For Your Viewing Pleasure: The List of Free Agents for 2006

[Diamondback Jay]

Quarterbacks FA

Restricted in Bold

Anthony Wright UFA Ravens
Charlie Batch UFA Steelers
Chris Simms RFA Buccaneers
Chris Weinke UFA Panthers
Craig Nall UFA Packers
Damon Huard UFA Chiefs
Dave Ragone RFA Texans
Doug Flutie UFA Patriots
Drew Brees UFA Chargers
Jamie Martin UFA Rams
Jeff Blake UFA Bears
Jeff Garcia UFA Lions
Jesse Palmer UFA 49ers
Jon Kitna UFA Bengals
Josh McCown UFA Cardinals
Ken Dorsey RFA 49ers
Kliff Kingsbury RFA Jets
Kurt Warner UFA Cardinals
Sage Rosenfels UFA Dolphins
Seneca Wallace RFA Seahawks
Shane Matthews UFA Bills
Shaun Hill UFA Vikings
Tim Hasselbeck UFA Giants
Todd Collins UFA Chiefs
Ty Detmer UFA Falcons
Vinny Testaverde UFA Jets


Running Backs FA

Ahman Green UFA Packers
Anthony Thomas UFA Saints
Antowain Smith UFA Saints
Arlen Harris RFA Rams
Artose Pinner RFA Lions
Aveion Cason UFA Rams
Chad Morton UFA Giants
Chester Taylor UFA Ravens
David Allen RFA Rams
DeShaun Foster UFA Panthers
Edgerrin James UFA Colts
J.R. Redmond UFA Cardinals
Jamal Lewis UFA Ravens
James Jackson UFA Cardinals
Jonathan Wells UFA Texans
Kenny Watson UFA Bengals
LaBrandon Toefield RFA Jaguars
Lamar Gordon UFA Eagles
Maurice Morris UFA Seahawks
Michael Bennett UFA Vikings
Mike Cloud UFA Patriots
Moe Williams UFA Vikings
Musa Smith RFA Ravens
Najeh Davenport UFA Packers
Omar Easy UFA Raiders
Reno Mahe RFA Eagles
Ricky Proehl UFA Panthers
Rock Cartwright UFA Redskins
Ron Dayne UFA Broncos
Shaun Alexander UFA Seahawks
Shawn Bryson UFA Lions
Steve Bush UFA 49ers
Tony Fisher UFA Packers
Travis Minor UFA Dolphins
Verron Haynes UFA Steelers


Wide Receiver FA

Aaron Moorehead RFA Colts
Andre' Davis UFA Patriots
Antonio Bryant UFA Browns
Antwaan Randle El UFA Steelers
Arnaz Battle RFA 49ers
Az-Zahir Hakim UFA Saints
Brad Pyatt RFA Colts
Brandon Lloyd RFA 49ers
Bryan Gilmore UFA Dolphins
Cedric James UFA Patriots
Charlie Adams RFA Broncos
Chris Horn RFA Chiefs
Corey Bradford UFA Texans
Cortez Hankton RFA Jaguars
Darnerian McCants UFA Eagles
David Boston UFA Dolphins
David Givens UFA Patriots
David Tyree RFA Giants
Derick Armstrong RFA Texans
Dez White UFA Falcons
Edell Shepherd RFA Buccaneers
Ike Hilliard UFA Buccaneers
J.J. Moses RFA Cardinals
Jabar Gaffney UFA Texans
Jason McAddley UFA 49ers
Jerheme Urban RFA Seahawks
Jerome Pathon UFA Falcons
Joe Jurevicius UFA Seahawks
Kassim Osgood RFA Chargers
Keenan McCardell UFA Chargers
Kelley Washington RFA Bengals
Kendall Newson UFA Dolphins
Kevin Curtis RFA Rams
Kevin Johnson UFA Lions
Kevin Walter RFA Bengals
Koren Robinson UFA Vikings
Marc Boerigter UFA Chiefs
Michael Lewis UFA Saints
Nate Burleson RFA Vikings
Patrick Johnson UFA Ravens
Peerless Price UFA Cowboys
Peter Warrick UFA Seahawks
Quincy Morgan UFA Steelers
Randal Williams UFA Raiders
Reche Caldwell UFA Chargers
Reggie Swinton UFA Cardinals
Reggie Wayne UFA Colts
Rod Gardner UFA Panthers
Sam Aiken UFA Bills
Sean Morey UFA Steelers
Shaun McDonald RFA Rams
Tim Carter UFA Giants
Tim Dwight UFA Patriots
Troy Brown UFA Patriots
Troy Edwards UFA Lions
Troy Walters UFA Colts
Willie Ponder RFA Giants


