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JJLehto

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Posted: March 13 2014 at 19:05

Yes, good bye Justin Tuck and thank you.

Gunna be missed.

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Posted: March 14 2014 at 00:56

Most definitely.

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Posted: March 14 2014 at 13:47

Steve Smith is out at Carolina. That seems a bit surprising to me honestly, given that something must have happened behind closed doors that was enough to get him really miffed. But regardless, it looks like he'll have his pick of the Pats, Broncos (haven't they already upset the balance enough with FA? lol), and Ravens. I think Baltimore is the most logical choice because they're normally perennial SB contenders and they need another WR badly. Plus they play Carolina next season, and Smith's quote here is perfect:

I want to make sure that whatever team I go to, they’re going to get the best, in-shape 35-year-old guy they can get. If that happens to run through Bank of America Stadium, put your goggles on ’cause there’s going to be blood and guts everywhere.

I would be scared if I were the Panthers after hearing that lol.

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Posted: March 14 2014 at 16:37

Looks like we picked up Dontay Moch from the Cards after they released him on waivers. Good to see that the Bungles are adding some depth to linebacker. All I remember about him is that he's fairly fast, and that we was put on IR for most of last year because of recurring migraines.

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Posted: March 14 2014 at 16:43

horsewithteeth11 wrote:

Steve Smith is out at Carolina. That seems a bit surprising to me honestly, given that something must have happened behind closed doors that was enough to get him really miffed. But regardless, it looks like he'll have his pick of the Pats, Broncos (haven't they already upset the balance enough with FA? lol), and Ravens. I think Baltimore is the most logical choice because they're normally perennial SB contenders and they need another WR badly. Plus they play Carolina next season, and Smith's quote here is perfect:

<span style="font-family: 'Harriet Text', Georgia, Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">I want to make sure that whatever team I go to, they’re going to get the best, in-shape 35-year-old guy they can get. If that happens to run through Bank of America Stadium, put your goggles on ’cause there’s going to be blood and guts everywhere.</span>

I would be scared if I were the Panthers after hearing that lol.

Yeah...Carolina seems to be doing free agency incorrectly.

And...the Ravens just signed Smith.

And guess who they play this year.

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JJLehto

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Posted: March 16 2014 at 13:02

Giants have signed Walter Thurmond from Seattle, very good CB! As well as kick returner who was supposedly one of the best last year, (we havn't had a good one in like 5 years now!).
Supposedly eyeing Dom Rodgers-Cromartie and centers from the Pats and Broncos.

I'm quite happy, overall I think the G men have made a lot of good moves, and aiming to (finally) fix their weaknesses.

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Posted: March 16 2014 at 16:36

^ Yeah, if Walter can stay off the pipe

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Posted: March 16 2014 at 20:49

JJLehto wrote:

Giants have signed Walter Thurmond from Seattle, very good CB! As well as kick returner who was supposedly one of the best last year, (we havn't had a good one in like 5 years now!). Supposedly eyeing Dom Rodgers-Cromartie and centers from the Pats and Broncos. I'm quite happy, overall I think the G men have made a lot of good moves, and aiming to (finally) fix their weaknesses.

Wow! I heard about them trying to get DRC to join, but not the Thurmond signing. I've also read about Anthony Spencer and Mario Manningham vistiting the giants in the near future.

Crazy...I can't remember the last time the giants were this active in free agency. Good to see them trying to address the needs.

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Posted: March 17 2014 at 00:14

Gmen also signed safety Quinten Demps.

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Posted: March 17 2014 at 03:49

Go Pack.

Great to see they re-signed Shields and Quarless but Peppers? Not sure about that, he's about 46.

And as for Raji, did he deserve a new contract after last season? No way. Let's hope his contract has a big "incentive" aspect to it Wink

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Posted: March 17 2014 at 19:10

Gmen signed DRC to a five year $39 mil deal! Wow, I did not expect that. They also agreed to a one year deal with Trindon Holliday.

I'm staggered that they continue to make moves. Staggered and pleased.

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Posted: March 18 2014 at 07:37

Surprising to see the Giants spend like this. I like all of the signings, but it seems unlike them.

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JJLehto

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Posted: March 18 2014 at 09:06

Equality 7-2521 wrote:

Surprising to see the Giants spend like this. I like all of the signings, but it seems unlike them.

It is very unlike them, but we all know why: Jerry Reese is on the hot seat.

Least it hasn't been on only flashy players or wasteful, some damn great signings and I'm sure he'll keep up his fairly good draft record.

Sproles to Philly though certainly didn't make me happy though.

Edit: Oh damn, I had no idea about Holliday! That is exciting, we never have a returner. Even Hixon back in 07 was just decent, I can't recall ever having an exciting return guy.

Edited by JJLehto - March 18 2014 at 09:09

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Posted: March 18 2014 at 09:27

I like the Sproles move and it came at the right price, but I'm not really buying that he's going to be some hugely significant offensive weapon for us.

Holliday has some interesting fumbling problems. He can be a double edged sword. Playing with fire with him and DRC actually. Though I think the DRC move will work out just fine.

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JJLehto

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Posted: March 18 2014 at 10:42

I can see that, but can't deny Sproles is a little beast, and just another speed demon/weapon to deal with now!

That's fair, but I like the upside of Holliday.

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Posted: March 18 2014 at 21:20

Reports are surfacing that the eagels want to trade Jackson?! I hope it happens.

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Posted: March 21 2014 at 18:39

Wow thet Jets get Michael Vick. Seems like a long time since they've had a good quarterback no ? They released Sanchez and it will be interesting to see if anyone picks him up as a backup.

Rumours are that Schaub is being traded to the Raiders, and Houton did just sign Fitzpatrick who the Titans released recently.

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Posted: March 21 2014 at 20:04

For the 6 weeks before his inevitable injury.

And yes...Schaub has been traded to the Raiders for a 6th round pick. His career really went the wrong way fast.

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Posted: March 22 2014 at 15:05

I'm really happy with the way the Ravens and Ozzie are handling things since free agency started.

Let's look at what they did with a little over 22 million under the cap:

- Restructured Terrell Suggs (OLB/DE) contract

- Resigned Dennis Pitta (TE) to a 5 year deal

- Resigned Eugene Monroe (LT) to a 5 year deal (for well under what he was expecting the market to offer,thank God we didn't put the franchise tag on him)

- Resigned Jacoby Jones (WR/PR,KR) to a 4 year deal

- Signed Steve Smith (WR) for 3 years (I think he will be a good fit here)

- Resigned Daryl Smith (LB) for 4 years (I'm REALLY happy with this one)

- Resigned Jeremy Miles and signed Darian Stewart (S),both from the Rams.Not bad but they will probably contribute more to special teams,especially Miles.We need more depth here.

Needs I think that still need to be addressed are center,another tight end and safety.I would love to see Blount here,he would add more depth to our running game.I also worry about the day Flacco gets hurt and we need to rely on our backup because Tyrod Taylor is meh.

JJLehto

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Posted: March 23 2014 at 20:21

The jets have been a mess at QB for a while now, and indeed...Vick will be OK enough until he gets hurt.

Though I don't see him doing toooo well because unlike the explosive Eagles the Jets are pathetic on offense.