2006 Free Agent Tracker - Offense

[Diomedes]

I suppose you could try shifting Edwards.  But I think the Eagles would rather just scoop up Carlos Emmons for much less money, and not have the project of teaching an old dog new tricks. 

They'd still have the old dog problem, of course.  But it would cost less and work better, imho.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Maybe Greg Richmond can beat out Dhani for this year.

Sorry, I just wanted to see how that sounded.

[reese125]

NFL | F. Mitchell claims he's being blackballed
Mon, 15 May 2006 00:02:33 -0700

Mark Eckel, of the Trenton Times, reports free agent WR Freddie Mitchell (Chiefs) is still waiting to get back in the league and believes he is being blackballed, but does not believe Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid is a suspect. Mitchell said, "I don't want to say I'm being blackballed, and I know it's not Andy Reid. But somebody is blackballing me. There has to be something going on we don't know about." Mitchell admits his health was a problem last year and said he is working out with Dallas Cowboys WR Terrell Owens in Atlanta. Mitchell doesn't understand why he can't land a job with one of the 32 NFL teams and added, "I mean, you look at my numbers, and they weren't that great. But you need to look further. Check out the percentage of passes I caught compared to the number thrown to me. I guarantee you I rank with the best in the league."


Maybe its because your mouth is bigger than your ass intolerable for any locker room?

[Father Demon]

Mitchell said, "I don't want to say I'm being blackballed...  But somebody is blackballing me.

farging genious    

[reese125]

seriously Freddie, realize your not smart and cant follow pass patterns.

[QB Eagles]

MIAMI  — The Miami Dolphins saw enough potential in Marcus Vick _ both on- and off-the-field _ to believe he deserves a chance as a free agent.

Vick, the brother of Atlanta quarterback Michael Vick, signed with the Dolphins on Monday, agreeing to a free-agent deal after his many problems at Virginia Tech cost him a chance to be selected in the NFL draft.

I guess with Ricky off the team for this season they felt they still needed to meet a quota of headcases.

[reese125]

Dolphins sign Marcus Vick to free agent deal
Associated Press
National Football League News Wire

MIAMI -- The Miami Dolphins saw enough potential in Marcus Vick -- both on- and off-the-field -- to believe he deserves a chance as a free agent.

Vick, the brother of Atlanta quarterback Michael Vick, signed with the Dolphins on Monday, agreeing to a free-agent deal after his many problems at Virginia Tech cost him a chance to be selected in the NFL draft.

"As an organization, we did an enormous amount of research, including consulting with professionals in detailed, in-depth analysis to feel comfortable that giving Marcus an opportunity as a free agent is a risk worth taking," Dolphins coach Nick Saban said in a statement released by the team.

"I want to make it very clear that we will not condone any behavior issues in the future relative to Marcus Vick. Marcus acknowledges that he has made some mistakes, all of which has resulted in severe consequences for him. They have helped him learn that he will need to make much better choices and decisions in the future or risk similar consequences that could jeopardize his career as a professional player."

Vick, who participated in a three-day minicamp with the Dolphins earlier this month, completed 177 of 289 passes for 2,393 yards with 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, leading Virginia Tech to an 11-2 record and berth in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game in 2005.

But his career with the Hokies included many transgressions. He made an obscene gesture to fans during a game at West Virginia, and stomped on Louisville player Elvis Dumervil's leg during the Gator Bowl.

Vick was suspended by Virginia Tech for the 2004 season because of legal problems, then was eventually dismissed from the team after being stopped for speeding and driving with a revoked or suspended license.

The Dolphins are listing Vick as a "wide receiver-quarterback-specialist," clearly indicating that he could be tried in a number of roles.

During the recent minicamp, Vick spent at least one practice session at wide receiver, and probably isn't being looked at as a serious quarterback candidate -- not with newcomers Daunte Culpepper and Joey Harrington now at that position.

Miami signed three other free agents Monday: tight end Keith Heinrich, linebacker Keith Newman and cornerback Michael Lehan.

Heinrich was on Cleveland's injured reserve list for the entire 2005 season with a knee injury and has played in 18 games since being drafted by Carolina in 2002.

Newman has played with Buffalo, Atlanta and Minnesota in seven seasons, starting 76 of 92 games and recording 407 tackles, 23 sacks, two interceptions, three fumble recoveries and seven forced fumbles.

Lehan, like Vick, attended the rookie minicamp this month on a tryout basis. He spent the last three seasons with the Browns and made 32 appearances, including four starts.


This just goes to show you how one player can pave the way for another..aka Randel El. It should only take one passing TD in the playoffs this year for him and he will be rich next year....so sad

[BigEd76]

Buccaneers signed David Boston

[reese125]

Got Steroids?

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

ROBOCOP

[PhillyPhreak54]

Um, the Jints signed Rob Johnson as a backup QB.

Seriously.

[General_Failure]

Season's over. Damnit. I can't believe we settled for Garcia when a slightly worse QB was out there. And now he's gone to a division rival. Farg!

[PhillyPhanInDC]

I've been reading a lot that Lee Suggs is out of a job with the Browns. They have Droughns, Green, and the rookie, Jerome Harrison, (who I wanted the Eagles to land) from Washington State. I think Suggs would fit in nicely in a rotation with the likes of Westy and Moats. He's probably better than anyone after those two (Perry, Buckhalter, etc). I don't know a ton about him, except that he has had injury problems, but nothing that required surgery to my knowledge. What's the story on him?

Blurb from ESPN's Scouting:

2006 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc.
Grade: 71 | Key
Alert: D

Comment:
He runs with excellent balance and body control - can keep his feet after taking a hit. He shows solid inside run strength - keeps his momentum going forward. He does a solid job of falling forward after contact. He shows functional hands. Not a player you can align all over the field to create miss-matches, but he is effective catching the ball out of the backfield. He is smooth in the open field - does show a little extra burst. He knows how to finish his runs - will lower his pads and take on the defender. Had some fumbling issues in the Miami game, but his overall ball security throughout his career has been very good. The biggest negative with Suggs is that he is not durable. He is not consistent to be able to turn the corner. He needs to improve his blitz pick up and awareness.

[reese125]

the biggest negative with Suggs is that he is not durable

the story on him is just what you read--but I sure as hell would give him a shot just for the fact that he can carry a load of handoffs in a game and produce. He proved that here and there against some good defenses but the problem is the Birds pass too much and go to westbrook too often for Suggs to get enough carries to get going and gain momentum. He would be situational at best here and you know Reid is not giving in to that theory

[BigEd76]

Lions signed Ross Verba and released Shaun King