News: Where are they now? Analyzing five years of 'top' free agent signings

[CCBoy]

Where are they now? Analyzing five years of 'top' free agent signings

http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/03/nfl_free_agency_2016_what_happ.html



Analysis: Ndamukong Suh was the crown jewel of free agency, and the Dolphins paid the price to get him. But did it really help the team? Not yet. The Dolphins fired coach Joe Philbin and finished 6-10, missing the playoffs.

There are other cautionary tales even just after one year. The Eagles were considered to be the "winners" of the offseason, acquiring the NFL's leading rusher, DeMarco Murray, and heavily sought after cornerback Byron Maxwell.

Murray was considered a huge disappointment and possibly one of the biggest busts in recent memory. He clashed with coach Chip Kelly and had only 702 rushing yards. Maxwell did not live up to his massive contract.

The Eagles couldn't get it together in 2015 and coach Chip Kelly, who had personally brought in both players, was fired. The Eagles wasted no time dumping both players off in trades this offseason.

Greg Hardy was also a major miss, signing an incentive-laden contract but bringing with him a public relations nightmare and locker room headache. He won't be back in Dallas this year.

The good? Darrelle Revis, still productive in his second stint with the Jets and Mike Iupati, a solid addition to the Cardinals offensive line.

Considering the money handed out, this class has been mostly underwhelming so far...



2015 TOP FREE AGENTS

NAMEPOSITIONOLD TEAMNEW TEAMGUARANTEED $PRODUCTIONSTATUS
Ndamukong SuhDTLionsDolphins6 years, $60 million*1 year, 16 games, 6 sacks, 50 tacklesStill with Dolphins
Julius ThomasTEBroncosJaguars5 years, $24 million*1 year, 12 games, 455 yards, 5 TDsStill with Jaguars
DeMarco MurrayRBCowboysEagles5 years, $20 million1 year, 15 games, 702 yards, 6 Ts,1 receiving TDTraded to Titans in 2016
Mike IupatiGNinersCardinals5 years, $22.5 million*1 year, 13 games, 13 startsStill with Cardinals
Greg HardyDEPanthersCowboys1 year, $01 year, 12 games, 35 tackles, 6 sacks, 1 INTFree agent
Byron MaxwellCBSeahawksEagles6 years, $25 million1 year, 14 games, 64 tackles, 2 INTs, 1 PBUTraded to Dolphins in 2016
Torrey SmithWRRavensNiners5 years, $22 million*1 year, 16 games, 663 yards, 4 TDsStill with Niners
Pernell McPheeOLBRavensBears5 years, $15.5 million*1 year, 14 games, 53 tackles, 6 sacks, 1 INTStill with Bears
Darrelle RevisCBPatriotsJets5 years, $39 million*1 year, 14 games, 9 PBUs, 5 INTs, Pro BowlStill with Jets


2014 TOP FREE AGENTS

NAMEPOSITIONOLD TEAMNEW TEAMGUARANTEED $PRODUCTIONSTATUS
Michael JohnsonDEBengalsBuccaneers5 years, $24 million1 year, 14 games, 2 FF, 4 sacks, 20 tacklesCut in 2015; Re-signed with Bengals
Lamarr HoustonDERaidersBears5 years, $15 million*2 years, 24 games, 9 sacksStill with Bears
Jared VeldheerOTRaidersCardinals5 years, $10.5 million*2 years, 32 games, 32 startsStill with Cardinals
Branden AlbertOTChiefsDolphins5 years, $26 million*2 years, 23 games, 23 startsStill with Dolphins
Alterraun VernerCBTitansBuccaneers4 years, $14 million*2 years, 30 games, 13 PBUs, 3 INTsStill with Buccaneers
Aqib TalibCBPatriotsBroncos6 years, $25 million*2 years, 30 games, 7 INTs (4 TDs), 31 PBUs, 2 Pro BowlStill with Broncos
T.J. WardSBrownsBroncos4 years, $14 million*2 years, 27 games, 2 INTs, 8 PBUs, 4 sacks, Pro BowlStill with Broncos
Eric DeckerWRBroncosJets5 years, $15 million*2 years, 30 games, 1,989 yards, 17 TDsStill with Jets
Jason HatcherDECowboysRedskins4 years, $10.5 million2 years, 28 games, 45 tackles, 7.5 sacksCut in 2016; Free agent
DeSean JacksonWREaglesRedskins3 years, $16 million*2 years, 24 games, 1,697 yards, 10 TDsStill with Commanders



