nfoligno Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 I realize many were disappointed when Gross and Carey re-signed, not to mention Starks getting tagged, but it seems like the pool of FA OL is not bad at all. I see quality at both OG and OT. PFW just came out w/ their list of top 100 FAs (though they include restricted and tagged players). I was surprised to see how many OL were on the list. Not only that, but we are seeing more veterans getting cut for cap reasons than expected, and they have not even made the list yet, like Brandon Moore. 11. Jason Brown - C-OG / Baltimore Ravens - Age 26 / FA Type: Unrestricted The marquee Ravens free agent whom no one seems to be talking about, Brown is set to cash in after impressive stints at both left guard and center in back-to-back seasons. Strong enough to anchor at center but athletic enough to thrive at guard, Brown is one of the top free agents available at both positions. 23. Stacy Andrews - OT / Cincinnati Bengals - Age 28 / FA Type: Unrestricted Received the franchise tag last offseason, then surprisingly struggled before suffering a season-ending knee injury in Week 16. The 6-7, 342-pound Andrews has flashed Pro Bowl talent at points of his career, and if he does not re-sign with the Bengals, some team will take a chance on him, considering his ability. However, the knee injury likely will hurt his earning potential. 29. Mark Tauscher - OT / Green Bay Packers - Age 32 / FA Type: Unrestricted A tough, smart right tackle who gets every bit out of his ability, Tauscher is a player admired by his peers and coaches. He is coming off a knee injury that might limit his value on the open market, but if, as expected, he is ready for the start of the season, Tauscher figures to again hold his own at an unappreciated position. 60. Brad Meester - C / Jacksonville Jaguars - Age 32 / FA Type: Unrestricted When healthy, Meester has been one of the steadier centers in the AFC. However, he has missed stretches of games in the past two seasons with injuries. If durability concerns are proven to be behind him, he could prove to be one of the better interior linemen available in free agency. 68. Chris Kemoeatu - OG / Pittsburgh Steelers - Age 26 / FA Type: Unrestricted Kemoeatu is a massive left guard who is best in the running game. However, he has struggled somewhat in pass protection. The Steelers will try to bring him back if the price is right. 72. Pete Kendall - OG / Washington Redskins - Age 36 / FA Type: Unrestricted A steady, durable guard, Kendall could re-sign with the Redskins, presuming they have the salary-cap flexibility to do so. Kendall remains a capable starter after all of these years. 74. Jon Stinchcomb - OT / New Orleans Saints - Age 29 / FA Type: Unrestricted Stinchcomb has started every regular-season game during Sean Payton’s time in New Orleans after having struggled with injuries earlier in his career. He has developed into one of the NFC’s better right tackles. 84. Khalif Barnes - OT / Jacksonville Jaguars - Age 27 / FA Type: Unrestricted The Jaguars are expected to let Barnes, who has 57 career starts, depart as both sides look for a fresh start. Barnes may have potential to develop further, but he enters free agency with something to prove. 86. Marvel Smith - OT / Pittsburgh Steelers - Age 31 / FA Type: Unrestricted Back problems ended Smith’s last two seasons, and he appears to have lost his starting OLT job to Max Starks after the Steelers gave Starks the franchise tag. A few players ranked high by others, but are not even on this list: Mike Goff - OG/ San Diego Cooper Carlisle - OG/ Oakland Donald Penn - OT/ Tampa Bay Daniel Loper - OT/ Tenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 We need to get at least one of these guys...if not 2. I realize many were disappointed when Gross and Carey re-signed, not to mention Starks getting tagged, but it seems like the pool of FA OL is not bad at all. I see quality at both OG and OT. PFW just came out w/ their list of top 100 FAs (though they include restricted and tagged players). I was surprised to see how many OL were on the list. Not only that, but we are seeing more veterans getting cut for cap reasons than expected, and they have not even made the list yet, like Brandon Moore. 11. Jason Brown - C-OG / Baltimore Ravens - Age 26 / FA Type: Unrestricted The marquee Ravens free agent whom no one seems to be talking about, Brown is set to cash in after impressive stints at both left guard and center in back-to-back seasons. Strong enough to anchor at center but athletic enough to thrive at guard, Brown is one of the top free agents available at both positions. 23. Stacy Andrews - OT / Cincinnati Bengals - Age 28 / FA Type: Unrestricted Received the franchise tag last offseason, then surprisingly struggled before suffering a season-ending knee injury in Week 16. The 6-7, 342-pound Andrews has flashed Pro Bowl talent at points of his career, and if he does not re-sign with the Bengals, some team will take a chance on him, considering his ability. However, the knee injury likely will hurt his earning potential. 