Comments on: NFL eyes “signing day” for free agency http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Sat, 25 May 2013 00:57:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: jetnotjets http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2350440 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 02:59:35 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2350440 *livelihood

]]> By: jetnotjets http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2350437 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 02:56:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2350437 This is dumb. Youo not play with men’s lovelihood for TV ratings and internet buzz. NFL players are not kids vying for limited scholarship positions.These are grown men collecting paychecks for their families. You do not trivialize that with something as silly as a signing day when this is their profession. It’s hard enough to get a deal done as it is. Leave the system alone. The first day of free agency already has this element.The NFL front office just needs to stop with all this nonsense.Tradition still matters in this world.

]]> By: raiderapologist http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2350410 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 02:17:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2350410 logicalvoicesays says: Feb 22, 2013 3:15 PM

I’m so proud my franchise builds through the draft. Free Agency spenders always fall flat…look at Buffalo and Philadelphia. The NFL could learn from Snyder/Allen/Shanahan on how to build a winner.
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By building through the draft, logicalvoice means spending three first round picks and one second round pick on one guy. It might be a couple of years before a winner is determined.

]]> By: married2anfladdict http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2350348 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:03:51 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2350348 The NFL is a BUSINESS, they are in BUSINESS to make $$$, so lets not hate on the NFL for trying to make a dollar. On the other hand, I am surprised they didn’t think out of the box a little more on this one by making Signing Day unique to the NFL, versus mimicking College Signing Day. Another Goodell FAIL if you ask me!

]]> By: mackcarrington http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2350270 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:01:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2350270 Similar to a “Job Fair”. the NFL could have a “Signing Fair”. All of the teams would have tables and booths in some convention hall, and the free agents would walk around to all of the teams, getting offers and info on perspective teams. They could televise it and make a bonanza !!!!

]]> By: lostsok http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2350223 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:28:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2350223 It’s an interesting idea, but it won’t work. Agents want to drag negotiations out and work teams against each other. Trying to do something this streamlined will not fit their model one bit.

]]> By: toonloonboon http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2350218 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:23:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2350218 hey roger goodell, demaurice smith, and nfl owners……look! theres a dime on the ground!

now lets all watch them break each others necks, stop traffic, dive and fight for it.

]]> By: matthewcarlson1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2350187 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:05:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2350187 Ya know what? I actually like this. It is exciting when your team signs a big-name player and this would be fun. But there are usually only about 10 FAs that everyone cares about.

]]> By: NOLA in Focus http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2350162 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:46:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2350162 Guys. The Dan Snyder fan was being sarcastic. His joke was funny. Your Drew Brees wants an explanation jokes are not, at least any longer.

]]> By: johnnyb216 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2350120 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:20:17 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2350120 This is getting ridiculous. When will it ever be enough? The answer is, when money is involved, never. Why can’t they just leave things alone. Does anybody else carry a grudge about the way they destroyed the draft? Used to be a day where I could spend the whole day with my buddies, drink lots of beer and eat some awesome food without having to worry about going to work with a hangover the next day. Thanks for taking away one of the funnest Saturday’s of the off-season, Rodger. I think the nfl is starting to fly bit too close to the sun and troy aikman may be right about the future of the league’s popularity after all.

]]> By: 808raiderinparadise http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2350101 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:02:59 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2350101 FYI thats Eddie Vanderdoes going to Notre Dame. He scary D linemen,

]]> By: ranoversquarells http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2350094 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:00:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2350094 I for one like the idea. Just have to find a way to shield against “insiders” spilling the beans …

]]> By: vtsquirm http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2350082 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:50:08 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2350082 how many bad ideas can Goodell come up with? first you move the draft to prime time (angering fans everywhere), then you threaten an 18 game season (angering players everywhere), you screw the players union by conspiring to create an imaginary cap in the uncapped year, you threaten to move the Super bowl to London, you screw the Saints by penalizing them 2 second round picks and suspending their coach for the whole season based on information that has never been presented, you burn the illegal tapes showing that the Patriots cheated to win the Super Bowl by taping the Rams practice before the game. Am i missing anything?

I really wouldn’t mind someone cutting off your junk and feeding it to you.

]]> By: rpiotr01 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2350041 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:28:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2350041 Bad enough they make kids do it, what kind of narcissistic professional NFL player would go in for this kind of drivel, and as a GM, why would you want someone who engages is such “me first” behavior on your team to begin with?

