NFL Free Agency - 2013 Edition

[Beachcomber]

Ok... This is where I'll post about the additions/subtractions made.  I'm a Browns fan - so this is one of the few times during a calendar year that I can cheer about our undefeated season.

[jamo]

If Welker signs elsewhere I might start physically weeping. :~(

[meenman]

Originally Posted by jamo

If Welker signs elsewhere I might start physically weeping.

Maybe we can get a picture of you and Brady in the same pose.

[RonTheSavage]

Lets go Niners! Time to reload

[RPMPIRE]

Originally Posted by RonTheSavage

Lets go Niners! Time to reload

So far, they're doing a good job. Too bad about Akers, but can't be a high paid kicker if you can't get it through the uprights.

[mchepp]

So far, they're doing a good job. Too bad about Akers, but can't be a high paid kicker if you can't get it through the uprights.

It is really too bad we stand to lose Goldson. There are rumors we plan to replace him with Ed Reed, but that is not a good swap.

[meenman]

I'm just hoping the G-men do not lose Cruz - a year of him and a healthy Nicks could be scary.

[Beachcomber]

Browns signed Kruger to a 5yr $40m contract.  Well, well... I hope this dude is more than a role player for that kind of cheddar?

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000150074/article/cleveland-browns-lock-up-paul-kruger

[meenman]

Giants bring back Aaron Ross, lose Bennett to the Bears. Now we need a TE.

http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/giantsblog/giants_bring_ross_back_bennett_headed_OaUW7OZnZCnfogtnXKS3TN#axzz2NHWUDsTI

[mchepp]

The 9ers and KC have made the trade official. Alex Smith for a 2nd round pick. I think that was probably about the best they could do for him. Both parties come out happy with this. Smith can try to win the job in KC and the 49ers get the 34th overall pick.

[MS256]

Originally Posted by mchepp

The 9ers and KC have made the trade official. Alex Smith for a 2nd round pick. I think that was probably about the best they could do for him. Both parties come out happy with this. Smith can try to win the job in KC and the 49ers get the 34th overall pick.

My friends in Missouri are excited about getting Chase Daniels. If Alex doesn't look good pretty quickly there will be pressure to give Chase a shot.

[Beachcomber]

Ok, the Browns picked up another defensive lineman.... Wow.  $74M for two free agents. We still need a go to possession WR (IMO), CB and a G.

The Cleveland Browns made another impact move to improve their pass rush Tuesday, agreeing to a five-year, $34 million contract with defensive tackle Desmond Bryant, NFL.com's Albert Breer reported . Bryant is guaranteed $15 million in the deal, which came hours after the Browns locked up former Baltimore Ravens defensive end Paul Kruger with a five-year, $40 million agreement.

[sherman51]

Alot of money flying around for mediocre talent.

[Beachcomber]

The Browns signed another defensive player in Quentin Groves (OLB, 6-3, 265lb).... This one on the cheap... 2yrs, totaling $2.8m.

It looks like they are really trying to sure up the defense with vets via free agency, and will draft a CB/WR/TE in April??

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2013/03/browns_land_former_cardinals_l.html

[Max0231]

Reggie Bush in Honolulu Blue for the next 4 yrs.  Whoo hoo, first back since Sanders to have a 1,000 yd season back to back.  A solid running game might let Detroit become more balanced.

[Golfingdad]

Originally Posted by jamo

If Welker signs elsewhere I might start physically weeping.

http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/9048556/wes-welker-serious-talks-denver-broncos-sources

Is it even worse if he's catching balls from Peyton Manning?

[Bo the Golfer]

Nooooo

[jamo]

[URL=http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/9048556/wes-welker-serious-talks-denver-broncos-sources]http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/9048556/wes-welker-serious-talks-denver-broncos-sources[/URL] Is it even worse if he's catching balls from Peyton Manning?

Infinitely worse. Then again, I've read that the Pats are among the finalists for Amendola, a more-than-suitable replacement (don't think for a second that I'm not already drunk off the Amendola Kool-Aid).