Jacksonville!

I will never convert to Tebow, but he has been treated pretty poorly. Might as well ship him to Jacksonville so they can sell some tickets.

Of the likely destinations, Arizona might be the better fit for Manning in my opinion.

[FearedSanctity]

lol if it really is between just Denver and Arizona can we just make Manning to Denver official already? Cards are $16.4mil OVER the cap, Denver is $44.7mil UNDER. Assuming Manning makes around $10mil a year, Arizona would have to clear at least $26mil in cap space

[Editor's note: The following list shows the cap space for each team, as of Sunday, March 11. Transactions occurring after 4:00 p.m. ET on Friday, March 9 are not reflected. For example, the Vikings will have more space as of Monday, due to the termination of the contracts of several players. Also, the Jets will have more cap space, given the extension of Mark Sanchez's contract.]

Bengals: $49.9 million under.

Broncos: $44.7 million under.

Buccaneers: $42.7 million under.

Jaguars: $40.6 million under.

Chiefs: $32.5 million under.

Redskins: $31.1 million under.

Bills: $30.8 million under.

Seahawks: $29.8 million under.

Titans: $28.1 million under.

Bears: $22.6 million under.

49ers: $21.8 million under.

Browns: $17.4 million under.

Patriots: $16.2 million under.

Chargers: $14.9 million under.

Ravens: $14.45 million under.

Dolphins: $11.8 million under.

Colts: $11.6 million under.

Steelers: $10.5 million under.

Eagles: $9.6 million under.

Vikings: $7.9 million under.

Jets: $7.1 million under.

Falcons: $5.8 million under.

Packers: $5.4 million under.

Saints: $5.2 million under.

Cowboys: $4.7 million under.

Rams: $1.2 million under.

Giants: $3.8 million over.

Texans: $4.7 million over.

Panthers: $5.3 million over.

Raiders: $7.4 million over.

Lions: $11.5 million over.

Cardinals: $16.4 million over.

[Skippord]

I bet Mystery Team signs him

[Droford]

The Colts should sign him. That would be a swerve.

[Emperor Smeat]

Would be pretty easy for the Cards to get under the cap but it requires them tossing out Kolb and not paying his bonus. Almost a similar situation like Indy where the QB makes too much money and Kolb had a really poor first year.

[Droford]

Its kolbering time!

[FearedSanctity]

Vic Lombardi ‏ @VicLombardi
Again, sources telling me Broncos are still the favorites. Tells me 80%. Not my number, the source's number. Source hasn't been wrong yet.
4 hours ago

Vic Lombardi ‏ @VicLombardi
Just heard from my peoples. Broncos now 95% confident he'll sign with Denver. Their number, not mine.
34 minutes ago

Vic Lombardi ‏ @VicLombardi
RT @MileHighMonday: Why so confident... what changed?----Broncos were contacted by manning TONIGHT
30 minutes ago

[Triple Naitch]

This whole Manning thing is like a shitty Ben Stiller movie. Tebow is the new girlfriend who everything is going great with, but all of the sudden the homecoming queen starts showing an interest in Ben Stiller.

The best case scenario is where Peyton signs and mentors Tim on how to throw. I guess that's the equivalent of Stiller having a threesome to end the film.

[DaveWadding]

Apparently the Lombardi thing was bullshit.

And cutting Levi Brown (which the Cardinals are going to do anyways) saves them $15 mil on the cap. That plus Kolb and minor other cuts (Heap and Chansi Stuckey) and the Cards are right there.

[Nark Order]

DaveWadding still trying to salvage this somehow.

Sorry, Dave. Doesn't look like it's going to happen. :(

[FearedSanctity]

Apparently the Lombardi thing was bullshit.

Dunno, probably. But there's something about the way all these tweets have come out that sounds like someone said something they shouldn't have. Wrong reports about anything are out there all the time and nothing ever gets said, yet as soon as Lombardi posted that tweet the Broncos FO are all over it denying it saying they wanted to be "respectful of the process". Plus Lombardi has been on the money about this Manning stuff from the beginning, so it seems a bit weird for him to be wrong now.

But yeah, like I said, he probably is wrong this time. Just seems odd to me

[DaveWadding]

DaveWadding still trying to salvage this somehow.

Sorry, Dave. Doesn't look like it's going to happen. :(

The only thing the Cardinals could do to drop the ball on this is bring in Kyle Williams.

[Nark Order]

The only thing the Cardinals could do to drop the ball on this is bring in Kyle Williams.

