Friday, March 12, 2010

Free Agency: Week One Re-Cap

Posted by Matt Miller On March - 8 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

Arizona Cardinals:
Lost LB Karlos Dansby (MIA), S Antrel Rolle (NYG),
Traded for S Kerry Rhodes (NYJ- 2010 4th RD, 2011 7th RD)
Traded WR Anquan Boldin (BAL- 2010 3rd and 4th RD) 

Atlanta Falcons:
Signed CB Dunta Robinson
Re-signed CB Brian Williams, WR Brian Finneran

Baltimore Ravens:
Signed WR Donte Stallworth
Re-signed DT Lamar Divens
Traded for WR Anquan Boldin (ARZ- 2010 3rd and 4th RD)
Lost DE Justin Bannan (DEN)

Buffalo Bills:
Re-signed OLB Bryan Scott
Retired: OT Brad Butler

Carolina Panthers:
Lost QB AJ Feeley (STL), DE Julius Peppers (CHI)
Cut QB Jake Delhomme

Chicago Bears:
Signed DE Julius Peppers (CAR), TE Brandon Manumaleuna (SD), RB Chester Taylor (MIN)
Cut OT Orlando Pace

Cincinnati Bengals:
Cut WR Laveranues Coles

Cleveland Browns:
Signed OT Tony Pashos and LB Scott Fujita
Cut OC Hank Fraley
Retired OG Ryan Tucker

Dallas Cowboys:
Re-signed CB Cletis Gordon

Denver Broncos:
Signed DE Justin Bannan (BAL), SS Nate Jones (MIA)
Re-signed OG Russ Hochstein, WR Brandon Lloyd

Detroit Lions:
Signed WR Nate Burleson (SEA), DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (TEN)
Re-signed OT Jon Jansen
Cut DT Grady Jackson, CB Phillip Buchanon
Traded for DT Corey Williams (CLE- 2010 5th RD)

Green Bay Packers:
Re-signed OT Chad Clifton
Lost DE Aaron Kampman (JAC)

Houston Texans:
Re-signed WR Kevin Walter, P Matt Turk
Lost CB Dunta Robinson (ATL)

Indianapolis Colts:
Re-signed LB Gary Brackett
Signed OG Andy Alleman
Cut DE Raheem Brock

Jacksonville Jaguars:
Signed WR Kassim Osgood (SD), DE Aaron Kampman (GB)
Re-signed OG Kynan Forney, DT Atiyyah Ellison, DT Montavius Stanley

Kansas City Chiefs:
Signed: QB Tyler Palko (FA)
Re-signed WR Terrence Copper, RB Jackie Battle, LB Mike Vrabel
Lost: OG Andy Alleman (IND)
Cut: WR Devard Darling, RB Dantrell Savage

Miami Dolphins:
Signed LB Karlos Dansby (MIA)
Re-signed QB Chad Pennigton
Lost SS Nate Jones (DEN)
Cut SS Gibril Wilson, LB Joey Porter, LB Akin Ayodele

Minnesota Vikings:
Lost OG Artis Hicks (WAS), RB Chester Taylor (CHI)

New England Patriots:
Re-signed LB Tully Banta-Cain, DT Vince Wilfork, OG Stephen Neal
Cut TE Chris Baker

New Orleans Saints:
Re-signed OC Nick Leckey, SS Pierson Prioleau
Lost LB Scott Fujita (CLE)
Cut DE Charles Grant, LB Mark Simoneau, OG Jamar Nesbit

New York Giants:
Signed SS Antrel Rolle
Lost QB David Carr (SF)
Cut S Aaron Rouse, LB Londan Fryar, LB Antonio Pierce

New York Jets:
Traded for CB Antonio Cromartie (SD- 2011 pick)
Cut CB Lito Sheppard, CB Donald Strickland, RB Thomas Jones

Oakland Raiders:
Re-signed OT Khalif Barnes, DE Richard Seymour (Franchise), K Sebastian Janikowski
Cut RB Justin Fargas

Philadelphia Eagles:
Re-signed FB Leonard Weaver
Cut RB Brian Westbrook, LB Will Witherspoon

Pittsburgh Steelers:
Re-signed DT Casey Hampton, K Jeff Reed (Franchise)

