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Money, seriously great job. First, I want to comment on your FA signings. I like everyone of these signings but one. Its not the fact that I dont like it, but I think the opportunity isnt right for that player. Thats QB Josh McCown. Now unless its a short term contract (1 year), I dont think he will sign with us. Im not sure if thats what you had in mind or not... is it? Besides that I really like your signings. Its what I like most about your Offseason Plan. If Ronde were to be cut, and we have reason to believe he might very well be released, we are front runners for his services. I really like the Ben Leber and Lance Schulters signings. I like the McCown signing but like I said, Im not sure NYG is exactly appealing to him. I use the same draft sites as you, so our understanding of where prospects will go is in the same ball park. I liked all of your finalist that you had selected as well as your final picks. I have to say, I was a bit disappointed you went with the 4 round mock. One reason being, I think it severly effects the 53 man roster... well its mainly the 5th and 6th round picks. Especially in this draft were there is alot of talent. I would have just like to have known who you thought we would be targeting. I guess the only pick I have questions about is the 4th round pick Brandon Johnson. Now I understand he could be under rated but why draft two WLBs? I would have rather you drafted a MLB, if you were going to go the LB route. But Im sure you have good reasoning behind your decision. Also, like Hound, I am not happy with the way you left the LT position, but I could be satisfied with it. I like the fact that we resigned Whitfield to be the first replacement behind Luke and McKenzie. His experience and versitility are very important to keep around, especially on a playoff calibar team. I would honestly like to see us target a rookie to potentially replace Luke at LT, if not be at least a quality backup in the future. I would like to get this guy within the first 5 rounds. Now you said your not to impressed with the OTs but Im thinking we can get a suitable player with potential somewhere from rounds 2-5. I also think we can get 4 OTs on roster. My answer to that would be cutting one of your DTs or OLBs. Like I said at the start, great job bro, certainly the best I've seen thus far.

Steelers trying to keep Hope off free-agent market By Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com Although there has been no formal contract proposal yet, the Pittsburgh Steelers have made verbal overtures aimed at retaining Chris Hope and will try to keep their starting free safety off the unrestricted market. "They've told us that Chris is one of their top targets [to re-sign]," agent Braylon Bennett told ESPN.com on Monday, "and we're taking them at their word. The thing is, without an extension [to the collective bargaining agreement], doing business will be hard. So we'll see what happens. No matter what, our feeling is that Chris will be the top free-agent safety." Bennett and Hope met Monday to discuss the player's potential options. A four-year veteran and a starter each of the last two seasons, Hope is one of three defenders who started for the Steelers in Super Bowl XL and is eligible for unrestricted free agency. He is likely the player among those three, it seems, that Pittsburgh will try the hardest to retain. Defensive end Kimo von Oelhoffen, 35, is a 12-year veteran and there is a sense the younger Brett Keisel, who is also eligible for free agency and a priority for the Steelers, might be ready to supplant him in the starting lineup. Versatile cornerback Deshea Townsend is arguably the team's best coverage defender and Pittsburgh would also like to have him back, but the progress made by rookie Bryant McFadden in 2005 could propel him into the lineup as well. Team officials reiterated at the Super Bowl that retaining Hope is a priority. There appears to be no viable replacement on the roster for Hope, who is often overshadowed by Pro Bowl strong safety Troy Polamalu but who is an integral part of the Steelers' defense. The assessment of Bennett, that his client will be an ardently sought player if he goes onto the market on March 3, is probably an apt one, based on conversations with league personnel directors. A third-round choice in the 2002 draft, Hope is a bright player (a two-time Academic All-American at Florida State), possesses a solid physical skills set and is an emerging performer at a position that is regaining prominence around the league. Hope, just 25, has averaged 97 tackles in his two seasons as a starter and has four interceptions and 20 passes defensed for 2004-05. His three interceptions led the Steelers in 2005 and his 11 pass deflections were third most on the team. His range is a primary reason that Pittsburgh can afford to use Polamalu in so many different ways and is a key to the cover-3 schemes the Steelers deploy so often in third-and-long situations. There is a chance that Bennett will meet this week with Steelers officials at the predraft scouting combine in Indianapolis. "It's something we have discussed, and we're waiting to hear how it might fit into their schedule, given everything they've got to do there," Bennett said. "But if they can find the time, we're more than willing to make sure we're available. Chris has a great deal of admiration for ownership, the coaches, his teammates and the fans, and he'd love to keep playing in Pittsburgh, if possible. But he understands the business end of the game, too, and he'll do what's right for him." Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com.

Kendrick Clancy DT UFA 6 NY Giants 65 65-69: Adequate Starter This player is an adequate starter who will give a solid effort week in and week out, but he is overmatched against the better players in the league. ... His weaknesses will be exposed, and he will not survive most man-to-man matchups. ... He is a player you like having on your team, but he is never going to be a star, and you could live with him. ... He defines the term "blue collar." I thought they were pretty good on Clancy, You dont agree with this?

