2021 Free Agency

[paco]

Bill wanting that Gronk/Hernandez combo again.

[BF004]

[NCF]

Tough pill to swallow after drafting 2 TE's last year.

[Pckfn23]

WTF are they doing in NE??

I am going to call it, NE drops into obscurity until after they move on from Belichick.

[NCF]

Do you only visit this particular sub-forum?!

Why did you take out my last sentence?! Did it "scare" you?

PFT reports that they are unaware of a single time a player tagged at a 2nd round level has ever been signed to an offer sheet, let alone change teams due to it.

There's a first time for everything!

Another perspective. I don't agree with it, but interesting coming from him.

[NCF]

WTF are they doing in NE??

I am going to call it, NE drops into obscurity until after they move on from Belichick.

Actually, with all of the opt-outs they had, they get a lot of talent back. I wouldn't be surprised if they win the division. Need some help/luck at QB, but we'll see.

[Pckfn23]

PFT reports that they are unaware of a single time a player tagged at a 2nd round level has ever been signed to an offer sheet, let alone change teams due to it.

There's a first time for everything!

Another perspective. I don't agree with it, but interesting coming from him.

It could be the other way and they are trying to decide between a 1st round and 2nd round tender!

[YoHoChecko]

Another perspective. I don't agree with it, but interesting coming from him.

... just because it hasn't happened yet?

Honestly, that's a dumb take even if it turns out to be right (which would be dumb, also)

[BF004]

I think it's more likely he gets the original round tender than the 1st round tender.

[BF004]

[Pckfn23]

I think it's more likely he gets the original round tender than the 1st round tender.

He was an undrafted free agent, which of course you know.

[BF004]

Yeah, restricted free agents just don't get poached.

I do think 2nd round is maybe most likely, really don't think 1st rounder is on the table.

This is a 27 year old with one good season, 3 invisible seasons, and fairly extensive injury history. No one going to give up a 2nd and fair market contract for that. Zero reason to put a 1st on there, IMO.

[paco]

Yeah, restricted free agents just don't get poached.

I do think 2nd round is maybe most likely, really don't think 1st rounder is on the table.

This is a 27 year old with one good season, 3 invisible seasons, and fairly extensive injury history. No one going to give up a 2nd and fair market contract for that. Zero reason to put a 1st on there, IMO.

And Aaron Rodgers throwing him the ball, which I think just hurts receivers cred with other teams. Of course he looked good with Rodgers throwing. Will he be near as good with our crappy QB?

[YoHoChecko]

Speaking of young TEs, Hunter Henry also going to the Pats along with Jonnu Smith

Tryna do that Gronk/Hernandez offense again

[paco]

Speaking of young TEs, Hunter Henry also going to the Pats along with Jonnu Smith

Tryna do that Gronk/Hernandez offense again

scroll up, scroll up, scroll up. There you go.

[salmar80]

I have a feeling that once the first couple of waves of signings are done, there will be quite a few players left looking for 1-year deals to have another crack at UFA in 2022. And if they consider 2021 a financially lost year anyways, GB and a chance at a title could start looking sufferable...

[paco]

I have a feeling that once the first couple of waves of signings are done, there will be quite a few players left looking for 1-year deals to have another crack at UFA in 2022. And if they consider 2021 a financially lost year anyways, GB and a chance at a title could start looking sufferable...

Another team that has been quiet but has a lot of cap space is the Colts. But maybe no one wants to play with Wentz. But I expect them to be big players too.

[YoHoChecko]

I have a feeling that once the first couple of waves of signings are done, there will be quite a few players left looking for 1-year deals to have another crack at UFA in 2022. And if they consider 2021 a financially lost year anyways, GB and a chance at a title could start looking sufferable...

Another team that has been quiet but has a lot of cap space is the Colts. But maybe no one wants to play with Wentz. But I expect them to be big players too.

Yeah, if I were a team with a ton of cap space I'd try to land one big fish with a front-loaded deal, but then wait for the first wave to subside and have my pick of several bargain veterans.

That said, the Colts have a pretty good roster so don't need a huge infusion like the Jags; and yet the Jags are throwing week one money all over the yard.

[YoHoChecko]

WTF are they doing in NE??

I am going to call it, NE drops into obscurity until after they move on from Belichick.

It's not necessarily that I mind their moves--having a great two-TE set will be good for them. Ahgolar and Borne are nice side pieces (they still don't have a real #1 or anything close to it)

But more what they AREN'T doing. Joe Thuney gone; David Andrews rumored to be leaving... their OLine already was mediocre, but bleeding. Interesting to see what they do on that front.

[BF004]

William Jackson is my #1 free agent target if we move 'big'.

Kenny Golladay is probably my favorite luxury guy remaining I'd want, if no ridiculous contract. Think he'd be such a good fit here. Would like Will Fuller too. Seeing the money thrown at average at best WR's, doubt we'll be able to afford either.



Better price points:
Janoris Jenkins, Richard Sherman, Patrick Peterson, Malcolm Butler

Might be pricier, but Solomon Thomas would really complete that front 4/5. Could see him wanting a 1 year prove it deal to hit FA next year after his injury.

Not really in love with any of the interior DL, not sure who is really a significant upgrade over Lowry or Lancaster that would be worth a sizable $$ investment. Might just wait a week or two there.

Kind of the same on the OL. Not sure who would definitely be better than Lane Taylor (if brought back), Runyan or Patrick. I'd just wait a while and see you can add at a discount.


Marvin Jones is probably my top WR target vs. $$ it would cost. I wouldn't hate Golden Tate, Emmanual Sanders, or AJ Green, if the price is very minimal.