San Diego Chargers:
Re-signed DE Alfonso Boone
Cut RB LaDainian Tomlinson, RB Michael Bennett, DT Jamal Williams
Lost TE Brandon Manumaleuna (CHI), WR Kassim Osgood (JAC)

San Francisco 49ers:
Signed QB David Carr, DT Aubrayo Franklin (Franchise), LB Matt Wilhelm
Lost OT Tony Pashos (CLE)

Seattle Seahawks:
Re-signed K Olando Mare (Franchise)
Lost WR Nate Burleson (DET)

St. Louis Rams:
Signed QB AJ Feeley (CAR)
Re-signed SS Craig Dahl
Cut TE Derek Fine, DT Claude Wroten

Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
Cut CB Torrie Cox, P Josh Bidwell, P Dirk Johnson

Tennessee Titans:
Re-signed LB Ken Amato, LB Pago Togafau, S Donnie Nickey
Lost DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (DET)

Washington Redskins:
Re-signed DT Lorenzo Alexander, DE Phillip Daniels, OG Mike Williams
Signed OT Artis Hicks (MIN)
Cut OG Randy Thomas, CB Fred Smoot, DT Cornelius Griffin, RB Rock Cartwright, WR Antwan Randle El, QB Todd Collins, TE Eddie Williams, RB Ladell Betts
Retired OT Chris Samuels

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2010 NFL Free Agents

Posted by Matt Miller On February - 8 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

We’ve gone through the rosters, and thanks to the Associated Press, we have a list of every free agent on the books for the 2010 NFL off-season. Read the rest of this entry »

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2010 NFL Free Agency Preview: Quarterbacks

Posted by Jonathan Dove On February - 5 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

This year’s off-season is going to be much different than the past off-seasons. With the Collective Bargaining Agreement potentially running out will have an effect on the free agency period. This situation will basically have two direct effects on off-season signings:

1. Teams will be free to spend as much money as they want on free agents.

2. There will be fewer unrestricted free agents.

So what does this mean? It’s going to be a lot tougher for players to change teams this year. Players with less than six years of service will be restricted free agents, in previous years the number was four years of service. This means players like Vincent Jackson, Miles Austin, and Elvis Dumervill will be restricted free agents. In the simplest of terms, a restricted free agent cannot sign freely with any team. Any offer to a restricted free agent can be matched by his previous team and if it goes unmatched compensation must be paid to that team.

We may also see a lot of high priced players cut because there will be no cap penalties to their respective teams. However, these players are not going to be the most desirable players on the market. Also keep in mind that there is the ugly Franchise Tag (and maybe another Transition Tag) that could deplete the free agency market.

Below are our top 5 free agents at each position. Included are restricted and unrestricted free agents. As the mess with the collective bargaining agreement is settled, the rankings will be updated.

**- Restricted unless new agreement is reached.

Quarterbacks

1. Jason Campbell- Washington Redskins- **Restricted free agent

Analysis: Jason Campbell has had an up and down career, to say the least. However, he is still young with good physical skills and has shown he can win football games. Campbell could help a lot of teams in the NFL.

Movement: 40% – This number highly depends on what Coach Shanahan’s final evaluation of Campbell is.

Possible Teams: St. Louis Rams, Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins

2. Kyle Orton- Denver Broncos- **Restricted free agent

Analysis: The term is over used but he is what he is, a game manager. Orton won’t wow anyone with his physical tools but he makes good decisions and will not cost your team the game. He is best suited for a team with a strong defense and running game.

Movement: 20% – The fact of the matter is that the Broncos do not have any other options. They could look to draft a quarterback but starting rookie quarterbacks isn’t always a good option.

Possible Teams: Denver Broncos,  San Francisco 49ers,  St. Louis Rams

3. Tavaris Jackson- Minnesota Vikings-**Restricted free agent

Analysis: Tavaris is 26 years old and has game experience. He also has a lot of physical skills, but needs to put it together with the mental aspect of the game. He might be in-line to regain his starting job in Minnesota if Brett Favre retires. However, there might be several teams interested in a young, talented quarterback with potential.

Movement: 40% – Coach Brad Childress really believes in Jackson, but others in the organization are questioning his ability to carry the team to a Super Bowl. All the other pieces are in place, but can they trust Jackson to lead them?

