NO!! Say it ain't so, Adam Vinatieri!!!!!!

VPI97 · 03-21-2006, 06:21 PM

Greatest free agent signing ever.

QuikSand · 03-21-2006, 06:21 PM

That's rich.

WVUFAN · 03-21-2006, 06:22 PM

ESPN.com reporting that he has signed with the FREAKING COLTS!!!!!

WHY?! (sob) WHY ....

SackAttack · 03-21-2006, 06:25 PM

Didn't see that coming.

molson · 03-21-2006, 06:28 PM

I'm confused about the Pats this offseason - they're about $20 million under the cap, and haven't done a damn thing, while watching Vinatieri, Givens, and McGinest all leave without a fight. Vinatieri even was on record as saying he'd welcome the Franchise tag being put on him again, and it didn't happen.

GrantDawg · 03-21-2006, 06:29 PM

Beautiful.

NoMyths · 03-21-2006, 06:32 PM

Ye gods.

jeff061 · 03-21-2006, 06:32 PM

The Pats offered Vinatieri a 2.5 mil multiyear contract before free agency. This would have been his third consecutive tag(maybe fourth) and would have paid him 3 mil a year, which I happen to think is to much. They did not stand pat with him. If the Colts blew him away they screwed up, not the Pats.

As much as his legend and ability shield the fact, HE"S ONLY A KICKER.

As for the others, McGinest got a contract in Cleveland worth what it was because his leadership and veteran status is worth more to them. Givens was a trickier situation, but if they paid him what they wanted are they supposed to pull a stupid like the Colts and empty their bank account on two WRs?

They have not screwed up with who they have let go. What I don't understand is why they seemingly have not gone after anyone else.

Radii · 03-21-2006, 06:39 PM

Knowing a few Pats fans, and knowing how they're going to react to this, I think I can safely say this is one of the greatest things to happen in the history of sport.

NoMyths · 03-21-2006, 06:41 PM

The inevitable Sports Guy column to follow.

st.cronin · 03-21-2006, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff061

The Pats offered Vinatieri a 2.5 mil multiyear contract before free agency. This would have been his third consecutive tag(maybe fourth) and would have paid him 3 mil a year, which I happen to think is to much. They did not stand pat with him. If the Colts blew him away they screwed up, not the Pats.

As much as his legend and ability shield the fact, HE"S ONLY A KICKER.

As for the others, McGinest got a contract in Cleveland worth what it was because his leadership and veteran status is worth more to them. Givens was a trickier situation, but if they paid him what they wanted are they supposed to pull a stupid like the Colts and empty their bank account on two WRs?

They have not screwed up with who they have let go. What I don't understand is why they seemingly have not gone after anyone else.

This is pretty much my thinking. Keyshawn is still an intriguing possibility.

Greyroofoo · 03-21-2006, 06:44 PM

I think this is partly Bill Polian's way of slapping Vanderjagt in the face

jeff061 · 03-21-2006, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radii

Knowing a few Pats fans, and knowing how they're going to react to this, I think I can safely say this is one of the greatest things to happen in the history of sport.

I think the reaction, after shock resides, will be "Don't let the door hit you on the way out". It's kind of a New England thing.

cody8200 · 03-21-2006, 06:44 PM

It's funny. I'm a Colts fan and was just telling my buddy the other day...I bet they try to get Vinatieri. Then I said, "I wouldnt mind that...I guess, but I'll still hate him if he misses even one playoff kick. That bastard never misses against us." So bow I guess we'll see.

jeff061 · 03-21-2006, 06:46 PM

Don't the Colts fans ever get concerned about their payroll two years from now? This will probably be another 1.5-2 million that could have been used with Freeney.

vtbub · 03-21-2006, 06:48 PM

My F'n Word.

Greyroofoo · 03-21-2006, 06:50 PM

I'll bet anything Polian has plans to sign Freeney no matter who they sign this off-season

mckerney · 03-21-2006, 06:56 PM

Wow, this is even better than Longwell coming to Minnesota.

