SMC Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 This is very good news for the Jets. According to the NFL, a non-tendered RJA (a player not receiving a tender by his original team such as Sproles for the Chargers) is NOT an UFA. He's merely a FA. Thus, the Jets and the other Final 4 teams can sign them. I'm not saying the Jets should sign Sproles, just that a player such as him is an option. Under previous interpretation, I and others thought such players were not available to the Jets. Sproles is fair game for final eight teams Posted by Mike Florio on February 27, 2010 2:06 PM ET As the league moves closer and closer to the first uncapped year since 1993, the rules gradually are becoming clearer. That sounds a lot better than saying, "We screwed something up." On Friday, we suggested that the Chargers' decision not to offer the lowest-level restricted free agency tender to running back Darren Sproles might have been motivated by a desire to keep him from the Colts. As a final four team that is prevented from signing an unrestricted free agent until one is lost, the Colts nevertheless can pursue restricted free agents at will. The flaw in our thinking? The decision not to issue a restricted free agency tender to Sproles doesn't make him an unrestricted free agent. Per NFL director of corporate communications Dan Masonson, "If an RFA is not tendered, he's a free agent, but not a UFA. . . . So Final Eight teams can sign him." In this regard, the CBA isn't crystal clear. As best we can determine, a restricted free agent always is a "restricted free agent," regardless of whether their teams take advantage of the devices for restricting their movement. This means that the Colts and the Vikings and the Saints and the Jets and the Ravens and the Cardinals and the Cowboys can pursue Sproles without having to figure out how signing him might or might not fit within the restrictions of the Final Eight Plan. That same reality will apply to any other restricted free agent who receives no tender. So why wasn't Sproles tendered? Apparently, the Chargers believe that even the right of first refusal requires offering to Sproles 110 percent of his 2009 salary. (The union believes it does not.) In other words, we're not the only ones who have screwed something up. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Well with the JETS releasing Thomas Jones, we need a runnin back. Sproles seems to be a good option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 I got this from another site. These are the RFA who were nontendered and, thus, available to the Jets from other teams. Not saying any are good, just that they're available. NOTE, this list isn't finalized. The last day to offer RFA tenders is Thursday, March 4. We'll get a clear picture the. Claxton, Ben OG Arizona Cardinals ERFA - Released Green, Justin FB Arizona Cardinals RFA - Released Harris, Antoine FS Atlanta Falcons RFA - Released Peprah, Charlie SS Atlanta Falcons RFA - Released Clayton, Mark WR Baltimore Ravens RFA - Released Fitzhugh, Keith FS Baltimore Ravens ERFA - Released Jones, Edgar TE Baltimore Ravens ERFA - Released Lawrence, Matt RB Baltimore Ravens ERFA - Released Paschal, Marcus SS Baltimore Ravens ERFA - Released Hayden, Nick DT Carolina Panthers ERFA - Released Petitti, Rob OT Carolina Panthers RFA - Released Senn, Jordan LB Carolina Panthers ERFA - Released Wilson, C.J. CB Carolina Panthers RFA - Released Bell, Kahlil RB Chicago Bears ERFA - Released Bullocks, Josh S Chicago Bears RFA - Released Dvoracek, Dusty DT Chicago Bears RFA - Released Shaw, Tim LB Chicago Bears ERFA - Released Toeaina, Matt DT Chicago Bears ERFA - Released Coats, Daniel TE Cincinnati Bengals RFA - Released Foschi, John Paul TE Cincinnati Bengals RFA - Released Hodge, Abdul LB Cincinnati Bengals RFA - Released Jones, David CB Cincinnati Bengals RFA - Released Norman, Dennis OT Cincinnati Bengals RFA - Released Santucci, Dan OG Cincinnati Bengals RFA - Released Smith, Shaun DT Cincinnati Bengals RFA - Released Estandia, Greg TE Cleveland Browns RFA - Released Harrison, Arnold LB Cleveland Browns RFA - Released Steptoe, Syndric WR Cleveland Browns ERFA - Released Ventrone, Ray LB Cleveland Browns ERFA - Released Yates, Billy OG Cleveland Browns RFA - Released Gordon, Cletis CB Dallas Cowboys RFA - Released McQuistan, Pat OT Dallas Cowboys RFA - Released Preston, Duke OG Dallas Cowboys RFA - Released Procter, Cory OT Dallas Cowboys RFA - Released Suisham, Shaun PK Dallas Cowboys RFA - Released Smith, Le Kevin DT Denver Broncos RFA - Released Bryan, Copeland DE Detroit Lions RFA - Released Hilliard, Corey OT Detroit Lions ERFA - Released Hobbs, Kevin CB Detroit Lions RFA - Released