2017 NFL Free Agency and Draft Thread

[Flyn]

Vikings definitely need O Line help.

 

[Mr. SBF]

Seattle Seahawks sign former Minnesota Vikings kicker Blair Walsh

 

[bmoore04]

Report: Eddie Lacy likely to sign one-year deal with Packers

Cheeseburger eddie likely to sign a 1 year 2 million dollar deal with greenbay.

 

[Flyn]

Pack dumped Starks and they need someone. Makes sense they kept Lacy. It's probably time for the LDP (Lacy Diet Plan) again.

One year contract is interesting. Several mock drafts have the Packers taking RB Christian McCaffrey with their first pick.

This is a guy I wouldn't mind the Bears taking if he's available in round 2. He'd be a strong change of pace back and kick returner and could line up in the slot better than most RBs. He fills several Bears needs.

Pack also needs DBs or LBs so their pick could go several directions. I think they will either draft a RB like McCaffrey or sign one from free agency.

 

[Flyn]

Solomon Thomas, DE/OLB keeps moving up draft boards. This guy has a nose for the ball. Someone may take him in the top five/ten, maybe even the Bears.

Nice thing about being at #3 is there is so much talent available. Bears will have several good choices, none of which are QBs.

Cleveland will probably take DL Garrett with the first pick because he's safe. I'm betting they take a QB with their #12 pick instead of with #1.

SF is the wild card. Do they take DL Jonathan Allen? A QB? Someone else? Their new front office could go in a lot of directions and their choice may influence the Bears' decision.

 

[Mr. SBF]

Vikings will be in the market for a RB in free agency or the draft. We might have to cut Adrian if he doesn't want to renegotiate his deal... Because there is no way he's getting that 18 million or anything close to that from anyone this year... I would like to see him back and retire in purple but it may be a good time to move on also. It's up to him if he wants to retire a Viking...

 

[Flyn]

Vikings are another team that could be in the market for McCaffrey although his body size is more in line with a 3rd down/passing back than an every down pounder.

Peterson has mentioned Dallas but would he happy with a back up role?

 

[bmoore04]

Pack dumped Starks and they need someone. Makes sense they kept Lacy. It's probably time for the LDP (Lacy Diet Plan) again.

One year contract is interesting. Several mock drafts have the Packers taking RB Christian McCaffrey with their first pick.

This is a guy I wouldn't mind the Bears taking if he's available in round 2. He'd be a strong change of pace back and kick returner and could line up in the slot better than most RBs. He fills several Bears needs.

Pack also needs DBs or LBs so their pick could go several directions. I think they will either draft a RB like McCaffrey or sign one from free agency.

I really don't see them drafting McCaffrey. They already have an undersized/quick back. They will probably draft defense. 1 year contract is definitely a get your fatass healthy or you are gone deal. When he can stay on the field he is productive so no reason to just cut him just yet.

 

[Flyn]

Alshon Jeffery franchise number is $17.5 Mil.

He's not worth that with his inability to play entire seasons so I doubt the Bears will use the tag. Jeffery will either sign with the Bears for a new contract worth less per year or go elsewhere.

 

[Primalzer]

Rumors were that the Eagles were going to make a run at him

 

[bmoore04]

Vikings are another team that could be in the market for McCaffrey although his body size is more in line with a 3rd down/passing back than an every down pounder.

Peterson has mentioned Dallas but would he happy with a back up role?

Who said AP would be the backup?

 

[Primalzer]

Who said AP would be the backup?

You don't sign AP to be the starter, when you have a IMO, top-3 MVP candidate as your current running back.

Last year, before Elliott broke out, it made sense. Now? No way they'd be in the market for AP.

 

[ragingclue]

AP and Elliott on the same roster?

Doesn't make sense on any level. Not sure how Elliott would take that, he seems like a bit of a prima donna at this point in his career. Why fix what not only isn't broken, but is also a very strong position already?

 

[bmoore04]

You don't sign AP to be the starter, when you have a IMO, top-3 MVP candidate as your current running back.

Last year, before Elliott broke out, it made sense. Now? No way they'd be in the market for AP.

