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Top NFL free agents - Offense and defense (1 Viewer)

Andy Dufresne

Andy Dufresne

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Offense

Quarterbacks

1. Rex Grossman Chicago

2. Daunte Culpepper Oakland

3. Josh McCown Oakland

4. Quinn Gray Jacksonville

5. Cleo Lemon Miami

6. Shaun Hill San Francisco

7. Billy Volek San Diego

8. J.T. O'Sullivan Detroit

9. Marques Tuiasosopo New York Jets

10. Chris Redman Atlanta

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Derek Anderson Cleveland pick in 2005

- Jared Lorenzen New York Giants

- Dan Orlovsky Detroit

- Ryan Fitzpatrick Cincinnati

Running Backs

1. Michael Turner San Diego

2. Julius Jones Dallas

3. Justin Fargas Oakland

4. Jamal Lewis Cleveland

5. Tatum Bell Detroit

6. Chris Brown Tennessee

7. Derrick Ward New York Giants

8. Michael Bennett Tampa Bay

9. Michael Pittman Tampa Bay

10. Ron Dayne Houston

11. Mewelde Moore Minnesota

12. Dan Kreider Pittsburgh (Fullback)

13. Musa Smith Baltimore

14. Artose Pinner Atlanta

15. Rock Cartwright Washington

16. T.J. Duckett Washington

17. Jesse Chatman Miami

18. Joe Echemandu Houston

19. LaBrandon Toefield Jacksonville

20. Brad Hoover Carolina (Fullback)

21. Cecil Sapp Denver (Fullback)

22. Kris Wilson Kansas City (Fullback)

23. Thomas Tapeh Philadelphia (Fullback)

24. Maurice Hicks San Francisco

25. Mike Alstott Tampa Bay (Fullback)

26. Aaron Stecker New Orleans

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Marion Barber Dallas

- Vernand Morency Green Bay

- Leonard Weaver Seattle

- Samkon Gado Miami

- Tyson Thompson Dallas

Wide Receivers

1. Randy Moss N.E. Patriots

2. Bernard Berrian Chicago

3. Andre Davis Houston

4. Jerry Porter Oakland

5. Devery Henderson New Orleans

6. Keary Colbert Carolina

7. Bryant Johnson Arizona

8. Drew Carter Carolina

9. David Patten New Orleans

10. Ernest Wilford Jacksonville

11. Samie Parker Kansas City

12. D.J. Hackett Seattle

13. Jabar Gaffney N.E. Patriots

14. Justin Gage Tennessee

15. Robert Ferguson Minnesota

16. Antonio Chatman Cincinnati

17. Devard Darling Baltimore

18. Tim Dwight Oakland

19. Troy Walters Detroit

20. Tim Carter Cleveland

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Jerome Mathis Houston

- Nate Washington Pittsburgh

- Jerheme Urban Arizona

- Rashied Davis Chicago

Tight Ends

1. Dallas Clark Indianapolis

2. L.J. Smith Philadelphia

3. Eric Johnson New Orleans

4. Ben Hartsock Tennessee

5. Ben Troupe Tennessee

6. Michael Gaines Buffalo

7. Jeremy Stevens Tampa Bay

8. Marcus Pollard Seattle

9. Billy Miller New Orleans

10. Nate Jackson Denver

11. Sean Ryan N.Y. Jets

12. Dwayne Blakley Atlanta

13. Anthony Becht Tampa Bay

14. Aaron Walker St. Louis

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Ben Utecht Indianapolis

- Bo Scaife Tennessee

- Bryan Fletcher Indianapolis

- Billy Bajema San Francisco

Offensive Tackles

1. Flozell Adams Dallas

2. Jordan Gross Carolina

3. Sean Locklear Seattle

4. Travelle Wharton Carolina

5. Chris Terry Kansas City

6. George Foster Detroit

7. Maurice Williams Jacksonville

8. Kwame Harris San Francisco

9. Stacey Andrews Cincinnati (OG)

10. Jason Fabini Washington (OG)

11. Cornell Green Oakland

12. Brandon Gorin St. Louis

13. Adrian Jones New York Jets

14. Max Starks PIttsburgh

15. Mike Rosenthal Miami

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Elton Brown Arizona (og)

