Best remaining unsigned players (1 Viewer)

[Sabertooth]

I was looking over the scrap heap and wondering who were the best remaining unsigned players. I noticed the following, which could be interesting in the right situations.

Ahmad Bradshaw - has a 1 game suspension to deal with.

Pierre Thomas - Just turned 30.

Chris Johnson - Obviously he get shot. But put him in Dallas and he could have a career resurgence, no? He's still fast.

Steven Jackson - He showed up on Ballers this week. He's looked like he's running in mud for years.

Ben Tate - He's only 26 years old. Why haven't the Texans called him at the least. He was effective relieving Foster in the past.

Mikel Leshoure - just turned 25.

James Jones - He's 31 but coming off 176 point fantasy season with Oakland. Green Bay should call him.

Wes Welker - He appears used up. But no role open at all for this versatile vet? Why not go home?

Reggie Wayne - Old as dirt. But it seems a team like the Saints could use him.

Mike Williams - He's 26. Gotta be better than some of the scrubs out there.

Da'Rick Rodgers - Never stuck anywhere after a lot of hype. Just turned 24.

Danario Alexander - 26. Seems like injuries did him in.

Jermaine Gresham - WTF? How is he unsigned? Go sign him Packers

Zach Miller

John Carlson

Fred Davis

Taylor Thompson

 

[sho nuff]

GB should not sign Jones.

They would have to release younger cheaper talent that may be in their future.

 

[FF Ninja]

Bradshaw is still a good player, but not sure anyone will trust him to stay healthy. Could have handcuff value, though.

I think Tate burned some bridges in Houston. I think he could have an impact somewhere, though.

Pierre Thomas will latch on with someone, but probably won't have much of a fantasy impact.

Chris Johnson is done as a fantasy player.

LeShoure ran like a 5 second 40 at the veterans combine, confirming how slow he looked on the field.

James Jones should sign somewhere. I think he could be an effective #2.

Welker probably won't be on any fantasy teams again.

Wayne is done. Why would the Saints want him? They've got Colston and Cooks. They need someone with deep speed.

Mike Williams... I don't understand this one, either. He should be on a team by now.

You'd think a team like the Texans would take a shot on Rodgers or the aforementioned Williams.

Alexander has just had too many knee surgeries. Too much of an injury risk even if he's still got it.

I probably like Zach Miller best out of all those guys, but I guess Gresham is second best, IMO. Surprised the packers haven't tried to replace Finley.

 

[Sabertooth]

I agree. Richard Rodgers looks to be the preferred option going forward.

 

[jurb26]

Gresham is easily the best player on this list IMO. Shocked he isn't signed. Not a great fantasy contributor but he's a good NFL TE.

 

[Sabertooth]

GB should not sign Jones.

They would have to release younger cheaper talent that may be in their future.

So who should? Instead of just bagging on anything anyone says about the packers, and acting like some kind of resident expert, why not contribute to the thread. I get it, Ted is infallible. But this isn't a Packers thread.

 

[tangfoot]

GB should not sign Jones.

They would have to release younger cheaper talent that may be in their future.

So who should? Instead of just bagging on anything anyone says about the packers, and acting like some kind of resident expert, why not contribute to the thread. I get it, Ted is infallible. But this isn't a Packers thread.

Acting all butthurt when someone points out a stupid thing you said isn't very becoming of you. GB is a terrible landing spot for an aged WR, and there was no reason for you to suggest that he go there in the first place. Instead, you should be suggesting that he goes to a team with a dearth of WR talent or depth.

Some place like SF, TEN or BUF.

 

[BroadwayG]

Pierre Thomas must have the leprous swine flu to have not been signed yet.

 

[sho nuff]

GB should not sign Jones.

They would have to release younger cheaper talent that may be in their future.

So who should? Instead of just bagging on anything anyone says about the packers, and acting like some kind of resident expert, why not contribute to the thread. I get it, Ted is infallible. But this isn't a Packers thread.

I contributed by disgreeing.

And it does not take an expert to see that signing James Jones would not be a wise move by the Packers given what they have invested in the position right now.

Your little rant here is not exactly contributing anything right now.

If you don't want opinions to be criticized...I suggest you don't post them on a public message board.

