Colts to Tag Mathis

This makes Freeney more likely to get cut.

 

It's actually a long term deal

The Colts and Robert Mathis have agreed to a long term contract, according to Bob Kravitz of the Indianapolis Star.
Mathis is one of the best pure pass rushers of his era, but we doubt he'll be worth the money. He's 31 years old and will be asked to adjust to Chuck Pagano's hybrid 3-4 scheme. Mathis and Dwight Freeney will remain a dangerous tandem, but this isn't a move that makes sense on a rebuilding team. We suspect owner Robert Irsay just wanted to retain one big star during a week that Peyton Manning will likely get cut.

from rotoworld

 

Avril was tagged however

 

He would have been a nice addition but I'm not bummed about missing out on him. Mario it is then.

 

Mario Williams is going to get so, so much money in free agency.

 

The question is will he get Haynesworth money or Peppers money? Because I think we'd only offer Charles Johnson money.

 

With all these guys getting the tag, what teams are still looking for a DE?

We are, Miami is, and.......

 

Seattle is the name I've seen most connected to Williams. There are also some writers who think the Patriots or Cowboys might go after him. Tampa Bay and Buffalo have also been brought up in some places, as both have lots of money to spend and claim that they will be aggressive in free agency.

I think the Titans are less likely than ever to sign him. Since he's the only big- or even medium-name DE available in free agency, he can basically write his own check.

 

I tend to think he is going to a 4-3 team. Buffalo is now a 4-3, as is Miami.

And Tampa is the cheapest team I know about, so I doubt they pay Mario.