The one Free Agent I want- Nnamdi Asomugha

[burmafrd]

Champ is sliding so the comparison is not really valid. This guy is VERY good; maybe even better then Newman at TNEW's best (but if so the edge is small).

 

[Big Dakota]

nuff said, we dont have a first and he will be UFA. would be best signing of off-season.....

Ya, then we should sign Cassel and Haynesworth and oh ya, that Ware guy.

 

[Hostile]

But.....

If we do find a way to sign him as a FA, it'll make all our Dlinemen and LBs better because he may force the QB to hold onto the ball for a second or two longer. W/ him on the team, Ware could turn those near sacks into actual sacks and have one of the greatest seasons as a pass rusher.

As others have mentioned, I doubt Jerry's even considering a move to sign him because of the investments we've made at the position this past year and the fact that we have other holes to fill. But I think signing this guy would have as much impact (if not more) than signing a Haynesworth or a Peppers.

Then again, you could also make the argument that a haynesworth or a Peppers could improve our CBs......

I don't. I think our CBs are fine. I think our DL can be upgraded.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

:madden:

 

[TellerMorrow34]

He's a great player that will cost way to much money for us to even think about going after him.

 

[GOLDENCHILD1688]

i already, early in the season with a thread

stated i would rather have albert hanesworth then a high priced number 2 wr

he is the guy i really want but he is already in talks with the titans

i do love nadi though hes hands down the best corner in the league

 

[GOLDENCHILD1688]

I think he's overrated honestly... I don't care what people say. He's still no Champ Bailey, sorry.

you cant be serious how many raider games have youve seen over the past few seasons? cant be many, as bad as they are i dont blame you lol.
Is Nnamdi Asomugha the Best Cornerback in the NFL?

by Ryan Callahan (Scribe)
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Editorial
November 22, 2008

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When you think of elite cornerbacks in the National Football League, the name Nnamdi Asomugha is probably not the first name to pop-up in your head.
Names such as Champ Bailey, Asante Samuel, Charles Woodson, Marcus Trufant, and Antonio Cromartie are definitely more likely household names. But, in the last three seasons, Asomugha has proven he is up there with the rest of the top corners in the NFL. And, he might just be the best.
Asomugha was drafted 31st overall in the 2003 draft by the Oakland Raiders. He had to make the transition from free safety, the position he played in college, to cornerback.
In 2004, Asomugha was promoted to starter in the mid-season, and started all 16 games in 2005. He amassed 60 tackles and led the team with 14 passes defensed in his first year as the full-time starter.
In 2006, Asomugha started becoming a force on defense. He was tied for third in the league in interceptions with eight, including returning one for a 59-yard touchdown. He had 50 tackles and led the team once again with 19 passes defensed. Despite his excellent season, he was only a Pro Bowl alternate.
In 2007, quarterbacks began to realize that it was a mistake to throw the ball to Asomugha's side of the field. Only 35 balls were thrown his way all season, and he allowed only 10 completions that season. That was an average of only 2.1 passes thrown to his side a game.
Author Poll

Who is the best corner back in the NFL?

• Nnamdi Asomugha, Raiders
• Champ Bailey, Broncos
• Asante Samuel, Eagles
• Terence Newman, Cowboys
• Charles Woodson, Packers
• Will Allen, Giants
• Antonio Cromartie, Chargers
• Cortland Finnegan, Titans
• Other (discuss)

vote to see results
By comparison, Champ Bailey was thrown to 63 times last season and 37 of those balls were completed. That means about 59 percent of the balls thrown his way are completed, compared to Asomugha's 29 percent.
An NFL scout told ProFootballWeekly.com that "Asomugha has been thrown to less times than any other corner I've seen in the last 10 years." Again, Asomugha was only named a Pro Bowl alternate.
Before the 2008 season, the Raiders put the franchise tag on Asomugha but were unable to negotiate a long-term deal. Asomugha signed a one-year deal worth $9.7 million.
So far in 2008, the trend has been that an opposing team's top receiver does not fare well against the Raiders because they have to go up against Asomugha. Note that many of the catches and yards come from plays when Asomugha was not covering the receiver.

