HOUSE Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 (edited) C By Conor Orr May 03, 2019 The hysteria of the draft is wearing off as the NFL moves to a calmer part of the offseason. But big names are still available in free agency, and now that teams have a clearer picture of their needs post-draft, those names may start flying off the board. Teammate Albert Breer noted that starting Tuesday, free agent signings no longer count against a team’s compensatory pick formula. Compensatory picks have become an obsession (which, in NFL parlance, means that good teams have cared about it for years and now that people are writing about it more teams will catch on). Unhinged, hungry general managers everywhere could rush to the buffet. Here’s a look at the best left out there: 1. Ziggy Ansah, DEThe soon-to-be-30-year-old hasn’t played a full 16-game season since 2016, but did log 12 sacks in 2017 and four over a seven-game stretch in 2018. The former first-round pick could be a solid addition for a team searching for help on the edge. 2. Ndamukong Suh, DT Suh, 32, is one of the greatest defensive players at his position in the modern era. I think back to the Super Bowl, where he was effective early—had the Rams produced some offense we might be talking more about his impact on the game plan. Suh might be a part-time player, and an expensive one at that. But there’s always room for a versatile tackle who specializes in pissing people off. 3. Zach Brown, LBOne of Pro Football Focus’s best linebackers last season, Brown is under 30 and will probably have suitors. If you missed out on Devin White or Devin Bush in the draft, you may need to look to someone like Brown for help. (UPDATE: Does Howie Roseman subscribe to the Morning Huddle? The Eagles announced they signed Brown five minutes after this hit inboxes.) 4. Eric Berry, SHealth is obviously a concern for Berry, who has played in three games over the last two seasons (torn Achilles and heel bruise). Still, I think back to what his old defensive coordinator, Bob Sutton, used to say about Berry’s singular ability to destroy an opposition’s game plan. He could be one of the most fortuitous gambles of the offseason. 5. Tre Boston, SBoston is only 26 and had a good season in Arizon last year—79 total tackles, three QB hits, three interceptions and nine passes defensed. While he may be bummed out that other teams don’t see the value, he’ll get his chance to prove them wrong. 6. Donald Penn, OTPenn just turned 35, won’t be cheap and won’t play any special teams. He made it through four games last year before getting placed on injured reserve with a groin injury. But he was a productive player not so long ago, recently professed his desire to continue playing, and could be a solid option for teams who whiffed on the offensive line class in this d Suh, 32, is one of the greatest defensive players at his position in the modern era. I think back to the Super Bowl, where he was effective early—had the Rams produced some offense we might be talking more about his impact on the game plan. Suh might be a part-time player, and an expensive one at that. But there’s always room for a versatile tackle who specializes in pissing people off. 3. Zach Brown, LBOne of Pro Football Focus’s best linebackers last season, Brown is under 30 and will probably have suitors. If you missed out on Devin White or Devin Bush in the draft, you may need to look to someone like Brown for help. (UPDATE: Does Howie Roseman subscribe to the Morning Huddle? The Eagles announced they signed Brown five minutes after this hit inboxes.) 4. Eric Berry, SHealth is obviously a concern for Berry, who has played in three games over the last two seasons (torn Achilles and heel bruise). Still, I think back to what his old defensive coordinator, Bob Sutton, used to say about Berry’s singular ability to destroy an opposition’s game plan. He could be one of the most fortuitous gambles of the offseason. 5. Tre Boston, SBoston is only 26 and had a good season in Arizon last year—79 total tackles, three QB hits, three interceptions and nine passes defensed. While he may be bummed out that other teams don’t see the value, he’ll get his chance to prove them wrong. 6. Donald Penn, OTPenn just turned 35, won’t be cheap and won’t play any special teams. He made it through four games last year before getting placed on injured reserve with a groin injury. But he was a productive player not so long ago, recently professed his desire to continue playing, and could be a solid option for teams who whiffed on the offensive line class in this d more... https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/05/03/remaining-free-agent-ranknigs-ziggy-ansah-ndamukong-suh-michael-crabtree Edited May 7, 2019 by HOUSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Eagles sign LB Zach Brown to one-year contract By Herbie Teope Around The NFL Writer Published: May 3, 2019 at 09:34 a.m. Updated: May 3, 2019 at 09:55 a.m. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Out of those 5 (Zach brown signed with philly I think) the only one I’m interested in is Ziggy Ansah. A DE rotation of Hughes, Ansah, Murphy and Lawson would be nice to go with Star, Oliver, Phillips and Phillips. That’s a pretty solid D-line 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassgixxer05 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 I got a funny feeling of déjà vu reading this... ? 