Saturday, March 29, 2008

Free Agency: Just When You Thought It Was Safe...

We have more signings. Let me bring you up to speed. 

Marcus Trufant, CB for the Seattle Seahawks, signed a 6 year deal which replaces the franchise tag that the organization put on him. They also got Olindo Mare. He's nowhere near as good as Josh Brown, but he'll be okay until they can find a replacement. I think this means Morten Anderson will be a Bronco next year. 

QB Quinn Grey signs a one year deal with the Texans. He was good in Jacksonville as a backup, but that's because with a running game like that, anyone can be good. I think they should stick with Rosenfels. 

WR Reche Caldwell signed with the Rams. He gets close to the minimum salary, so I don't know why the Redskins didn't retain him. Depth at WR is a big issue for them. 

Vikings sign CB Benny Sapp and LB Heath Farwell. Both are backups.

The Texans released C Steve McKinney. I guess this means the guy they traded for from the Broncos, Meyers, is starting? This is weird. McKinney wasn't earning major dollars and was a great backup/marginal starter at C or G. 

Lions sign LB Gilbert Gardner. He's an  underrated LB who could actually earn a starting job in training camp. Watch out for him.

Eagles signed TE Kris Wilson. He does more than TE though, he can also play FB and H-back. He has good hands, so it makes him very versatile. I think this means we will see VERY little of Dan Klecko next year. 

Cardinals signed LB Clark Haggans. He's a solid starter, and will do a lot for their defense. This could viewed as an excellent acquisition, just watch. 

Texans picked up S Nick Ferguson. He's a decent starter, and their secondary needs help. Good hire.

Panthers sign G Milford Brown. There is no way this guy is starting next season, but he did with the Rams last season so he'll be a very capable backup. Of course... the Rams sucked. 

Browns resigned G Steve McKinney. He'll compete for a starting job at G next season. He can also be a backup C behind Hank Fraley. 

Titans sign CB/Kick Returner Chris Carr. He was excellent returning kicks for the Raiders last season (25.5 average) and could be the player the Titans are looking for at the position, ever since they lost Pacman Jones. 

Raiders sign DE Kalimba Edwards. It's a decent move, since you don't have to be amazing to get numbers when you're playing across from Derrick Burgess. So long as Tommy Kelly gets some pressure too, they'll come up with a few sacks. Edwards has a chance to really revive his career here. Here's hoping he doesn't waste it. 

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