2013 TOP FREE AGENTS

NAMEPOSITONOLD TEAMNEW TEAMGUARANTEED $PRODUCTIONSTATUS
Mike WallaceWRSteelersDolphins5 years, $27 million2 years, 34 games, 1,792 yards, 15 TDsTraded to Vikings in 2015; Free agent
Andy LevitreGBillsTitans6 years, $13 million2 years, 32 games, 32 startsTraded to Falcons in 2015
Greg JenningsWRPackersVikings5 years, $18 million2 years, 31 games, 1,546 yards, 10 TDsCut in 2015; Free agent
Cliff AvrilDELionsSeahawks4 years, $16 million*3 years, 47 games, 22 sacks4-year, $29.5 million extension w/ Seahawks in 2014
Wes WelkerWRPatriotsBroncos2 years, $6 million2 years, 27 games, 1,242 yards, 12 TDsFree agent
Dashon GoldsonSNinersBuccaneers5 years, $22 million2 years, 27 games, 1 INT, 9 PBUsCut in 2015; Free agent
Paul KrugerOLBRavensBrowns5 years, $13 million*3 years, 48 games, 127 tackles, 18 tackles, 6 FFStill with Browns
Jake LongOTDolphinsRams4 years, $16 million2 years, 22 games, 22 startsCut in 2015; Free agent
Sean SmithCBDolphinsChiefs3 years, $11 million3 years, 45 games, 5 INTs, 41 PBUs4-year, $40 million contract w/ Raiders in 2016
Brent GrimesCBFalconsDolphins4 years, $3 million3 years, 47 games, 13 INTs, 43 PBUs, 3 Pro BowlsCut in 2016; Free agent

2012 TOP FREE AGENTS

2012 TOP FREE AGENTS
NAMEPOSITIONOLD TEAMNEW TEAMGUARANTEED $PRODUCTIONSTATUS
Peyton ManningQBColtsBroncos5 years, $40 million4 years, 2 Super Bowls, 1 win, 3 Pro BowlsRetired in 2016
Mario WilliamsDETexansBills6 years, $49.5 million4 years, 63 games, 2 Pro Bowls, 43 sacksSigned 2 year, $17 million deal w/ Dolphins
Brandon CarrCBChiefsCowboys5 years, $25.5 million*4 years, 64 games, 6 INTs, 36 PBUsStill with Cowboys
Carl NicksGSaintsBuccaneers5 years, $25 million2 years, 9 games, MRSA infection ended careerRetired in 2014
Vincent JacksonWRChargersBuccaneers5 years, $26 million*4 years, 1 Pro BowlStill with Buccaneers
Cortland FinneganCBTitansRams5 years, $27 million2 years, 23 games, 128 tackles, 1 sack, 4 INTsFree agent
Tracy PorterCBSaintsBroncos1 year, $4 million1 year, 6 games, 1 INT (1 TD), 6 PBUsSigned 3 year, deal with Bears in 2016
Matt FlynnQBPackersSeahawks3 years, $9 million1 year, started 0 gamesTraded to Raiders in 2013; Free agent
Jason JonesDESeahawksLions3 years, $2.5 million3 years, 34 games, 9.5 sacks, 45 tacklesFree agent
Pierre GarconWRColtsRedskins5 years, $20.5 million*4 years, 58 games, 3,508 yards, 18 TDsStill with Commanders

 

[KingintheNorth]

Edit and space bar is your friend.

 

[Thefeelofcotton]

Ain;t nobody got time for editing, copy and paste that shiz =P

 

[Nightman]

PHI has shown how easy it is to get out of bad deals the last few years.

There is nothing to be afraid of, you just have to pick good players just like the draft.

 

[CCBoy]

Go to the referenced site, and the reading is a ton easier...I usually go back and edit...but this job is just too extensive. But the information does show there is a tendency for successes over the period of time. Depending upon, usually, the age of the signed free agent.

 

[CCBoy]

Key free agents gained/lost by Cowboys
http://sportsday.***BANNED-URL***/d...st-cowboys-since-2007-vote-moves-best-regrets




...2011
Gained: Kenyon Coleman, defensive end

Lost: Stephen Bowen, defensive end; Sam Hurd, wide receiver

2012

Gained: Mackenzy Bernadeau, offensive guard; Brandon Carr, cornerback; Dan Connor, linebacker; Nate Livings, offensive guard; Kyle Orton, quarterback; Brodney Pool, safety; Lawrence Vickers, fullback

Lost: Alan Ball, cornerback; Martellus Bennett, tight end; Abram Elam, safety; Tony Fiammetta, fullback; Bradie James, linebacker; Laurent Robinson, wide receiver

2013
Gained: Justin Durant, linebacker

Lost: Victor Butler, linebacker; Kenyon Coleman, defensive end; Mike Jenkins, cornerback; Kevin Ogletree, wide receiver

2014

Gained: Jeremy Mincey, defensive end; Brandon Weeden, quarterback

Lost: DeMarcus Ware, outside linebacker; Miles Austin, wide receiver

2015
Gained: Greg Hardy, defensive end; Darren McFadden, running back

Lost: DeMarco Murray, running back; Henry Melton, defensive tackle; Dwayne Harris, wide receiver; Bruce Carter, linebacker; Justin Durant, linebacker