Truthfully, I dont like. Jacobs is just fine with me or even Brandon. Maybe even B.J. on occassion... no never mind that.

lol I feel the same way, but I know why Im on the computer right now... it's 15 degrees outside. I'll be out in a little bit though. Thats cool, where you going to college at? You sound just like me when I was in my last few months of HS. My last few months went fast though. So enjoy every minute, cause you'll miss it when your out.

This is certainly true.... just kidding. Thanks Shockjock, How have you been man?

Yea, I stole this from the Giants.com. So... Anyway special shoutout again to the Copy and Paste feature, for keeping it real. (ghetto talk) 2006 NFL Free Agents Player Pos. FA Type Exp. 2005 Team Grade Shaun Alexander RB UFA 6 Seahawks 93 Edgerrin James RB UFA 7 Colts 90 Julian Peterson LB UFA 5 49ers 90 Nate Clements CB UFA 5 Bills 89 Steve Hutchinson OG UFA 5 Seahawks 87 John Abraham DE UFA 6 NY Jets 84 Jamal Lewis RB UFA 6 Ravens 82 Ahman Green RB UFA 8 Packers 80 Adam Vinatieri K UFA 10 Patriots 80 Drew Brees QB UFA 5 Chargers 79 Darren Howard DE UFA 6 Saints 79 Mike Vanderjagt K UFA 8 Colts 79 LeCharles Bentley C UFA 4 Saints 78 Jon Runyan OT UFA 10 Eagles 78 Charles Woodson CB UFA 8 Raiders 78 Jeff Backus OT UFA 5 Lions 77 Vince Manuwai OG RFA 3 Jaguars 77 Josh Brown K RFA 3 Seahawks 76 Robert Mathis DE RFA 3 Colts 76 Reggie Wayne WR UFA 5 Colts 76 Will Witherspoon LB UFA 4 Panthers 76 Adam Archuleta S UFA 5 Rams 75 Akin Ayodele LB UFA 4 Jaguars 75 Rocky Bernard DT UFA 4 Seahawks 75 Jeremi Johnson RB RFA 3 Bengals 75 Aaron Kampman DE UFA 4 Packers 75 Ryan Longwell K UFA 9 Packers 75 Jeff Mitchell C UFA 9 Panthers 75 Derek Smith LB UFA 9 49ers 75 Raheem Brock DE UFA 4 Colts 74 Russell Davis DT UFA 7 Cardinals 74 Mike Flanagan C UFA 10 Packers 74 DeShaun Foster RB UFA 4 Panthers 74 David Givens WR UFA 4 Patriots 74 Chris Hope S UFA 4 Steelers 74 Orpheus Roye DT UFA 10 Browns 74 Kevin Shaffer OT UFA 4 Falcons 74 Chris Simms QB RFA 3 Buccaneers 74 Mack Strong RB UFA 13 Seahawks 74 Ike Taylor CB RFA 3 Steelers 74 David Thornton LB UFA 4 Colts 74 Chris Baker TE UFA 4 NY Jets 73 Michael Bennett RB UFA 5 Vikings 73 Will Demps S UFA 4 Ravens 73 Ron Edwards DT UFA 5 Bills 73 Justin Hartwig C UFA 4 Titans 73 Matt Lepsis OT UFA 9 Broncos 73 Seth McKinney C UFA 4 Dolphins 73 Todd Peterson K UFA 12 Falcons 73 Antwaan Randle El WR UFA 4 Steelers 73 Ian Scott DT UFA 3 Bears 73 Larry Tripplett DT UFA 4 Colts 73 Will Allen CB UFA 5 NY Giants 72 Fred Beasley RB UFA 8 49ers 72 Andre Carter LB UFA 5 49ers 72 Corey Chavous S UFA 8 Vikings 72 Scott Fujita LB UFA 4 Cowboys 72 Cato June LB RFA 3 Colts 72 Maake Kemoeatu DT UFA 4 Ravens 72 Brandon Lloyd WR RFA 3 49ers 72 Sean Mahan OG RFA 3 Buccaneers 72 Ricky Manning Jr. CB RFA 3 Panthers 72 Stockar McDougle OT UFA 6 Dolphins 72 Joe Nedney K UFA 9 49ers 72 Anthony Weaver DE UFA 4 Ravens 72 Dave Zastudil P UFA 4 Ravens 72 Gary Brackett LB RFA 3 Colts 71 Antonio Bryant WR UFA 4 Browns 71 Najeh Davenport RB UFA 4 Packers 71 Andre Gurode OG UFA 4 Cowboys 71 Chris Hovan DT UFA 6 Buccaneers 71 Andy McCollum C UFA 12 Rams 71 James Reed DT UFA 5 NY Jets 71 Deshea Townsend CB UFA 8 Steelers 71 Kimo von Oelhoffen DT UFA 12 Steelers 71 Kenyatta Walker OT UFA 5 Buccaneers 71 Gerard Warren DT UFA 5 Broncos 71 Tank Williams S UFA 4 Titans 71 Ken Amato LB UFA 3 Titans 70 Tom Ashworth OT UFA 4 Patriots 70 Jason Baker P UFA 5 Panthers 70 Nate Burleson WR RFA 3 Vikings 