New and Improved Free Agency Discussion and News Mega-Thread - Page 525

Monomach · 02-12-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiFan24

I liked Knox. People rightfully bitched about his route running all the time, but if he had been healthy this year, the offense may have been able to complete a pass more than 20 yards down the field. Sucks that he's probably done.

I dunno. Was he gonna pass block to allow enough time for a deep route?

Monomach · 02-12-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WCH

I really admired Knox's game. There aren't very many guys who are capable of averaging 19 yards per catch over a two year span. I think he'd have had a bright future in the NFL.

He was pretty overrated because he just got a lot of targets by default. He'd keep falling down or giving up on routes, which resulted in INTs because Cutler was throwing at where he was going to be if he'd not ****** up. PFF had a breakdown a while back that showed Knox being the sole factor in like a third of Cutler's INTs one year. He had one of the lowest catch to target ratios in the league, too.

stlouisfan37 · 02-13-2013, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jrdrylie

You guys getting a new quarterback I don't know about?

This year Bradford will have a completion % around 62%, 4100 yards, 26 TDs and 11 interceptions, and a passer rating around 88. Breakout year.

MetSox17 · 02-13-2013, 06:14 AM

I just find it hilarious that Bradford having a 88 passer rating would be him breaking out.

LonghornsLegend · 02-13-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by WCH

Yeah, no kidding. That's the type of hit that makes parents not let their kids play football.

Screw all those knee injuries, his was one of the worst I have ever seen. He was a few inches from getting paralyzed, I'd take my last check and call it a day if it were me, try and start a business or position coach somewhere.

Rosebud · 02-13-2013, 09:32 AM

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I just find it hilarious that Bradford having a 88 passer rating would be him breaking out.

If he put up those numbers that would be a big increase in production that nears his talent level. But let's see the Rams fix that OL and give him some weapons before we start expecting that offense to do anything but **** itself.

DoughBoy · 02-13-2013, 12:42 PM

The Tits have offered Chris Canty a contract. George Wilson is visiting today and is also expected to get an offer.

scottyboy · 02-13-2013, 03:20 PM

giants signed K David Buehler.

so there's that.

Strongest kicking duo evar.

WCH · 02-13-2013, 03:26 PM

I want the Packers to sign Jason Jones and Ahmad Bradshaw, but I know they're not going to sign anybody.

Monomach · 02-13-2013, 04:48 PM

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I want the Packers to sign Jason Jones and Ahmad Bradshaw, but I know they're not going to sign anybody.

Chris Ivory, maybe. That'd be a smart signing.

LonghornsLegend · 02-13-2013, 07:29 PM

Happy to hear this:

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Free agent Johnny Knox has decided to retire from football, telling the Chicago Sun-Times he's "moving on and going forward."

It's a sad end to a once promising career. According to the Sun-Times, Knox is still walking with a limp 14 months after his spinal fusion operation, and "struggles to sit or stand" comfortably. "I was centimeters away from being paralyzed, so just sitting here and talking, I’m appreciative of that," Knox said Wednesday. "Just the hard work that I had to put in. Just to be able to stay in and do everything in my daily life that I used to do." Only 26 years old, the former fifth-round pick ends his career with 133 catches for 2,214 yards and 12 touchdowns over 45 games.

bigbluedefense · 02-14-2013, 09:32 AM

It's the right call. A back injury did me in. I have no idea how anyone who suffered an injury of his nature could even fathom coming back to the sport. Back injuries are crippling. It's the kiss of death to your career.

It's more important to walk than play football. I'm glad he made the right choice.

vidae · 02-14-2013, 09:35 AM

Apparently the Chiefs offered a contract to Chris Canty, but so did the Titans. He's weighing his options.

DiG · 02-14-2013, 02:06 PM

The Washington Redskins announced today that they have signed nose tackle Ron Brace. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Brace (6-3, 330) was originally selected by the New England Patriots in the second round (No. 40 overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. He has appeared in 39 career regular season games with seven starts. For his career, STATS, LLC credits him with 39 tackles (24 solo) and one forced fumble. He was released by the Patriots on Dec. 29, 2012.

Brace played collegiately at Boston College from 2004-08, starting 40 of the 49 career games in which he appeared. He recorded 85 tackles (50 solo), including 23 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks during his Eagle career and earned All-ACC second team honors following his senior season in 2008.

Im happy with the signing. Supposedly a high character guy and hopefully moving back to NT will be a better fit for him.

vidae · 02-14-2013, 02:15 PM

Eagles ink Dennis Dixon.

zachsaints52 · 02-14-2013, 02:16 PM

So apparently Rob Ryan wants Anthony Spencer in Nawlins. I am not happy because this dude will want money :/

bigbluedefense · 02-14-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DiG

The Washington Redskins announced today that they have signed nose tackle Ron Brace. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Brace (6-3, 330) was originally selected by the New England Patriots in the second round (No. 40 overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. He has appeared in 39 career regular season games with seven starts. For his career, STATS, LLC credits him with 39 tackles (24 solo) and one forced fumble. He was released by the Patriots on Dec. 29, 2012.

Brace played collegiately at Boston College from 2004-08, starting 40 of the 49 career games in which he appeared. He recorded 85 tackles (50 solo), including 23 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks during his Eagle career and earned All-ACC second team honors following his senior season in 2008.

Im happy with the signing. Supposedly a high character guy and hopefully moving back to NT will be a better fit for him.

I thought Cofield was doing fine at NT?

DiG · 02-14-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbluedefense

I thought Cofield was doing fine at NT?

He's doing great. They didn't sign Brace to start...

bigbluedefense · 02-14-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DiG

He's doing great. They didn't sign Brace to start...

Gotcha. It's good depth. I miss Cofield. He's so durable and reliable. Not the greatest player in the world but he was so reliable.

Monomach · 02-14-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by vidae

Eagles ink Dennis Dixon.

Dennis Dixon has two Super Bowl rings. All he does is win.

Giantsfan1080 · 02-14-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbluedefense

Gotcha. It's good depth. I miss Cofield. He's so durable and reliable. Not the greatest player in the world but he was so reliable.

Not to mention the best sack dance ever especially with Tuck doing his magic fingers.

bigbluedefense · 02-14-2013, 02:38 PM

I actually like Dixon. I still have hope for him. Not saying he's gonna be good but he has value in this league as a backup/situational qb with a creative coach.

bigbluedefense · 02-14-2013, 02:39 PM

I was laughing so hard when I saw that. Good times.

Except for Jay Cutler. He didn't have a good time that night.

What's funny is that was from like 2010 and the Bears still didn't address their OL.

Giantsfan1080 · 02-14-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbluedefense

I was laughing so hard when I saw that. Good times.

Except for Jay Cutler. He didn't have a good time that night.

What's funny is that was from like 2010 and the Bears still didn't address their OL.

I still crack up every time I see that. It's a perfect gif.

Wootylicous · 02-14-2013, 02:47 PM

Ron ******* Brace.

This 2009 draft can go to hell. Except Vollmer.