Author Topic: NFL FREE AGENCY 2013 (Read 8254 times)

NCRaider · « **Reply #52 on:** March 20, 2012, 04:32:55 PM »

Quote from: Randy on March 20, 2012, 04:28:02 PM

Quote from: Matty Raider on March 20, 2012, 03:17:47 PM
Quote from: Randy on March 20, 2012, 12:25:29 PM
Quote from: NCRaider on March 20, 2012, 12:05:50 PM
Anyone know if Porter has come to town for a visit? With the the additions we've made so far at CB and if we land Porter I think we have a serviceable CB core. I read last night that Yermiah Bell was released from the Phins. He's a beast against the run and has suspect coverage skills but would love to see us entertain bringing him in for a visit.

The article on Sunday said the Raiders were bringing him in, "within the next couple of days." So maybe today? tomorrow at the latest I would think.

I thought he was actually in Oakland yesterday???
This article says he's visiting Denver tomorrow. The only thing it says about the Raiders is that they showed interest.
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/32610/tracy-porter-to-visit-broncos

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Looks like he's now visiting Denver. His visit has been postponed after the the spencer signing....ARRGGHHH

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/20/broncos-next-on-tracy-porters-free-agent-tour/

Randy · « **Reply #51 on:** March 20, 2012, 04:28:02 PM »

Quote from: Matty Raider on March 20, 2012, 03:17:47 PM

Quote from: Randy on March 20, 2012, 12:25:29 PM
Quote from: NCRaider on March 20, 2012, 12:05:50 PM
Anyone know if Porter has come to town for a visit? With the the additions we've made so far at CB and if we land Porter I think we have a serviceable CB core. I read last night that Yermiah Bell was released from the Phins. He's a beast against the run and has suspect coverage skills but would love to see us entertain bringing him in for a visit.

The article on Sunday said the Raiders were bringing him in, "within the next couple of days." So maybe today? tomorrow at the latest I would think.

I thought he was actually in Oakland yesterday???

This article says he's visiting Denver tomorrow. The only thing it says about the Raiders is that they showed interest.
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/32610/tracy-porter-to-visit-broncos

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NaganDaRaider · « **Reply #50 on:** March 20, 2012, 03:48:16 PM »

Just read that with the signing of Spencer the visit for Porter was postphoned. Now dude is visiting with the Donks.....go figure. I am pleased with our CB signings, but was hoping we would have also landed Porter as well. The only thing we would need to draft is a TE, another CB, S, and LB's. I'm hoping we land a half decent LB seeing that we are toying with going to 3-4....we need them. We lost Trevor Scott to the Pats....and Gallery signed with the Pats too. Finally Wimbley signed a 35 million 5 year gig with the Titans. No news on Bush....hoping that we can re-sign him. I wouldn't mind us taking a look at Yeremiah Bell for a backup Safety spot.

Matty Raider · « **Reply #49 on:** March 20, 2012, 03:17:47 PM »

Quote from: Randy on March 20, 2012, 12:25:29 PM

Quote from: NCRaider on March 20, 2012, 12:05:50 PM
Anyone know if Porter has come to town for a visit? With the the additions we've made so far at CB and if we land Porter I think we have a serviceable CB core. I read last night that Yermiah Bell was released from the Phins. He's a beast against the run and has suspect coverage skills but would love to see us entertain bringing him in for a visit.

The article on Sunday said the Raiders were bringing him in, "within the next couple of days." So maybe today? tomorrow at the latest I would think.

I thought he was actually in Oakland yesterday???

Randy · « **Reply #48 on:** March 20, 2012, 12:25:29 PM »

Quote from: NCRaider on March 20, 2012, 12:05:50 PM

Anyone know if Porter has come to town for a visit? With the the additions we've made so far at CB and if we land Porter I think we have a serviceable CB core. I read last night that Yermiah Bell was released from the Phins. He's a beast against the run and has suspect coverage skills but would love to see us entertain bringing him in for a visit.