70 Kevin Curtis WR RFA 3 Rams 70 James Davis LB RFA 3 Lions 70 Zachary Hilton TE RFA 3 Saints 70 Grady Jackson DT UFA 9 Packers 70 Lance Johnstone DE UFA 10 Vikings 70 Joe Jurevicius WR UFA 8 Seahawks 70 Brad Kassell LB UFA 4 Titans 70 Josh McCown QB UFA 4 Cardinals 70 Marlon McCree S UFA 5 Panthers 70 Dave Moore TE UFA 13 Buccaneers 70 Maurice Morris RB UFA 4 Seahawks 70 Mike Pearson OT UFA 4 Jaguars 70 Ryan Pickett NT UFA 5 Rams 70 Chester Taylor RB UFA 4 Ravens 70 Trey Teague C UFA 8 Bills 70 Kyle Vanden Bosch DE UFA 5 Titans 70 Reggie Wells OG RFA 3 Cardinals 70 Brian Williams CB UFA 4 Vikings 70 George Wrighster TE RFA 3 Jaguars 70 Keith Adams LB UFA 5 Eagles 69 Jerry Azumah CB UFA 7 Bears 69 Corey Bradford WR UFA 8 Texans 69 Ryan Clark S UFA 4 Redskins 69 Anthony Clement OT UFA 8 49ers 69 Sam Cowart LB UFA 8 Vikings 69 Ryan Denney DE UFA 4 Bills 69 Kalimba Edwards DE UFA 4 Lions 69 Melvin Fowler C UFA 4 Vikings 69 William Henderson RB UFA 11 Packers 69 Hunter Hillenmeyer LB RFA 3 Bears 69 Roderick Hood CB RFA 3 Eagles 69 Dexter Jackson S UFA 7 Buccaneers 69 Terry Jones TE UFA 4 Ravens 69 Ben Leber LB UFA 4 Chargers 69 Damione Lewis NT UFA 5 Rams 69 Marquand Manuel S UFA 4 Seahawks 69 Kindal Moorehead DT RFA 3 Panthers 69 Stephen Neal OG UFA 4 Patriots 69 Tommy Polley LB UFA 5 Ravens 69 Cory Redding DE RFA 3 Lions 69 Tony Richardson RB UFA 11 Chiefs 69 Deion Sanders CB UFA 14 Ravens 69 Matt Schobel TE UFA 4 Bengals 69 Ben Taylor LB UFA 4 Browns 69 Seth Wand OT RFA 3 Texans 69 Shaun Williams S UFA 8 NY Giants 69 Kenny Wright CB UFA 7 Jaguars 69 Mike Alstott RB UFA 10 Buccaneers 68 William Bartee S UFA 6 Chiefs 68 Reche Caldwell WR UFA 4 Chargers 68 Deke Cooper S UFA 4 Jaguars 68 Andre' Davis WR UFA 4 Patriots 68 Derrick Dockery OG UFA 3 Redskins 68 Steve Edwards OT UFA 2 Bears 68 Jabar Gaffney WR UFA 4 Texans 68 Justin Gage WR UFA 3 Bears 68 Jonathan Goodwin OG UFA 4 NY Jets 68 Nick Greisen LB UFA 4 NY Giants 68 DeJuan Groce CB RFA 3 Rams 68 Terrence Holt S RFA 3 Lions 68 Jon Kitna QB UFA 9 Bengals 68 Shaun McDonald WR RFA 3 Rams 68 Travis Minor RB UFA 5 Dolphins 68 Rob Morris LB UFA 6 Colts 68 Tony Pashos OT RFA 3 Ravens 68 DeQuincy Scott DE UFA 4 Chargers 68 Aaron Shea TE UFA 6 Browns 68 Kiwaukee Thomas CB UFA 6 Dolphins 68 Peter Warrick WR UFA 6 Seahawks 68 Bryan Barker P UFA 16 Rams 67 Juran Bolden CB UFA 8 Buccaneers 67 Shawn Bryson RB UFA 7 Lions 67 Dan Campbell TE UFA 7 Cowboys 67 Keion Carpenter S UFA 7 Falcons 67 Marc Edwards RB UFA 9 Bears 67 Christian Fauria TE UFA 11 Patriots 67 Rod Gardner WR UFA 5 Panthers 67 Derrick Gibson S UFA 5 Raiders 67 Carlos Hall DE UFA 4 Chiefs 67 Travis Hall DE UFA 11 49ers 67 Verron Haynes RB UFA 4 Steelers 67 Travis Henry RB UFA 5 Titans 67 Wayne Hunter OT RFA 3 Seahawks 67 Tyoka Jackson DE UFA 11 Rams 67 Joseph Jefferson S UFA 4 Colts 67 Terrence Metcalf OG UFA 4 Bears 67 Eric Ogbogu LB UFA 8 Cowboys 67 Antwan Peek LB RFA 3 Texans 67 Tom Rouen P UFA 13 Seahawks 67 Orlando Ruff LB UFA 7 Browns 67 Lance Schulters S UFA 8 Titans 67 Mike Seidman TE RFA 3 Panthers 67 John St. Clair OT UFA 6 Bears 67 Jonathan Wells RB UFA 4 Texans 67 Willie Whitehead DE UFA 7 Saints 67 Chad Williams S UFA 4 Ravens 67 Jamie Winborn LB UFA 5 Jaguars 67 Yeremiah Bell S UFA 2 Dolphins 66 Troy Brown WR UFA 13 Patriots 66 Jesse Chatman RB UFA 4 Saints 66 Andre' Goodman CB UFA 4 Lions 66 Bob Hallen C UFA 8 Chargers 66 Sedrick Hodge LB UFA 5 Saints 66 Jarret Johnson DE RFA 3 Ravens 66 Langston