Jennings, Adam WR Detroit Lions RFA - Released Kapinos, Jeremy P Green Bay Packers ERFA - Released Martin, Derrick CB Green Bay Packers RFA - Released Wynn, Deshawn RB Green Bay Packers ERFA - Released Bulman, Tim DT Houston Texans RFA - Released Busing, John S Houston Texans RFA - Released Moats, Ryan RB Houston Texans RFA - Released Baskett, Hank WR Indianapolis Colts RFA - Released Federkeil, Daniel OG Indianapolis Colts RFA - Released Francisco, Aaron CB Indianapolis Colts RFA - Released Hagler, Tyjuan LB Indianapolis Colts RFA - Released Madison, Anthony CB Indianapolis Colts RFA - Released Rushing, T.J. RB Indianapolis Colts RFA - Released Toudouze, Michael OT Indianapolis Colts ERFA - Released Cox, Kennard CB Jacksonville Jaguars ERFA - Released Greene, Courtney SS Jacksonville Jaguars ERFA - Released Peterson, Greg DE Jacksonville Jaguars RFA - Released Seward, Adam LB Jacksonville Jaguars RFA- Released Williamson, Troy WR Jacksonville Jaguars RFA - Released Battle, Jackie RB Kansas City Chiefs ERFA - Released Bradley, Mark WR Kansas City Chiefs RFA - Released Gutierrez, Matt QB Kansas City Chiefs ERFA - Released Ndukwe, Ikechuku OT Kansas City Chiefs RFA - Released Cook, Ryan OT Minnesota Vikings RFA - Released* Evans, Fred DT Minnesota Vikings RFA - Released* Frampton, Eric S Minnesota Vikings RFA - Released* Jackson, Tarvaris QB Minnesota Vikings RFA - Released* Paymah, Karl CB Minnesota Vikings RFA - Released* Tahi, Naufahu FB Minnesota Vikings RFA - Released* * Due to inability to maintain proper cap room to afford their RFA tenders, all tenders on Minnesota Vikings Restricted Free Agents are void and players will be added to the Free Agent pool. Taylor, Chris RB New England Patriots RFA - Released Ayodele, Remi DE New Orleans Saints RFA - Released Charleston, Jeff DE New Orleans Saints RFA - Released Mitchell, Marvin LB New Orleans Saints RFA - Released Reis, Chris S New Orleans Saints RFA - Released Torrance, Leigh CB New Orleans Saints RFA - Released Blackburn, Chase LB New York Giants RFA - Released Brown, C.C. S New York Giants RFA - Released Chandler, Scott TE New York Giants ERFA - Released Dockery, Kevin CB New York Giants RFA - Released Hagan, Derek WR New York Giants RFA - Released Johnson, D.J. CB New York Giants ERFA - Released Johnson, Darcy TE New York Giants ERFA - Released Moss, Sinorice WR New York Giants RFA - Released Ware, Danny RB New York Giants ERFA - Released Whimper, Guy OT New York Giants RFA - Released Wilkinson, Gerris LB New York Giants RFA - Released Alston, Jon LB Oakland Raiders RFA - Released Barnes, Khalif OT Oakland Raiders RFA - Released Brown, Ricky LB Oakland Raiders RFA - Released Eugene, Hiram S Oakland Raiders RFA - Released Frye, Charlie QB Oakland Raiders RFA - Released Lawton, Luke FB Oakland Raiders RFA - Released Losman, J.P. QB Oakland Raiders RFA - Released Morris, Chris C Oakland Raiders RFA - Released Watkins, Todd WR Oakland Raiders ERFA - Released Davis, Cary FB Pittsburgh Steelers RFA - Released Stapleton, Darnell OG Pittsburgh Steelers RFA - Released Garay, Antonio DE San Diego Chargers RFA - Released Ghiaciuc, Eric OC San Diego Chargers RFA - Released Harris, Marques LB San Diego Chargers RFA - Released Thomas, Dontarrious LB San Diego Chargers RFA - Released Whitehurst, Charlie QB San Diego Chargers RFA - Released Andrus, Shane K San Francisco 49ers ERFA - Released Clayton, Thomas RB San Francisco 49ers ERFA - Released Schmitt, Ricky K San Francisco 49ers ERFA - Released Adeyanju, Victor DE St. Louis Rams RFA - Released Bassey, Eric CB St. Louis Rams RFA - Released Butler, Quincy CB St. Louis Rams ERFA - Released Gado, Samkon RB St. Louis Rams RFA - Released Gibson, Gary DT St. Louis Rams RFA - Released Kent, Jordan WR St. Louis Rams ERFA - Released Martin, Ruvell WR St. Louis Rams RFA - Released Neill, Ryan LS St. Louis Rams RFA - Released Setterstrom, Mark OG St. Louis Rams RFA - Released Bradley, Mark WR Tampa Bay Bucs RFA - Released Clark, Brian WR Tampa Bay Bucs RFA - Released McCoy, Matt LB Tampa Bay Bucs RFA - Released Storer, Byron FB Tampa Bay Bucs ERFA - Released Wilson, Rod LB Tampa Bay Bucs RFA - Released Ball, Dave DE Tennessee Titans RFA - Released Baptiste, D'Anthony OG Washington Redskins RFA - Released Ganther, Quinton RB Washington Redskins ERFA - Released Montgomery, Will OG Washington Redskins RFA - Released Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Mark Clayton and Ryan Moats sparked my interest going down that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Moss, Sinorice WR New York Giants RFA - Released Whimper, Guy OT New York Giants RFA - Released Alston, Jon LB Oakland Raiders RFA - Released I'd give those 3 a look. Whimper