Getty ImagesAfter the 2011 lockout ended and the league allowed teams to negotiate with free agents before actually signing them, the term “agreement in principle” became commonplace.
Though not enforceable until signed, some teams were announcing the tentative deals, presumably to ensure that the player or his agent would not renege.
Now that the NFL is launching a three-day legal tampering window, the key term will be “agreement in principle.” Even though contracts can’t be signed until Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. ET, non-binding deals can be struck — like the non-binding arrangement between the 49ers and Chiefs to trade Alex Smith once the new league year begins.
With the league trying to create an NCAA-style “signing day,” it’s safe to say teams will be discouraged from announcing agreements in principle with players who can’t be signed until Tuesday. Still, it’s inevitable that word of agreements in principle will leak; even if teams don’t issue a press release, they’ll be wise to get the word out, so that other teams will back off.
That said, any agreements reached before Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. ET will have to happen without the player visiting the team, or even directly talking to the team. No visits may occur until free agency officially opens; indeed, travel arrangements can’t even be made until checkered flag officially has been waved.
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And I thought the expression was “Of course I’ll respect you in the morning ”
by the way the check is in the mail.
Predictions:
Kansas City Chiefs reach “Agreement in principle” with William Moore
Kansas City Chiefs reach “Agreement in principle” with Sean Smith
Seattle Seahawks reach “Agreement in principle” with Mike Wallace
Seattle Seahawks reach “Agreement in principle” with Greg Jennings
Seattle Seahawks reach “Agreement in principle” with John Abraham
Seattle Seahawks vs. Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl
That’s the second time you’ve referred to the checkered flag.
It’s the green flag you’re looking for. The checkered signals the END of the race.
You’re welcome.
Lions will be talking to some WR and SS
Nobody really cares about a green flag or a checkered flag. Seriously, watching cars follow each other and make left turns all afternoon long while spitting tobacco juice, drinking cheap beer, and shaving each others backs while the men folk skin the road kill isn’t any fun.
Miami Dolphins “Agreement In Principle with Mike Wallace”
I’m hoping for some crazy trades . Predicting Revis goes to Bucs.
Get used to the not-as-witty-as-Florio-thinks phrase “three day tampering window”. You’ll hear it a lot this weekend.
Predictions:
Kansas City Chiefs reach “Agreement in principle” with William Moore
Kansas City Chiefs reach “Agreement in principle” with Sean Smith
Seattle Seahawks reach “Agreement in principle” with Mike Wallace
Seattle Seahawks reach “Agreement in principle” with Greg Jennings
Seattle Seahawks reach “Agreement in principle” with John Abraham
Seattle Seahawks vs. Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl
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Reallity or Déjà vu
Kansas City Chiefs cut William Moore
Kansas City Chiefs cut Sean Smith
Kansas City Chiefs cut Mike Wallace
Kansas City Chiefs cut Greg Jennings
Kansas City Chiefs cut John Abraham
after going 2-14 for the 2013 season
just like what they did with all their 2012 FA signings