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Post by easy on Feb 25, 2009 13:49:27 GMT -5
Looks like the Buccaneers are starting to finally head young.
Reports have us cutting Derrick Brooks, Warrick Dunn, Joey Galloway, Ike Hilliard, and Cato June.
While it saddens me to see my two favorite all-time favorite players in Brooks and Dunn get cut. Brooks is argueably one of the best Bucs players' in history if not the best and probably among the greatest LBs to play the game. Although his play has dropped due to injuries especially last year.
We franchise tagged Antonio Bryant which was a very very smart move. I'm excited about this off-season.
New coach, new GM, new blood. The days of bringing in 20 different 40 year old QBs is over in Tampa, thank God.
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Post by Gossip Girl on Feb 25, 2009 13:50:46 GMT -5
This sounds like a Buccaneers off season thread
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Post by easy on Feb 25, 2009 13:51:22 GMT -5
no this is a thread where anyone can talk about their team and the NFL off-season. Thanks for another useless post. You never fail to amaze me.
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Post by Phoenix Phil on Feb 25, 2009 13:53:21 GMT -5
Jets have nearly 27 mill in cap space... so much for us being fucked for years.
Not a fan of the Brandon Moore cut but it's worth it if they think Hunter or Turner can play RT while sliding Woody to RG.
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Post by Gossip Girl on Feb 25, 2009 13:54:12 GMT -5
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Post by Gossip Girl on Feb 25, 2009 13:54:36 GMT -5
Didn't realize I amazed you. That's pretty spectacular.
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Post by easy on Feb 25, 2009 13:57:07 GMT -5
Jets have nearly 27 mill in cap space... so much for us being fucked for years. Not a fan of the Brandon Moore cut but it's worth it if they think Hunter or Turner can play RT while sliding Woody to RG. I think the Jets will have a good off-season. I've liked the moves they made so far and I think we should expect good things from them next season.
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Post by Speed Racer on Feb 25, 2009 14:04:49 GMT -5
Andrew tries to fuck up yet another thread. What a surprise!!!
The Steelers are just chillin' right now. It's looking like they'll probably let Nate Washington walk, clearing room for Limas Sweed to emerge as our #3 next year. I like Nate a lot, but he will probably get more than he's worth ala Randle El.
I really hope they work something out with Bryant McFadden but that also looks a little unlikely at this point. Someone in need of a CB will also pay him a little more than the Steelers could afford.
As far as the draft, the Steelers will almost assuredly look toward the lines. I'd expect them to go with a lineman at #32 (but they do have a history of going BPA). The defensive line is getting a little aged so I'm sure they'll look to add some depth on that front.
Jeff Saturday wants to play for the Steelers. He's obviously not a long-term answer but I'd love to see him for a year or two. He'd bring some veteran leadership to what was probably the only weak spot the Steelers had last year. Saturday said he'd be willing to play guard which is what the Steelers could use. Hartwig did just fine at C last year. That would really shore up the offensive line while the Steelers groomed a young guy to replace him. Starks/Saturday/Hartwig/Simmons or Stapleton/Colon, with a few draft picks waiting in the wings, would be an improvement over last season.
So, I would like to see them sign Saturday, draft a lineman or BPA at #32, and concentrate on both lines throughout the draft. Mendenhall will come back next season giving the Steelers an instant boost on offense, Sweed will hopefully step up, and the Steelers will be in a solid position to make another run.
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Post by easy on Feb 25, 2009 14:09:17 GMT -5
I really hope they work something out with Bryant McFadden but that also looks a little unlikely at this point. Someone in need of a CB will also pay him a little more than the Steelers could afford. I think the signing of Asmougha whatever his name is by the Raiders is going to make every CB, or every player for that matter this off-season be overpaid I think. All the managers are upset at big Al making that deal. I forget who else he signed to some crazy contract.
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Post by jahallstar on Feb 25, 2009 14:56:26 GMT -5
Come to DC Mr. Haynesworth
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Post by Phoenix Phil on Feb 25, 2009 15:24:13 GMT -5
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Post by jahallstar on Feb 25, 2009 15:59:35 GMT -5
And that makes him awful how? The best or one of the best DLs in the league (Skins biggest need) In his prime at only 27. If you can make the numbers work under the salary cap more power to him. Don't forget the NFL is a HARD salary cap league with great collective bargaining. Its pretty much an even playing field.
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Post by easy on Feb 25, 2009 16:00:53 GMT -5
lol Snyder pays so many taxes out of his pocket he has a bigger advantage than other teams and you know that Jah.