might have some potential at RT, and Alston on STs. Maybe Moss is old enough for a slot look now. Uuuuum.....Anthony Montgomery for a late round pick please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I don't think RFA tenders have to be in until 3/5. There have been some leaks about what the Jets are going to do about guys like Leon and Brad Smith, but nothing's been officially released yet. Why isn't Darren Sproles on that list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Moss, Sinorice WR New York Giants RFA - Released Whimper, Guy OT New York Giants RFA - Released Alston, Jon LB Oakland Raiders RFA - Released I'd give those 3 a look. Whimper might have some potential at RT, and Alston on STs. Maybe Moss is old enough for a slot look now. Uuuuum.....Anthony Montgomery for a late round pick please. YES! Moss could be an option to fill that slot position we are all looking for. Whimper could be perfect for adding depth. Alston is probably too small to fit in a 34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aec4 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 The rule is very simple. We can sign anyone EXCEPT players who meet all of the below criteria: * Their contract ended after this past season * They have 6 or more years of accured service time. * They were not resigned by their teams Of course, if someone was tagged with a franchise tag or a restricted tender, we need to give the compensation or work out a trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I see my boy Will Mongomery was released by the Skins-he did OK for us after we went through the year of revolving door O-linemen. I actually watched his play at LG when we let what's-his-name go during TC...you know the guy they made stay in the rookies dorms-what was his name again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Mark Clayton and Ryan Moats sparked my interest going down that list. Me too. I wonder if Rex thinks that Mark Clayton can come in here and play the slot for this team. He would know, you'd imagine. Clayton sucked in Baltimore, but that may just be because he was miscast on the outside. Another name on that list that's intriguing is Thomas Clayton from the Niners. He was a pre-season stud in 07 and 08 but never got a shot b/c of Gore. Blew out his ACL last year, though. Still, a 225 lb. banger that might be worth a look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Me too. I wonder if Rex thinks that Mark Clayton can come in here and play the slot for this team. He would know, you'd imagine. Clayton sucked in Baltimore, but that may just be because he was miscast on the outside. Another name on that list that's intriguing is Thomas Clayton from the Niners. He was a pre-season stud in 07 and 08 but never got a shot b/c of Gore. Blew out his ACL last year, though. Still, a 225 lb. banger that might be worth a look? remember being on the boards when Clayton was coming out for the draft and how we pretty much ALL thought he was going to be a can't miss WR? Do you think he'd actually be better as a slot receiver TS, because I saw a guy that had bad hands in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 remember being on the boards when Clayton was coming out for the draft and how we pretty much ALL thought he was going to be a can't miss WR? Do you think he'd actually be better as a slot receiver TS, because I saw a guy that had bad hands in the playoffs. I remember him at Oklahoma and he looked alot like a slot receiver to me. Very quick, tough, and made a ton of plays in the middle of the field. Who knows, though. Maybe he got paid and said "screw it." Here's the scouting report on him coming out: Analysis: Positives... Very dangerous after the catch, showing excellent acceleration and a pull-away burst... Has quick feet to plant and make the first tackler miss... Best when lining up in a variety of slots, as he has the balance and body control to make the difficult catches from the inside slot or the quickness and lateral movement to be equally efficient on slants and fade routes... Has outstanding acceleration to uncover vs. man coverage and the speed to stretch and separate coming out of his stance... While not a blazer, he is sudden coming off the ball... Has the acceleration to run down poorly thrown passes... Pushes the field hard and closes the cushion quickly... Runs his routes aggressively, sticking it without any wasted movement... Reliable hands catcher who will not hesitate to extend for the ball in a crowd... Will sometimes revert to body catching, but he can reach out and go back and low to adjust... Has impressive vision and instinct as a ballcarrier, displaying the balance and