Tight Ends FA

Aaron Shea UFA Browns
Brandon Manumaleuna UFA Rams
Brian Kozlowski UFA Redskins
Cameron Cleeland UFA Rams
Casey Fitzsimmons RFA Lions
Chad Lewis UFA Eagles
Chris Baker UFA Jets
Christian Fauria UFA Patriots
Dan Campbell UFA Cowboys
Daniel Wilcox RFA Ravens
Darnell Dinkins UFA Ravens
Dave Moore UFA Buccaneers
Gabe Reid RFA Bears
George Wrighster RFA Jaguars
Jerame Tuman UFA Steelers
John Gilmore UFA Bears
Justin Peelle UFA Chargers
Kendall Gammon UFA Chiefs
Lamont Hall UFA Saints
Matt Murphy UFA Texans
Matt Schobel UFA Bengals
Mike Leach UFA Broncos
Mike Seidman RFA Panthers
Randy Hymes UFA Ravens
Robert Royal UFA Redskins
Roland Williams UFA Rams
Ryan Hannam UFA Seahawks
Sean Berton RFA Giants
Terry Jones UFA Ravens
Teyo Johnson RFA Dolphins
Tony Stewart UFA Bengals
Trent Smith RFA 49ers
Visanthe Shiancoe RFA Giants
Zach Hilton RFA Saints
Zeron Flemister UFA Raiders


Offensive Tackles FA

Adam Haayer UFA Cardinals
Anthony Clement UFA 49ers
Barrett Brooks UFA Steelers
Barry Stokes UFA Falcons
Bob Whitfield UFA Giants
Chad Slaughter UFA Raiders
Courtney Van Buren RFA Chargers
Ephraim Salaam UFA Jaguars
Ethan Brooks UFA Cowboys
Jeff Backus UFA Lions
John St. Clair UFA Bears
Jon Runyan UFA Eagles
Jordan Black RFA Chiefs
Kevin Barry UFA Packers
Kevin Shaffer UFA Falcons
L.J. Shelton UFA Browns
Makoa Freitas RFA Colts
Matt Hill UFA Panthers
Mike Pearson UFA Jaguars
Rex Tucker UFA Rams
Scott Gragg UFA Jets
Seth Wand RFA Texans
Stocker McDougle UFA Dolphins
Todd Fordham UFA Panthers
Todd Steussie UFA Buccaneers
Tom Ashworth UFA Patriots
Tony Pashos RFA Ravens
Torrin Tucker RFA Cowboys
Victor Riley UFA Texans
Wayne Hunter RFA Seahawks


Offensive Guards FA

Bob Hallen UFA Chargers
Corey Hulsey UFA Raiders
Fred Weary UFA Texans
Grey Ruegamer UFA Packers
Jonathan Goodwin UFA Jets
Kris Dielman RFA Chargers
Kyle Kosier UFA Lions
Montrae Holland RFA Saints
Ray Brown UFA Redskins
Reggie Wells RFA Cardinals
Scott Kooistra RFA Bengals
Sean Mahan RFA Buccaneers
Stephen Neal UFA Patriots
Steve Hutchinson UFA Seahawks
Terrence Metcalf UFA Bears
Tom Nutten UFA Rams
Toniu Fonoti UFA Vikings
Tutan Reyes UFA Panthers
Tyrone Hopson UFA Lions
Vince Manuwai RFA Jaguars


