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]

But the named replacement floating around is Derek Cox. Talented, but injured all the time.

Yep he's been out there. I'd be surprised if he was the only one brought in. He'll be cheap. The proverbial low-risk, high-reward.

[SkinsFanMania]

Just a dude playing a dude disguised as another dude, brother!

haha thanks, everyone makes good contributions to this thread.

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Dannell Ellerbe - LB - Ravens Free agent ILB Dannell Ellerbe does not anticipate re-signing with the Ravens before midnight's commencement of the negotiating period.
"Starting Saturday, we'll be talking to all 32 teams," Ellerbe's agent said. 27-year-old Ellerbe is the top inside linebacker available in free agency, in what otherwise is a very poor class at the position. The Ravens want Ellerbe back, but he's intent on shopping his wares and maxing out his worth.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter Mar 8 - 3:24 PM

Raiders | Carson Palmer could be released
The Oakland Raiders may release QB Carson Palmer this offseason if he does not agree to take a pay cut. The Raiders could go with QB Terrelle Pryor and a quarterback they select in the draft.

Titans | Sen'Derrick Marks expected to hit market
The Tennessee Titans are not expected to reach an agreement with impending free-agent DT Sen'Derrick Marks before the start of free agency.

Your welcome for the kudos and I agree, everyone has added great info to the thread and this board as a whole.

[Skinsinparadise]

I think it needs to be understood that cutting Hall is not equal to losing him. There's a high chance we'll match whatever offer he gets if it's close enough to what we were willing to give him and that'll be the plan. That's how this FO has operated thus far.

As for there being a "high chance" we'll match whatever offer he gets. I am assuming that's a gut feel? Because I haven't stumbled on any rumors or statements of that kind in recent days. I guess we will see. The market for corners seems saturated right now. And if the team wants to go younger at that position it won't be too hard. Toler and Cox are younger than Hall.

[DC9]

As for there being a "high chance" we'll match whatever offer he gets. I am assuming that's a gut feel? Because I haven't stumbled on any rumors or statements of that kind in recent days. I guess we will see. The market for corners seems saturated right now. And if the team wants to go younger at that position it won't be too hard. Toler and Cox are younger than Hall.

He and Toler may be the same age if not older. Close either way.

But totally agree on the "high chance". I also hope Toler makes it to Tuesday at 4pm EST free.

[thesubmittedone]

As for there being a "high chance" we'll match whatever offer he gets. I am assuming that's a gut feel? Because I haven't stumbled on any rumors or statements of that kind in recent days. I guess we will see. The market for corners seems saturated right now. And if the team wants to go younger at that position it won't be too hard. Toler and Cox are younger than Hall.

Yeah, just my gut feel based on what you just mentioned about the saturated corners market as well as the coaching staff's fondness of Hall. I think he's going to find that it's a soft market for him and accept what we think he's worth or close to it.

I get we might just want to totally move on, but like I said, Mike's style is to let a player he likes (but doesn't agree with on their worth) to go test the market while giving us first dibs to match. You might think the CB market being saturated means it's more likely we move on, but I don't. I think it means Hall will have to find out he's not worth what he thinks.

[DC9]

Santana Moss - WR - Redskins

Santana Moss is a candidate to be released.
Moss' cap number is $6.1 million, and the Redskins could save $4.5 million against the cap by releasing him. With the Redskins wanting to go out and sign a couple of free agents, the team needs to clear some space. Washington is currently $3 million over the cap, but they could save $12.5 million by releasing Moss and DeAngelo Hall.

[MrJL]

the Skins tried to pick up Pashos in the past, haven't they?

[DC9]

the Skins tried to pick up Pashos in the past, haven't they?

2010 he was probably the best available OT that year in FA. That's the uncapped year when everyone was tendered. He gave us the finger, we traded for Jammal Brown.

[BKSkinsFan]

Tony Pashos? Looks like Shanny has a thing for banged up veteran right tackles.

[thesubmittedone]

2010 he was probably the best available OT that year in FA. That's the uncapped year when everyone was tendered. He gave us the finger, we traded for Jammal Brown.

lol, no winners in that one.

Tony Pashos? Looks like Shanny has a thing for banged up veteran right tackles.

Shanahan has always looked at Olinemen in that way, except at LT. Same way he looks at RB. Very specific skillsets that he believes he has an eye for that will translate to the ZBS. Our entire Oline is made up of unwanted guys really except Trent... I believe the Broncos Oline was the same way while he was there.

[Tarpon75]

Santana Moss - WR - Redskins

Santana Moss is a candidate to be released.
Moss' cap number is $6.1 million, and the Redskins could save $4.5 million against the cap by releasing him. With the Redskins wanting to go out and sign a couple of free agents, the team needs to clear some space. Washington is currently $3 million over the cap, but they could save $12.5 million by releasing Moss and DeAngelo Hall.

Was under thhe impression that with the increase to the cap the Skins were somewhere less than 2 mill. over.

[J-bomb]

thought we were under the cap 2.9? Now we are over 3 mil which is it?

[DC9]

According to the NFL Management Council we are 2.9 under. According to every writer in America, we are a 3 over. Flip a coin. We will be under by Tuesday at 4pm.

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Brian Schaefering - DL - Free Agent

The Cowboys will not tender an offer to exclusive rights free agent DL Brian Schaefering.
Schaefering was signed by the Cowboys in December, and he made three tackles in three games with the team. He turns 30 in August.
Related: Cowboys
Source: ESPN Dallas
Mar 8 - 6:01 PM

Danny McCray - DB - Cowboys

Cowboys tendered restricted free agent S Danny McCray at the original-round level.
The tender will pay McCray $1.323 million in 2013. McCray started ten games in 2012 and recorded 71 tackles and an interception. He's been the Cowboys' top special teams player for the last couple of seasons, and he'll go back to that role this upcoming season.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Mar 8 - 5:54 PM

Brian Hoyer - QB - Cardinals

Cardinals tendered restricted free agent Brian Hoyer at the second-round level.
This was the expected outcome after it had been rumored that "multiple teams" were "intrigued" by Hoyer in a weak quarterback market. The second-round tender will pay Hoyer $2.023 million in 2013, and it will undoubtedly keep interested teams from trying to sign him away.

[SkinsFanMania]

He and Toler may be the same age if not older. Close either way.

But totally agree on the "high chance". I also hope Toler makes it to Tuesday at 4pm EST free.

Many people on this board, myself included, would be upset if we didn't at least get a chance to sign Toler.

[DC9]

Many people on this board, myself included, would be upset if we didn't at least get a chance to sign Toler.

Absolutely. I am in that camp as well

EDIT: I'd start by letting him meet Robert, then showing him the writing on the wall with the 49ers and Seahawks out West... then I'd let him meet Fletch and ask when he'd be ready to move in.