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]

What does that mean for guys like Andre Smith or Will Beatty? Could they be in line for similar contracts, somewhere in the low 20s M, 4 years, around 8M guaranteed?

Great question/point! I also think it has to do with the number of guys on the market at that position as well as who's expected to come out via the draft and how they are graded. Last year's draft produced a lot of MLB's that were rated highly, therefore the market (that was decent for MLB/ILB) wasn't what a lot of guys thought it would be. That's why you saw MLB/ILB as the last position to be signed in most cases.

The market for Tackle via free agency was smaller last season that it is expected to be this year. Also, outside of Kalil and maybe a couple of others coming out via the draft, not a lot was expected out of the class... so the market value went up.

Now, agents are always going to argue that "My tackle deserves more money than Eric Winston got last year, etc" but I have a feeling that Front Offices deal more year to year with these types of signing based on all of the above variables. Just my take anyways.

---------- Post added January-12th-2013 at 04:58 PM ----------

Agreed, those two are why I don't think we necessarily need to go looking for a RT.

I'm still high on Compton as well, but I did take pause Mo Hurt started at RT vs the Eagles with Polumbus out with a concussion and Jordan Black suspended. It was just a little weird being that Hurt hasn't played tackle in live action since he was a Florida Gator.

[LaxinFish29]

We also have 2012 rookie Tom Compton as a potential future RT.

The front office restructured his contract whilst on our practice squad to keep him after several other teams tried to sign hm to their active rosters.

To quote Mike Shanahan on Tom Compton..."I think he’s got a big-time future for us.”

Maybe the guy has a chance for 2013.

I would love to see him be our answer as RT for years...go FS and POOSSIBLY wr in fa, the rest in the draft.

[DC9]

Because Cousins after one game is better then anyone they have had out there for the last five years.

We wouldn't be able to absorb Fitz's contract. But maybe Michael Floyd for Cousins straight up?

[MrJL]

I'm still high on Compton as well, but I did take pause Mo Hurt started at RT vs the Eagles with Polumbus out with a concussion and Jordan Black suspended. It was just a little weird being that Hurt hasn't played tackle in live action since he was a Florida Gator.

Hurt had played in an NFL game though. With RG3 gimpy it's possible they wanted someone who'd played at actual NFL speed.

[Rufus T Firefly]

Sorry of this has come up earlier, but Rob Jackson has been in the league 5 years. He will be a UFA not an RFA.

[MrJL]

Sorry of this has come up earlier, but Rob Jackson has been in the league 5 years. He will be a UFA not an RFA.

There's been messages about that. Apparently his time on the PS means he's an RFA

[doghouse4x4]

I'm still high on Compton as well, but I did take pause Mo Hurt started at RT vs the Eagles with Polumbus out with a concussion and Jordan Black suspended. It was just a little weird being that Hurt hasn't played tackle in live action since he was a Florida Gator.

I don't think he ever started a game at T for UF, but I could be wrong. He was the starting RG for only 1 year at that. He did look good against Philly though, so maybe a late bloomer.

[DogofWar1]

I'd like Compton to emerge, but frankly I don't trust him to, not yet. Us locking him down for another couple years says we like him, but his being as far down on the depth chart makes me question him a bit. I think the best thing, quite frankly, with our qb's health on the line, we need to bite the bullet and pay a guy now instead of hoping for someone to develop. If they don't develop, then we're in trouble, and we can't afford to be in trouble.

[JMUSkins]

Sorry of this has come up earlier, but Rob Jackson has been in the league 5 years. He will be a UFA not an RFA.

We need to go ahead and take care of that now. He would definitely be an upgrade to several teams around the league. I really hope he wants to come back and help us hoist a Lombardi vs get paid with some **** team.

[#BgMase76#]

That UFA list is pretty terrible. If we didn't have the cap situation, I'd let all of 'em go except for Alexander and Rob Jackson.

No, I'd keep Griffin and look at keeping Baker around until you know how Nield looks.

[DC9]

Sorry of this has come up earlier, but Rob Jackson has been in the league 5 years. He will be a UFA not an RFA.

there have been heads a bumpin' about that. I agree, but a lot of the local media are reporting that he is restricted.

[Laxpunk2006]

I rather sign Ryan Harris for cheap and hope he stays healthy and have Polumbus on the bench

Harris
Amendola

I'm not sure how you could rely on either of these guys. If Harris wanted to come in for a near minimum contract and compete for a roster spot I'd be behind it. If we go into 2013 with him as Plan A at RT I think we're going to be regretting it.

[DC9]

I don't think he ever started a game at T for UF, but I could be wrong. He was the starting RG for only 1 year at that. He did look good against Philly though, so maybe a late bloomer.

I'm not sure either, but I know he played both there. I like Mo Hurt, I'm just saying that if Compton was ready he would've started against the Eagles. That doesn't mean he won't be ready for next season by any means, just something that gave me pause since we called him up a week or two before that game, TP was concussed, and then Black was suspended.

---------- Post added January-12th-2013 at 08:57 PM ----------

We need to go ahead and take care of that now. He would definitely be an upgrade to several teams around the league. I really hope he wants to come back and help us hoist a Lombardi vs get paid with some **** team.

He'll stay. We gave him his shot. But he's going to want some coin. Not an outrageous number, but fair for both sides.

---------- Post added January-12th-2013 at 09:01 PM ----------

No, I'd keep Griffin and look at keeping Baker around until you know how Nield looks.

I'd love to keep Baker and Neild around. Griffin showed well, but if we can upgrade, let's do it. I think the goal is to get a number 1 Corner, or at least a very good number 2. Griffin can only play well on the boundry, if he is in the slot, he get's used. If we can put Hall and Wilson in the slot in the dime and have Minnifield and another good corner locking down the boundries... with some actual AVERAGE to ABOVE AVERAGE safeties... this is a top 15 defense again... and that translates to winning football games.

[JMUSkins]

DC9: I hope you're right. Having quality depth like that is invaluable.

[CGSKINS]

jairus-byrd. Nuff said!