- David Stewart Tennessee

- Will Svitek Kansas City

- Daniel Loper Tennessee

- Cory Lekkerkerker Miami

Offensive Guards

1. Alan Faneca Pittsburgh

2. Ryan Lilja Indianapolis

3. Jacob Bell Tennessee

4. Larry Allen San Francisco

5. Jake Scott Indianapolis

6. Seth McKinney Cleveland (OC) -

7. Rex Hadnot Miami

8. Floyd Womack Seattle

9. Justin Smiley San Francisco

10. Ruben Brown Chicago

11. Jamar Nesbit New Orleans

12. Fred Weary Houston

13. Milford Brown St. Louis

14. Chris Liwienski Miami

15. Eugene Amano Tennessee (OC)

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Jason Brown Baltimore

- Stephen Peterman Detroit

- Dylan Gandy Indianapolis

- Geoff Hangartner Carolina

- Scott Mruczkowski San Diego

- Evan Mathis Carolina

- Chris Kemoeatu Pittsburgh

Centers

1. Jeff Faine New Orleans

2. Casey Wiegmann Kansas City

3. Jeremy Newberry Oakland

4. John Wade Tampa Bay

5. Brett Romberg St. Louis

6. Alex Steponovich Cincinnati

7. Jonathan Goodwin New Orleans

8. Gene Mruczkowski Miami

9. Lennie Friedman Cleveland

10. Matt Lehr Tampa Bay

11. Mike Pucillo Washington

12. Andy McCollum St. Louis

13. Wade Smith New York Jets

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Chris Myers Denver

 
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Defense

Defensive Ends

1. Jared Allen Kansas City

2. Justin Smith Cincinnati

3. Travis LaBoy Tennessee

4. Antwan Odom Tennessee

5. Mike Rucker Carolina

6. Bobby McCray Jacksonville

7. Marques Douglas San Francisco

8. Corey Smith Detroit

9. Tony Hargrove Buffalo

10. John Engelberger Denver

11. N.D. Kalu Houston

12. Josh Thomas Indianapolis

13. Bryan Robinson Cincinnati

14. Darrion Scott Minnesota

15. Joe Tafoya Arizona

17. Renaldo Wynn New Orleans -

18. Jimmy Wilkerson Kansas City

19. Ebenezer Ekuban Denver

20. Rodney Bailey Arizona

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Chris Canty Dallas

- Antonio Smith Arizona

- Simon Fraser Cleveland

- Chauncey Davis Atlanta

Defensive Tackles

1. Albert Haynesworth Tennessee

2. Corey Williams Green Bay

3. Tommy Kelly Oakland

4. Brian Young New Orleans

5. Isaac Sopoaga San Francisco

6. Ian Scott Chicago

7. Ethan Kelley Cleveland

8. Kindal Moorehead Carolina

9. Randy Starks Tennessee

10. Spencer Johnson Minnesota

11. Damione Lewis Carolina

12. William Joseph N.Y. Giants

13. Travis Kirschke Atlanta

14. Ted Washington Cleveland

15. Tim Anderson Pittsburgh Steelers

16. Ryan Boschetti Washington

17. Ryan Sims Tampa Bay

18. Dan Klecko Indianapolis

19. Nick Eason Pittsburgh

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Jovan Haye Tampa Bay

- Langston Moore Detroit

-- Mike Wright N.E. Patriots

- Anthony Maddox Houston /2004

-- Darrell Reid Indianapolis

Linebackers

1. Lance Briggs Chicago

2. Karlos Dansby Arizona

3. Calvin Pace Arizona

4. Terrell Suggs Baltimore

5. Tedy Bruschi N.E. Patriots

6. Demorrio Williams Atlanta

7. Landon Johnson Cincinnati

8. Clark Haggans Pittsburgh

9. Boss Bailey Detroit

10. Victor Hobson New York Jets

11. Brandon Chillar St. Louis

12. Rocky Boiman Indianapolis

13. Danny Clark Houston

14. Teddy Lehman Detroit

15. Na'il Diggs Carolina

16. Caleb Miller Cincinnati

17. Junior Seau N.E. Patriots

18. Kawika Mitchell New York Giants

19. Niko Koutouvides Seattle

20. Larry Izzo N.E. Patriots

21. Keyaron Fox Kansas City

22. Chaun Thompson Cleveland

23 Dhani Jones Cincinnati

24. Chris Clemons Oakland

25. Brad Kassell New York Jets

26. Mario Haggan Buffalo

27. Kevin Bentley Seattle

28. Derrick Pope Miami

29. Reggie Torbor New York Giants

30. Josh Stamer Buffalo

31. Nick Greisen Baltimore

32. Gilbert Garner Tennessee

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Michael Boley Atlanta

- Tyjuan Hagler Indianapolis

- Marques Harris San Diego

- Darryl Blackstock Arizona

- Heath Farwell Minnesota

- Adam Seward Carolina

Cornerbacks

1. Asante Samuel N.E. Patriots

2. Nnamdi Asomugha Oakland

3. Marcus Trufant Seattle

4. Jacques Reeves Dallas

5. Drayton Florence San Diego

6. Travis Fisher Detroit

7. Randall Gay N.E. Patriots

8. Benny Sapp Kansas City

9. Keith Smith Detroit

10. William James Philadelphia

11. Ralph Brown Arizona

12. Brian Kelly Tampa Bay

13. Donald Strickland San Francisco

14. Hank Poteat New York Jets

15. Nathan Jones Dallas

16. Terry Cousin Jacksonville

17. Michael Lehan Miami

18. Gary Baxter Cleveland

19. David Macklin Washington

18. Jason Webster Buffalo Bills

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Domonique Foxworth Denver

- Eric Green Arizona

- Stanley Wilson Detroit

- Daven Holly Cleveland 7th round

- Joselio Hanson Philadelphia

- Karl Paymah Denver

- Chris Carr Oakland

Safeties

1. Ken Hamlin Dallas

2. Madieu Williams Cincinnati

3. Eugene Wilson N.E. Patriots

4. Gibril Wilson N.Y. Giants

5. Von Hutchins Houston (CB)

6. Deke Cooper Carolina

7. Chris Crocker Atlanta

8. Erik Coleman New York Jets

