Cardinals sign Faneca

[green machine]

Schefter tweeted it, story up soon on sports.ktar.com

EDIT: It's a one year deal, by the way.

 

[jw7]

Per Schefter: Faneca now a Card

1-yr, 2.5M.

http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter

 

[crisper57]

1-yr, 2.5M.

http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter

Gambo and Ash just announced that too.

 

[40yearfan]

Whoa, we aren't letting any grass grow under our feet.

 

[Timm Rosenbach]

Our interior line is going to be a runblocking powerhouse

 

[green machine]

Really curious as to how the Oline shapes up now.

Levi/Faneca/Sendlein/Lutui/Wells?

 

[82CardsGrad]

Wonder if this suggests anything about Deuce?? Is he with us or against us??

 

[82CardsGrad]

Really curious as to how the Oline shapes up now.

Levi/Faneca/Sendlein/Lutui/Wells?

I wouldn't be surprised to see Keith at RT over Wells... And between Hadnot and Bridges, I also wouldn't be surprised if Deuce isn't there either given that he still hasn't signed his tender...

 

[Duckjake]

All Right! Our annual former Steeler signing.

It's worked the last couple of years might as well keep it up.

 

[Monty]

Im not a fan of this move as i dont see him as a real upgrade over anything we already have. The only way it would make sense if they believe Lutui isnt resigning. The guy allowed 8 sacks last season and though are guys werent great last season none of them was that bad. Reggie Wells no matter how bad he looked at times i dont think was charged with any sack and if Lutui resigns as everyone expects he'd still be a better guard imho then Faneca, plus you have potential break out rookies in Keith and Johnson as a well as good vet back up in Bridges. You dont replace potential turnstiles with a more open turnstile.

 

[Mulli]

Hey Levi, play like a girl, Faneca will punch you in the ovaries. A straight shot right to the babymaker.


Note: sorry to all girls

 

[devilfan02]

Wow, we have major depth throughout our interior OL now. That's a great signing at those terms

 

[RonF]

How about them Cards, I love it.

 

[Mainstreet]

So what happens if Lutui does not sign his tender? Can the Cardinals just keep his rights until his contract expires or does he become a FA when the final roster cut is made. This does not make much sense for Lutui not to sign unless he hopes to become a FA.

 

[PoolBoy]

we are just gonna run it down people's throats. this season is gonna be awesome.

 

[Mainstreet]

we are just gonna run it down people's throats. this season is gonna be awesome.

And the linebackers are going to run free with Williams at NT.

 

[mjb21aztd]

nice signing by the cardinals love this for depth, i'm guessing faneca will probally start now? Very nice move cards

 

[HookemCards]

Don't be surprised to see Hadnot pushing Sendlein at C in training camp.

 

[earthsci]

Don't be surprised to see Hadnot pushing Sendlein at C in training camp.

IMO Sendlein is more secure at his position than Deuce.

 

[Cardiac]

Nice contract from the Cards perspective. Competition has been amped up along the entire Oline. Paging Duece ......maybe you want to sign the contract now? Cards put the tag on you that gave you more money then they had to and this is how you react?

 

[RugbyMuffin]

Im not a fan of this move as i dont see him as a real upgrade over anything we already have. The only way it would make sense if they believe Lutui isnt resigning. The guy allowed 8 sacks last season and though are guys werent great last season none of them was that bad. Reggie Wells no matter how bad he looked at times i dont think was charged with any sack and if Lutui resigns as everyone expects he'd still be a better guard imho then Faneca, plus you have potential break out rookies in Keith and Johnson as a well as good vet back up in Bridges. You dont replace potential turnstiles with a more open turnstile.

I agree with everything you say. Except:

1.Lutui could become a better guard than Faneca, but Lutui has been highly inconsistant.

2. 2.5 mil for Faneca is a pretty sweet one year deal.

3. And most important, I have become extremely tired of the fact our offensive linemen have had NO competition for the last few years. I like that there is going to be an extremely high level of competition on the offensive line this year.

 

[BIGTONY]

I believe they signed Faneca so he can mentor the young o-line..Please sign Duece also..Nice guy and good person just imho

 

[Zeno]

Nice contract from the Cards perspective. Competition has been amped up along the entire Oline. Paging Duece ......maybe you want to sign the contract now? Cards put the tag on you that gave you more money then they had to and this is how you react?

He wants a multi year deal w/ guarantees, I don't think its all about the money. Still, he should have signed by now.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Im not a fan of this move as i dont see him as a real upgrade over anything we already have. The only way it would make sense if they believe Lutui isnt resigning. The guy allowed 8 sacks last season and though are guys werent great last season none of them was that bad. Reggie Wells no matter how bad he looked at times i dont think was charged with any sack and if Lutui resigns as everyone expects he'd still be a better guard imho then Faneca, plus you have potential break out rookies in Keith and Johnson as a well as good vet back up in Bridges. You dont replace potential turnstiles with a more open turnstile.

Lutui has no option but the sign his tender.

 

[Zeno]

Im not a fan of this move as i dont see him as a real upgrade over anything we already have. The only way it would make sense if they believe Lutui isnt resigning. The guy allowed 8 sacks last season and though are guys werent great last season none of them was that bad.

To be fair he was blocking for a rookie QB, and rookie QBs tend to take more sacks than a veteran would. I honestly didn't watch more than 2 Jets games last year so I don't know for sure but I bet at least half of those sacks can be placed at the foot of the QB.