NFL free agency

tommymac · 03-05-2010, 09:07 AM

Looks like the fun has already begun.

jets trade for cromartie

peppers going to chicago

burleson signing in detroit.

Sure this is just the beginning esp with an uncapped season.

What I dont getis how teams can place tenders on their restricted freeagents why do they get to set how many or what draft picks they get for compensation.

defector · 03-05-2010, 09:12 AM

I thought they can only place tenders on restricted free agents?
Unrestricted is exactly that: unrestricted = show me the $$.

I believe the tenders on restricted players are based on number of years in the league. Below six years, and they are worth a first rd pick, and above six years and they are worth a first and a third rd pick.

I think that is what they said yesterday.....

tommymac · 03-05-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by defector

I thought they can only place tenders on restricted free agents?
Unrestricted is exactly that: unrestricted = show me the $$.

I believe the tenders on restricted players are based on number of years in the league. Below six years, and they are worth a first rd pick, and above six years and they are worth a first and a third rd pick.

I think that is what they said yesterday.....

Youre right, I need to change that, lil brain fart there

defector · 03-05-2010, 09:22 AM

Now they are saying something about 4yr guys being restricted (due to no cap) next year. Apparently, you only had to have 4 yrs in the league to be allowed unrestricted status?

Stuff is confusing, for sure.

Rider · 03-05-2010, 09:40 AM

Detriot also got Williams from Green Bay and will get Suh in the draft. Maybe the lions can turn it around this year........ wait, no they won't.

tommymac · 03-05-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Detriot also got Williams from Green Bay and will get Suh in the draft. Maybe the lions can turn it around this year........ wait, no they won't.

Are the lions using a 3-4? Suh is too small to play NT in that scheme. Not sure about the other DT that will be taken up top also if he will fit in that defense.

I dont think detroit is too far off from being a better team. Stafford is developing now you got a guy to takesome pressure off megatron. They were in a few more games this year too so time will tell.

karl_1052 · 03-05-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

peppers going to chicago

If there is no cap, why not keep him?

tommymac · 03-05-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

If there is no cap, why not keep him?

peppers wants a long term deal (closest thing to job security) so he signs a fat contract an gets x amount of guaranteed money. There may be a lockout in 2011 and no one knows whats going to happen after that, so its a gamble.

I read the steelers aretreating this like a capped year and going about buiness as usual. I sure do hate them but they are quite good at running an organization.

z06boy · 03-05-2010, 10:20 AM

Peppers

karl_1052 · 03-05-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

peppers wants a long term deal (closest thing to job security) so he signs a fat contract an gets x amount of guaranteed money. There may be a lockout in 2011 and no one knows whats going to happen after that, so its a gamble.

I read the steelers aretreating this like a capped year and going about buiness as usual. I sure do hate them but they are quite good at running an organization.

I remember commentators saying he could make $22M this year if he stayed.

How does a lockout/strile affect salaries? Do they get paid for that year?

03-05-2010, 09:07 AM	#1
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	NFL free agency Looks like the fun has already begun. jets trade for cromartie peppers going to chicago burleson signing in detroit. Sure this is just the beginning esp with an uncapped season. What I dont getis how teams can place tenders on their restricted freeagents why do they get to set how many or what draft picks they get for compensation. Last edited by tommymac; 03-05-2010 at 09:17 AM..

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defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	I thought they can only place tenders on restricted free agents? Unrestricted is exactly that: unrestricted = show me the $$. I believe the tenders on restricted players are based on number of years in the league. Below six years, and they are worth a first rd pick, and above six years and they are worth a first and a third rd pick. I think that is what they said yesterday..... __________________ Reading this signature may give you special powers, including the ability to run through walls. You should try it immediately.

03-05-2010, 09:22 AM	#4
defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	Now they are saying something about 4yr guys being restricted (due to no cap) next year. Apparently, you only had to have 4 yrs in the league to be allowed unrestricted status? Stuff is confusing, for sure. __________________ Reading this signature may give you special powers, including the ability to run through walls. You should try it immediately.

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Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Detriot also got Williams from Green Bay and will get Suh in the draft. Maybe the lions can turn it around this year........ wait, no they won't.

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