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mmarra82 · 02-19-2005, 08:11 AM

This year's free agent class brings a lot to the table for many teams, this is the opportunity for teams to find, replace or fix the players they needed during their past season. Despite teams success, they are still in need of players, and in each team is carefully evaluating the available players that they can bid on and try to acquire to help their chances of a 2005 Super Bowl.

The top Quarterbacks available are Kerry Collins, Vinny Testaverde, Marc Bulger, Mark Brunnell, Tim Couch, and Brian Griese. All six of these quarterbacks started games last season, of the six Mark Brunell saw the least action, starting and playing in just two games before he was injured, never to regain the starting position back from Byron Leftwich. Kerry Collins will command the most money, it is surprising that the Giants did not tag Collins based on what he has done for them the past two seasons, going 21-11, throwing for nearly 7,000 yards and 50 touchdown passes. The other surprise is how the Saints are letting Bulger get away. Bulger threw for more than 4,300 yards last season and 31 touchdown passes. His plan of siging a one year deal for minimum money has panned out, he will surely get the dollars now. And the Super Bowl MVP is available, Brian Griese. Griese struggled at times during the regular season for the Steelers, but was wonderful in the playoffs. I guess the Steelers released Griese based on his 22 regular season interceptions last season. Not sure if Griese will get another starting job, but he will certainly find the role as a backup somewhere.

The Running Back class is not that strong, but could be a quick fix for some. Thomas Jones, Musa Smith, Stacey Mack, Keevan Barlow, and Michael Pittman leads this group. Jones enjoyed a fine season in Dallas rushing for 1,005 yards on just 230 carries. Musa Smith was primarily the #2 guy in Jacksonville behind Freddy Taylor, and Smith had an average of nearly 5 yards per carry on 237 carries over the last two seasons. Smith is a big back who can take it inside. Mack revieved his career last season with the Bears rushing for over 900 yards. The nock on Mack is that he is going to be 31 years old. A player looking for a fresh start is 5-year vet, Keevan Barlow. After 3 wonderful seasons as a back up, Barlow got his chance to start this season, and struggled. Barlow averaged just 3.6 yards per carry in rushing for 860 yards. And if you want a Super Bowl MVP, here is the 2003 player, Michael Pittman. Pittman rushed for nearly 2,000 yards over the past two season for the NFC Champions.

Fullbacks available are Fred McCrary, William Henderson, Ovie Mughelli. All three are exceptional blockers. McCrary has the added dimension of being an exceptional receiver out of the backfield. McCrary caught 40 passes last season for the Patriots.

The Tight End class is deep, led by Bubba Franks, Ken Dilger, Jason Dunn, Anthony Becht, and Cameron Cleeland. Bubba Franks can do it all for you, he is a wonderful blocker for both the running and passing game, and can make the catch when his number is called. Dilger is a very similar player to Franks, however, Dilger is 34 years old. The best receiver of the group is Cleeland, he has caught 130 passes over the past two seasons with the Rams. Plenty of depth to choose from once Franks and Dilger are out of the mix.

The Wide Receiver class is deep with talent led by the outstanding Marvin Harrison. Harrison's numbers have been down the past two seasons catching 128 passes, unlike Harrison number. But he is still the best receiver available. After Harrison you have Quincy Morgan, Chris Chambers, Muhsin Muhammad and Bobby Shaw available. Morgan has had two very good seasons for the Browns catching 140 passes and 10 touchdowns. He can also return punts for you.

The Centers include Todd McClure, Tim Ruddy, Lennie Friedman, Adam Treu, and Kendall Gammons. McClure is a player whose stock in the league is on the rise. Teams are starting to take notice of McClure, and the Falcons will miss his pressence in the middle. The All-Pro Tim Ruddy is still plugging along. Ruddy is 33 years old, but is still a devestating run blocker.

The Guards include Jermane Mayberry, Marco Rivera, Kenyatta Jones, Ruben Brown, and Matt O'Dwyer. Mayberry may be one of the best run blocking guards in the league, and at the age of 31 still has a couple of seasons left. Rivera is more of a finess blocker who would excel in a pass oriented offense. Once Favre hung it up, Rivera was out of Green Bay.

The Tackles include Oliver Ross, John Tait, Derrick Deese, Damion McIntosh, and Wayne Gandy. No team here is going to find their franchise left tackle, however an interesting player is right tackle Oliver Ross of the Steelers. Ross is a perfectly skilled blocker for both the run and the pass. The knock on Ross is that he can be overpowered. Tait is a great run blocker but does struggle in pass protection, that is the reason the Chiefs let him go, and now the Ravens after one season. Deese had a solid season in San Francisco but at 35 how much longer can he go?