• Roddy White, Atlanta Falcons Season low in yards. Five catches, 54 yards, zero touchdowns;
• Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers Worst game of the season and possibly of his career. Asomugha was his shadow the whole game. One catch, nine yards, zero touchdowns;
• Laveranues New York Jets Four catches, 51 yards, zero touchdowns;
• Lee Evans, Buffalo Bills Four catches, 65 yards, zero touchdowns;
• Vincent Jackson, San Diego Chargers Three catches, 52 yards, zero touchdowns;
• Ted Ginn Jr., Miami Dolphins Four catches, 51 yards, zero touchdowns;
• Derrick Mason, Baltimore Ravens Worst game of the season. One catch, three yards, zero touchdowns.

Recall that last year, Asomugha had 35 passes thrown his way. This season, he is on pace for nowhere near that number. Through Week Six, Asomugha had only one ball thrown his way in each of those games, except against the Kansas City Chiefs, who threw a whopping two balls sent in his direction.


hes hands down the best in the league and just as if not more dominant then champ was in his prime. its not all about interceptions

 

[GOLDENCHILD1688]

Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed 26 of 30 passes for 320 yards, but only one of those throws went toward Asomugha.
After the game, Brees let Asomugha know it wasn't by accident.
"He laughed," Asomugha said of their postgame conversation. "He told me, 'Not today.' "
When it comes to testing Asomugha, go ahead and add not last week or last season.
Never mind that two-time Pro Bowl cornerback DeAngelo Hall is on the other side of the field. And forget that Asomugha is playing with a brace over his right elbow to protect a broken bone.
Teams have thrown at him five times in five games. Three were completions and one was nearly intercepted.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Doesn't make sense. You basically waisted a #1 on Jenkins last season. I'd love to get him but I think we can get a couple of positions field with as much money as it would take to get him. I don't think we're terrible at cornerback. I think the future and present is quite bright.

 

[burmafrd]

I think a fully healthy Newman is just as good. But no question that right now this kid is the best in the league. Now of course one would ask what would happen if he is put next to another good CB and more are thrown his way. Odds are he is that good- BUT when hardly anyone tries you do not really know.

 

[Beast_from_East]

While I agree that he is one of the top corners in the NFL, it would not make any sense for Dallas to try and sign him, for several reasons.

1. MONEY.......he is going to get a boatload of money and we simply cant afford him and resign Ware and have money for our picks. (we are about $10 mill under I think, I am sure Adam has the exact numbers).

2. We just signed Newman to a big deal and drafted a pair of rookies in Scandrick and Jenkins. Basically signing Asomugha would make Jenkins the odd man out and we cant keep flushing 1st rounders down the crapper.

3. Jerry has already said that the Cowboys will NOT BE MAJOR PLAYERS in free agency, that the players were already in place. This means mid level guys or lower, no record breaking contracts. Jerry also said something about different rules apply when going into an uncapped year and that the Cowboys cant extend themselves or something to that effect, didnt catch all of what he meant.

 

[RainMan]

Why would we even want to consider going after him? Makes no sense.

You can't have the best player in the league at every position...silly.

We "maybe" need CB depth, but we certainly don't need to go out and pay big money for a starting CB. We have 4 starting CB's now, not to mention Ball who quietly came on.

Find me a starting ILB or backup NT/QB/OL.

Yep. We have enough guys on this team who are used to being the Big Man On Campus. Last thing we need is another $80 million player joining the bunch. It's cliche, but it's time to find the lunch-pail guys who thrive in what limited playing time they get -- young or mildly experienced backups with potential, but not guys who don't cherish their role.

 

[phillycard]

Total beast. Would give my left eye tooth for him.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

nuff said, we dont have a first and he will be UFA. would be best signing of off-season.....

We have more than enough talent/players in place. We dont need any more players.

If we could get this bunch to perform that would be great.