The article on Sunday said the Raiders were bringing him in, "within the next couple of days." So maybe today? tomorrow at the latest I would think.

NCRaider · « **Reply #47 on:** March 20, 2012, 12:05:50 PM »

Anyone know if Porter has come to town for a visit? With the the additions we've made so far at CB and if we land Porter I think we have a serviceable CB core. I read last night that Yermiah Bell was released from the Phins. He's a beast against the run and has suspect coverage skills but would love to see us entertain bringing him in for a visit.

NCRaider · « **Reply #46 on:** March 20, 2012, 12:01:51 PM »

M. Bush has visited with the Seaducks and Bears. Does he really think he'll get more playing time behind M. Lynch and M. Forte? Based on RUN DMC's injury past he's surely to get more playing time with us. I hope his agent gives us an option to match an other he receives. The longer he stays on the market it could increase our chances in resigning him. Considering he's still on the market he obviously hasn't received a blockbuster $ contract.

NCRaider · « **Reply #45 on:** March 20, 2012, 11:58:18 AM »

As details emerge of Wimbley's deal (5yr 35 mill) with the titans it looks like he's getting a larger paycut than what has been reported the Raiders were asking in restructure. Surely if he wanted to be a Raider he would have for that amount of $$. Oh well.....

Randy · « **Reply #44 on:** March 19, 2012, 09:35:03 PM »

Raiders Bring Back Cooper Carlisle and Add Shawntae Spencer
http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Bring-Back-Carlisle-and-Add-Spencer/29586730-5de3-4184-88e0-e983268d58b5

Raider_D · « **Reply #43 on:** March 19, 2012, 08:25:32 PM »

Quote from: Randy on March 19, 2012, 03:10:08 PM

Which free agent will Raiders replace Wimbley with?
SF Chronicle

http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2012/03/19/do-raiders-replace-wimbley-in-free-agency/?gta=commentlistpos#commentlistpos

Dont forget that we will have Matt Shaughnessy back who in my mind always played like a beast when he was on the field and was going to be a starter and was just lost due to a major injury. Wimbley was good and was listed as a OLB but did most of his work as a DE on the line. Once we get Matt back that will take care of that issue and we will just need to find us a descent OLB in FA for the other side of McClain and Curry

Raider_D · « **Reply #42 on:** March 19, 2012, 08:19:22 PM »

Quote from: Randy on March 19, 2012, 07:03:28 PM

Multiple media outlets are reporting the signing of CB Shawntae Spencer

http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20208643/raiders-sign-cb-shawntae-spencer

http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/03/19/spencer-reportedly-added-to-roster/

http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Report-Raiders-agree-with-Shawntae-Spenc?blockID=672954&feedID=2801

http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2012/03/19/raiders-add-former-49ers-cornerback-spencer/

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/19/shawntae-spencer-stays-in-the-bay-area/

https://twitter.com/#!/adamschefter

Im liking these pick-ups, good natural cover corners that are big and can size up to most WRs. I dont understand why these articles tho say were done. I feel we should still sign Tracy Porter. Would give us three vets and two 2nd years corners then add Huff, Mitchell, and Branch then i would say that our secondary is set and we can move on too a OLB and resigning BUSH!!!!!!!!!!!

Randy · « **Reply #41 on:** March 19, 2012, 07:03:28 PM »

Multiple media outlets are reporting the signing of CB Shawntae Spencer

http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20208643/raiders-sign-cb-shawntae-spencer

http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/03/19/spencer-reportedly-added-to-roster/

http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-oakland-raiders/raiders-talk/Report-Raiders-agree-with-Shawntae-Spenc?blockID=672954&feedID=2801

http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2012/03/19/raiders-add-former-49ers-cornerback-spencer/

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/19/shawntae-spencer-stays-in-the-bay-area/

https://twitter.com/#!/adamschefter

RaiderNik · « **Reply #40 on:** March 19, 2012, 05:08:39 PM »

Quote from: Matty Raider on March 18, 2012, 11:44:36 AM

Quote from: Randy on March 17, 2012, 04:54:32 PM
Raiders meet with former 49ers CB Shawntae Spencer

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/raiders-talk/post/Released-49er-Spencer-visits-Raiders?blockID=671744&feedID=2801

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/41502/raiders-look-at-another-cornerback

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_20197384/raiders-meet-former-49ers-cornerback-shawntae-spencer

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/17/raiders-hosted-free-agent-cornerback-shawntae-spencer/

Another solid player with a nice upside if we can get him reasonably priced.