Placekickers FA

Aaron Elling RFA Ravens
Adam Vinatieri UFA Patriots
Joe Nedney UFA 49ers
Jose Cortez UFA Eagles
Josh Brown RFA Seahawks
Matt Bryant UFA Buccaneers
Mike Vanderjagt UFA Colts
Paul Edinger UFA Vikings
Ryan Longwell UFA Packers
Todd Peterson UFA Falcons


Linebackers FA

Akin Ayodele UFA Jaguars
Andra Davis UFA Browns
Angelo Crowell RFA Bills
Antwan Peek RFA Texans
Artie Ulmer UFA Falcons
Bart Scott UFA Ravens
Ben Leber UFA Chargers
Ben Taylor UFA Browns
Brad Kassell UFA Titans
Brandon Moore UFA 49ers
Brett Keisel UFA Steelers
Carlos Polk UFA Chargers
Cato June RFA Colts
Clint Kriewaldt UFA Steelers
Dashon Polk UFA Texans
David Thornton UFA Colts
DeLawrence Grant UFA Raiders
Derek Smith UFA 49ers
Don Davis UFA Patriots
Earl Holmes UFA Lions
Eric Ogbogu UFA Cowboys
Erik Flowers UFA Falcons
Frank Chamberlin UFA Texans
Gary Brackett RFA Colts
Gerald Hayes RFA Cardinals
Grant Irons UFA Raiders
Hannibal Navies UFA Bengals
Hunter Hillenmeyer UFA Bears
James Allen UFA Saints
James Davis RFA Lions
Jamie Winborn UFA Jaguars
Jason Glenn UFA Dolphins
Josh Stamer RFA Bills
Julian Peterson UFA 49ers
Keith Adams UFA Eagles
Keith Burns UFA Broncos
Keith Newman UFA Vikings
Keith O'Neil RFA Colts
Kenyatta Wright UFA Jets
Kevin Bentley UFA Seahawks
Khary Campbell UFA Redskins
Marcus Reese RFA Bears
Marcus Wilkins UFA Bengals
Mario Haggan RFA Bills
Matt Chatham UFA Patriots
Matt Wilhelm RFA Chargers
Nate Wayne UFA Lions
Nate Webster UFA Bengals
Nick Greisen UFA Giants
Nick Rogers UFA Dolphins
Orlando Ruff UFA Browns
Paris Lenon UFA Packers
Patrick Chukwurah UFA Broncos
Raonall Smith UFA Vikings
Rob Morris UFA Colts
Rocky Boiman UFA Titans
Rocky Calmus UFA Colts
Ronald McKinnon UFA Saints
Sam Cowart UFA Vikings
Scott Fujita UFA Cowboys
Scott Shanle RFA Cowboys
Sedrick Hodge UFA Saints
Shantee Orr RFA Texans
Stephen Cooper RFA Chargers
T.J. Slaughter UFA Saints
Tim Johnson UFA Raiders
Tommy Polley UFA Ravens
Tony Gilbert RFA Jaguars
Tracy White RFA Jaguars
Trev Faulk UFA Rams
Troy Evans UFA Texans
Vinny Ciurciu RFA Panthers
Wali Rainer UFA Lions
Warrick Holdman UFA Redskins
Will Witherspoon UFA Panthers
Zeke Moreno UFA Eagles


