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[Jet Setter]

It's Revis time:


ESPN's Adam Schefter believes the Jets will attempt to pay Darrelle Revis "anything he wants" if/when he becomes a free agent.

Schefter believes the Revis sweepstakes will come down to the Jets and Patriots. The Jets made the difficult, but likely correct, decision to trade Revis two years ago, but meddlesome owner Woody Johnson has apparently felt regret. The New York media has spent the better part of two years beating the drum for Revis' return. Johnson seems to feel the pressure. Whatever the motivations, Revis would fill a huge need for Gang Green, and be playing for a coach in Todd Bowles who maximizes talent and scheme much the same way Rex Ryan does.

 

[cysporsche]

There is one thing that can sometimes hurt NY teams........ taxes

Nick, How about terrible weather 6 months a year, home prices, public school systems, obnoxious Jet fans !

Go Jets...Cyborg

 

[NickSINYC]

Nick, How about terrible weather 6 months a year, home prices, public school systems, obnoxious Jet fans !

Go Jets...Cyborg

There are many factors that go in to making a team choice but IMO money usually trumps most of them. If money is the main factor then taxes play a big part. Home price don't really hurt you get it back on the sale and there are always good schools to be found. Not really sure I agree the weather is bad for 6 months a year in NY. I doubt any player chooses a team because of the fan base.

 

[ucrenegade]

I believe they do give hometown discounts though to a team they want to play for or one close to their family.

 

[NCgreen12]

There's no doubt all players view free agency differently. Certainly money is the main driving issue. However, you could say guys that have played a long time, already made money but have not won might take less to play for a winner. The question is how much less. Winning vs. long term security. Money usually wins but not all the time.

 

[Jet Setter]

There's no doubt all players view free agency differently. Certainly money is the main driving issue. However, you could say guys that have played a long time, already made money but have not won might take less to play for a winner. The question is how much less. Winning vs. long term security. Money usually wins but not all the time.

Certainly. Just like playing for a coach you are familiar with, playing near home, near school, with players you're familiar with, with a younger team to give leadership to. Even the situation of some teams that might be moving to LA - that could appeal to a lot of players. Tax-friendly states, media coverage and accessibility for outside sponsorships. The reasons are unlimited. Some players even prefer not playing in large markets. It's all personal and these FA's have worked hard to be given the freedom of choice to test the market and select the team they want to play for. All teams have some built-in advantages and negatives as well. The players union drive home that this payday is one the players have earned and should take full advantage of since career shelf-life is always uncertain.

 

[Superman55]

Byron Maxwell: Eagles scheme “definitely fits me”

Posted by Josh Alper on March 6, 2015, 9:55 AM EST
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Cornerback Byron Maxwell is expected to be a popular man when teams are allowed to start talking to impending free agents this weekend and plenty of speculation about which team will be hottest on his trail has centered on the Eagles.

Philadelphia is in serious need of help at corner and their recent moves to clear out a lot of cap space hasn’t done anything to stop people from connecting the dots with Maxwell. Maxwell’s comments during an appearance on CSN Philly won’t slow things down either.

“Their stye of defense is very similar to what we play in Seattle,” Maxwell said. “Lot of man-press, cover 3. They allow their corners to play and get physical. Their scheme definitely fits me.”

Maxwell said he’s only heard good things about Philadelphia from the fans to the cheesesteaks. If he hears more good things from the Eagles over the weekend, he might be heading there for a heavy dose of both.

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[Superman55]

Eagles closing in on Spiller, Maxwell, and look for them to target McCourty:

C.J. Spiller - RB - Bills
Free agent C.J. Spiller could be a fit with the Eagles now that LeSean McCoy has been traded.
The Eagles are going to have plenty of running back options in free agency, but Spiller might be the best fit. Spiller split time with Fred Jackson in Buffalo, so he doesn't have the mileage or injury risk attached to other players like DeMarco Murray and Frank Gore. The Eagles probably wouldn't have to break the bank to get him either. Spiller and Mark Ingram appear to be the early favorites to replace McCoy in Philadelphia.

