Free Agents Discussion

[Puck]

Originally Posted by Coltsalr

Okay, you forgot to add that most people on this board would probably do better than Nicks/DHB/Johnson combined.

That's dumb

[Coltsalr]

Originally Posted by Puck

That's dumb

Just like most of Grigson's acquisitions.

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by Coltsalr

Okay, you forgot to add that most people on this board would probably do better than Nicks/DHB/Johnson combined.

Weren't most people here happy with all of those guys?

I know I was excited about Johnson

[Indiana V2]

About Free Agency time, we definitely need a lot of help, but can't be foolish with our spending either. It will be interesting to see how Ballard mixes things up, without messing things up.

[Coltsalr]

According to Yahoo's Charles Robinson, "multiple NFL sources" anticipate free agent Mike Glennon landing a deal worth $14-15 million per year.
It's only $3-4 million short of last year's Brock Osweiler benchmark. (Osweiler landed $18 million annually from the Texans.) Glennon showed plus decision-making skills as an 18-game starter his first two years in the league, but he is timid in the pocket and a poor downfield passer, offering what amounts to a game-manager skill set. He may end up as 2017's most overpaid free agent.
Source: Charles Robinson on Twitter Mar 5 - 10:22 PM


It is amazing how much teams struggle and how desperate they get to fill the quarterback position. We've been extraordinarily fortunate to have the QB that we've had. The fact that we were 8-8 last year is a testament to how incompetent our brass truly was.

[Coltsalr]

The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec believes the "ship has sailed" on the Ravens re-signing free agent RT Rick Wagner.
The Ravens probably offered Wagner a Mitchell Schwartz-level deal, but he's going to push to become the NFL's highest paid right tackle, if not command low-end left tackle money. Zrebiec also believes free agent NT Brandon Williams will walk. The Ravens have a potential in-house replacement for Williams in second-year NT Michael Pierce, but there is a huge hole at Wagner's position.
Source: Jeff Zrebiec on Twitter Mar 5 - 5:58 PM


And I'll take both!

[FatDT]

Originally Posted by Coltsalr

The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec believes the "ship has sailed" on the Ravens re-signing free agent RT Rick Wagner.
The Ravens probably offered Wagner a Mitchell Schwartz-level deal, but he's going to push to become the NFL's highest paid right tackle, if not command low-end left tackle money. Zrebiec also believes free agent NT Brandon Williams will walk. The Ravens have a potential in-house replacement for Williams in second-year NT Michael Pierce, but there is a huge hole at Wagner's position.
Source: Jeff Zrebiec on Twitter Mar 5 - 5:58 PM


And I'll take both!

I'd rather grab a guard and let Clark grow into the RT job. The whole point of drafting him is that he was a 1st round talent that needed experience. This year and next year are when picks like that are supposed to start paying off. No reason to push him down the bench with a $10M/year right tackle.

I'd probably take Williams though.

[Coltsalr]

Originally Posted by FatDT

I'd rather grab a guard and let Clark grow into the RT job. The whole point of drafting him is that he was a 1st round talent that needed experience. This year and next year are when picks like that are supposed to start paying off. No reason to push him down the bench with a $10M/year right tackle.

I'd probably take Williams though.

I will literally never complain about adding OL talent. If Clark shows that he's literally come a million miles, then he can be the swing tackle for 2017 and then take over Castonzo at LT in 2018.

That said, I do agree that I'd prefer to add a stud at Guard and then hopefully let Clark win a camp battle of him/Haeg/Good/Reitz(?). That'd be ideal, but like I said, anything that fortifies the OL is good by me.

[FatDT]

Originally Posted by Coltsalr

I will literally never complain about adding OL talent. If Clark shows that he's literally come a million miles, then he can be the swing tackle for 2017 and then take over Castonzo at LT in 2018.

That said, I do agree that I'd prefer to add a stud at Guard and then hopefully let Clark win a camp battle of him/Haeg/Good/Reitz(?). That'd be ideal, but like I said, anything that fortifies the OL is good by me.

I won't gripe much if we were to buy an expensive RT. I don't think it's the right way to go. But protecting Luck means more points and more wins and a more secure future for our QB. He has been hit enough in his first 5 years, the next 5 he needs to have a clean pocket.

[Coltsalr]

Charles Robinson‏ @CharlesRobinson 6m6 minutes ago
Multiple #NFL sources are expecting free agent contract of #Lions guard Larry Warford to land around $8 million per season.

Charles Robinson‏ @CharlesRobinson 4m4 minutes ago
Multiple #NFL sources expecting free agent contract of #Cowboys guard Ron Leary to land around $8-$9 million per season. Medical will matter

I'll take either at those prices. Charles Robinson reported last week that we're looked into high-priced Guards. Hopefully we're ponying up the dough for one.