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I was looking through BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1 website, and they have a section on potential FAs at various positions. I thought I would put down some of their rankings at the Center position since it is topical for the team. I put my comments in brackets.
Scott Wells, C, Packers. Age: 31.
Scott Wells is one of the top centers in the NFL. He excels in all areas, and is due for a big contract.
[IMO, not sure if the Packers will let him go.]
Nick Hardwick, C, Chargers, Chargers. Age: 30.
Nick Hardwick is one of the top centers in football, but he told the media recently that he's going to consider retirement this offseason.
[If he really is considering retirement, not the type of guy Garrett would necessarily want to rely on but I'd seriousy consider him assuming his heart is still in the game.]
Chris Myers, C/G, Texans. Age: 30.
Chris Myers has been exceptional as Houston's center, but his value isn't really high as it should be because he doesn't fit with non-zone-blocking teams.
[I think he's a real option, assuming the Texans don't franchise him - which they infact might.]
Dan Koppen, C, Patriots. Age: 32.
Dan Koppen performed very well in 2010, but missed most of 2011 with a fractured fibula. He turns 33 in September, which is the concern.
[Koppen could be a cheaper option for this season. We could draft an OC this year in Day 3, and let him learn behind a veteran like Koppen for 1 year.]
Samson Satele, C, Raiders. Age: 27.
Samson Satele missed one game with a concussion last year, but otherwise had another solid season.
[I think Satele could be an option as well, and he is quite young, so you could sign him to a longer term contract.]
Matt Birk, C, Ravens. Age: 36.
Matt Birk is still getting the job done, but he'll be 36 in July. His skills could quickly erode without warning.
[Maybe for a 1 year deal, but I'd rather go younger.]
Jeff Saturday, C, Colts. Age: 37.
Jeff Saturday is coming off a great season, but the wheels could fall off at any moment because of his age. He'll be worth a 1-year deal though.
[See comment for Birk above.]
Todd McClure, C, Falcons. Age: 35.
Todd McClure turns 35 in February, but he still gets the job done. His skills could erode without warning, however, which is why I'm listing him at just three stars.
Will Montgomery, C/G, Commanders. Age: 29.
Will Montgomery is a good fit in Mike Shanahan's scheme as a lineman who can play guard and center. He's worth more to the Commanders than most other teams, so he should re-sign with them.
[I don't really know enough about him. But his versatility is a positive.]
Casey Wiegmann, C, Chiefs. Age: 39.
The Chiefs will welcome back Casey Wiegmann if he still wants to play, but at 39, his performance could fall off at any point without warning.
[I'd prefer to go younger.]
Mike Pollak, C/G, Colts. Age: 27.
Mike Pollak was in and out of the lineup in 2011 due to inconsistency, but he played well at times. He won't kill you if you have to start him at guard or center.
Are there any other names missing off this list?
I think Koppen and Satele could be viable options, along with Hardwick. I am assuming Wells and Myers re-sign/are franchised by their current teams.
Scott Wells, C, Packers. Age: 31.
Scott Wells is one of the top centers in the NFL. He excels in all areas, and is due for a big contract.
[IMO, not sure if the Packers will let him go.]
Nick Hardwick, C, Chargers, Chargers. Age: 30.
Nick Hardwick is one of the top centers in football, but he told the media recently that he's going to consider retirement this offseason.
[If he really is considering retirement, not the type of guy Garrett would necessarily want to rely on but I'd seriousy consider him assuming his heart is still in the game.]
Chris Myers, C/G, Texans. Age: 30.
Chris Myers has been exceptional as Houston's center, but his value isn't really high as it should be because he doesn't fit with non-zone-blocking teams.
[I think he's a real option, assuming the Texans don't franchise him - which they infact might.]
Dan Koppen, C, Patriots. Age: 32.
Dan Koppen performed very well in 2010, but missed most of 2011 with a fractured fibula. He turns 33 in September, which is the concern.
[Koppen could be a cheaper option for this season. We could draft an OC this year in Day 3, and let him learn behind a veteran like Koppen for 1 year.]
Samson Satele, C, Raiders. Age: 27.
Samson Satele missed one game with a concussion last year, but otherwise had another solid season.
[I think Satele could be an option as well, and he is quite young, so you could sign him to a longer term contract.]
Matt Birk, C, Ravens. Age: 36.
Matt Birk is still getting the job done, but he'll be 36 in July. His skills could quickly erode without warning.
[Maybe for a 1 year deal, but I'd rather go younger.]
Jeff Saturday, C, Colts. Age: 37.
Jeff Saturday is coming off a great season, but the wheels could fall off at any moment because of his age. He'll be worth a 1-year deal though.
[See comment for Birk above.]
Todd McClure, C, Falcons. Age: 35.
Todd McClure turns 35 in February, but he still gets the job done. His skills could erode without warning, however, which is why I'm listing him at just three stars.
Will Montgomery, C/G, Commanders. Age: 29.
Will Montgomery is a good fit in Mike Shanahan's scheme as a lineman who can play guard and center. He's worth more to the Commanders than most other teams, so he should re-sign with them.
[I don't really know enough about him. But his versatility is a positive.]
Casey Wiegmann, C, Chiefs. Age: 39.
The Chiefs will welcome back Casey Wiegmann if he still wants to play, but at 39, his performance could fall off at any point without warning.
[I'd prefer to go younger.]
Mike Pollak, C/G, Colts. Age: 27.
Mike Pollak was in and out of the lineup in 2011 due to inconsistency, but he played well at times. He won't kill you if you have to start him at guard or center.
Are there any other names missing off this list?
I think Koppen and Satele could be viable options, along with Hardwick. I am assuming Wells and Myers re-sign/are franchised by their current teams.
