Weary had a terribble leg injury last season. He'll be lucky if he ever plays again, much less next season.
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Top NFL free agents - Offense and defense (1 Viewer)
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Tecmo
Footballguy
Hopefully to the Vikes, bring back the power running to vogue. They got loads of cap space, they better do some quality spending this year. Last year was an insult to the Vikes fans with freakin Shiancoe getting paid like an all-proAre the Chiefs really going to let Jared Allen go? He's just getting started, no way I'd let him walk
ElectricShockey
Footballguy
As far as the Giants go ... you need to start to prepare for players like Strahan and Toomer to retire. I think Ward is expendable ... but you also don't let him go for nothing. Berrian would be a sweet pickup.
zamboni
Footballguy
I could see the Jets overpaying for him.
trader jake
Footballguy
[Major League]Then cross him off the list.[/Major League]
Didn't know that...good info. Who would be a good fit for teams looking at interior lineman with zone blocking experience?
MAC_32
Footballguy
I feel bad for whatever franchise overpays for Faneca, he was awful this year and is clearly on the decline. Sure, he's better than any scrub on the right side of the Vikes' line, but he won't come close to the level that you'd expect given his salary.Last I heard the Chiefs plan to franchise Allen if a long term deal is not reached.Tecmo said:
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Won't be the Vikes. They just gave Anthony Herrera a big contract to be the starting right guard, and of course Hutch is on the left. The only thing the Vikes need on the o-line is a better right tackle.Tecmo said:
Cecil Lammey
Footballguy
reunited with Russ Grimm in Arizona?Gr00vus said:
Cecil Lammey
Footballguy
BIG
to Draftdaddy. We talked quite a bit with Matt in Mobile. He has a very good eye for talent and is a former DivIII OL.
sho nuff
Footballguy
1) I agree that the cost would be up there. But for what they would have had to pay Williams (who I agree is gone because of the drafting of Harrell and the play of Jolly until he was hurt...though, the injuries to he and Cole could put a snag in that) and what they would be paying KGB...cut those two from the cap number and it makes signing Allen who is more of an all around end than KGB is...makes that more feasible. As for his style...at times...though he did go out and get Pickett and Woodson 2 years ago. When he has the money and a need, he is willing to spend some dough.2) No more so than Robinson's issues and he was welcomed back with open arms and does not provide as much as Allen could.
That said...I know this is a pipe dream but that is what was requested...what do I hope the team does.
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Cookiemonster
Footballguy
Any Haynesworth insight? I'd love to see the Raiders get him and Ellis in the draft. Let Nnamdi walk and spend that $ up front where it counts more, and they have needed it since they let Grady and Coleman walk.
sho nuff
Footballguy
I don't see almost anyway that Albert is not a Titan next year.They have a ton of cap money and at worst will franchise him.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Detroit Lions
Cornerback — A top-notch franchise-type shutdown corner is needed to tighten up the pass defense, could also stand to add some quality depth as well.
Safety — Kennoy Kennedy is over 30, and an upgrade is needed at the position.
Offensive Tackle — Jeff Backus would be better suited at the guard position, and an upgrade on the right side is needed as well.
Running Back — Kevin Jones shows flashes of breaking out at times, but he struggles to stay healthy. A Brain Westbrook/Marshall Faulk type of runner who is fast, quick, can run, and can catch is the catalyst needed to ignite the Lions offense.
Defensive Tackle - There's a chance Shaun Rogers won't be back next year, so, depending on the Lions' plans, this could become a big need.
Return Specialist - need a guy with game-changing return skills.
51 years and counting...
Cornerback — A top-notch franchise-type shutdown corner is needed to tighten up the pass defense, could also stand to add some quality depth as well.
Safety — Kennoy Kennedy is over 30, and an upgrade is needed at the position.
Offensive Tackle — Jeff Backus would be better suited at the guard position, and an upgrade on the right side is needed as well.
Running Back — Kevin Jones shows flashes of breaking out at times, but he struggles to stay healthy. A Brain Westbrook/Marshall Faulk type of runner who is fast, quick, can run, and can catch is the catalyst needed to ignite the Lions offense.
Defensive Tackle - There's a chance Shaun Rogers won't be back next year, so, depending on the Lions' plans, this could become a big need.
Return Specialist - need a guy with game-changing return skills.
51 years and counting...
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Cookiemonster
Footballguy
Kinda figured.
It was a multi-year deal with an expensive bonus this offseason, which few expect the Pats to pay. This is why most look at that deal as a one-year deal. Stallworth will be a free agent, most likely, after being released.el centro said:
As a Giant fan I would absolutely love to see them add
Carlos Dansby to that already sick pass rush - They need a Linebacker
and/or
Stick Haynesworth in the middle of that sick defensive line.
Also wouldn't mind adding Bryant Jonson as another target for Eli ... He was a high draft pick and has performed pretty well when either of the zona stud receivers has missed time.
Carlos Dansby to that already sick pass rush - They need a Linebacker
and/or
Stick Haynesworth in the middle of that sick defensive line.
Also wouldn't mind adding Bryant Jonson as another target for Eli ... He was a high draft pick and has performed pretty well when either of the zona stud receivers has missed time.
