Author Topic: NFL FREE AGENCY 2013 (Read 8102 times)

Randy · « **Reply #197 on:** March 22, 2013, 09:29:35 PM »

AFC West Division - Free Agency Winners and Losers
Bill Williamson, ESPN

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/56362/eight-in-the-box-fa-winners-or-losers

Randy · « **Reply #196 on:** March 22, 2013, 09:12:29 PM »

Raiders re-sign LB Kaelin Burnett
Paul Gutierrez, Comcast SportsNet

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/paul-gutierrez/raiders-re-sign-lb-burnett

http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2013/3/22/4136818/oakland-raiders-re-sign-kaelin-burnett-ensure-brothers-burnett-stay-together

Randy · « **Reply #195 on:** March 21, 2013, 01:59:25 PM »

Brian Urlacher Leaving Chicago Bears For Oakland Raiders?
http://www.sportsworldreport.com/articles/12249/20130321/brian-urlacher-leaving-chicago-bears-oakland-raiders-rumors-include-green.htm

Randy · « **Reply #194 on:** March 20, 2013, 10:16:57 PM »

Raiders lose Mike Mitchell to the Carolina Panthers
Paul Gutierrez, Comcast SportsNet

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/paul-gutierrez/raiders-lose-mitchell-carolina

There goes the Class of 2009
Jerry McDonald, BayAreaNewsGroup

With Mike Mitchell announcing on Twitter that he will be a Carolina Panther, it’s official. The Raiders draft class of 2009 is no more.

To review:

1: WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland

2: SS Mike Mitchell, Ohio

3. DE Matt Shaughnessy, Wisconsin

4a: WR Louis Murphy, Florida

4b:LB Slade Norris, Oregon State

6a: DE Stryker Sulak, Missouri

6b: TE Brandon Myers, Iowa

http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2013/03/20/there-goes-the-class-of-2009/

Randy · « **Reply #193 on:** March 20, 2013, 10:14:50 PM »

Oakland Raiders punter Shane Lechler will visit Texans
Jerry McDonald, BayAreaNewsGroup

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_22833847/oakland-raiders-punter-shane-lechler-will-visit-texans

Lechler to visit Houston
Paul Gutierrez, Comcast SportsNet

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/paul-gutierrez/report-lechler-visit-texans

Randy · « **Reply #192 on:** March 20, 2013, 12:32:54 PM »

Raiders Re-Sign T Khalif Barnes

The Oakland Raiders have re-signed veteran unrestricted free agent Khalif Barnes, GM Reggie McKenzie announced Wednesday. Barnes is the first unrestricted free agent to re-sign with the Silver and Black this offseason.

http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Re-Sign-T-Khalif-Barnes/efe7f0aa-c296-4ce7-a123-8bda687adeb3

Randy · « **Reply #191 on:** March 20, 2013, 04:14:41 AM »

Raiders' Possibility of Re-Signing Shane Lechler Not so Crazy Anymore
Bleacher Report

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1573470-raiders-possibility-of-re-signing-shane-lechler-not-so-crazy-anymore

Randy · « **Reply #190 on:** March 20, 2013, 04:06:38 AM »

Raiders Free Agent Rumors: DB Brent Grimes and TE Fred Davis?
Matthew Jussim, Sports World Report

http://www.sportsworldreport.com/articles/12142/20130319/oakland-raiders-free-agent-rumors-brent-grimes-fred-davis-options.htm

Randy · « **Reply #189 on:** March 20, 2013, 04:02:25 AM »

Raiders GM says versatility of Nick Roach "jumped out"
Sean Jensen, Chicago Sun Times

http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2013/03/raiders_gm_says_versatility_of.html

Randy · « **Reply #188 on:** March 19, 2013, 10:18:16 PM »

Oakland Raiders free agents still worth re-signing
James Arcellana, Silver and Black Pride

http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2013/3/19/4122782/oakland-raiders-unsigned-free-agent-reggie-mckenzie-re-sign

Randy · « **Reply #187 on:** March 19, 2013, 02:25:54 PM »

DT Vance Walker - Media Conference Call Q & A (AUDIO)
Raiders.com

http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/QA-with-DT-Vance-Walker/ed05990b-7cda-4be6-aa65-ad4dafd6e60f

Randy · « **Reply #186 on:** March 18, 2013, 09:38:12 PM »

Media Q & A with LB Kevin Burnett (AUDIO)
Raiders.com

http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/QA-with-LB-Kevin-Burnett/4c1269e2-5c80-44bd-a378-06a8d48c1323

Randy · « **Reply #185 on:** March 18, 2013, 08:12:28 PM »

Raiders stay defensive, sign DT Vance Walker

Vance Walker signs his contract.

