Tampa Bay Buccaneers to be "more active" in free agency
by Sander on Feb 14, 2012 7:39 PM EST
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PrintTampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik spoke to the media today, and once again emphasized that the Bucs would be more active in free agency than they had been in years past. To that end they have rolled over all the salary cap space they had this year - although it should be noted that there was absolutely no reason for the Bucs (or any other NFL team) not to do so.
This is the second time the Buccaneers have emphasized that they will be active in free agency this offseason. That's an interesting change of tone from years past, when they said that they were 'building through the draft' and wouldn't do much in free agency. While the team is apparently still building through the draft, they're now more willing to add a few choice free agents. Finding new starters at cornerback and linebacker would be a good way to spend that money in free agency.
Dominik also briefly spoke on the signing of Butch Davis, noting that had he wanted to be a defensive coordinator they would have bought out his North Carolina contract. But Butch Davis merely wanted to act in an advisory capacity to his friend Greg Schiano.
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We need significant defense in free agency
We need at an absolute minimum a pair of starting corners, a starting linebacker, a starting safety to replace Sean Jones, and some talented depth at defensive tackle.
CB and LB are the primary concerns
Tanard Jackson will play better with an off season with the team. Sean Jones is a liability, however he’s palatable. The linebacking corps and cornerback, however, need serious attention. Not only do they lack quality starters, they lack depth. One starter in FA at corner and LB would be a tremendous help and a reasonable expectation. I don’t expect a safety to be brought in but certainly a DT has a shot.
Gene Deckerhoff is a saint.
I really hope your right about that
For as much hate as Talib gets, quite a few of the long touchdowns would’ve been prevented if Sean Jones was in his correct zone or could even tip a pass when beaten.
Good luck Rah. Bring us Mo Claiborne and replace Geno, Quincy, and Sean Jones!
I think Sean Jones is eminently replaceable...
and I can only hope is not be Cody Grimm. He seems to be a player people root for, but we can, and should, do much better than that.
by Cracker Ball on Feb 15, 2012 9:20 AM EST up reply actions
I suppose so...
I’d just like someone to do better. A player with no holes in his game.
by Cracker Ball on Feb 15, 2012 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
disagree with the Cody Grimm part
Sean Jones has to go, yes, but so far Grimm has had to play mainly FS because of someone else’s smoking habit, whereas his natural position really is SS (he played linebacker in college I think). I would like to see a bit more of what he can do there, with Tanard Jackson at FS, before I throw the towel. Besides, he’s quite young and there’s a good chance he hasn’t hit his ceiling yet.
He's a little too small for SS
I’d suck it up for a year with him, but he is not the long term answer there as a starter. He also needs to stay healthy.
His biggest issue
He is fragile, therefore unreliable, might as well get a starter for SS and have Grimm backup the starter.
My list is just to stand pat
Ronde is old. Talib might be in jail. Hayes, Jones, and Haynesworth won’t be re signed.
by aakks on Feb 14, 2012 9:47 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Can Ronde move to safety?
Then draft a CB and get one in FA along with a linebacker. Also pick up either Nicks or Grubbs in FA.
by Chengdu Buc on Feb 14, 2012 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
I have no idea, but his tackling has really dropped off
I’m not sure I’d want him there as anything other than a 1 year stop gap.
OG: Carl Nicks
OT: Anthony Collins
WR: Desean Jackson
DE: Calais Campbell
LB: Curtis Lofton
CB: Brandon Carr
SS: Laron Landry
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 14, 2012 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
Desean Jackson is getting the franchise tag.
They have been reporting it all week. If they don’t get a deal worked out, he’ll have the tag slapped on him.
by Bucsfan123 on Feb 15, 2012 9:04 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
agree but with one exception
Our D-line is fine, we truly do need help at 2xCB, 1xLB and 1xSS from FA alone, we need to draft depth on defensive side of ball 1x CB, 1x LB, 1x SS. We could also benefit from either FA or draft at 1x WR speedy deep threat, 1x RB speedy back, 2x OL, 1x C
As far as Johnson is concerned, Tampa needs a speed threat.
They have 4.4 receivers, but they don’t play that fast. Regardless of whether someone they bring in can run a 4.3 he needs to play like it in order to provide a reliable deep threat.
Gene Deckerhoff is a saint.
Agreed, we need a speed threat at WR and at RB.
We scare no one.