Cornerbacks FA

Rashad Bauman UFA Bengals
Ade Jimoh RFA Redskins
Andre' Goodman UFA Lions
Brian Williams UFA Vikings
Chad Scott UFA Patriots
Charles Woodson UFA Raiders
Chris Johnson RFA Rams
Corey Ivy UFA Rams
Dale Carter UFA Ravens
Dante Wesley UFA Panthers
Deion Sanders UFA Ravens
DeJuan Groce RFA Rams
DeShea Townsend UFA Steelers
DeWayne Washington UFA Chiefs
Fakhir Brown UFA Saints
Frank Walker RFA Giants
Hank Poteat UFA Patriots
Ike Taylor RFA Steelers
Jamar Fletcher UFA Chargers
Jason Bell UFA Texans
Jerry Azumah RFA Bears
Jimmy Williams UFA Seahawks
Juran Bolden UFA Buccaneers
Kenny Wright UFA Jaguars
Kevin House UFA Seahawks
Kevin Thomas UFA Bills
Kiwaukee Thomas RFA Dolphins
Leigh Bodden RFA Browns
Nate Clements UFA Bills
R.W. McQuarters UFA Lions
Ralph Brown UFA Vikings
Ray Mickens UFA Browns
Raymond Walls UFA Cardinals
Reggie Myles UFA Bengals
Reynaldo Hill UFA Raiders
Ricky Manning RFA Panthers
Robert Tate UFA Cardinals
Roderick Hood RFA Eagles
Terry Cousin UFA Jaguars
Terry Fair UFA Rams
Tony Beckham UFA Titans
Torrie Cox RFA Buccaneers
Will Allen UFA Giants
Willie Middlebrooks UFA 49ers


Safeties FA

Adam Archuleta UFA Rams
Anthony Mitchell UFA Bengals
Antuan Edwards UFA Falcons
Antwan Harris. UFA Browns
Bracy Walker UFA Lions
Chad Williams UFA Ravens
Chris Hope UFA Steelers
Clinton Hart RFA Chargers
Colin Branch RFA Panthers
Corey Chavous UFA Vikings
Deke Cooper UFA Jaguars
Dexter Jackson UFA Buccaneers
Donnie Nickey RFA Titans
Earl Little UFA Packers
Gerome Sapp RFA Colts
Idrees Bashir UFA Panthers
Ifeanyi Ohalete UFA Bengals
Jarrod Cooper UFA Raiders
John Howell UFA Seahawks
Joseph Jefferson UFA Colts
Keion Carpenter UFA Falcons
Keith Davis RFA Cowboys
Kevin McCadam UFA Falcons
Lance Schulters UFA Dolphins
Lynn Scott UFA Cowboys
Marlon McCree UFA Panthers
Marquand Manuel UFA Seahawks
Mel Mitchell UFA Saints
Michael Stone UFA Patriots
Mike Furrey RFA Rams
Omar Stoutmire UFA Redskins
Omare Lowe UFA Falcons
Quentin Harris UFA Cardinals
Quintin Mikell RFA Eagles
Ramon Walker UFA Texans
Reggie Tongue UFA Raiders
Ronnie Heard UFA Falcons
Ryan Clark UFA Redskins
Sam Brandon UFA Broncos
Tank Williams UFA Titans
Terrence Holt RFA Lions
Vernon Fox UFA Lions
Will Demps UFA Ravens
Willie Offord UFA Vikings
Willie Pile RFA Cowboys


Defensive Ends FA

Aaron Kampman UFA Packers
Anthony Weaver UFA Ravens
Antonio Cochran UFA Cardinals
Antwan Lake UFA Falcons
Brandon Green RFA Rams
Carl Powell UFA Bengals
Carlos Hall UFA Chiefs
Cory Redding RFA Lions
Darren Howard UFA Saints
Demetric Evans UFA Redskins
DeQuincy Scott UFA Chargers
Jacques Cesaire RFA Chargers
Jared DeVries UFA Lions
Jarret Johnson RFA Ravens
Jimmy Wilkerson RFA Chiefs
Joe Tafoya UFA Seahawks
John Abraham UFA Jets
Juqua Thomas UFA Eagles
Kalimba Edwards UFA Lions
Kemp Rasmussen UFA Panthers
Kenny King RFA Cardinals
Kenny Peterson RFA Packers
Kimo von Oelhoffen UFA Steelers
Kyle Vanden Bosch UFA Titans
Lance Johnstone UFA Vikings
Marcellus Wiley UFA Jaguars
Marco Coleman UFA Broncos
N.D. Kalu UFA Eagles
Orpheus Roye UFA Browns
Raheem Brock UFA Colts
R-Kal Truluck UFA Cardinals
Robert Mathis RFA Colts
Rodney Bailey UFA Seahawks
Ross Kolodziej UFA Cardinals
Ryan Denney UFA Bills
Travis Hall UFA 49ers
Tyoka Jackson UFA Rams
Willie Whitehead UFA Saints


