EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 25: Matt Cassel #16 of the Dallas Cowboys looks to pass during the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 25, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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This week, when performance-based pay was distributed to players throughout the NFL, veteran quarterback Matt Cassel received a check for a
SEATTLE, WA – DECEMBER 29: Defensive end Bruce Irvin #51 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on prior to the game against the St. Louis Rams at CenturyLink Field on December 29, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
0 comments by Brad Gagnon on 3/14/2016
About one week into free agency, here’s a look at four contracts that look on paper to be steals. Tennessee Titans sign WR Rishard Matthews to a three-year, $15 million contract with $5 million guaranteed In limited action, Matthews caught more than 70 percent of the passes thrown his way and averaged a solid 60.2 yards per […]
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – OCTOBER 31: Mohamed Sanu #12 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs after a catch during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on October 31, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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About one week into free agency, here’s a look at five contracts that could force teams to experience buyer’s regret before long. New York Giants sign DE Olivier Vernon to a five-year, $85 million contract with $52 million guaranteed It’s the fourth-highest guarantee for a defensive player in all of football, which is just insane […]
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 27: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the New York Jets throws a pass in the first quarter against the New England Patriots during their game at MetLife Stadium on December 27, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
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The majority of the top free agents who hit the market early last week have been signed, but there are still some talented players lingering. Here the best of them. 1. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick: Being a semi-reliable veteran quarterback automatically gets you on this list. Fitzpatrick’s numbers are never particularly pretty, but he’s battle-tested and […]
OAKLAND, CA – AUGUST 15: Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie stands on the field before their preseason game against the Detroit Lions at O.co Coliseum on August 15, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
0 comments by Colby Lanham on 3/13/2016
The Oakland Raiders have been one of the NFL’s laughingstocks for years, and it was quite difficult to attract free agents to the organization when giving them a call. Having Jamarcus Russell at quarterback at and the tight-fisted Tom Cable as a head coach certainly didn’t help matters. Now they’re the ones answering and fielding […]
ORCHARD PARK, NY – JANUARY 03: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the New York Jets walks off the field after throwing his third interception of the day in a 22-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on January 3, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
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In the span of two months, the Denver Broncos are suddenly one of the most quarterback needy teams in the NFL. Having lost Peyton Manning to retirement and Brock Osweiler to the Houston Texans in a stunning move, the Broncos are on the search for a viable replacement. Veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick could fit that mold, but his […]
DENVER, CO – JANUARY 19: John Elway, executive vice president of football operations for the Denver Broncos, celebrate after they defeated the New England Patriots 26 to 16 in the AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 19, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
0 comments by Brad Gagnon on 3/10/2016
The Denver Broncos won’t have Peyton Manning or Brock Osweiler going forward, which doesn’t concern a lot of people because they were good enough to win the Super Bowl last season despite mediocre play from both quarterbacks. But the reality is Denver was a huge exception to a strong developing rule in 2015. Each of […]
ORCHARD PARK, NY – SEPTEMBER 21: Eric Weddle #32 of the San Diego Chargers warms up before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
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Technically, the new league year is just a day old. And yet so damn much has happened, partly due to the fact teams and agents were able to negotiate contracts well ahead of the official start to free agency on Wednesday. That means we’re already into the second wave of the process. Here, entering “Day […]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 05: Senior Vice President and General Manager Jerry Reese of the New York Giants celebrates after the Giants won 21-17 against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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Technically, the new league year is just a day old. And yet so damn much has happened, partly due to the fact teams and agents were able to negotiate contracts well ahead of the official start to free agency on Wednesday. That means we’re already into the second wave of free agency. Here are the […]
GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 17: Outside linebacker Bruce Irvin #51 of the Seattle Seahawks during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 17, 2013 in Glendale, Arizona. The Seahawks defeated the Cardinals 34-22. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
0 comments by Brad Gagnon on 3/9/2016
The Oakland Raiders didn’t have a choice. With the spending floor forcing them to dish out some large contracts this offseason, the Raiders knew they’ve have to chase some top-tier free agents. And on the first day of the new league year, Oakland smartly did exactly that by adding Pro Bowl-caliber impact players on both […]
PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 20: Brock Osweiler #17 of the Denver Broncos walks off of the field after the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on December 20, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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What the hell do the Houston Texans see in Brock Osweiler? I know, I know, there are 32 NFL teams and fewer than 32 franchise-caliber quarterbacks. And the Texans — who have all of the pieces in place except at quarterback — are desperate. But there’s a reason John Elway and the Denver Broncos didn’t […]
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 15: Olivier Vernon of the Miami Dolphins helps to coach a team of local school children during the NFL Launch of the Play 60 scheme at the Black Prince Community Hub on July 15, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
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The window is closing on the Eli Manning era for the New York Giants. Manning is now 35 years old, which means he and superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. have only a few years to work with in an effort to capture one more Lombardi Trophy. That’s why the Giants had to break from […]
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The Kelechi Osemele’s, Janoris Jenkins’s and Mario Williams’s of the world are already getting enormous contracts they’ll have a very hard time living up to. Free agency is set to start at 4pm eastern today. And while fans get very excited about the new class of players and how they will transform their new team’s […]
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Peyton Manning will long be remembered for his many accomplishments on the football field, and, it seems, for a few things off it. Among his many records, statistics, game balls and Super Bowls is a contribution to our society as a whole that I’m afraid will be lost to history unless someone writes it down and […]
ORCHARD PARK, NY – SEPTEMBER 21: Eric Weddle #32 of the San Diego Chargers warms up before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
0 comments by Brad Gagnon on 3/8/2016
With free agency approaching as the 2016 NFL offseason kicks into full gear, we’re taking a look at how top-tier impending free agents rank at some of the hottest positions. This time, we break down the safeties. 1. Eric Weddle, San Diego Chargers: He’s as good as gone in San Diego, with Oakland making the […]
