Free Agency Review

[Franknbeans 46]

Now that a full week has passed in the NFL's business season, it is time to break down the good, bad, and 49ers in the start of free agency.

 

Free Agency Review - Fox Sports

 

Frank - Please do not cut and paste articles in their entirety... a link will be fine.

 

Thank you.

Edited March 22, 2006 by Mike FF Today

[Deadpool 0]

Akin Ayodele to Dallas — The former Cowboys ball boy goes home to play outside linebacker for Bill Parcells in the 3-4 defense. I think Dallas got a major bargain and a player who will thrive in this next chapter of his career.

 

 

Another reason why I don't put alot of weight into sports editorial stuff from FOX Sports.

 

They signed Ayodele to play ILB, not outside.

 

And one more thing. I think this writer overlooked Parcell's history with troubled or disruptive players. I think out of all the coaches TO has played for so far, Parcells would be the only one that would contain him.

[football_scooter 0]

I thought that was among the worst opinion pieces I'd ever read anywhere.

 

Bryant to the Niners is an excellent deal - a bargain, really. Lloyd didn't block, wouldn't tackle, didn't go over the middle and was good only for the occasional deep ball - how one dimentional can a guy be? And he had a bad attitude and would command 5X as much as Bryant, who DOES block, is happy to go across the middle, has equal deep threat ability while being better at everything else.

 

And when I read that article, it had James to Zona as one of the worst moves. That was only like 2 days ago.

 

There are simply too many things wrong with this article for me to comment on them all here. I don't have that sort of time.

 

And one more thing. I think this writer overlooked Parcell's history with troubled or disruptive players. I think out of all the coaches TO has played for so far, Parcells would be the only one that would contain him.

 

Zactly - he was suppossed to have a hard time with MeShawn...who was a perfect angel for the time in Dallas with Tuna.

[D'ohmer Simpson 0]

And one more thing. I think this writer overlooked Parcell's history with troubled or disruptive players. I think out of all the coaches TO has played for so far, Parcells would be the only one that would contain him.

Yeah, people said Reid could too. Nobody is going to contain him, and TO is going to EXPLODE when a statuesque Bledsoe can't get him the ball. Bledsoe is no more accurate than McNabb was, and much much less mobile. McNabb and Garcia were both pretty mobile and could at least get TO the ball beyond a three step drop. And what's worse, if TO even remotely thinks that others think that Parcells and Jones can and are trying to contain him, well then that explosion will be something to see.

[Deadpool 0]

Yeah, people said Reid could too. Nobody is going to contain him, and TO is going to EXPLODE when a statuesque Bledsoe can't get him the ball. Bledsoe is no more accurate than McNabb was, and much much less mobile. McNabb and Garcia were both pretty mobile and could at least get TO the ball beyond a three step drop. And what's worse, if TO even remotely thinks that others think that Parcells and Jones can and are trying to contain him, well then that explosion will be something to see.

 

And Reid's track record with troubled/malcontent players is..........??

 

Not saying Owens won't at some point be a little disruptive. In fact, the odds are good. But I think Parcells, given his history with these types of players, has a better chance than any of his coaching alumni.

 

(just a quick glance)

 

Bryan Cox, Keyshawn, Lawrence Taylor.

 

 

Give Bledsoe time to throw (i.e. keep him upright and on his feet) and he is money all day long.

 

PS - Sorry about ranting about the article in the thread Frank. Thanks for posting it for us to read, It just looks like this guy didn't do his homework

[Guest stevejohnson]

And Reid's track record with troubled/malcontent players is..........??

 

Not saying Owens won't at some point be a little disruptive. In fact, the odds are good. But I think Parcells, given his history with these types of players, has a better chance than any of his coaching alumni.

 

(just a quick glance)

 

Bryan Cox, Keyshawn, Lawrence Taylor.

Give Bledsoe time to throw (i.e. keep him upright and on his feet) and he is money all day long.

 

 

Nevermind Homer, he is a complete MORON! He is one of these stepford Eagles fans that thinks the team can do no wrong! HE and people like him are the main reason the Eagles have no motivation to go out and sign the bigger name free agents becuase he will keep buying those knock off Eagles jerseys at Foreman Mills regardless of how the team does.

