2009 Free Agents

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Actually you're right, and I'm wrong. Aside from the Cowboys, I don't think any team other than the 49ers ran a 3-4 in the NFC. Meanwhile in the AFC, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, NYJ, Denver (starting in '09), Miami, San Diego, and New England run the 3-4. I wonder why it's so much more prevalent in the AFC?

Cards.

[GridIron26]

After looking at GTripp's FA spreadsheets, I didn't realize that Darren McFadden is free agent right now.. I think, if we happen to trade away Rogers (Redskins better not tho, but) then we should go for McFadden? He is a physical CB.. Something that I love to see in our defense..

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

After looking at GTripp's FA spreadsheets, I didn't realize that Darren McFadden is free agent right now.. I think, if we happen to trade away Rogers (Redskins better not tho, but) then we should go for McFadden? He is a physical CB.. Something that I love to see in our defense..

Bryant McFadden yo... Darren would get his ass handed to him at corner i'm pretty sure.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Bryant McFadden yo... Darren would get his ass handed to him at corner i'm pretty sure.

Lol my bad, sorry my mind isn't working right today.. Regardless of my mistake, think it would be good choice if things ren't going right with Carlos?

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

Lol my bad, sorry my mind isn't working right today.. Regardless of my mistake, think it would be good choice if things ren't going right with Carlos?

Yeah the FA market for corner actually looks deeper than any other position. Maybe this is what the FO has in mind wrt Los... trade him for a draft pick and then grab a young talented guy in FA for less money. Problem is we're unlikely to get better than a 3rd round pick for him and we used a 1st round pick originally... bad value.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Cards.

If im not mistaken, the cards base defense is a 4-3, although they do alot more 3-4 too. they brought in alot of versitile players the past year to be flexible.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

If im not mistaken, the cards base defense is a 4-3, although they do alot more 3-4 too. they brought in alot of versitile players the past year to be flexible.

Yeah, that's what I thought. This link suggests the same. CBS Sportsline's team capsules have their base defensive alignments:

Arizona Cardinals | NFL at CBSSports.com

[GMScud]

Leroy Hill and Dunta Robinson both just got franchised, apparently Nnamdi Asomugha is close to a 2-3 year deal with Oakland, and Jordan Gross is wrapping up a new 6 year deal with Carolina. All of this per PFT and ESPN.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Yeah, that's what I thought. This link suggests the same. CBS Sportsline's team capsules have their base defensive alignments:

Arizona Cardinals | NFL at CBSSports.com

I know this is off-topic but i really dont know why they fired their d-coordinator. the defense played exceptionally well late in the season and they really don't have a very talented defense overall. I cant think of a single defensive player who would be considered in the top 5 at their position and only a couple who could be considered top 15.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I know this is off-topic but i really dont know why they fired their d-coordinator. the defense played exceptionally well late in the season and they really don't have a very talented defense overall. I cant think of a single defensive player who would be considered in the top 5 at their position and only a couple who could be considered top 15.

Well, I would say Darnell Dockett, Adrian Wilson, and Karlos Dansby are all top 10 at their positions for sure. And Rogers-Cromartie is definitely a star on the rise. I heard Wisenhunt didn't really get along too well with Clancy Pendergrast (sp?).

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Well, I would say Darnell Dockett, Adrian Wilson, and Karlos Dansby are all top 10 at their positions for sure. And Rogers-Cromartie is definitely a star on the rise. I heard Wisenhunt didn't really get along to well with Clancy Pendergrast (sp?).

Dockett had one strong year and thats it. hes certainly better than all our our tackles, but thats not saying much. Adrian Wilson is definitely top 10... dansby maybe, but there are alot of OLBs in the league... its kind of hard for me to rank them in my mind. I guess Wisenhut has the right to pick who he wants on his staff, but unless they get the LB coach from Pittsburg, i dont expect their defense to be nearly as good in 09.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Cards.

Okay, so there are 3 teams in the NFC that run a 3-4, as opposed to 9 in the AFC. Any insight into why it's 3x more popular in the other conference? That whole "it's a copycat league" thing?