The Oakland Raiders have signed unrestricted free agent defensive tackle Vance Walker, General Manager Reggie McKenzie announced Monday.

Walker, who played the past four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, is the sixth free agent signed by the Raiders since Tuesday, all on the defensive side of the ball.

The 6-foot-2, 305-pound Walker, entering his fifth NFL season, has played in 58 career games with 11 starts, totaling five sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery since entering the league as the Falcons’ seventh-round draft choice (210th overall) in 2009.

In 2012, Walker started a career-high nine games and posted career bests with 32 tackles (21 solo) and three sacks.

http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-DT-Vance-Walker/983c8a59-99cd-476e-8047-364b91235e5c

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/paul-gutierrez/raiders-stay-defensive-sign-dt-walker

http://www.thefalcoholic.com/2013/3/18/4120636/vance-walker-atlanta-falcons-signs-oakland-raiders

Raiders sign DT Vance Walker, Kellen Winslow a possibility
Jerry McDonald, BayAreaNewsGroup

http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2013/03/18/winslow-a-possibility-walker-signed/

Randy · « **Reply #184 on:** March 18, 2013, 08:10:53 PM »

Terrence Newman's agent: 'Strong consideration' for signing with Raiders
Jerry McDonald, BayAreaNewsGroup

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_22817499/terrence-newmans-agent-strong-consideration-signing-raiders

Randy · « **Reply #183 on:** March 18, 2013, 08:10:01 PM »

Report: Oakland Raiders express interest in TE Kellen Winslow to replace Myers
Jerry McDonald, BayAreaNewsGroup

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_22817772/report-oakland-raiders-express-interest-kellen-winslow

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/18/raiders-reportedly-interested-in-kellen-winslow/

Randy · « **Reply #182 on:** March 18, 2013, 04:53:14 PM »

Raiders NFL Free Agent Rumors: Nmamdi Asomugha and Dwight Freeney
Matthew Jussim, SportsWorldReport.com

http://www.sportsworldreport.com/articles/12100/20130318/oakland-raiders-nfl-free-agent-rumors-nmamdi-asomugha-dwight-freeney.htm

Randy · « **Reply #181 on:** March 18, 2013, 04:41:04 PM »

Nick Roach's 4-yr deal worth $13 Million....3rd most among free agent LBs this year
ESPN

http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4682889/source-roach-4-year-deal-worth-13m

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-roach-cashes-in-with-raiders-20130318,0,2460984.story

Randy · « **Reply #180 on:** March 18, 2013, 04:18:20 AM »

Jake Long agrees to terms with Rams
ProFootballTalk.com

The first overall pick in the 2008 draft has decided where he’ll be playing for the next four years. And it won’t be in the city where he has spent the last five.

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, tackle Jake Long has agreed to terms with the Rams.

Long picked the Rams over the Dolphins, who made a late push to keep Long after his multi-day visit to St. Louis ended.

It’s a four-year deal, with a base value of $34 million, for an average of $8.5 million annually. With incentives, the deal can reach $36 million.

The deal has $16 million fully guaranteed, with another $4 million that will become fully guaranteed in 2014.

Complete Story:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/18/jake-long-agrees-to-terms-with-rams/

Randy · « **Reply #179 on:** March 18, 2013, 01:57:46 AM »

Oakland Raiders sign linebacker Kevin Burnett

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_22812195/oakland-raiders-sign-linebacker-kevin-burnett

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/paul-gutierrez/raiders-add-lb-corps-sign-burnett

http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2013/03/17/raiders-add-another-linebacker-in-kevin-burnett/

Newest Raider Burnett speaks with media
Steve Corkran

http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2013/03/17/newest-raider-burnett-speaks-with-media/

Kevin Burnett excited for Raiders reunion with brother Kaelin, former coach Sparano
Levi Damien, Silver and Black Pride

http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2013/3/17/4117518/oakland-raiders-kevin-burnett-excited-reunion-brother-kaelin-tony-sparano

Randy · « **Reply #178 on:** March 16, 2013, 10:34:41 PM »

