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Clusterfuck Update 7/26: Free Agent Deals And McNabb To Vikings

Monty McMahon by Monty McMahon
July 26, 2011
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Donovan McNabb
Probably going from one shit team to another.

Although teams can’t begin signing free agents until Friday, they were able to negotiate with them beginning today. Several clubs took advantage and reached agreements with players.

Of course, the Green Bay Packers were not one of those clubs. That being said, some of today’s player movement will impact the Packers and their quest to repeat in 2011.

Here are the important developments. We will update as more come through.

The [intlink id=”35″ type=”category”]Minnesota Vikings[/intlink] have had discussions with the Washington Redskins about a trade for Donovan McNabb. At one point, the deal was said to be done, pending McNabb agreeing to a new contract. Later, it was reported the Vikings and Redskins had not agreed on compensation.

A source with knowledge of the discussions tells us that, while a trade may indeed happen, the report of a deal being in place between the Vikings and Redskins is premature. Per the source, no agreement has been reached on the compensation the Redskins would receive.

The Vikings see McNabb as a stopgap solution while rookie Christian Ponder learns the offense. We fully expect this deal to get done. We also fully expect the Vikings to finish last in the NFC North with or without McNabb.

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Former Packers quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is leaving the Seattle Seahawks. There have been separate rumors of him signing with Tennessee and Oakland.

Once the Seahawks learned of Hasselbeck’s intentions, they went out and signed former Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson and former Cardinals and Texans quarterback Matt Leinart, who played for coach Pete Carroll at USC.

Jackson and Leinart will compete with Charlie Whitehurst for Seattle’s starting job.

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The Carolina Panthers took one of the top pass rushers off the market by re-signing Charles Johnson to a six-year, $72 million deal that includes $30 million in guaranteed money.

That is insane money, but Johnson is only 25 and had 11.5 sacks for Carolina in 2010.

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Even though Devin Hester wanted the Chicago Bears to sign him, receiver Santana Moss re-signed with Washington.

There wasn’t much doubt about this one, considering Moss wanted to return and Washington wanted him back. He got a three-year deal worth $15 million.

Not bad for a 32-year-old receiver.

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The 49ers brought back former No. 1 overall pick Alex Smith on a one-year deal.

Smith can effectively be penciled in as the team’s starting quarterback this season, while rookie Colin Kaepernick develops.

The deal is reportedly worth $5 million.

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The Jaguars, who are looking to retool their defense, are reportedly going to sign former Bills linebacker Paul Posluszny.

Posluszny is a tackling machine, who racked up 151 stops last season, and a major upgrade for the Jaguars.

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And guess who was the first team to contact the prize of the free agent market, former Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha?

If you said the New York Jets, you win a chicken dinner.

New York would appeal to Asomugha both as a contender and because he wants to become an actor after football. It would also give the Jets the two best cornerbacks in the league with Darrelle Revis on the other side.

The Jets have also started negotiations to re-sign receiver Santonio Holmes.

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The [intlink id=”126″ type=”category”]Detroit Lions[/intlink] will go to camp with two kickers.

The team re-signed Dave Rayner, who took over for long-time kicker Jason Hanson after he got injured last year. Rayner signed a one-year deal.

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The San Diego Chargers signed former 49ers linebacker Takeo Spikes, who will play inside and shore up one of the weakest areas of their defense.

The Chargers had been a rumored landing spot for Nick Barnett.

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If I were Ted Thompson, I’d be putting in calls to Buffalo and San Francisco to see if they want Barnett.

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One of the second-tier cornerbacks is off the market. The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed Ike Taylor to a four-year deal.

The Lions were reportedly interested in Taylor.

Tags: Alex SmithBuffalo BillsCarolina PanthersCharles JohnsonCharlie WhitehurstChicago BearsChristian PonderColin KaepernickDave RaynerDetroit LionsDonovan McNabbfree agentsGreen Bay PackersIke TaylorJacksonville JaguarsJason HansonMatt HasselbeckMatt LeinartMinnesota VikingsNew York JetsNnamdi AsomughaPaul PoslusznyPittsburgh SteelersSan Francisco 49ersSantana MossSantonio HolmesSeattle SeahawksTarvaris JacksonWashington Redskins
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Comments 9

  1. Avatar for FrozenFanatic84 FrozenFanatic84 says:
    12 years ago

    hahahahahahahahaha bring it on McNabb! Can’t wait to watch Matthews break the single game sack total record on you!!!

  2. Avatar for iltarion iltarion says:
    12 years ago

    McNabb in Minny is awesome. Love the idea. Minny is going to suck and be comical at the same time.

    Haha… How can the Jets afford to spend $30 million on just their corners? They already had two really good ones in Revis and Cromartie. So, I really don’t see that as much of a change. I believe the Jets were over the cap though, so I still don’t think they can afford Asomughu. I bet they are hoping he’ll take an AFC Championship (the Jets perpetual resting place) discount.

    Carolina, a guy with 11.5 sacks in one season is worth $12 mil a year? Hahaha… come on!

    Typical Redskins debauchery. Santana Moss is an inconsistent and aging WR who really should be in the slot for the remainder of his career. I’ve give him $3 mil a year just out of respect, but the veteran’s minimum isn’t out of the question. The Redskins can ill afford to spend $5 mil a year on their #2 WR when they have other needs up and down their roster.

  3. Avatar for Andy Andy says:
    12 years ago

    because the jets really suffer on pass defense last year? That deal makes no sense but i’m all for other teams spending the house on players and then falling short.

  4. Avatar for Derek Derek says:
    12 years ago

    The McNabb negotiation is whats getting me through this week……. that’s funny stuff.

  5. Avatar for Landfill Landfill says:
    12 years ago

    4th and 26

  6. Avatar for dontfavreitup dontfavreitup says:
    12 years ago

    Typical Vikings. Don’t know how to develop their own QBs, so they pick up a washed up veteran.
    When’s the last time an over the hill QB has won the Super Bowl for the Vikings? Oh yeah, NEVER!
    Keep putting your future on hold Vikes, it will be hilarious to see your team continually struggle for the next decade.

  7. Avatar for Landfill Landfill says:
    12 years ago

    Right, because the Packers developed Rodgers by starting him immediately. Actually, I think he sat behind a washed up veteran for about 3 years. The fact of the matter is, the Vikings will be better with McNabb than a rookie trying to learn the NFL game amidst a lockout-shortened offseason.

  8. Avatar for FAVRE FAN FAVRE FAN says:
    12 years ago

    FAVRE!!!

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