East Coast Fan
by Bucfan on Feb 14, 2012 8:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think LGB causes a few headaches for some DC's on our schedule
The problem is he’s not that tough to game plan for because he’s not tremendously versatile. As far as being scary though… just ask the Green Bay Packers how scare LGB is when he gets going.
Outside of that one spectacular run, he wasn't extraordinary.
I like blount, I love his style of running. I was referring to a speed threat that would make blounts life easier. We have NO speed!!!
East Coast Fan
by Bucfan on Feb 14, 2012 9:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
We also spent
most of the season behind by moer than 3 scores and had to abandon the run, we simply couldn’t and didn’t properly use him this year.
agreed
DC’s that face us dont have to account for the long ball or assign an LB to our RB. We simply seem to one dimensional in terms of talent, we are close to being a VERY competitive team, we just need those last few pieces to the puzzle. Which will likely take 2 years of good draft and FA activity to complete.
Thank You
We need some speed on our time….I mean 40 time insn’t everything but no one on our team is a threat to take it home everytime they touch the ball…CB’s on opposing team just sits on our routes because there is no vertical threats on our Offense,and its hard to establish a running gain when the secondary can play close to the line of scrimmage and still run stride for stride with our receivers…And LB’s from some teams can run with our WR such as the 49ers LB’s,packers LB’s to….
by DrummaBoi561 on Feb 14, 2012 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
Wonder if he could still pull that after a serious knee injury?
Maddon's Mission
Make you want to kill him, then make you want to love him. Sly.
by Jonah Keri on Jun 19, 2010 10:31 PM EDT
Ok, well just a knee injury in general.
Maddon's Mission
Make you want to kill him, then make you want to love him. Sly.
by Jonah Keri on Jun 19, 2010 10:31 PM EDT
I'd assume so
The issue for Benn this year wasn’t really te ability to go deep as the offense’s complete inability to actually use that. In part because Benn isn’t a great route runner, in part because Freeman was inaccurate, in part because Benn had real problems catching any ball that wasn’t perfect.
"They don't play that fast" could have been put on Olsen.
Hopefully Sullivan changes them into playing as fast as they can. Looking at our receivers through the lense of Olson’s play calling is a thing of the past. It is a new day and with Sullivan getting the best out of our receivers there’s room for big improvement.
by Chengdu Buc on Feb 14, 2012 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
As badly as I want to see Tampa Bay return to relevance
I don’t want us to reach for players who aren’t worth it. I know in FA everyone overpays. It’s the nature of the beast however I would rather see us get 1 or 2 quality guys rather than overreach for a player not worth the contract. (a la Derrick Ward) We rolled over our unused cap space and we’re going to be good on cap space next year as well. We need to select the guys that fit us best and go get them, not just throw a bunch of money at the best names on the market. I want us to spend in free agency but I don’t want to turn into the Redskins…
I firmly believe we have that.
I’m in the camp that our WRs weren’t used properly and suffered from abysmal play-calling. That said, I would like to bring in a vet to take some pressure of Benn, Williams and Briscoe/Parker, but I do like our corp and happy to see what they can do in a new, more explosive offense. Equally, I’m as curious to see if Freeman can fix his accuracy issues. Can’t catch a misplaced ball…
Follow me @worldwidemaldo.
What I mean is
We need a guy that the opposing defense needs to gameplan for every single week. May it be Vincent Jackson or some one in the draft. I feel like that one of our major weakness on offense. Mike Williams could be that guy but we have to wait and see.
Needs as I see it:
Offense:
- QB- veteran backup for additional guidance for Freeman, Free agency, (leftwich, McNabb?)
RB that can make people miss, to compliment Blount (rd 3,5,6 Draft OR FA)
- OL – FA Carl nicks or rd 5,6,or 7 draft)
- 2 WR- 1 with speed to keep safeties or corners from sitting on routes, need deep threat to open up Offense – FA (Desawn jackson, Colston, Reggie Wayne) and draft for depth Rd 5,6, or 7) GO BIG in FA, get superstar, this will take pressure off of Mike Williams so he can repeat or better his 2010 campaign
- TE – that can catch and block to compliment Winslow – FA or draft
DEFENSE
- 2 cornerbacks- one in draft rd 1, and a decent to great corner in FA
- 1 safety- I think tanard will be ok with full offseason and if he lays off the pipe, pick up a decent to good safety in FA
- 1-2 linebackers- I personally think a good spend in FA should be on a veteran MLB that can be the QB for our defense. I miss a guy like Derek Brooks! Move Foster over and let him learn some more from outside. I also think we should pick up another LB in Rd 2 of draft.
