Around the NFL: 2012 Off-Season-Free Agency/Trades [Archive] - Page 30

Dirtbag59

03-09-2012, 05:53 PM

Looking at the list of ESPN's top 50 free agents here's who I'm taking a liking to.

3. WR Vincent Jackson: There is a lot of consistency issues with Jackson and he isn't as young as many tend to think, but he is big, fast and extremely talented. Jackson is a perfect match in San Diego, with Philip Rivers' deep passing skills, but he could make an offense like New England's utterly unstoppable.

6. C Chris Myers: Houston doesn't have a ton to spend, but Myers is more valuable to the Texans than any other team. He is perfect for what they do on offense, but he is also sure to garner an awful lot of attention -- possibly from teams like Dallas, Tennessee and Green Bay.

5. LB Stephen Tulloch: One of the best middle linebackers in the game and improving yearly, Tulloch will be more sought after than many fans realize. He covers ground, is a punishing downhill force and keeps getting better as a coverage player. Detroit needs to bring this guy back, but a team like Philadelphia might have something to say about that.

8. DT Paul Soliai: Soliai was franchised last year, but the Dolphins are going to more of a 4-3 scheme, and Soliai is pretty much a pure 3-4 nose tackle. He isn't young, but a space-eating interior defensive lineman can play a long time and he will rarely be on the field when the defense is in nickel.

9. DT Sione Pouha: Tough, powerful and durable, Pouha is exactly what you look for at nose tackle in the 3-4. Although he is an older guy, Pouha doesn't have as much wear and tear on his body as most players his age, since he is just a three-year starter. Kansas City might be a good destination for Pouha or Soliai.

14. WR Marques Colston: Colston can line up all over the field and despite his big body, is very effective out of the slot. He is also excellent in the red zone and catches everything thrown his way. But Colston isn't a quick-twitch guy, benefits a ton from his surrounding cast and has an extensive medical history. New Orleans is the best place for him.

15. CB Carlos Rogers: JK Lol

26. G Ben Grubbs: Grubbs isn't an elite starting guard, but he is very solid and talented. He would be an upgrade for just about any team in the league. Baltimore recently invested heavily in another guard, Marshal Yanda, and might be reluctant to have that much money tied up in the position.

28. C Scott Wells: Although he doesn't get talked about with all the star power on the Packers' roster, Wells is one of the better centers in the league. He and the Packers have a very good thing going with each other, but it sounds as though Green Bay is prepared to go in another direction, which surprises me.

32. OT Demetrius Bell: The Bills have a fair amount of money to spend and Bell should be exactly the type of player they look to keep and build around. He was a project at left tackle and has developed nicely. Bell's best play is still yet to come.

*I liked Porter back before the 2008 draft*
37. CB Tracy Porter: Not the biggest or most physical corner around, but very adept in man-to-man coverage. Because of that, Porter will be coveted in this passing league. He can start for just about any of the 32 clubs. There will be a wave of corners who get quickly scooped up in free agency, and then Porter will be next in line.

42. WR Robert Meachem: There has been a fair amount of inconsistency in Meachem's career, but the former first-round pick does have an awful lot of ability. Much of the reason for his inconsistent production is that he has been around so many other high-quality pass-catchers who demand the football. With a rash of wideouts off the market already due to the franchise tag, receiver-starved teams like Jacksonville should be really active after Meachem.

47. DT Aubrayo Franklin: After a terrific 2010 season with the 49ers, Franklin lasted on the free agent market for quite a while before being signed by New Orleans. He wasn't the same player in the Saints' 4-3 as he was with a better supporting cast in San Francisco's 3-4. While that raises concerns, 3-4 defenses looking for a pure nose tackle, like Kansas City for example, should be very interested.

S Reggie Nelson

And now you understand why we can afford to "give up the farm" for a QB on draft day. With $47 million in cap room and possibly the deepest free agent class in the history of the league we'll be more then able to fill the holes.