MAC_32
Footballguy
Put the bong down. The Giants already have a lot of $$$ committed to their front 4 and it is arguably the best in the league, no way they'd do this - even if Strahan really does call it quits.
DT isn't the strength of the Giants Dline and they don't have a lot invested there. They've been trying to land a solid DT for the past couple of years.Fred Robbins, Barry Cofieled (2nd Year) Jay Alford ®, and William Joseph (free agent). It's not likely to happen but it would be very cool.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
The three guys that are going to make the most money in FA are Jared Allen, Haynesworth, and Samuel.
There aren't many teams in the league that wouldn't benefit from them being on the roster.
I wonder, though, how much Allen's off the field issues and Haynesworth's on the field ones will affect how much money they'll make. Either way, it's gonna be a gob.
There aren't many teams in the league that wouldn't benefit from them being on the roster.
I wonder, though, how much Allen's off the field issues and Haynesworth's on the field ones will affect how much money they'll make. Either way, it's gonna be a gob.
Koya
Footballguy
It sounds as if Toomer will stick around for another year at least so this might be best addressed through the draft. The fact is the Giants look pretty good for next year with Smith being healthy and having a year of experience (not to mention playoff experience) and Plax hopefully far healthier next year. That said, Plax has battled injuries the past couple of years and I would love to see the Giants pick up someone who may need a bit of seasoning, but a WR with size somewhere in the draft. NO one on the FA list for WRs appeals to me as better than what the Giants have for the coming year.Sinorice Moss is a bit of a wildcard... guy has done NOTHING and I am close to calling him a lost cause...but if they could open the offense a little, have a few four receiver sets, the guy has the skill to do something in space. But it may never happen, or may not happen with the Giants. Curious to see if the Giants hold onto Jennings who was really coming on before he got hurt preseason.Giants may need to fill their Safety Spot if Wilson commands too high a price, but does that mean the Giants wont be willing to pay for someone who is as good/better via FA? THis may be their 1st round pick depending on how things fall.There had been some talk of Briggs to the Giants early in the season - that could make for one hell of a defense with their line coming back (come on Strahan, one more year!) and Pierce along with the possible emergence of Wilkerson whom they are very high on.
Koya
Footballguy
The Giants do have some weakness at DT (alfords awesome sack notwithstanding) and I expect this to be a priority in the offseason as they have no GLARING needs. Man, could you imagine Haynesworth there? Even without Strahan, Osi, Tuck, Kiwi and then Haynesworth up the middle? You will get creamed dropping back to pass, and good luck running up the middle. The Giants DO have a lot of cap space... Reese could do something special here to position us for a strong 3-5 year run.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
There was a thread in here yesterday that had the current space. I'll see if I can find it...
MAC_32
Footballguy
So instead of improving a weakness you would rather they make an elite unit even elite...eliter? That's not even a word, sorry. I guess we can agree to disagree, this just doesn't make any sense to me. It reminds me of the Rams last offseason when instead of focusing on improving a weakness [OLine, anything on defense] they focused on upgrading skill positions. A few injuries later and now they're drafting 2nd overall. I'm not sayin, I'm just sayin...
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Found it. It's at the top pf the first post.
Koya
Footballguy
But of the Giants strengths, their INTERIOR DL is not one of them. At times that hurt this year when teams could start running on the Giants for stretches. My belief is that if you dont have a glaring weakness, you want to solidify your strength. It is the Giants line which makes that D click and overcomes for weaknesses in the D-Backfield etc. By putting a FORCE int he middle there, how the heck are you going to handle Tuck, Osi, Strahan if he is back, Kiwi? You will create an utterly disruptive force.Now, if the Giants had a glaring weakness I would not suggest they go this route - but they have the luxury of good balance without a huge hole. Of course, if they lose Wilson they will have a big hole to fill.
Koya
Footballguy
Thanks.
MAC_32
Footballguy
The Giants finished 8th in the league in rush yds allowed and were even better in the playoffs. The best measure of successful DT's is run D, the Giants were near the top of the league in this area, upgrading an already elite area is not wise. There is no need to spend $$$ just because you have it, save it for when you need it. Who knows what next season will bring, a glaring hole could open up. In which case the Giants will likely need that cap space in order to fill it. By signing Haynesworth they'll be restricting themselves financially and may be unable to repair a hole if it were to arise.
OC Zed
Footballguy
I'd be surprised if anyone, particularly Samuel, gets more than Clements did last year. It seemed like the league consensus was that the 49ers spent too much on Clements and I would think teams this year would be gunshy of offering that kind of cash again.
Very, very few players get franchised.