I actually think our DL is our strength. Resign BEnett. Maybe need a run stopper in the middle?
Guys. I think this is all doable. There is no doubt in my mind we will be better than last year (hard not to be!). We are 1-2 years from making a good run in playoffs! TBA baby!!
If we are going to spend in FA like Dom keeps saying, we can fill our holes and possibly be a playoff team this year. Anything is possible!
by gmaz1 on Feb 14, 2012 10:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Colston and Wayne aren't really deep threats their more
possession guys that played with elite quarterbacks their whole career. Much easier to make big plays when you have a quarterback that actually can hit your in stride or throw you open downfield. I do like the optimism but the only free agents Dom has ever signed have pretty much sucked. (Leftwich, Ward, Sean Jones) all three of these guys were Dom signings that were horrible.
I just don’t see elite level players coming here unless the absolute only reason their playing the game is money. Guys that care about winning championships aren’t going to come here. I hope I’m wrong but Dom has done absolutely nothing to warrant any confidence.
Good luck Rah. Bring us Mo Claiborne and replace Geno, Quincy, and Sean Jones!
True Freeman
About Colston and Wayne. But they are still play makers. Having a few playmakers and improving Freemans play will change the dynamic of this offense. Maybe we bring in a Colston or Wayne as playmaker and draft a really fast WR with mediocre skills to keep D honest. And I am willing to bet the last few years Dom was nit given a green light to spend. I really Beleive this will change this year (or at least I pray it does). Since Dom has been the chief, this is the MOST he has ever talked openly about being a player in FA. Do you think they would go against their word now and alienate their fans even more? They are investing in rebuilding. Proof will be in the pudding!
by gmaz1 on Feb 14, 2012 11:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I agree with a lot of these "needs" lists,
But I have noticed something. Not just the comments on this post but on a couple others aswell. They say something like “we should get someone like Nicks(a top tier free agent) or an offensive lineman in rounds 5 or 6.” Now in the draft nothing is certain but as you get up to the higher rounds it is less likely that you find premier talent. Of course there are sleepers and hidden gems in the late rounds but they aren’t that easy to find. It just seems like to me a lot of people think that it’s much easier than it actually is to find great players in the late rounds.
by Mattw313 on Feb 14, 2012 11:28 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Sometimes Good is good enough
I hear ya Matt. Let’s be honest, it’s difficult to have a team of all superstars. Giants won Superbowl with a not so good offensive line. I think we need a few superstar playmakers (ie Freeman (QB is critical), WR, at least one great corner, and 1-2 on defensive line) the rest of the players need to be good or good enough IMO. I know it’s difficult to find sleeper lineman in later rounds. But if we get enough depth and competition at each position, and with the right coaching, I believe it’s possible that as a unit everyone plays better. If you get a bunch of good to very good players and have them play at their highest potential (sprinkled with a few playmakers), this is a recipe for success.
by gmaz1 on Feb 14, 2012 11:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Very good point.
I just think that sometimes we as fans expect to find great players in every round and that just isn’t going to happen. But I do agree with you.
by Mattw313 on Feb 15, 2012 12:44 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
You need to prioritize in the draft
And the fact that it’s more likely to find a competent running back or offensive linemen makes it easy to say that you’d rather draft a cornerback high than a guard.
People need to understand this.
Freeman is huge for this team. Give him one or two playmakers and as long as he progresses properly, this team can be great. I think Benn, Williams and Blunt can be a three headed monster with the right role players around them. Defensively we have a good DL now all we need to do is have one really good corner and competent linebackers and this can be a playoff team.
I have a feeling everytime I hear "more active" in FA, that it's going to be a setup for disappointment
"Number one song and a Grammy, now I'm smashing
Maserati crashing, swerving through the traffic
Wrap it 'round a pole, sell a mil off the tragedy
I defy gravity "
Yes. Past dips into FA have had disappointments.
Hopefully this time will be different. Defensively we have so many needs; CB, LB and a safety. I’d like to think Nicks or Grubbs would make our O-Line tremendously better with Zuttah moving to Center. That in itself would radically change our Offense in production. Might even keep them on the field more and give our defense some rest/off the field more. Sometimes dreams come true.