Neuqua · 03-21-2006, 06:58 PM

Someone's going to have to change their FOFC screenname me thinks.

DaddyTorgo · 03-21-2006, 06:58 PM

wow. WOW

Sublime 2 · 03-21-2006, 07:08 PM

Ouch....

jeff061 · 03-21-2006, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neuqua

Someone's going to have to change their FOFC screenname me thinks.

I love it when stuff like this happens

.

SirFozzie · 03-21-2006, 07:17 PM

*growls*

Desnudo · 03-21-2006, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff061

As much as his legend and ability shield the fact, HE"S ONLY A KICKER.

Tell that to the Buffalo Bills. When some random guy they pick up for the league minimum shanks a game winner this season we should revisit this thread. 500K or a clutch kicker? I'll take the clutch kicker, thanks.

sabotai · 03-21-2006, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desnudo

Tell that to the Buffalo Bills. When some random guy they pick up for the league minimum shanks a game winner this season we should revisit this thread. 500K or a clutch kicker? I'll take the clutch kicker, thanks.

It'd be interesting to see how many games have been won or lost with a FG inside the 2 minute warning over the last few years.

sabotai · 03-21-2006, 07:33 PM

dola,

Just quickly checked NFL.com and saw (and remembered) that Vander missed a FG with 21 seconds left in the Pittsburgh game that would have tied the game.

That still might be fresh on Indy's mind.

DaddyTorgo · 03-21-2006, 07:41 PM

yeah my "In Bill We Trust" itis is starting to wane. WTF is going on over there in Foxboro? We havn't seen or heard ANYTHING. Are the Pats working on a monster trade of a 7th Round Draft pick for LT or something? This is really weird that we havn't seen anything AT ALL coming out of Foxboro this offseason...

MikeVick7 · 03-21-2006, 07:42 PM

Oh no! A kicker switched teams! Now the Colts for sure will win...

ISiddiqui · 03-21-2006, 07:45 PM

LOL!

What a great free agency signing.

TazFTW · 03-21-2006, 07:46 PM

Mike Vanderjagt - K - Colts

The Patriots reportedly contacted Mike Vanderjagt Tuesday.
He certainly doesn't fit the Patriots profile, but could come at a better value than Adam Vinatieri because of relative lack of interest. Dallas has also been mentioned as a possibility. Mar. 21 - 7:19 pm et

Buccaneer · 03-21-2006, 07:46 PM

Damn.

Desnudo · 03-21-2006, 07:51 PM

Vanderjagt. Jesus. I guess Kraft's deal with the devil has finally come due.

FrogMan · 03-21-2006, 08:02 PM

damn, that sucks. Not so much that he signed somewhere else, he's still a kicker, clutch kicker but still a kicker, but damn, the frigging Colts!!! Now I'll have to really root against him, didn't want that to happen...

This offseason has sucked so far...

FM

FrogMan · 03-21-2006, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McSweeny

who cares that it's baseball season?

fixed that for ya...

FM

edit: fucking timestamp bug

McSweeny · 03-21-2006, 08:03 PM

who cares? it's baseball season

molson · 03-21-2006, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazFTW

Mike Vanderjagt - K - Colts

The Patriots reportedly contacted Mike Vanderjagt Tuesday.
He certainly doesn't fit the Patriots profile, but could come at a better value than Adam Vinatieri because of relative lack of interest. Dallas has also been mentioned as a possibility. Mar. 21 - 7:19 pm et

So what does Vanderjagt save them per year against the cap, $1 million? (Especially now that they'll probably have to overpay for him) Doesn't seem worth it.

WVUFAN · 03-21-2006, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McSweeny

who cares? it's baseball season

Baseball sucks. Football is without a doubt America's sport.

cthomer5000 · 03-21-2006, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McSweeny

it's baseball season. who cares?

exactly.