9. Nick Ferguson Denver

10. Yeremiah Bell Miami

11. Sammy Knight Jacksonville

12. Tank Williams Minnesota

13. Idrees Bashir Detroit

14. Mike Doss Minnesota

15. Glen Earl Houston

16. Keith Davis Dallas

17 Pierson Prioleau Washington

18. Donnie Nickey Tennessee

19. Will Demps Houston

20. Gerome Sapp Baltimore

21. Marquand Manuel Green Bay

22. Oliver Celestin Arizona

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Oshiomoge Atogwe St. Louis

- James Butler New York Giants

- C.C. Brown Houston

- Jim Leonhard Buffalo

- Matt Giordano Indianapolis

- Brandon McGowan Chicago

- Vincent Fuller Tennessee

- Hamza Abdullah Denver 7th round

- Gerald Sensabaugh Jacksonville

- Jerome Carter St. Louis

- J.R. Reed Philadelphia

 
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Andy Dufresne said:
Beaumont said:
Interesting ... rankings seem a bit ... off in some places.

Draftdaddy thinks out of the box?
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Sometimes. I'm just glad they have a seemingly complete list.What are you referring to specifically?
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I started to think this when I hit the WRs, am an IDP fan but will not go there since no one in this forum cares as much ...3. Andre Davis Houston

6. Keary Colbert Carolina

11. Samie Parker Kansas City

12. D.J. Hackett Seattle

13. Jabar Gaffney N.E. Patriots

14. Justin Gage Tennessee

Davis is a little high, Colbert is way high, and Hackett, Gaffney and Gage should be uber-upset at being ranked so low, especially behind Samie Parker ...

 
OL doesn't normally get "love from the homies", but I highly doubt Larry Allen could be the #4 OG while approaching retirement. I also disagree with Chris Terry and George Foster as the #5 and #6 OT's, respectively. Plus, Lilja (IND) and Scott (IND) will be toast once they leave the Colts (see Rick DeMulling).

 
Rather than discuss the rankings, I'm hoping there's discussion along the lines of "I hope my team 'X' gets player 'Y'" and explain why.

 
Cleveland needs

-A newer version of Willie McGinest, Bruschi please?

-If Ogden doesn't retire [baltimore may not have the cap room to re-sign/franchise Terrell Suggs] Suggs would fit in nicely opposite Wimbley

-I've always dug Demorrio Williams, just had problems staying healthy/getting into the lineup. He may be a good value.

-Mike Doss on the cheap would be some nice depth at S if Baxter isn't able to get back up to speed

-Hackett is not the 12th best WR available so I won't dream we could have him on the cheap; Patten or Bryant Johnson though? They'd both look good in Cleveland uniforms.

-If Bobby McCray, Corey Williams, or Brian Young were cheap enough [or we can't land Suggs] I'd love to target them too.

Looks like a decent year for defensive free agents, we'll see who/how many are franchised.

 
I really dig that draftdaddy site. Every yr the guys there do a tremendous job with their rankings and coverage.I know first hand the owner went to the senior bowl and a has a eye for talent. They will be doing a live NFL DRAFT chat on our website ( JetNation.com) this spring. I will post the info if any of you guys wnat to come by and check it out.

 
Houston needs: RB, LT, CB, S's

- I'd like to see the Texans go after one of those top 6 guys (not Turner so much) and draft a backup.

- Would love for us to go after J. Gross but I'm sure he's gonna be pricey. But we need someone young and active at that LT spot.

- I'm really happy with our wr corps I'd like us to re-sign Davis but if not I'd like us to go after maybe D. Carter.

- All of the good corners on that list like they may be just alittle too pricey for my likings but maybe get a guy with speed and

maybe get more depth like a Stanley wilson. I think the Texans will draft a CB or 2 in this draft.

- I followed Boss Bailey for the first 2 years of his career and he was always hurt haven't really seen or heard of him since but would like to bring him in.(I love speed)

- Doss would be an upgrade over anything we have now.

 
MAC_32 said:
Cleveland needs-A newer version of Willie McGinest, Bruschi please?-If Ogden doesn't retire [baltimore may not have the cap room to re-sign/franchise Terrell Suggs] Suggs would fit in nicely opposite Wimbley-I've always dug Demorrio Williams, just had problems staying healthy/getting into the lineup. He may be a good value.-Mike Doss on the cheap would be some nice depth at S if Baxter isn't able to get back up to speed-Hackett is not the 12th best WR available so I won't dream we could have him on the cheap; Patten or Bryant Johnson though? They'd both look good in Cleveland uniforms.-If Bobby McCray, Corey Williams, or Brian Young were cheap enough [or we can't land Suggs] I'd love to target them too.Looks like a decent year for defensive free agents, we'll see who/how many are franchised.
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I'd rather have them get Suggs than Bruschi.
 