Brandon Myers signs with New York Giants
Jerry McDonald, BayAreaNewsGroup

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_22808138/oakland-raiders-brandon-myers-signs-new-york-giants

Randy · « **Reply #177 on:** March 16, 2013, 05:34:20 PM »

NY Giants bring Brandon Myers in for a visit
ProFootballTalk.com

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/16/giants-bring-brandon-myers-in-for-a-visit/

Randy · « **Reply #176 on:** March 16, 2013, 05:30:38 PM »

Raiders RB Mike Goodson gone to the Jets
Paul Gutierrez, Comcast SportsNet

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/paul-gutierrez/goodson-gone-jets

Randy · « **Reply #175 on:** March 16, 2013, 05:29:39 PM »

Report: Raiders showing interest in former Dolphins LB Kevin Burnett
Comcast SportsNet

http://www.csnbayarea.com/raiders/report-raiders-interested-kevin-burnett

Randy · « **Reply #174 on:** March 16, 2013, 05:27:21 PM »

Q & A with Raiders new LB Nick Roach
Jerry McDonald, BayAreaNewsGroup

http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2013/03/15/qa-with-raiders-lb-nick-roach/

HELLRAIDER · « **Reply #173 on:** March 16, 2013, 01:25:03 PM »

Reggie sucks.....this team was very competetive.....then what?..........4-12........nice job.........he needs to go with anyone else he lets go!

Matty Raider · « **Reply #172 on:** March 16, 2013, 11:11:59 AM »

Quote from: NEBRASKARAIDER on March 15, 2013, 09:13:09 PM

We allowed Shaunessey go to the fucking red birds on a measley 1 year contract, are you FUCKING kidding me?!?!? Now Wheeler & Bryant both signed multi year million dollar contracts so their cases are somewhat more acceptable but you're telling me that we couldn't give #77 what the cardinals offered??? Get the fuck outta here!!! Honestly I'm starting to think, just by these moves here & letting bush go last season, that Allen & McK are running around Alemeda like two chickens with there heads chopped off. I mean seriously maaaan can we keep good players on THIS team. I'm pissed!!!

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/paul-gutierrez/report-shaughnessy-headed-arizona

No one is safe on this team. Any players we fans think are *good* on this team mean nothing to this management. Reggie and Allen want THEIR OWN PLAYERS in their own vision of what they want as a team. I liked Shaughnessy too but he is an average DE. Dude, us Raider fans have been starving for quality for so long decent players seem like diamonds. We were 4-12 last year, EVERYONE is replaceable.

Randy · « **Reply #171 on:** March 16, 2013, 03:46:01 AM »

Report: Shaughnessy headed to Arizona
Paul Gutierrez, Comcast SportsNet

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/paul-gutierrez/report-shaughnessy-headed-arizona

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/15/shaughnessy-does-one-year-deal-with-cardinals/

NEBRASKARAIDER · « **Reply #170 on:** March 15, 2013, 09:13:09 PM »

We allowed Shaunessey go to the fucking red birds on a measley 1 year contract, are you FUCKING kidding me?!?!? Now Wheeler & Bryant both signed multi year million dollar contracts so their cases are somewhat more acceptable but you're telling me that we couldn't give #77 what the cardinals offered??? Get the fuck outta here!!! Honestly I'm starting to think, just by these moves here & letting bush go last season, that Allen & McK are running around Alemeda like two chickens with there heads chopped off. I mean seriously maaaan can we keep good players on THIS team. I'm pissed!!!

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/paul-gutierrez/report-shaughnessy-headed-arizona

Matty Raider · « **Reply #169 on:** March 15, 2013, 02:55:54 PM »

Best move yet. Great signing.

