No More Brady - A Ryan Mallett Patriots Story (Madden 13)

[JaymeeAwesome]

Prog is set for yearly, and I'm trying to stay away from increasing development. Working more on consistency and clutch and attempting to find superstar talent in draft.

[Gronk4M13]

Very good season 1! I like the current format/style, keep it goin'.

[JaymeeAwesome]

2013 - Off-season Stage #1

Retirements

Too Soon - Tony Gonzalez shook hands, answered questions and announced his ritrement from the NFL.

@SCollinsEA - Tony Gonzalez never flinched. He never played with fear. He never cowered. Deserves all the praise he gets.

@MikeHillEA - Always tough for a player of Tony Gonzalez's stature to walk away. But he's made a definitive mark. #halloffame

@MattMillerEA - Falcons legendary TE Tony Gonzalez to retire. What a legacy. Canton bound?

Emotional Day for J. Harrison - After a successful career, James Harrison is saying goodbye to the NFL.

@AdamSchefterEA - Health didn't play a role in James Harrison's decision to retire, according to my sources.

Nevermore - Ray Lewis, a future Hall of Famer, is finally calling it quits afer 17 seasons.

The End of a Career - After finishing this season as a free agent, WR Terrell Owens is calling it quits from the NFL. He retires after 17 years in the league.

Un-Retirements

Kurt Warner's On the Comeback Trail - Kurt Warner's decided he's had enough time watching games from the V Studios. He's ready to make his retrun to the field.

@MikeHillEA - Kurt Warner's coming back?! @mortreportEA has a long day ahead of him now?

@MarshallFaulkEA - Excited to see my good friend, Kurt Warner, play again. #GreatestShowOnTurf #HOF

@SkipBaylessEA - Kurt Warner was one of the best. Key word being 'was'

@RossTuckerEA - I don't see how Kurt Warner's mind won't be sharp, just hope the body can keep up.

Does He Still Have It? - Kurt Warner simply couldn't stay away. One of the best QBs of all time will return to the field to play once again.

@mortreportEA - Shocking news of the day is that Kurt Warner has decided to lace up his cleats and return to the NFL. #breakingnews

@MYsportsPhotog - I must be dreaming. My favorite player ever @kurt13warner is back #GSOT

@MarkSchlerethEA - Kurt Warner is one of the best QBs ever. Everyone should be excited to see him out there.

@mortreportEA - This is not a misprint: Kurt Warner is coming out of retirement.

Re-Signings

Free Agent Class Gets Lighter - Chiefs know players like Branden Albert are hard to find so they decided to franchise tag him and keep him around for at least one more season.

@mortreportEA - So take Branden Albert off the market, per @AdamSchefterEA: he got FT'd by Chiefs.

Giants Delay The Inevitable - By getting franchise tagged, Osi Umenyiora automatically becomes one of the highest paid at his position.

@SCollinsEA - Right now O. umenyiora and the Giants are simply far apart on figures. #franchisetag

Free Agent Class Gets Lighter - Greg Jones is highly sought after around the league, but he won't be looking for a new home this year.

R. Longwell A Valued Commodity - Ryan Longwell being franchise tagged shines new light on free-agent class.

@RoFloEA - We'll certainly be talking about the Ravens franchise tagging Ryan Longwell on the show tonight.

Failed Signings

The Devil's In the Details - There are reports today of a failed contract extension between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Andre Carter.

@SCollinsEA - Thought Andre Carter to the Jaguars was a foregone conclusion. Guess Not.

Impasse - Cedric Benson has declined a new contract offer from the Green Bay Packers.

@SCollinsEA - Another offer expected to come from Packers after Cedric Benson turns down their recent offer.

[JHeyBraves]

Loved season 1.

For season 2, I just want to see you do whatever will keep you most interested. I don't think you did anything wrong in the first season, other than trading Brady

[JaymeeAwesome]

Patriots Ending Contracts
Accepted Contracts in Bold

Patriots Contracts Ended
Pos	Player	Age; Contract
RE	Shawne Merriman	Age 29; 4 Years $8.00M
TE	Visanthe Shiancoe	Age 33; Free Agent
WR	Danny Amendola	Age 27; Free Agent
HB	LaRod Stephens-Howling	Age 26; 4 Years $3.80M
MLB	Lofa Tatupu	Age 30; Free Agent
LG	Donald Thomas	Age 27; 3 Years $2.40M
CB	Sterling Moore	Age 23; 1 Year $600K
LE	Trevor Scott	Age 29; Free Agent
CB	Marquis Cole	Age 29; 1 Year $650K
CB	Alfonzo Dennard	Age 24; 4 Years $2.60M
FB	Eric Kettani	Age 26; Free Agent
HB	Brandon Bolden	Age 22; 3 Years $2.22M
C	Nick McDonald	Age 26; 1 Year $750K
RT	Matt Kopa	Age 26; 1 Year $650K
ROLB	Tracy White	Age 32; Free Agent
MLB	Mike Rivera	Age 26; Free Agent

[JaymeeAwesome]

2013 - Off-season Stage #2

Turning it Around - Giants have scored big with their hiring of Lovie Smith as their next head coach.

J. Hinson Accepts Bears' Coaching Job - Bears' head coach, Jesse Hinson, has official taken over and has already laid out his vision for the franchise.

New Orleans Picks Corey Jason - The Saints sent a note out to the press stating, "We are thrilled to have Corey Jason join the Saints."

See Who's Tweetin'

@WingozEA - Can't figure out the direction in Chicago. Need some stability, but they're rolling the dice. #Strange

@RossTuckerEA - This is what you have to do when you fall as far as the Giants have. Get known entities and let them lead you.

@MattMillerEA - High-risk maneuver in New Orleans. Going with C. Jason puts a lot of head on GM if Saints falter.

[JaymeeAwesome]

2013 - Off-Season Stage #4

Star Dimmed - Redskins fans are sad to see London Fletcher go as he's officially retired from the NFL.

A. Carter to Cincinnati - The Bengals have signed a big-time player in the form of free agent right defensive end Andre Carter with a 4-year $21.6M contract.

See Who's Tweetin'

@MikeHillEA - Huge, huge, huge. Andre Carter is headed to Cincinnati. Let the preseason celebration begin.

@WingozEA - Didn't see this coming, London Fletcher has plenty left in the tank. Redskins can't be thrilled.

NFL Free Agent Signings
Pos	Player	Injury Note
RE	Andre Carter | Bengals	4 Years $21.60M
DT	Sendrick Ellis | Buccaneers	5 Years $22.50M
LOLB	Keith Rivers | Rams	4 Years $6.48M
HB	Justin Forsett | Eagles	4 Year $2.72M
WR	Brandon Banks | Vikings	4 Years $2.88M
TE	Dennis Pitta | Chiefs	3 Year $3.15M
WR	Mohamed Massaquoi | Rams	4 Years $2.88M

[JaymeeAwesome]

Patriots Free Agent Pick-ups

Acquired SS Demps and C Meester

Foxboro, MA - Welcome to the first pickups by the New England Patriots. They're looking to supplement their team from a dismal early round loss in the Playoffs. Here are their two signings:

Brad Meester - Center
HT 6'3" WT 302 College: Northern Iowa
Experience: Age 36 - 13 Years NFL
4 Years $10.40M


Quintin Demps - Strong Safety
HT 5'11" WT 206 College: UTEP
Experience: Age 26 - 5 Years NFL
3 Years $2.85M