29. Mark Tauscher - OT / Green Bay Packers - Age 32 / FA Type: Unrestricted A tough, smart right tackle who gets every bit out of his ability, Tauscher is a player admired by his peers and coaches. He is coming off a knee injury that might limit his value on the open market, but if, as expected, he is ready for the start of the season, Tauscher figures to again hold his own at an unappreciated position. 60. Brad Meester - C / Jacksonville Jaguars - Age 32 / FA Type: Unrestricted When healthy, Meester has been one of the steadier centers in the AFC. However, he has missed stretches of games in the past two seasons with injuries. If durability concerns are proven to be behind him, he could prove to be one of the better interior linemen available in free agency. 68. Chris Kemoeatu - OG / Pittsburgh Steelers - Age 26 / FA Type: Unrestricted Kemoeatu is a massive left guard who is best in the running game. However, he has struggled somewhat in pass protection. The Steelers will try to bring him back if the price is right. 72. Pete Kendall - OG / Washington Redskins - Age 36 / FA Type: Unrestricted A steady, durable guard, Kendall could re-sign with the Redskins, presuming they have the salary-cap flexibility to do so. Kendall remains a capable starter after all of these years. 74. Jon Stinchcomb - OT / New Orleans Saints - Age 29 / FA Type: Unrestricted Stinchcomb has started every regular-season game during Sean Payton’s time in New Orleans after having struggled with injuries earlier in his career. He has developed into one of the NFC’s better right tackles. 84. Khalif Barnes - OT / Jacksonville Jaguars - Age 27 / FA Type: Unrestricted The Jaguars are expected to let Barnes, who has 57 career starts, depart as both sides look for a fresh start. Barnes may have potential to develop further, but he enters free agency with something to prove. 86. Marvel Smith - OT / Pittsburgh Steelers - Age 31 / FA Type: Unrestricted Back problems ended Smith’s last two seasons, and he appears to have lost his starting OLT job to Max Starks after the Steelers gave Starks the franchise tag. A few players ranked high by others, but are not even on this list: Mike Goff - OG/ San Diego Cooper Carlisle - OG/ Oakland Donald Penn - OT/ Tampa Bay Daniel Loper - OT/ Tenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheresMyronBaker Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 We need to get at least one of these guys...if not 2. Theres a fantastic post by someone named WMB who has the same idea Two of these guys makes a world of difference for this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hochuli 3:16 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 I like Stinchcomb. As the RT for the Saints last year, he was part of the OL that only gave up 16 sacks. Keomatu (sp?) was a beast last year, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 The only two that I have interest in on that list is Brown and Stinchcomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfoligno Posted February 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Brandon Moore? I realize some of this list are not great. At the same time, I have to think most all on this list would be an upgrade to what we currently have. The only two that I have interest in on that list is Brown and Stinchcomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerBear7 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Add G Brandon Moore to the FA list. http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/02/26/jets-release-guard-moore/ Jets release guard Moore Posted: News | Steve Wyche | Tags: Brandon Moore, Free Agency 2009, New York Jets In an expected move, the Jets released guard Brandon Moore on Thursday, according to his agent, Hadley Engelhard. Moore, who was due a $7 million roster bonus, could not come to terms on a contract restructuring and is now a free agent. Moore, a six-year veteran, started every game the past four seasons and he could be one of the more attractive options at guard in free agency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Brandon Moore? I realize some of this list are not great. At the same time, I have to think most all on this list would be an upgrade to what we currently have. I didn't see Moore on that list, but he is at the top of my list, ahead of Dockery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfoligno Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 He isn't on PFW's list, but I mentioned him early on in my post, as well as some others at the end. I assume PFW didn't have him as he was recently cut. I didn't see Moore on that list, but he is at the top of my list, ahead of Dockery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfoligno Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I did add him, at the beginning of my post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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