 

I hate TO for being a low class jerk and for what he did to the Eagles last season but I am also angry at McNabb and the Eagles management for not handling it better! As much as it pains me to say it, signing TO was the best move the Cowboys could make! TO knows that this is his last chance and I doubt he will pull any of his nonsense on a guy like Parcells, who sports multiple Super Bowl rings as a HEAD coach, like he did Andy Reid. Outside of Seattle, I can't see anyone in the NFC better then the Cowboys right now and that makes me SICK!

[whoisjgalt 0]

Brandon Lloyd to Washington — Being fair, when I talked to Lloyd he said all the right things about playing for the Redskins and being enamored with Joe Gibbs. But after smartly signing Antwaan Randle El to the team with Santana Moss and Chris Cooley, I just didn't understand why the Redskins needed another down the field threat. To get the restricted free agent, the Redskins had to give up a 3rd-round pick this season and next year's 4th round pick. Remember, Washington doesn't have its first round pick this year after trading for Jason Campbell. Lloyd has the ability to make the incredible catch, but with the Niners he dropped too many balls in his hands and seemed to be a bit too interested in his rap career.

 

Ummmmm, they traded for Lloyd before they signed Randle El.

[Guest stevejohnson]

Ummmmm, they traded for Lloyd before they signed Randle El.

 

Either way the point is why bring in two undersized guys, one of which is completely unproven and was deemed "expendable" by the worst team in football? High light reels aside, what has Lloyd EVER done to be worth two draft picks and 10 million in guaranteed money? Especially when NOBODY else was offering anything remotely close to that number. Snyder once again was bidding against HIMSELF!

[surferskin 31]

Either way the point is why bring in two undersized guys, one of which is completely unproven and was deemed "expendable" by the worst team in football? High light reels aside, what has Lloyd EVER done to be worth two draft picks and 10 million in guaranteed money? Especially when NOBODY else was offering anything remotely close to that number. Snyder once again was bidding against HIMSELF!

 

you mean besides having a better season last year than any WR currently on the eagles roster?

[whoisjgalt 0]

Either way the point is why bring in two undersized guys, one of which is completely unproven and was deemed "expendable" by the worst team in football? High light reels aside, what has Lloyd EVER done to be worth two draft picks and 10 million in guaranteed money? Especially when NOBODY else was offering anything remotely close to that number. Snyder once again was bidding against HIMSELF!

 

The point is to bash the 2nd of the two moves. With Lloyd already on the team, why sign Randle El? He instead asks, "With Randle El already on the team, why trade for Lloyd?" which is the wrong question.

[Darb33 0]

The Steve Hutchinson signing belongs somewhere on your list. It was one of the biggest contracts in the off-season and the most money ever given to a guard. To exclude that from your entire list is wrong. Whether you think it was good, bad, or ugly put in there somewhere.

[Deadpool 0]

Either way the point is why bring in two undersized guys, one of which is completely unproven and was deemed "expendable" by the worst team in football? High light reels aside, what has Lloyd EVER done to be worth two draft picks and 10 million in guaranteed money? Especially when NOBODY else was offering anything remotely close to that number. Snyder once again was bidding against HIMSELF!

 

 

I think he was just tyring to point out a further lack of credibility of the writers part. This writer should have done some research. When I read that article, I feel like I just read a student's book report that he did at the last minute. Looks very rushed and has too many opinions and not enough facts backing anything up.

 

*Small tangent* Does anyone else notice that the author of this article keeps trying to establish credibility with the reader by stating "When I talke with player X at the Pro Bowl...."

 

Am I the only person that thinks he just totally made that up?

[yostevo 0]

The Steve Hutchinson signing belongs somewhere on your list. It was one of the biggest contracts in the off-season and the most money ever given to a guard. To exclude that from your entire list is wrong. Whether you think it was good, bad, or ugly put in there somewhere.

 

Franknbeans didn't write the article. But, I see your point. There were some obvious signings that you would think would perpetuate some commentary. He mentions McCown multiple times in a favorable light (Oakland & GB) but then doesn't touch on the signing of him & Kitna by the Lions. Maybe he should have had a "wait & see" category.

[football_scooter 0]

Nevermind Homer, he is a complete MORON!

 

Not to go starting trouble, but do you ever post anything without a personal attack? It's really unproductive, and it seems to be an ugly trend. Just saying...

[Guest stevejohnson]

Not to go starting trouble, but do you ever post anything without a personal attack? It's really unproductive, and it seems to be an ugly trend. Just saying...