Defensive Tackles FA

Aubrayo Franklin RFA Ravens
Cedric Killings RFA Redskins
Chris Hovan UFA Buccaneers
Damione Lewis UFA Rams
Demtrin Veal RFA Broncos
Edward Jasper UFA Raiders
Ethan Kelley RFA Browns
Grady Jackson UFA Packers
James Reed UFA Jets
Justin Bannan UFA Bills
Kenderick Allen RFA Giants
Kendrick Clancy UFA Giants
Kenny Smith UFA Raiders
Kindal Moorehead RFA Panthers
Langston Moore RFA Cardinals
Larry Tripplett UFA Colts
Lional Dalton UFA Chiefs
Ma'ake Kemoeatu UFA Ravens
Monsanto Pope UFA Broncos
Rob Meier UFA Jaguars
Rocky Bernard UFA Seahawks
Ron Edwards UFA Bills
Russell Davis UFA Cardinals
Ryan Pickett UFA Rams
Terdell Sands UFA Raiders
Willie Blade UFA Cowboys


Punters FA

Bryan Barker UFA Rams
Dave Zastudil UFA Ravens
Dirk Johnson RFA Eagles
Jason Baker UFA Panthers
Kyle Richardson UFA Browns
Tom Rouen UFA Seahawks

 

[JasonKGME]

Restricted in Bold
Running Backs FA

Ahman Green UFA Packers
Anthony Thomas UFA Saints
Antowain Smith UFA Saints
Arlen Harris RFA Rams
Artose Pinner RFA Lions
Aveion Cason UFA Rams
Chad Morton UFA Giants
Chester Taylor UFA Ravens
David Allen RFA Rams
DeShaun Foster UFA Panthers
Edgerrin James UFA Colts
J.R. Redmond UFA Cardinals
Jamal Lewis UFA Ravens
James Jackson UFA Cardinals
Jonathan Wells UFA Texans
Kenny Watson UFA Bengals
LaBrandon Toefield RFA Jaguars
Lamar Gordon UFA Eagles
Maurice Morris UFA Seahawks
Michael Bennett UFA Vikings
Mike Cloud UFA Patriots
Moe Williams UFA Vikings
Musa Smith RFA Ravens
Najeh Davenport UFA Packers
Omar Easy UFA Raiders
Reno Mahe RFA Eagles
Ricky Proehl UFA Panthers
Rock Cartwright UFA Redskins
Ron Dayne UFA Broncos
Shaun Alexander UFA Seahawks
Shawn Bryson UFA Lions
Steve Bush UFA 49ers
Tony Fisher UFA Packers
Travis Minor UFA Dolphins
Verron Haynes UFA Steelers

And people want to take a RB with our 1st round pick....








Sorry there are just too many QUALITY free agent RB's to even think about 1st round picks. Go out and grab anyone of Green, Thomas, Tayler, Foster, James, Lewis, Bennett, Williams, Davenport or Alexander for crying out loud, and odds are your probably not going to have to overpay right now for several of them might come pretty cheap with an incentive laden deal. Why pay a rookie big bucks for a position you just took a high draft pick on (Arrington) and with this many good players available. I just can't see it.

 

[Pariah]

Sorry there are just too many QUALITY free agent RB's to even think about 1st round picks.

We'll probably know by the time the draft rolls around if we have one of those guys or not. If not, and L. White or D. Williams is staring us in the face it could be hard to pass on them depending on who else is on the board.