Possible Teams: St. Louis Rams, Buffalo Bills

4. Chad Pennington- Miami Dolphins- Unrestricted free agent

Analysis: Coming off yet another injury, Pennington needs to prove his career is not over. Pennington has proven he can win, but at this point he may be nothing more than a babysitter of a team, before a younger quarterback is ready to take the reins.

Movement: 60% – Miami is ready to hand the team over to Chad Henne, so unless Pennington is willing to be a backup he will be moving on. However, there might not be much of a market for Pennington as a starter.

Possible Teams: St. Louis Rams, Carolina Panthers, New York Jets, coaching

5. Matt Moore- Carolina Panthers- Restricted free agent

Analysis: Moore had one of the best passer ratings in the last few weeks of the season. However, nobody is sure if Carolina is ready to go forward with him as the starter. Coach Jim Fox remains on the hot seat and will go with whichever quarterback can win now, even if that jeopardizes the future.

Movement: 30%- Moore is a restricted free agent and probably the best option on the Panthers roster. Unless a team offers him a huge contract, expect him to be back in Carolina.

Possible Teams: St. Louis Rams, Oakland Raiders, Arizona Cardinals

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Week 12 Rookie Report

Posted by David Syvertsen On December - 9 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

The season is drawing to a close- David Syvertsen looks at the best rookies from the week that was. Read the rest of this entry »

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2010 Offseason- NFC Building Blocks

Posted by Matt Miller On November - 27 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

Last week we debuted our list of each AFC team’s building blocks on offense and defense. This week, we bring you the NFC.

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Week 11 Rookie Report

Posted by David Syvertsen On November - 25 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

Week 11 brought us exciting games from some of the NFL’s best rookies. David Syvertsen gives us his list of the best performances by those 1st year players. Read the rest of this entry »

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Offseason 2010: AFC Building Blocks

Posted by Matt Miller On November - 22 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

The season is nearing completion, which means we have our focus set on the off-season and the 2010 NFL Draft. Here’s our list of the players each NFL team can build around. Read the rest of this entry »

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Week 10 Rookie Report

Posted by David Syvertsen On November - 18 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

The Bucs may have their quarterback of the future, but the Redskins definitely have one of the best young linebackers in the League. Find out more in our Week 10 Rookie Report. Read the rest of this entry »

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Draft Report: November 9th, 2009

Posted by Matt Miller On November - 9 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

This week we focus on what every team in the NFL will be looking for come April, dynamic playmakers. With offenses becoming more complex and versatile with each year that passes, the decision makers on draft day are always on the prowl for that extra weapon that makes their arsenal a deep force to be reckoned with. Read the rest of this entry »

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Week 8 NFL Rookie Report

Posted by Matt Miller On November - 5 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

David Syvertsen brings us his weekly breakdown of the best rookies from the week that was in the NFL. Read the rest of this entry »

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Breaking Down the “New” Tim Tebow

Tim Tebow will not be throwing at the 2010 Scouting Combine, but we were able to get a small look at his new throwing motion.

1st Round Order Set

The coins have been flipped and the first round order for the 2010 NFL Draft is set.

2010 Scouting Combine: OL Numbers

Results are in from the offensive line weigh-in. We’ve got them here.

Official 2010 NFL Combine

The 2010 NFL Combine is near. Here’s the complete list of invitees.

  • 2010 Mock Draft

    • 1. Rams- Sam Bradford QB Oklahoma
    • 2. Bucs- Dez Bryant WR Ok State
    • 3. Titans- Ndamukong Suh DT Nebraska
    • 4. Browns- Jimmy Clausen QB Notre Dame
    • 5. Lions- Gerald McCoy DT Oklahoma
    • 6. Chiefs- Russell Okung OT Ok State
    • 7. Bills- Greg Hardy DE Ole Miss
    • 8. Raiders- Eric Berry FS Tennessee
    • 9. Seahawks- Jake Locker QB Washington
    • 10. Redskins- Colt McCoy QB Texas
    • 11. Ravens- Carlos Dunlap DE Florida
    • 12. Texans- Taylor Mays FS USC
    • 13. Jaguars- Arrelious Benn WR Illinois
    • 14. Jets- Arthur Jones DL Syracuse
    • 15. 49ers- Sergio Kindle OLB Texas
    • See the full mock
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