I say do it, you'll at least probably win the NFC West. :yes:

[Nark Order]

Look at how quickly the Tebow love has diminished.

Rest in Peace, Tim.

[FearedSanctity]

Oh the Tebow love is still there. I personally have just come to accept that there's no future for Tim here as long as Elway is in charge. Even if he can't land Peyton John's career is going to be one attempt to replace Tim after another. I'd rather Tebow go to a team like Jacksonville where the FO and the fans actually want and will appreciate him. He deserves a fair shot somewhere because he sure as hell isn't going to get it from Elway in Denver

[James Steele]

He hasn't gotten a fair shake in Denver? Bullshit. The front office's job is to make the team better, and if that means getting a legendary quarterback to replace a glorified fullback so be it.

[Krimzon7]

He hasn't gotten a fair shake in Denver? Bullshit. The front office's job is to make the team better, and if that means getting a legendary quarterback to replace a glorified fullback so be it.

Nah bro, tebow has been the red headed bastard stepchild that mcdaniels left behind after the divorce. Since mcdaniels was fired, Tim tebow has been loved by fans, and hated by management. Elway has public ally heted on the kid every chance he got. He only threw his lukewarm support behind him after the nation latched onto their winning streak. Denver management has every right to want a new quarterback, but they have been classless in their handling of Tim tebow. I hope they get manning, cut tebow and go 3-13.

[Ermaximus]

If Tebow comes to Jax, I don't see him being the starter. They've pretty much commited to Blaine, but Tebow would sure as shit put asses in the seats at Everbank Field. If anything, the Jags need to re-sign Mincey, snag Mario Williams, and then get a high quality WR in Justin Blackmon. Then again, Gene Smith does some weird shit on draft day.

[Nark Order]

If owenbrown thought Bronco's fans were supremely annoying before... I can only imagine what will happen if they get Peyton Manning.

[Kris P Lettus]

He even kinda looks like Ricky Williams.

I had a dream about the Saints picking Ricky Williams at some point last night..

I just remember being like "fuck Ditka.. DEUUUUUUUUUUCE!!"..

weird

[Ermaximus]

http://nbcsportsmedia1.msnbc.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/g-spt-120311-peyton-tebow-814a.nbcsports-grid-8x2.jpg

[Skippord]

we're a billboard loving people

[Ermaximus]

I bet Skippord voted for Tebow.

[Skippord]

apparently Peyton is visiting the Titans soon

dead inside now

[Ermaximus]

He's just shopping around.

[Hanso Amore]

I wish I followed a real NFL team. Bills arent even TRYING for manning, they know they have no chance.

[FearedSanctity]

apparently Peyton is visiting the Titans soon

dead inside now

This is likely the only time Peyton will be a free agent. He might as well see what's out there

[James Steele]

I'd like for him to go to Tennessee. The Titans have a soft spot in my heart since I'm the last generation to remember the Oilers.

[Emperor Smeat]

Going to laugh if Miami doesn't get Peyton considering how over-zealous the media got there and might have "scared" him out of town. He's used to playing and living in a more calmer area unlike the more hectic Miami area.

Him going to Tennessee would be a worst case scenario for the Colts because now they'd have to face him twice a season and nothing motivates a player more than playing against his old club.

[Ermaximus]

Going to laugh if Miami doesn't get Peyton considering how over-zealous the media got there and might have "scared" him out of town. He's used to playing and living in a more calmer area unlike the more hectic Miami area.

Him going to Tennessee would be a worst case scenario for the Colts because now they'd have to face him twice a season and nothing motivates a player more than playing against his old club.

Considering the Colts have almost nothing left on their team, I don't think it'd make too much of a difference anyways.

EDIT: I take that back, they still have Austin Collie.

[Skippord]

holy balls the Redskins got a ton docked from their Salary Cap

[CSL]

Tebow and Manning have the same amount of playoff game winning drives, crazyyyy

[Next Big Thing]

Well that makes RG III's first couple of years that much shittier. Daniel Sneider can't win for losing.

[DaveBrawl]

Nah bro, tebow has been the red headed bastard stepchild that mcdaniels left behind after the divorce. Since mcdaniels was fired, Tim tebow has been loved by fans, and hated by management. Elway has public ally heted on the kid every chance he got. He only threw his lukewarm support behind him after the nation latched onto their winning streak. Denver management has every right to want a new quarterback, but they have been classless in their handling of Tim tebow. I hope they get manning, cut tebow and go 3-13.

Which is kind of sad when you consider that's how Dan Reeves was to Elway.

