This weekend we saw a lot of free agents mainly offensive lineman sign some massive deals. San Fransisco inked former Bills corner to an eight year $80 million contract. I know some where Chris Tucker said dangggggggggg when he heard that or he was watching Venus Williams playing tennis again. Leonard Davis got almost $50 million from Dallas for seven years. The Cardinals didn't want to lose him, but they knew he wasn't a $50 million lineman. Cleveland signed Cincinnati's former gaurd Eric Steinbech to a deal similar to that of Leonard Davis. The Bills brought in three offensive lineman Derrick Dockery, Jason Whitle, and Langston Walker.
The Patriots were very busy signing linebacker Adelius Thomas, tight end Kyle Brady, a possible offer sheet on Miami RFA wide reciever Wes Welker. According to the Boston Globe they may be interested in acquiring Raiders WR Randy Moss. The story says that Patriots coach Bill Belichick loves him and has been enamored with bringing him to Foxboro.
It appears that newly acquired RB Tatum Bell may be on the move possibly to the Giants. The New York Post said that Dominic Rhodes was in over the weekend but did not sign. The Giants may be using the interest in Bell as negotiations against Rhodes. If they aren't they should.
The Lions signed former back up defensive end Dewayne White from Tampa Bay. White played under both head coach Rod Marinelli and defensive coordinator (and son in law) Joe Barry. He is a speedy end who can give the Lions a little pass rush and is expected to flourish as a starter. The Lions are also looking to sign Kevin Curtis from St. Louis, a former Martz player who is the offensive coordinator. The Lions coaches are going to merger former back ups from both their former teams in Detroit. Matt Millen also just traded CB Dre Bly and a 6th round pick to Denver for RB Tatum Bell, tackle George Foster and a 5th round pick. Tatum Bell is needed due to Kevin Jones foot injury also known as a Lisfranc injury. I had the same injury years ago and it took me over a year to come back and I was never the same after. KJ may start the 2007 season on the PUP list and miss the first six games. Also once the Lions sent DE James Hall to St. Louis for a 5th round pick, that gives the Lions four 5th round picks.
Now as we move into week two of free agency and the "crazy" money is spent, the draft starts to take shape a little better. The Raiders could pull a fast one again this year. Last year when they past on QB Matt Leinert to take DB Michael Huff I was shocked. I thought that drafting a California Guy to be the "Franchise" at a time when the Raiders needed a future QB they stayed with Aaron Brooks and drafted defense. This year could be no different if the traded Moss to New England and draft WR Calvin Johnson. What if the Raiders really broke everyone off and draft Oklahoma RB Adrian Peterson.
I can't stand Moss. And the guy ran over a meter maid; just imagine what he'd do if he saw someone puting a boot on his wheel....ha ha. For their sake, someone like Horn would be cooler for a better price(?) and mentorship. Great read.
Here in Wisconsin we lost Ahman Geen to Houston just when he seemed to be healthy and performing well. Guess $23million could change your mind plus the warm climate compared to the freezing cold. GOOD POST!
my cousin Ahman got a lot bigger deal in Houston than I thought he would get. I wasnt even sure if he would play or go out healthy. Now that he got that deal I am his cousin.
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