The Free Agency Thread

[elcid]

Some FA’s I’d still like to see us pursuit:
Rashaad Melvin, Tyvon Branch, DRC, Junior Galette, Honey Badger (a man may dream. Good night)

 

[SD Cheesehead]

Updated wishlist as FA has progressed

CB: Claiborne, Melvin, Honey Badger
Pass Rush: Barwin, Lynch
OL: Pugh, Fluker
WR: Matthews
Definately need a cb and possibly two. Pugh would be a perfect addition to the OL. Has experience at G and T. Matthews could be a cheap addition to the wr group and Barwin or lynch could be cheap depth. I realize that probably require a restructure or two but would really let us draft BPA with a ton of draft picks

 

[GleefulGary]

Pugh is gonna cost a bunch of money.

 

[Alex]

Last season Melvin allowed only 29 receptions on 55 targets as well as a passer rating of 60.3 ranking 10th best in the league.

I see a lot of people pretty pumped on this guy. I checked out his wikipedia page, anyone know why he was cut so many times? Doesn't exactly shine a good light on him.

 

[7thFloorRA]

I was interested in Melvin until I saw his injury history. With Lovat still around the last thing I want to invest in is a guy with a long hamstring injury history.

 

[SD Cheesehead]

Pugh is gonna cost a bunch of money.

He did have a back injury at the end of last year which could bring the market down. I agree he’ll be spendy but I hope we put in a lower offer and wait and see.

 

[RepStar15]

Any updates on EJ Gaines?

 

[LambeauLombardi]

Have the Redskins locked Daniel Snyder in a small closet yet to keep him from signing Ndamukong Suh?

 

[Mike McCarthy]

and justin mccray and lucas patrick. now that's aggressive!

Good to keep some of TT’s talent on the current roster

 

[7thFloorRA]

I would be very interested in seeing the Pack bring in Revis. Clearly he is a shell of his former Revis Island self but he is still better than most of the UDFA's on the roster now. The reason I want him though is because when Pettine did his best work at DC, Revis was his shut down corner. There is no veteran leadership for the corners and to have a guy like this who knows pettine's system in and out and also knows how to prepare, practice and play like a pro would be a huge plus IMO. I think he could help make everyone else better. Who is King going to look up to know and model preparation, work and play after....Rollins?

The Chiefs cut him with a 6 mil deal so I would think he could come on a 3 year deal with incentives.

 

[Mondio]

He can come on a 1 year deal for the vet minimum with zero signing bonus. That's how much faith I have that he has anything left to give anyone.

 

[GleefulGary]

He can come on a 1 year deal for the vet minimum with zero signing bonus. That's how much faith I have that he has anything left to give anyone.

I might kick the tires on that deal.

 

[sschind]

Just curious who you think the #1 back is in the NFL?

David Johnson though I will not discount those willing to argue for Bell.

 

[sschind]

He has been okay but certainly hasn' lived up to his potential. I would sign him and give him a shot. He won' command much money.

we've heard that before

 

[Deleted member 6794]

I see a lot of people pretty pumped on this guy. I checked out his wikipedia page, anyone know why he was cut so many times? Doesn't exactly shine a good light on him.

Melvin didn't break out until last season. While I would like the Packers to pursue him he might be a risky signing because of it.

I would be very interested in seeing the Pack bring in Revis. Clearly he is a shell of his former Revis Island self but he is still better than most of the UDFA's on the roster now. The reason I want him though is because when Pettine did his best work at DC, Revis was his shut down corner. There is no veteran leadership for the corners and to have a guy like this who knows pettine's system in and out and also knows how to prepare, practice and play like a pro would be a huge plus IMO. I think he could help make everyone else better. Who is King going to look up to know and model preparation, work and play after....Rollins?

The Chiefs cut him with a 6 mil deal so I would think he could come on a 3 year deal with incentives.

It would be a waste of money signing Revis. There are better options available to upgrade the position and bring in veteran presence.

 

[Dantés]

nfldraftscout doesn't seem to have Melvin's numbers up any more, but he came out at a long (6'2"), fast (4.42) corner with good jumps and a poor three cone as I recall. In his three seasons at NIU, cfbstats has him with 6 interceptions and a whopping 30 PBU's.

So it would see he's a long, fast press corner with ball skills and questionable change of direction-- the type of guy who needs to get his hands on the receiver at the LOS and control the route.

 

[Dantés]

Meanwhile, in Detroit, the LOLns are preparing to solve their run game woes with a 35 year old running back. What could go wrong?

 

[GleefulGary]

Meanwhile, in Detroit, the LOLns are preparing to solve their run game woes with a 35 year old running back. What could go wrong?

How dare you insult the king Frank Gore!

Oh if only he had stayed healthy. He's played over a decade after tearing both ACL's in college. One of my favorites ever.

But yeah, Detroit is dumb. I still can't laugh at Gore though.

 

[GleefulGary]

Melvin is a late bloomer who hasn't been able to stay healthy.

An incentive laden contract is the best bet with him.

 

[C-Lee]

Revis blows and gave up during a PLAYOFF game. Pass.

 

[Dantés]

How dare you insult the king Frank Gore!

Oh if only he had stayed healthy. He's played over a decade after tearing both ACL's in college. One of my favorites ever.

But yeah, Detroit is dumb. I still can't laugh at Gore though.

Frank Gore's indomitable spirit versus Detroit's black hole of a rushing attack. It's going to be a real battle of the titans.

 

[GleefulGary]

Frank Gore's indomitable spirit versus Detroit's black hole of a rushing attack. It's going to be a real battle of the titans.

He's gonna pass block the poop out of some guys.

 

[Dantés]

He's gonna pass block the poop out of some guys.

Can’t wait to see Reggie Gilbert with his breakfast running down his leg because old man Gore popped him.

 

[RepStar15]

Browns have released Sammie Coates.

 

[Dantés]

Browns have released Sammie Coates.

Apparently the ability to catch is important for wide receivers.