The NFL Free Agency thread part 2

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you gotta move with the times. did you want all the rams FAs to leave?

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I get that McLeod isn't worth that amount of money and I'm the biggest McLeod honk in the world -- but Barron was monster for us and is just getting into his prime, clearly we drew the line with Janoris and McLeod and felt they were replaceable - but there is nobody else like Mark Barron in his draft who can keep the machine rolling out of the gate and with Hayes we minimize the need to take a DE #1 at 15
This is shaping up perfectly - going hard for the QB of our dreams with the first and stockpiling DT's and DB's in the later rounds
 
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NFL free agency: Grading every deal

BY GREG A. BEDARD

http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/03/08/nfl-free-agency-grades-rumors-contracts

The NFL’s free agency frenzy begins this week with the start of a new league year, and the dominos have already begun to fall as teams restock their rosters for 2016. Below, we grade every big deal with an emphasis on scheme fit—and the caveat that contract terms and guaranteed money amounts aren’t always what they seem. (Note: All contract terms are reported figures.)


Rams re-sign LB Mark Barron

Details: Five-year, $45 million deal. Barron flourished when the Rams moved him from safety to linebacker, but was he really good enough to earn $9 million per season (Lavonte David tops linebackers at $10 million/year)? That’s a lot of dough, and I’m not sure Barron will earn it. Grade: C+

Texans sign G Jeff Allen

Details: Four-year, $28 million deal. After losing Brandon Brooks to the Eagles, Houston scooped up Jeff Allen of the Chiefs to replace him. Allen gets a year and a million less per season than Brooks, but even then, it’s tough to justify paying Allen this much, since he’s had injury problems the last two seasons. The upside? He can play guard or tackle, and the Texans needed help at both. Grade: B-

Rams re-sign DE William Hayes

Details: Three-year, $21 million deal. The Rams managed to get good value on Hayes, an underrated player who has started to come into his own. In this situation, continuity should prove beneficial for the player and the team. Grade: A

Cardinals sign S Tyvon Branch

Details: Two-year, $10 million deal with $5 million guaranteed. This is a great move by GM Steve Keim (as usual) to get a solid player who revived his career with Kansas City. He’ll be perfect complement to Tyrann Mathieu at safety for the Cardinals, and it looks like they got good value on the deal. Grade: A

Lions re-sign DT Haloti Ngata

Details: Two-year deal. Ngata isn’t the player he once was with the Ravens—especially as a pass rusher,. But he’s still a darn good veteran in the middle of a line if he can stay healthy. Two years for him, at decent money I’m assuming, is a smart move by the Lions. Grade: B+

Texans sign RB Lamar Miller

Details: Four-year, $26 million deal with $14 million guaranteed. I don’t see any issues with the Texans paying that kind of money for a running back who has fewer than 800 touches in four years and who will be just 25 years old in April. He’s a perfect fit for what they do. Grade: A+

Eagles sign G Brandon Brooks

Details: Five-year, $40 million deal. Brooks had an average season last year but he’s capable of doing a lot more. The Eagles are banking on that, paying him a reported $40 million over five years. The contract is a little rich for a guard but I can understand why Philadelphia did it. Grade: B+

Texans sign QB Brock Osweiler

Details: Four-year, $72 million deal. Rand Getlin of NFL.com had the surprising news of the day: Osweiler called the Broncos’ contract bluff and signed with the Texans. This is a huge coup for Houston, who desperately needed a quarterback after starting seven different guys under center since the 2013 season. Osweiler went 5–2 as a starter and showed in flashes that he can be the guy for a franchise. The big question will be whether or not Osweiler can handle Bill O’Brien’s complicated scheme. Grade: A

Jets sign RB Matt Forte

The Jets let Chris Ivory walk (he signed with the Jaguars) and replaced him with Matt Forte, which is an interesting strategy. Forte, who can do everything, is a better back right now over the plodding Ivory, but the 30-year-old has a lot of mileage on his tires. If the Jets got Forte for less than what Ivory got from the Jaguars, this could be a big win for New York. Grade: B+

