Notable Free Agent Signings

[Neophyte]

49ers
- Randy Moss, WR (retired) - 1 year deal
- Carlos Rogers, CB (49ers) - 4 years, $29.3 million
- Mario Manningham, WR (Giants) - 2 years

Saints
- Marques Colston, WR (Saints) - 5 years, $40 million
- Ben Grubbs, OG (Ravens) - 5 years, $36 million
- Curtis Lofton, LB (Falcons) - 5 years

Buccaneers
- Vincent Jackson, WR (Chargers) - 5 years, $55.5 million
- Eric Wright, CB (Lions) - 5 years
- Carl Nicks, OG (Saints) - 5 years, $47.4 million

Rams
- Cortland Finnegan, CB (Titans) - 5 years, $50 million-ish

Bears
- Jason Campbell, QB (Raiders) - 1 year

Chargers
- Robert Meacham, WR (Saints) - 4 years, $29.5 million
- Jared Gaither, OT (Chargers) - 4 years
- Eddie Royal, WR (Broncos) - 3 years

Giants
- Terrell Thomas, CB (Giants) -
- Martellus Bennett, TE (Cowboys) - 1 year, $2.5million

Cowboys
- Kyle Orton, QB (Chiefs) - 3 years
- Brandon Carr, CB (Chiefs) - 5 years, $50.1 million
- Dan Conner, LB (Panthers) -

Bills
- Mario Williams, DE (Texans) - 6 years, $96 million

Chiefs
- Eric Winston, OT (Texans) - 4 years, $22 million

Patriots
- Brandon Lloyd, WR (Rams) -

Seahawks
- Matt Flynn, QB (Packers) - 2 years, $26 million

Broncos
- Peyton Manning, QB (Colts) - 5 years, $96 million

 

[Lanky Livingston]

Over/under on number of games before Randy quits on the team: 5. Alex Smith throwing him the ball? No way he finishes out the season.

 

[Elephant]

Marques Colston and the Saints have reportedly inked a 5 year deal with a max value of 40 million.

http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2012/03/new_orleans_saints_agree_to_fi_1.html

 

[Lanky Livingston]

Not a signing, but the Boys just released Terrence Newman.

 

[Elephant]

Not a signing, but the Boys just released Terrence Newman.

Well, that concerns me because they were reported to be one of the top candidates for Brandon Carr's services. This cut may suggest they are ready to sign him.

 

[Elephant]

Brandon Marshall is now a Chicago Bear according to the NFL Network.

Traded for 2 3rd round picks.

Edit: With rumors of Peyton not wanting to play with Marshall, the Dolphins trading him may be the deal breaker for them to sign Peyton.

 

[Goaldeje]

Marshall and Cutler reunited? Probably not a bad deal for the Bears.

 

[Fear The Spear]

Marshall and Cutler reunited? Probably not a bad deal for the Bears.

That makes me wonder if Miami is no longer an option for Peyton, considering that the team would look a lot less attractive to him, without Marshall.

 

[Elephant]

That makes me wonder if Miami is no longer an option for Peyton, considering that the team would look a lot less attractive to him, without Marshall.

From what I have been seeing is that the Marshall trade is a sign the Dolphins are getting serious about signing Manning. Some have suggested Manning was not a fan of Marshall and this move makes signing Wayne a more viable option.

 

[Fear The Spear]

Some have suggested Manning was not a fan of Marshall and this move makes signing Wayne a more viable option.

Almost sounds like Peyton is callin the shots on their offense, before he even signs

 

[Elephant]

Almost sounds like Peyton is callin the shots on their offense, before he even signs

If Miami can pull off signing Winston, that would go a long way toward making Peyton more comfortable signing there.

 

[Elephant]

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/41137/chargers-add-robert-meachem

 

[Lanky Livingston]

Nicks to the BucSkins.

 

[McD5]

I'm surprised that Denver has impressed Manning so much. Outside? Cold? Windy?

I wonder what the appeal is. Maybe John Elway, and a decent defense?

 

[SkinnedAussie]

Chris Horton to the NYGiants - 1 yr deal, no financials released yet.

Eddie Royal signs a 3 year deal with the Chargers.

 

[SkinnedAussie]

If Miami can pull off signing Winston, that would go a long way toward making Peyton more comfortable signing there.

The Dolphins signed Artis Hicks instead! 1 year / $2mill.

 

[servumtuum]

Ravens backup safety to Ed Reed, Haruki Nakamura has signed with the Carolina Panthers.

Link:http://ebonybird.com/2012/03/16/haruki-nakamura-signs-with-the-carolina-panthers/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

 

[Fear The Spear]

I'm surprised that Denver has impressed Manning so much. Outside? Cold? Windy?

I'm surprised everyone is convinced Manning will ONLY choose to play in a warm weather city. Where did this theory come from ?

 

[CarolinaSkin43]

I'm surprised everyone is convinced Manning will ONLY choose to play in a warm weather city. Where did this theory come from ?

I would of guessed he would rather play in a warm climate...with his age and 3 neck surgerys later ..just a guess

 

[Fear The Spear]

I would of guessed he would rather play in a warm climate...with his age and 3 neck surgerys later ..just a guess

A notable comparison is Montana played in cold Kansas City at about the same age, and didn't he have back problems ?