2009 Free Agents

[DirtyLandry]

Falcons could release Keith Brooking. Heres a guy who can play inside and out.

[Hamoskinz]

I like Angelo Crowell or Michael Boley... solid guys with probably lower price tags. Also, Chris Canty is great but probably abit more expensive but get him if we can afford it.

[dmek25]

what about Donnie Edwards? the guy can flat out play, and i wouldn't think he would command top dollar

[MTK]

Edwards is going to be 36 in April, the guy can still play but I'd be nervous about his play dropping off suddenly due to his age. Plus he's not a physical kind of LB. Not sure he would fit in this scheme.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Edwards is going to be 36 in April, the guy can still play but I'd be nervous about his play dropping off suddenly due to his age. Plus he's not a physical kind of LB. Not sure he would fit in this scheme.

[SmootSmack]

Some pretty big names cut today

Warrick Dunn
Ike Hilliard
Cato June
Derrick Brooks
Joey Galloway
Jeremy Bridges
DJ Hackett

[SOUL-SKINS]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Some pretty big names cut today

Warrick Dunn
Ike Hilliard
Cato June
Derrick Brooks
Joey Galloway
Jeremy Bridges
DJ Hackett

Smoot, you beat me to it.

[SOUL-SKINS]

Just Heard DJ Hackett got released by the Panthers......what do you guys think? Cato June aslo released.
I know last year we wanted Hackett but I guess he turned out to be a bust for the Panthers

[SmootSmack]

Looks like Tampa is gearing up for their big Haynesworth run

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Looks like Tampa is gearing up for their big Haynesworth run

Yup, hopefully they'll save us from ourselves (like the Bengals did last year) and make Haynesworth an offer he cant refuse. signing haynesworth is about they only thing they can do to meet the salary floor this year. what are they now, 60M under the cap?

As far as theyre released players, id be interested in Cato June. Id certainly rather him play OLB for 2M/year than have Jason Taylor play there at 8.5.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Yup, hopefully they'll save us from ourselves (like the Bengals did last year) and make Haynesworth an offer he cant refuse. signing haynesworth is about they only thing they can do to meet the salary floor this year. what are they now, 60M under the cap?

As far as theyre released players, id be interested in Cato June. Id certainly rather him play OLB for 2M/year than have Jason Taylor play there at 8.5.

We could get him on the cheap I'm sure. He's only a few seasons removed from being a pro-bowler, he's still under 30, and he's a DC native (played at Anacostia High School if I'm not mistaken).

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Yup, hopefully they'll save us from ourselves (like the Bengals did last year) and make Haynesworth an offer he cant refuse. signing haynesworth is about they only thing they can do to meet the salary floor this year. what are they now, 60M under the cap?

As far as theyre released players, id be interested in Cato June. Id certainly rather him play OLB for 2M/year than have Jason Taylor play there at 8.5.

That's ridiculous if it's true (i'm not sure and too lazy to look it up ) But it would sound as though TB will out-bid us then so my day seems a little brighter.

... June is a guy I'd be very interested in... over Boley and even over Crowell cuz of those knee issues. Interesting possibility.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by The Goat

That's ridiculous if it's true (i'm not sure and too lazy to look it up ) But it would sound as though TB will out-bid us then so my day seems a little brighter.

... June is a guy I'd be very interested in... over Boley and even over Crowell cuz of those knee issues. Interesting possibility.

Since Cato Jone was brought up, here's the Stats Inc profile on him...

Cato June, LB
2008 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc.
Grade: 68 | Key
Alert: None

Comment: June moved from the weak outside linebacker position he was playing in Indianapolis to the strong outside linebacker position for the Buccaneers. He is undersized for the position, but plays with good instincts and is very athletic. He plays with a good motor and is very competitive going to the ball. He has the intelligence to play on either side and not miss a beat. He does a good job of recognizing blocking schemes and is quick to locate the level of the ball. He takes good angles and can adjust on the move. He can struggle when he has to take on and defeat blockers while at the point of attack and generally has to run around most blockers rather than take them on. He is not the strongest tackler and does not always come under control before contact, which can cause him to miss his share of tackles. He looks athletic when dropping into space and does a good job of defending the pass. He can close on the ball and shows ball skills when he gets to the area. While he probably fits the weak side linebacker spot better, he can be effective playing on the strong side, as well.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Looks like Tampa is gearing up for their big Haynesworth run

So much for their being little interest in teams signing him to a big money deal.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Looks like Tampa is gearing up for their big Haynesworth run

I wonder if we'll dodge a bullet by not signing Haynesworth, just like when we did not trade for Dre Bly or Lance Briggs. Although if AH goes to Tampa and has a Pro Bowl year, I can see people complaining about it. I think I'd almost put money on it (almost, we're in bad economic times).