Bucs re-sign RB Doug Martin

Details: Five-year, $35.75 million deal with $15 million guaranteed. Doug Martin is a good running back who blends power and quickness, but he’s been inconsistent. Also, it’s always dangerous paying $7 million a year at that position. Grade: C

Steelers sign TE Ladarius Green

Ben Roethlisberger loves to use his tight ends, and with Heath Miller retiring, Green will fill an obvious hole here. There’s no question that the almost 26-year-old is a great athlete (6' 6", 240 pounds), but he’s never caught more than 37 passes in a season. Plus, there has to be a reason why San Diego didn’t buy in on Green. Grade: C+

Eagles sign QB Chase Daniel

Details: Three-year deal. Daniels, who was an understudy in New Orleans and Kansas City, makes a lot of sense for the Eagles. Not only does he give Philadelphia a legit backup for the oft-injured Sam Bradford, but Daniel already knows the Eagles’ system from his time with coach Doug Pederson in Kansas City. Grade: B


Falcons sign C Alex Mack

Details: Five-year deal. Getting Mack to anchor the Falcons’ line is a home run. The money is market value, and Mack is the perfect guy to make Matt Ryan comfortable in the pocket. Plus, Mack knows Kyle Shanahan’s system from his days in Cleveland. Grade: A+

Giants sign NT Damon Harrison

Details: Five-years, $46.5 million with $24 million guaranteed. New York is paying the Jet big money, but Harrison is worth it. The 27-year-old is an outstanding middle-of-the-line player who is more athletic than most realize. The Giants should get bang for their buck. Grade: A+

Dolphins sign DE Mario Williams

Details: Two-year, $16 million deal. After posting double-digit sacks his first two seasons in Buffalo, Williams had five last year and openly complained about Rex Ryan’s defensive scheme. He is 31, so you wonder if he’s just on a downward career trajectory, but going short on years and money somewhat protects the Dolphins. Williams should be better as an end in Miami, and he should be a better fit than Olivier Vernon, who was tagged as the transition player and could be signed/traded by someone else. Grade: B+

Jaguars sign RB Chris Ivory

Details: According to NFL Network and ESPN.com, the deal is reportedly believed to be well above $6 million per season. Ivory, who will be 28 on March 22, is coming off a career year in just about every category. Ivory, who is a bruising back, is a perfect complement to T.J. Yeldon, and it’s a smart move to get him for that reason. However, $6 million for a good but not great back? That’s a little troubling. Grade: B

Raiders sign LB Bruce Irvin

Details: Four-year, $37 million deal with $12.5 million in the first year. Irvin, who recorded 22 sacks in four seasons with the Seahawks, is headed to Oakland, according to NFL Network. It will be interesting to see where he fits with the Raiders, who have an opening at end after Justin Tuck’s retirement. Irvin is 6' 3" and 260 pounds, but he plays smaller than that. Is he an end or linebacker? Grade: C+.

Chargers re-sign TE Antonio Gates

Details: Two-year, $12 million deal. Gates may be slowing down at age 35, but he’s still very productive and gives Philip Rivers a security blanket. It’s not surprising he sprung for a chance to close out his career with the Chargers. Grade: B+

Titans sign C Ben Jones

Details: Four-year, $17.5 million deal. A solid center with Tennessee, Jones was known more for his smarts and leadership than his blocking ability, but at center that’s not a bad place to start. Jones is a good player for Mariota to work with, and is an upgrade on Brian Schwenke, at least in the short term. Grade: B

Bengals re-sign S George Iloka

Details: Five-year, $30 million deal with $18 million over the first three years. With several Bengals on the market and going to different places, Cincinnati managed to retain one of their key players—S Reggie Nelson is also on the market—so this was a good move. Now Iloka, who will turn 26 later this month, will not skip a beat with Shawn Williams. Grade: A

