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Reviewing first weekend of NFL free agency
by John Czarnecki
Biggest (but not the best) move
The whopper of the first three days was that the Commanders "technically" made Tennessee defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth the game's first $100 million defensive player. A guy who once stomped on the head of Dallas center Andre Gurode got "franchise quarterback" money in a deal that's really worth $48 million over four years. The inside word is that several other teams agreed to pay that amount or more, but that agent Chad Speck liked the idea of becoming one of owner Daniel Snyder's best buddies and enjoyed flying on his private jet.
Granted, Haynesworth is one of the game's most-dominant players, requiring constant double-teams. But over the past six seasons, he has missed 22 of 96 games and there continue to be doubts about his character, coupled with the major question of how he will respond to financial security and all this money.
Still, this could be a major win for Snyder, who doesn't have the greatest track record in free agency. Bruce Smith, Deion Sanders, anyone? Snyder also gave CB DeAngelo Hall way too much money, but was fortunate to sign guard Derrick Dockery, a former Commander.
Biggest losers (so far)
Most look at the Eagles as losers, simply because they lost veteran safety Brian Dawkins to the Broncos, who also signed Philly's backup runner in Correll Buckhalter. The Broncos took a reach on safety Reynaldo Hill and Colts defensive tackle Darrell Reid while signing two proven New England veterans in long snapper Lonie Paxton and receiver Jabar Gaffney.
Philadelphia also lost some depth by trading Lito Shepherd to the Jets for a song when compared to his moaning last summer that he was worth a first- or second-round pick.
Other big moves
Owner Jerry Jones made two smart moves for the Cowboys in trading for Lions quarterback Jon Kitna, who gives them a decent starter off the bench behind Tony Romo, plus the signing of Falcons linebacker Keith Brooking. Brooking is a quality person in the locker room, and he can still run and tackle. He should be perfect in the middle.
The Giants went for more speed and youth for their defense. While the Commanders might have Haynesworth, who should give New York center Shaun O'Hara a few nightmares, the Giants grabbed Falcons outside linebacker Michael Boley and Cowboys defensive end Chris Canty, who should allow Justin Tuck to move inside on obvious pass-rush downs.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9282830/Reviewing-first-weekend-of-NFL-free-agency
by John CzarneckiBiggest (but not the best) move
The whopper of the first three days was that the Commanders "technically" made Tennessee defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth the game's first $100 million defensive player. A guy who once stomped on the head of Dallas center Andre Gurode got "franchise quarterback" money in a deal that's really worth $48 million over four years. The inside word is that several other teams agreed to pay that amount or more, but that agent Chad Speck liked the idea of becoming one of owner Daniel Snyder's best buddies and enjoyed flying on his private jet.
Granted, Haynesworth is one of the game's most-dominant players, requiring constant double-teams. But over the past six seasons, he has missed 22 of 96 games and there continue to be doubts about his character, coupled with the major question of how he will respond to financial security and all this money.
Still, this could be a major win for Snyder, who doesn't have the greatest track record in free agency. Bruce Smith, Deion Sanders, anyone? Snyder also gave CB DeAngelo Hall way too much money, but was fortunate to sign guard Derrick Dockery, a former Commander.
Biggest losers (so far)
Most look at the Eagles as losers, simply because they lost veteran safety Brian Dawkins to the Broncos, who also signed Philly's backup runner in Correll Buckhalter. The Broncos took a reach on safety Reynaldo Hill and Colts defensive tackle Darrell Reid while signing two proven New England veterans in long snapper Lonie Paxton and receiver Jabar Gaffney.
Philadelphia also lost some depth by trading Lito Shepherd to the Jets for a song when compared to his moaning last summer that he was worth a first- or second-round pick.
Other big moves
Owner Jerry Jones made two smart moves for the Cowboys in trading for Lions quarterback Jon Kitna, who gives them a decent starter off the bench behind Tony Romo, plus the signing of Falcons linebacker Keith Brooking. Brooking is a quality person in the locker room, and he can still run and tackle. He should be perfect in the middle.
The Giants went for more speed and youth for their defense. While the Commanders might have Haynesworth, who should give New York center Shaun O'Hara a few nightmares, the Giants grabbed Falcons outside linebacker Michael Boley and Cowboys defensive end Chris Canty, who should allow Justin Tuck to move inside on obvious pass-rush downs.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9282830/Reviewing-first-weekend-of-NFL-free-agency
