We’ll its official the lockout is over and we have the official schedule of events that all kick off this morning at 10am. See below for the full list of events but here are a few fun teams to watch making a big splash this week. The Philadelphia Eagles will be the most interesting team this week. They are looking to trade arguably the most valued QB this offseason in Kevin Kolb and are rumored to be in the market for the most valued guy in all of free agency CB Nnamdi Asomugha. Not to mention they have been linked not just a free agent but a recently free man Plaxico Burress. Another team to keep your eye on is the Tampa Bay Bucs. They have one of the lowest payrolls in the league and there is a new rule that teams will need to spend almost the entire salary cap. So the question for the Bucs is will they go for broke and sign 1 big name player for a bunch of cash or sign a whole lotta free agent at a cheaper price.
As for the Jags I’m really worried about what this lockout will do to the team. Here’s why. The Jags aren’t known for going after the top tier free agents, they go after the good player that they can get a little cheaper. So the question is with every team scrambling to sign guys will the Jags be forced to over pay for average players. And point two we know how hard it’s been for the Jags to sign draft picks, how long will it take the Jags to sign Blaine Gabbert. He’s probably already missed his chance to compete as the starter this year but will a long absence hurt his chances for next season.
No one is exactly sure how this week will shake out but we can be certain it will be the busiest, insane, and most fun weeks in the history of the NFL.
Today at 10am: Trades are allowed
Teams can negotiate with free agents but cannot sign them
Teams can sign their own draft picks and undrafted rookie free agents
Tomorrow: 10 teams begin training camp
Thursday at 4:01pm: Players can officially be cut and put on waivers
10 teams begin training camp
Friday 6pm: Free agents can be signed
10 teams begin training camp
August 4th: Last day the players union has to recertify
Teams must be within the salary cap