Panthers re-sign RB Mike Tolbert

Details: Two-year deal worth nearly $4 million. There’s no reason for the stout halfback/fullback combo to go anywhere. In Tolbert, the Panthers have stability and a veteran who can fill in getting the bulk of the carries should the need arise. Grade: B

Vikings sign G Alex Boone

At 6' 8" and 300 pounds, Boone is a massive player that mostly played guard during his six years with the 49ers. The Vikings should gain a lot with Boone’s versatility because they could part with either of their two incumbent tackles, Matt Kalil and Phil Loadholt. Grade: B+

Steelers re-sign OL Ramon Foster

Details: Three-year deal. The move to bring back the 30-year-old left guard gives Pittsburgh a chance to keep intact all five members of the O-line that finished last season. That unit, maligned in the past, has developed nicely for the Steelers, so continuity is a good sign. Grade: A

Steelers sign TE Ladarius Green

Ben Roethlisberger loves to use his tight ends, and with Heath Miller retiring, Green will fill an obvious hole here. There’s no question that the almost 26-year-old is a great athlete (6' 6", 240 pounds), but he’s never caught more than 37 passes in a season. Plus, there has to be a reason why San Diego didn’t buy in on Green. Grade: C+

Cowboys re-sign LB Rolando McClain

Details: One-year, $5 million. Yes, he’s a bit unstable off the field (he was suspended four games last season plus his Oakland adventures), but on the field he’s an instinctive and smart football player. Cowboys protect themselves with a one-year commitment at $5 million. Grade: A

Lions sign WR Marvin Jones

After missing the entire 2014 season due to injury, he rebounded to post a career-high 65 catches in ’15. With Calvin Johnson retired, the Lions had a huge need, and at $8 million per season, it’s not an outrageous deal. Grade: A-

Giants sign CB Janoris Jenkins

Details: Five-year, $62.5 million deal. Jenkins, one of the biggest character risks in the 2012 draft, is going to the Big Apple. Look, the guy is talented and the Giants have a huge need at cornerback, but he’s extremely inconsistent; sometimes his play looks like he just doesn’t care. The first time that happens in New York (as opposed to St. Louis), watch out. And at $12 million per season? This is going to be interesting. Grade: C

Panthers re-sign DE Charles Johnson

Details: One-year, $3 million deal. A short commitment for a veteran leader who helped Carolina get to a Super Bowl. What’s not to like? Grade: A

49ers re-sign NT Ian Williams

Details: Five-year deal worth between $5 and $6 million a year. This deal is a no-brainer. Williams emerged as one of the best, young nose tackles in the league, and Chip Kelly loves to run a two-gap 3–4 defense. Grade: A

Chargers sign WR Travis Benjamin

Despite dealing with a quarterback circus in Cleveland, Travis Benjamin managed to catch a career-high 68 passes for 966 yards and five touchdowns in 2015. He’s only 26 and the Chargers needed someone to pair with Keenan Allen, especially with Michael Floyd a free agent. Still, there’s some unknown here. Can Benjamin excel in a new system? Can he do more than be a small, outside speed receiver? Grade: B

Ravens sign TE Benjamin Watson

Details: Two-year, $8 million deal. The 35-year-old is coming off a career year and is the ultimate pro. Watson is durable and can both catch and block. More importantly for the Ravens, he’s the perfect person to tutor young tight ends Maxx Williams and Crockett Gilmore. As long as the Ravens didn’t overcommit on money and years, this is a smart signing. Grade: B+

Colts re-sign TE Dwayne Allen

Details: Four-year, $29.4 million deal. The reported terms will give a lot of people pause, considering Allen caught just 16 passes last season and a total of 41 in the past two. However, the Colts are banking on the immense promise he showed as a rookie, when he not only caught 45 passes but showed very well as a blocker. He hasn’t been the same since he had surgery on both hips in 2013, but the Colts obviously think he’s not far off. Grade: B-

Bills re-sign OG Richie Incognito

Details: Three-year, $15.75 million deal. Probably a smart move for both teams. Incognito still has the lingering stain of the Dolphins scandal (and a bad reputation overall) on him, so he was probably always going to get better money from the Bills. They get their best lineman back with more work to do. Grade: A-