Manning or not I'm gonna miss Tim because he's likely gone after this season unless he shows dramatic improvement, since no one seems to want to wait for him to develop some more. Everyone expects Aaron Rogers or Matt Stafford, but forget it took them several years to get as good as they are. I'd love to see Tebow learn from Manning and it would probably make a smart business move, but it is very unlikely to happen. They'll probably end up losing both and end up with some draft pick that amounts to nothing.

[CSL]

Randy Moss signs with the 49ers, not baddddd

[Nark Order]

I'll take it. I'll take it, indeed.

Gonna be sooo fucking weird seeing Niners fans in Randy Moss jerseys though.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

He probably won't make the team after training camp and get cut and re-retire. I would wait on buying the jerseys.

[RP]

I LOVE YOU PEYTON!

[FearedSanctity]

It's over, RP. Just let him go

[Krimzon7]

Tebow and Manning have the same amount of playoff game winning drives, crazyyyy

That's an astonishing fact.

[FearedSanctity]

Vic Lombardi brings up a good point. Even though Manning may still be a day or two from making his decision, watching where guys like Wayne, Saturday and Clark end up would be a good indicator. Especially if they all end up signing for one team

[Innovator]

Huge fist pump at my desk, Giants reached agreement with Terrell Thomas.

[James Steele]

Tebow and Manning have the same amount of playoff game winning drives, crazyyyy

That's an astonishing fact.

Peyton Manning doesn't get down by 21 points in most of his games.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Thomas' deal is for 4 years, $28.4 million with $11 million guaranteed.

No lie, that's a LOT more than I thought he would get considering he's coming off of his 2nd torn ACL. It's definitely risky. But having a healthy Webster, Prince, and T2 in the same backfield would be glorious.</font>

[Kris P Lettus]

Saints home SuperBowl is looking pretty weak ATM..

:(

[Kris P Lettus]

Franchised Brees, resigned Colston, and made Nicks a "respectable" offer last night.. Prolly gonna lose Meachum and Porter for sure..

But with this BountyGate shit and with potential loses of draft picks, suspensions of players and possibly for Coach Payton, I feel like it's 2002, not 2012..

Pretty "gutted" rite now..

Atleast I have the Hornets..oh wait..

:'(

[Nark Order]

9ers sign Perrish Cox to a two year deal. I suppose this means Carlos Rogers is headed elsewhere. :( Hopefully not.

I suppose we always needed an alleged rapist on our team for good measure. Now the spot is filled.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Dolphins trade Brandon Marshall to the Bears. Nice job of trading away your top weapon when you're trying to get Peyton Manning.</font>

[Innovator]

Adam Schefter ‏ @AdamSchefter Close
Filed to ESPN: Dolphins trade WR Brandon Marshall to Bears for 3rd-round pick in 2012 and 3rd-round pick in 2013. Marshall rejoins Cutler.

[Innovator]

DAMMIT VITO. I LIVE FOR FREE AGENCY.

[Innovator]

Terrence Newman is gone from the Cowboys, shame seeing him go. He was good for a couple blown coverages/getting beat.

[Corndad]

Well with Marshall going to Bears, there goes any chance of Manning going to Dolphins

[Next Big Thing]

Franchised Brees, resigned Colston, and made Nicks a "respectable" offer last night.. Prolly gonna lose Meachum and Porter for sure..

But with this BountyGate shit and with potential loses of draft picks, suspensions of players and possibly for Coach Payton, I feel like it's 2002, not 2012..

Pretty "gutted" rite now..

Atleast I have the Hornets..oh wait..

:'(

Can't wait to return to NOLA and watch the Falcons win in the Superdome.

[Hanso Amore]

Mario Williams meeting with the Bills tonight.

They have 30 million in cap space and have said they have only two targets they are going after hard. Williams and Robert Meachem as a number two WR.

Im torn, part of me feels like no way he comes here, and probably using the bills to drive his cost up...but at the same time, they are the FIRST team he is visiting, and that has to count for something.

Honestrly the Bills could contend with an improved pass rush and a decent draft.

A Front Four of Williams, Kyle Williams, Marcel Dareus and Chris Kelsay/Merriman in a situational role is pretty fucking sick.

[Next Big Thing]

If he wants to win and be relevant, he'll choose Atlanta. If he wants to finish 3rd in his division every year for the next 3 or 4 years, I guess he'd go to Buffalo.

[Hanso Amore]

If he wants a desparate team to make him the highest paid DE in the league, he will land in Buffalo.

[MVP]

Really want the Pats to land Mario Williams. Apparently Chicago is the favorite right now.

