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QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 05:00 PM) If the Sox think he's earned it fine, but all this talk is just confirmation bias after 20 PA. I mean seriously, PUMP THE f***ING BREAKS. Every single year it seems someone is anointed the next big thing in camp this year Rodon and Micah get to split the honors. I can only hope the Sox are a little more savvy then some of the fans and media. I can't think of the last time someone was annointed next big thing since like Ryan Sweeney was referred to as a baseball god. For a lot of people, there was wonder on just why the org tended to view micah with so much preference. This is the first time people can see that. Honestly, I think you can chill, you read 4 posts in a game thread and then go off the deepend. Heads up, every small action is a career indictment in game threads.

QUOTE (shipps @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 04:08 PM) This FA opening day has sucked IMO. Not the moves but all the reported moves or "interest" that may be false or may be correct. No one knows whats going on until moves are made official through the teams or players as far as I am concerned. Speaking of...is it official official the McPhee deal?

I am fine with what Bears are doing. They will end up with a new safety, but if they don't believe in a guy longterm, then don't sign them. We are not going to win a championship through Free Agency, but if we do, we have a GM from the one team who has. I trust him.

QUOTE (shipps @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 03:50 PM) If they sign Rolle as reported a strong possibility that would be why they didnt go after Searcy. I would reverse that logic.

Royal to bears already refuted.

I'm sure the deal is small, and the Bears have 2 WRs currently. No biggy. Would like to take a flyer on Danario Alexander Is he available?

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 03:13 PM) Why would he not be available? No one knows that now. Best guess: he's saying that this proves Mariota will not be available past #2.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 02:59 PM) Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 51s51 seconds ago Filed to ESPN: Rams close to trading QB Sam Bradford to Philadelphia for Nick Foles and draft-pick compensation, per sources. Chip Kelly is crazy!!! I don't know money, but I am surprised the eagles need to give up any $ in that deal. For me, I'd take Foles over Bradford.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 02:57 PM) We'll see in a year or two if guys like Noah and Butler can maintain their level of play I guess. At the end of the day, you're right, this doesn't mean much because they're not winning without a semi-healthy Rose. They can either achieve what they can and get to the playoffs and lose, or they can be hurt from overplay and get to the playoffs and lose. Noah is almost 30. if in a couple of years he falls off that sounds like most centers ever.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 02:46 PM) Are the Saints crazy!? This is what cap hell looks like. But getting a first rounder is at least something.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 02:43 PM) Jay Glazer ‏@JayGlazer 14m14 minutes ago The Saints and Seahawks are trying to finalize trade Jimmy Graham and a 4th rounder for Max Unger and Seattle first rounder Wow. Wow. edit: no fantasy talk! woops, Uh, great target for Wilson.

When do the signings become official? 3pm ct or et?

I don't think that's fair, you could only blame me for having Alex g. lose to Kirk. I can't win all the states.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 01:52 PM) Aaron Leming ‏@AaronLemingNFL · 3m3 minutes ago Was also just told earlier today regarding Safeties that #Bears and Rahim Moore do not share "mutual interest". Well, I guess you have to trust Fox's judgement there, (though could just be Moore does not like Fox).

I'm guessing Williams may wait for Knighton to peg his deal.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 01:17 PM) @RapSheet: For #Packers OT Bryan Bulaga, it’s a 5-year deal worth an average of just under $7M per year, source said. Nice deal.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 12:21 PM) Obviously it's not appropriate but I don't know how you can expect any better from that party. They want a war that someone else takes the blame for. This sets horrible precedent for any major foreign negotiations (such as climate change). You bring up Advise and Consent, I'm not sure writing a letter muddling the authority of the head of state to make international agreements qualifies.

Indy has put so much effort into finding the right running back...maybe they should have put it into their oline?

I think the most interesting FA tracking today for me will be Knighton. Seems like bears are still in, this guy may be expensive though. I kind of liked the idea of Shelton, but no sure things in the draft (to even fall to you).

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 10:20 AM) I guess some of those deals could still fall through, a la Frank Gore to the Eagles. Any of the Raiders deals I''d look at whether they stand.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Mar 10, 2015 -> 10:16 AM) See I do because I don't think he's ever going to be an NFL starter. You need to get starters in round 3. Go look. QB's that were 24 at or around draft day. The next successful one will be the first. Especially the Bears. They have such little margin for error to build this team quickly. Would help to get more picks this draft.

Such an indictment of Emery that he had every ability to kick the can for a year with Cutler/Marshall, and locked them into long term deals for both that we had to get rid of.

All the QBs after Mariota/Winston are short and terrible.

BTW writing email, if any of you live in Illinois, I suggest writing to Kirk today as well.

I'm so embarrassed Mark Kirk was part of the letter to Iran. This is just an embarrassing day as an American. What a childish and stupid display, and that's being generous. It's really toeing the line.