Any good free agents available to help us?

SmashMouth · 01-17-2011, 05:08 PM

Those of you who actually have time to keep up with NFL personnel .... are there any good able bodies worth a look or two in the off season?

|Mitch| · 01-17-2011, 05:18 PM

I'd like us to take a look at David Vobora from the Rams; he's only 25 and played well at strong side LB the last few games

saintsfan1313 · 01-17-2011, 06:44 PM

not too hot of a FA class, heres a couple that could be of interest. some would be playing a lil out of position, but still would be an upgrade, ie; MLB to WLB, NT to DT, etc, etc

Haloti Ngata DT
Mathias Kiwanuka DE
Jason Babin DE
Chad Greenway LB
LaMarr Woodley LB
Tamba Hali LB
Paul Posluszny LB
Atari Bigby FS/SS kinda injury prone
Charlie Peprah FS/SS
Cedric Benson RB
Mike Tolbert RB
Le'Ron Mcclain RB

saintsfan1313 · 01-17-2011, 06:45 PM

plus most of these guys will be re-signed....this is the best list i could find online......i didint check to see if it was accurate or not.....

TheEnigma · 01-17-2011, 07:13 PM

Haloti Ngata would be awesome, but no way the ravens let him go. I would take Woodley or Hali next.

lumm0x · 01-17-2011, 07:33 PM

Greenway is no slouch either. Vikings best defender. Yes I said it.

papz · 01-18-2011, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by lumm0x

Greenway is no slouch either. Vikings best defender. Yes I said it.

So has Leslie Frazier and their coaching staff.

I posted this elsewhere...

Realistically I'm hoping for either Michael Bush or DeAngelo Williams as our starting tailback. I wouldn't mind Jerome Harrison for some depth. Re-sign both Moore and Nicks. Most of Albert Haynesworth's bonuses have been paid out and I heard he can be had for a mid round pick... I'd like to explore that avenue. I'd bring in Alan Branch for a visit just because he's a big body... maybe we can make a player out of him. Mathias Kiwanuka is a player I've always like since his days in college... he can add that pass rushing dimension we so deperately need on defense. With Chaney's emergence in Philly, Bradley would look nice in our linebacking core. I like the Barrett Ruud ... but will he be fine with moving outside? Eric Wright had an off year but he's a very talented corner... he could be an interesting option in the secondary. Finally... a KR/PR that can do it with consistency. I believe Porter can do it but he's just so fragile. If he can get his conditioning right, I'd like to see him at least return punts full time.

There are plenty of other very talented players like Woodley, Ngata, Greenway, etc. that their teams will not let them leave... not to mention they will be in the top 5 paid players at their position this coming offseason which we can't afford. The guys above I think we have a realistic chance of signing if we felt they could fit our system.

On McClain, he could be interesting. But Willis isn't being brought back so all the goal line and short yardage work could go back to him. I think he stays a Raven... though our back situation could make for an interesting decision if we went after him.

Speedy Ron · 01-17-2011, 07:59 PM

Ngata would be nice but no way they let him go. i want hali and/or woodley. i dont see any of these guys getting away. not really a good free agent class

Speedy Ron · 01-17-2011, 08:00 PM

i heard that guy scott shanle is a free agent...maybe we should look at him

neugey · 01-17-2011, 08:27 PM

Greenway

01-17-2011, 05:08 PM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,549 Blog Entries: 29	Any good free agents available to help us? Those of you who actually have time to keep up with NFL personnel .... are there any good able bodies worth a look or two in the off season?

01-17-2011, 07:13 PM	#5
TheEnigma 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 711	Haloti Ngata would be awesome, but no way the ravens let him go. I would take Woodley or Hali next.
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01-18-2011, 08:23 AM	#7
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,774	Originally Posted by lumm0x Greenway is no slouch either. Vikings best defender. Yes I said it. So has Leslie Frazier and their coaching staff. I posted this elsewhere... Realistically I'm hoping for either Michael Bush or DeAngelo Williams as our starting tailback. I wouldn't mind Jerome Harrison for some depth. Re-sign both Moore and Nicks. Most of Albert Haynesworth's bonuses have been paid out and I heard he can be had for a mid round pick... I'd like to explore that avenue. I'd bring in Alan Branch for a visit just because he's a big body... maybe we can make a player out of him. Mathias Kiwanuka is a player I've always like since his days in college... he can add that pass rushing dimension we so deperately need on defense. With Chaney's emergence in Philly, Bradley would look nice in our linebacking core. I like the Barrett Ruud ... but will he be fine with moving outside? Eric Wright had an off year but he's a very talented corner... he could be an interesting option in the secondary. Finally... a KR/PR that can do it with consistency. I believe Porter can do it but he's just so fragile. If he can get his conditioning right, I'd like to see him at least return punts full time. There are plenty of other very talented players like Woodley, Ngata, Greenway, etc. that their teams will not let them leave... not to mention they will be in the top 5 paid players at their position this coming offseason which we can't afford. The guys above I think we have a realistic chance of signing if we felt they could fit our system. On McClain, he could be interesting. But Willis isn't being brought back so all the goal line and short yardage work could go back to him. I think he stays a Raven... though our back situation could make for an interesting decision if we went after him.
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01-17-2011, 05:18 PM	#2
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	I'd like us to take a look at David Vobora from the Rams; he's only 25 and played well at strong side LB the last few games

01-17-2011, 06:44 PM	#3
saintsfan1313 El Mero Mero Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kingsville, Tx Posts: 669	not too hot of a FA class, heres a couple that could be of interest. some would be playing a lil out of position, but still would be an upgrade, ie; MLB to WLB, NT to DT, etc, etc Haloti Ngata DT Mathias Kiwanuka DE Jason Babin DE Chad Greenway LB LaMarr Woodley LB Tamba Hali LB Paul Posluszny LB Atari Bigby FS/SS kinda injury prone Charlie Peprah FS/SS Cedric Benson RB Mike Tolbert RB Le'Ron Mcclain RB

01-17-2011, 06:45 PM	#4
saintsfan1313 El Mero Mero Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kingsville, Tx Posts: 669	plus most of these guys will be re-signed....this is the best list i could find online......i didint check to see if it was accurate or not.....

01-17-2011, 07:33 PM	#6
lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026	Greenway is no slouch either. Vikings best defender. Yes I said it.

01-17-2011, 07:59 PM	#8
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	Ngata would be nice but no way they let him go. i want hali and/or woodley. i dont see any of these guys getting away. not really a good free agent class

01-17-2011, 08:00 PM	#9
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	i heard that guy scott shanle is a free agent...maybe we should look at him

01-17-2011, 08:27 PM	#10
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,834 Blog Entries: 13	Greenway