NFL Offseason

dansaint · Mar 13, 2012, 02:04 PM

Bears acquire Brandon Marshall from Dolphins for 2 3rd round draft picks

http://t.co/LWsQrvQc

KBLEE · Mar 13, 2012, 02:08 PM

Huge!!

dansaint · Mar 13, 2012, 02:12 PM

plus now instead of spending FA money on a WR...Bears can go get Super Mario Williams...him and Peppers rushing off the edge....opposing QB's are gonna have nightmares.

Kramer116 · Mar 13, 2012, 02:12 PM

AMAZING!!!

Kramer116 · Mar 13, 2012, 02:16 PM

Illini125 · Mar 13, 2012, 02:19 PM

Hmmm. Good for them. They certainly needed a WR. Hope he can keep his head on straight now.

As a Packers fan, I'd really like to see the rest of the NFC North knock Detroit back down. Couldn't stand them last year.

Illini125 · Mar 13, 2012, 02:22 PM

Also-

Quote:

Free agent defensive end Mario Williams plans to visit the Buffalo Bills tonight.

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

They kind of came out of nowhere, I think. I haven't been following him too closely, but I hadn't heard Buffalo's name much.

IlliniSteve · Mar 13, 2012, 02:38 PM

GREAT pickup by the Bears. Wow. Cutler and Marshall were amazing in Denver. That's big. If they pickup Mario Williams as well, look out.

AHSIllini32 · Mar 13, 2012, 02:42 PM

This is friggin legit! Plus, Bates who was their OC in Denver is the passing game coord. for the Bears now.

Get Mario Williams and either go WR (if Floyd's available) CB (If kirkpatrick is available) or OL in the draft!

Then I can start planning my first super bowl party in our new house for this upcoming season!!!

dansaint · Mar 13, 2012, 02:53 PM

well according to Lombardi on NFL Network...Bears will not go get Mario Williams. They backed off him when they found out his "price tag". Buffalo is odds on favorite.

Also Lombardi just said that the Bears are working on signing QB Jason Campbell. He'd be a nice backup.

Illini125 · Mar 13, 2012, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dansaint

well according to Lombardi on NFL Network...Bears will not go get Mario Williams. They backed off him when they found out his "price tag". Buffalo is odds on favorite

That was my first thought when I saw that he was visiting Buffalo tonight. They've probably cleared enough cap room to offer him as much as they can. That seems to be the case when a team like Buffalo jumps in.

dansaint · Mar 13, 2012, 07:37 PM

@AdamSchefter: Rams, CB Cortland Finnegan reach agreement on 5-year deal worth about $50 million

IlliniSteve · Mar 13, 2012, 07:50 PM

Nice pickup by the Rams, good player. The kind of player that everyone hates until he plays for your team.

dansaint · Mar 13, 2012, 08:02 PM

per NFL Network....Reggie Wayne resigns with Colts. 3 year deal

Vincent Jackson going to Tampa

Jason Campbell signs with Bears. 1 year deal.

dansaint · Mar 13, 2012, 10:11 PM

uh oh...this doesn't sound good and has me a little worried:

@AdamSchefter: Bears WR Brandon Marshall was involved in another incident that could lead to an NFL review. More shortly at ESPN.com.

Wokker · Mar 13, 2012, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dansaint

uh oh...this doesn't sound good and has me a little worried:

@AdamSchefter: Bears WR Brandon Marshall was involved in another incident that could lead to an NFL review. More shortly at ESPN.com.

Well that didn't take long. Crud.

dansaint · Mar 14, 2012, 12:35 AM

if this is correct...Brandon is in the clear:

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/gdqa1o

Illini125 · Mar 14, 2012, 07:01 AM

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...gging-a-woman/

He's a mess. It's quite the story, if all accusations end up being true.

KBLEE · Mar 16, 2012, 09:02 AM

@StateStSports

Today is 3/16 and it looks like Tim Tebow will lose his job. Isn't it ironic, don't you think?

NV Illini 74 · Mar 18, 2012, 06:55 PM

Brandon Lloyd to Patriots - with Brady feeding him, Lloyd might become a weekly highlight reel.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/ey...-brandon-lloyd

Lloyd, who played with the Broncos and Rams last season, didn't hide the fact that he wanted to be reunited with Josh McDaniels, his head coach in Denver who now serves as New England's offensive coordinator. In 2010, Lloyd had 77 receptions for 1,448 yards (18.8 YPC) and 11 touchdowns. This was with Kyle Orton throwing him passes.

In New England, the hope is that he will become the deep threat that Chad Ochocinco couldn't (Ochocinco had just 15 catches during the 2011 regular season and one touchdown).

dansaint · Mar 18, 2012, 08:42 PM

Matt Flynn signs with Seattle

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4949/matt-flynn

KBLEE · Mar 19, 2012, 09:53 AM

ESPN 1000 in Chicago reporting that Peyton Manning will sign w/ the Denver Broncos.

IlliniSteve · Mar 19, 2012, 11:25 AM

Boy, Elway really doesn't like Tebow. The whole thing is rather hilarious, how a team and its fans obsess over a guy and now forget him as if he ever existed.

IntenselyOrange · Mar 19, 2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by IlliniSteve

Boy, Elway really doesn't like Tebow. The whole thing is rather hilarious, how a team and its fans obsess over a guy and now forget him as if he ever existed.

The obsession was from the fans. Remember that Elway really tried not to endorse Tebow for more than the remainder of last season. Elway never wanted Tebow. He wanted a traditional QB and Manning was the only way that was going to work. It will be fun to see how the fans react - especially when Tebow is sent to Jacksonville for a 4th round pick.

