Loading up in free agency is often a perilous endeavor for NFL teams

papz · 02-14-2015, 07:05 AM

It’s already being touted as the best free agent class in history before any players become eligible to negotiate with other teams.

The hype has created clamoring. The cries to load up or go after this target or that target have already begun in force.

Many teams will heed those cries and make a splash. Money will be thrown around. Someone will be declared the winner of free agency.

The excitement is understandable. It’s fun to dream about Dez Bryant catching passes on the outside or Ndamukong Suh providing pushing the pocket and wreaking havoc for your favorite team instead of inflicting it, but those visions typically do not materialize as hoped.

There are, of course, free agent success stories. The Saints made the right decision in signing Drew Brees, and cornerback Keenan Lewis has been a bargain. But by and large, the teams that try to win championships in March end up regretting their decisions by January.

History does not lie.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Loading up in free agency is often a perilous endeavor for NFL teams It’s already being touted as the best free agent class in history before any players become eligible to negotiate with other teams. The hype has created clamoring. The cries to load up or go after this target or that target have already begun in force. Many teams will heed those cries and make a splash. Money will be thrown around. Someone will be declared the winner of free agency. The excitement is understandable. It’s fun to dream about Dez Bryant catching passes on the outside or Ndamukong Suh providing pushing the pocket and wreaking havoc for your favorite team instead of inflicting it, but those visions typically do not materialize as hoped. There are, of course, free agent success stories. The Saints made the right decision in signing Drew Brees, and cornerback Keenan Lewis has been a bargain. But by and large, the teams that try to win championships in March end up regretting their decisions by January. History does not lie. Read more: Loading up in free agency is often a perilous endeavor for NFL teams \| Saints \| The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana Attached Thumbnails
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