Here’s a look at the latest free agency buzz:
- Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com (on Twitter) hears the Jets and Colts are “possible destinations” for Patriots free agent running back Dion Lewis. The language in Fowler’s report is admittedly soft, but free agents are technically forbidden from talking to rival teams during this time, so this may be a wink-wink acknowledgement that both teams have engaged in some secretive discussions prior to the legal tampering period on March 12. Recently, Mike Florio of PFT indicated that the Texans, 49ers, and Raiders were also potential destinations for the 27-year-old (28 in September).
- No surprise here, but free agent tight end Trey Burton is a popular man. With the Eagles unlikely to retain him, 16 clubs have already checked in on his status this week, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport (Twitter link).
- Some executives who spoke with Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com indicated that Dontari Poe could be a fit for the Buccaneers. Poe, who did well on his one-year platform deal with the Falcons, may also fit the Redskins, Broncos, and Colts, per JLC.
- More from JLC, who cautions of a potential bidding war between the Bears and Chiefs over backup quarterback Chase Daniel. The Saints would like to retain the veteran, but they might not be able to afford him with a big money extension on the horizon for Drew Brees. The Bears and Chiefs both make sense for Daniel given the ties he has to both coaching staffs.
The colts need to be careful this offseason as it could be make or break for Luck. They have a ton of cap space and could potentially put together a serious contender in one swing with a good draft and free agency but they need to spend wisely and make sure any top end FA they sign is their man and fits their schemes perfectly.
RB, DE, DT, LB, CB and OL all need to be addressed with at least one solid addition and a full draft plus 70+MM in cap space can surely do that but misfiring on 10+MM FAs just can’t happen.
Canajay12: same thought process for all 32 teams; the Colts have never, Never, NEVER signed a top FA, so forget all your warnings. They will sign maybe 10 FA’s, draft & sign the college portion, then wait until cut downs to sign 2-3 more FA’s
I want go see the 49ers sign a running back and get Danny amendola garroplo would know what to do with them
I’d been kind of interested in Chase Daniel as the type of veteran bridge QB the Browns could get so they wouldn’t necessarily have to start a rookie in week 1. But he’s not worth getting into a bidding war for.
I really feel Burton has amazing upside. Jets may want to be a part of that potential.