Seer1

I'm sorta feeling like the Saints actually have a plan this year. That's a good feeling. Hate that old throw it all against the wall and see what sticks strategy we've seen way too often. Of course finally having a decent amount of cap space $$$ is being a big help too.

Rugby Saint II

Now.............We Wait!!!!

saintshrimp

Conor Barwin might not be a bad gut to look at. At least he sniffs the qb alittle last year was a down year so he may beable to be had at a decent price

lee909

Id take Barwin at the right price

Fill the gaps before the draft

K Major

We already have a CBarwin on our team ... Paul Kruger 2.0

Pass.

lee909

A few still left that could be worth a look

Morris Claiborne, CB, Cowboys. Age: 27.
It's almost crazy to recall that Morris Claiborne was considered a colossal bust prior to this past season. Claiborne had done nothing but suck since being chosen sixth overall in the 2012 NFL Draft, but he performed like a shutdown corner this past season before getting hurt. Was that because he was in his contract year, though? Will he stink again if he signs a big deal? Teams thinking about giving Claiborne a ton of money need to be concerned about this.


2 year deal for Gordon,very little in guaranteed,id take the chance

Josh Gordon, WR, Browns. Age: 27.
Josh Gordon is very difficult to grade. Gordon is undoubtedly one of the most talented receivers in the NFL, as he registered 1,646 receiving yards in his second season. Gordon, however, hasn't been able to stay out of trouble, and he's played just five games since the beginning of the 2014 campaign. Gordon can still be a No. 1 wideout in the NFL, but will he stay out of rehab long enough to suit up again?



T.J. McDonald, S, Rams. Age: 26.
T.J. McDonald had a rough offseason leading into 2016, coming off shoulder surgery and then being arrested for a DUI. However, none of this affected his play this season, as McDonald put together another decent campaign.

Bennie Logan, DT, Eagles. Age: 27.
Bennie Logan doesn't put much pressure on opposing quarterbacks, but he's a tremendous run defender. Logan has been excellent in past years, but struggled in 2016 because he's been bothered by a groin injury since early October. Logan is likely to bounce back next year.



Gerald Hodges, ILB, 49ers. Age: 26.
A former fourth-round pick of the Vikings, Minnesota somehow let Gerald Hodges get away, as Hodges carved out a role for himself in San Francisco's defense. Hodges has played the run well and hasn't been a liability in coverage. He'll be only 26 in January.


Zach Brown, ILB, Bills. Age: 27.
Zach Brown was selected in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft, but had done nothing in his career prior to 2016. Teams thought so little of him that the Bills managed to get him for a 1-year, $1.25 million contract. Brown responded with a terrific 2016 campaign, even winning AFC Defensive Player of the Week once.

Captain Munnerlyn, CB, Vikings. Age: 29.
Captain Munnerlyn has been a quality slot cornerback for quite some time now. Munnerlyn actually had a bit of a down year in 2016, but he's only 29, so he could bounce back next season and play well into 2019.

Perry Riley, ILB, Raiders. Age: 29.
Perry Riley was once a good player for the Redskins, but he regressed because he wasn't a good fit in the 3-4. Thus, it was not a surprise that Riley thrived in Oakland's 4-3. Riley is a well-rounded player who is solid against the run and also not a liability in coverage.


Martellus Bennett, TE, Patriots. Age: 30.
Martellus Bennett turns 30 in March, but he's still a very effective player. He caught 55 passes for 701 yards and seven touchdowns this past season, as he's had to be the primary tight end with Rob Gronkowski injured. He also blocked well.


Lorenzo Alexander, DE/OLB, Bills. Age: 34.
What should we make of Lorenzo Alexander? The edge rusher had always been a marginal player throughout his career, never recording more than 2.5 sacks in any season. Lo and behold, Alexander notched double-digit sacks in 2016. He's a late bloomer, but turns 34 in May. He'll need to be signed to a 1-, or 2-year prove-it contract.


Elvis Dumervil, DE/OLB, Ravens. Age: 33.
Elvis Dumervil was once one of the NFL's top edge rushers, racking up 17 sacks in a season twice in his career. He hit 17 sacks back in 2014, but has regressed lately. He had just six sacks in 2015, and played only eight games this past season because of a foot injury. Dumervil just turned 33, so he'll never be the same player, but he could be an effective pass-rusher for a team as long as his snap count is reduced.


