Mercedes Lewis declines contract negotiations with the Jaguars

[Varking]

http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2010/10/4/1730540/marcedes-lewis-reportedly-turns-down-contract-extension-jags-expected?ref=yahoo

As you can see in that link he wants to test free agency and see what he is worth. Is going to be a huge addition to just about any team out there and if the Panthers were going after him it would remove the need to put a tight end out there to block, then another to catch, then another to do a little of both. He does it all. He is considered one of it not the best blocking tight end in the league, and his pass catching skills have been masked for years of bad QB play in Jacksonville. He will finish with 7-9 tds this season and hopes a Pro Bowl appearance will up his value.

[kdrh5]

I think he'd be a solid addition. Both King and Rosario are FA at the end of the year, and Lewis would be an upgrade if we decided to let go of Rosario. He's a good red zone target. Another weapon for Clausen wouldn't hurt.

[thefuzz]

I can't remember the last HUGE free agent TE signing was, but I doubt that it's going to be what he wants. I.E Gates and Davis deals.

Most big TE deals are homegrown.

[Kitten Diver]

Dat Murcades is u tank fo sho'! Look out Cakalac hesa commin yuz way!

[Varking]

Two more touchdowns for Lewis puts him third in the NFL with 5 and only two behind Gates..