	Commanders Post at The Warpath > Commanders Football > Locker Room Main Forum > Around the NFL: 2012 Off-Season-Free Agency/Trades PDA Around the NFL: 2012 Off-Season-Free Agency/Trades Pages : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 [30] 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 mredskins 03-09-2012, 05:31 PM laron Bingo. I thought that was weird. Figured he at least be in the top 50 of anyone's list. King probably has him penciled in at 51. skinsfaninok 03-09-2012, 05:33 PM jacobs should go to pitt EARTHQUAKE2689 03-09-2012, 05:35 PM I heard the Jets as a possibility as well (given Sparano's system). Very true he would be the starter there as well. Dirtbag59 03-09-2012, 05:53 PM Looking at the list of ESPN's top 50 free agents here's who I'm taking a liking to. 3. WR Vincent Jackson: There is a lot of consistency issues with Jackson and he isn't as young as many tend to think, but he is big, fast and extremely talented. Jackson is a perfect match in San Diego, with Philip Rivers' deep passing skills, but he could make an offense like New England's utterly unstoppable. 6. C Chris Myers: Houston doesn't have a ton to spend, but Myers is more valuable to the Texans than any other team. He is perfect for what they do on offense, but he is also sure to garner an awful lot of attention -- possibly from teams like Dallas, Tennessee and Green Bay. 5. LB Stephen Tulloch: One of the best middle linebackers in the game and improving yearly, Tulloch will be more sought after than many fans realize. He covers ground, is a punishing downhill force and keeps getting better as a coverage player. Detroit needs to bring this guy back, but a team like Philadelphia might have something to say about that. 8. DT Paul Soliai: Soliai was franchised last year, but the Dolphins are going to more of a 4-3 scheme, and Soliai is pretty much a pure 3-4 nose tackle. He isn't young, but a space-eating interior defensive lineman can play a long time and he will rarely be on the field when the defense is in nickel. 9. DT Sione Pouha: Tough, powerful and durable, Pouha is exactly what you look for at nose tackle in the 3-4. Although he is an older guy, Pouha doesn't have as much wear and tear on his body as most players his age, since he is just a three-year starter. Kansas City might be a good destination for Pouha or Soliai. 14. WR Marques Colston: Colston can line up all over the field and despite his big body, is very effective out of the slot. He is also excellent in the red zone and catches everything thrown his way. But Colston isn't a quick-twitch guy, benefits a ton from his surrounding cast and has an extensive medical history. New Orleans is the best place for him. 15. CB Carlos Rogers: JK Lol 26. G Ben Grubbs: Grubbs isn't an elite starting guard, but he is very solid and talented. He would be an upgrade for just about any team in the league. Baltimore recently invested heavily in another guard, Marshal Yanda, and might be reluctant to have that much money tied up in the position. 28. C Scott Wells: Although he doesn't get talked about with all the star power on the Packers' roster, Wells is one of the better centers in the league. He and the Packers have a very good thing going with each other, but it sounds as though Green Bay is prepared to go in another direction, which surprises me. 32. OT Demetrius Bell: The Bills have a fair amount of money to spend and Bell should be exactly the type of player they look to keep and build around. He was a project at left tackle and has developed nicely. Bell's best play is still yet to come. I liked Porter back before the 2008 draft 37. CB Tracy Porter: Not the biggest or most physical corner around, but very adept in man-to-man coverage. Because of that, Porter will be coveted in this passing league. He can start for just about any of the 32 clubs. There will be a wave of corners who get quickly scooped up in free agency, and then Porter will be next in line. 42. WR Robert Meachem: There has been a fair amount of inconsistency in Meachem's career, but the former first-round pick does have an awful lot of ability. Much of the reason for his inconsistent production is that he has been around so many other high-quality pass-catchers who demand the football. With a rash of wideouts off the market already due to the franchise tag, receiver-starved teams like Jacksonville should be really active after Meachem. 47. DT Aubrayo Franklin: After a terrific 2010 season with the 49ers, Franklin lasted on the free agent market for quite a while before being signed by New Orleans. He wasn't the same player in the Saints' 4-3 as he was with a better supporting cast in San Francisco's 3-4. While that raises concerns, 3-4 defenses looking for a pure nose tackle, like Kansas City for example, should be very interested. S Reggie Nelson And now you understand why we can afford to "give up the farm" for a QB on draft day. With $47 million in cap room and possibly the deepest free agent class in the history of the league we'll be more then able to fill the holes. Giantone 03-09-2012, 05:57 PM Let me beat Giantone to the punch, the G-men have released Brandon Jacobs (https://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter/status/178227218944770049) according to Schefter. Yes, why yes they have!Thank you for the update.:food-smil Ruhskins 03-09-2012, 06:00 PM Yes, why yes they have!Thank you for the update.:food-smil Well that was actually relevant to the thread. Ruhskins 03-09-2012, 06:01 PM Anyone knows anything about Larry Grant? He's an ILB for the 49ers, they just put a 7th round tender on him Larry Grant Stats - San Francisco 49ers - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/11448/larry-grant) CultBrennan59 03-09-2012, 06:09 PM Gary Brackett...CUT CultBrennan59 03-09-2012, 06:12 PM to add to the post above Dallas Clark Melvin Bullet Addai are all going to be cut too...Wow redskins5044 03-09-2012, 06:37 PM to add to the post above Dallas Clark Melvin Bullet Addai are all going to be cut too...Wow they also cut Curtis Painter, let those sweepstakes begin.