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Grittybeard: Mar 29, 2010; That's an excellent call, those officials are doing a hell of a job.

Captain Satire posted:

Are SA Skins fans happy with all the WR signings? I'm not sure about it.

Not a Skins fan, but there's been a lot of "More targets for Beck!" going around today.

Moss is a good resigning no matter what though I'd think.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 22:40

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# ? May 25, 2013 16:22

Captain Satire: May 3, 2005; Chris Cooley is my Life Coach.

Grittybeard posted:

Not a Skins fan, but there's been a lot of "More targets for Beck!" going around today.

Moss is a good resigning no matter what though I'd think.

Yeah at first I was a little concerned because I was pretty happy with Moss and Armstrong last year. But now I feel like they are just doing what they were doing in the draft and going for quantity, hopefully after the camps they will actually have a solid corp.

Just fix the loving offensive line. Please.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 22:44

Toymachine: Jul 2, 2007

Christ Pseudoscientist posted:

A lot of reports around about Scrabble say that he wants to go to a contender. He has made enough money the last 2 years in Oakland that he doesn't need to chase a paycheck. He will still command top dollar but he can pretty much pick his destination.

That's what it would seem like. Go to the Jets or Ravens or Packers or Eagles, Nnamdi. If you're thinking of signing with the Texans, Lions or another mid-level/bottom feeder team just stay in Oakland.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 22:46

JuicedSixFo: Mar 16, 2007; ~
I wanted to fight him.

I was really mad.

Like, theriously mad.
~

Roasted Donut posted:

Skins should be happy about resigning Moss and trading for Gaffney. Stokely and Stallworth probably aren't going to contribute much of anything though

Stokely is good for one freak play per year where he's the lucky beneficiary of circumstance

# ? Jul 27, 2011 22:48

NattyBo: Sep 20, 2004

Ozu posted:

Someone actually switched teams.

@jamisonhensley: Source: #Ravens CB Josh Wilson agrees to deal with Redskins

Whoa! Nice!

Carlos Rogers

Skins are making good moves! I...don't know how to feel right now...

# ? Jul 27, 2011 22:53

whypick1: Dec 18, 2009; Just another jackass on the Internet

NattyBo posted:

Skins are making good moves! I...don't know how to feel right now...

Just remember that your QB options are still Rex Grossman and John Beck, that should let you know how to feel.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 22:56

b0ng: Jan 16, 2004; ASK ME HOW SOCIAL SERVICES FEELS ABOUT BUYING AND SELLING HARD DRUGS THROUGH THE POSTAL SERVICE WITH KIDS IN THE HOUSE! I GOT RICH SCAMMING THE INTERNET WITH MY HARD DRUGS BY MAIL BUSINESS, AND SO CAN YOU!

NattyBo posted:

Whoa! Nice!

Carlos Rogers

Skins are making good moves! I...don't know how to feel right now...

you're still being quarterbacked by Magruber.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 22:56

NattyBo: Sep 20, 2004

Also guys just because we have 14 WRs doesn't mean they're all going to make it. Think about this, 90 man TC rosters.

I consider 4 recievers to be total locks to make the roster, namely:

Moss, Hankerson, Armstrong, Gaffney. That leaves Banks, Malcom Kelly, Stallworth, Stokely, and a host of practice squad and scrubs fighting for 1 or possibly 2 spots. Shanahan is bringing some dudes in for veteran presence at camp and kicking the tires on others. Maybe some guys can fill in on special teams, too. I've been having fun with the "MORE WEAPONS FOR BECK" stuff, but honestly, if this was the Redskins of old we'd have signed Holmes and Rice already leaving no room for any other players. I'm generally pretty happy with our free agency thus far...but jesus, do we need a QB, so yeah. I still think we're gonna hop on the Vince JWG Young train tomorrow at 4pm.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 22:56

DangerKat: Nov 5, 2009; i'm lovin' it!

Ryan Longwell has re-upped with the Vikings. The new kickoff rules should help him out and he's always been reliable for FGs. Glad to have him back.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:04

HeroOfTheRevolution: Apr 26, 2008

Boy Skins fans sure are schizo. If they act sensibly and sign mid-range free agents at a value price, the fan mantra is 'why aren't we going after big names?!' Which is funny, because the mantra yesterday was 'oh god Snyder's going to throw ridiculous money at big names'

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:04

WeLandedOnTheMoon!: Feb 1, 2009; Gonna fly this dog to the moon somehow.

What's this year's crop of holdouts looking like?

Djax

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:05

AdamD: Nov 11, 2000; HONK HONK

DSean

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:05

nnnAdam: Jul 8, 2007; Strength in Numbers

WeLandedOnTheMoon! posted:

What's this year's crop of holdouts looking like?

Djax

Chris Johnson and apparently Frank Gore as well.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:07

Captain Satire: May 3, 2005; Chris Cooley is my Life Coach.