The bucs have
never proclaimed they would be active in draft like Dom has recently. We filled some “needs” in FA in the past but only because we had to, the philosophy of build through the draft has clearly failed and we should se the Bucs step it up this year, its almost unavoidable at this point.
They're really building themselves up for an active free agency period
And Dominik is usually pretty careful abuot the message he publishes.
This- It's not cap I'm worried about.
It’s that we can’t convince anybody to come here.
"Number one song and a Grammy, now I'm smashing
Maserati crashing, swerving through the traffic
Wrap it 'round a pole, sell a mil off the tragedy
I defy gravity "
by 4QB on Feb 15, 2012 8:59 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Yep
All signs point to us overpaying for almost but not quite top flight free agents. If that’s what we have to do, then let’s do it. I just think we need to recognize that we are very unlikely to get people like V Jackson, Nicks, and Finnegan. We certainly won’t get lots of people on that tier.
There is such a thing as too active.
I honestly think we need to focus on role players in free agency and not necessarily superstars
My Free Agent Wish List...
Offseason Needs:
1. Cornerback – Solution: Sign Brandon Carr via Free Agency; Draft CB- Morris Claiborne
2. Linebacker – Solution: Sign MLB- Dan Conner via Free Agency; Draft WLB-Lavonte David. Move Mason Foster to SLB.
Offensive Line – Solution: Re-sign Jeremy Zuttah and move him to Center; cut Faine. Sign Ben Grubbs via Free Agency. Draft an Offensive Tackle like Art Forst out of Rutgers in Later rounds.
Wide Receiver – The Buccaneers Lack a Deep Threat. IMO drafting a WR to go with a group of WR’s that are all young dosent make sense; I think we should add a Vet WR. Solution: Sign one of the Jacksons; preferably Vincent Jackson but I wouldn’t mind DeSean.
Running Back – LeGarrette Blount still hasn’t had a training camp as a Buc. IMO he is a competent starter however a versatile back-up is needed. Solution: Draft HB-LaMicheal James or Lamar Miller if he falls to us in the 2nd rd.
My Mock
RD 1. (CB) Morris Claiborne
RD 2. (LB) LaVonte David
RD 3. (HB) LaMicheal James
RD 5. (FS) Aaron Henry
RD 6. (OL) Art Forst
RD 7. (WR) Danny Coale
by ctd1977 on Feb 15, 2012 5:38 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I like the mock
But Desean Jackson will be Franchised. Otherwise this would be a great offseason for Tampa.
by Bucsfan123 on Feb 15, 2012 9:09 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
This feel like the perfect offseason
I’m not fully against them a vet without speed and getting a speed guy in the draft. But if I had my pick this would be the perfect offseason. As long as they dont end up spending too much for the free agency they are trying to acquire.
I'd be happy if we managed to get Carr
Even if we whiffed on the other two. In fact, I might be more sad if we DIDN’T whiff on the other two. Grimes apparently shows a lot of signs of being someone who will quit playing hard after getting a big contract, and Finnegan….well, I don’t much like the idea of bringing openly dirty players to an organization trying to mold itself into the TBA philosophy.
Carr on the other hand is a solid CB who has the potential to become a very good CB. If we could get him, Claiborne and maybe a 3rd-tier FA CB for some injury depth I would be a very happy person.
Over excited
I dont see the bucs spending a ton in free agency I see maybe 3 pick ups in free agency. I can see them going for a corner, linebacker and depending on what recievers are available they may make a run at a few. They dont want to get to much money tied up to keep from paying the players they drafted. I also keep hearing people saying that the bucs building through the draft hasnt worked. I think they have only been building 2 or 3 years. They had to clean house of Grudens players. He set the bucs back about 5 years. All the players are still young and with the lack of a training camp last year that hampered the growth of the second year players and you basically just throw the rookies out there. If we get a good draft this year I can see it all come together in a few years.
The rookie salary scale all but eliminates worrying about paying for your rookies...
we have plenty to spend on F/As, and I hope we can come away with at least 2 solid starters on each side of the ball – maybe 3 on DEF.
DEF:
MLB – Stephen Tulloch
CB – Brandon Carr
SS – Dashon Goldson
OFF:
WR – Vincent Jackson
OT – Demetrius Bell
by Cracker Ball on Feb 15, 2012 10:05 AM EST up reply actions
You're still short a Will and a second CB
You going to the draft for both? Resigning Hayes? Counting on Talib or Ronde or Biggers? Sucking it up with Watson for a year? Honestly, I would love it if we got nobody on offense in FA and went all out to fix this defense. That is at least 4 players, maybe 5 if you want a vet MLB too (which I do).