[Hanso Amore]

I dont think the Bills are far off from contending for a Wild Card. They dropped off last year after Fitz broke his ribs and they lost Fred Jackson for the year. If they add a Legit number two WR, if they somehow landed an elite pass rusher (which they havent had in years) and they finally avoid the injury bug that put out 9 starters last year, they could win 10 games.

[Hanso Amore]

Really want the Pats to land Mario Williams. Apparently Chicago is the favorite right now.

I dont see how Chicago could make that work with all the money Peppers makes and the fact that they just added Marhsalls contract.

I would kill someone if he goes to the Pats.

[CSL]

Garcon to Redskins, Bills "in the lead" for Mario Williams according to NFL Network

[Nark Order]

If he wants to win and be relevant, he'll choose Atlanta.

Are we watching the same team?

[Nark Order]

Atlanta to me has just always been around. I've never taken them seriously in the playoffs and I've never really been wrong. Dunno. Being better than average every year is good I suppose.

[Emperor Smeat]

Really want the Pats to land Mario Williams. Apparently Chicago is the favorite right now.

:drool: that front line would become beast-like if he was on the Pats. Still wouldn't fix the issue of the CBs and secondary being pretty bad but it would solve the issue of them not being able to pressure the QB enough.

Also would be a huge loss for the Texans who have built their defense around him and now with the Colts supremacy over, that division could belong to the Texans for a few years with Williams.

[weather vane]

I fucking hate the Dolphins. I have never wanted to not like a team so bad.

[Next Big Thing]

Are we watching the same team?

Well, the Falcons aren't the 49ers so I can see how you'd be confused as to what good football looks like... Considering the Niners hadn't had a winning record in a decade before this season. Booosssh!

[Next Big Thing]

DAMMIT VITO. I LIVE FOR FREE AGENCY.

I think I like the NFL free agent/draft period more than I do any other sport actually in season at this point in the year.

[Reavant]

if mario goes to the bears, then the bears win the superbowl next year lol

[FearedSanctity]

He's honestly almost never wrong. Usually reports rumors and speculation but when he reports a deal he's usually on the money.

Incarcerated Bob ‏ @incarceratedbob
**BREAKING PEYTON MANNING NFL NEWS**Source: QB Peyton Manning will be taking his talents to #Denver deal with #Broncos #DONE #IBN #SoLong

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Brandon Carr to the Cowboys.

Eagles are trying to get Carl Nicks in for a meeting and blowing him away with an offer he can't refuse. Hope it doesn't happen...I've had a sinking feeling all along that he'd end up in the NFC East somewhere.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Garcon's deal with the Redskins is for 5 years and $42.5 million with about $21.5 million guaranteed. LOLSKINS

Hope that doesn't hamper the Giants' ability to give Cruz a raise.</font>

[Kris P Lettus]

-The Bucs apparently aren’t focused solely on Jackson. They also are making a run at New Orleans guard Carl Nicks.

-The Saints may be looking to replace Nicks with Ben Grubbs. They reportedly will visit with Grubbs on Wednesday.

:(

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Jackson to the Bucs is official.</font>

[CSL]

$55.5m, 5 years

[Krimzon7]

Peyton Manning doesn't get down by 21 points in most of his games.

Well he does in the playoffs. He usually throws multiple interceptions in the playoffs. That's why he's 9-10 IN THE PLAYOFFS

[Krimzon7]

:drool: that front line would become beast-like if he was on the Pats. Still wouldn't fix the issue of the CBs and secondary being pretty bad but it would solve the issue of them not being able to pressure the QB enough.

Also would be a huge loss for the Texans who have built their defense around him and now with the Colts supremacy over, that division could belong to the Texans for a few years with Williams.

The best way to cover up shitty cornerbacks is to have. A ferocious pass rush.

[CSL]

Cortland Finnegan back to Jeff Fisher/the Rams

[CSL]

and apparently Reggie Wayne re-signed with the Colts. Huh

[ClockShot]

Jason Campbell goes to Chicago to back-up Cutler.

Bears are doing some smart moves right out of the gate.

[Ermaximus]

Lowery is staying here. 4 year deal. Thank fuck!

Apparently Chad Henne may be our next backup QB. WHY???

