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[polamalubeast]

Redskins sign WR Pierre Garcon
Bucs sign former Falcons LB Curtis Lofton
Redskins re-sign DL Adam Carriker
DE Mario Williams/WR Robert Meachem to Visit Buffalo
Washington, WR Josh Morgan on verge of deal
Browns sign OL John Greco to a multi-year deal
Bears, former Raiders QB Jason Campbell working on a deal
Cortland Finnegan Visiting Rams Wed

[polamalubeast]

Tampa also pursuing G Carl Nicks

[XxKnightxX]

That Greco re signing was a good one by the browns. Greco is a very nifty guard who moves around well. Very important for their offense.

[polamalubeast]

Pierre Garcon's deal is 5 years, $42.5m, $21.5m guaranteed.

http://www.twitter.com/ProFootballFocus

[XxKnightxX]

Pierre Garcon's deal is 5 years, $42.5m, $21.5m guaranteed.

http://www.twitter.com/ProFootballFocus

Nothing like overpaying mediocrity.

[polamalubeast]

DB LaRon Landry to make visits to Bears, Jets, Eagles, Lions

[polamalubeast]

Redskins sign former Broncos WR Eddie Royal

[polamalubeast]

Red Bryant re-signing with Seattle: 5 years, $35 million, including $14.5 million gtd.

https://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter/...91649146945536

[st33lersguy]

Pierre Garcon's deal is 5 years, $42.5m, $21.5m guaranteed.

http://www.twitter.com/ProFootballFocus

Does Griffin stand a chance in Washington?

[Galax Steeler]

Pierre Garcon's deal is 5 years, $42.5m, $21.5m guaranteed.

http://www.twitter.com/ProFootballFocus

Who in the hell is worth that kind of money.

[polamalubeast]

Browns, Dolphins are negotiating with QB Matt Flynn

[Galax Steeler]

Browns, Dolphins are negotiating with QB Matt Flynn

Hopefully he will sign with the Dolphins he would be an upgrade for the Browns.

[BigNastyDefense]

Wayne not going to wait for Manning

This is big because the two have been considered a packaged deal for a while now, but now it looks like Reggie Wayne is going to go where he feels he is the best fit, and if that place ends up being Manning's destination too, that's great but not a requirement.

[BigNastyDefense]

Browns, Dolphins are negotiating with QB Matt Flynn

This was a given. The head coach in Miami is his former offensive coordinator, so they know each other. Stephen Ross wants to make a splash to create interest in the team, but just traded their greatest asset in getting either Manning or Flynn, Brandon Marshall. Now who the hell will either QB throw to?

The Browns couldn't get the #2 overall pick to take RGIII, so if they intend to upgrade the QB position they need to sign Flynn. I don't think any of the other QB's available in the draft are upgrades over Colt McCoy or Seneca Wallace. And while there isn't much to throw to in Cleveland, the Browns could draft a WR with the #22 overall pick to give him a weapon in the passing game.

[polamalubeast]

Redskins sign WR Eddie Royal to a 2-year, $12 million deal

[Galax Steeler]

Redskins sign WR Eddie Royal to a 2-year, $12 million deal

This sounds like a desperation shot to win a superbowl with the signings of these wide receivers. I have to say it is not going to work putting all of your eggs in one basket never does.

[stillers4me]

ProFootballTalk‏@ProFootballTalk

League source says TE Kellen Davis will visit the Cowboys, Steelers, and Bengals.

[BigNastyDefense]

This sounds like a desperation shot to win a superbowl with the signings of these wide receivers. I have to say it is not going to work putting all of your eggs in one basket never does.

They are going to be taking either RGIII or Andrew Luck with the second overall pick and are then without a second round pick this year and first round picks in 2013 and 2014...if they want the QB they select to have any talent around him at receiver they didn't have much choice but to sign a few receivers in free agency.

[Galax Steeler]

They are going to be taking either RGIII or Andrew Luck with the second overall pick and are then without a second round pick this year and first round picks in 2013 and 2014...if they want the QB they select to have any talent around him at receiver they didn't have much choice but to sign a few receivers in free agency.

I agree but what I am trying to say you can't neglect the rest of the team. It seems to me that they are putting everything in the offense and nothing for the D I guess time will tell.

