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2009 Free Agents

Posted on 10/30/08 at 7:48 am
Posted by blueslover
deeper than deep south
Member since Sep 2007
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Posted on 10/30/08 at 7:48 am
So I was looking for 2009 FA kickers and found the list of who will be available. Here's my Saints wish list-

DBs
Nnamdi Asomugha, UFA, Oakland Raiders
Asomugha’s numbers don’t overwhelm other than his eight interceptions in ’06, but the big reason that he has only 217 career tackles and nine interceptions is because opponents attack the side of the field that Asomugha isn’t on. He has 40 passes defensed over the past three seasons and he’s one of the NFL’s best in coverage. He’s held some of the game’s best receivers in check in single coverage and when he becomes a free agent, he may command the most attention of the lot. Oakland will likely be unwilling to pay him the money he’ll be after, so look for Asomugha to be wearing something other than silver and black after this season.BREAK THE BANK FOR HIM!
Chris Gamble, UFA, Carolina Panthers
Gamble may not be the first player to come to mind when discussing top cornerbacks, but he has certainly strung together some really good seasons of play for the Panthers. He had six picks in his rookie season and followed it up with seven in ’05. He’s young, athletic, and has shown quality instincts for much of his early career. He is only 25, which will give teams an incentive to offer a long-term deal. It will be hard for Carolina to keep Gamble around if he has another strong season and isn’t signed to an extension before free agency.
I like the idea of taking a corner away from a division rival
Dunta Robinson, UFA, Houston Texans
Robinson missed nearly half the season last year, but before he was injured he was being mentioned alongside the top corners in the league, even though he played for a struggling Texans team. An injury last season forced Robinson to miss a large portion of the season, but he still had a pair of picks. He made a name for himself in his rookie season when he made six interceptions, three sacks, and 88 tackles. Any team would like to have his services in their defensive backfield, and if Houston doesn’t start winning, Robinson could look for a change of scenery with a more successful franchise.
LBs
Jonathan Vilma, UFA, New Orleans Saints
Vilma will be coming back from an injury and trying to make an impression with his new team in New Orleans. Prior to his shortened ’07 season, Vilma had registered 108 tackles or more in three straight seasons, including 173 in ’05; he also has six interceptions in his four seasons of work. Vilma is quick to the ball and consistently makes the right play. At 26 years of age, he will be a hot commodity on the market if he shows that his injury is well behind him.
He's proving himself, extend him before the season is done.
Bart Scott, UFA, Baltimore Ravens
Even though Scott was an undrafted free agent, he has managed to become a quality linebacker. While he has benefited from playing alongside Pro Bowlers like Ray Lewis, he has also helped them benefit from his own contributions. He had just one sack last season as the Ravens defense struggled more than usual, but he showed in ’06 that he is capable of over 100 tackles and 9.5 sacks. The Ravens will probably pay Scott enough to keep him around, but they may be looking to see if he can have another solid season this year before they commit.
One to break the bank on if the Ravens don't
Also Eric Barton Jets and Karlos Dansby Cardinals
RBs
I love Deuce but he won't be worth the money they are paying if he doesn't produce more. The perfect replacement and compliment to Bush...
Brandon Jacobs, UFA, New York Giants
Jacobs is a tough runner, and that type of running has kept him from being on the field in parts of the past two seasons. However, when Jacobs is on the field and does get the ball, he picks up tough yards. He averaged five yards a carry during the Giants Super Bowl season, gaining over 1,000 yards in just 11 games. He is a quality Goal line back, but is also becoming more than that. Derrick Ward and Ahmad Bradshaw contribute to New York’s backfield as well, so while the team likely wants Jacobs to stick around, Jacobs could have other plans and may bolt for a team willing to give him more of the carries. There are a lot of questions concerning the Giants backfield and who will play what role this upcoming season and once those questions are answered it will be a lot easier for Jacobs to make a decision on his future.

and I did find the kickers...
Robbie Gould, UFA, Chicago Bears
nice but likely to resign there
Shane Lechler, UFA, Oakland Raiders
A Pro Bowl punter, Lechler has a booming leg and has been important to the Raiders special teams’ play for eight seasons. He averaged 42.5 yards per punt in his worst season, but otherwise has never averaged less than 45.7 per kick. His 49.1 yards per punt average during ’07 is quite impressive, and while he isn’t a great short situation punter, he will help a team win field position battles regularly. The Raiders will want Lechler back after this season.
Can't imagine someone really wanting to stay there though




Posted by Pahnew
Member since Apr 2008
5372 posts
Posted on 10/30/08 at 8:20 am to
i would love Nnamdi Asomugha, UFA, Oakland Raiders but Dunta Robinson, UFA, Houston Texans would be a more affordable signee. We have to re-sign or work something out to sign Jonathan Vilma. And if Duece is gone after this year Brandon Jacobs, UFA, New York Giants is the perfect complement to Reggie Bush.
Posted by GeauxBayouBengals
Member since Nov 2003
6159 posts
Posted on 10/30/08 at 10:06 am to
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Jonathan Vilma, UFA, New Orleans Saints
Vilma will be coming back from an injury and trying to make an impression with his new team in New Orleans. Prior to his shortened ’07 season, Vilma had registered 108 tackles or more in three straight seasons, including 173 in ’05; he also has six interceptions in his four seasons of work. Vilma is quick to the ball and consistently makes the right play. At 26 years of age, he will be a hot commodity on the market if he shows that his injury is well behind him.
He's proving himself, extend him before the season is done.


No don't!!!! It will cost the Saints their 1st round draft pick to extend Vilma before the season ends!
Posted by LSUTygerFan
Homerun Village
Member since Jun 2008
33232 posts
Posted on 10/30/08 at 10:08 am to
Chris Gamble, UFA, Carolina Panthers

WE could use this guy. But we won't go after him.
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