Schefter reporting on Twitter that we've signed him.

Randy · « **Reply #39 on:** March 19, 2012, 04:50:52 PM »

Raiders work out RB James Davis
http://bayarea.sbnation.com/san-francisco-49ers/2012/3/19/2884340/2012-nfl-free-agents-james-davis-oakland-raiders-49ers-workout

Randy · « **Reply #38 on:** March 19, 2012, 03:10:08 PM »

Which free agent will Raiders replace Wimbley with?
SF Chronicle

http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2012/03/19/do-raiders-replace-wimbley-in-free-agency/?gta=commentlistpos#commentlistpos

Randy · « **Reply #37 on:** March 19, 2012, 03:09:03 PM »

Raiders Diving into the Bargain Bin
NBC Bay Area

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/Raiders-Diving-into-the-Bargain-Bin-143333606.html

Matty Raider · « **Reply #36 on:** March 19, 2012, 09:08:19 AM »

Quote from: Randy on March 19, 2012, 12:34:33 AM

Raiders bringing in free agent corner Tracy Porter for a visit

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/18/raiders-bringing-in-free-agent-corner-tracy-porter-for-a-visit/

http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2012/03/new_orleans_saints_free_agent_10.html

Cannot let this guy leave without a contract!

Randy · « **Reply #35 on:** March 19, 2012, 12:34:33 AM »

Raiders bringing in free agent corner Tracy Porter for a visit

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/18/raiders-bringing-in-free-agent-corner-tracy-porter-for-a-visit/

http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2012/03/new_orleans_saints_free_agent_10.html

Matty Raider · « **Reply #34 on:** March 18, 2012, 11:47:53 AM »

Quote from: Randy on March 17, 2012, 07:56:05 PM

Alex Smith may be looking for a new agent
The same agency represents Peyton Manning

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/17/report-alex-smith-may-part-ways-with-caa/

http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2012/03/17/source-alex-smith-considering-changing-agents/

C'mon man...Peyton Manning is going with SF. Now thay have Manningham, Randy Moss and that lights out D? Forget about it. The season opener this year is the two Mannings battling it out in a rematch of the NFC Championship game....

Matty Raider · « **Reply #33 on:** March 18, 2012, 11:44:36 AM »

Quote from: Randy on March 17, 2012, 04:54:32 PM

Raiders meet with former 49ers CB Shawntae Spencer

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/raiders-talk/post/Released-49er-Spencer-visits-Raiders?blockID=671744&feedID=2801

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/41502/raiders-look-at-another-cornerback

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_20197384/raiders-meet-former-49ers-cornerback-shawntae-spencer

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/17/raiders-hosted-free-agent-cornerback-shawntae-spencer/

Another solid player with a nice upside if we can get him reasonably priced.

Randy · « **Reply #32 on:** March 17, 2012, 08:01:37 PM »

NFL Cap Space as of March 15th
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/16/cap-space-as-of-march-15/

Randy · « **Reply #31 on:** March 17, 2012, 07:56:05 PM »

Alex Smith may be looking for a new agent
The same agency represents Peyton Manning

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/17/report-alex-smith-may-part-ways-with-caa/

http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2012/03/17/source-alex-smith-considering-changing-agents/

Randy · « **Reply #30 on:** March 17, 2012, 07:49:57 PM »

Trevor Scott signs with Patriots

http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/03/17/former-raider-signs-with-patriots/

