2013 FA Thread (Updates on OP) New: Merling, Brace, Pashos, Trueblood, EJBig, Tapp, White, Williams, MATTHEWS; Re-up: Rex, Hall, Davis, Paulsen, DY, RJax, Lich, Sundberg, Baker, Sav, Golston, Kehl, Polumbus; Paycuts: Carriker, Moss, BMeri, J. Wilson

[skinny21]

Not coming off an achilles injury. Him not getting paid has nothing to do with marijuana use.[COLOR="Gold"]

Sorry, that was meant to be implied in his 'baggage'. Actually, I'm guessing that if team's are satisfied with his rehab, he'll still be worth quite a bit to someone out there. I know I'd prefer him to the other top tier FAs out there. As I've said before, I hope we can bring him back for a 2 year deal while targeting te in the draft. I suppose we'll see.

[SemperFi Skins]

Steelers | Keenan Lewis expected to be top priority
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to see re-signing impending free-agent CB Keenan Lewis as their top priority this offseason.

Lions | Expected to try to re-sign two safeties
The Detroit Lions are expected to try to re-sign impending free-agent FS Louis Delmas and SS Amari Spievey this offseason.

Bucs | Enticing tight ends available in free agency
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could have an enticing group of tight ends available to them in free agency, according to Ira Kauffman of the Tampa Tribune. Kaufmann suggests Martellus Bennett (Giants), Dustin Keller (Jets), Fred Davis (Redskins) and Jared Cook (Titans) could all be available for the Buccaneers.

[rk3025]

Lions have only $7 million cap so we could get in game for Delmas.
Bucs can out bid anyone for a Tight End as they have $30 million cap space.

[DC9]

Lions have only $7 million cap so we could get in game for Delmas.
Bucs can out bid anyone for a Tight End as they have $30 million cap space.

as of right now, we have -$4 mil. Mayhew will make it work.

[thesubmittedone]

Remember that short time period that Cowboys fans thought Mike Jenkins was an absolute stud?

One good game as a Cowboy is all you need to become a stud. Actually, scratch that, make some plays in training camp and you're going to be one of the greatest of all time. I have learned this by turning on this thing they call the TV.

---------- Post added February-8th-2013 at 06:46 PM ----------

Lions have only $7 million cap so we could get in game for Delmas.
Bucs can out bid anyone for a Tight End as they have $30 million cap space.

Ugh, no "spirit" violated there of course since they're not in the NFC East. So damn frustrating.

[Skins3000]

Steelers | Keenan Lewis expected to be top priority
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to see re-signing impending free-agent CB Keenan Lewis as their top priority this offseason.

Lions | Expected to try to re-sign two safeties
The Detroit Lions are expected to try to re-sign impending free-agent FS Louis Delmas and SS Amari Spievey this offseason.

Bucs | Enticing tight ends available in free agency
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could have an enticing group of tight ends available to them in free agency, according to Ira Kauffman of the Tampa Tribune. Kaufmann suggests Martellus Bennett (Giants), Dustin Keller (Jets), Fred Davis (Redskins) and Jared Cook (Titans) could all be available for the Buccaneers.

Why is Jermichael Finley name not in the mix as a free agent TE? I would prefer him over everybody mentioned even Fred Davis

[NLC1054]

Why is Jermichael Finley name not in the mix as a free agent TE? I would prefer him over everybody mentioned even Fred Davis

1.) He's expensive.

2.) He drops the ball more than most defensive backs.

[vabigpoppa]

jermichael finley is the last TE i would want.

[Rocky52Mc]

Why is Jermichael Finley name not in the mix as a free agent TE? I would prefer him over everybody mentioned even Fred Davis

He's an inconsistent locker room cancer.

NO THANK YOU.

[Chump Bailey]

They should do whatever they can to bring back Boldin. He played a huge part in their success this year.

[redskindan07]

Yeah the Ravens do not win the super bowl without Boldin

[DC9]

Free agent CB Sean Smith is expected to seek $8-10 million annually on the open market.
Smith and his agent anticipate a deal somewhere between Brandon Carr (five years, $50 million) and Jason McCourty (five years, $43 million). Per the Miami Herald, the Dolphins don't believe Smith is worth that much and for good reason. Although very physically gifted and only 25, Smith struggles versus smaller, quicker receivers, and Pro Football Focus charted him with more combined first downs and touchdowns allowed than any NFL cornerback in 2012.

source: rotoworld.com

[rumplestilskin]

So DC9. I remember you and I talking about Rob Jacksons free agent status. There is still articles saying he is a RFA. What the heck is he RFA or UfA?

---------- Post added February-9th-2013 at 06:51 AM ----------

I even remember a post from Lavarleap saying the skins haven't quite figured out his status yet.

[DC9]

So DC9. I remember you and I talking about Rob Jacksons free agent status. There is still articles saying he is a RFA. What the heck is he RFA or UfA?

I don't know dude. The only people I see insisting that he is RFA are the local beat reporters for the local papers. I know Mike Jones (in his appearance on the Sports Fix a couple of days ago, that I summarized a couple of pages ago) insisted that he was an RFA because of Practice Squad time. But most league publications I have seen have him as a UFA. So that's the longer answer. lol.

The short answer is I don't have a clue, lol, but if I had to side, I would side with the kffl sources, etc that say he is UFA.

[rumplestilskin]

I don't know dude. The only people I see insisting that he is RFA are the local beat reporters for the local papers. I know Mike Jones (in his appearance on the Sports Fix a couple of days ago, that I summarized a couple of pages ago) insisted that he was an RFA because of Practice Squad time. But most league publications I have seen have him as a UFA. So that's the longer answer. lol.

The short answer is I don't have a clue, lol, but if I had to side, I would side with the kffl sources, etc that say he is UFA.

Thanks. RFA would be nice so we have a few tentacles attached to him so he doesn't get away.