2005 Free Agent pool???

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They won't ante up for Burress. I also think they might be interested to see what they have in Jacobs and McCants, so it just doesn't make sense to sign an expensive guy at WR.

As for the list of DEs, I think the only ones with pass rush ability are Carlos Hall and Darren Howard. Abraham, of course, is also a top-notch end, but I don't know if they can afford to bid for him. Who knows.

I think center is one of the areas on the line where we could certainly use more depth but I don't know if any of these FA's are going to provide it. I don't think there is much blue-chip talent among the FA centers on this list.

At tackle, if Samuels does not restructure and is cut, they may make a run for Walter Jones. I have a feeling Tra Thomas and Orlando Pace are going to be too cost-prohibitive. Even Jones is going to command a high salary, but that is the premium you pay for top-notch tackles. Renegotiating with Samuels just seems to be the most viable option to me.

I think what will be particularly interesting, is if they go after a veteran running back to handle short-yardage situations - a la Gerald Riggs in the 80s.

There are some guys available who may fit the bill - Anthony Thomas, Correll Buckhalter, Lamont Jordan, and Dorsey Levens.