Moore DT UFA 2 Cardinals 66 Quincy Morgan WR UFA 5 Steelers 66 Keith Newman LB UFA 7 Vikings 66 Justin Peelle TE UFA 4 Chargers 66 Tim Rattay QB UFA 6 Buccaneers 66 Anthony Thomas RB UFA 5 Cowboys 66 Torrin Tucker OT RFA 3 Cowboys 66 Idrees Bashir S UFA 5 Panthers 65 Tim Carter WR UFA 4 NY Giants 65 Kendrick Clancy DT UFA 6 NY Giants 65 Jameel Cook RB UFA 5 Buccaneers 65 John Engelberger DE UFA 6 Broncos 65 Tony Fisher RB UFA 4 Packers 65 Zeron Flemister TE UFA 5 Raiders 65 Jamar Fletcher CB UFA 5 Chargers 65 Toniu Fonoti OG UFA 4 Chargers 65 Arturo Freeman S UFA 6 Patriots 65 Makoa Freitas OT RFA 3 Colts 65 Az-Zahir Hakim WR UFA 8 Saints 65 Renaldo Hill CB UFA 5 Raiders 65 Montrae Holland OG RFA 3 Saints 65 Greg Jerman OG UFA 4 Bills 65 Dirk Johnson P RFA 3 Eagles 65 Ndukwe Kalu ? UFA 0 Eagles 65 Kenny King DE RFA 2 Cardinals 65 Mike Leach TE UFA 6 Broncos 65 Ray Mickens CB UFA 10 Browns 65 Hannibal Navies LB UFA 7 Bengals 65 Peerless Price WR UFA 7 Falcons 65 Josh Reed WR UFA 4 Bills 65 Tutan Reyes OG UFA 6 Panthers 65 Kyle Richardson P UFA 8 Browns 65 Ephraim Salaam OT UFA 8 Jaguars 65 Mike Schneck C UFA 7 Bills 65 Bart Scott LB UFA 4 Ravens 65 Antowain Smith RB UFA 9 Saints 65 Jerame Tuman TE UFA 7 Steelers 65 Chris Weinke QB UFA 5 Panthers 65 Moe Williams RB UFA 10 Vikings 65 Amos Zereoue RB UFA 7 Patriots 65 Justin Bannan DT UFA 4 Bills 64 Kevin Barry OT UFA 4 Packers 64 Rashad Bauman CB UFA 4 Bengals 64 Kevin Bentley LB UFA 4 Seahawks 64 Jordan Black OT RFA 3 Chiefs 64 Rocky Boiman LB UFA 4 Titans 64 Fakhir Brown CB UFA 6 Saints 64 Matt Chatham LB UFA 6 Patriots 64 Patrick Chukwurah LB UFA 5 Broncos 64 Vinny Ciurciu LB RFA 3 Panthers 64 Jarrod Cooper S UFA 5 Raiders 64 Terry Cousin CB UFA 9 Jaguars 64 Torrie Cox CB RFA 3 Buccaneers 64 Lional Dalton DT UFA 8 Chiefs 64 Rob Davis C UFA 10 Packers 64 Jared DeVries DE UFA 7 Lions 64 Kris Dielman OG RFA 3 Chargers 64 Ken Dorsey QB RFA 3 49ers 64 Eddie Drummond WR UFA 4 Lions 64 Troy Edwards WR UFA 7 Lions 64 Heath Evans RB UFA 5 Patriots 64 Brian Finneran WR UFA 7 Falcons 64 Casey FitzSimmons TE RFA 3 Lions 64 Mike Furrey S RFA 3 Rams 64 Kendall Gammon TE UFA 14 Chiefs 64 John Gilmore TE UFA 4 Bears 64 Jason Glenn LB UFA 5 Dolphins 64 Lamar Gordon RB UFA 4 Eagles 64 Brock Gutierrez OG UFA 9 Lions 64 Lamont Hall TE UFA 6 Saints 64 Gerald Hayes LB RFA 3 Cardinals 64 Ronnie Heard S UFA 6 Falcons 64 Will Heller TE RFA 3 Dolphins 64 Ike Hilliard WR UFA 9 Buccaneers 64 Warrick Holdman LB UFA 7 Redskins 64 Brett Keisel DE UFA 4 Steelers 64 Scott Kooistra OG RFA 3 Bengals 64 Paris Lenon LB UFA 4 Packers 64 Michael Lewis WR UFA 5 Saints 64 Earl Little S UFA 8 Packers 64 Kevin McCadam S UFA 4 Falcons 64 Anthony Mitchell S UFA 6 Bengals 64 Sammy Morris RB UFA 6 Dolphins 64 Joe Odom LB RFA 3 Bears 64 Kenny Peterson DE RFA 3 Packers 64 Bryan Pittman C RFA 3 Texans 64 DaShon Polk LB UFA 6 Texans 64 Monsanto Pope DT UFA 4 Broncos 64 Carl Powell DE UFA 7 Bengals 64 Ricky Proehl WR UFA 16 Panthers 64 Mike Pucillo OG UFA 4 Browns 64 Wali Rainer LB UFA 7 Lions 64 Kemp Rasmussen DE UFA 4 Panthers 64 Dominic Rhodes RB UFA 5 Colts 64 Grey Ruegamer OG UFA 7 Packers 64 Visanthe Shiancoe TE RFA 3 NY Giants 64 T.J. Slaughter LB UFA 6 Saints 64 Kenny Smith DT UFA 4 Raiders 64 Tony Stewart TE UFA 5 Bengals 64 Gary Stills DE UFA 7 Chiefs 64 Matt Stinchcomb OG UFA 7 Buccaneers 64 Donald Strickland CB RFA 3 Colts 64 LaBrandon Toefield RB RFA 3 Jaguars 64 Bobby Wade WR UFA 3 Titans 64 Kevin Walter