#HENNEORMCCOWNWHOISWORSE

[Hanso Amore]

Bills say they expect to have deals done with meachem and Mario by the am. Williams will be the highest paid defensive player in the NFL

[FearedSanctity]

Look at all the good FAs fly off the shelf while Denver waits to blow half it's cap space on Peyton. Maybe. At least it'll be better than last season where all Elway really signed was....McGahee

[Ermaximus]

Yeah, he's going to seriously fuck the Bills cap. Kind of glad we didn't pick him up. Maybe now we can get Mincey to re-sign.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I hate free agency. Bunch of fans getting excited about next year when their team upgrades. But not us. We're just chillin.

[Ermaximus]

Son of a fucking bitch. Henne is now a Jaguar. Hell, might as well sign Matt Leinart too Khan.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

What the fuck are you complaining about?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>lol @ the Dolphins if they actually did trade Marshall in hopes of getting Wayne to lure in Peyton. Idiots.</font>

[Ermaximus]

What the fuck are you complaining about?

Having a battle between the worst QB's they can find to determine who is the best?

Edit: I take that back, we'd need Jamarcus Russell to do that.

[Nark Order]

Looks like Carlos Rogers is staying in San Fran, babayyyyy. Wooo. Carlos and the rapist working side by side.

[FearedSanctity]

<font color=goldenrod>lol @ the Dolphins if they actually did trade Marshall in hopes of getting Wayne to lure in Peyton. Idiots.</font>

Actually may be the other way, they traded Marshall because they aren't getting Peyton. Read a report that said Peyton had "vouched" for Marshall because apparently Philbin came in not wanting to deal with the headache. But no sense keeping him if the guy who wants him there won't be signing anyway

[Hanso Amore]

Yeah, he's going to seriously fuck the Bills cap. Kind of glad we didn't pick him up. Maybe now we can get Mincey to re-sign.

Bills have 20 something million in cap space, with some of their bigger deals coming off the books in the next few years with Kelsay Retiring etc. Wont be any worse off than anyone else.

[FearedSanctity]

NFL receiver Marshall 'slugs' woman at Chelsea nightclub
By KIRSTAN CONLEY
Last Updated: 1:05 AM, March 14, 2012
Posted: 1:03 AM, March 14, 2012

The “Beast” has lived up to his nickname, a woman alleges.

NFL star wide receiver Brandon Marshall — whose list of run-ins with the law is as long as a football field — allegedly slugged the woman at a Chelsea nightclub, The Post has learned.

Marshall was at Marquee early Sunday when he got into an argument with a group of friends celebrating a birthday, law-enforcement sources said.

Around 4 a.m., birthday girl Christin Myles, 24. left an upper floor to greet a friend downstairs.

When Myles tried to get back upstairs, a bouncer told her she had to wait because there was a fight between two football players — Marshall, 27, and an unknown athlete — who were being thrown out of the club, the sources said.

She later met up with her friends, who were arguing with the NFL bad boy and the other football player outside.

Marshall — who earned his nickname with his aggressive style of play — then allegedly cold-cocked Myles in the left eye. She suffered a black eye. It wasn’t clear if he allegedly intended to strike her or one of her pals.

Myles filed a police report.

A lawyer for Marshall — who was traded by the Miami Dolphins yesterday to the Chicago Bears — told The Post that the fight did not involve Marshall or his friends.

“While attempting to leave to avoid the melee [Marshall’s wife] was struck in the face by a thrown bottle. She suffered serious injury.

While attempting to leave and take his wife to the hospital, the mayhem continued outside. Mr. Marshall is hoping to assist authorities in regards to this matter."

Police said the only report filed about that night names Marshall as a perpetrator.

Marshall’s rep declined to deny whether he threw a punch or say whether he attempted to file a police report about his wife’s injuries.

Sources said the Bears weren’t aware of the incident.

The melee came less than a year after Marshall was rushed to a Florida hospital after his wife allegedly stabbed him.

Marshall, who’s been busted at least six times, was involved in a New Year’s Eve 2006 fight in Denver that led to a teammate being fatally shot in a drive-by.


lolllllllllllllll

[Skippord]

All Class

Also Ermax, Mincey resigned

[Gonzo]

If I were him I wouldn't go anywhere but home or work. This guy just finds trouble at every turn.

[Krimzon7]

I hate free agency. Bunch of fans getting excited about next year when their team upgrades. But not us. We're just chillin.

It's a good time to be a Bengals fan...let's see how Mike Brown dicks this up...:-\

[Krimzon7]

If I were him I wouldn't go anywhere but home or work. This guy just finds trouble at every turn.

He was stabbed at home! He should live at the bears complex

[Evil Vito]

Bills say they expect to have deals done with meachem and Mario by the am. Williams will be the highest paid defensive player in the NFL

<font color=goldenrod>Bills couldn't close it out with Meachem. He signed with the Chargers.</font>

[Reavant]

mario is visiting other teams as well

[Ermaximus]

So then the only WR left out there that the Jags could get is Laurent Robinson. Looks like we're taking Blackmon with that #7 pick after all!

[Skippord]

not if the Rams get him first

[Skippord]

hope the Broncos go after one of the 4 million awesome inside linebackers that are available

[Ermaximus]

not if the Rams get him first

The Rams can kiss a dick. Fuck Jeff Fisher.

[Hanso Amore]

I dont get how the Bills can go from "we expect to sign both by tomorrow" to "Meachem is a Charger and Mario is making oither visits".

Although Mario is still in Buffalo, spent the night and it back at the stadium today...

[CSL]

Carl Nicks to Bucs official, signed their top 3 targets

[Hanso Amore]

Wow, just realized that Garcon is the 7th highest paid WR in the NFL, and he has never had a 1000 yard season. Nice contract Skins.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>The NFL Free Agency period is so weird. In MLB, guys take ages to sign because they meet with all interested suitors. In the NFL, most guys meet with one team and usually sign with them before meeting anybody else. I dunno why NFL players generally don't shop around much (Peyton excluded).</font>

[Skippord]

Peter King said that Mario Williams was seen leaving Buffalo's medical facility

then again Peter King is Peter King

[Ermaximus]

Peter King is almost as bad as Pete Prisco.

[Innovator]

Peter King said that Mario Williams was seen leaving Buffalo's medical facility WITH BRETT FAVRE

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Lions extend Calvin Johnson through 2019. 7 years, $132 million ($60 million guaranteed). Holy shit.</font>

[Skippord]

Peter King said that Mario Williams was seen leaving Buffalo's medical facility

then again Peter King is Peter King
AND THE BAHSTAN FACKIN RED SAWX

[ClockShot]

Lions extend Calvin Johnson through 2019. 7 years, $132 million ($60 million guaranteed). Holy shit.



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[ClockShot]

Reports coming out that Peyton Manning got it narrowed down to the Broncos and Titans.

I'm gonna doing less work and more cell phone checking at my job in a little while.

[FearedSanctity]

Broncos and Elway continue to wait to find out just how much money they have to throw at Manning's forehead while CBs, LBs and RBs that could turn the teams weaknesses into strengths visit and sign elsewhere. Solid strategy.

Oh but wait! Brandon Meriweather!

[Kris P Lettus]

Carl Nicks to Bucs official, signed their top 3 targets

GOD FUCKING DAMNIT

[Ermaximus]

GOD FUCKING DAMNIT

You got Ben Grubbs man.

[Kris P Lettus]

You got Ben Grubbs man.

He is quality but not a two time probowler and considered the best guard in the NFL..

[Kris P Lettus]

I've said the whole time, they should have kept Brees and Nicks, and let Colston go.. Specially with the talks about Randy Moss looking prime ans all..

Bucs took our center Jeff Faine a few years back and Goodwin did a good job of replacing him so we'll see.. I just think it won't matter who Brees is throwing to if the line can not keep him clean in the pocket (e.g. the Rams game from this past season)..

[Next Big Thing]

Bills say they expect to have deals done with meachem and Mario by the am. Williams will be the highest paid defensive player in the NFL

Who was the source on that? Droford?

[Next Big Thing]

The NFC South is going to be a knock down drag out fight this season. The Bucs are making some good moves and I think Freeman is due a breakout season. I expect the Panthers to be competitive too. And as much as I hate the Aints, as long as they've got Brees behind center they've got to be a favorite in any game, except against the Falcons.

Can't wait for Madden '13.

[Ermaximus]

Colts trade 6th round pick for Eagles OT Justice and the Eagles 6th round pick. Ok?

[Skippord]

Broncos and Elway continue to wait to find out just how much money they have to throw at Manning's forehead while CBs, LBs and RBs that could turn the teams weaknesses into strengths visit and sign elsewhere. Solid strategy.

Oh but wait! Brandon Meriweather!
apparently they have a meeting with Paul Soliai later, which is good

otherwise though they are bothering me

[FearedSanctity]

Every website I read praises the Broncos for being "smart" for waiting for the money to go down, like they did last year. Problem is, the money goes down because the quality of players goes down too. Here's last years FA crop:

RB Willis McGahee
WR David Anderson
TE Dante Rosario
TE Daniel Fells
DE Derrick Harvey
DE Jamaal Anderson
DE Ty Warren
RB CJ Gable
LB Alvin Bowen
DT DeMario Pressley
CB Jonathan Wilhite

Now, besides Willis, how well did that work out for them?