Wolfpack · 03-21-2006, 08:09 PM

I suppose this will set up the eventual irony that Vanderjagt boots the winner against the Colts (would you believe I actually typed Patriots at first?) while Vinatieri blows his chance, thus forever proving that any team Peyton Manning is a QB for will never, ever win a championship.

gstelmack · 03-21-2006, 08:11 PM

This timestamp bug is getting ridiculous.

BTW, SportsGuy already wrote this column. See his recent musings on Willie McGinest. He could just repost that with Vinatieri in his place.

cartman · 03-21-2006, 08:29 PM

So, Damon leave the BoSox to go to the hated Yankees.

Vinateri leaves the Pats to go to the hated Colts.

Too bad the Celtics and the Bruins suck so bad that they don't have any players that hated rivals would want to poach...

bronconick · 03-21-2006, 08:32 PM

The Bruins at least had the sense to send Joe Thornton to the Western Conference.

Thanks, Bruins!

SackAttack · 03-21-2006, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

So, Damon leave the BoSox to go to the hated Yankees.

Vinateri leaves the Pats to go to the hated Colts.

Too bad the Celtics and the Bruins suck so bad that they don't have any players that hated rivals would want to poach...

You had Ray Bourque leaving the Bruins to win a Stanley Cup, although the Avs weren't exactly hated rivals.

Hell, all the Bruins fans I knew that year were rooting for Colorado.

cartman · 03-21-2006, 08:43 PM

Well, I was inferring this season's clubs.

Galaxy · 03-21-2006, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SackAttack

You had Ray Bourque leaving the Bruins to win a Stanley Cup, although the Avs weren't exactly hated rivals.

Hell, all the Bruins fans I knew that year were rooting for Colorado.

Bourque was actually traded wasn't he, because Boston wanted to give him a shot at the Cup?

Draft Dodger · 03-21-2006, 08:58 PM

I don't get how the Colts have ANY cap room

Crapshoot · 03-21-2006, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McSweeny

who cares? it's baseball season

""

sterlingice · 03-21-2006, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McSweeny

who cares? it's baseball season

SI

Vinatieri for Prez · 03-21-2006, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neuqua

Someone's going to have to change their FOFC screenname me thinks.

I can't believe it. Speechless. I was prepared for him to leave and could have even handled him going to the frickin' Jets. But the goddamn Colts!!!!!!!!!

But, I then realized something very interesting. I believe this is the genius of Belichick. Knowing the Colts will still be the team to beat, he purposely leaves off the franchise tag and gets Vinatieri to sign for the Colts. First, it eats up precious cap room so no other FAs can sign (so games will be close), and then Vinatieri misses some crucial kicks in the playoffs, when needed. Pure genius. Has no one else figured this out yet? No one outthinks Bill.

As for FA so far, I have no problem with guys let go. They all got overpaid. However, I would actually like to see some signings -- preferably Keyshawn/Eric Moulds and Arrington (with an electrode that buzzes him when he runs out of position).

Therefore, I will keep the screen name for now while this beautiful plan plays itself out.

kingfc22 · 03-21-2006, 11:50 PM

WTF!!! Just got home from work. Whoa, I can't believe it.

03-21-2006, 06:22 PM	#3
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03-21-2006, 06:32 PM	#8
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	The Pats offered Vinatieri a 2.5 mil multiyear contract before free agency. This would have been his third consecutive tag(maybe fourth) and would have paid him 3 mil a year, which I happen to think is to much. They did not stand pat with him. If the Colts blew him away they screwed up, not the Pats. As much as his legend and ability shield the fact, HE"S ONLY A KICKER. As for the others, McGinest got a contract in Cleveland worth what it was because his leadership and veteran status is worth more to them. Givens was a trickier situation, but if they paid him what they wanted are they supposed to pull a stupid like the Colts and empty their bank account on two WRs? They have not screwed up with who they have let go. What I don't understand is why they seemingly have not gone after anyone else. __________________ Last edited by jeff061 : 03-21-2006 at 06:36 PM.