As for who should sign him.

Im sure quite a few teams could use him. Don't really have a reason to care who should sign him at this point in his career....other than knowing signing an aging WR to be, at best, the #4 WR in GB and push younger talent away would be a bad idea.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Not that it matters that much, but Carlson announced his retirement.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

GB should not sign Jones.

They would have to release younger cheaper talent that may be in their future.

So who should? Instead of just bagging on anything anyone says about the packers, and acting like some kind of resident expert, why not contribute to the thread. I get it, Ted is infallible. But this isn't a Packers thread.

good lord

 

[Sabertooth]

I think Bradshaw signs somwhere. I also think

Bradshaw is still a good player, but not sure anyone will trust him to stay healthy. Could have handcuff value, though.

I think Tate burned some bridges in Houston. I think he could have an impact somewhere, though.

Pierre Thomas will latch on with someone, but probably won't have much of a fantasy impact.

Chris Johnson is done as a fantasy player.

LeShoure ran like a 5 second 40 at the veterans combine, confirming how slow he looked on the field.

James Jones should sign somewhere. I think he could be an effective #2.

Welker probably won't be on any fantasy teams again.

Wayne is done. Why would the Saints want him? They've got Colston and Cooks. They need someone with deep speed.

Mike Williams... I don't understand this one, either. He should be on a team by now.

You'd think a team like the Texans would take a shot on Rodgers or the aforementioned Williams.

Alexander has just had too many knee surgeries. Too much of an injury risk even if he's still got it.

I probably like Zach Miller best out of all those guys, but I guess Gresham is second best, IMO. Surprised the packers haven't tried to replace Finley.

Yeah it's slim pickens out there. I think at least 2 or 3 of these guys sign. Imagine if Bradshaw signed with Dallas.

 

[Sabertooth]

GB should not sign Jones.

They would have to release younger cheaper talent that may be in their future.

So who should? Instead of just bagging on anything anyone says about the packers, and acting like some kind of resident expert, why not contribute to the thread. I get it, Ted is infallible. But this isn't a Packers thread.

I contributed by disgreeing.

And it does not take an expert to see that signing James Jones would not be a wise move by the Packers given what they have invested in the position right now.

Your little rant here is not exactly contributing anything right now.

If you don't want opinions to be criticized...I suggest you don't post them on a public message board.

As for who should sign him.

Im sure quite a few teams could use him. Don't really have a reason to care who should sign him at this point in his career....other than knowing signing an aging WR to be, at best, the #4 WR in GB and push younger talent away would be a bad idea.

Yeah. Thanks for the contribution. I just get sick of your constant company line stances. But this isn't a Packers thread. So moving forward.

I would think Jones will sign with somebody. He'd instantly upgrade a few teams. He's a solid veteran. He could be #2 or 3 out of the gates in Chicago or Minnesota. KC, Seattle, or San Fran could use him.

 

[sho nuff]

Not wanting James Jones is a company line stance?

Its common sense for the Packers.

Gresham at least made sense...a veteran ILB makes sense.

Veteran OL as backups make sense.

Maybe even a corner.

But WR makes zero sense.

 

[Bri]

I don't get CJ.

It was very well known that he has a handful of runs like he's running into a brick wall then a nice run, sometimes that nice one goes the distance. I mean this was his whole career. It can hurt to have a back get 1 yard a few times in a row, no doubt, but with patience the guy puts up excellent stats.

The NY Jets had no patience. I didn't watch every game but pretty often and they rarely ever let him get to the good runs. He was pulled running into those walls. It made it seem pretty silly they even signed the guy.

He has always been an insane threat with a screen pass. I've never seen NFL teams (over)react to a back getting a screen pass like with him. Any OC should be able to do something with that.

His ego is enormous, or was. I'm curious where that's at. I'm concerned this might be the problem.

With no race a cheetah ego, he could be signed as a KR and 3rd down back with the notion that he can win a more significant spot in camp if he wins a battle.

As the fastest guy in the NFL with OMG did you see that type speed, what does that mean if he's lost a step?

I'd rather a zillion hungry UDFA RBs than that ego, but if he's more normal now he should be playing in the NFL.

