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Top 100 Free Agents ... who should we go for ?

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  • E EERSandBROWNS wrote on
    #3

    The guy that I absolutely want the most is Jason Brown, but that's probably not going to happen. So, guys I really hope we take a shot at:

    Safety: if we can't get Jones back at a reasonable price I would go for either Jim Leonhard or James Sanders - I think Sanders is a FS, but he's a versatile guy

    DL: Antonio Smith, Bertrand Berry, or Igor Olshansky

    ILB: Eric Barton

    QB: presuming we trade DA...somebody just not sure who

    OG: Brandon Moore - released from Jets...starter there for all 16 games the past 4 seasons

    WR: I think we need one....I really like Nate Washington, but he'll probably get more money than he's worth; so I'd look at Galloway, Bennett, or Coles if he comes relatively cheap

  • F Fooleeze wrote on
    #4

    There are a lot of CBs there, so I'm guessing we won't be drafting one. I think Jason Brown and Bart Scott would be good. Coles at WR, if he can handle Mangini, would be a good addition.

    2009 prediction: 8-8, with a much more respectible looking team, and hopefully 3-3 in the division with at least 1 win over each team.
  • S Solon16 wrote on
    #5

    Only guy I'd be interested in is....

    58. Eugene Wilson, S: His last eight games of ’08 showed a player who can still be a quality starter. He’s an underrated signing if he can stay healthy.

    worked with and familiar with Mangini.... maybe look at igor...only if Robaire is still messed up.

  • S Solon16 wrote on
    #6

    well two other's i'd look at :

    Jake Grove ©

    and depending on extent of recovery.....

    *47. Angelo Crowell, LB: Missed all of 2008 with a serious knee injury. If he was healthy, he’d be one of the best linebackers in this class.

  • BrownIndianB BrownIndian

    Link: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AmlX...o&type=lgns

    I wish we could get Nate Washington, Derrick Ward, Igor (I just like the name Igor) Orlshanky ! Who would u like from this crop of free agents ?

    ballpeenB ballpeen wrote on
    #7

    @brownindian said:

    Link: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AmlX...o&type=lgns

    I wish we could get Nate Washington, Derrick Ward, Igor (I just like the name Igor) Orlshanky ! Who would u like from this crop of free agents ?

    I like Washington as well, and we will have to sign someone.

    Dainty Worthless is due a big bonus next month which I hope we don't pay, and just let him go.

    If everybody had like minds, we would never learn.
  • Y YtownBrownsBacker wrote on
    #8

    Derrick Ward, Bart Scott, Chris Canty and Jason Brown, but that isn't going to happen...................so,

    SS - Gibril Wilson

    ILB - Eric Barton

    DE - Igor Olshansky

    FS - Jim Leonhard or James Sanders (as backups)

    CB - ??????????????? (if not Holly)

  • J JewDago wrote on
    #9

    gibril wilson signed with miami.

    brown's really the only big guy i want off that list. if you're gonna overpay for someone, might as well overpay for someone who's really good.

  • E Earle wrote on
    #10

    We need a kicker get Mike Nugent

  • S Solon16 wrote on
    #11

    Matt Birk would be a nice fit as well

  • J JewDago wrote on
    #12

    birk isn't strong enough to handle casey hampton or haloti ngata. he'd get pushed into the backfield just like fraley did because they're essentially the same guy, one just has a harvard education while the other has a gun rack.

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  • D dj_illness wrote on
    #13

    Ward would be great...

    Coles would be a solid add.....how much would that take?

    i think things would be better off or more interesting with some straight-up trades rather than sending decent players off to gamble on draft picks.....

  • D dj_illness

    Ward would be great...

    Coles would be a solid add.....how much would that take?

    i think things would be better off or more interesting with some straight-up trades rather than sending decent players off to gamble on draft picks.....

    S Snatch98 wrote on
    #14

    @dj_illness said:

    Ward would be great...

    Coles would be a solid add.....how much would that take?

    i think things would be better off or more interesting with some straight-up trades rather than sending decent players off to gamble on draft picks.....

    I'm going to be upset if the Steelers can't resign Nate. However Harrison needs extended as well as a few others including McFadden.

    The Stains would do well to sign Derrick Ward and Nate Washington. In my opinion Nate is underrated and one hell of a deep threat. He can also jump through the roof. (over a 40 inch vert)

  • S Snatch98

    @dj_illness said:

    Ward would be great...