]]> By: inteditrust http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2350029 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:22:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2350029 As long as Titus Young says “Welcome to Delicious” when he puts on that funny Culvers hat over the Hardees and McDonalds ones, it would all be worth it.

]]> By: bigdawg24 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2350024 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:20:45 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2350024 Why are you guys asking Pioli? He single-handedly flushed my beloved Kansas City Chiefs down the toilet.

His drafts were terrible: See Tyson Jackson, John Baldwin, Dontarie Poe, on and on and on and on….

]]> By: inteditrust http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2350015 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:18:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2350015 Real mature…..I don’t think anybody really wants to burn bridges by psyching out other teams with a hat wearing session, possibly even their former team. On the other hand, I guess it was pretty hilarious to watch Lebron make a total ass of himself…

]]> By: classyjacklambert http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2349974 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:00:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2349974 On top of all the examples everyone has already put about the redskins not building through the draft… What the hell has Dan Snyder ever won?

]]> By: fmwarner http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2349966 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:56:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2349966 logicalvoicesays says: Feb 22, 2013 3:15 PM

I’m so proud my franchise builds through the draft. Free Agency spenders always fall flat…look at Buffalo and Philadelphia. The NFL could learn from Snyder/Allen/Shanahan on how to build a winner.
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Yes, yes. Bruce Smith, Deion Sanders, Adam Archuleta, Dana Stubblefield, Jeremiah Trotter, Antwan Randle-El and of course Fat Albert.

All homegrown talents well worth the investment.

]]> By: giantssb42champs http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2349964 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:55:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2349964 I can see it now. $250 per ticket for Signing Day Fan Experience. Ugh.

]]> By: rcali http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2349945 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:51:51 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2349945 Yeah, maybe Lebron would like to chime in on what a bad idea this is.

]]> By: tincansailor981 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2349934 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:46:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2349934 How juvenile and transparently greedy. These are grown men, not high schoolers

]]> By: EJ http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2349931 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:45:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2349931 logicalvoicesays says: Feb 22, 2013 3:15 PM

I’m so proud my franchise builds through the draft. Free Agency spenders always fall flat…look at Buffalo and Philadelphia. The NFL could learn from Snyder/Allen/Shanahan on how to build a winner.

Through the draft? Your team has acquired many players that were drafted elsewhere and played for different teams, here is some: Briscoe/Bengals, Kettani/Patriots, Garcon/Colts, Morgan/49ers, Peterson/Rams, Montgomery/Panthers, Carriker/Rams, Fletcher/Rams, Hall/Falcons, Merriweather/Patriots, Forbath/Cowboys, Merling/Dolphins, Holland/Buccaneers, Brown/Saints, and that is just some of them. The Redskins are no different than the Bills or Philadelphia. NFL teams are mostly comprised of players drafted by other teams.

]]> By: skinsrock http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2349919 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:43:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2349919 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

]]> By: zeedoubleyou http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2349916 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:42:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2349916 The NFL already has this but they call it the NFL Draft.

If a team built through free agency ever strikes gold and wins the Super Bowl, fans might start caring about a Free Agency Signing Day.

]]> By: packerfan1000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2349908 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:40:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2349908 I’m so proud my franchise builds through the draft. Free Agency spenders always fall flat…look at Buffalo and Philadelphia. The NFL could learn from Snyder/Allen/Shanahan on how to build a winner.

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Ha! I thought this post was going to come from a Packer fan or something…then I saw Snyder and realized why all the thumbs down.

]]> By: silverhornet http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2349903 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:37:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2349903 legal tampering? lol…

]]> By: kash71 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2349889 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:32:40 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2349889 New TV contracts, a CBA in their favor, but the owners are still searching for ways to squeeze every possible penny out of the fans.

]]> By: blackandbluedivision http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2349888 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:32:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2349888 How many teams did Peyton Manning visit when he was a free agent? You want all of these players to travel the country in three days. Just for one day?

The NFL is doing too much in the name of making $$$. Where is the player input?

]]> By: buddysguys http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/22/nfl-eyes-signing-day-for-free-agency/#comment-2349882 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:27:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1752312#comment-2349882 fine by me just switch the draft back to Saturday Sunday…..or even a Friday, Saturday Sunday setup….please!!!!

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