When I say 'nobody' I mean no starters
Obviously we need to add second tier competition at nearly every position.
I would add to his list another CB in Grimes or Finnergan
We still have Black and Watson and i wouldnt mind drafting a OLB in the second with Brown or David. I would love to get Dashon Goldson but i doubt they let him walk. Also i keep forgetting about Carlos Rogers another possible guy at CB as well.
ALL ABOARD THE TRENT RICHARDSON TRAIN!!!
I don't like Lavonte David in the second, seems too early
I’d rather get a slipping first rounder there. You know there will be one. I like Zach Brown a lot there, but I think he’ll be gone. We could suck it up with Watson for a year if he is. Realistically we’re still going to have holes even if we go all out. I agree with you on Goldson not being available. I also think Landry stays in DC. Not many SS options.
Let me take a stab at this, keeping in mind this will leave a couple holes on defense. We’ll need some scrubs this year and real replacements to be filled next offseason. I’ll even do a Richardson edition just for you (still prefer Claiborne in general)! Priority here is getting a serviceable defense and a stellar running game.
Free agency: Finnegan, Grimes, Tulloch
Draft: Richardson/Zach Brown or Mark Barron/Silatolu/No 4th/Jarius Wright/BPA/BPA
Also sign Ronde for another year.
On offense this gives us Richarson, a big new guard, Faine gone with Zuttah at center, and a speedy rookie receiver. We’ll have to deal with Trueblood next offseason.
On defense we’re sucking it up at either SS or WLB. Can’t do it all.
Corners: Finnegan, Grimes, Barber, Biggers, and the rest (Mack walks)
Safeties: Tanard (hopefully makes a come back) and either Barron or Grimm
Linebackers: Either Brown or Watson at will, tuloch, and Foster or Black at sam (let them battle it out).
DL: Set except we need some second tier FA depth at tackle
Next year’s priorities: Either SS or WLB, another corner, RT, maybe SLB, maybe FS, maybe C.
I can see it, especially since there are so many corner options in FA this year.
Ive seen David projected to us in the second alot. He seems ok to me not alot to say yes or no for sure on him.
I also see Brown going in the the first pick in the second round. He could fall to us who knows? But the scenario you threw out for FA and draft i would love and thats the mind set that i thought about before deciding the Bucs should get Richardson.
And if we only land one FA CB i would say get Dennard or Gilmore in the 2nd.
ALL ABOARD THE TRENT RICHARDSON TRAIN!!!
I don't like Dennard or Gilmore to be honest
I think Dennard is going to be a bust (look at what Jeffrey did to him), and Gilmore is a project. I might take Minnifield if he falls, but he has some injury questions. I’d take Jenkins if he falls for sure though.
As far as Lavonte David, yes he is the “in” pick for us in the second round but I just don’t see it. Way too early for him imo. He’s a late second rounder in my eyes. If he’s there in the third (and we didn’t get lucky with Brown) I’d grab him in a heart beat. I just think that second rounder is in a really sweet spot, and somebody good is going to drop.
I like Minnfield too.
Jenkins could fall too but maybe. Dennard overall to me looks ok at least for the 2nd. Gilmore too. Gilmore looks better than Dennard IMO.
ALL ABOARD THE TRENT RICHARDSON TRAIN!!!
I don't know why but my gut feeling says a corner or safety will drop and we double dip in the secondary.
Could be Jenkins, Dennard, or Barron. I don’t think the intention of the previous two drafts was to double dip, but when Price and Bowers fell, we had no choice but to pounce.
by flash_kiley on Feb 15, 2012 11:55 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
I agree and i have the same feeling
but once again it depends on what we do in Free agency
ALL ABOARD THE TRENT RICHARDSON TRAIN!!!
I think MIN and IND will both go corner early 2nd
I agree Gilmore is a better prospect than Dennard, but he’s a big project.
Definitely agree that free agency has a lot of influence on the draft.
Hopefully we can fill some holes in free agency, and go more for BPA more in the draft.
by flash_kiley on Feb 15, 2012 12:12 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
They may even try to get Claiborne in the first.
You never know.
ALL ABOARD THE TRENT RICHARDSON TRAIN!!!
