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

[DC9]

He seems to be a glass half empty guy with every NFC East team at times. He's coming on 980 to talk to sports Fix in a couple of minutes

Can you post a sum?

I have to chew some ass and might be a few minutes.

---------- Post added February-26th-2013 at 01:44 PM ----------

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport says to "watch the Eagles" on free agent DL Ricky Jean-Francois.
Rapoport's advice came in a tossed-off reply on Twitter, but it's the second team Jean-Francois has been linked to in the past two days. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported Monday that the Packers are interested. The Sideline View's Adam Caplan reported believes as many as 5-6 teams could pursue the reserve D-lineman if he reaches the open market. It's looking like Jean-Francois has played his last snap in San Francisco

Free agent WR Steve Breaston will meet with the Steelers on Thursday or Friday.
Breaston is from the Pittsburgh area, knows offensive coordinator Todd Haley from their time together with the Cardinals and free agent Mike Wallace is moving on. The fit almost seems too perfect. The Cowboys, Browns and Titans also reportedly have interest in Breaston.

An NFL source tells the Arizona Republic that the Cardinals are "exploring the possibility" of trading for Alex Smith.
Per the source, "no deal is in place." That means the Cardinals are not the team that was previously reported to have a deal effectively done with the Niners. That team was likely the Chiefs, but that doesn't mean San Francisco will stop shopping Smith around ahead of the league's new year on March 12. By pitting teams against each other, they can maximize the haul they'll get for their former starting quarterback.

---------- Post added February-26th-2013 at 01:49 PM ----------

ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk
Redskins TE Fred Davis (Achilles) received fully clearance today from Dr. Robert Anderson. Davis is expected to be 100 percent for OTAs.

[Skinsinparadise]

Can you post a sum?

I had to take a call for work at the time so I was only half paying attention if that -- what i picked out was nothing newsworthy, Graziano doesn't think we get cap space back, they got into a debate over which players would have to go if they don't get the space back, with Kevin Sheehan saying that he thinks Kory L. is a key FA to resign.

[DC9]

I had to take a call for work at the time so I was only half paying attention if that -- what i picked out was nothing newsworthy, Graziano doesn't think we get cap space back, they got into a debate over which players would have to go if they don't get the space back, with Kevin Sheehan saying that he thinks Kory L. is a key FA to resign.

Thanks!

People hate on K-Lich, but our record without him is abysmal.

[WhoRUSupposed2Be]

Just been reported per PFT: "Redskins TE Fred Davis (Achilles) received fully clearance today from Dr. Robert Anderson. Davis is expected to be 100 percent for OTAs."

[martytheman]

Thanks!

People hate on K-Lich, but our record without him is abysmal.

I for one am ready to see KL go.
Love the effort he put in, but he just couldn't get it done at the POA on runs to the left, and was absolutely eaten alive on stunts, add that to his 10 penalties this year and I'd like to see him walk and let Lerib take his place.

[LaxinFish29]

[/COLOR]ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk
Redskins TE Fred Davis (Achilles) received fully clearance today from Dr. Robert Anderson. Davis is expected to be 100 percent for OTAs.

That is the best news I've heard in a while, hope he comes back with a purpose...and on the Skins.

[Hitman21ST]

Just been reported per PFT: "Redskins TE Fred Davis (Achilles) received fully clearance today from Dr. Robert Anderson. Davis is expected to be 100 percent for OTAs."

Good to hear. Just need to get him to sign on the dotted line now.

[moondog]

[/COLOR]ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk
Redskins TE Fred Davis (Achilles) received fully clearance today from Dr. Robert Anderson. Davis is expected to be 100 percent for OTAs.

That is great news although it seems really early for him to be fully cleared after an achilles. Despite all the differing opinions of what people think will happen, I just cannot see us letting an offensive weapon like Davis, especially at his age, leave for another team. Coming off an injury and a suspension before that, he will certainly be a player who's value on the field exceeds his next contract. Shanahan has always been a fan and was very complimentary of both Davis and Trent Williams coming off their suspensions concerning their work ethic and attitudes. I can't imagine not re-signing him.

[DC9]

I for one am ready to see KL go.
Love the effort he put in, but he just couldn't get it done at the POA on runs to the left, and was absolutely eaten alive on stunts, add that to his 10 penalties this year and I'd like to see him walk and let Lerib take his place.

Ribs was nasty in the running game. I think he got his first pancake as an NFL lineman on his first full series vs the Cowboys. And he rolled that dude up like a cigar.

Where he needs to improve this offseason is in the pass protections game. He has quick enough feet, he just needs to find that balance where he doesn't get pushed back. He got better with reps last year.

As for Kory, for me it depends on his price. But I'd like to keep him around as a back G/C at least.

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Rich Campbell ‏@Rich_Campbell
Davis' contract expires two weeks from today. He would become an unrestricted free agent. #Redskins

Let's see what happens.

---------- Post added February-26th-2013 at 02:50 PM ----------

Albert Breer ‏@AlbertBreer
The $24M due to Brady from 15-17 is guaranteed for inj only. But if he's on the roster for the last game of '14, it becomes fully guaranteed

[S.T.real,lights,out]

Nice i was away for the Ron Brace signing. Thats the kind of big guy i think we need in the middle. Hopefully he can do something for us.

---------- Post added February-26th-2013 at 03:05 PM ----------

Just been reported per PFT: "Redskins TE Fred Davis (Achilles) received fully clearance today from Dr. Robert Anderson. Davis is expected to be 100 percent for OTAs."

Wow, thought that was going to take almost a full year to recover...

[DC9]

Nice i was away for the Ron Brace signing. Thats the kind of big guy i think we need in the middle. Hopefully he can do something for us.

Rumor is he is here to play End but I'm sure he'll get a shot at all three.

Wow, thought that was going to take almost a full year to recover...

Apparently not when you are up for a contract. And that is what is worrying me. This will be a tough decision and I don't envy the man that has to make it.

[darrelgreenie]

I bet the Dolphins and Falcons make a run at Davis

[DC9]

Going for a run, fellas. Be back in a few hrs. Hopefully nothing big happens while I'm out.

[S.T.real,lights,out]

Apparently not when you are up for a contract. And that is what is worrying me. This will be a tough decision and I don't envy the man that has to make it.

I guess so....it only took him what 4-5 months? Thats crazy!!

[SemperFi Skins]

Ben Roethlisberger - QB - Steelers NFL.com reports the Steelers are renegotiating Ben Roethlisberger's contract, and could reach an agreement "by the end of the week."
Per reporter Albert Breer, the restructuring won't take place in the form of an extension. Roethlisberger's current cap number is a prohibitive $19.595 million, $11.6 million of which comes in the form of his base salary. A good chunk of that should be converted to a bonus, which can be prorated over the final three years of Roethlisberger's deal. He's signed through 2015.
Source: NFL.com Feb 26 - 2:56 PM

Looks like the Steelers are about to clear a ton of cap room by some 'side deal' shady business with Big Ben as well... We might as well restructure our whole team with bonuses. Hell, lets just pay them all with cash and clear 122 million off the books.