Byron Maxwell - DB - Seahawks
Free agent CB Byron Maxwell said he'd "definitely" consider signing with the Eagles.
Philadelphia seems like the overwhelming favorites for Maxwell. They play a ton of Cover 3, single-high safety, leaving their corners in man coverage on the outside, and that's the exact scheme Maxwell has said he wants to play in after doing so in Seattle. The Eagles are sitting on a pile of cash after ridding their roster of veterans this past week. Maxwell is expected to command $10 million per year.
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Brian Orakpo - LB - Redskins
NBC Washington's Dianna Marie Russini reports free agent Brian Orakpo "will not be back" with the Redskins next season.
It's a tough decision, but ultimately the right one. Orakpo seems to get hurt every year and the Redskins drafted his potential successor in Trent Murphy. Orakpo has already been connected to a number of teams, so the Redskins wouldn't be able to get him back at a discount. Assuming his tenure in Washington is over, Orakpo will finish his Redskins career with 40 sacks across 71 appearances.

Corey Peters - DL - Falcons
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, free agent DT Corey Peters is aiming for $5-6 million per year on his next contract.
He's hoping for a contract similar to the ones signed by Paul Soliai (five years, $33 million) and Tyson Jackson (five years, $25 million) last offseason. A deal of that nature would probably put Peters out of Atlanta's price range. With that said, an annual salary in the $5-6 million range is pretty optimistic for a player of Peters' skill level. Don't be surprised if Peters lowers his asking price and settles for something closer to what he made last season ($1.6 million).

Brandon Marshall - WR - Bears
The Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs reports the Bears' new regime "appears intent on moving on from" Brandon Marshall.
The Bears are reportedly seeking a mid-round pick in exchange for Marshall, but Biggs believes the 31-year-old may be released if a deal isn't found before Marshall's salary becomes guaranteed next Thursday. Scheduled to earn $7.7 million this season in the second year of a four-year deal, that's not overbearing for a true No. 1 receiver like Marshall. He's coming off an injury-plagued season, but the ankles shouldn't be an issue in 2015. Expect Marshall to draw a ton of interest if he hits the free-agent market. We also wouldn't rule out a trade.

Sam Bradford - QB - Rams
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Sam Bradford remains resistant to taking a pay cut.
Due $12.985 million, Bradford appears comfortable calling the Rams' bluff. The Rams could recoup Bradford's entire salary by cutting him loose, but would be left with a(n even bigger) black hole at quarterback. If Bradford is confident he won't be released, his only reason to take a pay cut would be to guarantee himself a healthy amount more than $13 million over the next two seasons.

Cecil Shorts - WR - Jaguars
The Miami Herald reports the Dolphins have "(internally discussed)" free agent Cecil Shorts.
Cleaning house at receiver, the Dolphins would be buying low on a player who appeared on the verge of exploding in 2012. Per reporter Barry Jackson, the Dolphins like what Shorts brings after the catch. According to Pro Football Focus, Shorts averaged 5.1 yards after the catch in 2014, a nice number. Recently released Brian Hartline and Brandon Gibson offered nothing after the catch.
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Rodney Hudson - C - Chiefs
ESPN Raiders reporter Bill Williamson expects the team to be "players" for free agent C Rodney Hudson.
Williamson expects fellow free agent C Chris Myers to be the Raiders' "Plan B." CBS' Jason La Canfora has also reported the Raiders are eyeing Hudson, and expects him to earn at least $7 million annually in his new deal. The Raiders have a preposterous amount of cap space, so if they want Hudson, he'll likely be theirs. Oakland is moving on from Stefen Wisniewski.
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Ndamukong Suh - DL - Lions
CBS' Jason La Canfora "(keeps) hearing" free agent Ndamukong Suh's deal will be in the range of $17 million annually, and include more than $60 million guaranteed.
It's the second report in two days to suggest that Suh could eclipse $60 million guaranteed. $17 million would also surpass the $16.6 million J.J. Watt's six-year deal averages. Finally, La Canfora adds to the scuttlebutt that the Dolphins will be front and center for Suh, saying if they don't land him, it "won't be for lack of effort."
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[Superman55]

Ndamukong Suh - DL - Lions
The Dolphins are confident they'll sign free agent Ndamukong Suh, according to the Miami Herald.
Suh is expected to command a contract in the neighborhood of six years and $102 million with over $30 million guaranteed. That would make Suh the richest defensive player of all-time, ahead of J.J. Watt. Miami recently released Brian Hartline and Cortland Finnegan to make room for a top-flight free agent. Mike Wallace could be next on the chopping block if the purge continues. The Raiders and Colts have also been linked to Suh, who can begin negotiating with teams Saturday.
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[BlindsideD'Brick]

Certainly. Just like playing for a coach you are familiar with, playing near home, near school, with players you're familiar with, with a younger team to give leadership to. Even the situation of some teams that might be moving to LA - that could appeal to a lot of players. Tax-friendly states, media coverage and accessibility for outside sponsorships. The reasons are unlimited. Some players even prefer not playing in large markets. It's all personal and these FA's have worked hard to be given the freedom of choice to test the market and select the team they want to play for. All teams have some built-in advantages and negatives as well. The players union drive home that this payday is one the players have earned and should take full advantage of since career shelf-life is always uncertain.