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/17/pats-take-flier-on-once-promising-pass-rusher-trevor-scott/

Randy · « **Reply #29 on:** March 17, 2012, 04:54:32 PM »

Raiders meet with former 49ers CB Shawntae Spencer

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/raiders-talk/post/Released-49er-Spencer-visits-Raiders?blockID=671744&feedID=2801

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/41502/raiders-look-at-another-cornerback

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_20197384/raiders-meet-former-49ers-cornerback-shawntae-spencer

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/17/raiders-hosted-free-agent-cornerback-shawntae-spencer/

Randy · « **Reply #28 on:** March 17, 2012, 03:15:16 AM »

I was reading Bartell's wiki and it says he broke his neck in the opening game last year and missed the whole 2011 season. That's kind of concerning. Hope his neck is fine and he's ready to go.

Raider Greg · « **Reply #27 on:** March 16, 2012, 11:04:28 PM »

Quote from: Randy on March 16, 2012, 06:11:13 PM

Quote from: RaiderWildeStyle on March 16, 2012, 05:03:54 PM
In the NBA with the trade dealine just passed I've seen a few draft picks get exchanged for cash considerations...

Hmm... I wonder if we can buy our way into the NFL Draft??? Don't think I've ever seen a NFL trade where Cash considerations was mentioned as one of the bargaining chips.

I think the Raiders got three 1st round picks PLUS $6 Million for Jon Gruden if I recall right.

Update: Just looked it up. It was two 1sts and two 2nds, plus $8 Million.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/inside_game/peter_king/news/2003/01/21/superbowl_tues/

THAT IS TRUE BUT!!!!! THE LEAGUE MADE A RULE THAT PROHIBITS CASH FROM CHANGING HANDS FOR COAHES AND PICKS........YES RANDY.........IM SURE

Matty Raider · « **Reply #26 on:** March 16, 2012, 08:47:19 PM »

Quote from: Raider Greg on March 16, 2012, 08:44:14 PM

Quote from: RaiderNik on March 16, 2012, 06:55:17 PM
Looks like we've signed Brisiel and Bartell
FREEKING GREAT SIGNINGS!!!!!!!!!! GOOD BARGANS WITH GREAT UPSIDES.... BARTELL IS A BEAST!! BIG...FAST AND ONLY 30..... THERE IS THE VET FOR THE SECONDARY THAT COACH ALLEN COACHED BEFORE.... GOOD MOVE RAIDERS

I agree. Larry Fitzgerald is quoted as saying that Bartell is the best corner he has played against. Brieisel is big strong kid already used to ZBS. I like the moves, keep 'em coming!

Raider Greg · « **Reply #25 on:** March 16, 2012, 08:44:14 PM »

Quote from: RaiderNik on March 16, 2012, 06:55:17 PM

Looks like we've signed Brisiel and Bartell

FREEKING GREAT SIGNINGS!!!!!!!!!! GOOD BARGANS WITH GREAT UPSIDES.... BARTELL IS A BEAST!! BIG...FAST AND ONLY 30..... THERE IS THE VET FOR THE SECONDARY THAT COACH ALLEN COACHED BEFORE.... GOOD MOVE RAIDERS

RaiderNik · « **Reply #24 on:** March 16, 2012, 06:55:17 PM »

Looks like we've signed Brisiel and Bartell

Randy · « **Reply #23 on:** March 16, 2012, 06:11:13 PM »

Quote from: RaiderWildeStyle on March 16, 2012, 05:03:54 PM

In the NBA with the trade dealine just passed I've seen a few draft picks get exchanged for cash considerations...

Hmm... I wonder if we can buy our way into the NFL Draft??? Don't think I've ever seen a NFL trade where Cash considerations was mentioned as one of the bargaining chips.

I think the Raiders got three 1st round picks PLUS $6 Million for Jon Gruden if I recall right.

