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04-07-2014 04:13 PM |
Re: Why Rafael Bush is not an upgrade over Thomas DeCoud
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Originally Posted by ChrisXVI
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They're going into the draft needing to solve their O-Line, pass rush, safety and tight end issues all with rookies... Good luck with that! I think Dimitroff could end up being a lot closer to the hot seat than people realize if this upcoming season doesn't come with any postseason success.
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but yet they get a B- from Walter: :rofl:
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Atlanta Falcons: B- Grade
Thomas Dimitroff is often aggressive in free agency, and this spring wasn't any different. The Falcons paid lots of money to three new players, all of whom will help bolster the trenches in some fashion. The big name was Paul Soliai, who will be a great force inside. Jon Asamoah, meanwhile, will help upgrade an offensive line that was in shambles last year.
What's important is that the Falcons are bringing back most of the members of their defense. In fact, the one big-name defender who's gone is Asante Samuel, and he was banged up this past season. Tony Gonzalez has departed as well, but Atlanta couldn't do anything about that. His replacement will have to be drafted.
All in all, this was a decent offseason for Atlanta, though I think Dimitroff overpaid for some players; namely Tyson Jackson.
UPDATE: I'll have an update here for the Devin Hester signing once financials are known.
NFL Free Agent Grades:
Corey Peters, DT, Falcons (re-sign) - A-
Jonathan Babineaux, DT, Falcons (re-sign) - B+
Joe Hawley, C, Falcons (re-sign) - B
Paul Soliai, NT, Dolphins - B-
Devin Hester, KR, Bears - B-
Jon Asamoah, G, Chiefs - C+
Tyson Jackson, DE/DT, Chiefs - C-
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here's ours:
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New Orleans Saints: B Grade
The Saints went on a cutting spree to open the offseason. They dumped Will Smith, Jabari Greer, Lance Moore and Roman Harper, and then they traded a declining Darren Sproles for a fifth-round pick. All of this was done to retain Jimmy Graham, who was franchised. The Saints were also able to sign Pro Bowler Jairus Byrd and retain Zach Strief, but New Orleans overpaid for both players.
In summary, the Saints had a pretty mediocre offseason. They bolstered their secondary and were able to keep their top weapon, but they lost depth and hurt themselves financially down the road with some bad contracts.
Update: I've upgraded New Orleans' mark for the Champ Bailey signing, which was a quality move.
NFL Free Agent Grades:
Champ Bailey, CB, Broncos - A-
Jairus Byrd, S, Bills - C+
Fifth-round pick for Darren Sproles - C+
Zach Strief, OT, Saints (re-sign) - C-
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