This is true, but try telling that to people who think a GM simply has to throw money at people to bring them on board. So many fans think it's that simple. I guarantee you, Revis won't come back to NY because of our big offer alone. He's tasted a Super Bowl, and knows NE can get back there much sooner than us. He'll take less from NE to sign there. I'm betting on it.

 

[Superman55]

Stefen Wisniewski - C - Raiders
XTRA 910 Arizona's MIke Jurecki reports the Cardinals are interested in free agent C/Gs Stefen Wisniewski and A.Q. Shipley.
The Cardinals are in the market for possibly two new guards and a center with RG Paul Fanaika a free agent and LG Ted Larsen and C Lyle Sendlein cut candidates after poor seasons. Both Wisniewski and Shipley can play all three interior spots. Wisniewski is a step below Rodney Hudson among the free-agent centers.
Related: Cardinals

 

[Jet Setter]

This is true, but try telling that to people who think a GM simply has to throw money at people to bring them on board. So many fans think it's that simple. I guarantee you, Revis won't come back to NY because of our big offer alone. He's tasted a Super Bowl, and knows NE can get back there much sooner than us. He'll take less from NE to sign there. I'm betting on it.

If you want to believe that, you can.

 

[Football51]

Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider · 47m47 minutes ago

Source: Jacoby Jones joins Chargers on a two-year contract: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-source-jacoby-jones-to-chargers-on-twoyear-deal-20150306-story.html …

 

[Superman55]

If David Harris just resigned for $7 mill per year, we're about to see monopoly money thrown around to these non-30+ year old free agents. Jets must be working overtime to lock up our own...hope the Powell deal gets done before we have to cut Spiller a check for $10 mill per. Wow, big money flying around already and free agency starts next week.

 

[Football51]

If David Harris just resigned for $7 mill per year, we're about to see monopoly money thrown around to these non-30+ year old free agents. Jets must be working overtime to lock up our own...hope the Powell deal gets done before we have to cut Spiller a check for $10 mill per. Wow, big money flying around already and free agency starts next week.

That's a pay cut for Harris who was making $9 mil per season.


Also, here's something Cimini wrote about players in Harris' age range and the contracts they received. Harris' deal is right in line with theirs.


Crystal ball: There is motivation on both sides to hammer out a deal, so look for something to get done before March 10. Our prediction: A four-year, $24 million contract, including $12 million in guarantees. Karlos Dansby, 33, signed the same deal last year with the Cleveland Browns.D'Qwell Jackson, 31, signed last year with the Indianapolis Colts for four years, $22 million, including $11 million guaranteed. Harris will have no shortage of suitors. The Miami Dolphins,Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears reportedly have interest.

 

[Football51]

Kent Somers @kentsomers · 15m15 minutes ago

Todd Bowles will do a good job recruiting for Jets. #azcardinals defenders, almost to a man, raved about him.

 

[Superman55]

That's a pay cut for Harris who was making $9 mil per season.


Also, here's something Cimini wrote about players in Harris' age range and the contracts they received. Harris' deal is right in line with theirs.


Crystal ball: There is motivation on both sides to hammer out a deal, so look for something to get done before March 10. Our prediction: A four-year, $24 million contract, including $12 million in guarantees. Karlos Dansby, 33, signed the same deal last year with the Cleveland Browns.D'Qwell Jackson, 31, signed last year with the Indianapolis Colts for four years, $22 million, including $11 million guaranteed. Harris will have no shortage of suitors. The Miami Dolphins,Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears reportedly have interest.

I prefer resigning him than trying to plug another hole; and based on the guaranteed money, looks like a 2 year deal. Glad he'll retire a jet and isn't a bill.

 

[Football51]

I prefer resigning him than trying to plug another hole; and based on the guaranteed money, looks like a 2 year deal. Glad he'll retire a jet and isn't a bill.

Hoping we find his replacement in this year's draft too. I think we're going to target wr & lb early.

 

[Superman55]

Hoping we find his replacement in this year's draft too. I think we're going to target wr & lb early.

Oh yeah?

My guess is we target CB and OLB early...OL and WR later...likely a RB someplace also.

 

[Football51]

Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo · 16m16 minutes ago

Panthers signed OT Michael Oher, team announced. Not gonna say I was Blind Sided by that.