Double dipping on the secondary makes sense with this draft
by Carlitin1988 on Feb 15, 2012 1:48 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I dont think so.
I would like to see them get a cb and linebacker. Even though its a deep corner secondary class I think we have other needs and we are trying to fill as many holes as possible.
We can talk all day about.
what lists we want or what we need. At the end of the day the biggest question we have is, Who wants to come here???
FA’s from what I can believe would want to go to a team with great coaching or a chance to make the playoffs. We have a lot of unknowns right now. Yeah the tampa area is great, and florida has no state tax, blah, weather, blah.
Just trying to temper my hopes and little bit and ask myself these tough questions.
Youre right
I think a few younger players would like to come to Tampa based on how young the team is. It gives the core time to grow and gel. Some of these older players may not want to come in and play especially if they dont see an opprotunity for a superbowl in the next couple of years.
Stevie Johnson, Finnergan and a young linebacker would be ideal. 3 fa targets I dont see the bucs going for more than 4. Morris Claiborne with the 1st pick would be great. Especially if we can get another corner in fa to to go along with talib if he beats his case and Ronde if he stays another year. That would give us 3 good physical corners if everthing works out. Take the best LB or Safety in the second round and then go after a change of pace running back in the 3rd. Im not a fan of taking running backs early Majority of the better backs in the league right now where not selected early. In order to get this ship turned around we have to make sure our D-fense is solid. I think the only thing we are lacking on offense is another lineman change of pace back and a #1 WR. Which a lineman can be had later in the draft, get a number 1 WR in FA then they will just lack a change of pace back. The offense can survive with that. A defense cant survive with as many holes as we have right now.
by hollywood903 on Feb 15, 2012 11:26 AM EST up reply actions
Good point.
I think Grimes would end up here to stick it to ATL. And he could get good money here. Finnergan too. Brandon Carr is more of a toss up.
ALL ABOARD THE TRENT RICHARDSON TRAIN!!!
Good Point
I think Grimes would end up here to stick it to ATL. And he could get good money here. Finnergan too. Brandon Carr is more of a toss up.
ALL ABOARD THE TRENT RICHARDSON TRAIN!!!
With the Chiefs having tons of cap room,
Carr may stay. Hopefully he sneaks out. I’m betting on Tracy Porter getting out of the Saints crowded secondary to find a chance at a starting role. And Grimes could be had for the highest bidder. Finnegan is from Florida (we went to the same high school haha), may want to move closer to home.
by flash_kiley on Feb 15, 2012 12:08 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Was he awesome back then?
by Carlitin1988 on Feb 15, 2012 1:50 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
He wasn't a superstar.
He didn’t go to a big college. He is a big underdog story.
by flash_kiley on Feb 16, 2012 12:34 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
My List
In FA
CB- Brandon Carr
S- Laron Landry
LB- Lofton, Tulloch or Jackson
WR- Vincent Jackson
G-Nicks
Draft
1. Morris Claiborne
2. LB or RB (Z. Brown,L. David)(L.Miller,D.Wilson)
3. LMJ if not selected in 2nd
by TerenceJ11 on Feb 15, 2012 12:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
For A Team With
Potentially 63.2 Million dollars to spend on FA’s I at least want to see a good 40 Million spent on FA’s. All this Claiborne talk kills me I rather sign 2 proven DB’s and worry about the draft later because who says he’s going to be there at 5 for us to take. Minnesota needs a DB badly, so they could go after him and sign just 1 DB. I said it many a times, Finnegan and Grimes, we need to work to get them here and worry about the draft later
I Maybe Wrong But I Doubt It
OH my God...
This irritation pop up across the top stating “SB Nation newsletters” will not go away! Hate this new corporatey blog sometimes. It gives me 2 options – sign up or show more info. Ugh.
It should have a little X in the corner to close it
That’s what I do, except it really sucks if you look at it from a phone (the non mobile/app site from a phone). The X gets cut off sometimes.
Yeah... sadly, no "X" to close it
and it’s taking up 1/6th of my browser window. This pop-up bar can suck it…
by Cracker Ball on Feb 16, 2012 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed. Pop-up is lame.
Smoke 'em Blount!
by chuckyforpres on Feb 16, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
That's interesting news about Butch Davis.
I heard a number of people refer to his buyout as the reason he wasn’t DC. I guess he just wants a more part-time schedule and maybe less responsibility.
Smoke 'em Blount!
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