WR RFA 3 Bengals 64 Kelley Washington WR RFA 3 Bengals 64 Dante Wesley CB UFA 4 Panthers 64 Dez White WR UFA 6 Falcons 64 Tracy White LB RFA 3 Jaguars 64 Daniel Wilcox TE RFA 3 Ravens 64 Jimmy Wilkerson DE RFA 3 Chiefs 64 Obafemi Ayanbadejo RB UFA 7 Cardinals 63 Ralph Brown CB UFA 5 Vikings 63 Rock Cartwright RB UFA 4 Redskins 63 Antonio Chatman WR RFA 3 Packers 63 Marco Coleman DE UFA 14 Broncos 63 Jon Dorenbos C UFA 3 Titans 63 Bryan Gilmore WR UFA 5 Dolphins 63 DeLawrence Grant LB UFA 5 Raiders 63 Pat Johnson S UFA 2 Ravens 63 Quintin Mikell S RFA 3 Eagles 63 Terdell Sands DT RFA 3 Raiders 63 Lynn Scott S UFA 5 Cowboys 63 Trent Smith TE RFA 3 49ers 63 Bob Whitfield OT UFA 14 NY Giants 63 Marcus Wilkins LB UFA 4 Bengals 63 Cory Withrow C UFA 6 Vikings 63 David Boston WR UFA 7 Dolphins 62 Rocky Calmus LB UFA 4 Colts 62 Cam Cleeland TE UFA 8 Rams 62 Antonio Cochran DE UFA 7 Seahawks 62 Keith Davis S RFA 3 Cowboys 62 Darnell Dinkins TE UFA 4 Ravens 62 Aaron Elling K RFA 3 Ravens 62 Tony Gilbert LB RFA 3 Jaguars 62 Ross Kolodziej DT UFA 4 Cardinals 62 Clint Kriewaldt LB UFA 7 Steelers 62 Rob Meier DT UFA 6 Jaguars 62 Brandon Moore LB UFA 4 49ers 62 Donnie Nickey S RFA 3 Titans 62 Keith O'Neil LB RFA 3 Colts 62 Saleem Rasheed LB UFA 4 49ers 62 Robert Royal TE UFA 3 Redskins 62 Scott Shanle LB RFA 3 Cowboys 62 Paul Smith RB UFA 6 Lions 62 Joe Tafoya DE UFA 5 Seahawks 62 Dewayne Washington CB UFA 12 Chiefs 62 Rodney Bailey DE UFA 5 Seahawks 61 Vernon Fox S UFA 4 Lions 61 Jeff Garcia QB UFA 7 Lions 61 Mario Haggan LB RFA 3 Bills 61 Quentin Harris S UFA 3 Cardinals 61 Keenan Howry WR RFA 3 Vikings 61 Jamie Martin QB UFA 11 Rams 61 Willie Middlebrooks CB UFA 5 Broncos 61 Aaron Moorehead WR RFA 3 Colts 61 Victor Rogers OT UFA 4 Lions 61 Chad Scott CB UFA 9 Patriots 61 Josh Stamer LB RFA 3 Bills 61 Rex Tucker OT UFA 7 Rams 61 Lenny Walls CB UFA 4 Broncos 61 Kenyatta Wright LB UFA 5 NY Jets 61 Sam Aiken WR RFA 3 Bills 60 Kenderick Allen DT RFA 3 NY Giants 60 Derick Armstrong WR RFA 3 Texans 60 Charlie Batch QB UFA 8 Steelers 60 Tony Beckham CB UFA 4 Titans 60 Marc Boerigter WR UFA 3 Chiefs 60 Matt Bryant K UFA 3 Buccaneers 60 Keith Burns LB UFA 12 Broncos 60 Steve Bush RB UFA 8 49ers 60 Chris Cash CB UFA 4 Falcons 60 Marc Colombo OT UFA 4 Cowboys 60 Stephen Cooper LB RFA 3 Chargers 60 Jose Cortez K UFA 6 Cowboys 60 Ty Detmer QB UFA 14 Falcons 60 Tim Dwight WR UFA 8 Patriots 60 Omar Easy RB UFA 4 Raiders 60 Alonzo Ephraim C RFA 3 Dolphins 60 Aubrayo Franklin DT RFA 3 Ravens 60 Bobby Gray S UFA 3 Bears 60 Ryan Hannam TE UFA 4 Seahawks 60 Chris Hetherington RB UFA 9 49ers 60 Tyrone Hopson OG UFA 4 Lions 60 Chris Horn WR RFA 3 Chiefs 60 Ken Irvin CB UFA 11 Vikings 60 Corey Ivy CB UFA 4 Rams 60 Reno Mahe RB RFA 3 Eagles 60 Chris Massey RB UFA 4 Rams 60 Fred McCrary RB UFA 11 Falcons 60 Mel Mitchell S UFA 4 Saints 60 Zeke Moreno LB UFA 4 Eagles 60 James Mungro RB UFA 4 Colts 60 Matt Murphy TE RFA 3 Texans 60 Gerome Sapp S RFA 3 Colts 60 Raonall Smith LB UFA 4 Vikings 60 Michael Stone S UFA 5 Patriots 60 Bracy Walker S UFA 12 Lions 60 Raymond Walls CB UFA 5 Cardinals 60 Troy Walters WR UFA 6 Colts 60 Nate Wayne LB UFA 8 Lions 60 Jimmy Williams CB UFA 5 Seahawks 60 Melvin Williams DE RFA 3 Redskins 60 Randal Williams WR UFA 5 Raiders 60 Anthony Wright QB UFA 7 Ravens 60 Sean Berton TE RFA 3 NY Giants 59 Jeff Blake QB UFA 14 Bears 59 Ethan Brooks OT UFA 8 NY Jets 59 Barrett Brooks OT UFA 11 Steelers 59 Milford Brown OG UFA 4 Texans 