IlliniSteve · Mar 19, 2012, 12:01 PM

Yeah I know. Elway didn't want to commit to him, but he actually ended up saying he'll be the starter next year. But of course he couldn't predict that he'd be able to sign Manning.

Jacksonville's fanbase was upset that they didn't pick Tebow, I could see that. But they also have a lot invested in Gabbert. Miami might make a stronger push.

Mar 18, 2012, 06:55 PM	#20
NV Illini 74 Posts: 5,279	Brandon Lloyd to Patriots - with Brady feeding him, Lloyd might become a weekly highlight reel. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/ey...-brandon-lloyd Lloyd, who played with the Broncos and Rams last season, didn't hide the fact that he wanted to be reunited with Josh McDaniels, his head coach in Denver who now serves as New England's offensive coordinator. In 2010, Lloyd had 77 receptions for 1,448 yards (18.8 YPC) and 11 touchdowns. This was with Kyle Orton throwing him passes. In New England, the hope is that he will become the deep threat that Chad Ochocinco couldn't (Ochocinco had just 15 catches during the 2011 regular season and one touchdown). __________________ "I may not be as strong as I think," the old man said, "But I know many tricks and I have resolution."

Mar 13, 2012, 02:04 PM	#1
dansaint Location: Middletown, IL Posts: 851	Bears acquire Brandon Marshall from Dolphins for 2 3rd round draft picks http://t.co/LWsQrvQc

Mar 13, 2012, 02:08 PM	#2
KBLEE Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 6,254	Huge!!

Mar 13, 2012, 02:12 PM	#3
dansaint Location: Middletown, IL Posts: 851	plus now instead of spending FA money on a WR...Bears can go get Super Mario Williams...him and Peppers rushing off the edge....opposing QB's are gonna have nightmares.

Mar 13, 2012, 02:12 PM	#4
Kramer116 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,608	AMAZING!!!

Mar 13, 2012, 02:16 PM	#5
Kramer116 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,608

Mar 13, 2012, 02:19 PM	#6
Illini125 Posts: 1,598	Hmmm. Good for them. They certainly needed a WR. Hope he can keep his head on straight now. As a Packers fan, I'd really like to see the rest of the NFC North knock Detroit back down. Couldn't stand them last year.

Mar 13, 2012, 02:38 PM	#8
IlliniSteve Posts: 5,906	GREAT pickup by the Bears. Wow. Cutler and Marshall were amazing in Denver. That's big. If they pickup Mario Williams as well, look out.

Mar 13, 2012, 02:42 PM	#9
AHSIllini32 Posts: 6,989	This is friggin legit! Plus, Bates who was their OC in Denver is the passing game coord. for the Bears now. Get Mario Williams and either go WR (if Floyd's available) CB (If kirkpatrick is available) or OL in the draft! Then I can start planning my first super bowl party in our new house for this upcoming season!!!

Mar 13, 2012, 02:53 PM	#10
dansaint Location: Middletown, IL Posts: 851	well according to Lombardi on NFL Network...Bears will not go get Mario Williams. They backed off him when they found out his "price tag". Buffalo is odds on favorite. Also Lombardi just said that the Bears are working on signing QB Jason Campbell. He'd be a nice backup.

Mar 13, 2012, 07:37 PM	#12
dansaint Location: Middletown, IL Posts: 851	@AdamSchefter: Rams, CB Cortland Finnegan reach agreement on 5-year deal worth about $50 million

Mar 13, 2012, 07:50 PM	#13
IlliniSteve Posts: 5,906	Nice pickup by the Rams, good player. The kind of player that everyone hates until he plays for your team.

Mar 13, 2012, 08:02 PM	#14
dansaint Location: Middletown, IL Posts: 851	per NFL Network....Reggie Wayne resigns with Colts. 3 year deal Vincent Jackson going to Tampa Jason Campbell signs with Bears. 1 year deal.

Mar 13, 2012, 10:11 PM	#15
dansaint Location: Middletown, IL Posts: 851	uh oh...this doesn't sound good and has me a little worried: @AdamSchefter: Bears WR Brandon Marshall was involved in another incident that could lead to an NFL review. More shortly at ESPN.com.

Mar 14, 2012, 12:35 AM	#17
dansaint Location: Middletown, IL Posts: 851	if this is correct...Brandon is in the clear: http://www.twitlonger.com/show/gdqa1o

Mar 14, 2012, 07:01 AM	#18
Illini125 Posts: 1,598	http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...gging-a-woman/ He's a mess. It's quite the story, if all accusations end up being true.

Mar 16, 2012, 09:02 AM	#19
KBLEE Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 6,254	@StateStSports Today is 3/16 and it looks like Tim Tebow will lose his job. Isn't it ironic, don't you think?

Mar 18, 2012, 08:42 PM	#21
dansaint Location: Middletown, IL Posts: 851	Matt Flynn signs with Seattle http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4949/matt-flynn

Mar 19, 2012, 09:53 AM	#22
KBLEE Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 6,254	ESPN 1000 in Chicago reporting that Peyton Manning will sign w/ the Denver Broncos.

Mar 19, 2012, 11:25 AM	#23
IlliniSteve Posts: 5,906	Boy, Elway really doesn't like Tebow. The whole thing is rather hilarious, how a team and its fans obsess over a guy and now forget him as if he ever existed.

Mar 19, 2012, 12:01 PM	#25
IlliniSteve Posts: 5,906	Yeah I know. Elway didn't want to commit to him, but he actually ended up saying he'll be the starter next year. But of course he couldn't predict that he'd be able to sign Manning. Jacksonville's fanbase was upset that they didn't pick Tebow, I could see that. But they also have a lot invested in Gabbert. Miami might make a stronger push.