FA potentials?

[Sandyf]

Bryant Johnson is definitely a consideration at WR. Alot will be determined if we opt to try and trade for Roy Williams, WR Detroit which if the Detroit Free Press is anywhere close to right could be a possible.

As to RBs, I actually like Justin Fargas and Jesse Chatman over the other options to pair with Barber (assuming we don't draft McFadden or Felix Jones). Fargas has good speed and good change of direction. Both of them have power and don't go down with the first hit.

We have to address the CB situation, you just have to believe that Jerry will opt to try and sign either Trufant or Samuels and still draft one the first day. Reeves definitely isn't the caliber we need as a spot starter. I actually was more impressed with Ball than Reeves especially considering the amount of playing time Ball HASN'T received.

I wouldn't mind looking at a ILB but really the only sure thing is Terrell Suggs and he is a OLB/DE. Seriously doubt we even go there although having a rotation of Ware, Suggs, Ellis and Spencer would be awful nice.

The only other free agents that would be interesting are Alan Faneca OG and Jared Allen DE. Would be surprised if we even looked in either direction of those.

 

[Biggems]

I wouldn't want to be a defense having to shut down TO and Moss and Witten..........somebody is gonna be open


get it done Jerrah

 

[SkinsandTerps]

I got a feeling the Pats will try to re-sign Moss and he will take less than market value to stay.

 

[DawnOfANewD]

Bryant Johnson is definitely a consideration at WR. Alot will be determined if we opt to try and trade for Roy Williams, WR Detroit which if the Detroit Free Press is anywhere close to right could be a possible.

Johnson would be nice. Maybe Jerry Porter? Don't think he wants to stay with the Raiders.

Andre Davis is a TD threat as a return man and might make a nice depth receiver, but Austin is there so maybe Davis isn't needed.

As to RBs, I actually like Justin Fargas and Jesse Chatman over the other options to pair with Barber (assuming we don't draft McFadden or Felix Jones). Fargas has good speed and good change of direction. Both of them have power and don't go down with the first hit.

Fargas might be more amenable to our tandem situation than Turner would be.

DEN might try and dump Travis Henry as Selvin Young looked good.

We have to address the CB situation...

What about Drayton Florence as our nickel guy? Didn't have the greatest of years, but might be an upgrade over Reeves.

 

[theebs]

I dont know with all the draft picks we have if we have room for free agents, but bryant johnson is a big physical wr who catches the ball and for the right price I would welcome him with open arms.

 

[Sarge]

I got a feeling the Pats will try to re-sign Moss and he will take less than market value to stay.

Agree - I don't see Moss leaving NE but I was wrong once before.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

i dont know, i think braynt johnson is equally as good. its just he plays behind bolding and fitz.

I'd take Berrian based on his speed. He can stretch and scare opposing defenses. That being said, he doesn't seem to be the style of WR that Jerry covets.

I'm not sure why Briggs would be a real stretch. He'd fit in the 3-4 no problem as he's certainly big enough. And considering that Dallas plays a 1 gap system 3-4, he's likely to fit even better. We'd instantly be better in pass coverage and run defense from our ILB spots along with having a better backer in the nickel and dime packages.

I think the only thing that worries me about Briggs is $$$$.


YAKUZA

 

[mitchell2254]

We should get Justin Fargas

 

[AmishCowboy]

I think that if we resign Hamlin, Franchise Flo and give First round tenders to Canty and Barber that would leave is Just enough money for a mid level signing like Chatman or Fargas, the talk of Biggs, Suggs, Samuel or Faneca is unrealistic.

 

[Alexander]

Running Backs
Michael Turner: a guy that can break away, something that Barber lacks. Most likely not in Dallas tho with Barber most likely getting a big raise.

Artose Pinner: Cheaper, actually alot cheaper then what Turner would be. And would be nothreat to Barber. But a guy who could spell him for a few plays, and come in as a change of pace back. Can also return.

Pinner is not worth the bother. If he was any good, he wouldn't have been buried on the Saints depth chart.

Cornerback
Randall Gay: Inexpensive young established talent. Let him come in and compete with Henry for the starting spot. The loser plays nickle. Newman, Henry, Gay, Reeves sounds better to me.

Chris Carr: Same as Gay, but can return kicks and punts. Kill two birds with one stone.