I didn't say anything about why they would sign him. I just said I don't think he would be the backup. That offense has produced 3 different top 5 rushers in 3 years. Elliot didn't break out they just cleared the way for him.

 

[Primalzer]

I didn't say anything about why they would sign him. I just said I don't think he would be the backup. That offense has produced 3 different top 5 rushers in 3 years. Elliot didn't break out they just cleared the way for him.

No doubt that the line helped, but the backups behind Elliott (Alfred Morris and Darren McFadden) were only getting ~3.5 yards a carry compared to Elliott's 5.1. Elliott is the real deal.

 

[Flyn]

Adrian Peterson is the guy who started the ADP to Dallas rumor.

speculation has already begun about one of the best running backs to ever play. It was reported on Monday that current Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson might have an interest in returning to his home state to play for the Dallas Cowboys, if he is not retained by his team next season.

Forbes Welcome

At best, Peterson would be in a 1-A/1-B situation. No way would Dallas bench their new, near MVP superstar.

 

[bmoore04]

Mcfadden ran for 4.6 when he had a full season of carries. Trying to use a 24 carry sample size to compare is dumb. Demarco also ran for 4.7 the year before that.

 

[Flyn]

Rumors were that the Eagles were going to make a run at him

No doubt Jeffery will have suitors. He is a decent WR1 when he's on the field.

Looking at the WR salary list, Jeffery is currently the 2nd highest paid WR at $14.6 Mil. He's a better fit a couple mil under that. No way would I pay him more.

Jordy Nelson makes $9.7 Mil. Brandon Marshall makes $8.6. Larry Fitzgerald makes $11.

Wide Receiver Contracts and Salaries | Over The Cap

 

[bmoore04]

Raiders are not expected to bring Latavius Murray back.

 

[FESTER665]

I really don't see them drafting McCaffrey. They already have an undersized/quick back. They will probably draft defense. 1 year contract is definitely a get your fatass healthy or you are gone deal. When he can stay on the field he is productive so no reason to just cut him just yet.

Agreed, with them releasing Shields, they could almost use the entire draft on the defensive side of the ball and be okay. Lacy on a one year deal along with Montgomery returning strictly at RB they should be good at RB.

 

[bmoore04]

Agreed, with them releasing Shields, they could almost use the entire draft on the defensive side of the ball and be okay. Lacy on a one year deal along with Montgomery returning strictly at RB they should be good at RB.

I expect them to draft a runningback someplace and at least 4-5 defenders.

 

[LiquidPen]

Julius Peppers' days with the Green Bay Packers are likely done.

Rob Demovsky of ESPN has reported that Peppers "appears to be done" in Green Bay. Peppers has spent the last three years with the Packers and will become a free agent in March.

The Packers signed Peppers in 2014 after spending four seasons with the Chicago Bears. During his time in Green Bay, Peppers recorded 25 sacks and he led the Packers in sacks in 2015 with 10.5. Currently, Peppers has 143.5 career sacks which puts him fifth on the all-time list.

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Towards the end of the 2016, Peppers, who is now 37 was asked about him possibly retiring.

"I’m not saying that I don’t want to play next year. I’m not saying that I do," Peppers said. "I’m just saying that right now I don’t know."

Peppers will become a free agent in March along with fellow outside linebackers Datone Jones and Nick Perry. In 2016, Peppers and Perry combined for 18.5 sacks, which was nearly half of the team's sack total of 40. So the outside linebacker position will be something the Packers will look to address this offseason.

 

[Flyn]

Julius Peppers = 1st ballot HOF.

 

[Flyn]

Tight End class is supposed to be very strong this year. O.J. Howard and David Njoku, in particular, are supposed to both be good NFL level TEs (think 75% Gronks).

If either is available in round 2, the Bears may want to grab them. We need a TE, badly.

 

[Flyn]

Minnesota's Captain Munnerlyn anxious to explore free agency.

"I definitely get anxious, because I want to know what's my next move," he said. "I definitely would love to stay here [in Minnesota,] but at the same time, I know it's a business. I know things can get a little tricky. Money does play a little issue, but at the same time, you want to be happy. If I'm back here, I'm definitely pulling for that. Hopefully, they bring me back."

Impending free agent Captain Munnerlyn hopes to cash in