Comments on: SHANE OLIVEA HAS SIGNED WITH SOMEONE http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/ The Best Pro Football Scoop on the Internet Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:11:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: mrosseker http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35712 mrosseker Wed, 28 May 2008 15:03:13 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35712 Hey MattR, Don't forget, maybe they caught a Shreveport Pirates game, or we might have some closet Baltimore CFL'ers fans here. (although it's more likely that Olivea did sign with the Riders) Hey MattR,

Don’t forget, maybe they caught a Shreveport Pirates game, or we might have some closet Baltimore CFL’ers fans here.

(although it’s more likely that Olivea did sign with the Riders)

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]]> By: MattR http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35603 MattR Wed, 28 May 2008 08:16:08 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35603 shamrock - good point about the ability to designate cuts as post June 1. One possibility is that the interested team already made two post-June 1 moves this offseason. (I have no idea if any teams have already named both June transactions) Another possibility would be with a team like Denver (which I don't think is where Olivea signs), The Broncos are at the 80 man roster limit already. Presumably they know what they are getting out of a veteran like Olivea. By delaying the contract, Denver could spend more time evaluating the other OT's on the team (or other bubble players) during OTA's and minicamps before they have to cut someone. The only thing I disagree with is your conclusion about the sniff test. I don't see how turning down an offer by stating that you already have a deal in place for June would help to drum up interest in your client. More likely, it would result in his name being crossed off of most teams' lists. And given all the CFL trash talking floating around, have any of you seen a CFL game in the USA? shamrock - good point about the ability to designate cuts as post June 1. One possibility is that the interested team already made two post-June 1 moves this offseason. (I have no idea if any teams have already named both June transactions)

Another possibility would be with a team like Denver (which I don’t think is where Olivea signs), The Broncos are at the 80 man roster limit already. Presumably they know what they are getting out of a veteran like Olivea. By delaying the contract, Denver could spend more time evaluating the other OT’s on the team (or other bubble players) during OTA’s and minicamps before they have to cut someone.

The only thing I disagree with is your conclusion about the sniff test. I don’t see how turning down an offer by stating that you already have a deal in place for June would help to drum up interest in your client. More likely, it would result in his name being crossed off of most teams’ lists.

And given all the CFL trash talking floating around, have any of you seen a CFL game in the USA?

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]]> By: BigMikey http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35564 BigMikey Wed, 28 May 2008 03:56:59 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35564 I would be surprised if Carolina's in the mix; they have to pay Otah, they've signed a big bunch of guys along the line, and the D-line is still dubious at best, at least on paper. Having said that, they'll probably give him a 7-year deal for $50 million and he'll enjoy late July in Spartanburg, SC. I would be surprised if Carolina’s in the mix; they have to pay Otah, they’ve signed a big bunch of guys along the line, and the D-line is still dubious at best, at least on paper.

Having said that, they’ll probably give him a 7-year deal for $50 million and he’ll enjoy late July in Spartanburg, SC.

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]]> By: MmmHmmm http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35524 MmmHmmm Wed, 28 May 2008 02:18:10 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35524 Holy crap, there's a CFL fight going on here! I didn't know there were actually fans of Canadian Football! Um, ricky used to play for the Argos, so I'll join the fray - Roughriders suck!!! Argos Rules!!! Holy crap, there’s a CFL fight going on here! I didn’t know there were actually fans of Canadian Football! Um, ricky used to play for the Argos, so I’ll join the fray - Roughriders suck!!! Argos Rules!!!

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]]> By: josereyes0 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35461 josereyes0 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:59:04 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35461 Patriots could use some help at RT. See latest Super Bowl for reference. Patriots could use some help at RT. See latest Super Bowl for reference.

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]]> By: TimTheEnchanter http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35456 TimTheEnchanter Tue, 27 May 2008 23:51:19 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35456 How much time does Lito Sheppard have on his contract? Perhaps the Eagles have a deal in place to trade him, but want to wait until after June 1 for cap reasons, then will use that room to sign olivea? Nah, the eagles are rarely up against the cap. Honestly, the Ravens/Ogden suggestion by RavensFan19 makes the most sense so far. Particularly since he would already know Cam's offense, so missing OTAs and minicamps wouldn't be as much of a detriment. I'd suspect the deal has to be pretty promising and based on an old relationship to be turning down discussions with other teams at this point. Veterans who don't have jobs by June usually don't have jobs in September either. How much time does Lito Sheppard have on his contract? Perhaps the Eagles have a deal in place to trade him, but want to wait until after June 1 for cap reasons, then will use that room to sign olivea? Nah, the eagles are rarely up against the cap.

Honestly, the Ravens/Ogden suggestion by RavensFan19 makes the most sense so far. Particularly since he would already know Cam’s offense, so missing OTAs and minicamps wouldn’t be as much of a detriment.

I’d suspect the deal has to be pretty promising and based on an old relationship to be turning down discussions with other teams at this point. Veterans who don’t have jobs by June usually don’t have jobs in September either.

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]]> By: mrosseker http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35427 mrosseker Tue, 27 May 2008 22:12:16 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35427 Well said, Zombie Patriot. Hey, who knows, the Riders could always use some depth on the O-line, if we have room for another import. I'll see you at the cattle show. Well said, Zombie Patriot. Hey, who knows, the Riders could always use some depth on the O-line, if we have room for another import.

I’ll see you at the cattle show.