Giants re-sign DE Jason Pierre-Paul

Details: One-year deal worth up to $10.5 million. A win-win for both sides. Giants get one of the league’s top edge rushers (even after the accident that maimed his right hand), and Pierre-Paul gets a chance to have a great full season, then hit the free-agent market a year from now to get that last big contract. Grade: A-

Chiefs re-sign LB Tamba Hali

Details: Three-year deal. This is more likely a two-year contract or one with options, but it’s good to see a long-time veteran stay with a team. This also allows Kansas City to keep the Justin Houston-Dontari Poe-Hali triangle intact. The worry is that he continues to get beat up and can’t finish strong. Depends on the cash. Grade: B

Raiders sign OG Kelechi Osemele

Details: Five-year deal worth up to $60 million. Osemele, the top offensive lineman available, was going to get a lot of money, but $12 million? The Raiders can’t be paying him that to play guard, or else GM Reggie McKenzie has gone insane. Mostly a guard, Osemele filled in at left tackle for the Ravens last season and did well. But a full-time role at LT is a dangerous projection for a player with back surgery in his history. Grade B+

Chargers re-sign LT Joe Barksdale

Details: Four-year deal worth $22.2 million ($10.5 million guaranteed). The Chargers were mostly a disaster out the offensive line last year—outside of Barksdale. A bunch of right tackles (Browns’ Mitchell Schwartz at the top of the list) could have started a game of musical chairs, but it’s usually good to stay where you are. Solid player, solid value. Grade: B

Jaguars sign DE Malik Jackson

Details: Six-year, $90 million deal with $42 million guaranteed. A player coming into his prime, and a team desperate for more pass rush. What’s not to love? Concern is what kind of player is Jackson going to be now that he's gotten paid and now that he's away from Broncos line coach Bill Kollar, who took Jackson to another level? Also, Jackson was a DT in Denver. Jaguars likely move him to end. Jaguars now can put Jackson at end, Sen’Derrick Marks and Roy Miller inside, and Dante Fowler on the other side. Pretty good line. Grade: A-
 
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NFL free agency: Grading every deal

BY GREG A. BEDARD

http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/03/08/nfl-free-agency-grades-rumors-contracts

The NFL’s free agency frenzy begins this week with the start of a new league year, and the dominos have already begun to fall as teams restock their rosters for 2016. Below, we grade every big deal with an emphasis on scheme fit—and the caveat that contract terms and guaranteed money amounts aren’t always what they seem. (Note: All contract terms are reported figures.)


Rams re-sign LB Mark Barron

Details: Five-year, $45 million deal. Barron flourished when the Rams moved him from safety to linebacker, but was he really good enough to earn $9 million per season (Lavonte David tops linebackers at $10 million/year)? That’s a lot of dough, and I’m not sure Barron will earn it. Grade: C+

Texans sign G Jeff Allen

Details: Four-year, $28 million deal. After losing Brandon Brooks to the Eagles, Houston scooped up Jeff Allen of the Chiefs to replace him. Allen gets a year and a million less per season than Brooks, but even then, it’s tough to justify paying Allen this much, since he’s had injury problems the last two seasons. The upside? He can play guard or tackle, and the Texans needed help at both. Grade: B-

Rams re-sign DE William Hayes

Details: Three-year, $21 million deal. The Rams managed to get good value on Hayes, an underrated player who has started to come into his own. In this situation, continuity should prove beneficial for the player and the team. Grade: A

Cardinals sign S Tyvon Branch

Details: Two-year, $10 million deal with $5 million guaranteed. This is a great move by GM Steve Keim (as usual) to get a solid player who revived his career with Kansas City. He’ll be perfect complement to Tyrann Mathieu at safety for the Cardinals, and it looks like they got good value on the deal. Grade: A

