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whokevjones

01-01-2009, 12:52 PM

Who are your teams underrated free agents. For the Detroit Lions there are none besides Jason Hanson who is in he's 17th season. But he is a great kicker that doesn't get nearly enough credit.

Gay Ork Wang

01-01-2009, 01:25 PM

Idonije, i ******* hope we resign him

tjsunstein

01-01-2009, 01:53 PM

Derrick Ward... was an underrated FA before, well, you know.

Menardo75

01-01-2009, 02:08 PM

Bryant Johnson?

SeanTaylorRIP

01-01-2009, 02:12 PM

Isn't Antonio Bryant slated to be a free agent?

tjsunstein

01-01-2009, 02:16 PM

Michael Clayton

bolts2388

01-01-2009, 02:30 PM

Darren Sproles? hope chargers re-sign him.

bigbluedefense

01-01-2009, 02:32 PM

Guy Whimper. He's not a franchise LT, but he's been developed as a very serviceable swing Tackle for the Giants, and will break out for some other team and be a bargain.

He's not the most physical guy, more finesse, and not a road grader, but he's very solid in pass protection, and the very least, a high quality backup LT albeit I think he can be more than that if given the chance.

Smooth Criminal

01-01-2009, 02:32 PM

Steelers have Bryant McFadden and Nate Washington up for FA. Other than that, the guys whose contracts are up are useless.

Bruce Banner

01-01-2009, 02:48 PM

God dammit, I didn't want to post.

Michael Clayton

:o

Isn't Antonio Bryant slated to be a free agent?

yes.

OneToughGame

01-01-2009, 02:50 PM

Leroy Hill.

CashmoneyDrew

01-01-2009, 03:33 PM

Splat

01-01-2009, 03:34 PM

Chiefs FS Jared Page but he is a RFA.

RaiderNation

01-01-2009, 03:39 PM

Shane Lechler P Raiders. One of the best punters of all time. He was a big part of why we won against the Bucs. Has the best all time per punt average in the league. I hope we resign him

BmoreBlackByrdz

01-01-2009, 03:43 PM

Jason Brown, look out for this guy. HE has played at a pro bowl level for the Ravens and is the leader to the youngest o-line in football... Or atleast they were.

bigbluedefense

01-01-2009, 04:16 PM

Titans

- Eric King, CB
- Brandon Jones, WR
- Kerry Collins, QB
- Chris Simms, QB
- Craig Hentrich, P
- Mike Otto, OT
- Kevin Vickerson, DT

Those are the Titans' main free agents other than Albert Haynesworth obviously.

ive been eyeing him during the limited Titan games ive seen. i like what i see. he's like a poor man's haynesworth. id love for the Giants to nab him.

whats your assessment of him, considering you've seen him a lot more than i have?

d34ng3l021

01-01-2009, 04:20 PM

Michael Boley has been benched this year, but I think in another scheme he can be great again.

SaintsMan

01-01-2009, 04:21 PM

Michael Boley has been benched this year, but I think in another scheme he can be great again.

I would like the Saints to sign him to play on the weakside.

bigbluedefense

01-01-2009, 04:22 PM

Michael Boley has been benched this year, but I think in another scheme he can be great again.

like an attacking scheme the gmen run? :)

CashmoneyDrew

01-01-2009, 04:30 PM

ive been eyeing him during the limited Titan games ive seen. i like what i see. he's like a poor man's haynesworth. id love for the Giants to nab him.

whats your assessment of him, considering you've seen him a lot more than i have?

He gets good penetration through the line even though I wouldn't consider him a great pass-rusher or anything. Holds up well against the run when Haynesworth isn't in which is a relief after how bad Randy Starks used to be for us. Has some slight character/attitude worries, but I think he will be a very good 3rd DT in a rotation wherever he ends up.

BlindSite

01-01-2009, 04:37 PM

John Kasay
Jordan Gross
Julius Peppers

the Panthers only UFA's

Kasay only missed 2 FGs this year.

d34ng3l021

01-01-2009, 04:57 PM

like an attacking scheme the gmen run? :)

If he gets back to his old form, then he would be good for that. He was a great blitzer, but he lost a lot of weight this season and was no longer good at the point of attack (which led to him being benched). If he can get back in shape, he would work very well with the Giants.

I don't think the Falcons will resign him. I wish him luck elsewhere (hope he doesn't go to the Saints).

diabsoule

01-01-2009, 05:02 PM

If he gets back to his old form, then he would be good for that. He was a great blitzer, but he lost a lot of weight this season and was no longer good at the point of attack (which led to him being benched). If he can get back in shape, he would work very well with the Giants.

I don't think the Falcons will resign him. I wish him luck elsewhere (hope he doesn't go to the Saints).