 

[Pariah]

Anyway, the only FA RBs I think are proven qualityw ithout too many question marks are the following:



Chester Taylor UFA Ravens
DeShaun Foster UFA Panthers
Edgerrin James UFA Colts
Jamal Lewis UFA Ravens
Shaun Alexander UFA Seahawks

And MAYBE you could consider these guys:
Jonathan Wells UFA Texans
Maurice Morris UFA Seahawks
Michael Bennett UFA Vikings
Najeh Davenport UFA Packers

And, this guy is interesting:
Verron Haynes UFA Steeler

 

[BigRedArk]

I wonder what Ken Dorsey would cost us to sign? I would take him as a backup if we don't resign Josh. Him or Jamie Martin of the Rams.

 

[Pariah]

I wonder what Ken Dorsey would cost us to sign?

I dunno, maybe one or two games that we could win?

 

[SoCal Cardfan]

Ricky Proehl is the running back I want !

 

[BigRedArk]

I dunno, maybe one or two games that we could win?

LOL. Well we gotta have someone to back up Warner besides Navarre or Davey though right? He would be better than those two lol.

 

[CardShark]

What about centers?

My targets would be (providing they are all healthy);

Backus, Nutten and Bentley for the O-Line.

I don't know anyone I would go after for NT other than re-signing Davis. Triplett?

I would definitely play a play for a quality RB. Alexander would be the ultimate prize. Re-sign Redmon.

I would also be tempted to take a run at Reggie Wayne. What a three headed monster our receiving corps would be.

 

[az jam]

I like Jonathan Wells as a red zone and short yardage back. He will be affordable and is the type of hard nosed player that Denny likes. We wouldn't overpay for him and still have plenty of money left to address the other needs.

 

[Mulli]

I dunno, maybe one or two games that we could win?

 

[Diamondback Jay]

What about centers?

Noticably omitted. I'll get those and edit the thread momentarily.

I would definitely play a play for a quality RB. Alexander would be the ultimate prize. Re-sign Redmon.

I like the idea of either getting Lewis or Najeh Davenport. Both would be a good fit for the offense.

I would also be tempted to take a run at Reggie Wayne. What a three headed monster our receiving corps would be.

Hell, with that trio of WRs, you could trot anyone out there at QB and they'd put up solid numbers. As is, I see Wayne winding up in either Philly, Atlanta or San Diego.

 

[Diamondback Jay]

I'd like to see the Cards go after the following-- assuming Warner is going to be re-signed and keeping cap considerations in effect:

Jamie Martin
Ty Detmer

(Bring in one to challenge Davey/Navarre for the #2 or #3 spot. Having a vet backup would be useful, especially with Warner's recent injury history. Last thing I want to see is Warner out for the year and even with a rookie having John Navarre as the most experienced backup.)

Artose Pinner
Chester Taylor
Jamal Lewis
Jonathan Wells
Najeh Davenport


(Either Wells or Pinner could be a solid 2nd or 3rd stringer. I know the Lions and Texans at one point were pretty high on these guys, As for Davenport, the only thing seemingly seperating this guy from being a thousand yard back was the opportunity.. In all, as long as you keep him away from the local college dorm hampers, he could be a solid pickup at a reasonable rate. I see Lewis cashing in somewhere based on his past, and Taylor being re-signed by the Ravens, but if both become available, I'd have no objections with bringing either in.)

Christian Fauria

(I like Bergen long term, but having someone like Fauria around wouldn't hurt.)

Stephen Neal

(Neal is an underrated run blocker and has shown improvement as he's made the full transition to the line.)

Adam Archuleta

(To upgrade the safety position.)

Also, don't ask me why the hell I didn't catch Ricky Proehl listed as a RB. Believe me when I say I know better than that.

 

[joeshmo]

Adam Archuleta

(To upgrade the safety position.)

Are you trying to be Funny Snake? Becuase that was one hell of a good joke if you were.

Anyways, Adam wouldnt be an upgrade to the FS position. He is an above average SS who sucks in coverage. A Griffith to Adam move is a lateral move IMO.

