With the 49ers choosing to waive troubled Wide Reciever Antonio Bryant, I got 10% of my wishes for the Free Agency Period granted. Not a bad start.
Bryant was cut after his behavioral issues (including a 4 game suspension for violating the leagues' substance abuse policy) outweighed his slightly above average performance on the field.
I love this move. The 49ers are steadily rebuilding, and should try their hand at free agency for a instant improvement (trust me, there are guys out there), and draft a wide reciever or two in the later rounds. You have no idea who will be the next Marques Colston.
This is the third team that has given up on Bratty Bryant, so it's great to see that Football Players still are (somewhat) responsible for their actions. If the other 29 teams in the league are smart enough to not even bother with you, Antonio, I hear that McDonalds is now looking for part-time and full time cashiers.
Showing posts with label Free Agent. Show all posts
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Thursday, March 1, 2007
Free Agent Friday - 5 Things I Wouldn't Like To See
At 12:01 PM tonight (or tomorrow morning), Sports Agents across the nation will be on their cell phones. Free Agent Friday is less than one day away, and speculation continues.
Five Things I WOULDN'T Like To See:
5. Jeff Garcia to signing with the Raiders. When Garcia left the 49ers after three pro bowl seasons to try his luck with the Browns, and then the Lions, many simply attributed his failure to age. This past season with the Eagles, he showed everyone he's still got it. Though there is almost no chance he'll remain in Philly, he should know that he has to go to a team that has a chance of at least going .500 if his career will continue.
4. Willis McGahee gets traded to the New York Giants. McGahee has only one year left on his contract with the Buffalo Bills, so they can't get much more than a 3rd round draft pick for the (still) dynamic back. The Bills don't have too much in the backfield besides Willis, and his displacement would severely hurt Brandon Jacob's chances as being the main back in New York.
3. Donte Stallworth goes to the Patriots. Yes, they need wide recievers, but Stallworth isn't the best answer. The injury-prone deep threat could be dangerous when paired with Tom Brady, but is best suited to a team with great WR depth simply because he gets hurt so much. If the Patriots blow a hefty amount on Stallworth, chances are he will be a duct-tape solution. Let's hope Stallworth sticks with the Birds.
2. Antonio Bryant stays with the 49ers. I get the feeling Bryant was supposed to be T.O. 2.0 with San Fransisco. He hasn't panned out. Alex Smith is becoming a better NFL Quarterback and needs a viable number one reciever. Bryant would be better suited as a faux #1, not unlike Deion Branch.
1. Jamal Lewis re-signs after being cut by the Ravens. Yes, I love to have things shaken up, especially amidst the typically bland offseason news, but backup Mike Anderson is the real deal. Shannahan breeds explosive running backs, and Anderson could be fantasy gold.
Five Things I WOULDN'T Like To See:
5. Jeff Garcia to signing with the Raiders. When Garcia left the 49ers after three pro bowl seasons to try his luck with the Browns, and then the Lions, many simply attributed his failure to age. This past season with the Eagles, he showed everyone he's still got it. Though there is almost no chance he'll remain in Philly, he should know that he has to go to a team that has a chance of at least going .500 if his career will continue.
4. Willis McGahee gets traded to the New York Giants. McGahee has only one year left on his contract with the Buffalo Bills, so they can't get much more than a 3rd round draft pick for the (still) dynamic back. The Bills don't have too much in the backfield besides Willis, and his displacement would severely hurt Brandon Jacob's chances as being the main back in New York.
3. Donte Stallworth goes to the Patriots. Yes, they need wide recievers, but Stallworth isn't the best answer. The injury-prone deep threat could be dangerous when paired with Tom Brady, but is best suited to a team with great WR depth simply because he gets hurt so much. If the Patriots blow a hefty amount on Stallworth, chances are he will be a duct-tape solution. Let's hope Stallworth sticks with the Birds.
2. Antonio Bryant stays with the 49ers. I get the feeling Bryant was supposed to be T.O. 2.0 with San Fransisco. He hasn't panned out. Alex Smith is becoming a better NFL Quarterback and needs a viable number one reciever. Bryant would be better suited as a faux #1, not unlike Deion Branch.