59 Khary Campbell LB UFA 4 Redskins 59 Aveion Cason RB UFA 5 Rams 59 Chris Clemons LB RFA 2 Redskins 59 Michael Cloud RB UFA 7 NY Giants 59 Todd Collins QB UFA 11 Chiefs 59 Ron Dayne RB UFA 6 Broncos 59 Troy Evans LB UFA 4 Texans 59 Todd Fordham OT UFA 9 Panthers 59 Adam Haayer OT UFA 4 Cardinals 59 Cortez Hankton WR RFA 3 Jaguars 59 Arlen Harris RB RFA 3 Rams 59 Tim Hasselbeck QB UFA 4 NY Giants 59 Shaun Hill QB UFA 4 Vikings 59 John Howell S UFA 5 Seahawks 59 Damon Huard QB UFA 9 Chiefs 59 Corey Hulsey OG UFA 4 Raiders 59 James Jackson RB UFA 5 Cardinals 59 Ade Jimoh CB RFA 3 Redskins 59 Tim Johnson LB UFA 4 Raiders 59 Teyo Johnson TE UFA 3 Cardinals 59 Cedric Killings DT UFA 3 Redskins 59 Kyle Kosier OT UFA 4 Lions 59 Brian Kozlowski TE UFA 12 Redskins 59 Antwan Lake DT RFA 4 Falcons 59 Charles Lee WR UFA 6 Cardinals 59 Omare Lowe S RFA 4 Falcons 59 Wesly Mallard LB UFA 4 Patriots 59 Shane Matthews QB UFA 12 Bills 59 Ronald McKinnon LB UFA 10 Saints 59 Harold Morrow RB UFA 10 Cardinals 59 Reggie Myles S UFA 4 Bengals 59 J.T. O'Sullivan QB UFA 4 Vikings 59 Andrew Pinnock RB RFA 3 Chargers 59 Willie Ponder WR RFA 3 NY Giants 59 Hank Poteat CB UFA 4 Patriots 59 Dave Ragone QB RFA 3 Texans 59 Victor Riley OT UFA 8 Texans 59 Sage Rosenfels QB UFA 5 Dolphins 59 Cliff Russell WR UFA 3 Dolphins 59 Chad Slaughter OT UFA 5 Raiders 59 Musa Smith RB RFA 3 Ravens 59 Omar Stoutmire S UFA 9 Redskins 59 Reggie Swinton WR UFA 5 Cardinals 59 R-Kal Truluck DE UFA 4 Cardinals 59 David Tyree WR RFA 3 NY Giants 59 Frank Walker CB RFA 3 NY Giants 59 Seneca Wallace QB RFA 3 Seahawks 59 Kenny Watson RB UFA 4 Bengals 59 Fred Weary OG UFA 4 Texans 59 Matt Wilhelm LB RFA 3 Chargers 59 Ian Allen OG UFA 4 Cardinals 58 Dyshod Carter CB RFA 3 Cardinals 58 Frank Chamberlin LB UFA 5 Texans 58 Erik Flowers DE UFA 6 Falcons 58 Brandon Green DE RFA 3 Rams 58 Ovie Mughelli RB RFA 3 Ravens 58 J.R. Redmond RB UFA 6 Cardinals 58 Marcellus Rivers TE UFA 5 Texans 58 Jeff Robinson TE UFA 9 Rams 58 Josh Shaw DT UFA 3 Dolphins 58 Kordell Stewart QB UFA 11 Ravens 58 Juqua Thomas DE UFA 5 Eagles 58 Matt Willig OT UFA 14 Rams 58 Jarrod Baxter RB UFA 4 Cardinals 57 Jason Bell CB UFA 5 Texans 57 Bill Conaty C UFA 9 Cardinals 57 Terry Fair CB UFA 8 Rams 57 Eric Johnson LB UFA 6 Cardinals 57 Craig Nall QB UFA 4 Packers 57 John Owens TE UFA 4 Browns 57 Brett Romberg C RFA 3 Jaguars 57 Demetric Evans DE UFA 4 Redskins 56 Grant Irons DE RFA 4 Raiders 56 Sean Morey WR RFA 4 Steelers 56 Chris Young S RFA 3 Broncos 56 Darnell Alford OG UFA 4 Rams 55 Kliff Kingsbury QB UFA 1 NY Jets 55 David Kircus WR UFA 3 Lions 55 Gabe Reid TE UFA 3 Bears 55 Lamont Brightful CB RFA 4 NY Giants 54 Randy Hymes WR UFA 4 Ravens 54 Chris Johnson CB RFA 3 Rams 54 Jason McAddley WR UFA 4 49ers 54 Fred McAfee RB UFA 14 Saints 54 Key UFA: Unrestricted Free Agent; a player who has completed four or more accrued seasons and whose contract has expired. RFA: Restricted Free Agent; a player who has completed three accrued seasons and whose contract has expired. Released: A player released by his team with years remaining on his contract. Grade: Insider and Scouts Inc have come up with a rating system for the best Free Agents on the market. Grades are from 0-100. 90-100: Elite Player Player demonstrates rare abilities and can create mismatches that have an obvious impact on the game. ... Premier NFL player with all the skills to consistently play at a championship level... Rates in the top 5 at his position in the league. 