Some Important Dates This Offseason

by Rip Jersey on Feb 10, 2012 4:18 PM CST

Here's the offseason schedule. There are ten days to go before teams can apply the Franchise Tag. Meanwhile, GMs and Coaches are playing musical teams and dreaming up ways to save money. Players are already being cut as teams begin that process. Good luck to the Texans!

February 20 - March 5: Franchise Tag

February 22-28: NFL Combine

March 13: Free Agency Begins at 4 p.m.

March 25-28: NFL Owner’s Meeting

March 30-31: Super Regional Combine

April 26-28: 2012 NFL Draft

May-June: OTAs

Late July: Training Camp Begins

August: First Preseason Game, Opponent Unknown

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Thanks Rip

Is there a date for when teams can resign or negotiate with their own players?

by Jason Brown on Feb 10, 2012 5:50 PM CST reply actions

I think they can do that now

But I can’t imagine a scenario where Mario doesn’t test the market. Someone will overpay.

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by AllenOU on Feb 11, 2012 2:39 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

if they re-negotiate now

does it go against the 2011 cap?

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by texanphil on Feb 12, 2012 9:45 AM CST up reply actions

I think they have to wait for FA on March 13 before they can work contracts. Not sure if they can at least negotiate between now and then.

by MeMongo on Feb 11, 2012 2:39 AM CST up reply actions

yup. pretty sure this is it.

they can talk till they are blue in the face now, but can’t sign untill FA starts. The reason is so other teams can at least make an offer.

If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan

by professortex on Feb 11, 2012 10:44 AM CST up reply actions

wonder who will be first team to offer mario money

Besides us for the smartass people.

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by southpaw70 on Feb 11, 2012 3:57 PM CST via mobile reply actions

My money is on the Jets

They’re the one team in dire need of a pass rush

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by The Night Owl on Feb 11, 2012 5:18 PM CST up reply actions

You say this

As if they have made smart moves in the last couple of years

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by Barryfromtexas on Feb 11, 2012 6:40 PM CST up reply actions

I don't think the jets have the cap space either.

If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan

by professortex on Feb 11, 2012 10:11 PM CST up reply actions

They have to sign

1. Antonio Cromartie
2. Santonio Holmes
3. Braylon Edwards
4. David Harris
5. and they want to resign Brad Smith. All these guys are UFA.

Jets are in worse shape than we are.

If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan

by professortex on Feb 11, 2012 10:17 PM CST up reply actions

scratch that...that was last year

If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan

by professortex on Feb 11, 2012 10:18 PM CST up reply actions

Here is the right list

Bryan Thomas
Sione Pouha
Jim Leonhard
LaDainian Tomlinson
Robert Turner
Kevin O’Connell
Mark Brunell
Plaxico Burress
Nick Folk
Brodney Pool
Donald Strickland
Marquice Cole
Jamaal Westerman
Patrick Turner
Aaron Maybin
Matthew Mulligan
Ellis Lankster
Martin Tevaseu

If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan

by professortex on Feb 11, 2012 10:21 PM CST up reply actions

This is what their fans think will happen

Bryan Thomas – goodbye
Sione Pouha – re-sign
Jim Leonhard – re-sign
LaDainian Tomlinson – Retire
Robert Turner – goodbye
Kevin O’Connell – goodbye
Mark Brunell – Retire
Plaxico Burress – re-sign
Nick Folk – goodbye
Brodney Pool – goodbye
Donald Strickland – goodbye
Marquice Cole – goodbye
Jamaal Westerman – goodbye
Patrick Turner – re-sign
Aaron Maybin – re-sign
Matthew Mulligan – goodbye
Ellis Lankster – goodbye
Martin Tevaseu – goodbye

If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan

by professortex on Feb 11, 2012 10:25 PM CST up reply actions

Brad Smith was a Bill last year

And it is conceivable the Bills make a strong play for Williams. We supposedly are able to roll over 20 mil in cap space from last year, we already have a decent amount of cap space disregarding the roll-over, and are in big need of a pass rush. We’re also switching back to the 4-3 so Mario Williams could play his more natural DE position.

My guess is that the Bills may be enticing money wise and talent wise for Mario. He’d get to play next to two very good DTs in Kyle Williams (5.5 sacks and pro bowl 2010, injured in 2011) and Marcell Dareus (5.5 sacks as rookie last year). Those two could take a lot of pressure off of Mario.

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by NordicBillsfan on Feb 12, 2012 12:59 PM CST up reply actions

Wouldn't mind that TBH. if Mario goes anywhere I want it to be the niners or Bills

(being my two favorite teams after Hou) with the Bills being the only threat to get him.

by BC5 on Feb 12, 2012 2:44 PM CST up reply actions

I could see the Bills making a big offer

I coud also see Tampa Bay making a huge offer, and I can see KC making a big offer

If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan

by professortex on Feb 12, 2012 2:46 PM CST up reply actions

I would be mildly surprised if Tampa courted him.. They have a big need at WR with Mike Williams having a down year, and Arrelious Benn (2nd round, 2010?) not showing up.

As far as DLine goes, they took Gerald McCoy (DT, 1st round, 2010), Brian Price (DT, 2nd round 2010), Adrian Clayborn (DE, 1st round 2011), and DaQaun Bowers (DE, 2nd round 2011). They’ve invested a lot on the d-line pretty recently.

by NordicBillsfan on Feb 12, 2012 6:21 PM CST up reply actions

I'm pretty sure they will address WR in the draft.

Even so, they have more cap space than most other teams adn should they look for an FA WR, they still have enough to take a shot at Mario. Additionally, All their O-line is very young, Mario is a 9 year vet and could be a defensive leader for their young O-line, as well as the beast pass rusher that he is.

If everybody was somebody, then nobody would be anybody - Gilbert and Sullivan

by professortex on Feb 13, 2012 11:23 AM CST up reply actions