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March 10, 2017 at 10:19 am #66102
znModeratorJets interested in Jay Cutler
The Jets are interested in former Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, Seth Walder and Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports. This according to a source. It figures, because the team is running out of other choices to stand under center.
Cutler was released by the Bears Thursday evening and is a free agent. The Bears were always expected to move on from him, particularly after it became clear that they would sign Mike Glennon to be his successor.
Cutler, 33, is a divisive quarterback that is coming off of an eight-year run with Chicago in which he and the team never reached the heights they hoped for when he began his tenure there in 2009. Known for being irritable at times, Cutler could be an interesting fit in a place with a tough media market like New York and a ticked off fan base like the Jets have.
For Cutler, coming to the Jets probably isn’t ideal because he would be a veteran entering a rebuilding situation. The Jets, quite simply, are more than just a quarterback away from contending. But at the same time, Cutler, like the Jets, may not have many other options.
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NFL stunner: Texans trade QB Brock Osweiler AND a 2018 second-round pick to Cleveland for the Browns to take… https://t.co/A4h8uEKwHA
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
March 10, 2017 at 10:20 am #66103znModeratorChargers deal with Okung may have been a tampering violation
Offensive lineman Russell Okung was one of the first players to cash in when NFL free agency began Thursday signing a four-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Chargers may have violated tampering rules by negotiating prior to the free agent signing period by negotiating with Okung, who was serving as his own agent.
Mike Klis of 9 News in Denver reports that Industry sources believe Chargers may have tampered with Okung who was not supposed to negotiate until 4 pm Eastern Thursday.
March 10, 2017 at 10:21 am #66104znModeratorTalks between Packers and Jared Cook have “broken off”
Contract talks between the Packers and free-agent tight end Jared Cook have broken off, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports citing a source.
Cook is now expected to visit other teams.
March 10, 2017 at 10:33 am #66108znModeratorSpoke to someone close to Jimmy Garoppolo who had no knowledge of any trade and believes it's a hack. Alas, it's 5:26 am now & we're all up
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2017
March 10, 2017 at 11:28 am #66111
nittany ramModeratorTo me Jay Cutler is just another Jeff George. I’d have no interest in him becoming a Ram.
March 10, 2017 at 3:32 pm #66125znModeratorPFF: selections from OUR 10 FAVORITE DEALS FROM THE FIRST DAY OF FREE AGENCY
Which of Thursday’s transactions get a thumbs up from the PFF crew?
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-our-10-favorite-deals-from-the-first-day-of-free-agency/
A chaotic first day of free agency is in the books, and contract details are starting to trickle in. A number of teams improved their prospects heading into the 2017 NFL season. Below, we break down the ten best deals.
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3. WR Alshon Jeffery to Philadelphia Eagles
Unable to compete financially to sign Jeffery to a long-term deal, Howie Roseman came up with a creative solution to ensure second-year QB Carson Wentz has a viable No. 1 target in 2017. Jeffery changes the outlook of the Eagles’ offense significantly, opening up the vertical game. Head Coach Doug Pederson appeared reluctant to expand his West Coast offense, but he now has the personnel to generate big plays more consistently. Jeffery has excellent hands to make grabs in traffic underneath, and the body control and size to come down with the deep ball. Although only a short-term solution, Jeffery will make a huge impact, assuming he stays free of injury and suspension.
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7. WR DeSean Jackson to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Details: Three years, $33.5 million, $20 million guaranteed
Dirk Koetter simply couldn’t resist adding another playmaker on the perimeter in free agency. Few secondary’s have the range of skill-sets to cover both Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson. Although obviously one-dimensional, Jackson’s speed changes games. He did not enjoy the best season of his career in 2016, and is now 31, but still managed 17.9 yards per catch and over 1,000 yards. The contract is probably verging on the expensive side, though Jackson may be worth it given the way he influences defensive gameplans.
…10. Browns add future second-round pick with cap-space sacrifice
To be very clear, this is an exceptional move for Cleveland—not for Houston. While the first offseason under the new Browns’ regime produced mixed results, their second effort appears very promising. The team acquired Brock Osweiler’s contract ($16 million cap hit) in exchange for a swap of fourth- and sixth-round picks this year, and a 2018 second-round pick. While the move appears disastrous from the Texans’ perspective, as colleague Sam Monson noted this morning, the Browns will be ecstatic to add another two picks to their bag. Clearly the front office has committed to a rebuild whole-heartedly. The Browns have been reluctant to hand out many major contracts to free agents thus far, stockpiling cap space instead. In addition, they’ve found a way to sacrifice that financial flexibility now for future high draft picks. Quantity is the priority over quality of draft capital within the Browns’ organization, highlighted by the hoard of picks they received for trading down in 2016. Although great in theory, the Browns cannot sacrifice short-term gain forever. They need to hit on some significant selections soon.
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