Update: Just looked it up. It was two 1sts and two 2nds, plus $8 Million.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/inside_game/peter_king/news/2003/01/21/superbowl_tues/

Raider Greg · « **Reply #22 on:** March 16, 2012, 05:14:19 PM »

Quote from: RaiderWildeStyle on March 16, 2012, 05:03:54 PM

In the NBA with the trade dealine just passed I've seen a few draft picks get exchanged for cash considerations...

Hmm... I wonder if we can buy out way into the NFL Draft??? Don't think I've ever seen a NFL trade where Cash considerations was mentioned as one of the bargaining chips.

Its against league rules.....NO cash for players......OR coaches....

RaiderWildeStyle · « **Reply #21 on:** March 16, 2012, 05:03:54 PM »

In the NBA with the trade dealine just passed I've seen a few draft picks get exchanged for cash considerations...

Hmm... I wonder if we can buy our way into the NFL Draft??? Don't think I've ever seen a NFL trade where Cash considerations was mentioned as one of the bargaining chips.

SROTBFM · « **Reply #20 on:** March 16, 2012, 02:25:22 PM »

Quote from: Raidersully on February 10, 2012, 09:58:26 PM

Quote from: Randy on January 23, 2012, 07:22:11 PM
2012 NFL Free Agency Rumors – Peyton Hillis to Oakland Raiders?

http://sports.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981053076

This guy seems like pre madonna

Guess that makes him Olivia Newton John or Debbie Harry then?

SROTBFM · « **Reply #19 on:** March 16, 2012, 02:16:03 PM »

Man, I've been away for 10 days, catching up and all I see is "former Raider......signs with......."

I'm all for clearing out guys you don't want, or can't afford, but have we signed anyone? ANYONE?

Clearly a huge change in approach going on here but we better be prepared - could be horrible next year.

Raider Greg · « **Reply #18 on:** March 16, 2012, 11:12:24 AM »

Quote from: Matty Raider on March 16, 2012, 07:15:52 AM

Quote from: Randy on March 15, 2012, 08:40:37 PM
Raiders relatively quiet; Reggie McKenzie have something big planned?
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/raiders_relatively_quiet_reggie_mckenzie_have_something_big_planned/10322929

We better hope so.

KC has made some nice moves with Hillis & Boss. SD just picked up Eddie Royal and added Meachem. Denver is quiet but I am just waiting for the punch in the mouth signing of Peyton Manning

I realize we don't have the dough to sign the big names but let's hope that Reggie fills the gaps with solid players. We need a LB like a mofo and the secondary is GAPING at this point.....

Nothing new in Raider land folks....... No money = No action and this is yet another season we see the Raiders waiting on the sideline watching all the talent fade to Black..... Yes every other team in the AFC West has improved their roster....Yes we dumped a ton of talent on the market.....Now....We wait for some hope... a sliver of a chance to get "one" good player for this team..... Next season is going to be one of our worst in the division......Can't see it any other way after the moves made by the rest of the division..... If Peyton Manning goes to Denver we are totally SCREWED!

Matty Raider · « **Reply #17 on:** March 16, 2012, 07:15:52 AM »

Quote from: Randy on March 15, 2012, 08:40:37 PM

Raiders relatively quiet; Reggie McKenzie have something big planned?
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/raiders_relatively_quiet_reggie_mckenzie_have_something_big_planned/10322929

We better hope so.

KC has made some nice moves with Hillis & Boss. SD just picked up Eddie Royal and added Meachem. Denver is quiet but I am just waiting for the punch in the mouth signing of Peyton Manning

I realize we don't have the dough to sign the big names but let's hope that Reggie fills the gaps with solid players. We need a LB like a mofo and the secondary is GAPING at this point.....

Randy · « **Reply #16 on:** March 16, 2012, 01:29:44 AM »

Kevin Boss joining the Chiefs
Raiders will pay him $2 Million in guaranteed money for 2012

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/chiefs/story/2012-03-15/kevin-boss-signed/53555370/1

Randy · « **Reply #15 on:** March 15, 2012, 08:40:37 PM »

Raiders relatively quiet; Reggie McKenzie have something big planned?
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/raiders_relatively_quiet_reggie_mckenzie_have_something_big_planned/10322929

oklandraida84 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 15, 2012, 04:41:12 PM »

The Raiders are talking to CB Ron Bartell formerly from the Rams, and CB Tracy Porter formerly from the Saints.