 

[Bri]

Fred Davis is in NE. He makes me curious about them waiving Tampa's boy.

Taylor Thompson is a coach's pet type player, not a high talent athlete like the NFL is full of. He can play FB, TE, and was a college DE. Fisher loved him and Whis gave him a handful of compliments last year too. He's a good guy to have on ST but usually non-starters play ST and teams fill in the blanks there-they don't usually sign a player to play ST. (Well returner, but you know what I mean) I think he's gotta get his personal life taken care of and give Fish a call. Earlier in the offseason, BB might bring him in as he likes useful guys like this but I doubt he signs anywhere but with the Rams. He will not be the best FB, TE, or DE. He needs to get somewhere early next offseason, show off his hustle and let a coach fall in love with his work ethic and usefulness. He's just not good enough to walk on and convince a team to keep him by Sept. Maybe a roster crunch will help him? I think things look bleak for Taylor

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Fred Davis is in NE. He makes me curious about them waiving Tampa's boy.

Taylor Thompson is a coach's pet type player, not a high talent athlete like the NFL is full of. He can play FB, TE, and was a college DE. Fisher loved him and Whis gave him a handful of compliments last year too. He's a good guy to have on ST but usually non-starters play ST and teams fill in the blanks there-they don't usually sign a player to play ST. (Well returner, but you know what I mean) I think he's gotta get his personal life taken care of and give Fish a call. Earlier in the offseason, BB might bring him in as he likes useful guys like this but I doubt he signs anywhere but with the Rams. He will not be the best FB, TE, or DE. He needs to get somewhere early next offseason, show off his hustle and let a coach fall in love with his work ethic and usefulness. He's just not good enough to walk on and convince a team to keep him by Sept. Maybe a roster crunch will help him? I think things look bleak for Taylor

Davis was waived a couple days ago.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2501320-fred-davis-released-by-patriots-latest-details-comments-and-reaction

 

[Sabertooth]

I was kind of surprised to read the at Tate was only 26. Seems like he's gotten zero attention at all. Surely he's better than the worst 3rd rb in the league.

 

[socrates]

I was kind of surprised to read the at Tate was only 26. Seems like he's gotten zero attention at all. Surely he's better than the worst 3rd rb in the league.

Tate has shown in the past he has some talent at the position, although getting cut from Cleveland, Minnesota and Pittsburgh all in the span of less than a season does nothing to confirm that talent.

I understand Tate did not respond well to the competition for his position last season in Cleveland, and that may be a factor at play here. However, I never heard any issues of Tate being a bad teammate playing behind Arian Foster.

I will be surprised if we don't see Tate on a roster by TC.

 

[Shutout]

Tate and Thomas should both be on a team. Thomas is just a solid NFL guy. Not FF at this point maybe but he can ply in the league. Tate has talent. Just had a bad year, got hurt, made poor decisions, etc,etc. But he could play on a team in a role.

Bradshaw is just a guy that everyone knows can perform but nobody can take him on now. He's got a suspension and he's just simply shown he can't be relied on to stay healthy. SJAX just appears to be the classic "I hit the Shaun Alexander wall". Chris Johnson: people should have forgot about him sooner than the did.

Reggie: In real life, he has value to someone. Just has to based on his professionalism and knowledge. Welker, I just can't see anyone having a realistic role for him that would make him ff rostered.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Most of these guys are done except for James Jones, I think he could contribute.

Gresham just had big surgery right?

Bradshaws feet will last about 4 games and he has a substance suspension

Reggie Wayne and Wes Welker are toast

 

[travdogg]

I was looking over the scrap heap and wondering who were the best remaining unsigned players. I noticed the following, which could be interesting in the right situations.

Ahmad Bradshaw - has a 1 game suspension to deal with.

Pierre Thomas - Just turned 30.

Chris Johnson - Obviously he get shot. But put him in Dallas and he could have a career resurgence, no? He's still fast.

Steven Jackson - He showed up on Ballers this week. He's looked like he's running in mud for years.

Ben Tate - He's only 26 years old. Why haven't the Texans called him at the least. He was effective relieving Foster in the past.

Mikel Leshoure - just turned 25.

