Manning chooses Denver while Seattle snap up Matt Flynn

After a lot of discussion, it seems the top two quarterbacks on the free-agency market have finally been signed. Peyton Manning signed for Denver yesterday while Matt Flynn decided to move to the west coast and became a Seahawk.

NFL's worst conferences get boasts

The addition of these new quarterbacks into the AFC West and NFC West were definitely tactical decisions. These two conferences are easily the weakest in their own divisions.

Elway and Fox get their traditional quarterback

From Day One of Tim Tebow's career it has been clear that the important men in Denver have always a typical quarterback; strange coming from Elway who was himself a quarterback kind of like Tebow.

Although what Tebow does in response is unsure, a man who took a very poor team into the semi-finals of the AFC, I am sure he will find a role and the rumour is that Jacksonville are already interested. I still think that Manning should have gone to Tennessee but he has guaranteed himself a play-off place after going into a weak division.

Manning's signing comes after a lot of speculation. Although contract negotiations have not been agreed, it seems that a 5-year, $95 million deal. Very expensive for someone who might end his career after one big hit.

Most Broncos fans will be ecstatic by this signing, however I would still be unsure due to his physical situation.

Flynn will need to be a 'Seahawk' to be successful

It was no stranger to see Tavarris Jackson on the the medical list week after week in Seattle. If your wondering why then just watch a game to see a poor offensive line.

Flynn's decision to take the deal in Seattle is a strange one. I hope he is good at handling pressure because he will be chased consistency in his first few games to see if he can handle a starting position in the NFL.

Although his conference is also very weak, Flynn's success might be measured by his offensive line rather his ability which is a shame. He does however have an inspired Marshawn Lynch in the backfield and players like Sidney Rice and Zach Miller to throw the ball to; he definitely has a chance.

Flynn signed a three-year deal worth $26 million with $10 million being guaranteed. Flynn was easily the second best option after Peyton Manning and the Seahawks have made a good acquisition. Hopefully he is the man that Seattle have needed for a long and allows them to focus on their offensive line in the draft.

It is great to see two 'weaker' teams sign these big players. I am probably over-critical of Manning but its not because I am not a fan, I do not buy into his physical condition after signing that huge contract with the Colts and then not playing all season long.

Only time will tell.

Big Free Agency Moves in NFL so far....

Some of the biggest moves of this off-season have not always been the signings but mostly the releases. The salary cap change is making teams re-arrange their big contracts leaving some big names out there as free agents.

Colts re-build might take a few years at this rate

The Indianapolis Colts have pledged to re-build their team ever since they agreed to let Manning go. Although they will bring in Andrew Luck in the draft, they are certainly not offering too much help for the rookie.

The Colts have already released Dallas Clark, Curtis Painter, Joseph Addai, Gary Brackett and Melvin Bullit. They are even shopping Dwight Freeney as well. If I am Andrew Luck, I am not a happy person. I guess it means they will have to do some great things in the draft; especially defensively as they couldn't stop a high school team from scoring last year.

The Oakland Raiders have gone nuts in my opinion. After the new general manager fired Hue Jackson and hired a very inexperienced defensive co-ordinator as the head coach, Dennis Allen and Reggie McKenzie continue to release starters from last year. Oakland's defensive was very poor in 2011-2012 and very little options with a large wage bill and few picks in the draft. So their decision to get rid of both starting corner-backs and key linebacker, Kameron Wimbley, is a scary thought. Although Dennis Allen is a defensive man, I hope he knows what he is doing. Today they signed two experience players in the figure of corner-back Ron Bartell and guard Brisiel. Bartell could not even make the St. Louis Rams defensive backs; not a good thing.

Kansas City have snapped up Stanford Routt and Kevin Boss already.

Wide Receivers make BIGGEST Deals so Far

After Detroit made Calvin 'Megatron' Johnson the moist expensive NFL player ever (he signed for 132 million), it seems that it sparked off a wide receiver fury.

Chicago's signing of Brandon Marshall puts him and Cutler back together again. Marshall had one good season in Miami when Matt Moore took over. He should return to form with a gun slinger back on his side. 49ers did a great job of acquiring Mario Manningham in my opinion. It is exactly what Alex Smith needs after a great year. A shame that he might get shafted for Peyton Manning after taking his teams to the semi-final of the Super Bowl.

The Patriots have also made some nice moves, stocking up on wide receivers. In a strange move, Bill Bellichek signed Anthony Gonzalez from the Colts. Gonzalez has not played a game due to injury for some time. They also signed a big wide receiver in Brandon Lloyd; something that everybody demanded that Brady lacked in his Super Bowl loss. Lloyd once again gets to join his BFF, Josh McDaniels.


Overall, the moves this off-season look exciting. There are a lot of great players on the market so do not miss a thing and keep your eyes here as I will dissect most of the moves until the draft.