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QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	That's rich.

03-21-2006, 06:25 PM	#4
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Didn't see that coming.

03-21-2006, 06:28 PM	#5
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	I'm confused about the Pats this offseason - they're about $20 million under the cap, and haven't done a damn thing, while watching Vinatieri, Givens, and McGinest all leave without a fight. Vinatieri even was on record as saying he'd welcome the Franchise tag being put on him again, and it didn't happen.

03-21-2006, 06:29 PM	#6
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	Beautiful.

03-21-2006, 06:32 PM	#7
NoMyths Poet in Residence Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charleston, SC	Ye gods.

03-21-2006, 06:39 PM	#9
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Knowing a few Pats fans, and knowing how they're going to react to this, I think I can safely say this is one of the greatest things to happen in the history of sport.

03-21-2006, 06:41 PM	#10
NoMyths Poet in Residence Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charleston, SC	The inevitable Sports Guy column to follow.

03-21-2006, 06:44 PM	#12
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	I think this is partly Bill Polian's way of slapping Vanderjagt in the face

03-21-2006, 06:44 PM	#14
cody8200 High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2000	It's funny. I'm a Colts fan and was just telling my buddy the other day...I bet they try to get Vinatieri. Then I said, "I wouldnt mind that...I guess, but I'll still hate him if he misses even one playoff kick. That bastard never misses against us." So bow I guess we'll see.

03-21-2006, 06:50 PM	#17
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	I'll bet anything Polian has plans to sign Freeney no matter who they sign this off-season

03-21-2006, 06:56 PM	#18
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Wow, this is even better than Longwell coming to Minnesota.

03-21-2006, 06:58 PM	#20
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	wow. WOW

03-21-2006, 07:08 PM	#21
Sublime 2 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Hampshire	Ouch....

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03-21-2006, 07:33 PM	#26
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	dola, Just quickly checked NFL.com and saw (and remembered) that Vander missed a FG with 21 seconds left in the Pittsburgh game that would have tied the game. That still might be fresh on Indy's mind.

03-21-2006, 07:41 PM	#27
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	yeah my "In Bill We Trust" itis is starting to wane. WTF is going on over there in Foxboro? We havn't seen or heard ANYTHING. Are the Pats working on a monster trade of a 7th Round Draft pick for LT or something? This is really weird that we havn't seen anything AT ALL coming out of Foxboro this offseason...

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03-21-2006, 07:46 PM	#31
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Damn.

03-21-2006, 07:51 PM	#32
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Vanderjagt. Jesus. I guess Kraft's deal with the devil has finally come due.

03-21-2006, 08:02 PM	#33
FrogMan Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pintendre, Qc, Canada	damn, that sucks. Not so much that he signed somewhere else, he's still a kicker, clutch kicker but still a kicker, but damn, the frigging Colts!!! Now I'll have to really root against him, didn't want that to happen... This offseason has sucked so far... FM __________________ A Black Belt is a White Belt who refused to give up... follow my story: The real life story of a running frog...

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McSweeny College Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Somerville, MA	who cares? it's baseball season

03-21-2006, 08:09 PM	#39
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	I suppose this will set up the eventual irony that Vanderjagt boots the winner against the Colts (would you believe I actually typed Patriots at first?) while Vinatieri blows his chance, thus forever proving that any team Peyton Manning is a QB for will never, ever win a championship.

03-21-2006, 08:11 PM	#40
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	This timestamp bug is getting ridiculous. BTW, SportsGuy already wrote this column. See his recent musings on Willie McGinest. He could just repost that with Vinatieri in his place. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

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cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	So, Damon leave the BoSox to go to the hated Yankees. Vinateri leaves the Pats to go to the hated Colts. Too bad the Celtics and the Bruins suck so bad that they don't have any players that hated rivals would want to poach... __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

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bronconick College Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI	The Bruins at least had the sense to send Joe Thornton to the Western Conference. Thanks, Bruins!

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cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Well, I was inferring this season's clubs. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

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