 

[Diamondback Jay]

Are you trying to be Funny Snake? Becuase that was one hell of a good joke if you were.

Perhaps I should have reworded that "to get younger" at the safety position. I do think he's better than his numbers this year indicate, and he could improve the run defense. He does suck in coverage, however I have enough confidence in a healthy Rolle, Green and Macklin in the nickle to handle the WRs.

They're set with Wilson at the SS position but something needs to be done to improve the long term of the FS position. Griff, at 36, seems to be nearing the end and I can't envision him being brought back after his contract expires.

 

[joeshmo]

Michael Bennett UFA Vikings - Signs a 1 year deal to try and prove himself, in another Green offense were he excelled the last time.

Bentley - UFA - Saints - The big surprise, big name, and big money guy of the offseason. We outbid everyone and everyone is surprised to see him here, and they are more suprised at how big of a contract we give him. Bears OG - Terrance Metcalf is the backup plan, and not a to bad of a backup plan.

Toniu Fonoti UFA Vikings - The Vikings and our new OL coach saw something in him when they traded for him last year, what they didnt expect was just how bad of shape he was in so they and sent him to IR. Loney still see's something in him and would like another chance to get him into shape. Even in semi shape he is a good OG, road grader. At the price we would have to pay and the amount of cap we do have, not a bad gamble

Marlon McCree UFA Panthers - Played as a SS this year but he is a FS without a doubt. Even playing SS he had a good year defending the Pass. Under the radar type guy.

Chris Hovan UFA Buccaneers - No one wanted him here last year but proved people wrong with his strong run defense as the Bucs NT this year. Can pay UT as well but wasnt his duties this year in TB.

Brandon Manumaleuna UFA Rams - Is a 3rd OT when he is on the field. We just dont have a blocking TE on the roster, we have a bunch of guys who could be average but no good ones.

DB - Chad Williams UFA Ravens - A special teamer that our new special teams coach would like to have try out for the team.

RB - Chester Taylor - What you dont know about him is that he plays a lot of special teams so he isnt just brought in to take the place of the cut Shipp and his big contract but our special teams coach pushes for it as well.

Along with the re-signing of Warner, new contract for Dansby, RFA's, EFA's, a few other re-signing of UFA's of our own and a few other role and depth guys.

 

[BigRedArk]

Michael Bennett UFA Vikings - Signs a 1 year deal to try and prove himself, in another Green offense were he excelled the last time.

Bentley - UFA - Saints - The big surprise, big name, and big money guy of the offseason. We outbid everyone and everyone is surprised to see him here, and they are more suprised at how big of a contract we give him.

What if a winning team offers him less money but the prospect of playing for a winner?


Marlon McCree UFA Panthers - Played as a SS this year but he is a FS without a doubt. Even playing SS he had a good year defending the Pass. Under the radar type guy.

Will he want to take more money with the Cards or take less to stay with the Panthers or another team with a better winning history? What is the likelihood that the Panthers will be able to resign him? He was playing tough today against the Bears. He will probably have a good choice of teams to choose from. I would love to have him

Chris Hovan UFA Buccaneers - No one wanted him here last year but proved people wrong with his strong run defense as the Bucs NT this year. Can pay UT as well but wasnt his duties this year in TB.

What is the likelihood that the Bucs resign him? What kind of cap room do they have Joe? Seems likely he will want to stay with a playoff team rather than come to the Cards even for less money. I admit I thought he was washed up too. Note: I hope my concerns about the Cards ability to sign these 3 guys are proven unfounded.

 

[joeshmo]

What if a winning team offers him less money but the prospect of playing for a winner?

Will he want to take more money with the Cards or take less to stay with the Panthers or another team with a better winning history? What is the likelihood that the Panthers will be able to resign him? He was playing tough today against the Bears. He will probably have a good choice of teams to choose from. I would love to have him

What is the likelihood that the Bucs resign him? What kind of cap room do they have Joe? Seems likely he will want to stay with a playoff team rather than come to the Cards even for less money. I admit I thought he was washed up too. Note: I hope my concerns about the Cards ability to sign these 3 guys are proven unfounded.

