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mmarra82 · 10-03-2004, 08:46 PM

Week 7 Free Agency

Tra Thomas, T – Thomas signed a deal with Chicago for $20.06 million over the next four seasons. Thomas began last season with Philadelphia and finished with Pittsburgh after he was suddenly cut from the Eagles. Thomas turned down an offer from Denver for less money. The 29-year-old Thomas looks forward to a new season.

Brad Hoover, FB – Hoover signed a 4 year deal with New Orleans for $4.57 million. Hoover turned down a comparable offer from Cleveland. Hoover is a power blocker who joins the Saints that seemed determined to improve offensively. The Saints have added quarterback, Marc Bulger, Centers John Wade and Mike Flynn and Left Tackle, Orlando Pace.

Ryan Tucker, OT – Tucker leaves Cleveland for Houston and $4.02 million over the next 3 seasons. Tucker started 14 games for the Browns last season. Houston is trying to improve its offensive line that allowed 46 sacks last season.

Kenyatta Walker, OT – Walker replaces Tucker in Cleveland and leaves Tampa Bay. Tucker started 16 games last season but struggled and allowed 13 sacks. Tucker’s departure leaves Tampa Bay without an offensive tackle on their roster.

Aaron Smith, DE – Smith leaves Pittsburgh and heads to Dallas for 3 years and $3.46 million. Dallas is hopeful the Smith can replace departed DE Greg Ellis. Smith only registered a 0.5 sack last season, but he possesses good pass rush technique and strength.

Jason Craft, CB – Craft left Jacksonville for Carolina for 4 years and $3.25 million. Craft enjoyed a fine season with the Jags last season interception 3 passes and a PDPct of 19.5.

Scott Player, P – Player leaves the warmth of Arizona for Pittsburgh and $2.92 million over the next 3 seasons. Player averaged 44 yards per punt. Player also attracted interest from Cleveland.

Jevon Kearse, DE – “The Freak” signed with Houston for $2.24 million over the next two seasons. Kearse, once considered, one of the most promising Defensive Ends to come into the league, has struggled because of injuries. Kearse finished last season with 4.5 sacks in 13 games.

Other Signings:

Jeff Burris, CB – Burris left Cincinnati for Detroit and $1.63 million over 2 years.
Dexter McCleon, CB – left Kansas City for Jacksonville for $1.51 million over 2 years.
Arturo Freeman, S – left Miami for Atlanta, for $1.41 million over 2 seasons.
Donald Driver, WR - left Green Bay for Tampa Bay for 2 years and $1.34 million.
Stacey Mack, RB – left Houston for Chicago for 2 years and $1.32 million.
Jed Weaver, TE – left San Francisco for Houston for $1.31 million over 2 seasons.

10-03-2004, 08:46 PM	#135
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Week 7 *Week 7 Free Agency* Tra Thomas, T – Thomas signed a deal with Chicago for $20.06 million over the next four seasons. Thomas began last season with Philadelphia and finished with Pittsburgh after he was suddenly cut from the Eagles. Thomas turned down an offer from Denver for less money. The 29-year-old Thomas looks forward to a new season. Brad Hoover, FB – Hoover signed a 4 year deal with New Orleans for $4.57 million. Hoover turned down a comparable offer from Cleveland. Hoover is a power blocker who joins the Saints that seemed determined to improve offensively. The Saints have added quarterback, Marc Bulger, Centers John Wade and Mike Flynn and Left Tackle, Orlando Pace. Ryan Tucker, OT – Tucker leaves Cleveland for Houston and $4.02 million over the next 3 seasons. Tucker started 14 games for the Browns last season. Houston is trying to improve its offensive line that allowed 46 sacks last season. Kenyatta Walker, OT – Walker replaces Tucker in Cleveland and leaves Tampa Bay. Tucker started 16 games last season but struggled and allowed 13 sacks. Tucker’s departure leaves Tampa Bay without an offensive tackle on their roster. Aaron Smith, DE – Smith leaves Pittsburgh and heads to Dallas for 3 years and $3.46 million. Dallas is hopeful the Smith can replace departed DE Greg Ellis. Smith only registered a 0.5 sack last season, but he possesses good pass rush technique and strength. Jason Craft, CB – Craft left Jacksonville for Carolina for 4 years and $3.25 million. Craft enjoyed a fine season with the Jags last season interception 3 passes and a PDPct of 19.5. Scott Player, P – Player leaves the warmth of Arizona for Pittsburgh and $2.92 million over the next 3 seasons. Player averaged 44 yards per punt. Player also attracted interest from Cleveland. Jevon Kearse, DE – “The Freak” signed with Houston for $2.24 million over the next two seasons. Kearse, once considered, one of the most promising Defensive Ends to come into the league, has struggled because of injuries. Kearse finished last season with 4.5 sacks in 13 games. Other Signings: Jeff Burris, CB – Burris left Cincinnati for Detroit and $1.63 million over 2 years. Dexter McCleon, CB – left Kansas City for Jacksonville for $1.51 million over 2 years. Arturo Freeman, S – left Miami for Atlanta, for $1.41 million over 2 seasons. Donald Driver, WR - left Green Bay for Tampa Bay for 2 years and $1.34 million. Stacey Mack, RB – left Houston for Chicago for 2 years and $1.32 million. Jed Weaver, TE – left San Francisco for Houston for $1.31 million over 2 seasons.