NFL: Signings Around The League

[AUTiger7222]

I for one think the Browns will be very good this season. With the regression experienced by Pittsburgh last year and the expected regression of Baltimore this year they could win 9 or 10 games this season.

[Jimusmc]

they still have weeden tho. lol

perhaps trent and their D can win them games

[mdrake34]

http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id...ts-sources
In addition to safety Adrian Wilson and defensive end John Abraham, free-agent linebacker Dwight Freeney will visit the New England Patriots on Friday, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Freeney, whom Patriots quarterback Tom Brady rarely passes up the opportunity to praise, had five sacks and just 12 tackles in 14 games in 2012. He recently turned 33.

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Drafted 11th overall by the Indianapolis Colts in 2002, Freeney is the franchise's career sacks leader (107.5), the only Colts player to win a league sacks title (16 in 2004) and his seven Pro Bowl appearances are tied for fifth in franchise history with Lenny Moore. The only Colts with more Pro Bowl selections are Peyton Manning (11), Gino Marchetti and John Unitas (10 each) and Jim Parker (eight). Marchetti, Unitas, Parker and Moore are all Hall of Fame members, and Marchetti is the only Colts' defender to appear in more all-star games than Freeney.

Freeney was most effective in the traditional 4-3 defense, and after switching to the 3-4 for the first time last season, Freeney saw his numbers drop.

Freeney's 2012 statistics continued a steady decline over the past few seasons. In 2011, he had 19 tackles and 8.5 sacks, which was down from 25 tackles and 10 sacks in 2010. And that was down from 2009 when Freeney had 31 tackles and 13.5 sacks.

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Wilson, recently released by the Arizona Cardinals after 12 seasons with the club, has totaled 894 tackles, 27 interceptions and 25.5 sacks in his career. He is one of just six players in NFL history with 25 or more sacks and 25 or more interceptions. He also is 33.

A former third-round pick out of North Carolina State, Wilson is a five-time Pro Bowl selection and four-time All-Pro choice.

Abraham, 34, finished the 2012 season with 10 sacks as a member of the Atlanta Falcons, who recently released him due to salary-cap ramifications.

He was originally drafted by the Jets in the first round back in 2000, and played for them for five seasons. He has 122 career sacks in 12 seasons, including seven seasons with double-digit sacks.

Abraham has recently visited both the Seahawks and 49ers.

[phocis850]

It's business. I've got no beef with Abe. He was a great Falcon.

[AsylumGuido]

(03-14-2013 08:57 PM)Jesus Wrote:  I have been to Cleveland and I must say the rock and roll hall of fame is cool.

I've got to agree. It is awesome. It is also a short drive to Canton for the Pro Football HOF. We took the kids up there and also caught a Cavs/Sixers game with Lebron and Iverson. They both put up around 40. Fun trip.

[RockHoward]

(03-15-2013 11:04 AM)mdrake34 Wrote:  Abraham has recently visited both the Seahawks and 49ers.

Today's rumor is that Abe has a rough agreement with the Patriots and is flying up there for a medical and to see about sealing the deal. (This rumor is based on a chance meeting someone had with Abe in an airport.)

[mdrake34]

Dolphins continue to spend money, sign Dustin Keller.

In apparent move to kill his career, Danny Woodhead voluntarily signed with the San Diego Chargers.

[Aftermath]

Vikings just blew their wad on Greg Jennings, 5 years $47.5 million, $18 million guaranteed.

[Jesus]

The pats are building the oldest D in the NFL

[mdrake34]

(03-15-2013 08:29 PM)Aftermath Wrote:  Vikings just blew their wad on Greg Jennings, 5 years $47.5 million, $18 million guaranteed.

LOL, after their GM has been talking about how you build teams through the draft and don't make splashy FA signings.

(03-15-2013 08:59 PM)Jesus Wrote:  The pats are building the oldest D in the NFL

Their D is always ancient. I guess Belichek likes the older guys better, they listen better I suppose.