    Coles would be a solid add.....how much would that take?

    i think things would be better off or more interesting with some straight-up trades rather than sending decent players off to gamble on draft picks.....

    I'm going to be upset if the Steelers can't resign Nate. However Harrison needs extended as well as a few others including McFadden.

    The Stains would do well to sign Derrick Ward and Nate Washington. In my opinion Nate is underrated and one hell of a deep threat. He can also jump through the roof. (over a 40 inch vert)

    ? Masters wrote on
    #15

    @snatch98 said:

    I'm going to be upset if the Steelers can't resign Nate. However Harrison needs extended as well as a few others including McFadden.

    The Stains would do well to sign Derrick Ward and Nate Washington. In my opinion Nate is underrated and one hell of a deep threat. He can also jump through the roof. (over a 40 inch vert)

    I think PIT is doing the right thing with Harrison. He is signed through the 2009 season and really just had a career year at 30 years old. PIT isn't exactly known for investing heavily in LBs getting a little older, yet continue to thrive at that position. Other than Harrison only having 1 year of huge production and 1 year of solid production for his career, this isn't much different than how PIT handled Joey Porter, and they aren't exactly the worse for wear having let him go.

  • Louisville SluggerL Louisville Slugger wrote on
    #16

    Ward is going to want WAY to much money for a 28 yr old RB who has only had only 3 seasons with a rushing attempt. He could be Michael Turner but I just dont see it happening.

    A couple guys that I like are

    Joselio Hanson-CB- Very good nickel back that has a few years of experience but we wont have to break the bank.

    Nate Washington-WR- Good potential little risk

    Antonio Smith-DE- Started last season off pretty slow but was amazing in the playoffs. Would instantly be the best DE on our roster.

    Abram Elam-SS- Has ties with mangini and is young and cheap. Had 69 tak 2 sacks 2 FF and 1 pick last season. Solid against the run but not all that great in coverage. I like signing him better then retaining Sean Jones.

    Eric Barton-ILB- He is the best option for us because he will come in and know the system and will give us his last 2 good years so we can draft a potential replacement.

    Scott, Phillips, Canty, Brown, etc would be nice but we need to avoid from buying a team and start gettig servicable players and drafting/grooming our long term guys.

  • ? Aloysius wrote on
    #17

    Hanson would have been a nice addition, but he already signed a contract extension with the Eagles.

  • Louisville SluggerL Louisville Slugger wrote on
    #18

    I forgot about that he was my favorite FA this offseason. He filled a need and is fairly cheap and young. 🙁

  • J JewDago

    birk isn't strong enough to handle casey hampton or haloti ngata. he'd get pushed into the backfield just like fraley did because they're essentially the same guy, one just has a harvard education while the other has a gun rack.

    S Solon16 wrote on
    #19

    @jewdago said:

    birk isn't strong enough to handle casey hampton or haloti ngata. he'd get pushed into the backfield just like fraley did because they're essentially the same guy, one just has a harvard education while the other has a gun rack.

    Same guy? 0 probowls vs. 6 pro-bowls? Same guy? come on.....

  • J JewDago wrote on
    #20

    at this point in their careers, considering the guys they'd be up against, yeah. pretty much the same guy. neither has the strength to go up against the monster DTs in our division, so one having better technique than another or better recognition skills doesn't matter all that much.

    birk might read blitzes better, but that doesn't help us much if he's getting pushed backwards all the time.

  • J JewDago

    at this point in their careers, considering the guys they'd be up against, yeah. pretty much the same guy. neither has the strength to go up against the monster DTs in our division, so one having better technique than another or better recognition skills doesn't matter all that much.

    birk might read blitzes better, but that doesn't help us much if he's getting pushed backwards all the time.

    S Solon16 wrote on
    #21

    @jewdago said:

    at this point in their careers, considering the guys they'd be up against, yeah. pretty much the same guy. neither has the strength to go up against the monster DTs in our division, so one having better technique than another or better recognition skills doesn't matter all that much.

    birk might read blitzes better, but that doesn't help us much if he's getting pushed backwards all the time.

    Disagree my firend...Not the same guy!

  • D DawgTracker wrote on
    #22

    Mike Wright, DT: A young 3-4 lineman who the Patriots liked enough last season to assign a second-round tender to him. Could be a quality starter for another team

    I'm surprised there isn't a little more interest in Wright. He would upgrade our defensive line, especially if you consider the uncertainty with Robaire Smith. He could also be way out of the browns price range

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