[polamalubeast]

Redskins sign WR Josh Morgan to 5-year, $12 million deal

[BigNastyDefense]

I agree but what I am trying to say you can't neglect the rest of the team. It seems to me that they are putting everything in the offense and nothing for the D I guess time will tell.

Their defense actually isn't bad. They resigned Adam Carriker, their defensive end. Their biggest UFA they need to resign is ILB London Fletcher who has been leading the Redskins in tackles for years. LaRon Landry is going to be allowed to walk because he can't stay healthy through an entire season. Their outside linebackers are Brian Orakpo and Ryan Kerrigan. I wouldn't be surprised if they Atogwe to play safety or upgraded at safety. So the defense really doesn't need much, and they can get depth with their other draft picks this year.

But first and foremost they need to fix the offense, that was their biggest problem and when you spend a draft pick that high on a QB you need to get him weapons.

[Galax Steeler]

Their defense actually isn't bad. They resigned Adam Carriker, their defensive end. Their biggest UFA they need to resign is ILB London Fletcher who has been leading the Redskins in tackles for years. LaRon Landry is going to be allowed to walk because he can't stay healthy through an entire season. Their outside linebackers are Brian Orakpo and Ryan Kerrigan. I wouldn't be surprised if they Atogwe to play safety or upgraded at safety. So the defense really doesn't need much, and they can get depth with their other draft picks this year.

But first and foremost they need to fix the offense, that was their biggest problem and when you spend a draft pick that high on a QB you need to get him weapons.

I see what you are saying but I just have a different opinion with the direction they are going. yes these signings may get them a superbowl but I don't think so. Look what happend to Dallas when they tryed to buy one and I have to say this is a different tale. I just have my doughts this is going to work, but hey I have a opinion and so do you. This is what makes this time of year fun when you can debate back and fourth.

[86WARD]

Nothing like overpaying mediocrity.

Doesn't help with the Steelers signing Wallace...

[Galax Steeler]

Bucs agreed to terms with Vincent Jackson a five-year, $55 million contract, including $26 million guaranteed.

Damn what are they a thinking

[steelerdude15]

Could the Redskins have signed enough wide receivers?

[The Duke]

ProFootballTalk‏@ProFootballTalk

League source says TE Kellen Davis will visit the Cowboys, Steelers, and Bengals.

blocking specialist with Saunders' looming suspension and to compete with DJ, make it happen!

[BigNastyDefense]

I see what you are saying but I just have a different opinion with the direction they are going. yes these signings may get them a superbowl but I don't think so. Look what happend to Dallas when they tryed to buy one and I have to say this is a different tale. I just have my doughts this is going to work, but hey I have a opinion and so do you. This is what makes this time of year fun when you can debate back and fourth.

Oh I don't think Dan Snyder will ever win a Super Bowl.

I just understand why they are signing who they are signing. And with the NFL making rules that help the offense more and more, I don't blame them so much for trying to make sure that they have firepower on the offensive side of the ball, especially when their defense already is pretty good.

They had the league leader in tackles in London Fletcher with 166 total tackles, and they are expected to resign him in free agency. Their sack leader was Brian Orakpo with 9 sacks, tying for 21st in the league and will probably have more sacks this season.

In total defense they ranked 13th, 12th in pass defense, 18th in rush defense, and ranked 14th in touchdowns given up. Can they imrpove? Yes.

But they don't need to improve that side of the ball so much to have success in this era of NFL football, at least not when your offense was this bad last season:

Total offense - 16th
Passing offense - 14th
Rushing offense - 25th
Scoring offense - 26th
Touchdowns - 27th

Their two quarterbacks threw a total of 19 touchdowns passes to 24 interceptions and a completion percentage of 58.5%.

The Patriots got to the Super Bowl with one of the worst defenses in the NFL. The Giants were the 27th ranked offense going into the playoffs, and they won the Super Bowl.

The old saying of "defense wins championships" is slowly eroding away with the way the NFL keeps promoting offense and handicapping the defenses.

[polamalubeast]

Rams sign CB Cortland Finnegan

[SteelerFanInStl]

Rams sign CB Cortland Finnegan

I've been waiting on a confirmation on this. The locals have been talking about it. Finnegan's a punk but he's a good CB. It's a good signing by the Rams.

[polamalubeast]

Rams and free-agent cornerback Cortland Finnegan reached agreement on a five-year deal worth about $50 million.


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