Randy · « **Reply #13 on:** March 15, 2012, 01:34:37 AM »

We have our first reported visit by the Oakland Raiders as they clear cap room to pursue free agents.

The Houston Chronicle reports Texans’ guard Mike Brisiel is visiting Oakland. It makes total sense. Former Houston offensive line coach Frank Pollack has taken over as the Raiders’ offensive line coach and former Houston quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp is Oakland’s offensive coordinator.

The Raiders will move back to a zone-blocking scheme, and Brisiel is skilled in that area. Brisiel has started 47 games in six NFL seasons. He’s been a part-time starter the past three seasons after starting all 16 games in 2008.

He would be a candidate to start in Oakland. The Raiders cut Cooper Carlisle in a salary-cap move Wednesday. He could potentially come back at a lesser price, but he will look at other options.

Another name to keep on eye an in Oakland is St. Louis cornerback Ronald Bartell. The Raiders badly need cornerbacks and he is on the team’s list.

Sources:
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/55303/report-raiders-hosting-texans-o-lineman

http://www.footballnewsnow.com/2012/oakland-raiders-eye-mike-brisiel-to-replace-cooper-carlisle/

Randy · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2012, 06:11:41 PM »

For now, Raiders unlikely to be big players in free-agent market
http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/raiders-talk/post/For-now-Raiders-unlikely-to-be-big-playe?blockID=668924&feedID=2801

Randy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:50:20 AM »

With financial house in order, Raiders set to kick off free agency
http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_20159076/financial-house-order-raiders-set-kick-off-free

Randy · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2012, 09:08:49 PM »

Tim Tebow Heading to the Oakland Raiders?
http://www.scoopsandiego.com/mission_valley_news/san_diego_lore/tim-tebow-heading-to-the-oakland-raiders/article_1f645024-6b00-11e1-9bcf-0019bb30f31a.html

Randy · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2012, 09:06:37 PM »

Position-by-position look at NFL's top free agents in 2012
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82776cb3/article/positionbyposition-look-at-nfls-top-free-agents-in-2012

Randy · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2012, 12:48:54 PM »

http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/free_agency_strategy_play_moneyball/10142662

Randy · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2012, 07:01:16 PM »

Raiders free agents quandary
by Steve Corkran, InsideBayArea.com

http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2012/02/16/raiders-free-agents-quandary/

Raidersully · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2012, 09:58:26 PM »

Quote from: Randy on January 23, 2012, 07:22:11 PM

2012 NFL Free Agency Rumors – Peyton Hillis to Oakland Raiders?

http://sports.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981053076

No thanks. This guy seems like pre madonna. Had one good season.

Randy · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2012, 09:55:59 PM »

• The contracts of more than 600 players are set to expire before free agency starts March 13, with most of them being unrestricted free agents...

• the uncertainty of an uncapped 2010, created many short-term or back-loaded contracts...

• "This is unprecedented in the NFL," Casserly says. "You've got more free agents than ever in the history of the NFL and a cap that is projected to be the same. So you have less money per free agent than ever before."