Lions re-sign DT Haloti Ngata

Details: Two-year deal. Ngata isn’t the player he once was with the Ravens—especially as a pass rusher,. But he’s still a darn good veteran in the middle of a line if he can stay healthy. Two years for him, at decent money I’m assuming, is a smart move by the Lions. Grade: B+

Texans sign RB Lamar Miller

Details: Four-year, $26 million deal with $14 million guaranteed. I don’t see any issues with the Texans paying that kind of money for a running back who has fewer than 800 touches in four years and who will be just 25 years old in April. He’s a perfect fit for what they do. Grade: A+

Eagles sign G Brandon Brooks

Details: Five-year, $40 million deal. Brooks had an average season last year but he’s capable of doing a lot more. The Eagles are banking on that, paying him a reported $40 million over five years. The contract is a little rich for a guard but I can understand why Philadelphia did it. Grade: B+

Texans sign QB Brock Osweiler

Details: Four-year, $72 million deal. Rand Getlin of NFL.com had the surprising news of the day: Osweiler called the Broncos’ contract bluff and signed with the Texans. This is a huge coup for Houston, who desperately needed a quarterback after starting seven different guys under center since the 2013 season. Osweiler went 5–2 as a starter and showed in flashes that he can be the guy for a franchise. The big question will be whether or not Osweiler can handle Bill O’Brien’s complicated scheme. Grade: A

Jets sign RB Matt Forte

The Jets let Chris Ivory walk (he signed with the Jaguars) and replaced him with Matt Forte, which is an interesting strategy. Forte, who can do everything, is a better back right now over the plodding Ivory, but the 30-year-old has a lot of mileage on his tires. If the Jets got Forte for less than what Ivory got from the Jaguars, this could be a big win for New York. Grade: B+

Bucs re-sign RB Doug Martin

Details: Five-year, $35.75 million deal with $15 million guaranteed. Doug Martin is a good running back who blends power and quickness, but he’s been inconsistent. Also, it’s always dangerous paying $7 million a year at that position. Grade: C

Steelers sign TE Ladarius Green

Ben Roethlisberger loves to use his tight ends, and with Heath Miller retiring, Green will fill an obvious hole here. There’s no question that the almost 26-year-old is a great athlete (6' 6", 240 pounds), but he’s never caught more than 37 passes in a season. Plus, there has to be a reason why San Diego didn’t buy in on Green. Grade: C+

Eagles sign QB Chase Daniel

Details: Three-year deal. Daniels, who was an understudy in New Orleans and Kansas City, makes a lot of sense for the Eagles. Not only does he give Philadelphia a legit backup for the oft-injured Sam Bradford, but Daniel already knows the Eagles’ system from his time with coach Doug Pederson in Kansas City. Grade: B


Falcons sign C Alex Mack

Details: Five-year deal. Getting Mack to anchor the Falcons’ line is a home run. The money is market value, and Mack is the perfect guy to make Matt Ryan comfortable in the pocket. Plus, Mack knows Kyle Shanahan’s system from his days in Cleveland. Grade: A+

Giants sign NT Damon Harrison

Details: Five-years, $46.5 million with $24 million guaranteed. New York is paying the Jet big money, but Harrison is worth it. The 27-year-old is an outstanding middle-of-the-line player who is more athletic than most realize. The Giants should get bang for their buck. Grade: A+

Dolphins sign DE Mario Williams

Details: Two-year, $16 million deal. After posting double-digit sacks his first two seasons in Buffalo, Williams had five last year and openly complained about Rex Ryan’s defensive scheme. He is 31, so you wonder if he’s just on a downward career trajectory, but going short on years and money somewhat protects the Dolphins. Williams should be better as an end in Miami, and he should be a better fit than Olivier Vernon, who was tagged as the transition player and could be signed/traded by someone else. Grade: B+

Jaguars sign RB Chris Ivory

Details: According to NFL Network and ESPN.com, the deal is reportedly believed to be well above $6 million per season. Ivory, who will be 28 on March 22, is coming off a career year in just about every category. Ivory, who is a bruising back, is a perfect complement to T.J. Yeldon, and it’s a smart move to get him for that reason. However, $6 million for a good but not great back? That’s a little troubling. Grade: B