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Post by Phoenix Phil on Feb 25, 2009 16:59:15 GMT -5
And that makes him awful how? The best or one of the best DLs in the league (Skins biggest need) In his prime at only 27. If you can make the numbers work under the salary cap more power to him. Don't forget the NFL is a HARD salary cap league with great collective bargaining. Its pretty much an even playing field. 100 million dollar contract to a DT who had his best two season in contract years (Titans franchised him last year)? Not to mention that he's had some problems staying on the field because of injuries. Unless a good portion of the money is earned through incentives, this could backfire. He's a dominant player when healthy and motivated but giving a 100 mill to a player with his track record is reckless.
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Post by Pacman on Feb 25, 2009 16:59:40 GMT -5
go niners.
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Post by DB on Feb 25, 2009 17:01:29 GMT -5
Jets have nearly 27 mill in cap space... so much for us being fucked for years. Not a fan of the Brandon Moore cut but it's worth it if they think Hunter or Turner can play RT while sliding Woody to RG. Really they cut Moore? Damn. Woody was not that impressive to me, seemed like he got beat a lot by opposing defenses. Chris Baker is released as well. I thought he was solid but he was making a lot of money, plus we already have a sick TE. But Baker was a solid blocker, decent receiver. Mike Nugent wants to test FA waters? Asshole. I really don't want Feely kicking for us.
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Post by Phoenix Phil on Feb 25, 2009 17:07:18 GMT -5
Jets have nearly 27 mill in cap space... so much for us being fucked for years. Not a fan of the Brandon Moore cut but it's worth it if they think Hunter or Turner can play RT while sliding Woody to RG. Really they cut Moore? Damn. Woody was not that impressive to me, seemed like he got beat a lot by opposing defenses. Chris Baker is released as well. I thought he was solid but he was making a lot of money, plus we already have a sick TE. But Baker was a solid blocker, decent receiver. Mike Nugent wants to test FA waters? Asshole. I really don't want Feely kicking for us. the right side did wonders in the running game but left alot to be desired in pass-blocking. Moving Woody inside (great run-blocker, mediocre in pass protection) would mask his weaknesses. I didn't like the Moore cut but if it saves them money to make a run at a guy like Bart Scott, I'm cool with it. I'm ok with letting Baker go. Word is that Coles just got cut too, wow.
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Post by DB on Feb 25, 2009 17:13:43 GMT -5
Really they cut Moore? Damn. Woody was not that impressive to me, seemed like he got beat a lot by opposing defenses. Chris Baker is released as well. I thought he was solid but he was making a lot of money, plus we already have a sick TE. But Baker was a solid blocker, decent receiver. Mike Nugent wants to test FA waters? Asshole. I really don't want Feely kicking for us. the right side did wonders in the running game but left alot to be desired in pass-blocking. Moving Woody inside (great run-blocker, mediocre in pass protection) would mask his weaknesses. I didn't like the Moore cut but if it saves them money to make a run at a guy like Bart Scott, I'm cool with it. I'm ok with letting Baker go. Word is that Coles just got cut too, wow. no way really? where you reading this? wow.
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Post by DB on Feb 25, 2009 17:14:26 GMT -5
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Post by Phoenix Phil on Feb 25, 2009 17:16:21 GMT -5
yup, he really wants a long-term deal so he agreed with the team to let him out of the 6 mill guaranteed he's supposed to make next year. I think it's a stupid move by him but I like it for the Jets.
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Post by DB on Feb 25, 2009 17:22:26 GMT -5
Well see what happens I guess. I don't know what to make of these moves lately.
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Post by Jay on Feb 25, 2009 17:42:55 GMT -5
Lions are trying to make it as obvious as possible that they are taking Matt Stafford. Eh. I don't doubt he's talented, I just doubt he can survive here.
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Post by jahallstar on Feb 25, 2009 17:55:34 GMT -5
And that makes him awful how? The best or one of the best DLs in the league (Skins biggest need) In his prime at only 27. If you can make the numbers work under the salary cap more power to him. Don't forget the NFL is a HARD salary cap league with great collective bargaining. Its pretty much an even playing field. 100 million dollar contract to a DT who had his best two season in contract years (Titans franchised him last year)? Not to mention that he's had some problems staying on the field because of injuries. Unless a good portion of the money is earned through incentives, this could backfire. He's a dominant player when healthy and motivated but giving a 100 mill to a player with his track record is reckless. Once again it is the NFL and not MLB. Contracts are not guaranteed. You start sucking you get cut.
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Post by Phoenix Phil on Feb 25, 2009 19:49:35 GMT -5
Almost all contracts for big name players have a portion of it being guaranteed. Haynesworth is probably looking for at least 30-40 mill in guaranteed money.
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Post by Spencer on Feb 25, 2009 20:55:47 GMT -5
Niners have a bunch of cap and the 10th pick. They need a Pass rusher, a RT and a FS for sure.
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