Andy Dufresne said:
Rather than discuss the rankings, I'm hoping there's discussion along the lines of "I hope my team 'X' gets player 'Y'" and explain why.
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Well...while we are hoping.GB should do the following.Let Corey Williams go in free agency...trade or release KGB...move Cullen Jenkins back to DT...sign Jared Allen.Allen/Jenkins/Pickett/Kampman That is one hell of a front 4.
 
also remember that the odds of the top players on these list hitting the open market is slim. Most of them will be franchised if not re-signed before they even hit the open market

 
For the Browns...

Offense

If we lose DA via trade or FA then we need a veteran back-up QB. Billy Volek would be a good fit there.

Lots of Browns fans want Michael Turner, but I just cant see us spending the money that he wants for the RB position. I think we resign Lewis for another year and try to sign a Michael Bennet or Chris Brown. I'd really like to see us get Fargas, but I doubt Oakland lets him go.

At WR I'd like to see us get Bernard Berrian, but Bryant Johnson may wind up being a better value for the money.

For our own FA's, I'd like to see us resign Lewis on a short term contract and Lennie Freidman for depth at guard and center. Whether we keep DA depends on the offer in my opinion.

Defense

The Browns need front 7 help, particularly on the d-line but I really don't see any impact players on the d-line. Albert Haynesworth would seem to be a good pick, but I believe he'll get lazy again once he gets a big contract.

Corey Williams would be a good fit at DE and I think we can get him at a value. Same with Tommy Kelly and I'd like us to get both.

If Terrell Suggs hits the market the Browns should not hesitate to sign him to a long term deal. He'd be perfect opposite Wimbley.

Karlos Dansby would be a good pick-up, but I think someone will outspend us for him. We still don't know what our young guys can do behind a decent d-line.

While everyone else is throwing money at Asante Samuel, I'd like to see the Browns quietly sign Nnamdi Asomugha. He's being overlooked by everyone so far.

I also like the idea of the Browns signing Mike Doss on the cheap.

I'd like the Browns to resign Ethan Kelly. He's versatile and is solid depth.

 
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For the Browns...OffenseIf we lose DA via trade or FA then we need a veteran back-up QB. Billy Volek would be a good fit there.Lots of Browns fans want Michael Turner, but I just cant see us spending the money that he wants for the RB position. I think we resign Lewis for another year and try to sign a Michael Bennet or Chris Brown. I'd really like to see us get Fargas, but I doubt Oakland lets him go.At WR I'd like to see us get Bernard Berrian, but Bryant Johnson may wind up being a better value for the money.For our own FA's, I'd like to see us resign Lewis on a short term contract and Lennie Freidman for depth at guard and center. Whether we keep DA depends on the offer in my opinion.DefenseThe Browns need front 7 help, particularly on the d-line but I really don't see any impact players on the d-line. Albert Haynesworth would seem to be a good pick, but I believe he'll get lazy again once he gets a big contract.Corey Williams would be a good fit at DE and I think we can get him at a value. Same with Tommy Kelly and I'd like us to get both.If Terrell Suggs hits the market the Browns should not hesitate to sign him to a long term deal. He'd be perfect opposite Wimbley.Karlos Dansby would be a good pick-up, but I think someone will outspend us for him. We still don't know what our young guys can do behind a decent d-line.While everyone else is throwing money at Asante Samuel, I'd like to see the Browns quietly sign Nnamdi Asomugha. He's being overlooked by everyone so far.I also like the idea of the Browns signing Mike Doss on the cheap.I'd like the Browns to resign Ethan Kelly. He's versatile and is solid depth.
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I don't think there's any reason for the Browns to puruse another FA RB if they re-sign J Lew, who I prefer over The Burner. Wright was a formidable backup/change-of-pace guy and Harrison made a lot of strides this year, they're cheap too.No way Berrian comes to Cleveland when he would be, at best, the third option in the passing game. He thinks he's a #1 and will go somewhere to be a #1 (and be paid like it too).Haynesworth comes with a lot of risks and will cost an arm and a leg, I wanted him a few months ago when our run D was getting scorched but not that I've had time to think about it I'd rather pass. That and everything I've head has Shaun Smith, ideally, becoming out full time NT. In which case, no Haynesworth. He may not be an effective 3-4 NT anyway, or at least as effective as he was in Tennessee's 4-3 scheme.Asomugha will in all likelihood be a Raider in 08 and beyond, their #1 priority is to re-sign him long term. If they don't I'd expect a franchise tag to be slapped on him. Besides, if he was to hit FA no way the Browns pursue him, not with our current stable of CBs. If there's one strength on the Browns D it is at CB, they need to address other areas this offseason.I loved Ethan Kelly this year, but he just went under the knife [microfracture knee surgery]; it's a really dicey procedure - the recovery time is 4-12 months and if it goes wrong can be career threatening. If he is recovering successfully I'd love to bring him back, but not until I know for sure.
 
