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B.I.G. Preseason Week 2 News - 2014

Posted on July 23, 2015 at 09:27 PM.

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Another week of preseason is in the books, and a lot of teams have begun their house-cleaning chores. This week we saw a bunch of free agents find new homes, and many now looking for them.
So without further ado, let's get started with this week's news!

Signed:

SD - T. Reese WR - 520K: Reese is on his way back to San Diego. After being drafted in 7th Round last year, he was cut after struggling at WR. However, after some reconsideration, it would seem the kid's freakish athleticism is too much to pass on. He has break-neck speed and agility and could be dynamite at KR, but may struggle at the Receiver position.

CLE - W. Welker WR - 2.83M: This probably isn't exactly how Welker wanted his career to go, after so many years with the Patriots he is slowly becoming a journeyman. That said, he is arguably still the best slot receiver in the NFL, and he will help Cleveland immensely in the passing game. Johnny Football should enjoy his new target!

The elite slot receiver has probably found his last home in his career, at least somewhere he can help out in a big way!

HOU - S. Rice WR - 2.13M: Losing Andre Johnson, the Texans have filled the void left by signing veteran Sidney Rice. IF, he can fight through the myriad of injuries he's had in his career, he is talented enough to really help this young offense. He can definitely contribute, but again, it's all down to WHEN he gets injured.

TEN - B. Pollard SS - 4.54M: Pollard just landed himself a huge deal for this year alone! The hard-hitting, tempo-setting Safety is on his way back to Tennessee, and a good thing too! The Titan's secondary is somewhat lacking, but adding a force like Pollard should help them out immensely. He may even lead the team in tackles this year.

BUF - H. Dahl OG - 2.06M: The Bills are building a destructive team this year! With the frightening front four on defense, all the talent on offense, now they have one of the nastiest O-Lines in the NFL too! Harvey Dahl joins Richie Incognito at the OG position, both known for their tough and nasty play. They should be two maulers on the line this year, if they can stay out of trouble.

NO - J. Greer CB - 2.87M: An odd move here by the Saints. After letting Greer go, after an awful ACL injury, they have decided to pay big to take him back. It's unclear if he'll be at 100%, but he know the team and knows the defense, so even if he's not on his game he may be able to contribute. But, is he worth $2.87 million? We shall see.

OAK - A. Bradshaw RB - 2.2M: The division rival have added a little juice to their backfield. With a young bruiser in Latavius Murray, Bradshaw will add a bit of wiggle and allow a nice 1-2 punch. Bradshaw has had some fumble issues in the past, along with some injuries. He probably won't start, allowing Murray to get his reps, but is a great backup at the position.

MIN - V. Leach FB - 950K: With Minnesota getting Adrian Peterson back, they've gone with the best FB on the market to block for him. Leach is a bulldozer in the run game, like a lineman in the backfield, he should pave the way for Peterson to have a great year!

Released:

CIN - D. Peko DT: Peko is at that age now where he will only replace injuries or be used as depth. That is not to say he still isn't a dominant run-stopper, but he will be hard pressed to find a place to call home this year.

Possible Landing Spots: DAL\ PHI\ ATL\ SF\ DET\ DEN

PHI - B. Jones MLB: Jones' time in Philadelphia is over before it even began! As a 7th Round pick, Jones has flourished in the NFL. His production has outshined anything that was expected of him, and his work ethic and commitment really impressed his coaches. He would be a nice fit to any locker room, especially those in a 3-4 scheme.

Possible Landing Spots: GB\ OAK\ NO

SF - T. Holliday WR: The kick-return specialist will have to find somewhere else to contribute this year, as the Broncos let him go in an unusual move. There are plenty of teams who would love a threat in the return game, so his year of football may not be over quite yet.

Possible Landing Spots: ATL\ OAK\ BAL\ WAS

SF - J. Smith DE: Someone may be able to grab one of the most dominant DE's in football. Reaching the twilight of his career, (and a costly contract coming up), the 49ers have cut ties with one of their best defensive players. He is suited to a 3-4 but could probably slot in as a 4-3 DT. He's versatile and he is an exceptional player, could be a place for him yet, otherwise retirement may be on the horizon.

Possible Landing Spots: ATL\ GB\ OAK\ TEN\ TB\ ARI

If he can't find a home before the year is out, Smith may consider retirement, but we find it hard to believe he will be passed up completely!

NYG - A. Snyder OG: Snyder is an extremely versatile lineman who hasn't seemed to be able to settle long-term. In San Fran, he played all over the line, (besides Center), displaying his versatility and willingness to learn new assignments and help out his team. This kind of mindset would be beneficial to any team.

Possible Landing Spots: SD\ SF\ NYJ\ DET\

NYG - M. Patterson DT: Formerly regarded as one of the best rookie defensive linemen in his class, Patterson has had a tumultuous career. After being diagnosed with Cerebral arteriovenous malformation in 2011, (abnormal vein and artery connection in the brain which can lead to seizures and internal hemorrhaging), he was cut from the Eagles. Now it seems his time in New York is also up, and will have a hard time finding a team to take a chance on him with his medical concerns, which is a shame as he is still a talented defensive lineman!

Possible Landing Spots: N/A

Trades:

PIT - Trade V. Williams MLB for M. Devito DE - KC - Pittsburgh may have made a bargain trade here. Spotting a weakness on the front three, the Steelers get Mike Devito, a 3-4 veteran who will make that defensive front fearsome. In return they lose three year man Vince Williams, a hard-hitting, athletic Linebacker, but with Ryan Shazier now in the fold, it doesn't seem a great loss.

Injuries:

NYG - O. Beckham Jr. WR - Foot Fracture (5 weeks) - Luckily, the Wide-receiver phenom will only miss two weeks of the regular season. Whether his foot will hold up the rest of the season is another question.

NYJ - M. Wilkerson DE - Broken Collarbone (5 weeks) - Luckily, it is only two weeks, so he will have plenty of time to keep on impressing. But so far, it looks like the Jets may have the most fearsome defensive line in football upon Wilkerson's return.

CAR - C. Newton QB - Upper Arm Fracture (4 weeks) - Cam got lucky this week, most of Carolina probably held it's breath waiting for the results. Luckily for the Panthers it will only be one week in which Derek Anderson has to carry the load.

Newton and the Panthers dodged a bullet this week, obviously without him their hopes of a playoff run decrease dramatically. Luckily he will be back on the field soon.

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