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[mightytitan9]

Originally Posted by Shane P. Hallam

I imagine that would be too much tied up in that D-line.

Better than playing him out of position.

In addition, Gailey has said he'd play DE FWIW

[robert pancake gallery]

i look for the dolphins to make a big splash in free agency, the cowboys to lasso in a few more big names, the seahawks to swoop down and snag a few more guys, the ravens to give in to the cravings of splurging on a big name, the lions to stop lyin about not going after many free agents, the vikings to set sail in a vast sea of free agent potential, the broncos to be the head honchos of the free agent class, the bears to get some grizzled veterans, the browns to sign a few guys who are renowned and well-endowed, the steelers to get some guys who will turn their opponents into squealers, the bengals to take a bite out of the free agent market, the redskins to get some guys that are elite with the pigskin, and the buccaneers to get jeers for signing a few queers.

[redbills]

Originally Posted by Shane P. Hallam

I imagine that would be too much tied up in that D-line.

You cant have enough pass rushers, right now we have 1 DE that can do that.

[San Diego Chicken]

With the OL going from great to average and minus Mario, I think Houston missed the playoffs next year. Tennessee takes the South with or without Peyton.

[Babylon]

Originally Posted by robert pancake gallery

i look for the dolphins to make a big splash in free agency, the cowboys to lasso in a few more big names, the seahawks to swoop down and snag a few more guys, the ravens to give in to the cravings of splurging on a big name, the lions to stop lyin about not going after many free agents, the vikings to set sail in a vast sea of free agent potential, the broncos to be the head honchos of the free agent class, the bears to get some grizzled veterans, the browns to sign a few guys who are renowned and well-endowed, the steelers to get some guys who will turn their opponents into squealers, the bengals to take a bite out of the free agent market, the redskins to get some guys that are elite with the pigskin, and the buccaneers to get jeers for signing a few queers.

Pretty much covers everyone.

[Borat]

Originally Posted by robert pancake gallery

i look for the dolphins to make a big splash in free agency, the cowboys to lasso in a few more big names, the seahawks to swoop down and snag a few more guys, the ravens to give in to the cravings of splurging on a big name, the lions to stop lyin about not going after many free agents, the vikings to set sail in a vast sea of free agent potential, the broncos to be the head honchos of the free agent class, the bears to get some grizzled veterans, the browns to sign a few guys who are renowned and well-endowed, the steelers to get some guys who will turn their opponents into squealers, the bengals to take a bite out of the free agent market, the redskins to get some guys that are elite with the pigskin, and the buccaneers to get jeers for signing a few queers.

How cute. (10)

[regoob2]

Originally Posted by Shane P. Hallam

I imagine that would be too much tied up in that D-line.

The Giants are proving you can never have to much invested in the D line.

[Bert Macklin]

Saints must be confident in the cap number because they aren't slowing down.

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Saints showing interest in ATL LB Curtis Lofton. TB been monitoring him. PHI also looking at LB. Slow moving market thus fa

[Complex]

Originally Posted by Shane P. Hallam

I imagine that would be too much tied up in that D-line.

How much do they have tied up now? I know Mario is taking alot of cap room but what about Kyle William and Marcell Dareus?

[robert pancake gallery]

i just heard a rumor that chan gailey is lobbying for the bills to trade for champ bailey

[redbills]

Originally Posted by Complex

How much do they have tied up now? I know Mario is taking alot of cap room but what about Kyle William and Marcell Dareus?

Williams signed a 6 yr 33 mill deal On 8/26/11
Dareus 4 yr 20 mill

[nobodyinparticular]

Originally Posted by redbills

Williams signed a 6 yr 33 mill deal On 8/26/11
Dareus 4 yr 20 mill

The game is won and lost in the trenches. Better tie up money there than secondary.

[Bengals78]

Originally Posted by nobodyinparticular

The game is won and lost in the trenches. Better tie up money there than secondary.

