Free Agency Thread? Free Agency Thread.

Finley's contract: $4.5 this year plus a $3.5 bonus in March

F*** that.

 

Man, as much as I know about the NFL and the off-season process, I simply forgot this! Thank you for pointing that out! Now comee onnnnn Finley!

 

Just saw this tweeted......

 

I think that would be a good fit for him. They love to pass and need someone with his ability. They already have Leshoure as the tough inside runner.

 

Man I really will miss Reggie, he was a hard worker and a harder runner than I ever imagined 3 years ago.

 

Agreed. I thought he was great for us and always gave 110%. Really enjoyed his time here if it is actually over.

 

I still don't understand why people are interested in him. Everytime I watch the Packers he drops a pass, every damn time. Yes, he is a seam buster but he is totally unreliable.

 

There's a difference between drops and dropped TDs. If Marshall didn't drop so many of the latter while he was here it wouldn't been as big a deal.

 

I don't know if anyone has noticed and this still doesn't account for re-signings and franchise tags. But have you guys noticed an astounding # of tackles that are free agents at the moment. Guys that PFF have rated very highly.

Andre Smith
Branden Albert
Gosder Cherilus
Jake Long
Jeremy Trueblood
Jermon Bushrod
Khalif Barnes
King Dunlap
Max Starks
Phil Loadholt
Ryan Clady
Sam Baker
Sebastian Vollmer
Will Beatty

And I'm probably missing a guy or 2. Tags and re-signings...............there's going to still be some quality guys out there.

 

Indeed. Smart move to use that contract also. Remind teams of how much a bust that contract was. Smart.

 

Honestly I would rather we focus our FA money on that glut of tackles....a lower cost risk CB.....and then hopefully Jennings at a solid price. Then draft.

 

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Man, well, it was nice knowing you Hartline. Loved having you.

 

Someone remind Hartline that while they are both 1 year wonders....that at least Robinson scored 11tds.

 

He'll come close to getting that as well.

Lots of factors going in his favor, age, games played, no divaness etc

But then again, was laughed at when I said it would not surprise me if Hartline made the pro bowl..but whadda I know

 

guy scores 1 td all season thinks hes worth 7-8 mil a season? lmao!!!!!!!!!!! if ireland goes over 3 mil he is a gettin ripped off. Hartline is easily replaceable, release him.

 

Old news? This is the first I've heard of this. Do you have a link?

 

Go get'em Brian.

 

you mean the "5 years" part?

No kidding, Pods. That's like mentioning Urkel didn't have a playboy mentality. Perhaps if they scored more...... just sayin.

, he didn't make the Pro Bowl.

 

Hartline can be the latest Jags bust signing at WR.

 

He did, as a pro bowl alternate.

 

Probowl alternate? whats that even mean, your either in or out, period. Hes out. If you think hartline is worthy of a probowl spot you are on a wild roller coaster ride that doesnt exist in the real world. Listen do i like hartline? yes i do, do i think hes an awesome #2 and a great teammate? absolutely, do i want him on my team at the end of the day for a fair price for both sides, yes, but theres where it stops, hes not a probowler, hes not worth half as much money as hes demanding, and he is easily replaceable which pretty much solifies the idea of him being a probowler, probowlers are not easily replaceable, period. Now this is just my opinion, some ppl see it different which i respect.

 

so he was an alternate, not a Pro Bowler.
Wikipedia has spoken.

 

I consider a Pro Bowl alternate worthy of being called a Pro Bowler. Alternate positions aren't just given to random players. They're given to players who are believed to be Pro Bowl caliber.

Now, if you want to argue that the Pro Bowl isn't an indication of anything, I would agree.

 

Single Game receiving record with 253 yards. Impressive. Not even Calvin Johnson's career high can match up with that.

 

I'd argue the only players worthy of being called Pro Bowlers are the ones who either made the initial team or actually hopped the puddle jumper to Hawaii and suited up.

 

Unless one of those players was Brian Hartline, right?

 

of course not. Defenses actually care about Calvin's presence.
It is impressive though; impressive that one game accounted for nearly 1/4 of his season's yardage.
Let me know when Wiki adds his "Miami Dolphins single game and single season receiving TDs" to the career highlights list. Better yet, let me know when Wiki updates his new team.

 

If they were pro bowl caliber they'd be a Pro Bowler. That's usually how that works . Usually.

Pro bowls don't hold any weight with me. Their performances can be judged without Pro Bowl being one of the checkmarks. Hartline's good. You don't build a corps around him. But he's a good piece to have.

 

No, if he had played in the game he's a Pro Bowler. If he had made the initial team he's a Pro Bowler.

 

Ha, I almost forgot teams left Hartline wide open every play. Unlike the other receivers in the NFL who are covered by 11 guys every play, like Calvin Johnson.

 

He was voted in as an alternate. PRO BOWL Alternate. The word Pro Bowl is thrown in there for a reason.

 

There's an asterisk to that IMO. He's a good piece to have as a 4th round pick still in his inexpensive rookie contract. He's not necessarily a good piece at a more expensive contract. The exception would be if the team is lacking a quality possession receiver and isn't already paying a lot to the receiving corps.

 

yup, you're right- Hartline gets bracketed like all the top receivers, which seems plausible on the surface when catching 1 TD per year.