silvermike Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I just want to put the question out there: Who do you believe to be the top five FA moves made by any team since say, 1999, when we last went to the playoffs. Limited, I think, to players who were legitimately expected to be super stars, and not the sort of 'miracle move' of a guy coming from nowhere and dominating. Offhand, I can think of these: 1.) Willie Roaf, Chiefs 2.) La'Roi Glover, Cowboys 3.) Pat Williams, Vikings 4.) Stephen Davis, Panthers 5.) Jerry Rice, Raiders Ther's gotta be better, though, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 left out Drew Brees, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In space no one can hear Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I just want to put the question out there: Who do you believe to be the top five FA moves made by any team since say, 1999, when we last went to the playoffs. Limited, I think, to players who were legitimately expected to be super stars, and not the sort of 'miracle move' of a guy coming from nowhere and dominating. Offhand, I can think of these:1.) Willie Roaf, Chiefs 2.) La'Roi Glover, Cowboys 3.) Pat Williams, Vikings 4.) Stephen Davis, Panthers 5.) Jerry Rice, Raiders Ther's gotta be better, though, right? Even though I thought San Diego did the right thing by going with Rivers. Number one in my book is: Drew Brees. He helped revitilize the entire New Orleans franchise. He was the triggerman to a very exciting offense( that won games) and became a pillar in the community. We also have just seen the beginning of their success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Not sure I understand the criteria.....basically FA moves that were made where the player (who wasn't a superstar) ended up being as good as expected and it helped the team? