Free agency thread

[dbair1967]

Very interesting:

Nathan Jahnke ‏@PFF_NateJahnke
Eric Winston allowed just three sacks in 2012. Every other RT with 3 or less sacks allowed played fewer pass block snaps than Winston.
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[Irving Cowboy]

Report: Raiders expected to release Rolando McClain
Posted by Mike Wilkening on March 6, 2013, 9:17 PM EST

The Raiders appear ready to let go of their most recent first-round pick.

According to Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle, “all indications are” the Raiders will release middle linebacker Rolando McClain on Tuesday, the start of the 2013 league year. Per the Chronicle report, releasing McClain on Tuesday will result in a salary-cap hit of more than $7 million, but the penalty can be taken over two seasons.

Just 23, McClain has started 38 games in three seasons for Oakland. However, he served a two-game team suspension for detrimental conduct, and he has had multiple off-field incidents.

The first linebacker and fifth defensive player taken in the 2010 draft, McClain could get some looks simply on the promise he showed in the not-so-distant past at the University of Alabama. He’s also two seasons removed from a 99-tackle, five-sack season for the Raiders. Nevertheless, if indeed he’s released, it will be an inglorious development for a player drafted after Joe Haden and before C.J. Spiller a little less than three years ago.

 

[Hoofbite]

The Texans, okay. Why was I thinking the Eagles.

Winston Justice?

 

[Cowboysrule122]

Winston Justice?

Eric Winston, Winston Justice. Same thing.

 

[Midswat]

Eric Winston would be a great pickup, but I'd say he goes to the highest bidder.

Wasn't Kyle Shannahan with the Texans while Winston was? And doesn't Washington have a need at Tackle?

Seems like a logical destination for him.

 

[Midswat]

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Chargers will be releasing LB Takeo Spikes today, per league source. Spikes plans to play in 2013.

 

[Hoofbite]

Eric Winston would be a great pickup, but I'd say he goes to the highest bidder.

Wasn't Kyle Shannahan with the Texans while Winston was? And doesn't Washington have a need at Tackle?

Seems like a logical destination for him.

I don't think Washington has a need unless their RT who missed all of last year is done for good. Jammal Brown, I think.

I guess if they think he can't come back they might make a move but he's not all that expensive and not all that bad.

 

[Hoofbite]

Report: Raiders expected to release Rolando McClain
Posted by Mike Wilkening on March 6, 2013, 9:17 PM EST

The Raiders appear ready to let go of their most recent first-round pick.

According to Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle, “all indications are” the Raiders will release middle linebacker Rolando McClain on Tuesday, the start of the 2013 league year. Per the Chronicle report, releasing McClain on Tuesday will result in a salary-cap hit of more than $7 million, but the penalty can be taken over two seasons.

Just 23, McClain has started 38 games in three seasons for Oakland. However, he served a two-game team suspension for detrimental conduct, and he has had multiple off-field incidents.

The first linebacker and fifth defensive player taken in the 2010 draft, McClain could get some looks simply on the promise he showed in the not-so-distant past at the University of Alabama. He’s also two seasons removed from a 99-tackle, five-sack season for the Raiders. Nevertheless, if indeed he’s released, it will be an inglorious development for a player drafted after Joe Haden and before C.J. Spiller a little less than three years ago.

I remember the zone have a raging hard on for the guy.

 

[Sam I Am]

Winston, eh? Didn't he play for Philly too?

You're thinking of Winston Justice.

 

[Cowboysrule122]

You're thinking of Winston Justice.

Yeah, you're a little late to the party. I realized this already. :howdy