HeroOfTheRevolution posted:

Boy Skins fans sure are schizo. If they act sensibly and sign mid-range free agents at a value price, the fan mantra is 'why aren't we going after big names?!' Which is funny, because the mantra yesterday was 'oh god Snyder's going to throw ridiculous money at big names'

I admit this might have been my initial reaction, but I feel how quickly I realized and like what they have done lends me credit. That group of four WRs posted above, Gaffney, Moss, Armstrong and Hankerson, pleases me.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:08

SKEET SKEET: Jan 2, 2010

Some good news from rotoworld:

quote:

Ravens OLB Sergio Kindle (fractured skull) will not start training camp on the PUP list, a source tells the Baltimore Sun.

Really hope that he has been able to fully recover and not have any permanent issues. That is a really scary thing to have been through, and I hope that he will find some success this year in the NFL.

nnnAdam posted:

Chris Johnson and apparently Frank Gore as well.

Not sure if anyone knows this, but what's the scoop on Vincent Jackson right now? If memory serves me he was given the franchise tag last year (to his dismay), and I have heard some talk that he might hold out if not given a long term deal. I have too much trouble wading through the bullshit on SD sports radio though.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:10

ForbiddenWonder: Feb 15, 2003

the bills signed the receipt for a pizza party today

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:11

HeroOfTheRevolution: Apr 26, 2008

Captain Satire posted:

I admit this might have been my initial reaction, but I feel how quickly I realized and like what they have done lends me credit. That group of four WRs posted above, Gaffney, Moss, Armstrong and Hankerson, pleases me.

It doesn't really matter anyways since your starting quarterback will either have the ball slip out of his hands every third time he winds up to throw or ignore an open target to sling the ball into triple coverage 40 yards downfield depending on who wins this 'competition'

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:13

C-Euro: Mar 20, 2010; Actually, Lucy, my trouble is football. I just don't understand it. Instead of feeling happy, I feel sort of let down.

Go Lions.

Lions re-signed John Wendling (S), Drew Stanton (QB), and Dave Rayner (PK).

I'm happy with all of those but Jim Schwartz needs to work his Titans voodoo and pull Tulloch away from the Eagles and Titans.

EDIT: The kicking job is still Hanson's if he's healthy enough, according to the team.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:13

Sheen Sheen: Nov 18, 2002

ForbiddenWonder posted:

the bills signed the receipt for a pizza party today

...and Drayton Florence?

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:13

JuicedSixFo: Mar 16, 2007; ~
I wanted to fight him.

I was really mad.

Like, theriously mad.
~

When are the Pats signing Donte Whitner already

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:14

AndrewP: Apr 21, 2010; Ball Hard Enough.

SKEET SKEET posted:

Some good news from rotoworld:

Really hope that he has been able to fully recover and not have any permanent issues. That is a really scary thing to have been through, and I hope that he will find some success this year in the NFL.

So do I, but I'm only gonna believe it when he takes a few hard hits in camp and isn't carted off the field.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:16

NotWearingPants: Jan 3, 2006; Certainly I was sufficiently insecure to have felt the need to establish to my own satisfaction before the age of 33 whether or not humans can fly. If that makes me a chippy little autodidact in your eyes then so be it.

Philly papers are reporting that Kolb will not be at camp. It sounds like the deal may be done but that the Cardinals are still working out Kolb's contract extension.

I think if Cardinals fans don't like what they will give up in trade for Kolb, they're going to absolutely hate the contract he gets.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:16

JuicedSixFo: Mar 16, 2007; ~
I wanted to fight him.

I was really mad.

Like, theriously mad.
~

They'll change their minds once he starts owning Week 1

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:18

ForbiddenWonder: Feb 15, 2003

Sheen Sheen posted:

...and Drayton Florence?

blah.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:19

JuicedSixFo: Mar 16, 2007; ~
I wanted to fight him.

I was really mad.

Like, theriously mad.
~

The New England Patriots _{sign rookie tight end Lee Smith, a fifth-round pick out of Marshall, putting him in with Alge Crumpler, Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, Carson Butler and rookie free agent Will Yeatman.}

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:22

TotallyGreen: Jun 30, 2002; REMIND ME AGAIN, HOW
THE LITTLE HORSE-SHAPED
ONES MOVE.

Sheen Sheen posted:

...and Drayton Florence?

The pizza party would have been a better way to spend $15m

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:22

Lance of Llanwyln: Jun 11, 2008

Sheen Sheen posted:

...and Drayton Florence?