Knowshon Moreno is the RB that surprises me. He's only 28, is only a year removed from a top-8 season, and was outplaying Lamar Miller in Miami at the beginning of last year. He's also an excellent blocker and pass catcher.

 

[socrates]

I was looking over the scrap heap and wondering who were the best remaining unsigned players. I noticed the following, which could be interesting in the right situations.

Ahmad Bradshaw - has a 1 game suspension to deal with.

Pierre Thomas - Just turned 30.

Chris Johnson - Obviously he get shot. But put him in Dallas and he could have a career resurgence, no? He's still fast.

Steven Jackson - He showed up on Ballers this week. He's looked like he's running in mud for years.

Ben Tate - He's only 26 years old. Why haven't the Texans called him at the least. He was effective relieving Foster in the past.

Mikel Leshoure - just turned 25.

Knowshon Moreno is the RB that surprises me. He's only 28, is only a year removed from a top-8 season, and was outplaying Lamar Miller in Miami at the beginning of last year. He's also an excellent blocker and pass catcher.

Wasn't there talk before last season that Moreno may have a degenerative condition in his knee? Not sure if there was anything to that.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Was announced a week(s) ago that Moreno wont be playing in 2015 (knee)

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/knowshon-moreno-miss-entire-2015-season-knee-injury-torn-acl-miami-dolphins-denver-broncos-061015

 

[travdogg]

GB should not sign Jones.

They would have to release younger cheaper talent that may be in their future.

So who should? Instead of just bagging on anything anyone says about the packers, and acting like some kind of resident expert, why not contribute to the thread. I get it, Ted is infallible. But this isn't a Packers thread.

I contributed by disgreeing.

And it does not take an expert to see that signing James Jones would not be a wise move by the Packers given what they have invested in the position right now.

Your little rant here is not exactly contributing anything right now.

If you don't want opinions to be criticized...I suggest you don't post them on a public message board.

As for who should sign him.

Im sure quite a few teams could use him. Don't really have a reason to care who should sign him at this point in his career....other than knowing signing an aging WR to be, at best, the #4 WR in GB and push younger talent away would be a bad idea.

Yeah. Thanks for the contribution. I just get sick of your constant company line stances. But this isn't a Packers thread. So moving forward.

I would think Jones will sign with somebody. He'd instantly upgrade a few teams. He's a solid veteran. He could be #2 or 3 out of the gates in Chicago or Minnesota. KC, Seattle, or San Fran could use him.

I think you may have a much higher opinion of Jones than anyone else does. Other than San Francisco, he's the #4 WR at best on any of those teams.

 

[Sabertooth]

Maybe.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Bradshaw will be signed after camp so the team that takes him on isn't on the hook for his entire season once he gets injured.

I I believe that's how it used to work, not 100% sure it's the same way these days.

 

[msommer]

Bradshaw will be signed after camp so the team that takes him on isn't on the hook for his entire season once he gets injured.

I I believe that's how it used to work, not 100% sure it's the same way these days.

If you are on the team roster week one your salary is guaranteed.

But generally teams like to take a look in camp before they do that.

 

[massraider]

Yeah, in theory it seems like a good idea, to sign a vet after week 1, to avoid the guarantee, but in practice, NFL teams want guys that were in camp with them

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Gresham got a looksee in NO but supposedly he is overpricing himself. They have Hill, Watson, Charles and a developmental player named Tapp. The Saints also tried to grab Wright. Something could happen later. I think with a few of the names in the OP it might be a similar story. Pierre would make a lot of sense on Dallas and a few other places but it's that age number that poses another problem. The Saints have a 7th round RB, Baker & Tim Hightower in that 4th RB slot instead of Pierre.

 

[Bri]

Yeah, in theory it seems like a good idea, to sign a vet after week 1, to avoid the guarantee, but in practice, NFL teams want guys that were in camp with them

Ever since the economy tanked and NFL $ went way up, teams seem to expect loss and don't nickel and dime too much anymore

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Yeah, in theory it seems like a good idea, to sign a vet after week 1, to avoid the guarantee, but in practice, NFL teams want guys that were in camp with them

What teams generally will do is bring the guy to camp and "release" him right at the end of training camp and then resign him on the Monday after Week 1.