New and Improved Free Agency Discussion and News Mega-Thread - Page 103

BeerBaron · 07-30-2011, 08:32 AM

Ugghh...I just heard ESPN mention Vince Young as "a former pro bowl QB."

Ugh. Just Ugh. I don't care that he was the 9th or 10th alternate that year, I NEVER want to hear those terms used in conjunction with him again.

bored of education · 07-30-2011, 08:36 AM

KC must not have wanted to lock Franklin up for more than 3-4 years. This is a solid signing, I think Gregg is one of the more unheralded guys for the Ravens over the last 8 years.

Ravens1991 · 07-30-2011, 08:38 AM

yea Cody time is now. I like the signing I think Gregg has enough in the tank for one more year.

LonghornsLegend · 07-30-2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bored of education

KC must not have wanted to lock Franklin up for more than 3-4 years. This is a solid signing, I think Gregg is one of the more unheralded guys for the Ravens over the last 8 years.

How much does Waters have in the tank at Guard? I'm hoping we give him a look at RG for a low cost 1-2 year thing.

bored of education · 07-30-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by LonghornsLegend

How much does Waters have in the tank at Guard? I'm hoping we give him a look at RG for a low cost 1-2 year thing.

HE was very good the first 10-12 weeks, started to sputter. He has enough in the tank for one year though. Lat year was his best year without Roaf and Shields

General Zod · 07-30-2011, 08:50 AM

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/68...st-paid-player

Its amazes me how stupid Polian and Irsay can be. Manning is telling them basically, "Pay me less money, get me some help." And they are so resisted to it. Sure Manning isnt flawless, but jeez how about some offensive line help? Or maybe some RB help?

The Alex · 07-30-2011, 08:55 AM

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I can't believe that there's somebody that still believes in Gholston...sometimes players just aren't good. They tried to make him a linebacker, and they gave him a chance to play as a down lineman. If Rex Ryan can't get anything out of him nobody can. I don't care if Vince Lombardi's ghost was his head coach, Jesus was his defensive coordinator, and the genie from aladdin was his position coach...he just sucks.

Hell, they could find all seven Dragonballs and wish for Gholston to succeed and it still wouldn't work. The guy is probably the biggest defensive bust of the last decade.

General Zod · 07-30-2011, 08:56 AM

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Hell, they could find all seven Dragonballs and wish for Gholston to succeed and it still wouldn't work. The guy is probably the biggest defensive bust of the last decade.

Correct, Gholston is no where near 9000.

BeerBaron · 07-30-2011, 09:07 AM

I don't know why everyone is still talking about Gholston. We signed him to a one year, veteran minimum deal and he's basically no more than glorified camp fodder. I'll be surprised if he makes final roster cuts. Then, he'll be gone again and everyone can put the hate safely away once more.

T-RICH49 · 07-30-2011, 09:08 AM

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http://arrowheadaddict.com/2011/07/3...one-year-deal/

Kelly Gregg to a one year deal wit the Chiefs. I like it a lot.

considering I wanted Franklin...I don't.typical Hunt won't pay for quality instead goes the cheap route

General Zod · 07-30-2011, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BeerBaron

I don't know why everyone is still talking about Gholston. We signed him to a one year, veteran minimum deal and he's basically no more than glorified camp fodder. I'll be surprised if he makes final roster cuts. Then, he'll be gone again and everyone can put the hate safely away once more.

oh now....

You know if he signed with another team besides the Bears youd have a different opinion about it. lol

But I agree with ya. Theres no risk there so why not give him a shot.

BeerBaron · 07-30-2011, 09:16 AM

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oh now....

You know if he signed with another team besides the Bears youd have a different opinion about it. lol

But I agree with ya. Theres no risk there so why not give him a shot.

Exactly, I'd say that about whoever he signed with though. Except the Packers. Then he could burn in hell.

Nalej · 07-30-2011, 09:18 AM

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I have a feeling that the Gholston signing by the Bears might just be *the* impact move of the offseason, in hindsight, when we're a few weeks into the season.

He's going to have a fire lit underneath him by Rod Marinelli and will turn into a 12-16 sack monster on that Bears D-Line by playing his true position (DE) and not being forced to play OLB.

You can thank this guy for all the Gholston hate

BeerBaron · 07-30-2011, 09:28 AM

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You can thank this guy for all the Gholston hate

I'm fairly certain that post is just seething with sarcasm. Or at least, god I hope it is.

Hines · 07-30-2011, 09:41 AM

Looks like Richard Marshall to the Cards.

BeerBaron · 07-30-2011, 09:42 AM

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Looks like Richard Marshall to the Cards.

49ers can't catch a break....I hope they like the idea of bringing back Nate Clements.

Dam8610 · 07-30-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bored of education

http://arrowheadaddict.com/2011/07/3...one-year-deal/

Kelly Gregg to a one year deal wit the Chiefs. I like it a lot.

That's a solid signing for them.

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Originally Posted by General Zod

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/68...st-paid-player

Its amazes me how stupid Polian and Irsay can be. Manning is telling them basically, "Pay me less money, get me some help." And they are so resisted to it. Sure Manning isnt flawless, but jeez how about some offensive line help? Or maybe some RB help?

If you actually read the article, the only one you can truly call stupid is Irsay. Polian and Manning appear to be on the same page, now hopefuly they can get Irsay out of the room.

General Zod · 07-30-2011, 09:55 AM

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If you actually read the article, the only one you can truly call stupid is Irsay. Polian and Manning appear to be on the same page, now hopefuly they can get Irsay out of the room.

Schefter wrote an article similar to this recently that made it seem more like Polian didnt want to look at and free agents besides resigning some of there own.

And yea, I actually did read the article.

vidae · 07-30-2011, 10:08 AM

I don't think the Gregg signing means that we won't/aren't pursuing Franklin too. We need depth along the entire DL and Franklin could be the answer at NT for many years, not just this one.

I like the Gregg signing but it's not who I wanted, obviously. Here is to hoping that Pioli still pulls the trigger on Franklin.

Caddy · 07-30-2011, 10:09 AM

Vidae, why you sign Kelly Gregg when you could sign Aubrayo Franklinz.

T-RICH49 · 07-30-2011, 10:12 AM

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Vidae, why you sign Kelly Gregg when you could sign Aubrayo Franklinz.

I can anwser this.....because Clark Hunt is cheap

vidae · 07-30-2011, 10:22 AM

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Vidae, why you sign Kelly Gregg when you could sign Aubrayo Franklinz.

You shut your mouth when you're talkin to me!

Ravens1991 · 07-30-2011, 10:30 AM

Ravens reportedly interested in Randy Moss. Ill take him

Unbiased · 07-30-2011, 10:38 AM

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Ravens reportedly interested in Randy Moss. Ill take him

Great sig right there.

ElectricEye · 07-30-2011, 10:41 AM

I don't think the Gholston deal is bad by any means. No reason NOT to sign him. If you can bring him in and tap into some of that physical ability and get him comfortable, you might have something. If not, you cut him. Low risk/high reward type thing.