[Ermaximus]

Luke McCown is now a Bear. He'll compete for the #3 spot behind Cutler and Campbell.

[Innovator]

I've said the whole time, they should have kept Brees and Nicks, and let Colston go.. Specially with the talks about Randy Moss looking prime ans all..

Bucs took our center Jeff Faine a few years back and Goodwin did a good job of replacing him so we'll see.. I just think it won't matter who Brees is throwing to if the line can not keep him clean in the pocket (e.g. the Rams game from this past season)..

Could have let Colston go, Saints only have 14 other people who can score.

[Skippord]

I'm tracking Bud Adams flight to North Carolina

Peyton Manning has turned me into a stalker

[Kris P Lettus]

And as much as I hate the Aints, as long as they've got Brees behind center they've got to be a favorite in any game, except against the Falcons.

Since 2000, Falcons have only beaten the Saints 8 times out of 24 games..

That's 2-1 for the Saints, if you can do math, holmes..

[Kris P Lettus]

That last post was too Droford like..

I apologize..

[Nark Order]

The Falcons are that team that take up a playoff spot every year but you know they aren't going to win. PRETTY ASSHOLE MOVE IF YOU ASK ME.

[Ermaximus]

So Kris P, odds that Brees holds out?

[Kris P Lettus]

He won't..

They should have just signed him to a 5 year deal.. I feel like the team is falling apart but he has said the whole time, he'd take a pay cut to retire a Saint..

[Next Big Thing]

Since 2000, Falcons have only beaten the Saints 8 times out of 24 games..

That's 2-1 for the Saints, if you can do math, holmes..

Why take it back 12 years? What's the all time record Kris P? Hint: It's 46-40 Falcons. BTW, our quarterback hasn't even hit his prime yet and is going to have two Pro-Bowl caliber receivers to throw to for years to come. Maybe you guys can pick up Jason Campbell next year after Benson starts being cheap again and Brees walks.

The Falcons are that team that take up a playoff spot every year but you know they aren't going to win. PRETTY ASSHOLE MOVE IF YOU ASK ME.

I'm not going to be patronized by a 49ers fan. You shouldn't even be allowed to talk trash to me Narc. Do you still have to go to a baseball stadium to watch your games, or did they finally get over Steve Young/Jerry Rice and get serious about football?

[Kris P Lettus]

Why take it back 12 years?

Division changes..

I realize that we were in the same division before but it seemed liked a good starting point..

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Vikings sign John Carlson for 5 years, $25 million.

Kyle Orton abandons his hopes of being a starter and signs a 3 year deal with the Cowboys.</font>

[Skippord]

Manning going to Nashville with the Titans and I am in the fetal position

[Nark Order]

I'm not even patronizing, to be honest.

[Kris P Lettus]

MANNING STOCK WATCH

http://static.nfl.com/static/content/catch_all/nfl_image/stock_watch_120313_HT.jpg

[Kris P Lettus]

RIP

http://static.nfl.com/static/content/catch_all/nfl_image/c_nicks_120314_SPOT.jpg

[FearedSanctity]

This will be incredibly ugly if Elway can't land Peyton

[Hanso Amore]

Who was the source on that? Droford?

Bills CEO.

Mario is still in Buffalo. He went with the coaches to the airport this AM, after getting a physical, to pick up his fiance whom they flew in. They are now apparently meeting the players and their wives.

They are really putting on the full court press.

[Splaya]

<font color=goldenrod>Vikings sign John Carlson for 5 years, $25 million.

Kyle Orton abandons his hopes of being a starter and signs a 3 year deal with the Cowboys.</font>

The way Tony Homo goes down every year, that's actually not a bad place to land.

[Splaya]

<font color=goldenrod>Lions extend Calvin Johnson through 2019. 7 years, $132 million ($60 million guaranteed). Holy shit.</font>



:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Innovator]

Adam Schefter ‏ @AdamSchefter Close
Former Cowboys TE Martellus Bennett's deal with the New York Giants: 1 year, $2.5 million.

We need some bodies at TE now.

[Ermaximus]

Bills CEO.

Mario is still in Buffalo. He went with the coaches to the airport this AM, after getting a physical, to pick up his fiance whom they flew in. They are now apparently meeting the players and their wives.

They are really putting on the full court press.