I'm kinda salivating at the prospect of Vilma and Boley playing next to each other.

Gay Ork Wang

01-01-2009, 05:08 PM

are the saints definitely going to let Vilma go to resign him? I doubt they would extend him to lose a first rounder

PACKmanN

01-01-2009, 05:17 PM

like an attacking scheme the gmen run? :)

I think LeRoy Hill is a better fit for the Gmen.

TimD

01-01-2009, 05:21 PM

Abraham Elam. He isn't starting material at FS, but a great depth guy for safety. Also he can come in and take snaps at OLB because he can rush the passer extremely well. Hes a great playmaker who makes enough mistakes to not be a starter

diabsoule

01-01-2009, 05:30 PM

are the saints definitely going to let Vilma go to resign him? I doubt they would extend him to lose a first rounder

We definitely won't re-sign him until FA but everything I've read indicates that both Vilma and the Saints are mutually happy with one another and that a deal is already in place.

d34ng3l021

01-01-2009, 06:21 PM

I'm kinda salivating at the prospect of Vilma and Boley playing next to each other.

Boley will have to return to his old form, but that would be a great combo together.

SuperMcgee

01-01-2009, 07:18 PM

TheBuffaloBills

01-01-2009, 07:20 PM

diabsoule

01-01-2009, 07:36 PM

Jabari Greer: CB. One of my favorite Buffalo Bills. Excellent speed and coverage skills. Playmaker, and has taken two picks to the house this season. Young, athletic, and has shut down some top players during crucial plays.

He's one of my top choices for who I want the Saints to go after. Have him and Tracy Porter starting together with Randall *** playing the nickel.

jkpigskin

01-01-2009, 07:49 PM

Jason Brown

TimD

01-01-2009, 07:53 PM

We definitely won't re-sign him until FA but everything I've read indicates that both Vilma and the Saints are mutually happy with one another and that a deal is already in place.

lol thats so unfair if you think about it. dumb trade clause by the jets. they should have put something in there that if hes on their roster next year they got a first not if they resign him.

SaintsMan

01-01-2009, 08:16 PM

lol thats so unfair if you think about it. dumb trade clause by the jets. they should have put something in there that if hes on their roster next year they got a first not if they resign him.

Yeah, a 3rd rounder for Vilma is a steal for the Saints.

Smooth Criminal

01-01-2009, 08:32 PM

I wholly agree with whoever said Jason Brown earlier, I'm a big fan. His versatility in the middle of the line might just leave a chance of the Bills giving him a look.

Jabari Greer for the Bills, for sure.

I desperately want the Steelers to get Jason Brown to play guard. He has a tn of talent, and I don't see any way the Ravens find the money to keep him with Suggs and Lewis still needing signed.

aNYtitan

01-01-2009, 10:03 PM

Titans

- Eric King, CB
- Brandon Jones, WR
- Kerry Collins, QB
- Chris Simms, QB
- Craig Hentrich, P
- Mike Otto, OT
- Kevin Vickerson, DT

Those are the Titans' main free agents other than Albert Haynesworth obviously.
Isn't Bo Scaife a FA this offseason?

He gets good penetration through the line even though I wouldn't consider him a great pass-rusher or anything. Holds up well against the run when Haynesworth isn't in which is a relief after how bad Randy Starks used to be for us. Has some slight character/attitude worries, but I think he will be a very good 3rd DT in a rotation wherever he ends up.
If he takes the money, I wouldn't be worried about the Titans. Fat Al is the big one, but Jason Jones has gone out and proved that he could step in an start if need be. Draft another DT wouldn't be such a bad idea depending on what happens.

Go_Eagles77

01-01-2009, 11:01 PM

Joselio Hanson. He reminds me a lot of Rod Hood in that he has performed so well at nickel CB I wouldn't be surprised if someone offered him a decent contract to be a starter. Hopefully he re-signs here though. He is better than Lito Sheppard.

fenikz

01-01-2009, 11:07 PM

AZ

Terrell Smith FB
Monty Biesel LB

Geo

01-01-2009, 11:09 PM

Is there any FA that Saints fans don't want their team to sign? Sheesh. :p

dcarey20

01-01-2009, 11:10 PM

Jim Leonhard...I'd be very dissapointed if we're unable to bring him back.

diabsoule

01-02-2009, 12:16 AM

Is there any FA that Saints fans don't want their team to sign? Sheesh. :p

Ha, I've been wanting Jabari Greer for a while. I'd like to get Boley but that's just wishful thinking. I doubt it will happen.

HawkeyeFan

01-02-2009, 01:59 AM

Rams:

FS OJ Atogwe
CB Ron Bartell
OG Richie Incognito

nrk

01-02-2009, 03:01 AM