Raiders sign LB Bruce Irvin

Details: Four-year, $37 million deal with $12.5 million in the first year. Irvin, who recorded 22 sacks in four seasons with the Seahawks, is headed to Oakland, according to NFL Network. It will be interesting to see where he fits with the Raiders, who have an opening at end after Justin Tuck’s retirement. Irvin is 6' 3" and 260 pounds, but he plays smaller than that. Is he an end or linebacker? Grade: C+.

Chargers re-sign TE Antonio Gates

Details: Two-year, $12 million deal. Gates may be slowing down at age 35, but he’s still very productive and gives Philip Rivers a security blanket. It’s not surprising he sprung for a chance to close out his career with the Chargers. Grade: B+

Titans sign C Ben Jones

Details: Four-year, $17.5 million deal. A solid center with Tennessee, Jones was known more for his smarts and leadership than his blocking ability, but at center that’s not a bad place to start. Jones is a good player for Mariota to work with, and is an upgrade on Brian Schwenke, at least in the short term. Grade: B

Bengals re-sign S George Iloka

Details: Five-year, $30 million deal with $18 million over the first three years. With several Bengals on the market and going to different places, Cincinnati managed to retain one of their key players—S Reggie Nelson is also on the market—so this was a good move. Now Iloka, who will turn 26 later this month, will not skip a beat with Shawn Williams. Grade: A

Panthers re-sign RB Mike Tolbert

Details: Two-year deal worth nearly $4 million. There’s no reason for the stout halfback/fullback combo to go anywhere. In Tolbert, the Panthers have stability and a veteran who can fill in getting the bulk of the carries should the need arise. Grade: B

Vikings sign G Alex Boone

At 6' 8" and 300 pounds, Boone is a massive player that mostly played guard during his six years with the 49ers. The Vikings should gain a lot with Boone’s versatility because they could part with either of their two incumbent tackles, Matt Kalil and Phil Loadholt. Grade: B+

Steelers re-sign OL Ramon Foster

Details: Three-year deal. The move to bring back the 30-year-old left guard gives Pittsburgh a chance to keep intact all five members of the O-line that finished last season. That unit, maligned in the past, has developed nicely for the Steelers, so continuity is a good sign. Grade: A

Steelers sign TE Ladarius Green

Ben Roethlisberger loves to use his tight ends, and with Heath Miller retiring, Green will fill an obvious hole here. There’s no question that the almost 26-year-old is a great athlete (6' 6", 240 pounds), but he’s never caught more than 37 passes in a season. Plus, there has to be a reason why San Diego didn’t buy in on Green. Grade: C+

Cowboys re-sign LB Rolando McClain

Details: One-year, $5 million. Yes, he’s a bit unstable off the field (he was suspended four games last season plus his Oakland adventures), but on the field he’s an instinctive and smart football player. Cowboys protect themselves with a one-year commitment at $5 million. Grade: A

Lions sign WR Marvin Jones

After missing the entire 2014 season due to injury, he rebounded to post a career-high 65 catches in ’15. With Calvin Johnson retired, the Lions had a huge need, and at $8 million per season, it’s not an outrageous deal. Grade: A-

Giants sign CB Janoris Jenkins

Details: Five-year, $62.5 million deal. Jenkins, one of the biggest character risks in the 2012 draft, is going to the Big Apple. Look, the guy is talented and the Giants have a huge need at cornerback, but he’s extremely inconsistent; sometimes his play looks like he just doesn’t care. The first time that happens in New York (as opposed to St. Louis), watch out. And at $12 million per season? This is going to be interesting. Grade: C

Panthers re-sign DE Charles Johnson

Details: One-year, $3 million deal. A short commitment for a veteran leader who helped Carolina get to a Super Bowl. What’s not to like? Grade: A