You might end up with Mario and Mario on your team now. Manningham is talking to the Bills now too and by the looks of it, Williams is almost a dead lock as a Bill now.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I like the Bennett move. He should fit in quite nicely. Thought the Giants might try to grab Dwayne Allen or Coby Fleener at #32 overall...not so sure about that.</font>

[CSL]

RIP

http://static.nfl.com/static/content/catch_all/nfl_image/c_nicks_120314_SPOT.jpg

looking ridiculously like Anthony Anderson here

[Hanso Amore]

You might end up with Mario and Mario on your team now. Manningham is talking to the Bills now too and by the looks of it, Williams is almost a dead lock as a Bill now.

I havent been able to do a think at work besides refresh twitter all fucking day. This is out of control.

Mario is STILL in the Bills Stadium, jsut took a tour of the area with his lady. 24 hours he has been here. With no plan to leave...Take that for what it is worth.

I just feel like if was going to sign, it would have happened...Though some are speculating a deal has been reached, and that they are waiting on Ralph Wilson's old ass to get trucked in from his home in Michigan.

[Hanso Amore]

Manningham would be nice, but not at the prices some of these guys are getting.

Though the idea of the Super Mario Brothers on the team next year is too good to not get excited for.

[Triple Naitch]

Adam Schefter ‏ <s>@</s>AdamSchefter (https://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter)Filed to ESPN: Eagles gave Jackson an five-year, $51-million deal.
Retweeted by trey wingo (https://twitter.com/#%21/wingoz)

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>David Carr ‏ @DCarr8
Champ has to defend his belt. I'll be there with my GMEN when WE do. #ALLIN #WEgotaRing #loyalty #greatestfansinthegame #blessed

Definitely glad to keep him around. Much better to have him as insurance than putting your season in the hands of Ryan Perriloux or some low round draft pick should anything happen to Eli.</font>

[Next Big Thing]

Rich Eisen's hairline is definitely running from his forehead. He needs to shave his head or join the Hair Club for Men.

[highlyannoyed]

Oh hey should we take our slightly above average team and hope Matt Cassel takes us to the Superbowl or should we say "Fuck Matt Cassel" and take a gamble on one of the best quarterbacks ever


Oh nah dude, Matt Cassel all the way


Fuck you


this

[DaveBrawl]

Here's last years FA crop:

WR David Anderson
Shame I didn't make it past cut day.

[ClockShot]

Chefs grab Peyton

















































































Hillis.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I'm not going to be patronized by a 49ers fan. You shouldn't even be allowed to talk trash to me Narc. Do you still have to go to a baseball stadium to watch your games, or did they finally get over Steve Young/Jerry Rice and get serious about football?

Is a Falcons fan talking shit to a Niners fan?

Pretty sure these trump your sick stadium burn:

http://loneplacebo.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/superbowl-trophy.jpg?w=499

[Nark Order]

Thanks Supreme. He was getting a bit too much for me to handle.

[Crimson]

Don't see why Cowboys signed Orton, I woulda preferd Stanton much cheaper.
I like the Carr signing though, he's a definite upgrade.

[Crimson]

<font color=goldenrod>I like the Bennett move. He should fit in quite nicely. Thought the Giants might try to grab Dwayne Allen or Coby Fleener at #32 overall...not so sure about that.</font>

He can be a beast if used correctly I think. He was used to much as a blocker because Cowboys o-line sucks

[Gonzo]

<font color=goldenrod>David Carr ‏ @DCarr8
Champ has to defend his belt. I'll be there with my GMEN when WE do. #ALLIN #WEgotaRing #loyalty #greatestfansinthegame #blessed

Definitely glad to keep him around. Much better to have him as insurance than putting your season in the hands of Ryan Perriloux or some low round draft pick should anything happen to Eli.</font>

Nothing is going to happen to Eli you worrisome bastard.

:kiss:

[Ermaximus]

32 million for 5 years. Hope to God that Robinson produces. I mean, he's already an improvement at WR over what we had so that's a plus.

[Hanso Amore]

Thats alot for a former bust...But Robinson had a big year. No offfense, but I will take Stevie Johnson over him every day for similar money

[Hanso Amore]

Mario Williams is in Buffalo overnight , again. I cannot remember anything like this in my life.

[Hanso Amore]

Free Agwency opened with Wanny and Buddy meeting Mario at his door. He came in for dinner and a meet and greet with players. Then he spent the night. Spent all da in buffalo and flew in his MRS. Then Spent all night here. Spending the night again and will go back to the stadium in the am.

[Crimson]

I have a feeling Peyton will be a Titan.