Here is a partial list of prominent potential free agents by position:

QB -- Drew Brees, Jason Campbell, Matt Flynn, Rex Grossman, Chad Henne, Brian Hoyer (RFA), Josh Johnson, Kyle Orton, Brady Quinn, Alex Smith,Vince Young
RB -- Cedric Benson, LeGarrette Blount (RFA), Ronnie Brown, Michael Bush, Matt Forte, Arian Foster (RFA), Ryan Grant, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Tim Hightower, Peyton Hillis, Steven Jackson (has voidable deal), Marshawn Lynch, FB Le'Ron McClain, Ray Rice, FB Michael Robinson, LaDainian Tomlinson, Cadillac Williams
WR -- Dwayne Bowe, Deion Branch, Plaxico Burress, Marques Colston, Pierre Garcon, Ted Ginn, DeSean Jackson, Vincent Jackson, Stevie Johnson, Brandon Lloyd, Mario Manningham, Robert Meachem, Laurent Robinson, Eddie Royal, Jerome Simpson, Steve Smith (Eagles), Mike Wallace (RFA), Reggie Wayne, Wes Welker, Roy Williams
TE -- Jake Ballard (RFA), Martellus Bennett, John Carlson, Fred Davis, Jermichael Finley, Bo Scaife, Jeremy Shockey, Jacob Tamme
OL -- Jeff Backus, Demetrius Bell, Jacob Bell, Matt Birk, Mike Brisiel, Vernon Carey, Dan Connolly, Brian De La Puente (RFA), Jared Gaither, Ben Grubbs, Andre Gurode, Nick Hardwick, Dan Koppen, Doug Legursky, Deuce Lutui, Todd McClure, Kareem McKenzie, Chris Myers, Carl Nicks, Samson Satele, Jeff Saturday, Jake Scott, Max Starks, Scott Wells, Jeremy Zuttah
DE -- John Abraham, Cliff Avril, Dave Ball, Raheem Brock, Red Bryant, Calais Campbell, Adam Carriker, Andre Carter, Jonathan Fanene, Israel Idonije, Jason Jones, Robert Mathis, Jeremy Mincey, Cory Redding, Dave Tollefson
DT -- Brodrick Bunkley, Antonio Dixon (RFA), Aubrayo Franklin, Antonio Garay, Sione Pouha, Shaun Rogers, Paul Soliai
LB -- Marcus Benard (RFA), Chase Blackburn, Ahmad Brooks, London Fletcher, David Hawthorne, Geno Hayes, E.J. Henderson, LeRoy Hill, D'Qwell Jackson, Bradie James, Jarret Johnson, Manny Lawson, DeAndre Levy (RFA), Curtis Lofton, Jameel McClain, Kirk Morrison, Matt Roth, Barrett Ruud, Ernie Sims, Anthony Spencer, Stephen Tulloch, Erik Walden, Mario Williams
CB -- Brandon Carr, Cortland Finnegan, Brent Grimes, Richard Marshall, Rashean Mathis, Tracy Porter, Carlos Rogers, Aaron Ross, Terrell Thomas, Lardarius Webb (RFA)
S -- Jordan Babineaux, Tyvon Branch, Brian Dawkins, Thomas DeCoud, Abram Elam, Dashon Goldson, Deon Grant, Michael Griffin, Chris Hope, James Ihedigbo, Sean Jones, LaRon Landry, Jim Leonhard, Brandon Meriweather, Reggie Nelson, Bob Sanders
K/P -- Connor Barth, Britton Colquitt, Phil Dawson, Jay Feely, Nick Folk, John Kasay, Donnie Jones, Mat McBriar, Mike Nugent, Matt Prater, Neil Rackers, Josh Scobee, Steve Weatherford

Complete articles:

Unprecedented 600 players potentially free agents
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/story/2012-02-08/unprecedented-free-agency/53018280/1

Prominent Free Agents by Position
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2012/02/nfl-free-agent-market-could-offer-more-than-600-players/1

Randy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2012, 01:22:05 PM »

Taking stock of Raiders' free agents

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/raiders-talk/post/Taking-stock-of-Raiders-free-agents?blockID=646344&feedID=2801

raider kyle · « **Reply #3 on:** January 23, 2012, 09:40:24 PM »

Quote from: Randy on January 23, 2012, 07:22:11 PM

2012 NFL Free Agency Rumors – Peyton Hillis to Oakland Raiders?

http://sports.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981053076

I would doubt it just because I heard they are going to slap the franchise tag on Michael Bush.