2009 Free Agents

New York Jets release wide receiver Laveranues Coles - New York Jets Football - NJ.com (http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2009/02/new_york_jets_release_wide_rec.html)

He will end up back in NY earning less money. Dumb move LC.

That's ridiculous if it's true (i'm not sure and too lazy to look it up :)) But it would sound as though TB will out-bid us then so my day seems a little brighter.

... June is a guy I'd be very interested in... over Boley and even over Crowell cuz of those knee issues. Interesting possibility.

Since Cato Jone was brought up, here's the Stats Inc profile on him...

Cato June, LB
2008 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc.
Grade: 68 | Key
Alert: None

Comment: June moved from the weak outside linebacker position he was playing in Indianapolis to the strong outside linebacker position for the Buccaneers. He is undersized for the position, but plays with good instincts and is very athletic. He plays with a good motor and is very competitive going to the ball. He has the intelligence to play on either side and not miss a beat. He does a good job of recognizing blocking schemes and is quick to locate the level of the ball. He takes good angles and can adjust on the move. He can struggle when he has to take on and defeat blockers while at the point of attack and generally has to run around most blockers rather than take them on. He is not the strongest tackler and does not always come under control before contact, which can cause him to miss his share of tackles. He looks athletic when dropping into space and does a good job of defending the pass. He can close on the ball and shows ball skills when he gets to the area. While he probably fits the weak side linebacker spot better, he can be effective playing on the strong side, as well.

Ken Lucas maybe gone from Carolina and will soon be on the long list to replace Carlos Rogers and/or Shawn Springs.

Also, DJ Hackett was released. Maybe, he'll come crawling to Zorn?

Jacobs stays in NY

New York Giants reach long-term deal with Brandon Jacobs - New York Giants Football - NJ.com (http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2009/02/new_york_giants_reach_longterm.html)

Sportsnite reports Shaun Suisham was tendered a 1 Mil dollar contract offer.

Cato June, yeah he looks undersized to play the strong side, those Indy LBs are always athletic and quick but will probably get 'pancaked' alot in our system. I still prefer Crowell, he IMO is good vs the run but June probably has better coverage skills.

Sportsnite reports Shaun Suisham was tendered a 1 Mil dollar contract offer.

Sweet. Nothing like giving the least accurate kicker the league 7 million.

the LC move was stupid on LC's part. giving up 6mill gauranteed as a 31 year old WR with a bad foot is a bit silly.

Pretty solid recap of the top 100 players about to hit the open market:

Top 100 free agents of '09 - NFL - Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=At7pKI082qAUinls.wKsHgIdsLYF?slug=ys-freeagenttracker022509&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)

Pretty solid recap of the top 100 players about to hit the open market:

Top 100 free agents of '09 - NFL - Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=At7pKI082qAUinls.wKsHgIdsLYF?slug=ys-freeagenttracker022509&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)

Sweet... thanks.