2018 Free Agency

[grandy]

Looks like Keenum is going to Denver

 

[grandy]

Tavon Wilson back. 2 years, $7 million

https://mobile.twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/973557237070356481

 

[everyoneneedsasmil]

I hope we don't get Butler. I've never been impressed with him. I get he made that one great play in the Superbowl. However he really has done little else.

At best he seems to be an average #2. However I feel based on name and that one play he will be paid a lot more. Pass on him.

I hope we do, but that this year significantly reduced his cost. This last year he was poor by his standards, but average overall. But since he became a starter in NE, he's actual been one of the better corners (better than most #1s) in the league.

That play in the super bowl is remembered more by fans than front offices. He's actually a good cb, and I'd love our secondary with him as the #2

 

[inkfreq]

I hope we do, but that this year significantly reduced his cost. This last year he was poor by his standards, but average overall. But since he became a starter in NE, he's actual been one of the better corners (better than most #1s) in the league.

That play in the super bowl is remembered more by fans than front offices. He's actually a good cb, and I'd love our secondary with him as the #2

Agreed. Butler was arguably the Patriots best defensive player last year at any position. There is a reason the entire world was shocked when he was benched in the Super Bowl.

 

[kalinecountry]

Former Lions’ DT Haloti Ngata intends to sign a one-year deal with Eagles, per Adam Schefter.

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/03/eagles-to-sign-dt-haloti-ngata
Eagles To Sign DT Haloti Ngata.
ProFootballRumors

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018...gata-agrees-to-sign-with-philadelphia-eagles/
Haloti Ngata agrees to sign with Philadelphia Eagles.
Lionswire

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.si.com/nfl-free-agents-rankings-by-position-2018
NFL Free Agency 2018 Guide and Tracker.
MMQBSI

 

[tomdalton22]

Looks like Cousins likely going to MN

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...gn-former-washington-redskins-qb-kirk-cousins

I think this is clearly an upgrade. I think MN is the clear favorite in the division next year.

 

[brewer229]

Agreed. Butler was arguably the Patriots best defensive player last year at any position. There is a reason the entire world was shocked when he was benched in the Super Bowl.

Based on what? There were a lot of Patriots games on TV, the ones I saw I never thought, wow Butler is making some plays. Stephon Gilmore looked better than Butler, also went up against the #1 more often.

People were shocked he was benched because he was a starter and not listed on the injury report, not because he was their best player.


Edit:
Looked it up on PFF, show Buter as the #51 rated CB. Which would put him as an averageish #2.
Gilmore was #7
Slay was #11.

He would be an improvement over Lawson, but I still feel people will pay too much for him.

Rashaan Melvin
Patrick Robinson

Are two CBs I would look at before Butler.

 

[grandy]

Devon Kennard to the Lions, 3 years $18.75 million

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/03/13/devon-kennard-expected-to-sign-with-lions/

 

[grandy]

Trey Burton to the Bears

https://mobile.twitter.com/RapSheet/status/973579473944809476

 

[inkfreq]

Lions add former Bears ILB Christian Jones for 2 years

 

[inkfreq]

http://www.nfl.com/freeagency#tab=rankings

Malcom Butler ranked the #9 overall free agent by NFL.com

"A relative down year and Shakespearean-tragedy ending to his Patriots career in the Super Bowl could keep Butler's price down. Smart teams will pounce, knowing he was a top-10 cornerback in 2015 and '16."

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018/3/13/17114638/report-detroit-lions-to-sign-lb-devon-kennard
Detroit Lions to sign LB Devon Kennard.
The Detroit Lions have made their first defensive signing in free agency.
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...-to-sign-bears-lb-christian-jones-2-year-deal
Detroit Lions to sign Bears LB Christian Jones to 2-year deal.
The Lions have agreed to terms with another linebacker.
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...ctions-analysis-devon-kennard-christian-jones
Detroit Lions 2018 free agency: Immediate reactions, analysis to Devon Kennard, Christian Jones signings.
A look at the instant reactions to the Lions’ two LB signings.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018...edge-devon-kennard-joining-the-detroit-lions/
Instant analysis of EDGE Devon Kennard joining the Detroit Lions.
LionsWire

Recently signed #Lions LB Christian Jones only missed 1 tackle in the run game last year.
Best for all #NFL inside LBs that that played at least 150 snaps in the run game.

 

[mhughes0021]

Needed lb depth. Kennard is interesting cause he was more of a de in usc... could see some 3-4.

 

[kalinecountry]

According to PFF and @PFF_Brett, Devon Kennard was mainly an edge rusher in 2017. Hybrid DE/OLB.
Actually graded lower than Whitehead. But different positions.

 

[tonyballs]

Needed lb depth. Kennard is interesting cause he was more of a de in usc... could see some 3-4.

Apparently he's a pretty good coverage LB as well.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

According to PFF and @PFF_Brett, Devon Kennard was mainly an edge rusher in 2017. Hybrid DE/OLB.
Actually graded lower than Whitehead. But different positions.

I think he will fill the Kyle Van Noy role in our defense. Which is ironic? because? well? you know?

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...t-nfl-free-agency-moves-mean-detro/421511002/
Detroit Lions free agency: How Tuesday's moves will impact Lions in 2018.
Freep

and in other team news; Now official: Packers have released Jordy Nelson.