2015 NFL Free Agency Thread

[NJCardFan]

DeAngelo Williams to the Stealers.

 

[Stout]

DeAngelo Williams to the Stealers.

Well, maybe he won't get perma-injured because he's only going to give spot-duty relief to Bell. Then again, Bell is facing a short suspension, so Williams will probably pick up an injury to ruin his season.

I don't think this signing makes the Steelers any better.

 

[Iceman]

https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/status/576812223890337792

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Washington gets a huge bargain with Knighton deal

Terrance Knighton was regarded as one of the top interior defensive tackles in 2015 free agency. He could be one of the top interior defensive tackles in 2016 free agency, too.

Until then, Washington has gotten one heck of a bargain.

Per a source with knowledge of the contract, Knighton’s one-year deal (reported widely as being worth $4 million), pays out $2.95 million guaranteed. Another $500,000 is tied to per-game roster bonuses, and another $450,000 will be paid based on his ability to comply with specific weight clauses.

Should we have looked at this guy? Sounds like a bargain contract

 

[SissyBoyFloyd]

By Sam Monson | Pro Football Focus on FA signings that Make NO Sense


There is no doubt that Mike Iupati was one of the best guards available this free agency period, if not the best, and Arizona's play at the position last year was horrible, so on the face of it this deal makes perfect sense, right? The issue is that Iupati is a pretty one-dimensional player -- strong and powerful as a run-blocker, but struggling throughout his career as a pass protector.

Arizona passes far more than San Francisco does, and when they pass it tends to be a deep shot on a deep dropback -- the toughest assignment for a pass protector. In 2014, the 49ers passed on 58.1 percent of their plays on offense, 25th in the league, and Iupati surrendered seven sacks, the most in the league at the position. While some of that can be explained by Iupati carrying an injury much of the season, he has never earned a positive grade at PFF over a season for pass protection, grading below average every single year as a pro. The Cardinals needed to upgrade at guard, but they have done so by bringing in one singularly unqualified to fit their offense.

 

[Iceman]

https://twitter.com/SBNation/status/577539982220378112

 

[cardncubfan]

https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/status/576812223890337792

I could see the Rams picking him up.

 

[Jetstream Green]

By Sam Monson | Pro Football Focus on FA signings that Make NO Sense


There is no doubt that Mike Iupati was one of the best guards available this free agency period, if not the best, and Arizona's play at the position last year was horrible, so on the face of it this deal makes perfect sense, right? The issue is that Iupati is a pretty one-dimensional player -- strong and powerful as a run-blocker, but struggling throughout his career as a pass protector.

Arizona passes far more than San Francisco does, and when they pass it tends to be a deep shot on a deep dropback -- the toughest assignment for a pass protector. In 2014, the 49ers passed on 58.1 percent of their plays on offense, 25th in the league, and Iupati surrendered seven sacks, the most in the league at the position. While some of that can be explained by Iupati carrying an injury much of the season, he has never earned a positive grade at PFF over a season for pass protection, grading below average every single year as a pro. The Cardinals needed to upgrade at guard, but they have done so by bringing in one singularly unqualified to fit their offense.

How can it make 'no' sense if some sense is already noted in the signing lol

 

[FArting]

Cowboys sign Hardy to 1 year deal.

Ravens release Bernard Pierce after arrest.

 

[BW52]

Buffalo-Charles Clay TE from Dolphins with huge offer sheet.Mia passes on matching.
SD- Patrick Robinson CB from Saints 1 year deal (Cards where mentioned about him earlier in FA)
Tony Moeaki TE to Falcons
Dwayne Bowe WR cut by KC signs Browns
James Brewer G-signs with Jets
Jacob Tamme TE- another TE to Falcons
Byron Stingily RT to Titans

 

[Darkside]

Great thread BTW.

 

[Austin Zonie]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/20/colts-add-broncos-inside-linebacker-nate-irving/

Colts add Broncos inside linebacker Nate Irving.

 

[BigRedRage]

 

[Iceman]

https://twitter.com/FootballPost/status/581541313536913408

 

[Iceman]

https://twitter.com/mikefreemanNFL/status/583755951704055808