Andy Dufresne said:
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Running Backs

1. Michael Turner San Diego

2. Julius Jones Dallas

3. Justin Fargas Oakland

4. Jamal Lewis Cleveland

5. Tatum Bell Detroit

6. Chris Brown Tennessee

7. Derrick Ward New York Giants

8. Michael Bennett Tampa Bay

9. Michael Pittman Tampa Bay

10. Ron Dayne Houston

11. Mewelde Moore Minnesota

12. Dan Kreider Pittsburgh (Fullback)

13. Musa Smith Baltimore

14. Artose Pinner Atlanta

15. Rock Cartwright Washington

16. T.J. Duckett Washington

17. Jesse Chatman Miami

18. Joe Echemandu Houston

19. LaBrandon Toefield Jacksonville

20. Brad Hoover Carolina (Fullback)

21. Cecil Sapp Denver (Fullback)

22. Kris Wilson Kansas City (Fullback)

23. Thomas Tapeh Philadelphia (Fullback)

24. Maurice Hicks San Francisco

25. Mike Alstott Tampa Bay (Fullback)

25. Aaron Stecker New Orleans
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Mike has retired. He isn't going to be a free agent.
 
prymetyme25 said:
Houston needs: RB, LT, CB, S's- I'd like to see the Texans go after one of those top 6 guys (not Turner so much) and draft a backup.- Would love for us to go after J. Gross but I'm sure he's gonna be pricey. But we need someone young and active at that LT spot.- I'm really happy with our wr corps I'd like us to re-sign Davis but if not I'd like us to go after maybe D. Carter.- All of the good corners on that list like they may be just alittle too pricey for my likings but maybe get a guy with speed and maybe get more depth like a Stanley wilson. I think the Texans will draft a CB or 2 in this draft.- I followed Boss Bailey for the first 2 years of his career and he was always hurt haven't really seen or heard of him since but would like to bring him in.(I love speed)- Doss would be an upgrade over anything we have now.
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In addition to those needs the Texans also need a DE, DT, SLB, and OCCharlie Anderson and Danny Clark are both FA. I think we might try to re-sign Anderson and/or add a FA like Karlos Dansby, Calvin Pace, or Clark Haggans. I think another position that will (should) be addressed in FA is DT. The Texans need a big space eater to help in run support, possibly someone like Isaac Sopoaga. A pass rusher is another need but I think that might be something that is addressed on the second day of the draft. If not the Texans could look at a cheap option to bring in on passing plays like Bobby McCray. Safety and corner is somewhere else that I think the Texans have to look in free agency and the draft. I think we try to re-sign Hutchins and Demps and then add several pieces through the draft and free agency. The Texans are supposedly looking for bigger corners and have shown a bias toward hard hitting safeties (emphasis hasn't really been places on ball skills when choosing safeties.) Possibilities include Drayton Florence (even though he cheap shotted Matt Schaub), Randall Gay, William James, and Gibril Wilson.I think the offensive line sees huge turnover with the Alex Gibbs hire. With Weary's injury and slower feet I think he is as good as gone. I also think Flanagan is gone and Charles Spencer probably won't make it back from his injury. I don't think much is done here in free agency though. I think the Texans take a LT on the first day of the draft and either work with what they have at C (McKinney and Eslinger) or pick up a UDFA to groom. By all accounts Ahman Green will be back and you have to assume Ron Dayne will as well. Taylor and Walker will both likely be at camp but I think the Texans add another guy here. My guess is a first day draft pick but I also wouldn't be suprised to see them sign a Michael Turner, Mewelde Moore, or Derrick Turner. I'm going to assume Andre Davis is re-signed, if he isn't they will obviously do something there as well.
 
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-A newer version of Willie McGinest, Bruschi please?
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Bruschi and McGinest are two completely different types of players.Also, Bruschi has taken way below market value to remain in New England in the past, and serves as his own agent. I'd be completely blown away if he left town.
 
Borat said:
MAC_32 said:
-A newer version of Willie McGinest, Bruschi please?
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Bruschi and McGinest are two completely different types of players.Also, Bruschi has taken way below market value to remain in New England in the past, and serves as his own agent. I'd be completely blown away if he left town.
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I'll be shocked if he doesn't retire after the Super Bowl.
 