Randy · « **Reply #168 on:** March 15, 2013, 02:50:21 PM »

Raiders offseason scorecard
Paul Gurierrez, Comcast SportsNet

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/paul-gutierrez/raiders-offseason-scorecard-0

Randy · « **Reply #167 on:** March 15, 2013, 02:28:36 PM »

Raiders agree to terms with Chicago Bears LB Nick Roach
Jerry McDonald, BayAreaNewsGroup

The Raiders reportedly signed Roach to a "multi-year deal worth between $3 Million and $4 Million per year". Roach has been a starting linebacker with the Bears since 2008, mostly on the strong side but has seen some time in the middle. There had been talk of the Raiders moving Miles Burris to the middle, but now Roach is expected to play that position. The Bears wanted to resign him, but were having salary cap problems. The last link below has a video of a Bears beat writer saying he would pick Nick Roach over Brian Urlacher if the Bears could only keep one LB.

http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-Veteran-LB-Nick-Roach/dae1b1a5-3cc3-47c1-855a-1f7a4496d6ea

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/9055185/nick-roach-signs-oakland-raiders

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_22798051/raiders-agree-terms-chicago-bears-linebacker-nick-roach

http://www.csnbayarea.com/raiders/raiders-agree-lb-nick-roach

http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-sign-Bears-linebacker-Nick-Roach-4359345.php

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-roach-cashes-in-with-raiders-20130318,0,2460984.story

http://www.csnchicago.com/blog/bears-talk/roach-raiders-leaves-lb-questions

Randy · « **Reply #166 on:** March 15, 2013, 12:27:15 AM »

Raiders' new DE Hunter: "This felt like a great fit"
CSNBayArea.com

http://www.csnbayarea.com/raiders/raiders-hunter-felt-great-fit

Randy · « **Reply #165 on:** March 14, 2013, 07:20:45 PM »

Oakland Raiders meeting with CB Terence Newman
Jerry McDonald, BayAreaNewsGroup

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_22789102/oakland-raiders-meeting-cornerback-terence-newman

Randy · « **Reply #164 on:** March 14, 2013, 02:56:28 PM »

Raiders save $6.208 Million on Huff by using this rule
John Clayton, ESPN

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9049533/buffalo-bills-oakland-raiders-carolina-panthers-save-money-cap

Randy · « **Reply #163 on:** March 14, 2013, 02:52:12 PM »

Chiefs beat Raiders for CB Sean Smith
Bill Williamson, ESPN

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/74056/chiefs-beat-raiders-for-cb-sean-smith

Randy · « **Reply #162 on:** March 14, 2013, 02:44:17 PM »

Raiders hosting veteran defenders CB Terence Newman and DT Corey Williams

http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2013/03/14/raiders-reportedly-talking-to-terence-newman/

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/74028/oakland-raiders-hosting-veteran-defenders

Randy · « **Reply #161 on:** March 14, 2013, 02:42:23 PM »

Tough-guy Maiava happy to be a Raider - 3yr, $6 Million contract
Jerry McDonald, BayAreaNewsGroup

http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2013/03/14/tough-guy-maiava-happy-to-be-a-raider/

Randy · « **Reply #160 on:** March 14, 2013, 03:53:43 AM »

Raiders surprise with cuts of DHB and Huff instead of McClain (VIDEO)
Comcast SportsNet

http://www.csnbayarea.com/raiders/gutierrez-raiders-surprise-cut-dhb-instead-mcclain

Randy · « **Reply #159 on:** March 14, 2013, 03:51:01 AM »

Raiders utilizing "Moneyball" approach to free agency
Comcast SportsNet

http://www.csnbayarea.com/raiders/raiders-utilizing-moneyball-approach

Randy · « **Reply #158 on:** March 13, 2013, 06:28:23 PM »

Oakland Raiders Free Agency Tracker
Paul Gutierrez, Comcast SportsNet

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/paul-gutierrez/follow-here-raiders-free-agency-tracker

Randy · « **Reply #157 on:** March 13, 2013, 06:25:28 PM »

Raiders Add Three Unrestricted Free Agents on Defense - DE, LB, DT
Raiders.com

The Oakland Raiders have added three unrestricted free agents, signing DE Jason Hunter, LB Kaluka Maiava and DT Pat Sims. General Manager Reggie McKenzie made the announcement Wednesday.

“We’re excited to add three veterans through free agency,” McKenzie said, “helping to create depth and competition on defense. We’ll continue to add free agents as the opportunity surfaces.”

