I like picking up Freeney for that position for a couple seasons .
Depends on what he wants. He made about $13 million last year.
I like picking up Freeney for that position for a couple seasons .
I just don't know Mr. Bobflipaburger, he's 33, .
$4-5 Mil for a year?? Thats more than most of our players total salaries.... Freeney is aging and his sack numbers have steadily declined over the years. I don't see the need to bring in an aging guy that is at the end of his career when you can draft players to fill the need or bring in younger guys through FA.If he passes a physical and you can get him for a good price, say 4-5 M for a year, He adds to your rotation. Doesnt mean you pass on a DE in the draft, just puts it at a lower priority.
Kruger gonna get huge payday, and I think he'll be worth it, but remember he only had one year of productivity and is that sustainable? I think so, but for the massive 50M contract he will garner, you have to really micro analize everthing.
Too slow? He's still faster than most DEs, he's really quick off the ball and still has his spin move.
TOP 5 WR talent (even though Russell managed just fine with what we have).
I think this team is past the stage of bringing in aging players just to fill a gap in order to field a somewhat competitive team.
I am stoked to see what kind of shenanigans Pete and John pull off this off season.
I'm not against addressing needs through FA, and I'm not even against bringing in a seasoned vet. Freeney to me is past that though. I watched a couple Colts games and he just isn't that dominant force off the edge that he used to be. If we went the route of signing a vet pass rusher, I'd rather go with Osi. I think he's got 2 or 3 good years left in him.The nucleus is clearly here, but you cant just rely on the draft to compliment or fill needs, to get us over the top.
There will be some great rookies, but some flops too. FA is an important part of building. Exspecially if you think about the players we are loosing, Hill, Branch, J. Jones. If we do nothing in FA I would be disappointed, but like you I cant wait for the Shenanigans, or 1st round head scratchers!
I say sign freeny or other 'aged' player here for a year or two that wouldnt hurt our future cap.
The big names "mike wallace, paul kruger, derril revis" those guys put you in big time cap hurt down the road.
I still like Melton the best out of the FA as far as big fish.
Calvin Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, Andre Johnson, Brandon Marshall, AJ Greene, Randy Moss (in his prime)....I think Rice can become top 5. This was only his second full season without major injuries and now he gets the full offseason with Wilson. Then again it is no surprise if he goes out for the season in the first game..