David Yudkin
Footballguy
IIRC, Stallworth is due an $8 million roster bonus on 3/1, and there is no way on god's green earth that he will receive that. I have heard that there has been talk about tearing up that deal and giving him a new one, but 1) I doubt Stallworth would want non-starting money, 2) I would think he wants to be a key cog in an offense somewhere, and 3) the Pats really don't need him as he does not add a lot to their offense and his role was severely reduced as the sesaon went on.I doubt he will be back next year in a Patriots' uniform, as NE has other more pressing needs then dealing with a 3rd or 4th receiver that
MAC_32
Footballguy
If I were a Bears fan I would consider changing allegiances if all of that happened.
loose circuits
Footballguy
they have some reaches though it seems. Jamaal Charles at #8. I'd be curious as to why that is...DJ Hackett behind Samie Parker? come on....BIGto Draftdaddy. We talked quite a bit with Matt in Mobile. He has a very good eye for talent and is a former DivIII OL.
Jason Wood
Zoo York
I expect the Eagles will sign a WR in free agency although I fear it will be more of the D.J. Hackett/Bryant Johnson ilk than the Bernard Berrian type. I would personally love for them to land Suggs, but Baltimore isn't going to let him walk. The guy has been productive in the league forever but is only 26; teams don't let players like that go.
Captain Hook
Footballguy
Not sure if this site is presuming/predicting/hasheard that some of these guys will be cut or whether someone on IR defaults to "not signed" or whatever - I don't have time to check this now but there are several names there that I belive to be signed for 2008
massraider
Footballguy
Just speaking on the team I know:
McCown is almost certain to stay in Oakland. I doubt any team offers him the chance to battle for a starting gig, and he seems ready to backup JaMarcus, unlike Daunte.
At RB, I could see them flirting with Turner, but I think it more likely they re-sign Fargas, and go with him and Bush next year. I don't like it, but I could see it.
WR is a need, and everyone has then interested in everyone. I think they might talk to Berrian, but I would guess he gets a better offer from a better team. Jerry Porter may actually re-sign, which seemed impossible a year ago.
Also, Andy, you have Joe Echemandu listed under Houston. I believe the Raiders already signed him.
McCown is almost certain to stay in Oakland. I doubt any team offers him the chance to battle for a starting gig, and he seems ready to backup JaMarcus, unlike Daunte.
At RB, I could see them flirting with Turner, but I think it more likely they re-sign Fargas, and go with him and Bush next year. I don't like it, but I could see it.
WR is a need, and everyone has then interested in everyone. I think they might talk to Berrian, but I would guess he gets a better offer from a better team. Jerry Porter may actually re-sign, which seemed impossible a year ago.
Also, Andy, you have Joe Echemandu listed under Houston. I believe the Raiders already signed him.
Kevin Ashcraft
Footballguy
If I were GM of the Chiefs......
Priority #1
Ryan Lilja - a guy in his prime who can play out a long-term deal. KC actually had him on its' PS and cut him. Lilja played at Kansas State and grew up in the Kansas City area, so the fit is logical.
Priority #2
One of the top 5 CBs - Law and Surtain are over the Hill. Law has a bit more left than Surtain, so I would get one of the top CBs, as well as draft one by Round 4 in the draft.
Priority #3
A veteran kicker.....ANYONE who can hit consistently from 40 and in will be WELCOMED!
Priority #4
Ernest Wilford and/or DJ Hackett - KC has really only one WR who can be counted on, that being D-Bowe. Kennison will likely be gone and Jeff Webb should be nothing more than a #5 WR.
There are others, but those are the main ones that I see.
Priority #1
Ryan Lilja - a guy in his prime who can play out a long-term deal. KC actually had him on its' PS and cut him. Lilja played at Kansas State and grew up in the Kansas City area, so the fit is logical.
Priority #2
One of the top 5 CBs - Law and Surtain are over the Hill. Law has a bit more left than Surtain, so I would get one of the top CBs, as well as draft one by Round 4 in the draft.
Priority #3
A veteran kicker.....ANYONE who can hit consistently from 40 and in will be WELCOMED!
Priority #4
Ernest Wilford and/or DJ Hackett - KC has really only one WR who can be counted on, that being D-Bowe. Kennison will likely be gone and Jeff Webb should be nothing more than a #5 WR.
There are others, but those are the main ones that I see.
Donny Loved Bowling
Footballguy
I'm hoping the Birds can bring Stallworth back to the nest, he was a nice vertical threat 2 years ago plus he would allow Curtis to move into the slot where I think he'd be more effective. I'd also be happy with Andre Davis, who would seriously boost their kick-return ability.Defensive end is another need, and I think they will be drafting one on the first day again this year. Kearse will likely be cut loose, perhaps Howard too. I think Marques Douglas would be a nice low-cost upgrade, he's a better run-stopper than anyone they have now.Most of all I'd like to see the Eagles sign Asante Samuel, and move Sheldon Brown to safety. They've shown a willingness to spend big on defensive playmakers, this one move would upgrade two positions. Westbrook needs someone to give him a breather now and then - I think Mewelde Moore would be ideal. And if Tapeh is allowed to leave (hopefully) as a FA, I'd love to see the Eagles draft Owen Schmitt.I expect their first-round pick to be either a DE or OT.
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Weiner Dog
Footballguy
The Pats will not use the franchise tag on Moss. This tells me they already have a long-term deal in place and it will be announced in two weeks. The Bears are on record saying they will not use the franchise tag on Berrian. As a result, I think the top two UFA WR's are now Berrian and Stallworth.
