If you think this tattoo is crazy (Who gets tattoo's like this? Seriously? Wacked out.) you might be thinking this seasons NFL Free Agency is insane too. This is the best NFL FA ever!
Peyton Manning
All the hype has been revolving around the 4 time MVP. The Colts released Peyton Manning because they needed to pay him $28 million this season after 4 neck surgeries in the last 2 years. With the 1st pick overall, you can't blame the Colts. But this sent 15 teams into a frenzy trying to land the biggest name in FA ever. To the Colts, good luck with Andrew Luck because I hope you are right if not it's the biggest mistake ever! You released your franchise player. The face of the franchise. The Super Bowl MVP.
15 teams aren't worried about Peyton's health. Many teams were seriously pursuing Mr.Manning: Arizona, Miami, Tennessee, Denver, and SF.
The big winners were John Elways Denver Broncos. Which I was surprised but not. Obviously Peyton is a serious upgrade at QB. But offensively I am surprised he didn't go to Arizona with Larry Fitzgerald or SF who are serious contenders in the NFC. Rumour had it he wanted to stay in the AFC.
What offensive weapons does Denver have? No offense to Decker or Thomas or McGahee but they aren't pro bowl quality yet. I can see his desire to be backed up by a great Def.
I think this addition will be great for Denver. Division rivals SD, KC, and Oakland must be so upset.
Massive draft pick trade
Is the Washington Redskins the dumbest franchise in the NFL? Once Washington was out of the Peyton sweepstakes they turned their attention to that #2 overall draft pick. The Rams where dangling it out there because they already have their QB in Bradford. Supposedly the Browns were seriously making a claim to move up to get Heisman trophy winner RG3. After the combine some believe the Baylor QB is a better and Andrew Luck.
The Redskins stepped up to the plate and offered a deal to the Rams they couldn't refuse. Washington sent the #6 overall pick, 1st rd picks in 2013 AND 2014 AND a 2012 2nd rd pick to the Rams for the right to pick #2 overall.
If RG3 turns out to be the franchise QB then this trade makes sense. It's a MASSIVE gamble and Snyder isn't the best gambler in the business. Yes he
makes a big splash but they don't always work out. Deion Sanders was a beautiful addition but don't forget about Albert Haynesworth, and McNabb. I hope this trade works out for them but I doubt it.
The Rams just rebuilt their team for the future and will be good for years to come if they draft correctly. They only traded down 4 spots and picked up a valuable 2nd round pick in this years draft. Plus the extra 2 1st round picks will be great additions as Washington won't be great for 2 years minimum.
Mike Tolbert?
Who? Mike has immerged as a legitimate threat as a RB. He played incredible for SD the last 2 years with Ryan Matthews injury woes. But going to Carolina? They now have D.Williams, J.Stewart, and Tolbert. Rumour has it they will trade injury plagued J.Stewart.
The rest of the QB exchange
a) Matt Flynn
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that Matt Flynn went to Seattle. Yes it's a lot of $ for a guy who has only played 2 meaningful games so far. But it's a massive upgrade for a Seahawk team who DESPERATELY needs a QB. Let's give Flynn some credit, even though he was drafted in the 7th rd and Brohom in the 2nd rd he's the one that has impressed the GB Packers and stayed. Plus there is no QB in GB history that has thrown for 6 td's in 1 game. Not Favre, not Rodgers, and not legend Bart Starr. I know he's not going to have all the same quality of weapons but he's going to improve their passing game and signing M.Lynch was MASSIVE to competing in their division and the NFC. Matt's going to love the fans and the stadium. I think he's going to do well there. It's his time to shine.
b) Chad Henne
The Jackonsville Jaguars picked up a veteran in C.Henne to help the team to be competitive and develop B.Gabbert.
New owner Shad Khan is very passionate about football and turning this franchise around. So there's no surprise he was involved in the Tim Tebow race but lost out to the fact that his team is not near as competitive as the Jets. It's not good for the Jags but that's life. Henne isn't the answer and they are hoping Gabbert becomes a great QB. I feel bad for MJD. Amazing talent on a terrible team.
c) Alex Smith
So Alex is all upset with the 49ers because they were interested in Peyton Manning. DUDE, get over it! This was a once in a lifetime opportunity and if Peyton had gone to SF they would be the odds on favourite to win the SB. Alex you should have taken that 1st offer that the 49ers offered you which was more than fair. It's not like you have been stellar for the 49ers. This was your best season by far. SF fans are still wishing they drafted Aaron 'the best QB in the league' Rodgers. Maybe the best tweet I saw on this lately is this:
@ZaslowShow Alex Smith being mad at the Niners is funny. Before this past season, I'm pretty sure the Niners were mad at Alex Smith for 6 years.
d) Miami
What are the Dolphins doing? Matt Moore and David Garrad??? My guess is they will draft a QB at #8 and it's probably going to be Tannehill.
The Saints got pwn'd
The NFL Commissioner came down hard on the New Orleans Saints today and rightly so. After a through investigation, it was determined that the Saints for the last 3 years had a bounty system in place. They were rewarding players for big hits and injuring players. Supposedly they were even targeting to injury certain opponents.
It's insane and unacceptable that this is happening.
The league has suspended Saints coach Sean Payton for this season, the GM Mickey Loomis for the 1st 8 games, and former def coordinator, Gregg Williams, who now works for the Rams indefinitely. Also the team has been fined $500,000 and loses it's 2nd rd draft picks for the next 2 years.
Why such a harsh hammer? Well it has been going on for 3 years, it's totally unacceptable, and they were trying to hide it.
Tim Tebow
With Petyon Manning arriving in Denver it meant the departure of beloved Tim Tebow. Tebow has become a icon this last season and his jersey sales were #2. Not bad for a guy who hasn't played a full year yet.
So Tebow gets traded to the Jets for a 4th and 6th rd pick. I don't think this is great for Tim. And I'm surprised the Jets traded for Tim after they signed M.Sanchez to a BIG 3 yr contract extension. This is going to cause a massive controversy in the Big Apple.
I love what Tony Dungy tweeted today,
We'll see if Tim Tebow can help Rex Ryan with his language? I know he welcomes the challenge!
I think he needs to go to a team where he will start. What I love about Tebow is his positive attitude, his leadership skills, his love for his teammates, and he's a winner! But the Jets have him and I am cheering that he becomes the starting QB soon.
This has been the best Free Agency in NFL history! Loving it. Can't wait for the draft!!!
Of course I could be wrong but I doubt it.