02-19-2005, 08:11 AM	#267
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Top Offensive Free Agents This year's free agent class brings a lot to the table for many teams, this is the opportunity for teams to find, replace or fix the players they needed during their past season. Despite teams success, they are still in need of players, and in each team is carefully evaluating the available players that they can bid on and try to acquire to help their chances of a 2005 Super Bowl. The top Quarterbacks available are Kerry Collins, Vinny Testaverde, Marc Bulger, Mark Brunnell, Tim Couch, and Brian Griese. All six of these quarterbacks started games last season, of the six Mark Brunell saw the least action, starting and playing in just two games before he was injured, never to regain the starting position back from Byron Leftwich. Kerry Collins will command the most money, it is surprising that the Giants did not tag Collins based on what he has done for them the past two seasons, going 21-11, throwing for nearly 7,000 yards and 50 touchdown passes. The other surprise is how the Saints are letting Bulger get away. Bulger threw for more than 4,300 yards last season and 31 touchdown passes. His plan of siging a one year deal for minimum money has panned out, he will surely get the dollars now. And the Super Bowl MVP is available, Brian Griese. Griese struggled at times during the regular season for the Steelers, but was wonderful in the playoffs. I guess the Steelers released Griese based on his 22 regular season interceptions last season. Not sure if Griese will get another starting job, but he will certainly find the role as a backup somewhere. The Running Back class is not that strong, but could be a quick fix for some. Thomas Jones, Musa Smith, Stacey Mack, Keevan Barlow, and Michael Pittman leads this group. Jones enjoyed a fine season in Dallas rushing for 1,005 yards on just 230 carries. Musa Smith was primarily the #2 guy in Jacksonville behind Freddy Taylor, and Smith had an average of nearly 5 yards per carry on 237 carries over the last two seasons. Smith is a big back who can take it inside. Mack revieved his career last season with the Bears rushing for over 900 yards. The nock on Mack is that he is going to be 31 years old. A player looking for a fresh start is 5-year vet, Keevan Barlow. After 3 wonderful seasons as a back up, Barlow got his chance to start this season, and struggled. Barlow averaged just 3.6 yards per carry in rushing for 860 yards. And if you want a Super Bowl MVP, here is the 2003 player, Michael Pittman. Pittman rushed for nearly 2,000 yards over the past two season for the NFC Champions. Fullbacks available are Fred McCrary, William Henderson, Ovie Mughelli. All three are exceptional blockers. McCrary has the added dimension of being an exceptional receiver out of the backfield. McCrary caught 40 passes last season for the Patriots. The Tight End class is deep, led by Bubba Franks, Ken Dilger, Jason Dunn, Anthony Becht, and Cameron Cleeland. Bubba Franks can do it all for you, he is a wonderful blocker for both the running and passing game, and can make the catch when his number is called. Dilger is a very similar player to Franks, however, Dilger is 34 years old. The best receiver of the group is Cleeland, he has caught 130 passes over the past two seasons with the Rams. Plenty of depth to choose from once Franks and Dilger are out of the mix. The Wide Receiver class is deep with talent led by the outstanding Marvin Harrison. Harrison's numbers have been down the past two seasons catching 128 passes, unlike Harrison number. But he is still the best receiver available. After Harrison you have Quincy Morgan, Chris Chambers, Muhsin Muhammad and Bobby Shaw available. Morgan has had two very good seasons for the Browns catching 140 passes and 10 touchdowns. He can also return punts for you. The Centers include Todd McClure, Tim Ruddy, Lennie Friedman, Adam Treu, and Kendall Gammons. McClure is a player whose stock in the league is on the rise. Teams are starting to take notice of McClure, and the Falcons will miss his pressence in the middle. The All-Pro Tim Ruddy is still plugging along. Ruddy is 33 years old, but is still a devestating run blocker. The Guards include Jermane Mayberry, Marco Rivera, Kenyatta Jones, Ruben Brown, and Matt O'Dwyer. Mayberry may be one of the best run blocking guards in the league, and at the age of 31 still has a couple of seasons left. Rivera is more of a finess blocker who would excel in a pass oriented offense. Once Favre hung it up, Rivera was out of Green Bay. The Tackles include Oliver Ross, John Tait, Derrick Deese, Damion McIntosh, and Wayne Gandy. No team here is going to find their franchise left tackle, however an interesting player is right tackle Oliver Ross of the Steelers. Ross is a perfectly skilled blocker for both the run and the pass. The knock on Ross is that he can be overpowered. Tait is a great run blocker but does struggle in pass protection, that is the reason the Chiefs let him go, and now the Ravens after one season. Deese had a solid season in San Francisco but at 35 how much longer can he go? __________________ VNFL Chargers VNFL AFC President NAFL Super Bowl Champions 2005 New York Jets Last edited by mmarra82 : 02-19-2005 at 03:13 PM.