Trades & Signings Thread

[Big Mick]

Breaking down Mario Williams contract - http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/17/breaking-down-the-mario-williams-deal/

Of the signing bonus of $19m, BUffalo has elected to take the entire $19m hit this year as they have rolled forward cap space from last year. Essentially the $19m is the cap space from last year so it is basically nothing to the cap.

So that is $25m in year 1.

So the remaining $70m is then apportioned over years 2-6 meaning on the cap in those years he'll have an aggregate value of only $14m - A much more reasonable number for a player of his stature. And from year 3 Buffalo can pretty much get out of it without too much cap hit if it doesn't work out.

 

[abpanther]

I'm a bit surprised by the lukewarm interest in Flynn, I thought he would've been chased a little harder

 

[AusKnightRKO]

Thats not too bad considering the massive jump in cap in 2014, but also explains why he signed, alot of money for the first year

 

[Jono078]

Vikings should show some interest in Flynn IMO.

 

[Big Mick]

Thats not too bad considering the massive jump in cap in 2014, but also explains why he signed, alot of money for the first year

You think noone else would have offered him that much?

Julius Peppers got $91m with $46m guaranteed....

It wasn't ALL the money...I'm sure Jacksonville, Tampa, Bengals, Denver, Titans could have all offered the same money...

Just smart business by the Bills to frontload it with huge cap space this next two years and when 2014 rolls around when all our bigger draft picks are up for extensions there is more room available and the cap would be going up.

 

[Big Mick]

Flynn's interest is directly tied to Manning.

If Manning had signed last week...Flynn's price would skyrocket.

IMO he was always going to Miami and is reportedly talking contract there right now.

In other news the Patriots have announced the signing of Anthony Gonzalez, WR. If he ever stay's fit, this kid will be great for Tom Brady.

 

[Big Mick]

Also along the lines of Patriots news.

If Denver were to sign Manning it is understood that there would be a trade with the New England Patriots.

The trade would involve Tim Tebow.

IMO it would likely be a straight swap of one of NE's back up QB's. It would make no sense to carry 4 QB's on the roster and Hoyer's 2nd round tender isn't getting him signed anywhere imo.

So I think it would be a straight up Hoyer/Mallett for Tim Tebow swap to back up Peyton Manning.

This is understandable on the Pat's behalf for a few reasons:
- As widely reported at the time, Tebow was highly favoured by Bill Bellicheck.
- Also widely reported at the time, if Tebow was available at the top pick in the 2nd round, the Patriots were using that pick to draft Tim Tebow.
- Josh McDaniels, the coach who drafted Tebow, is back with the Patriots

 

[Chip Bayless]

Source: ESPN

The Miami Dolphins were kicked out of the Peyton Manning sweepstakes. But they reportedly have gone to the top of the list for another free-agent quarterback.

ESPN's Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefer report Miami has the inside track to land former Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn. He has just two career starts but played well in limited time and has ties to Miami head coach Joe Philbin, who is Flynn's former offensive coordinator in Green Bay.

 

[Chip Bayless]

I like the Buffalo Mario Williams signing. Nice move.

Gonzalez Jnr will be in for a huge season in that Pats offense IF he can stay on the field.

 

[Big Mick]

@AdamSchefter: Patriots reached a one-year agreement with former Raiders pass rusher Trevor Scott.

Top signing

 

[Raider_69]

Hooray for mathis!!!

 

[Big Mick]

Chiefs signed Kevin Boss, Eric Winston & Brady Quinn today.

I like all the signings.

Quinn is better than Stanzi & imo Cassell.

Boss is a good blocker on the line.

Winston is the best RT in football

Through Adding Hillis as well before the ball is staying out of Cassell's hands imo. They are going to be a power running team. Hillis and Charles just running hard all day.

 

[Tom155]

Pats sign Lloyd

 

[Mhartew]

49ers offer Alex Smith a new 3 year contract. Either hedging their bets or they're pulling out of the Peyton Manning race

 

[Big Mick]

3 year $23m contract for Smith apparently. Reports are he is looking for a new agent but.

Potentially due to conflict of interest at CAA with them representing Peyton Manning

 

[Big Mick]

Pat's signing of Lloyd is huge.

Him on one side, Welker in slot, Hernandez at FB, Gronk at TE with maybe Gonzalez or a deep threat receiver like a Stephen Hill on the other side would be awfully hard to contain.

Can't see Chad being with the team by training camp.

Could see him going to a team like Carolina, Miami, Rams to help out a young QB.

 

[Big Mick]

RG3&out re-signs with Redskins - http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/17/rex-grossman-agrees-to-one-year-deal-with-redskins/

Jeff Backus re-signs - http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/17/lions-re-sign-jeff-backus/

 

[Big Mick]

Rumour going around that Bills may cut Chris Kelsay and Dwan Edwards in order to make a run at Wimbley.

If we get Wimbley...and have a D-Line of:

Wimbley - Dareus - Williams - Williams..

I am nursing a semi thinking of the pain that d-line would enforce.

 

[AusKnightRKO]

Ok i could be worried about that and thats an understatement

The pats could restructure some deals as we are 8.4mill under the cap with all these signings
And have a look at someone like wimbley

Take 3mill off brady, sign welker to 8mill a year, take 2.5 off wilfork and 1.5 off mayo that gives us another 8mill to spend for a sb winning team

 

[AusKnightRKO]

Plus with offence set, spend the draft on defence so barron, brockers, curry and whatever guard is left