2016 NFL Offseason Thread

[areobee401]

Forte to New England speculation will likely end in disappointment. Always that one sexy signing rumored that never comes to fruition. Chris Ivory is another guy I'd like to see them pursue.

[N51_rob]

Redskins have about $10 million in cap space, they may look to restructure Pierre Garcon's contract. He has no ties to anyone in the front office of the current GM/Coach Administation. The thought is the Redskins like him and he has been productive on 3rd downs, best WR blocker in the run game. Will be interesting to watch.

That $10 million number doesn't account for Griffin being released/traded yet. He counts for about $16.5 million against the cap.

[N51_rob]

Quote: Originally Posted by areobee401

Forte to New England speculation will likely end in disappointment. Always that one sexy signing rumored that never comes to fruition. Chris Ivory is another guy I'd like to see them pursue.

Ivory seems like a better fit, more of a banger in the run game and still allows them to utilize their pass catching running backs on third down/red zone areas, and weakens a division rival.

[slickdtc]

Quote: Originally Posted by CM Hooe

I'm not super in-tune with the Bears, but - dumping Forte feels like an instance of a team moving on from a player a year too soon vs a year too late, but that's the nature of the NFL anymore.

Quote: Originally Posted by ImTellinTim

They have other things to worry about like actually getting players that can play the 3-4 effectively. The purge started midway through this season. You don't pay a 30-year-old RB when you're rebuilding.

Yeah and Langford (and another guy too, right?) were effective in his absence. Get similar production for a fraction of the cost. Too easy, emotions aside.

I agree that Forte has some tread on the tires. A couple seasons maybe. Wonder where he'll land.

[SPTO]

Quote: Originally Posted by CM Hooe

I'm not super in-tune with the Bears, but - dumping Forte feels like an instance of a team moving on from a player a year too soon vs a year too late, but that's the nature of the NFL anymore.

In the long run it's better to let go of someone a year too soon rather than too late. The Cowboys under Landry always went with that philosophy. I think Forte will find success wherever he goes next season. I'm sure as someone else said the "Forte to New England" speculation train has already left the station.

[roadman]

Letroy Guion remains a Packer, 3 yrs 11 million.

Probably signals the end of the Raji era as a Packer.

[TracerBullet]

Rashean Mathis retires after 13 years in the NFL.

[seasprite]

Eagles not going to tag Bradford. Will be interesting to see where they go to address the QB position. They still might sign him, but not at the 20M a year with the franchise tag.