Official 2011 FA Frenzy Thread

[pHILSANITY07]

Bobby Carpenter was a Parcells draft. JJ had nothing to do with that one.

true,

[Mikecobra302]

AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
As of this morning, there are five teams over the salary cap: OAK $15.25 mil; PITT $8.5m; DET $7.8m; DALLAS $6.7m: HOUSTON $3.25m.


And Dallas wonders why they can't sign anybody.....

[mstng86]

AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
As of this morning, there are five teams over the salary cap: OAK $15.25 mil; PITT $8.5m; DET $7.8m; DALLAS $6.7m: HOUSTON $3.25m.


And Dallas wonders why they can't sign anybody.....

This post raises all kinds of questions.

First, how bad is Oaklands front office if they are 15 mill over the cap and are one of the worst teams in the league?

Second, can we please get a real GM in Dallas?

Third, how was two teams (houston and Dallas) in the running for Nnamdi if they are already over the cap?

[papapepper]

RB 'Cadillac' Williams reportedly rolling west to St. Louis

The St. Louis Rams have met one of their chief offseason priorities -- finding a solid backup for running back Steven Jackson -- by reportedly agreeing to terms with former Tampa Bay running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams, a day after the Rams added former Atlanta Falcon Jerious Norwood.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported the deal Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed.

The 29-year-old Williams was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2005 draft by the Bucs. He rushed for 1,178 yards as a rookie but missed most of the 2007 and 2008 seasons with knee injuries, and lost his spot as the feature back in the Buccaneers backfield last season to LeGarrette Blount.

Williams is expected to be the No. 2 man in the Rams backfield behind Jackson. Norwood, who also returns kicks, is expected to be No. 3.

Bucs coach Raheem Morris praised Williams. "One of those guys who was definitely our team leader. He'll be missed around here," Morris told the Tampa Tribune. "Those types you never forget. It's a business. Those things happen. You move on and you embrace this new

[papapepper]

Cowboys add safety Elam; MRI planned on Newman's groin

The Dallas Cowboys secured one of their main free-agent targets late Wednesday, coming to terms with safety Abram Elam, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

The newspaper said the deal was for one year at $2.5 million. Elam played under Dallas defensive coordinator Rob Ryan in Cleveland for the past two seasons when Ryan was the defensive coordinator there.

Also, Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman suffered an apparent groin injury during practice Wednesday. Newman walked gingerly off the field after getting tangled with a receiver during pass coverage drills.

After staying on the ground briefly, Newman slowly walked across the field to the sideline, where he crouched before being tended to by a trainer. He left the field shortly after that.

An MRI was planned to determine the severity of the injury.

The Cowboys did not comment about the seriousness of the injury, but a team source told the Star-Telegram late Wednesday he hopes Newman will be back in time for the season opener.

Newman, who is going into his ninth NFL season, missed all four preseason games in 2008 because of a groin injury. He returned for the season opener, but later missed five games because of a sports hernia and played a career-low 10 games that season.

Newman started all 32 games the past two seasons. He didn't miss a game last season despite dealing with ankle and rib injuries.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

[bcoop]

They need to send Newman and another guy to Philly for Samuel.

[pHILSANITY07]

The St. Louis Rams have met one of their chief offseason priorities -- finding a solid backup for running back Steven Jackson -- by reportedly agreeing to terms with former Tampa Bay running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams, a day after the Rams added former Atlanta Falcon Jerious Norwood.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported the deal Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed.

The 29-year-old Williams was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2005 draft by the Bucs. He rushed for 1,178 yards as a rookie but missed most of the 2007 and 2008 seasons with knee injuries, and lost his spot as the feature back in the Buccaneers backfield last season to LeGarrette Blount.

Williams is expected to be the No. 2 man in the Rams backfield behind Jackson. Norwood, who also returns kicks, is expected to be No. 3.

Bucs coach Raheem Morris praised Williams. "One of those guys who was definitely our team leader. He'll be missed around here," Morris told the Tampa Tribune. "Those types you never forget. It's a business. Those things happen. You move on and you embrace this new

I like this move as well as signing Jerious Norwood earlier this week. I think this is the best depth we have had at the RB position since 2005 when we had Marshall Faulk and added rookie Steven Jackson. He will open the backfield up and sometimes a new change of scenery can be help.

RAMS JUST SIGNED A CADILLAC, THROW SOME D's ON THAT BITCH.

[pHILSANITY07]

The Dallas Cowboys secured one of their main free-agent targets late Wednesday, coming to terms with safety Abram Elam, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

The newspaper said the deal was for one year at $2.5 million. Elam played under Dallas defensive coordinator Rob Ryan in Cleveland for the past two seasons when Ryan was the defensive coordinator there.

Also, Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman suffered an apparent groin injury during practice Wednesday. Newman walked gingerly off the field after getting tangled with a receiver during pass coverage drills.

After staying on the ground briefly, Newman slowly walked across the field to the sideline, where he crouched before being tended to by a trainer. He left the field shortly after that.

An MRI was planned to determine the severity of the injury.

The Cowboys did not comment about the seriousness of the injury, but a team source told the Star-Telegram late Wednesday he hopes Newman will be back in time for the season opener.

Newman, who is going into his ninth NFL season, missed all four preseason games in 2008 because of a groin injury. He returned for the season opener, but later missed five games because of a sports hernia and played a career-low 10 games that season.

Newman started all 32 games the past two seasons. He didn't miss a game last season despite dealing with ankle and rib injuries.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Well the secondary just got a whole lot worse, and honestly it didn't even look that good to begin with in my mind.

[Silverback]

Braylon Edwards to the Niners

[pHILSANITY07]

Braylon Edwards to the Niners

until he has good hands, won't really care about him

[Silverback]

until he has good hands, won't really care about him

Evidently he only had 1-2 drops last year

[pHILSANITY07]

Evidently he only had 1-2 drops last year

really, then its a good sign then. i remember when he was in cleveland and his first year in new york he dropped passes

[papapepper]

The 49ers have a pretty solid receiving corps if you ask me.... They need to fill a few more positions but I think over the next 2-3 years you'll see some good production out of the niners.

Josh Morgan, Crabtree, Ted Ginn, Braylon Edwards

Oh and 49ers are seeking to trade Safety Taylor Mays.

[papapepper]

FWIW, Terrance Newman is out for the entire preseason.



For once I agree with Bcoop and trade Newman and a draft pick to the Eagles for Samuel. Only problem is if the Cowboys did that, Samuels numbers would decline while Newman would have a breakout season for some odd reason.

[mstng86]

The 49ers have a pretty solid receiving corps if you ask me.... They need to fill a few more positmions but I think over the next 2-3 years you'll see some good production out of the niners.

Josh Morgan, Crabtree, Ted Ginn, Braylon Edwards

Oh and 49ers are seeking to trade Safety Taylor Mays.

Yea that is a descent receiving core, its too bad small hands smith can't throw past his offensive line.

Taylor mays is up for trade bait, what a shocker.