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, badassgixxer05 said: I got a funny feeling of déjà vu reading this... ? Was it posted earlier? If so I will delete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassgixxer05 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, HOUSE said: Was it posted earlier? If so I will delete nah, i was just teasing cuz 2-6 got repeated in your post(guessing copy/paste error). At least in my view.. hehe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, badassgixxer05 said: nah, i was just teasing cuz 2-6 got repeated in your post(guessing copy/paste error). At least in my view.. hehe I guess I am the only one that likes Suh. Reports are NE for a very reasonable deal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 52 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: Eagles sign LB Zach Brown to one-year contract By Herbie Teope Around The NFL Writer Published: May 3, 2019 at 09:34 a.m. Updated: May 3, 2019 at 09:55 a.m. Already mentioned in the OP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prissythecat Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Colin Kaepernick is not consider a top free agent? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurst44 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, HOUSE said: 5. Tre Boston, SBoston is only 26 and had a good season in Arizon last year—79 total tackles, three QB hits, three interceptions and nine passes defensed. While he may be bummed out that other teams don’t see the value, he’ll get his chance to prove them wrong. https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/05/03/remaining-free-agent-ranknigs-ziggy-ansah-ndamukong-suh-michael-crabtree Maybe teams are just put off Tre Boston, b/c he lets random gods at gas stations decide what teams he's gonna snub? Edited May 7, 2019 by thurst44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, prissythecat said: Colin Kaepernick is not consider a top free agent? Great replacement for Tom Brady 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills1212 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, badassgixxer05 said: nah, i was just teasing cuz 2-6 got repeated in your post(guessing copy/paste error). At least in my view.. hehe I was going to say, for about 5 sec.... i was SUPER confused lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D521646 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Put me down as one of the few here who is not excited about signing Ziggy... I say stay away.. Tim- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, D521646 said: Put me down as one of the few here who is not excited about signing Ziggy... I say stay away.. Tim- For the right money who cares? One year deal and hope he stays healthy and can at least be a situational pass rusher. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddiegoofball Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 A one year show me deal for Ziggy would be great. Our signings are pretty much all done so giving a chunk of our remaining 2019 cap space to Ziggy wouldn't hurt in a worst case scenario like him getting hurt or underperforming. Plus a one year deal gives Ziggy all the motivation in the world to give us a great year so he can get paid again. It's a low risk, high reward type of situation and we just happen to have a spot open in the DE rotation for a good pass rusher. With Shaq and Jerry in the last year of their deals and with Murphy easy to walk away from after the season, if the DEs don't perform to expectations, they are a candidate for the kind of nearly complete makeover the O-line got this spring. But adding Ziggy would create a pretty good DE rotation on paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 We really should make ziggy happen for the right price on a 1 year deal. I can’t imagine he’d even want a multi year deal at this point considering his value is at an all time low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Concern with Ziggy not being able to stay healthy should be a factor in contract Bills offer. Incentives should be included in games available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, NewEra said: We really should make ziggy happen for the right price on a 1 year deal. I can’t imagine he’d even want a multi year deal at this point considering his value is at an all time low. of course he wants one....it's probably not being offered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Jason Pierre Paul may miss the season after the car accident, more competition for Ansah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassgixxer05 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, TheTruthHurts said: Jason Pierre Paul may miss the season after the car accident, more competition for Ansah. That guy has the worst offseason luck i can ever remember.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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