At a reasonable price, even. I'm glad our secondary won't be going to poo poo until McGee lands on IR again.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:23

Arnold Layne: Nov 4, 2008

The Dolphins have dropped out of the running for Bradshaw's services, according to the Sun-Sentinel's Omar Kelly. Analysis: Apparently the Dolphins are unable to pay his price. Unless something changes in the near future, it looks like Bradshaw will head back to the Giants.

also longwell is back

Longwell has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Vikings, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings PK Ryan Longwell has agreed to terms on a four-year contract worth $12 million. The deal includes a $3.5 million in guarantees.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:27

GonadTheBallbarian: Jul 23, 2007; TFF's billionaire philanthropist of Gotham City, Mass.

JuicedSixFo posted:

The New England Patriots _{sign rookie tight end Lee Smith, a fifth-round pick out of Marshall, putting him in with Alge Crumpler, Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, Carson Butler and rookie free agent Will Yeatman.}

Probably just kicking the tires, seeing what they can get. Poor bastard probably won't make it.

\/\/\/ Oh, then he's definitely good to have around, maybe he can learn from Capn' Crump.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:27

JuicedSixFo: Mar 16, 2007; ~
I wanted to fight him.

I was really mad.

Like, theriously mad.
~

Apparently he was considered one of the better blocking tight ends in the draft, who knows.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:28

Democrazy: Oct 16, 2008; HOLY SHIT AM I A PRETENTIOUS DOUCHEBAG OR WHAT?
AND NOW I'M OFF TO HARASS ASIAN WOMEN AT STARBUCKS WITH DERANGED HAIKU (PLEASE HOLD ME)

Drayton Florence is an unremarkable but effective CB, it's important to keep the average talent when trying to create an average defense (and to keep your playmakers, but whatever).

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:29

Sheen Sheen: Nov 18, 2002

Democrazy posted:

Drayton Florence is an unremarkable but effective CB, it's important to keep the average talent when trying to create an average defense (and to keep your playmakers, but whatever).

I...can't figure out if this is supposed to be a jab at someone/something...

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:31

Real hurthling!: Sep 11, 2001

ESPN just ran a segment on Orton and didn't mention Miami at all. Wasn't it reported earlier today as a done deal?

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:31

Parlett316: Dec 6, 2002

HeroOfTheRevolution posted:

It doesn't really matter anyways since your starting quarterback will either have the ball slip out of his hands every third time he winds up to throw or ignore an open target to sling the ball into triple coverage 40 yards downfield depending on who wins this 'competition'

I guess the Skins should go get a Hall of Fame quarterback right now then.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:33

JuicedSixFo: Mar 16, 2007; ~
I wanted to fight him.

I was really mad.

Like, theriously mad.
~

Are you thinkin' what I'm thinkin'

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:35

Master Kush: Aug 8, 2007

Nnamdi and Revis would be an insane combo, the best in the history of the NFL. But gently caress the Jets, NNamdi we need you on the 49ers, Clements is a bum

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:35

The Sex Cannon: Nov 22, 2004; HITZ-HITZ-HITZ-HITZ

I'm somewhat pleased with what the Skins have been doing so far in free agency. Shanahan has mentioned before how he thinks the WR core is something that needs to be addressed immediately, and he's sticking to his guns and doing just that. I think the Stokely move was kinda dumb, but who knows? He might just be there to light a fire under someone's rear end in training camp. I know some of these guys are older, but young guys like Henkerson need time to develop and someone to help guide them. Especially since these rookies haven't even seen a practice field yet. If this was a normal season, Mike and the team would have met with and seriously evaluated all of the rookies, but they haven't gotten that chance this year. So maybe these older guys are insurance. Re-signing Moss was fantastic, too. That guy has been the only consistent offensive performer on the Skins since forever.

So far, the defensive pickups have been very good, I think. Cofield is a steal, and if Josh Wilson got serious PT on the Ravens, then he's probably pretty good.

I don't know who this Kellen guy is, but he probably stinks.

Just for the record, I really don't think getting Vince Young on this team is a good idea. He's a loving headcase and the last thing the Skins need is more drama.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:35

SteelAngel2000: Feb 22, 2007; Win Win Win, cut down nets
A-Z-T-E-C got next
Let 'em play, let 'em play
Home team all day
Work hard like Coach Fish say
Aztecs, what's up?

Democrazy posted:

Drayton Florence is an unremarkable but effective CB, it's important to keep the average talent when trying to create an average defense (and to keep your playmakers, but whatever).

He is terrible

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:37

Parlett316: Dec 6, 2002

Jerry Rice's last team was Denver and it lasted the training camp. Shanahan must think that vets just sprinkle their magical wisdom upon these Xbox playing rooks.

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:37

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# ? May 25, 2013 16:22

Hockles: Dec 25, 2007; Resident of ~~Camp Blood~~
Crystal Lake

JuicedSixFo posted:

Are you thinkin' what I'm thinkin'

I think so, but why would Jay Cutler need to wear a cowboy hat?

# ? Jul 27, 2011 23:38

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