Who can we get next year as far as FAs with this spending spree?

[juck]

I mean what guys are available.Players are gonna get P.a.i.d! Who is out there ?This is like the big 2010 in the NBA.Big FAs out there to grab. No salary cap. Jerry is gonna grab a few big timers.

 

[Future]

I'll be the first to guess Julius Peppers...but there really aren't big holes on this team that need to be filled with super stars.

LT and maybe FS. Other than that there really isn't room for super stars at any other position.

Let's not forget that just because next year is uncapped doesnt mean that 2011 won't be. Teams could easily screw themselves after that one year if they aren't careful. There's no guarantee that the cap won't be lower than it is now after a new CBA is reached.

 

[KingintheNorth]

My guess is Julius Peppers and Casey Hampton.

But who knows? How many of us were predicting Keith Brooking, Igor Olshansky, and Gerald Sensabaugh this time last year??

 

[Yeagermeister]

I'll be shocked if a new CBA isn't signed. I doubt we get to an uncapped season.

 

[KingintheNorth]

I actually think the owners are hoping for 2010 to be uncapped just for the reason they can dump some salaries of players who aren't producing without any ramifications to their team. Remember, very few NFL salaries are guaranteed. Signing bonuses is money already long gone. Cutting a player making a $5 million base salary means $5 million dollars you no longer have to pay.

 

[DallasEast]

... if no CBA is settled by the deadline, players would not become unrestricted free agents until after six seasons, two years longer than the current system, and would also see a major decline in benefits.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80f6991d&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true

That's one thing which could inspire the players to take every 'reasonable' concession to support the owners in renewing the CBA.

 

[Hostile]

No big name Free Agents please. Give me another Keith Brooking or two and stay away from the big name, big contract players. We don't need them and I don't want them. They are instant chemistry issues because they think they are the missing piece.

There's a reason it never works in DC.

 

[Rampage]

I'll be shocked if a new CBA isn't signed. I doubt we get to an uncapped season.

I agree Yeagerbomb. their's also rules from this current cba that prevent you from going crazy buying all the good FA's you want.

 

[Brooksey]

I'll be the first to guess Julius Peppers...but there really aren't big holes on this team that need to be filled with super stars.

LT and maybe FS. Other than that there really isn't room for super stars at any other position.

Let's not forget that just because next year is uncapped doesnt mean that 2011 won't be. Teams could easily screw themselves after that one year if they aren't careful. There's no guarantee that the cap won't be lower than it is now after a new CBA is reached.

The new deal will not be a one year deal, it will be most likely for the rest of time.

 

[JonJon]

No big name Free Agents please. Give me another Keith Brooking or two and stay away from the big name, big contract players. We don't need them and I don't want them. They are instant chemistry issues because they think they are the missing piece.

There's a reason it never works in DC.

Right on. Gone are the days where we buy a team full of big names and no substance. We tried that and it didn't work. Give me the key role player with something to prove, not the over-hyped, over-priced guy looking to cash in on a big payday.

I just hope Stephen will be able to keep the reigns tight on jerry because I have a feeling he would get excited and purchase someone that we don't need.

In a perfect world, we would have another off season like we just had and seek to acquire draft picks and build from within.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I hope Jerry realizes that extending Jay Ratlif, Bradie James, Jason Witten, DeMarcus Ware, and needing to extend Miles Austin and Marcus Spears next...all players we drafted, yeah I know Austin was undrafted, but by us...makes him want to stay the course of...

build the core through the draft and keep them all, and just plug guys like Brooking, Sensy etc. and play

 

[BAT]

I would love Peppers, but would also settle for a Seymour/LaBoy combo signing.

LT and FS will have to be found in the draft. AND RE-SIGN SENSABAUGH!!

 

[Bluefin]

No big name Free Agents please. Give me another Keith Brooking or two and stay away from the big name, big contract players.

That's how I feel.

Football is the ultimate team sport, throwing big money at "star" players rarely provides positive results on the field.

I'm not anti-Roy Williams and I'm glad acquiring him allowed the team to release Terrell Owens, but I don't believe in trading first round draft picks for veteran players.

Hindsight is always wonderful, I know, but it hurts me to see Hakeem Nicks playing for the Giants and knowing we could've gotten him instead.

As for free agents next off-season, our priority will be taking care of our own guys who deserve to be kept.

The only big signing I would consider is if a nice, young left tackle is available (not sure who might be).

But I'd still rather draft a LT instead.

 

[batman36]

Marcus McNeil, current Chargers' LT, then look to add some reasonable depth.

 

[Biggems]

did the Saints sign Sharper up long term? according to KFFL, he is a UFA after this season.

I would like to re-sign Sensabaugh, cut Hamlin, and sign Sharper. Sensabaugh and Sharper would give us a nice 1-2 punch at safety.

 

[Hoofbite]

Marcus McNeil, current Chargers' LT, then look to add some reasonable depth.

I was going to mention him.

I do not think he will be a FA. I think he will be on of the players who is retained due to the lack of a CBA extension.

Surely he hasn't had that many seasons yet.

 

[TDROMO09@AOL.COM]

miles austin will be a free agent and will need to be signed. then, marcus spears is a free agent. and if not resigned would have to fill the DE position with somebody who can rush the passer from that side. they can also put ratliff at end ( his natural position and get a big 340 pound guy to clog the middle. safety help and young off lineman who can start if need be ,and be the future

 

[rkell87]

I'll be the first to guess Julius Peppers...but there really aren't big holes on this team that need to be filled with super stars.

LT and maybe FS. Other than that there really isn't room for super stars at any other position.

Let's not forget that just because next year is uncapped doesnt mean that 2011 won't be. Teams could easily screw themselves after that one year if they aren't careful. There's no guarantee that the cap won't be lower than it is now after a new CBA is reached.

it is my understanding that JJ is going to be pretty involved in the whole new CBA process iffn im not mistaken so my guess would be he would most likely know whats going on and going to happen so he can make contracts accordingly, like maybe give a bunch of money up front in 2010 with a low base salary through the rest of the contract. my guess is if there is anybody jerry really wants he can get him without screwing us cap wise in the future

 

[Biggems]

If I could add any 3 FAs....I feel these 3 would bring quite a bit of toughness, leadership, and fear factor to our D.

S Darren Sharper
DL Richard Seymour
LB Thomas Howard

 

[Hoofbite]

... if no CBA is settled by the deadline, players would not become unrestricted free agents until after six seasons, two years longer than the current system, and would also see a major decline in benefits.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80f6991d&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true

That's one thing which could inspire the players to take every 'reasonable' concession to support the owners in renewing the CBA.

I'm going to have to remove myself from this thread until people start reading this post.

This thread is going to be nothing but a huge spin cycle of "player X is available" followed by "no he is not".