I would be interested in Allen as TE3 if we don't fill that spot via the draft. He played great early on and with Reich as his coach...

Walk Worthy,

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Hey Sherck did you get my PM ?
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Ian Rapoport
Source: The #Cowboys are franchise tagging star pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence.

There goes that, not that it was ever a real possibility.

I do think he's likely to be irate over being tagged, I also don't think it's likely that Ballard will pay the bounty in draft picks the Cowboys would be demanding.

They probably just tagged him while they work on a contract.

I think we all knew getting a pass rusher in free agency was going to be highly unlikely. Maybe they take a shot at Trey Flowers although I would imagine he follows Brian Flores in Miami.

Miami has some cap issues, but I'm sure there are ways they could make some room. Regardless, Flowers will be in high demand, likely taking his price range outside Ballard's comfort zone.

Report: Chiefs Releasing Veteran OLB Justin Houston

http://bit.ly/2UiaJXu

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Source: The Seahawks have franchised DE Frank Clark.

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Not surprising. Kansas City is trying to get their roster in order for next offseason when they try to extend Patrick Mahomes. They are talking about making him the highest paid QB with the extension.

Sign him, Ballard!

(Damn you Smitty beating me to it, I almost started its own separate thread)

Looks like Ballard will be sitting on a big pile of money next year as well.

Adam Schefter‏Verified account @AdamSchefter
Falcons placed franchise tag on DT Grady Jarrett, per source.

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I don't think the Colts will be in Houston's market for several reasons:

1) He's already 30.
2) Injury history the last few years.
3) Can he play DE in a 4-3?

I expect the 49ers or Jets to sign Houston.

I would hate to be a Giants fan. Gettleman is killing that franchise.

I expect Ballard to be involved in the bidding, but I could see it going outside his comfort zone.

They did hand Johnathan Hankins stupid money so I do wonder if the perception that they're thrifty might be a bit overblown.

Then again, that could've solidified Ballard's current approach and made him that much more unlikely to make an exception going forward.

3/$27MM isn't "stupid money." Collins is probably going to command at least 5/$60MM with a lot more in guarantees.

He seems to have a strangely robust market for some reason:

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...its-this-week/

Justin Houston anyone?

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ustin-houston/

For just money and at a reasonable price, yes. Gives the Colts a stopgap in case they're unable to get an edge rusher in the draft.

CJ Mosley anyone?

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/sta...500377600?s=21

Puck, can you get Twitter embedding on here?

Since all the good pass rushers got tagged, does anyone think there's a chance the Colts could go after Anthony Barr as a DE? He was supposed to be a really good pass rusher, but the Vikings chose to use him as an off the ball LB. He has all the traits the Colts look for in a pass rushing DE, mostly he's long and fast, and in the worst case scenario, you could just line him up next to Leonard at LB. Thoughts?

I'd honestly rather have Kwon Alexander for cheaper. He's a better fit for what the Colts are trying to do.

Maybe Ballard can pull out a trick and move up for sweatt

If by "trick", you mean "give up next year's 1", I suppose he could.

I’d be ok with that, otherwise we end up with trey Flowers. I’d rather have a young freak athlete for the next 5 years atleast

Ezekiel Ansah could draw some interest.

I hate giving up picks ... [emoji41]

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And we’re not amongst them:

He's not as good as his 40 time. That says more about how insane it is for him to run a low 4.4 at 260 lbs than it does about his play though. He is probably the 4th or 5th best edge rusher in this class behind Nick Bosa, Josh Allen, Brian Burns, maybe Clelin Ferrell.

I wonder if Rennell Wren is an early 2nd round possibility. If Ballard puts any stock in measurables and the Next Gen combine analysis stuff, he ranked #1.

@ArthurArkush
If Dee Ford available for a second-round pick, I'd imagine the #Colts — with an extra 2, league-leading cap room and GM who drafted him — will be his new club soon.


Here’s hoping!

Chiefs are switching to a 4-3 from the 3-4 base defense they played last season. If Ford isn't a good fit there going from LB to DE, is it wise to gamble he can do it here? Perhaps Ballard has a better idea, but for one I am skeptical given the Chiefs don't seem to think so... :cool:

I would be very surprised if Ballard traded picks from the top 3 rounds for any player. Seems like he's confident that he can uncover comparable (or better) players in the draft.

I like Ford just fine but don't want to use a 2nd AND pay him big money to find out if he can play as a down lineman.

This + I'm concerned that he'd be a liability against the run

I think what fatdt said is more along the lines of ballards thinking. I doubt ballard gives up a high pick then has to give up big money

@AdamSchefter
A pre-free-agency surprise: Rams released starring inside LB Mark Barron, per league sources.


Not sure how much of an upgrade he’d be over Anthony Walker?

He isn't a scheme fit for zone MLB.

Has there been any talk about the Colts and Desir?

@RapSheet
Source: The #Ravens have cut Eric Weddle. Wow.


Well at least there’s another option on the Safety market.

How old is he though ?

Weddle turned 34 in January.