 

 

Again, outside of Homer, who "attacked" me first, who else have I made a personal attack about? I have just responded to personal attacks AGAINST me.

[football_scooter 0]

Again, outside of Homer, who "attacked" me first, who else have I made a personal attack about? I have just responded to personal attacks AGAINST me.

 

Nothing against you personally, and really don't want to derail this topic - don't even know you. Just seems that every post I see of yours, you're calling someone a moron, idiot, loser, etc, etc, etc. It's a tip that if everyone seems to be against you, maybe it's you. Takes two to tango and all that - this is the newer, friendlier FFT...if someone calls you a name, be the bigger person and ignore them. That way topics don't turn into flame wars.

 

Or you can keep doing what you're doing and irritate everyone...your choice?

[Mike FF Today 760]

...and really don't want to derail this topic ...

 

Yeah, let's don't do that, thanks.

 

Back to the discussion...

[football_scooter 0]

Yeah, let's don't do that, thanks.

 

Back to the discussion...

 

Sorry, my bad. 4th straight topic I'd seen it in. Thought we were the newer, friendlier FFT.

 

Back on topic...

 

 

Randal El was a solid signing, because of what he brings to special teams. He also is fairly handy for gaget plays, as evidenced in the Superbowl. Guy's got a great arm, he's fast and he can return kicks & punts.

 

I think the Skins made a great move in adding him. Contrary to popular opinion, I think it's a much better move than Lloyd, who is an extremely 1 dimentional player. Doesn't block, can't tackle, and won't go over the middle. What the skins needed was a Keyshawn Johnson to pair up with SMoss, not a Brandon Lloyd.

[D'ohmer Simpson 0]

And Reid's track record with troubled/malcontent players is..........??

 

Not saying Owens won't at some point be a little disruptive. In fact, the odds are good. But I think Parcells, given his history with these types of players, has a better chance than any of his coaching alumni.

 

(just a quick glance)

 

Bryan Cox, Keyshawn, Lawrence Taylor.

Give Bledsoe time to throw (i.e. keep him upright and on his feet) and he is money all day long.

As others have already said on this board, you can't even begin to compare those players to TO. They're not even in the same league as TO. I do agree though that Bledsoe can pick apart a team. Look what he did to the Eagles in Dallas. I swear they didn't even show up for that game. Nevertheless, the Bledsoe-TO relationship will be very interesting.

[football_scooter 0]

As others have already said on this board, you can't even begin to compare those players to TO. They're not even in the same league as TO. I do agree though that Bledsoe can pick apart a team. Look what he did to the Eagles in Dallas. I swear they didn't even show up for that game. Nevertheless, the Bledsoe-TO relationship will be very interesting.

 

 

I think Bledsoe has the backbone to rein in T.O.

 

Some of us remember Owens when he was a fairly humble guy and called everyone "sir" when he did interviews...he's not the hopeless malcontent everyone portrays him to be. Remember that sportswrites get paid to rant about guys like Owens when he does something sufficiently idiotic to become newsworthy - a lot of what happened in Philly was played out in the media.

 

Owens isn't stupid, and he knows where his bread is buttered. He is getting paid a hell of a lot, and that was his gripe. The Cowboys look like a pretty solid team this year on both sides of the ball, and there's enough respect commanded by Tuna and Bledsoe that I think Owens will be on his best behaviour for at least 2006.

 

Beyond that is a mystery.

[D'ohmer Simpson 0]

I think Bledsoe has the backbone to rein in T.O.

 

Some of us remember Owens when he was a fairly humble guy and called everyone "sir" when he did interviews...he's not the hopeless malcontent everyone portrays him to be. Remember that sportswrites get paid to rant about guys like Owens when he does something sufficiently idiotic to become newsworthy - a lot of what happened in Philly was played out in the media.

 

Owens isn't stupid, and he knows where his bread is buttered. He is getting paid a hell of a lot, and that was his gripe. The Cowboys look like a pretty solid team this year on both sides of the ball, and there's enough respect commanded by Tuna and Bledsoe that I think Owens will be on his best behaviour for at least 2006.

 

Beyond that is a mystery.

He was on his best behavior in Philly the first year too, minus a little incident in the Pittsburgh game, so I'll give you that. I certainly can't wish that things will go well for Dallas, so let's just say I'm extremely interested in seeing how the whole thing pans out. If he does behave and all goes well, then this analyst is wrong and we can chalk this off-season move into the plus column for Dallas.