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Now this is interesting. I want long-term stability at the position and Willis is 30. How many more good years does he have in him? Of course, the same could be said of Peterson. Looks like Willis is signed for the next two years with roughly $9 million/year. He's played all 16 games once the last five years and is coming off toe surgery (which I don't think would be a long-term concern). Ray Lewis played until he was 37 (though he was clearly not the player he was the last couple of years). Willis can cover as well as any ILB in the game (when healthy). Having him man the middle with Barr on one side would be pretty imposing. Now, if this is possible and you were Rick, would you take the straight-up trade or try to squeeze out a pick too?DK Sweets wrote:It sounds like Patrick Willis might be going somewhere (that's my speculation, anyways). I would take a Peterson for Willis trade...
@Rand_Getlin Source: the #49ers are bracing themselves for the loss of LB Patrick Willis. Expecting him to retire.
@nfldraftupdate On Patrick Willis, in November it was revealed he had been dealing w
Wow. Gore likely leaving via free agency and Willis & Justin Smith retiring. SF losing some big names in addition to one of the best coaches in the league earlier. I wonder if all this plunges them back into pre-Harbaugh darkness again soon. Will they make the playoffs this year?@SethWickersham Frank Gore was Scot McCloughan's proudest pick. Pat Willis was his greatest. Justin Smith was his best FA signing. All gone, in 12 hours.
yeah, I confused the Julio Jones deal with RG3. In fact, the Jones deal is an example of why I think trading into the top picks is a bad move. Julio is great but he wasn't the missing piece.DK Sweets wrote:You mean the Rams?
I couldn't agree more. He's one hell of an asset, but they gave up too much to get him and it didn't result in a trophy.The Breeze wrote: yeah, I confused the Julio Jones deal with RG3. In fact, the Jones deal is an example of why I think trading into the top picks is a bad move. Julio is great but he wasn't the missing piece.
I wonder if he just figures the window is closed in SF, he's made money and he still has his mental health?HardcoreVikesFan wrote:Willis is making a big-time mistake. Wouldn't be surprising to see him return to the game after a year off.
I truly mean no offense by this statement, but why do you think you know what's better for him than he does? I'm certain he knows his health and financial situations better than you do.HardcoreVikesFan wrote:Willis is making a big-time mistake. Wouldn't be surprising to see him return to the game after a year off.
Just saying.DK Sweets wrote:I truly mean no offense by this statement, but why do you think you know what's better for him than he does? I'm certain he knows his health and financial situations better than you do.
Brandon Browner can still play in this league. New England would be foolish to cut him - there is no guarantee Revis will resign in New England.dead_poet wrote:Brandon Browner - DB - Patriots
The Boston Herald reports the Patriots are allowing CB Brandon Browner to "explore his value around the league."
Monday is the deadline for the Pats to exercise Browner's $1.9 million team option. If they do, Browner then takes home a $2 million roster bonus on Tuesday. He'd come with a $4.8 million cap number for 2015, something the Pats want to reduce. It sounds like they'll cut him loose absent a reduction. Cutting Browner would be a sign the Pats are planning for Darrelle Revis to return for a second season in New England.
Source: Boston Herald