1. Jamal Lewis re-signs after being cut by the Ravens. Yes, I love to have things shaken up, especially amidst the typically bland offseason news, but backup Mike Anderson is the real deal. Shannahan breeds explosive running backs, and Anderson could be fantasy gold.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Free Agent Friday - 5 Things I Would Like To See
Friday, March 2nd will be the start of the Free Agency Period. The transactions that occur will play a key role in shaping the draft, and lay the foundation for new tandems for the highlight reel. Here are 5 things I wouldn't mind reading on the sports ticker:
5. Matt Schaub is traded to be a viable starter. The '06 season was riddled with Schaub chatter. Vick completely fell apart after his impressive streak of touchdowns through the air, and went back to his own 'I will win the game myself' strategy. We saw the results. Almost every single analyst loves Matt Schaub. It's time to see what he can do, and with the possibility of him playing in Minnesota, how can one not want this to happen?
4. Randy Moss gets traded. Yes, yes, I know this could be regrettable, considering I've thought about the possibility of 84-yard touchdown passes floating into Moss' outstreched arms via JaMarcus Russell, but I am not quite sure Randy will ever play like everyone wants him to in Oakland. The mumurs of Moss becoming a compliment to Donald Driver is enough to make any fantasy football fan freak out. I'm starting to hear "FARVE....TO MOSS!" in my head...if only...
3. Michael Turner gets a chance to be the workhorse. Turner, who probably won't stick around in San Diego, has a monstorous 6.28 YPC average this past season. Of course, "The Burner" was often used as a changeup after defenses were beaten senseless by LaDanian Tomlinson, so this number should be high. I am an advocate of great backups like Turner (and NYG's Brandon Jacobs) being given the chance to take the reigns as every-down backs, so his signing with a team such as The New York Jets would be an early birthday present.
2. T.O. gets cut by the Cowboys. Given that Jerry Jones has expressed he wants Terrell "I am allowed to bitch at everyone even though I drop every third ball thrown to me" Owens back, this is a stretch. But, Owens is owed a $5 million bonus this season, and given the fact that he has had yet another operation on his finger (which is kind of important when your career involves catching things), it wouldn't be out of the blue. Still, this is a list of things i'd LIKE to see, and not what will likely happen.
1. The Steelers snag Cato June. Yes, it is very biased for the Steelers fan to put his interests first, but the boys in black and gold need a good OLB. June will add leadership and make plays to a team that needed both last year.
5. Matt Schaub is traded to be a viable starter. The '06 season was riddled with Schaub chatter. Vick completely fell apart after his impressive streak of touchdowns through the air, and went back to his own 'I will win the game myself' strategy. We saw the results. Almost every single analyst loves Matt Schaub. It's time to see what he can do, and with the possibility of him playing in Minnesota, how can one not want this to happen?
4. Randy Moss gets traded. Yes, yes, I know this could be regrettable, considering I've thought about the possibility of 84-yard touchdown passes floating into Moss' outstreched arms via JaMarcus Russell, but I am not quite sure Randy will ever play like everyone wants him to in Oakland. The mumurs of Moss becoming a compliment to Donald Driver is enough to make any fantasy football fan freak out. I'm starting to hear "FARVE....TO MOSS!" in my head...if only...
3. Michael Turner gets a chance to be the workhorse. Turner, who probably won't stick around in San Diego, has a monstorous 6.28 YPC average this past season. Of course, "The Burner" was often used as a changeup after defenses were beaten senseless by LaDanian Tomlinson, so this number should be high. I am an advocate of great backups like Turner (and NYG's Brandon Jacobs) being given the chance to take the reigns as every-down backs, so his signing with a team such as The New York Jets would be an early birthday present.
2. T.O. gets cut by the Cowboys. Given that Jerry Jones has expressed he wants Terrell "I am allowed to bitch at everyone even though I drop every third ball thrown to me" Owens back, this is a stretch. But, Owens is owed a $5 million bonus this season, and given the fact that he has had yet another operation on his finger (which is kind of important when your career involves catching things), it wouldn't be out of the blue. Still, this is a list of things i'd LIKE to see, and not what will likely happen.
1. The Steelers snag Cato June. Yes, it is very biased for the Steelers fan to put his interests first, but the boys in black and gold need a good OLB. June will add leadership and make plays to a team that needed both last year.
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