80-89: Outstanding Player Player has abilities to create mismatches against most opponents in the NFL. ... A feature player who has an impact on the outcome of the game. ... Cannot be shut down by a single player and plays on a consistent level week in and week out. ... Rates at the top 10 at his position in the league. 75-79: Solid Starter Solid starter who is close to being an elite player. ... No glaring weaknesses and will usually win his individual match-up, but does not dominate in every game, especially when matched against the top players in the league. ... Will usually rate in the top 20 players at his position in the league. 70-74: Good Starter Good starter who is usually a consistent player with excellent competitiveness and is the heart of the team, but is not a dominant player against the better players he faces on a weekly basis. ... Gives you great effort, and you are glad he is on your team, but he may or may not go to the next level. 65-69: Adequate Starter This player is an adequate starter who will give a solid effort week in and week out, but he is overmatched against the better players in the league. ... His weaknesses will be exposed, and he will not survive most man-to-man matchups. ... He is a player you like having on your team, but he is never going to be a star, and you could live with him. ... He defines the term "blue collar." 60-64: Good Backup This is a player who is really on the bubble and only starts because of a team's deficiency at the position. ... He lacks complete overall skills, and although he will battle, he will hinder his team's ability to play at a championship level if forced to be in the starting lineup consistently over a 16-game season. ... This player needs to be a solid contributor in the kicking game or show great versatility at his position to keep his roster spot. ... He is a player you don't mind having on your team, but you are always looking to upgrade. 55-59: Adequate Backup This is strictly a backup player who is not capable of starting. ... If forced to start, he is only a short-term fix. ... He may make the team because of special teams contributions or experience. ... He is a player you are always looking to upgrade, and you must be aware of alerts in this category, such as age, injury, etc. 50-54: Marginal Backup This player is hanging on by a thread and is only on your team because there is nobody else to take his place. ... He has significant weaknesses in his game. ... He is not close to being a starter, and he is only an adequate contributor on special teams. ... This is a player you want to replace as quickly as possible. 45-49: Poor Player Emergency fill-in player who may or may not know the system and has little value other than level of his experience. ... Likely to be a weekly emergency-type player who fills in because of injuries. ... Not a long-term solution, and not a player you want to keep around any longer than necessary. 30: Developmental Player, 2005 Draft Choice, High-rated Rookie Free Agent Player 25 years or younger with little or no video tape available to evaluate him. ... Needs to be tracked because of his developmental potential.No professional football experience to evaluate. ... Will have a report based on projection from college. Entering professional football for the first time. ... No prior professional football experience, unable to evaluate. I was surprised with a few of the grades, your thoughts?