Stewy said:
prymetyme25 said:
Houston needs: RB, LT, CB, S's- I'd like to see the Texans go after one of those top 6 guys (not Turner so much) and draft a backup.- Would love for us to go after J. Gross but I'm sure he's gonna be pricey. But we need someone young and active at that LT spot.- I'm really happy with our wr corps I'd like us to re-sign Davis but if not I'd like us to go after maybe D. Carter.- All of the good corners on that list like they may be just alittle too pricey for my likings but maybe get a guy with speed and maybe get more depth like a Stanley wilson. I think the Texans will draft a CB or 2 in this draft.- I followed Boss Bailey for the first 2 years of his career and he was always hurt haven't really seen or heard of him since but would like to bring him in.(I love speed)- Doss would be an upgrade over anything we have now.
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In addition to those needs the Texans also need a DE, DT, SLB, and OCCharlie Anderson and Danny Clark are both FA. I think we might try to re-sign Anderson and/or add a FA like Karlos Dansby, Calvin Pace, or Clark Haggans. I think another position that will (should) be addressed in FA is DT. The Texans need a big space eater to help in run support, possibly someone like Isaac Sopoaga. A pass rusher is another need but I think that might be something that is addressed on the second day of the draft. If not the Texans could look at a cheap option to bring in on passing plays like Bobby McCray. Safety and corner is somewhere else that I think the Texans have to look in free agency and the draft. I think we try to re-sign Hutchins and Demps and then add several pieces through the draft and free agency. The Texans are supposedly looking for bigger corners and have shown a bias toward hard hitting safeties (emphasis hasn't really been places on ball skills when choosing safeties.) Possibilities include Drayton Florence (even though he cheap shotted Matt Schaub), Randall Gay, William James, and Gibril Wilson.I think the offensive line sees huge turnover with the Alex Gibbs hire. With Weary's injury and slower feet I think he is as good as gone. I also think Flanagan is gone and Charles Spencer probably won't make it back from his injury. I don't think much is done here in free agency though. I think the Texans take a LT on the first day of the draft and either work with what they have at C (McKinney and Eslinger) or pick up a UDFA to groom. By all accounts Ahman Green will be back and you have to assume Ron Dayne will as well. Taylor and Walker will both likely be at camp but I think the Texans add another guy here. My guess is a first day draft pick but I also wouldn't be suprised to see them sign a Michael Turner, Mewelde Moore, or Derrick Turner. I'm going to assume Andre Davis is re-signed, if he isn't they will obviously do something there as well.
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Listening to the administration this off-season, it seems as though they are not going to spend heavy dollars on a single poistion. I would not expect them pursue the top of the lists with the Kansbys and Turners of the world. I think we will see a good number of players, but mostly in the range that we signed Clark and A. Davis, etc this past year.On Davis, Kubiak said that he and Rick Smith had dinner with Davis on Wednesday. the Texans are pursueing him, so we will see if Houston can get that done before the FA period starts. I could see Davis thinking that this is his last chance to get a decent contract not signing with the Texans until he sees what the market will bear. At RB, I think that if a Moore/ward type is signed, we won't be seeing much of Ron Dayne anymore. The mention has been to get younger at the position, so a draft pick in order, but since barring trade the Texans don't have a 2nd and there is depth at RB in the draft and thinking Choice/Hart type in round 3 or 4. At CB, the names you have are about the correct range. These are guys that could start until Robinson gets back but maybe best as CB3. At DE, there does seem to be several guy Odom , McCray who are upgrades over the pass rush the Texans are getting, but not really dynamic or expensive. Getting even a 6 ot 8 sack guy would be a help.
 
Any thoughts on where Dallas Clark ends up and for how much? I'm curious as to what degree his success can be attributed to playing with Payton Manning and that offense. I don't think he is a gamebreaker, but I think another team could get consistent production from him.

 
OC Zed said:
Any thoughts on where Dallas Clark ends up and for how much? I'm curious as to what degree his success can be attributed to playing with Payton Manning and that offense. I don't think he is a gamebreaker, but I think another team could get consistent production from him.
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I would be :D if he were to become a Viking. Visanthe Shiancoe was a bust and Childress really seems to want an upgrade to the TE spot.
 
OC Zed said:
Any thoughts on where Dallas Clark ends up and for how much? I'm curious as to what degree his success can be attributed to playing with Payton Manning and that offense. I don't think he is a gamebreaker, but I think another team could get consistent production from him.
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Has Indy made any indication that they wont keep him?
 
Andy Dufresne said:
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Offense

Quarterbacks

1. Rex Grossman Chicago

2. Daunte Culpepper Oakland

3. Josh McCown Oakland

4. Quinn Gray Jacksonville

5. Cleo Lemon Miami

6. Shaun Hill San Francisco

7. Billy Volek San Diego

8. J.T. O'Sullivan Detroit

9. Marques Tuiasosopo New York Jets

10. Chris Redman Atlanta

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Derek Anderson Cleveland pick in 2005

