Loading ...According to NFL Network, a deal between the New York Giants and free agent safety Antrel Rolle is “95% done. However, that report could just be a smokescreen sent out by his agent fishing for better offers, but we’ll just have to wait and see.
According to Pro Football Talk, two other teams – the Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals – remain in the hunt for his services.
Considering how cheap the Bidwell’s typically are, you can all but cross Arizona off the list. And if you factor in that Rolle already turned down a $6 million annual contract with them, I’d say it’s safe to assume this is a two team race.
3:20 PM UPDATE – Ralph Vacchiano reports that Rolle is taking a physical for the Giants, but if the Dolphins up their offer in the final moments, the tides could shift dramatically.
5:05 UPDATE – Mike Garafolo reports that in addition to Antoine Bethea and Oshiomogho Atogwe, the Giants are also talking to Darren Sharper as possible backups, should the Antrel Rolle deal not get finalized.
5:30 UPDATE – The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that the Giants and Rolle are “finalizing a deal.”
7:04 UPDATE – Mike Garafolo tweets that Rolle will give Arizona a chance to match the offer Big Blue gives him…however, it remains unlikely that the Cardinals will be able to do so.
Other Notes:
- NFL sources say David Carr to the 49ers is very likely; “it’s the 49ers to lose.”
- Pat Traina hints that the Giants may reach out to Mark Brunell should they lose David Carr.
- Cornerback Aaron Ross and long-time girlfriend Sanya Richards were married on Feb. 26th.
- PFT says free agent linebacker/defensive end Aaron Kampmann will visit the Eagles first. However, Jay Glazer says that information is inaccurate and that Kampmann is taking the weekend to decide his next step.
- Mike Garafolo also reports that the Giants have contacted OJ Atogwe‘s agent.
Stay tuned to Giants 101 as we update this situation throughout the day.
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I know this will get mixed reviews but i am happy about this and anxious to see what the deal is… The bright side is tht we now have a safety to pair with phillips.. he is an above average safety in the league and i am happy about this
first?
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I like Rolle and hoipe they sign him. Anything to keep CC Brown forever off the field:-)
AMEN, and michael Johnson as well
Michael Johnson is a solid player and a great third safety.
David Carr set to visit 49ers
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/05/david-carr-set-to-visit-49ers/
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I wonder if Carr could actually win the starting job in SF….
I think JR gets this done for either a backloaded 5 yr $35-$40 or 6 yr $42-$48 million back loaded deal
That would be more palatable. But Rolle’s agent is Rosenscum; I can’t see him biting on a backloaded deal.
Hope I’m wrong and you’re right.
Bleccch…
Id be fine with either deal
As ff55 said, this simply isn’t the “cry for desperation” that you make it seem. Its a way to get a veteran to fill ARGUABLY the teams biggest need knowing that TC probably wont play a rookie at this spot and he likely wouldn’t do much anyway.
getting back to the point, if you sign a veteran, you can then go into the #15 pick in the draft knowing that you can get whomever you please regardless of position.
That has more to do with it than anything.
And norm… Don’t bring up Jerry Jones and the 2009 offseason when citing GOOD moves. They traded away 3 of their first 5 picks for Roy Williams… so they HAD to sign free agents. Not just 1… Several.
Most of whom sucked. The only reason Dallas improved this past season was Miles Austin. They would have been 7-9 or worse without him.
Also… If Rolle isn’t the only option then what are the other options? (besides ff55 and my idea on Wilson which won’t happen or the draft which won’t yield much bcause of TC)
Well Said Kyle
I think most agree here, overpaying a little will be fine since it fills a huge needs with a PLAYMAKER! something we need desperately – Well said sir
Sorry, Kyle.
The Roy Williams deal took place at the ’08 trade deadline – and it was an Epic Fail.
But as for the offseason, Jerruh had a better one than did Reese. At least insofar as getting the most production in ’09 for free agent $$ spent goes. While none of them are superstars, it’s inarguable that Olshansky, Brookings and Sensabaugh all played key roles on a resurgent Dallas D.
Hey, I despise the Cowboys and hate to write that. But dem’s da facts, Jack.
Safety is absolutely the biggest need and getting a reliable veteran in Rolle is a smart move. They will address the safety position again during the draft without a doubt. I’m still liking the value of Chad Jones in round two if he is available. TC will not start a rookie, we all know that. This is a good move by Jerry Reese and I doubt he will stop at just one signing. Could DT be next?
Getting Rolle is the smart move and fills the biggest question mark on the roster.
Rolle will start with Phillips, and Michael Johnson is the third safety, whch is not bad at all.
If Phillips’ knee acts up you have Michael Johnson and Rolle instead of Johnson and C.C. Brown.
HUGE UPGRADE.
Now the Giants can draft the BPA at #15 overall. Maybe McClain or Haden falls. Maybe they solidify the O-Line of the future with Ituapi, Bulaga or Anthony Davis…or Trent Williams. Maybe another pass rusher like Griffin, Dunlap, JPP or Morgan.
Solves a major need and allows the GMen to draft the top player on their board at #15. Great signing.
Redskins interested in rex Grossman
Man I havent heard better news in a long time
lol
I think Carr could win the starting job in a number of places. There is a surfeit of lousy QBs in the NFL these days.