2011 NFL Offseason/NFL Draft - Page 29

On July 29 2011 08:45 turamn wrote:
If anyone can get Haynesworth and Ocho to shut up and play, it's Bellichick. He might have just made out like a bandit.


EDIT: What did they get for Olsen? I didn't see anything yet.

On July 29 2011 08:51 Qatol wrote:

A pick and a player, which haven't been named yet. The player is not Steve Smith. The thing is I doubt it's going to be much. Probably something like a 4th and a backup lineman. I just don't have any faith in Angelo's ability to make a good trade after the Gaines Adams fiasco.

On July 29 2011 09:02 Quesa wrote:


I was blown away by this, this is such a massive steal; we haven't had a TE since the 90s (not sure what we can expect from Shockey, either). We could send y'all our entire receiving corps excluding Smitty and it's a bargain. Now all we need is a quarterback. And a couple of other receivers :x

It's such an odd move, the Bears are one of the few teams with receivers as weak as ours (as evidenced by Muhammad bouncing back and forth between us), and Olsen was such a great asset. I really don't get it.

On July 29 2011 09:40 Qatol wrote:

I agree. It's such a weird move. Chicago turned their biggest position of strength into a weakness in less than a week by cutting or trading 3 of their 4 tight ends and replacing them with a backup from Pittsburgh. Meanwhile Carolina make out like bandits. Maybe it's payback for the Jamar Williams for Chris Harris trade?

On July 29 2011 09:47 nemY wrote:


Yeah... Martz isn't exactly known for utilizing TEs, but come on, Olsen was the Bears best hands guy. CHI needs WRs bad status.

I'm pissed that Joseph just signed with the Texans... leaves it up to Jets vs Niners for Asomugha. Team wise Jets have the advantage, Niners got the $$$ advantage + home field, but if Nnamdi really cared about homefield/$$$ I'm sure Al Davis could overpay for him again.

On July 29 2011 00:35 BloodNinja wrote:
My Haynesworth prediction: he passes the physicals so the trade with New England goes through. However, at some point during camp Haynesworth acts up again and kicks Haynesworth to the curb. Haynesworth then resigns with Philly as his old line coach will be the last one to take a shot on him and I have no idea how he will do there.

@ eshlow: Not sure if you are keeping up with the news. Rabach, Daniels, and Kemoeatu (reports on Roydell Williams being cut as well but unconfirmed). Stockley no longer coming to DC after he saw they signed 17 billion other WRs. Traded Haynesworth, McNabb, and Jarman. Kelen Clemmons/Josh Williams signed via FA. I am sure I am missing some other names in here.

My thoughts, interesting that they cut Rabach. He was definitely declining in skill but with the QB situation as it I figured they would keep an old hand at C around as that would make the transition easier. The Jarmon trade makes no sense to me. Trading a young plyable DE who showed some great flashes for Jabbar Gaffney? The Dline is one of many weak points and adding another vet WR to the list of 50 others (ok not 50 but they have 13 currently signed) you are signing seems silly. Also not sure I like the Clemmons pickup either. They already have two youngish but not rookie QBs is there really a need for a 3rd? I figure you bring in the big name vet to lead or you bring in the project to sit on your bench while you build him. The rest of the moves make sense to me.

On July 29 2011 10:03 nemY wrote:
Maybe the bears grab TO haha. Whiney QB with an old diva flanker... idk I thought the bears biggest needs were OL and WRs, until they traded away their star TE lol.

On July 29 2011 10:29 Juliette wrote:
wheres everyone getting updates from ;;. is espn covering all the trading?

bush to the dolphins TT. hes why i became a saints fan. but thats not gonna change :D

On July 29 2011 10:31 eshlow wrote:


twitter, espn, fan message boards, wherever..


J Joseph gets 5 years, $48.75 million and $23.5 guaranteed, including $12.5 signing bonus, from Houston.

Wow.... I guess Asomugha gonna get more than this...

On July 29 2011 10:31 Trezeguet wrote:

a te that couldn't block a cb

On July 29 2011 10:28 eshlow wrote:


Yeah, I know everything that's happened with us.

Finally cut Rabach... he was good for at least 1 hold per game and allowed the pocket to collapse so much. He's was pretty much terrible for the past 2 years and i was hoping he would get cut last year... but I'll take the cut now.

Jarmon is a 4-3 DE at 280 lbs and we had him bulk up to that weight (he was like 265 or something). He doesn't fit 3-4 scheme at all so we got rid of him which was good. He was probably gonna get cut anyway.

Gaffney I'm not sure why thye traded for him but it's fine I guessif he can perform still. I personally would've rather had a draft pick and allowed our drafted wide receivers to develop..... but I guess since he's a good route runner with a big body they want him to be more of a possession receiver for us and probably help teach some of the rookies.

Clemens pretty much got somewhat of a raw deal like Beck did (with the Jets as opposed to the Dolphins for Beck) so I guess they see some decent qualities in comparison to Schaub which would fit Kyle's offensive system. Shrug.... I was surprised as anyone but he's gonna be pretty much 3rd string QB so it doesn't matter much I'm guessing. We also signed some UDFA QB so I'm guessing he's gonna compete with that dude.

Bowens signing I like... if only to spite the cowboys. Haha, but yeah, he seems to be a solid 3-4 DE and we need some help there so it's good. almost 100% we won't sign cullen jenkins now.