hip wiggle to make defenderse miss.... Very aggressive blocker who is not shy to throw himself into the fray (see 2003 Texas game, where he registered twelve knockdowns).... Has the tools to be very effective at an inside slot... Shows good double moves to elude defenders in zone coverage... Despite his size, he uses his hands effectively to get a clean release off the line and dictate the route's progression... Has the sudden burst in his second gear to gain big yardage after the catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 I don't think RFA tenders have to be in until 3/5. There have been some leaks about what the Jets are going to do about guys like Leon and Brad Smith, but nothing's been officially released yet. Why isn't Darren Sproles on that list? No one said the list was final. In the coming days we'll see how things shake out. And you're right about the deadline. The last day to extend RFA tenders is Thursday, March 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I remember him at Oklahoma and he looked alot like a slot receiver to me. Very quick, tough, and made a ton of plays in the middle of the field. Who knows, though. Maybe he got paid and said "screw it." Here's the scouting report on him coming out: ...and he's a player still in his prime and has (playoff) experience as a starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Me too. I wonder if Rex thinks that Mark Clayton can come in here and play the slot for this team. He would know, you'd imagine. Clayton sucked in Baltimore, but that may just be because he was miscast on the outside. Another name on that list that's intriguing is Thomas Clayton from the Niners. He was a pre-season stud in 07 and 08 but never got a shot b/c of Gore. Blew out his ACL last year, though. Still, a 225 lb. banger that might be worth a look? If they bring in a RB it has to be a banger. With Leon, we do not need a Sproles. We need someone to share the load with Greene, who tends to get nicked up, and whose punishing style both helps and hurts him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 If they bring in a RB it has to be a banger. With Leon, we do not need a Sproles. We need someone to share the load with Greene, who tends to get nicked up, and whose punishing style both helps and hurts him. You know who would be a huge star here? Toby Gerhart. NY loooooves it a caucasian running back who can play, and there'd be no pressure on him to be a feature back here. Remember when the Giants had that guy Sean Bennett? He scored on 55-yard screen pass in a pre-season game one year and I think most Giants fans had him in the Hall of Fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 If they bring in a RB it has to be a banger. With Leon, we do not need a Sproles. We need someone to share the load with Greene, who tends to get nicked up, and whose punishing style both helps and hurts him. Agree. If the Jets sniff around Sproles at all, it would be a sign to me that they were very actively trying to move Leon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Agree. If the Jets sniff around Sproles at all, it would be a sign to me that they were very actively trying to move Leon. Think about this in trade terms, though. You'd be exchanging Leon and his broken leg for Sproles and a second round pick. You'd HAVE to make that deal every time, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Think about this in trade terms, though. You'd be exchanging Leon and his broken leg for Sproles and a second round pick. You'd HAVE to make that deal every time, no? Oh yeah, absolutely. If they wanted to go this route, they'd probably be willing to take a 3rd, or even a 4th, for Leon once they had Sproles in the fold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Oh yeah, absolutely. If they wanted to go this route, they'd probably be willing to take a 3rd, or even a 4th, for Leon once they had Sproles in the fold. I like it too because I think Sproles is better in the pattern than Leon probably is. Leon's great with the ball in his hands, but I don't think he'll ever be that big backfield receiving threat we both want on this team to help Sanchez. That said, if they could find a big back that can catch, there's your perfect world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Clayton sucked ass in Baltimore. He'll probably suck ass here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Mark Clayton and Ryan Moats sparked my interest going down that list. Ray Ventrone sparked my interest... but 1) he's a safety not a LB, and 2) he's basically a depth pick-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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