Jason Hunter (Appalachian St, Undrafted FA) - DE 6'4", 275 lbs - 3 seasons with Denver Broncos

Kaluka Maiava (USC, 4th RD) - ILB 6'0", 240 lbs - 4 seasons with Cleveland Browns

Pat Sims (Auburn, 3rd RD) - 6'2", 325 lbs - 5 seasons with Cincinnati Bengals

http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Add-Three-Unrestricted-Free-Agents-on-Defense/dd86506d-7f0d-46e8-baaa-3dbc1ff814ff

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_22782228/oakland-raiders-schedule-meetings-nick-roach-pat-sims

http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2013/03/13/raiders-sign-three-veterans-in-free-agency/

Randy · « **Reply #156 on:** March 13, 2013, 05:58:32 PM »

Person close to Brady "beyond enraged" with Patriots losing Welker to Broncos. "Disgrace" - "Disservice"
ProFootballTalk.com

Remember, Brady just renegotiated his contract with the Patriots for millions less than his market value, just to help out the Patriots' salary cap situation so they could resign their other free agents. Then the Patriots let Welker go to the Broncos for a 2 yr, $12 Mill contract? Several QBs are making around $20 Mil a year, and Brady negotiated a contract extension for $9 Mil per year, freeing up $15 Million in cap space. Then the Patriots are too cheap to pay Welker $6 Mil per year. I'll bet Brady isn't too happy himself.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/13/report-tom-brady-enraged-patriots-let-wes-welker-go/

Wes Welker leaves Patriots for 2-Yr. contract with Broncos
ProFootballTalk.com

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/13/wes-welker-agrees-to-contract-with-denver-broncos/

Saints join 49ers, Cardinals, Texans, and Broncos in the Nnamdi chase
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/13/saints-jump-into-the-nnamdi-chase-too/

Randy · « **Reply #155 on:** March 13, 2013, 02:05:04 PM »

Reggie McKenzie makes powerful statement on 1st day of free agency
Yahoo Sports

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/oakland-raiders-reggie-mckenzie-makes-statement-first-day-054900491--nfl.html

Randy · « **Reply #154 on:** March 13, 2013, 02:00:35 PM »

Report: Raiders having “preliminary” talks with Vince Young
Mike Florio, ProFootballTalk.com

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/13/report-raiders-having-preliminary-talks-with-vince-young/

http://nflspinzone.com/2013/03/13/oakland-raiders-considering-vince-young-move-aside-terrelle-pryor/

Matty Raider · « **Reply #153 on:** March 13, 2013, 07:35:24 AM »

Quote from: raider kyle on March 12, 2013, 08:02:27 PM

Wow Huff got cut. Other than that DHB and tollefson were not surprises but huff is very surprising

That was a bit surprising. I liked Huff but but he was average. I started to get pissed but then I thought how many times I screamed at the TV when that joker missed tackles with his crocodile arms. I am not in freak out mode (yet). The contracts for Huff and DHB were too high for subpar play. As for Bryant and Wheeler....would have loved to keep them but look at their new contracts! They are insane! We couldn't afford them anyways. I am waiting to see how this all shakes out before I flip the f*ck out.

Randy · « **Reply #152 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:20:28 AM »

Oakland Raiders Reggie McKenzie remains in housecleaning mode
Monte Poole, BayAreaNewsGroup

http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_22776267/poole-raiders-reggie-mckenzie-remains-housecleaning-mode

Randy · « **Reply #151 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:17:07 AM »

Raiders reportedly interested in Jets guard Matt Slauson
Silver and Black Pride

He's also drawing interest from the Giants and Cowboys....and the Jets would like to resign him

http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2013/3/12/4096182/oakland-raiders-jets-guard-matt-slauson-free-agent

Randy · « **Reply #150 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:16:13 AM »

Raiders resign CB Phillip Adams
Levi Damien, Silver and Black Pride

http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2013/3/12/4096294/oakland-raiders-re-sign-cb-phillip-adams

Randy · « **Reply #149 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:13:05 AM »

Raiders: Cutting costs is priority as free agency opens
Jerry McDonald, BayAreaNewsGroup

http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_22774058/seventeen-oakland-raiders-players-hit-free-agent-market

Randy · « **Reply #148 on:** March 12, 2013, 11:57:30 PM »

Update on Raiders moves in terms of salary cap - $16 Mil Under
Steve Corkran, BayAreaNewsGroup

...Raiders have $16 million in cap space for 2013, even though they have an astonishing $32 million in dead money — money accounted for on players no longer on the roster...

For those wondering why the Raiders didn’t cut McClain on Tuesday, it’s simple: They didn’t have to and there’s still a chance, albeit slim, that another team will pony up a late-round draft pick for McClain.
Hey, it’s worth a shot.

http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2013/03/12/update-on-raiders-moves-in-terms-of-salary-cap/