49ers re-sign NT Ian Williams

Details: Five-year deal worth between $5 and $6 million a year. This deal is a no-brainer. Williams emerged as one of the best, young nose tackles in the league, and Chip Kelly loves to run a two-gap 3–4 defense. Grade: A

Chargers sign WR Travis Benjamin

Despite dealing with a quarterback circus in Cleveland, Travis Benjamin managed to catch a career-high 68 passes for 966 yards and five touchdowns in 2015. He’s only 26 and the Chargers needed someone to pair with Keenan Allen, especially with Michael Floyd a free agent. Still, there’s some unknown here. Can Benjamin excel in a new system? Can he do more than be a small, outside speed receiver? Grade: B

Ravens sign TE Benjamin Watson

Details: Two-year, $8 million deal. The 35-year-old is coming off a career year and is the ultimate pro. Watson is durable and can both catch and block. More importantly for the Ravens, he’s the perfect person to tutor young tight ends Maxx Williams and Crockett Gilmore. As long as the Ravens didn’t overcommit on money and years, this is a smart signing. Grade: B+

Colts re-sign TE Dwayne Allen

Details: Four-year, $29.4 million deal. The reported terms will give a lot of people pause, considering Allen caught just 16 passes last season and a total of 41 in the past two. However, the Colts are banking on the immense promise he showed as a rookie, when he not only caught 45 passes but showed very well as a blocker. He hasn’t been the same since he had surgery on both hips in 2013, but the Colts obviously think he’s not far off. Grade: B-

Bills re-sign OG Richie Incognito

Details: Three-year, $15.75 million deal. Probably a smart move for both teams. Incognito still has the lingering stain of the Dolphins scandal (and a bad reputation overall) on him, so he was probably always going to get better money from the Bills. They get their best lineman back with more work to do. Grade: A-

Giants re-sign DE Jason Pierre-Paul

Details: One-year deal worth up to $10.5 million. A win-win for both sides. Giants get one of the league’s top edge rushers (even after the accident that maimed his right hand), and Pierre-Paul gets a chance to have a great full season, then hit the free-agent market a year from now to get that last big contract. Grade: A-

Chiefs re-sign LB Tamba Hali

Details: Three-year deal. This is more likely a two-year contract or one with options, but it’s good to see a long-time veteran stay with a team. This also allows Kansas City to keep the Justin Houston-Dontari Poe-Hali triangle intact. The worry is that he continues to get beat up and can’t finish strong. Depends on the cash. Grade: B

Raiders sign OG Kelechi Osemele

Details: Five-year deal worth up to $60 million. Osemele, the top offensive lineman available, was going to get a lot of money, but $12 million? The Raiders can’t be paying him that to play guard, or else GM Reggie McKenzie has gone insane. Mostly a guard, Osemele filled in at left tackle for the Ravens last season and did well. But a full-time role at LT is a dangerous projection for a player with back surgery in his history. Grade B+

Chargers re-sign LT Joe Barksdale

Details: Four-year deal worth $22.2 million ($10.5 million guaranteed). The Chargers were mostly a disaster out the offensive line last year—outside of Barksdale. A bunch of right tackles (Browns’ Mitchell Schwartz at the top of the list) could have started a game of musical chairs, but it’s usually good to stay where you are. Solid player, solid value. Grade: B

Jaguars sign DE Malik Jackson

Details: Six-year, $90 million deal with $42 million guaranteed. A player coming into his prime, and a team desperate for more pass rush. What’s not to love? Concern is what kind of player is Jackson going to be now that he's gotten paid and now that he's away from Broncos line coach Bill Kollar, who took Jackson to another level? Also, Jackson was a DT in Denver. Jaguars likely move him to end. Jaguars now can put Jackson at end, Sen’Derrick Marks and Roy Miller inside, and Dante Fowler on the other side. Pretty good line. Grade: A-
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this bozo gives the barron signing a C because the rams overpaid yet gave the texan an A for paying $18m per year for a qb with only 8 starts and they weren't very good starts to boot.

clown alert.

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