Gay is the only player off that list I would even consider. Carr is not a legitimate cornerback prospect.

At any rate, I think this will be a fairly boring free agency period.

Not only is the available talent pretty terrible, we will have our hands full signing our own talent rather than sifting through the garbage trying to find a diamond in the rough.

 

[dallasfan]

Miles Austin already fills the bill as a Terry Glenn without hands why spend money on a second one?

Benard Berrian >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Miles Austin

Seriously it's not even close

Berrian caught 51 passes for 775 yards and 6 TDs in 06' and then caught 71 passes for 971 yards and 5 TDs.

Can you honestly see Austin producing like this? Nevermind potential, just based on what you've seen.

 

[burmafrd]

I have watched Berrian; his hands are not that good.
THAT should ALWAYS be the first thing you look for in a WR- hands. Berrian is only average there.
Johnson has better hands and about the same speed.

 

[Oh_Canada]

I'm all about Bryant Johnson...the guy can be a 60 reception/900yds/8td's type as the second wideout and would be another great red zone threat for Romo.

I also like Drayton Florence and Mewelde Moore.

Karlos Dansby would be a coup, but I think that would be a little too rich for our blood.

 

[LatinMind]

i dont think u can go wrong with either. johnson doesnt exactly have the best hands in the league either. he drops his fair share. berrian or johnson would both improve the wr core for years to come

 

[TheSport78]

I wouldn't mind a WR like Bernard Berrian. Just look at who the guy has had for QB's in Chicago. Put Berrian in Dallas' offense and he would instantly be that Terry Glenn type that stretches the field, which would also allow T.O. to do what he does best; run lots of intermediate routes

 

[dallasfan]

Don't see why B.Johnson is getting so much love. If he was a #2 WR, Arizona's offense would've been much better. IMO, Bryant Johnson is a bigger Patrick Crayton with less reliable hands.

 

[noletime95]

i dont think u can go wrong with either. johnson doesnt exactly have the best hands in the league either. he drops his fair share. berrian or johnson would both improve the wr core for years to come

This offense is not going to be nearly as productive w/out TO and Glenn (not a suprise, any offense would take a hit w/out its two starting WR's). Crayton can't match up with a #1 CB-and he's not being paid too either.

With TO and Glenn out, is there a worse WR core in the NFL? Maybe ATL? Miami?, SF?, Minn? You could certainly make an argument that Dallas would be scrapping the bottom of the NFL w/out TO and Glenn.

Given the fact Glenn is probably done after this year, Dallas is one injury to a 35 year old WR from having no deep threat and striking no fear in defenses.

For that reason, I'm in complete agreement that immediate help at the WR is needed in the offseason in the form of a veteran, whether by trade or Free Agency.

 

[dallasfan]

Karlos Dansby would be a coup, but I think that would be a little too rich for our blood.

If Arizona lets this guy go, we need to sign him. Cut Ayodele if need be, but Dansby is gonna be a star

 

[TheSport78]

Don't see why B.Johnson is getting so much love. If he was a #2 WR, Arizona's offense would've been much better. IMO, Bryant Johnson is a bigger Patrick Crayton with less reliable hands.

I'll add to that. Didn't Arizona draft Bryant Johnson in the 1st round and Anquan Boldin in the 2nd round of the 2003 draft? Then, the following year Arizona drafted Larry Fitzgerald. Obviously Johnson wasn't good enough to be their #1 or #2 WR so they drafted Fitzgerald. So why would Dallas want another #3 WR when they already have one in Patrick Crayton? Give me a true #2 WR that can complement T.O.

 

[dallasfan]

I'll add to that. Didn't Arizona draft Bryant Johnson in the 1st round and Anquan Boldin in the 2nd round of the 2003 draft? Then, the following year Arizona drafted Larry Fitzgerald. Obviously Johnson wasn't good enough to be their #1 or #2 WR so they drafted Fitzgerald. So why would Dallas want another #3 WR when they already have one in Patrick Crayton? Give me a true #2 WR that can complement T.O.

In all honesty, I think D.Green just had a hard-on for Fitzgerald and unless both WRs absolutely killed their rookie year, he was gonna take a wr. My problem is he could've been far more productive cause both WRs ahead of him have had injuries.