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]]> By: Zombie Patriot http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35404 Zombie Patriot Tue, 27 May 2008 21:13:36 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35404 Bob E Smash, spoken like a true easterner. Oblivious to what happens in the western part of Canada and unable to read a comment with inherent sarcasm (I'm sure it is widely known that Ottawa is not a town and the main focus of the statement was the quip regarding spelling). Either way I look forward to watching the Roughriders crush the... oh yeah... that's right Ottawa for all its illustrious size and might cannot support a football franchise. As to Kerry Joseph I would be one of many who never liked him, was happy when he was traded and who recognized the Roughriders won the Grey Cup in spite of not because of his involvement. As to any who might criticize the CFL from this point: Say what you will. I am a football fan and enjoy both games. Bob E Smash, spoken like a true easterner. Oblivious to what happens in the western part of Canada and unable to read a comment with inherent sarcasm (I’m sure it is widely known that Ottawa is not a town and the main focus of the statement was the quip regarding spelling). Either way I look forward to watching the Roughriders crush the… oh yeah… that’s right Ottawa for all its illustrious size and might cannot support a football franchise. As to Kerry Joseph I would be one of many who never liked him, was happy when he was traded and who recognized the Roughriders won the Grey Cup in spite of not because of his involvement.

As to any who might criticize the CFL from this point: Say what you will. I am a football fan and enjoy both games.

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]]> By: bleedsorangeandbrown http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35403 bleedsorangeandbrown Tue, 27 May 2008 21:04:53 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35403 Cleveland. I'm just tossing names out. What the heck. Cleveland.

I’m just tossing names out. What the heck.

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]]> By: Orangello_Jones http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35401 Orangello_Jones Tue, 27 May 2008 20:58:10 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35401 The Redskins can always use some depth on O line and have the cap space to swing it. The Redskins can always use some depth on O line and have the cap space to swing it.

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]]> By: Shamrock http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35395 Shamrock Tue, 27 May 2008 20:21:21 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35395 I'm not buying it. Why not sign now, instead of June? Teams can clear cap space right now if they want by designating (up to 2) players as June 1st cuts per the CBA rules. Olivea won't affect Compensatory picks because he was released. I'm not sure this passes the sniff test. I think it's an agent looking to draw out some interest in his client. I’m not buying it. Why not sign now, instead of June? Teams can clear cap space right now if they want by designating (up to 2) players as June 1st cuts per the CBA rules. Olivea won’t affect Compensatory picks because he was released.

I’m not sure this passes the sniff test. I think it’s an agent looking to draw out some interest in his client.

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]]> By: Bob E Smash http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35387 Bob E Smash Tue, 27 May 2008 20:08:24 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35387 Hick towns like Ottawa???? Zombie Patriot first of Regina is more of a Hick town then Ottawa since the only thing that comes through there are Cattle shows. Second if it wasn`t for former Ottawa Players like Joseph you wouldn`t have even won the Cup. Hick towns like Ottawa???? Zombie Patriot first of Regina is more of a Hick town then Ottawa since the only thing that comes through there are Cattle shows. Second if it wasn`t for former Ottawa Players like Joseph you wouldn`t have even won the Cup.

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]]> By: SteelerDave http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35384 SteelerDave Tue, 27 May 2008 19:57:21 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35384 Except that Alper penned this item. Except that Alper penned this item.

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]]> By: DeVoodoo http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35371 DeVoodoo Tue, 27 May 2008 19:29:55 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35371 Florio always seems to overlook the Chiefs when projecting where players might go. Who will be playing right tackle for the Chiefs next year? Exactly. Florio always seems to overlook the Chiefs when projecting where players might go. Who will be playing right tackle for the Chiefs next year? Exactly.

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]]> By: MarkB http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35367 MarkB Tue, 27 May 2008 19:26:51 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35367 That's "some of the shortEST arms". Unless there are only two arms in the NFL. That’s “some of the shortEST arms”. Unless there are only two arms in the NFL.

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]]> By: maddenchamp610 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35360 maddenchamp610 Tue, 27 May 2008 19:15:40 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35360 E....A....G...L....E....S........YEAH RIGHT! E….A….G…L….E….S……..YEAH RIGHT!

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]]> By: RavensFan19 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35356 RavensFan19 Tue, 27 May 2008 19:07:32 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35356 I would definitely wager that he has been on the Raven's radar since he was cut by San Diego this off-season. He and Cam have history together, he would be able to step in and compete for a starting spot right away, the Ravens desperately need veteran depth on the OL...this is a win/win for Olivea since he was bumped from the starting spot in San Diego. The Ravens are probably waiting till after June 1st to finalize Jonathan Ogden's decision and it will have an effect on the cap. Adam Terry is much more natural at the LT spot and Olivea is a proven vet on the right side of the line. I would definitely wager that he has been on the Raven’s radar since he was cut by San Diego this off-season. He and Cam have history together, he would be able to step in and compete for a starting spot right away, the Ravens desperately need veteran depth on the OL…this is a win/win for Olivea since he was bumped from the starting spot in San Diego.

The Ravens are probably waiting till after June 1st to finalize Jonathan Ogden’s decision and it will have an effect on the cap.

Adam Terry is much more natural at the LT spot and Olivea is a proven vet on the right side of the line.

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]]> By: Zombie Patriot http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35353 Zombie Patriot Tue, 27 May 2008 19:01:31 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35353 It is spelt Roughriders. They only spell it Rough Rider in hick towns like Ottawa. It is spelt Roughriders. They only spell it Rough Rider in hick towns like Ottawa.

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]]> By: BBrophy1 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35349 BBrophy1 Tue, 27 May 2008 18:50:46 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/27/shane-olivea-has-signed-with-someone/#comment-35349 Broncos Broncos

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