 

[DogFace]

Great work Cc. Shows we are doing it right like the Pats. Seems like guys in football have less of a chance going elsewhere and replicating their past success more so than other sports. Wonder why

 

[CCBoy]

This is what's been done so far this free agency:

Here's an overview of the moves they made so far this week:

Cowboys Free Agent Activity Overview
Retained Free Agents Contract ............ Acquired Free Agents Contract
TE James Hanna 3 years, $8.5 million ... DT Cedric Thornton 4-years, $17 million
LB Kyle Wilber 2 years, $3.5 million
ILB Rolando McClain 1 year, $4 million
CB Morris Caliborne 1 year, $3 million
OG Ronald Leary 1 year, $2.553 million tender
S Jeff Heath 1 year, $1.671 million tender
CB Josh Thomas 1 year contract
OT Charles Brown 1 year contract


http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2016...ic-weddle-jack-crawford-cowboys-shopping-list

 

[BAZ]

Great work Cc. Shows we are doing it right like the Pats. Seems like guys in football have less of a chance going elsewhere and replicating their past success more so than other sports. Wonder why

Got paid / lazy.

 

[StarHead69]

Their past success is a combination of coaching/scheme/surrounding talent/ individual talent.
When you sign one of these guys, you are bringing in 1/4 of the 'package'. Unless you are confident that the other 3/4 is in place... Disappointment is very likely.

 

[DogFace]

Got paid / lazy.

They get paid in other sports too. Seems really bad in football. The psychologist in me wonders if in such an emotional game surroundings/environment and being comfortable have something to do with it. Dunno. Just a theory

 

[jazzcat22]

Edit and space bar is your friend.

Ain;t nobody got time for editing, copy and paste that shiz =P

Appreciate the effort someone takes their time to allow you to read this, as you probably would look at it on your own, and stop whining.
Have a great day!!!!

 

[BAZ]

They get paid in other sports too. Seems really bad in football. The psychologist in me wonders if in such an emotional game surroundings/environment and being comfortable have something to do with it. Dunno. Just a theory

The team around free agents affect players less in other sports. Barry Sanders proved that you can be one of the best of all time and still only carry a team so far. 40 year old Jordan can still sink 20 a night with the right amount of NBA minutes. Also you can get situations like Murray last year where I believe everyone apart from chip would agree he was misused.

 

[FLCowboyFan]

I didn't realize the Commanders cut Hatcher. I wonder if he still has some left in the tank?

 

[KingintheNorth]

Appreciate the effort someone takes their time to allow you to read this, as you probably would look at it on your own, and stop whining.
Have a great day!!!!

Who was whining?

Sometimes the truth is the truth. Stop babying everything. The world is a tough place.

 

[jazzcat22]

Who was whining?

Sometimes the truth is the truth. Stop babying everything. The world is a tough place.

babying?
wow...a far stretch...

 

[CCBoy]

Who was whining?

Sometimes the truth is the truth. Stop babying everything. The world is a tough place.

The line for the burn barrell is on the next corner...and if you don't like what is posted, simple, move on!

Or you could simply have gone to the referenced site and read what is easier for YOU to consume.

 

[KingintheNorth]

The line for the burn barrell is on the next corner...and if you don't like what is posted, simple, move on!

Or you could simply have gone to the referenced site and read what is easier for YOU to consume.

I appreciate the post but why not make it easier for people to read if you are going to take the time to post it??

Also, I don't speak nonsense.

 

[CCBoy]

I appreciate the post but why not make it easier for people to read if you are going to take the time to post it??

Also, I don't speak nonsense.

Alright smart guy...how is one going to straighten the gooblie gop out once it is printed different than what it looks like when posted? You are insultive from the start...post your own then.

 

[CCBoy]

The Cowboys currently have $901,076 in dead money against the cap. That puts them in the top ten teams with the least amount of dead money. It is after all dead money that can put a beating on teams and Dallas has done an excellent job at reducing that amount significantly. It was only a year ago when the Cowboys had $18,900,840 in dead money. It's absolutely sickening to think the Cowboys paid Miles Austin $5.1 million last season for nothing. The frivolous deals of the past come back to haunt you ten-fold and the regime under Stephen Jones has put an end to it...

So, when we start looking at all these new names out on the free market, it's important to understand that waiting can bear the best fruit. Those that spend the most, regret the most. As I pointed out the other day, it's a lot of money for nothing. In the last 10 years, the six teams that have spent the most money have been the Dolphins, Jaguars, Eagles, Commanders, Buccanneers, and the Browns. The best record to have come out of that bunch has been Philadelphia with .547. While Dallas isn't done yet, building through the draft, retaining your investments, and adding a few key pieces here and there remain the winning formula in the NFL. Smart teams know this to be true and thankfully the Cowboys have made that turn.

http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2016...-free-agency-while-other-teams-play-moneyball