2009 Free Agents Spreadsheet

Taking over my old job I see.

Tripp it would help if you explained the player values

SS you're a Hill advocate and usually have some good info or at least good intuition on what's taking place behind the scenes... is you're advocacy just wishful thinking at this point or can the rest of us hope SLB will be upgraded (significantly) for '09?

By the way Suggs was tagged yesterday. :(
Ravens designate LB Suggs as franchise player for second time (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80ecf549&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)

Sproles also.
Chargers go to backup plan, put franchise tag on RB Sproles (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80ece1c8&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)

Very useful info ...thanks

Im just wondering, how accurate would you say your ratings are? How well do you really know these players?
I cant flat out say that these ratings are off because I havent seen all these guys play consistently...Im just saying Im skeptical about multiple ratings like OJ Atogwe who is rated as a below average player, but on paper over the last 3 years he has 16 picks (5.4 per year) 11 forced fumbles (3.7 per year) and 235 tackles (78 tackles per year).
I know everyone has different ratings on players but it kinda seems like alot of numbers were just thrown out there without much basis behind it...
Lol, I feel like a dick for saying this because I use tools like this alot and do appreciate you doing this.

(sorry for the double post)
A better way to say what I am trying to ask is how did you evaluate the numbers? What is the method behind the madness?

The only rating I would question is Tank Johnson as an 86. I believe that his infamy and being a cowboy can be attributed to him being overrated.

nice job. thanks for putting that together. if you have the time, it would be awesome if there was a column stating the players current status (ufa, rfa, franchised, etc)

also, please tell me these ratings dont come from madden 09 ;-)

nice job. thanks for putting that together. if you have the time, it would be awesome if there was a column stating the players current status (ufa, rfa, franchised, etc)

also, please tell me these ratings dont come from madden 09 ;-)Thanks. All players in this document are UFA. In the update next week, I'll put out a column for the players who have the franchise designation.

Im just wondering, how accurate would you say your ratings are? How well do you really know these players?
I cant flat out say that these ratings are off because I havent seen all these guys play consistently...Im just saying Im skeptical about multiple ratings like OJ Atogwe who is rated as a below average player, but on paper over the last 3 years he has 16 picks (5.4 per year) 11 forced fumbles (3.7 per year) and 235 tackles (78 tackles per year).
I know everyone has different ratings on players but it kinda seems like alot of numbers were just thrown out there without much basis behind it...
Lol, I feel like a dick for saying this because I use tools like this alot and do appreciate you doing this.My ratings are more accurate than most sources, and less accurate than the best league sources (of which I do not have access to ;) ) So yeah, feel free to disagree with whatever ones you feel like you have some inside info on. All of my ratings are based on information that is at least somewhat public [or that I have made public], (like O.J. Atogwe not being able to cover or tackle all that well, and much of his value coming off a return TD fumble by our Guard).

and much of his value coming off a return TD fumble by our Guard).

:laughing2 Good stuff.