Jared Cook, TE, Packers. Age: 30.
Jared Cook has teased everyone with his high talent level over the years, but he's ultimately disappointed everyone - at least until the divisional round of the playoffs. He dominated the game, and he made one of the greatest catches in NFL history to set up the win for Green Bay. Cook, however, turns 30 this offseason, so time is running out for him.

Connor Barwin, DE/OLB, Eagles. Age: 30.
Connor Barwin collected 14.5 sacks in 2014, and he tallied seven sacks the year after. His production fell off a cliff this past season, however, as he was miscast as a 4-3 defensive end. That, and the near-$8 million cap savings are the two reasons Barwin was released. Barwin can still play though, and he would be wise to sign with a 3-4 team.

DeAndre Levy, OLB, Lions. Age: 30.
DeAndre Levy is one of the top linebackers in the NFL when healthy. Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to stay on the field very often. Levy has played just six games the past two years because of knee injuries. He'll be worth taking a shot on for a 1-year "prove it" contract.

Sen'Derrick Marks, DT, Jaguars. Age: 30.
Sen'Derrick Marks used to be a very effective defensive tackle. He recorded nine sacks in 2014. However, he tore his ACL and has struggled ever since. Marks will be a couple of years removed from that injury though, so he could potentially offer some value as a potential Comeback Player of the Year.



Datone Jones, DE, Packers. Age: 27.
Datone Jones was drafted to be a five-technique, but was moved to outside linebacker. He did well there in 2015, but regressed a bit in 2016. He still has a ton of talent as a former first-round pick, however, and perhaps he'll improve once his role becomes fully defined.

Jabaal Sheard, DE, Patriots. Age: 28.
Jabaal Sheard had an up-and-down season, but he was ultimately New England's top pass-rusher outside of Trey Flowers. He was also decent in run support.


Lardarius Webb, S, Ravens. Age: 31.
A former cornerback, Lardarius Webb transitioned to safety last year and did well at his new position. However, Webb became expendable when the Ravens signed Tony Jefferson to pair with Eric Weddle. Webb can still be a solid starter, but he turns 32 in October, so his best days are behind him.

Kevin Minter, ILB, Cardinals. Age: 26.
Kevin Minter had been a disappointment as a former second-round pick, until this past season when he played well. Minter is a one-year wonder, but he has upside, and he's also still young, having turned 26 prior to the end of the 2016 campaign.

Rex Burkhead, RB, Bengals. Age: 27.
Rex Burkhead is a solid, pass-catching back who was given a chance to shine when Giovani Bernard was knocked out with an injury. He took full advantage of it, snatching four receptions in some games.

LeGarrette Blount, RB, Patriots. Age: 30.
LeGarrette Blount turned 30 in December. His days are nearing the end even though he scored 18 touchdowns in 2016. He didn't run very well for the most part, averaging only 3.9 yards per carry.

Andre Ellington, RB, Cardinals. Age: 28.
'Member when Andre Ellington was seen as a great, young running back for the Cardinals? Ellington was fantastic, but hasn't done much the past two years. However, he's been stuck behind David Johnson and Chris Johnson on the depth chart. He caught 46 passes in 2014, so perhaps he can serve as a third-down back for some team.


Justin Hunter, WR, Bills. Age: 26

Chris Long, DE, Patriots. Age: 32.
Chris Long was still an effective player for the Patriots this past season, but he's clearly not the dominant defender he used to be. Long turns 32 in March, and he probably has one more year as a somewhat decent starter remaining.

Mario Williams, DE, Dolphins. Age: 32.
Mario Williams was terrible in 2015, and he wasn't any better this past season. He notchd just 1.5 sacks, and he was ultimately a healthy scratch at the end of the year. Williams has lost all of his pass-rushing ability, but still happens to be decent versus the run. If he can stomach signing a deal for the minimum and being a two-down run specialist, that might be the only way he can continue his career.


Rob Ninkovich, DE, Patriots. Age: 33

Damontre Moore, DE, Seahawks

Lawrence Guy, DE/DT, Ravens. Age: 27.
Lawrence Guy has been a solid, two-down run defender for the Ravens the past couple of years. He's only 27 in March and should continue to serve the same sort of role. Guy will appeal to most teams because he can play both the 4-3 and the 3-4.

"Two receivers to the left, Garcon to the right. Manning in the shotgun, puts Collie in motion. Looks in his direction...it's picked off! It's picked off! It's Tracy Porter again! He's runnin' free! He's gonna go all the way!