- Jared Lorenzen New York Giants

- Dan Orlovsky Detroit

- Ryan Fitzpatrick Cincinnati

Running Backs

1. Michael Turner San Diego

2. Julius Jones Dallas

3. Justin Fargas Oakland

4. Jamal Lewis Cleveland

5. Tatum Bell Detroit

6. Chris Brown Tennessee

7. Derrick Ward New York Giants

8. Michael Bennett Tampa Bay

9. Michael Pittman Tampa Bay

10. Ron Dayne Houston

11. Mewelde Moore Minnesota

12. Dan Kreider Pittsburgh (Fullback)

13. Musa Smith Baltimore

14. Artose Pinner Atlanta

15. Rock Cartwright Washington

16. T.J. Duckett Washington

17. Jesse Chatman Miami

18. Joe Echemandu Houston

19. LaBrandon Toefield Jacksonville

20. Brad Hoover Carolina (Fullback)

21. Cecil Sapp Denver (Fullback)

22. Kris Wilson Kansas City (Fullback)

23. Thomas Tapeh Philadelphia (Fullback)

24. Maurice Hicks San Francisco

25. Mike Alstott Tampa Bay (Fullback)

26. Aaron Stecker New Orleans

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Marion Barber Dallas

- Vernand Morency Green Bay

- Leonard Weaver Seattle

- Samkon Gado Miami

- Tyson Thompson Dallas

Wide Receivers

1. Randy Moss N.E. Patriots

2. Bernard Berrian Chicago

3. Andre Davis Houston

4. Jerry Porter Oakland

5. Devery Henderson New Orleans

6. Keary Colbert Carolina

7. Bryant Johnson Arizona

8. Drew Carter Carolina

9. David Patten New Orleans

10. Ernest Wilford Jacksonville

11. Samie Parker Kansas City

12. D.J. Hackett Seattle

13. Jabar Gaffney N.E. Patriots

14. Justin Gage Tennessee

15. Robert Ferguson Minnesota

16. Antonio Chatman Cincinnati

17. Devard Darling Baltimore

18. Tim Dwight Oakland

19. Troy Walters Detroit

20. Tim Carter Cleveland

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Jerome Mathis Houston

- Nate Washington Pittsburgh

- Jerheme Urban Arizona

- Rashied Davis Chicago

Tight Ends

1. Dallas Clark Indianapolis

2. L.J. Smith Philadelphia

3. Eric Johnson New Orleans

4. Ben Hartsock Tennessee

5. Ben Troupe Tennessee

6. Michael Gaines Buffalo

7. Jeremy Stevens Tampa Bay

8. Marcus Pollard Seattle

9. Billy Miller New Orleans

10. Nate Jackson Denver

11. Sean Ryan N.Y. Jets

12. Dwayne Blakley Atlanta

13. Anthony Becht Tampa Bay

14. Aaron Walker St. Louis

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Ben Utecht Indianapolis

- Bo Scaife Tennessee

- Bryan Fletcher Indianapolis

- Billy Bajema San Francisco

Offensive Tackles

1. Flozell Adams Dallas

2. Jordan Gross Carolina

3. Sean Locklear Seattle

4. Travelle Wharton Carolina

5. Chris Terry Kansas City

6. George Foster Detroit

7. Maurice Williams Jacksonville

8. Kwame Harris San Francisco

9. Stacey Andrews Cincinnati (OG)

10. Jason Fabini Washington (OG)

11. Cornell Green Oakland

12. Brandon Gorin St. Louis

13. Adrian Jones New York Jets

14. Max Starks PIttsburgh

15. Mike Rosenthal Miami

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Elton Brown Arizona (og)

- David Stewart Tennessee

- Will Svitek Kansas City

- Daniel Loper Tennessee

- Cory Lekkerkerker Miami

Offensive Guards

1. Alan Faneca Pittsburgh

2. Ryan Lilja Indianapolis

3. Jacob Bell Tennessee

4. Larry Allen San Francisco

5. Jake Scott Indianapolis

6. Seth McKinney Cleveland (OC) -

7. Rex Hadnot Miami

8. Floyd Womack Seattle

9. Justin Smiley San Francisco

10. Ruben Brown Chicago

11. Jamar Nesbit New Orleans

12. Fred Weary Houston

13. Milford Brown St. Louis

14. Chris Liwienski Miami

15. Eugene Amano Tennessee (OC)

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Jason Brown Baltimore

- Stephen Peterman Detroit

- Dylan Gandy Indianapolis

- Geoff Hangartner Carolina

- Scott Mruczkowski San Diego

- Evan Mathis Carolina

- Chris Kemoeatu Pittsburgh

Centers

1. Jeff Faine New Orleans

2. Casey Wiegmann Kansas City

3. Jeremy Newberry Oakland

4. John Wade Tampa Bay

5. Brett Romberg St. Louis

6. Alex Steponovich Cincinnati

7. Jonathan Goodwin New Orleans

8. Gene Mruczkowski Miami

9. Lennie Friedman Cleveland

10. Matt Lehr Tampa Bay

11. Mike Pucillo Washington

12. Andy McCollum St. Louis

13. Wade Smith New York Jets

Key Restricted Free Agents

- Chris Myers Denver
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Oh, if "King" Carl Peterson would only spend a little $, there are a few guys I would love to see in a Chefs uniform next year!!
 