First the Bucs are over the Cap, and the Panthers only have 3 mill. If the cap goes up to 95 as projected.

Second, the Panthers have another SS whom they drafted in the first round last year and will try to get him on the field as their SS alongside Minter. McRee will not be a huge priority for them.

Third, Players first and foremost follow the money, to 95% of them that is their #1 priority no matter what they tell the media to be as PC as possible. They will give you the line to the media when they sign somewhere about how they feel they can be a super bowl contender but the real reason they sign somewhere is for the money, especially the signing bonus. 95% of the players follow the money and the other 5% such as Colvin whom we offered more money to but decided on NE is a few and far between exception.

For example, If we offer someone 10 Mill signing bonus and the returning super bowl champion offers 8 mill. with similar base salaries and years, you better beleive they will be coming here instead, without a doubt.

 

[BigRedArk]

First the Bucs are over the Cap, and the Panthers only have 3 mill. If the cap goes up to 95 as projected.

Second, the Panthers have another SS whom they drafted in the first round last year and will try to get him on the field as their SS alongside Minter. McRee will not be a huge priority for them.

Third, Players first and foremost follow the money, to 95% of them that is their #1 priority no matter what they tell the media to be as PC as possible. They will give you the line to the media when they sign somewhere about how they feel they can be a super bowl contender but the real reason they sign somewhere is for the money, especially the signing bonus. 95% of the players follow the money and the other 5% such as Colvin whom we offered more money to but decided on NE is a few and far between exception.

For example, If we offer someone 10 Mill signing bonus and the returning super bowl champion offers 8 mill. with similar base salaries and years, you better beleive they will be coming here instead, without a doubt.

Good info Joe. Thanks. Would Dexter Jackson's signing with the Card's the year after they won the SB be a real example of your example? I don't remember what other offers he had do you? Cards made the highest offer i presume.

 

[BACH]

Good info Joe. Thanks. Would Dexter Jackson's signing with the Card's the year after they won the SB be a real example of your example? I don't remember what other offers he had do you? Cards made the highest offer i presume.

Correct. Jackson chose us over the Steelers, because we offered a bigger signing bonus.

I don't think they have a problem with it now. When Jackson didn't sign then were forced to draft Polamalu.

 

[BigRedArk]

Correct. Jackson chose us over the Steelers, because we offered a bigger signing bonus.

I don't think they have a problem with it now. When Jackson didn't sign then were forced to draft Polamalu.

LOL. Now I know BACH. Yea they definitely came out of that one smelling like a rose.

 

[spanky1]

Ricky Proehl is the running back I want !

What.......he is a WR???????????????????????????????????????????????????

 

[spanky1]

Marlon McRee would be a solid FS FA

 

[Russ Smith]

First the Bucs are over the Cap, and the Panthers only have 3 mill. If the cap goes up to 95 as projected.

Second, the Panthers have another SS whom they drafted in the first round last year and will try to get him on the field as their SS alongside Minter. McRee will not be a huge priority for them.

.

I forget which chat it was, Pasquarelli or Mortenson but they were asked where will Thomas Davis wind up playing and he said it looks like Davis is going to be a LB. They've decided he's not good enough in coverage to play Safety.

That was my hope too, Davis would be too expensive to sit behind McCree so they'd let him walk.

 

[Russ Smith]

From PFW whispers:

• We hear SS Marlon McCree has endeared himself to the Panthers, especially defensive coordinator Mike Trgovac, for his meticulous preparation and tough play on the field, and that re-signing him has become one of the Panthers' top priorities in free agency. McCree isn't very athletic, but he has proved to be a valuable role player.

• Word out of Charlotte is that rookie first-round pick Thomas Davis has become a good fit in nickel packages. He tends to line up on the tight end in pass coverage or is used as a blitzer.