NFL Free Agency 2018

[ACamp1900]

What do you think about Hyde, ACamp?

Underwhelmed... he's pretty beat up and I don't expect him to contribute all that much... Honestly, since the Landry and Randall trades I've been underwhelmed to frustrated by everything they've done, and not done... even including the idea of moving Randall to safety...

 

[GowerND11]

Underwhelmed... he's pretty beat up and I don't expect him to contribute all that much... Honestly, since the Landry and Randall trades I've been underwhelmed to frustrated by everything they've done, and not done... even including the idea of moving Randall to safety...

I can see that. I may be in the minority, but I was hoping he'd stay a '9er. Even if he isn't a "fit" for the offense, he is a proven commodity. I'm fearful that this will result in possibly reaching for a RB somewhere instead of another need.

I think he will get some yards for you, but he definitely doesn't move the needle any.

 

[ACamp1900]

I can see that. I may be in the minority, but I was hoping he'd stay a '9er. Even if he isn't a "fit" for the offense, he is a proven commodity. I'm fearful that this will result in possibly reaching for a RB somewhere instead of another need.

I think he will get some yards for you, but he definitely doesn't move the needle any.

Browns are drafting a RB in the first two rounds... it's prob the only thing I'm sure of now...

Browns also just signed Terrance Mitchell to a 3 year deal...

wtf is Dorsey doing??? Losing faith in him real quick.

 

[Armyirish47]

Generally a fan of the 49er moves, but Lynch seems to make one wild oversigning a year and the award goes to McKinnon for $30 million.

Jeebus.

 

[KyfightingIrish36]

I'm not sure of how much of a threat he is catching the ball out of the backfield but, if he does that and the 9ers draft some good oline talent then I'll be happy with the move.

 

[GowerND11]

Generally a fan of the 49er moves, but Lynch seems to make one wild oversigning a year and the award goes to McKinnon for $30 million.

Jeebus.

He fits the scheme more than Hyde, but yeah definitely not worth top 5 RB money at all.

 

[ACamp1900]

What are all these 49er posers doing in the Browns' thread?!?!

 

[IrishLion]

Acamp, you've got battered fan syndrome broseph.

Hyde is a good signing to pair with Duke Johnson Jr. in Hue's offense.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Did the Bengals make a move in FA?

 

[ACamp1900]

Acamp, you've got battered fan syndrome broseph.

Hyde is a good signing to pair with Duke Johnson Jr. in Hue's offense.

If he's healthy he's a step up from Crow, i guess... but again, they're drafting a RB too so idk... also it's not the Hyde signing I'm hating on, it's the total sum of what they are doing and the Mitchell signing... wth is that?

 

[ACamp1900]

Did the Bengals make a move in FA?

Does anyone care??

 

[ACamp1900]

Solder just signed with the Giants... apparently he's now the highest paid O Lineman.

 

[IrishLion]

Did the Bengals make a move in FA?

One free agency move, signing DT Chris Baker. It's a good move. Baker is good when he's motivated, and Cincy gave him a cheap one-year deal to prove himself.

They also traded for Cordy Glenn, but that wasn't really free agency.

They will make their "splash" after the big money has been spent by other teams.

 

[ACamp1900]

Seems like we are going after Morgan Burnett... now I'm lost, they say they are moving Randall to saftey... so we need CB's... but they are going after Burnett... are they not moving Randall if that happens? I'd have gone hard after the top CBs in FA and just drafted Fitz... but okay.

 

[NDRock]

Wrong thread. Oops.

 

[Armyirish47]

He fits the scheme more than Hyde, but yeah definitely not worth top 5 RB money at all.

Yup, don't hate the player, just hate the money. I guess we are still a couple years away from not having absurd amounts of cap space, but I'd rather throw it another position.

 

[irishfan]

Solder just signed with the Giants... apparently he's now the highest paid O Lineman.

He's like a fringe top-10 LT. Annoying when the Pats can't keep guys, but if someone is going to overpay then oh well.

 

[ACamp1900]

Honey Badger was just released.....

 

[ACamp1900]

Sounds like Joe Thomas is retiring... still remember when he was drafted I was like, "We just drafted some dude who would rather fish than attend the draft?... gtfo, another bust..."

Just being honest, I remember that clearly.

Anyway, you watch Browns will turn it around now quick and Joe will miss out on all of it... it would be typical.

 

[ACamp1900]

Yep, just went official... Thomas retired.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

This has to change the Browns draft plans right? At least form the point they found out which was likely before the announcement. Would you take a tackle with one of yoru first three picks?

 

[ACamp1900]

This has to change the Browns draft plans right? At least form the point they found out which was likely before the announcement. Would you take a tackle with one of yoru first three picks?

They may move up and try to grab McG or someone now but I doubt they go there with either of the first two picks...

 

[GowerND11]

Yep, just went official... Thomas retired.

Saw through a Google search, the Browns twitter handle said "see you in Canton." Honest question, is he first ballot?

 

[zelezo vlk]

Saw through a Google search, the Browns twitter handle said "see you in Canton." Honest question, is he first ballot?

7x First Team All-Pro, 2x Second Team, I'd say yes

 

[GowerND11]

7x First Team All-Pro, 2x Second Team, I'd say yes

I just wonder if he'll be hurt by being on the Browns. Yeah, he has had a fantastic (All-Pro) career, but I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't get in right away because... Browns.

 

[zelezo vlk]

I just wonder if he'll be hurt by being on the Browns. Yeah, he has had a fantastic (All-Pro) career, but I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't get in right away because... Browns.

I think he has a lot more goodwill due to being on the Browns for so long

 

[GowerND11]

I think he has a lot more goodwill due to being on the Browns for so long

Good point. I think he has the career, just wondering if others will agree. Maybe that pity vote will help.

 

[ACamp1900]

The Browns media is stating that the plan is to have Shon Coleman step into his role..................... geez, this has been a tough 48 hours... missed out on a number of FA targets, throw a bunch of money at marginal/depth players... lose Thomas and hear SHON COLEMAN is heir apparent.

 

[Luckylucci]

They may move up and try to grab McG or someone now but I doubt they go there with either of the first two picks...

I could see both, move up certainly becomes a possiblilty, but what about move back? Into the range that McG and Williams are at. Bills 12/22? You could get the QB you want, OT you want, and add one of the RB's not named Barkley.

 

[ACamp1900]

I could see both, move up certainly becomes a possiblilty, but what about move back? Into the range that McG and Williams are at. Bills 12/22? You could get the QB you want, OT you want, and add one of the RB's not named Barkley.

It's possible... and as that would greatly disappoint me, it's prob what would happen... lol

I want the defense built first, only position I'd take before a stud defensive play-maker in this draft is QB.