Mike Brown says NO SIR
let your interior guys walk then dont even attempt to replace them.

[LonghornsLegend]

Originally Posted by San Diego Chicken

With the OL going from great to average and minus Mario, I think Houston missed the playoffs next year. Tennessee takes the South with or without Peyton.

Yea right. If the Titans don't get Peyton, what draft pick are they going to land that is going to make them a division winner? That's with Hassalbeck or Locker starting. Houston is arguably a better team then them with Yates at QB, let alone Schaub.


Houston may be losing Winston, but the Titans struggled run blocking all last year, we would have to assume Houston would drop off but I don't see that likely in a 1 cut ZBS with Foster and Tate. They didn't skip a beat without Mario.


Saying they will miss the playoffs all together after a 5th rd rookie QB almost got them into the AFC championship game is a big overreaction to me.


Sure if Peyton goes, anything can happen certainly. But as it stands, Hass isn't good enough, Locker is going to have some growing pains, and Houston just kept on ticking last year no matter who went down.

[MidwayMonster31]

Demetrius Bell please Phil.

[BeerBaron]

Originally Posted by MidwayMonster31

Demetrius Bell please Phil.

Is there like, actual interest from the team or is this just something you're hoping for?

[VernonLawson89]

Matt Maiocco ‏ @MaioccoCSN
WR Mario Manningham (Giants) is in the building, meeting with 49ers coaches and team officials.

[SuperPacker]

Originally Posted by VernonLawson89

Matt Maiocco ‏ @MaioccoCSN
WR Mario Manningham (Giants) is in the building, meeting with 49ers coaches and team officials.

That would be nice for SF. Manningham, Moss and Crabtree.

[DeepThreat]

Browns sign Juqua Parker. Maybe he and Rucker can combine to not suck too much at end.

[SuperMcGee]

Originally Posted by BeerBaron

Is there like, actual interest from the team or is this just something you're hoping for?

I haven't heard a single thing about Bell all week. Of course, the entire city has been focused on one guy the whole time.

Originally Posted by bearsfan_51

I wonder what this does for the Bills at 10. They seemed like the easiest pick before. I would assume Reiff is the guy if available, so maybe Jonathan Martin would be a logical landing spot. Do they take a WR after giving Stevie Johnson a big deal?

I've been hoping we sign Bell just to make this an easier decision. A legit #1/2 receiver would be great for this offense, but we have little to rely on at tackle. That's something that doesn't even entirely change if Bell returns, so tackle is still a top option.

Originally Posted by Complex

Anyone know what position Shawne Merriman is playing for the Bills? If he is playing OLB, they could draft Coples if he falls to the #10 pick.

I think the official statement is "we'll see what we can do with him". He's been as chipper as anybody, though. I like having him around, and he actually was our best OLB by a good amount for the 5 games he was healthy this year.
As for what he does on the field? I'm sure you'll allow me to mostly overlook that. Give him a chance to get into the backfield, but we certainly can't rely on it.

[fear the elf]

Originally Posted by DeepThreat

Browns sign Juqua Parker. Maybe he and Rucker can combine to not suck too much at end.

I thought Rucker was supposed to be pretty decent at DE during the last half of the season...?

[Bengals78]

Kendall Langford - Still in Cincy - Yes
Aaron Ross - In Cincy - Dear god no
Tracy Porter - In Cincy - Yes please
Adam Schefter ‏ @AdamSchefter
Saints cornerback Tracy Porter is visiting the Bengals today, and also talking with the Raiders and Saints.

[DeepThreat]

Originally Posted by fear the elf

I thought Rucker was supposed to be pretty decent at DE during the last half of the season...?

He can't really rush the passer.

[Bengals78]

Also Reggie Nelson to visit the Jets

[Bengals78]

Originally Posted by DeepThreat

He can't really rush the passer.

Gets a ton of push but cant really finish the deal. Got 6 sacks thanks to Geno and Dunlap pushing the pocket his way