2017 Free Agency thread anyone?

[ChrisXVI]

Originally Posted by K Major

No franchise tag for Dont’a Hightower | ProFootballTalk

Yes please! There's no guarantee Reuben Foster makes it to our pick in the first round. Plus there's his medical concerns.

[hagan714]

Dont’a Hightower has his own red flags.

2013 was the only year he played in all 16 games

you will get 12 to 13 games a year out of him

[brees84]

I guess our strategy should be:

FA pickups: guard (Zeilter), corner (Bouye), LB (Hightower) or DE (campbell)

Draft, first 3 rounds: pass rusher, ILB (depending on Hightower signing), corner/safety (I won't rush to sign Vaccaro long term)

[K Major]

AJ Bouye appears to be a fine player but this guy wasn't even a starter until the mid part of October 2016. Remember the Texans have an above average defensive line. If I'm a GM/owner, no way I'm throwing 10M + his way in Free Agency.

Careful ...

[ChrisXVI]

Originally Posted by K Major

AJ Bouye is appears to be a fine player but this guy wasn't even a starter until the mid part of October 2016. Remember the Texas have an above average defensive line. If I'm a GM/owner, no way I'm throwing 10M + his way in Free Agency.

Careful ...

Yeah I haven't really gotten on the Bouye train. Stephon Gilmore is the only one I'm spending that kind of money on. I think he's the only legitimate #1 CB out there.

[K Major]

Report: “No chance” Bills use franchise tag on Stephon Gilmore | ProFootballTalk

[jeanpierre]

Originally Posted by K Major

Report: “No chance” Bills use franchise tag on Stephon Gilmore | ProFootballTalk

He's got the numbers and has done it for more than a year; but at what cost?!?

And if the Bills no longer want him...wait, haven't we been here before?!?

[jeanpierre]

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Seems like more teams have enough cap room this year than ever before.

And yet there are fewer quality free agents available...

[jeanpierre]

Originally Posted by Cruize

The Saints should stay way from free agency.

Yeah, cause those contracts with Drew Brees, Jabari Greer, Keenan Lewis, and Darren Sharper have been killer...

But you're right, there is a problem in FA acquisitions in recent memory when less than one or two have any positive impact and Terry Fontenot has been Director of Pro Scouting during that tenure...

[hagan714]

Originally Posted by K Major

Report: “No chance” Bills use franchise tag on Stephon Gilmore | ProFootballTalk

Proceed with caution. Let us not forget the "Byrd Lessons" of the past

To excel in the a division with a revolving door at the QB position year after year on sub par teams is not a level of production to put our full trust and large sums of money into a player that is feasting of poor play. New England is the only team with a history of QB stability. Jets Miami and even the bills are teams with a long history of mediocrity at the QB position.

The Buffalo News reports the Bills will not use the franchise tag on free agent CB Stephon Gilmore.
With only $21 million in cap space, the Bills apparently believe they couldn't afford the roughly $15 million tag. It's a mild surprise, though it could also be an indication the sides are making progress in long-term talks. Reportedly seeking "top-five" cornerback money, Gilmore is Rotoworld's No. 3 free agent corner.
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/...tephon-gilmore

15 million? pass
10 million? pass

If we are talking a team ready for a super bowl run and we need that one or two pieces then by all means. To many upgrades across the board are needed on defense.


Offense
Kevin Zeitler RG Cincinnati Bengals 26 / 6'4' / 320 / Rd. 1 (27) / CIN
would be a huge prize and fill a huge need

Rick Wagner RT Baltimore Ravens 26 / 6'6' / 310 / Rd. 5 (168) / BAL
I believe he ready to take the next step and become one of the best OT in the NFL

Rex Burkhead RB Bengals (26) / 5' 10" / 215 / RD 6 (190) / 2013 / Cincinnati
third down back SP could use as a gadget player all over the field.

DefenseYouth and Proven Versatility

Micah Hyde FS/SS/CB/PR/KR Green Bay Packers (26) / 6'0' / 197 / Rd. 5 (159) / GB
Swiss army knife for the entire secondary

A.J. Klein MLB Carolina (25) / 6'1' / 240 / 2013 / Rd. 5 (148) / CAR
Biggest steal in 2017 FA? I refuse to second guess myself despite the lack of love the media is giving him. Swiss army knife that at the very least gives you a ten fold depth upgraded at all three LB positions. God knows we need it. I would pencil him as starting MLB before the ink dried.

Johnathan Hankins and Nick Fairley are still around but at dollar amount so

Jabaal Sheard DE Patriots (27) / 6'3' / 265/ Rd. 2 (37) / CLE
- solid pass rush addition in a rotation that may come cheaper than one might think

Lawrence Guy, DE/DT, Ravens (26) / 6'4' / 305 / Rd. 7 (233) / GB

Karl Klug, DL Titans (28) / 6'3' / 278 / Rd. 5 (142) / TEN
Solid one-year, prove-it deal candidate that can pay off big time? recovering from an Achilles injury and is unlikely to be ready for the start of training camp. But a solid rotational DL player. DT or DE in a 34 or 43 he is just a steady Eddie on the field.