Considering the Chargers biggest needs would be S, RT, RG, ILB I'm not seeing much to get excited about with the free agents.

 
Andy Dufresne said:
greenf7cat said:
Oh, if "King" Carl Peterson would only spend a little $, there are a few guys I would love to see in a Chefs uniform next year!!
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Such as?
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WR and OL are the Chefs biggest concern entering FA/NFL draft:Berrian: The Chefs need a playmaker on the outside who can stretch the field. Croyle has a great arm and a compliment to Bowe such as Bernard would help alot

Bryant Johnson: Another player who can stretch the field, but also serves as a pretty good possession receiver

DJ Hackett: A prover WR commodity who can help the young WR's in KC. When we let go of Kennison and Parker, Jeff Webb will be the most experienced WR on that team

Flozell Adams, Ryan Lilja, and Jeff Faine could only help the OL disaster that was KC last year.

 
greenf7cat said:
OC Zed said:
Any thoughts on where Dallas Clark ends up and for how much? I'm curious as to what degree his success can be attributed to playing with Payton Manning and that offense. I don't think he is a gamebreaker, but I think another team could get consistent production from him.
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Has Indy made any indication that they wont keep him?
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I believe when the Colts extended Bob Sanders' contract that a local writer stated this should all but spell the end of the Dallas Clark era, they can't afford him.
 
MAC_32 said:
greenf7cat said:
OC Zed said:
Any thoughts on where Dallas Clark ends up and for how much? I'm curious as to what degree his success can be attributed to playing with Payton Manning and that offense. I don't think he is a gamebreaker, but I think another team could get consistent production from him.
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Has Indy made any indication that they wont keep him?
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I believe when the Colts extended Bob Sanders' contract that a local writer stated this should all but spell the end of the Dallas Clark era, they can't afford him.
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now that makes it interesting for me as far as if he is 1 of my 12 keepers for the upcoming season..oh boy
 
sho nuff said:
Andy Dufresne said:
Rather than discuss the rankings, I'm hoping there's discussion along the lines of "I hope my team 'X' gets player 'Y'" and explain why.
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Well...while we are hoping.GB should do the following.

Let Corey Williams go in free agency...trade or release KGB...move Cullen Jenkins back to DT...sign Jared Allen.

Allen/Jenkins/Pickett/Kampman That is one hell of a front 4.
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Packers GM Ted Thompson is unlikely to sign Corey Williams. I'd guess he gets KGB at a slightly reduced contract (but either way I think he's back). There is almost no way Green Bay signs Jared Allen. 1) He'll cost way too much...not Thompson's style and 2) His off the field issues make him a bad fit for an organization run like Green Bay is.Offense: If the Pack goes out and signs a free agent from that list is will probably be an interior lineman like Fred Weary who has some experience in the zone blocking scheme.

Defense: I'd love to see Thompson sign a corner moving Charles Woodson to free safety (ala Rod Woodson, start Bigby or Rouse at SS) but that does seem like a pipe dream at this point.

 
You know it's a bad group of QB's if Rex Grossman is at the top of the list.

The two biggest names IMO are Randy Moss and Samuel. I don't know how the Patriots would be able to sign them both, maybe Randy Moss will play for less money for NE since he's such a team player.

My guess for them is they sign Moss again and they probably lose Samuel and try to upgrade thru the draft on defense.

 
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greenf7cat said:
OC Zed said:
Any thoughts on where Dallas Clark ends up and for how much? I'm curious as to what degree his success can be attributed to playing with Payton Manning and that offense. I don't think he is a gamebreaker, but I think another team could get consistent production from him.
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Has Indy made any indication that they wont keep him?
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yes, said they would tag him if need be. Clark is staying in Indy
 
Jeff Tefertiller said:
greenf7cat said:
OC Zed said:
Any thoughts on where Dallas Clark ends up and for how much? I'm curious as to what degree his success can be attributed to playing with Payton Manning and that offense. I don't think he is a gamebreaker, but I think another team could get consistent production from him.
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Has Indy made any indication that they wont keep him?
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yes, said they would tag him if need be. Clark is staying in Indy
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Can they afford it though? Last I saw their cap situation was un-good.
 
MAC_32 said:
Jeff Tefertiller said:
greenf7cat said:
OC Zed said:
Any thoughts on where Dallas Clark ends up and for how much? I'm curious as to what degree his success can be attributed to playing with Payton Manning and that offense. I don't think he is a gamebreaker, but I think another team could get consistent production from him.
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Has Indy made any indication that they wont keep him?
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yes, said they would tag him if need be. Clark is staying in Indy
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Can they afford it though? Last I saw their cap situation was un-good.
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Here is where I read it:Dallas Clark-TE- Colts Jan. 18 - 4:48 pm et

Colts GM Bill Polian says Dallas Clark will likely be franchise tagged this offseason.

Polian doesn't expect to reach a long-term accord with Clark before late February. The franchise number for tight ends (likely around $6-7 million).

Source: colts.com

 
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