I posted my first comments to this and Cromartie on another site but thanks to this state-of-the-Art copy and paste feature, I will just paste it here. He seems like a great guy. He definitely has his head screwed on tight and is leaving early for a damn good reason. He definitely gets my respect but untill he checks out physically he is still to risky. If he does check out ok he would be a steal in the late second but I think he'll be long gone at that time. Cromartie has physical attributes very few players at his position have. He can be a big time difference maker. I cant believe the NFL told him 3rd or 4th round. Never would I imagine him falling that far. You are talking about a potential top 10 pick if he stays in college or if he was healthy this season.

Here's the interview if anyone wanted to read it.

Yes it was indeed. You know where I stand. You need help, i'll help. I'll even participate.

lol. I'd be cautious too and even though he has struggled with injuries the last 4 seasons, I still think he is one of the better corners in the league. When healthy. I dont think he's going to get that top notch dollar because of his injury concerns, but I can be wrong. I think if we can solidify our depth at corner with a 2nd or 3rd round draft choice, Deloatch, and Webster, as well as Will Peterson maybe even Frank, we can deal with him missing a few games. We know Woodson hasnt been happy with Oakland, so maybe he hasnt been playing 100%. Health of course but Im talking effort. But I dont know, I was just throwing his name out there. We've always been Allen supporters, and I still want him back. I still think he might be our best option for CB, at this point.

If you guys recall last season we just missed out on signing Fred Smoot. We do have the intentions of putting money into the CB position. Although we dont have the cap room now, we can easily clear room to make a signing for a player like Ronde or maybe even a Charles Woodson. Although that might take a little more sacrific.

I think he would be a great fit too, we need a vet. Corner as well as a corner that is better in the Cover 2 defense. Ronde is one of the best Cover 2 corners in the league, It would be a great signing if he was released. Ronde counts 4.68 million against the Bucs cap, but the Bucs said they want to keep Ronde. And If you recall last year around this time, Ronde asked for a new deal. The big thing with this whole situation though, could be all the money the Bucs have tied into their Defense. Out of their top 7 highest paid players, 6 of which are on the Defense. The other is Greise, which will almost certainly be released. Its also worth noting Kelly is counting 3.63 million on the cap and the Bucs seriously lack depth at CB.

Youboty right now is the most overrated CB in this years draft class. He is only like Gamble in size and coming from the same school. If he is a ball hawk explain the one INT this season. Chris Gamble has a 41 inch vertical, Youboty does not. Youboty doesnt have the closing speed and cover abilities Gamble has. He also doesnt have the hands and timing. Gamble was an incredible athelete who served as the starting WR, CB, PR and KR. Right now Youboty's draft status is first round when it should be second. He is also being overrated because of the success of Winfield, Gamble, Springs, and Clements. He is too inconsistent and raw to be a first round pick. Im high on Jason Allen as well and I dont like Howard as a first but in the 2nd he could be an option. I like Sims. Not just his physical skills but all of his intangibles. I like the fact that he is about tradition. I like his aggressive style of play. I also like the fact that he has played every game of his career. Which I think is severly over looked. He plays sideline to sideline and does have that knack for making the big play. I've watched him since his freshman season and he has always been an impact player for Bowden. His speed could be his greatest asset which we do need on our defense especially at backer. His style and measureables are very similar to Green. I think thats a plus. If we lose Green to injury, Sims can step in right away and contribute. If we cut Green, Sims fits in perfectly and we dont lose a step. Seattle had success with two rookie backers, we can have it with one. The only question for me is "when does he get selected?" If he runs the forty around 4.4 as he says he can he'll go late first. If he doesnt, if he's closer to 4.5 he'll go in the second but wont last til our pick. If we select him at 25 it might be to early but I dont think we will regret it. If we let him pass we wont get him unless we trade up or if we trade back from 25, which could be the best option for us.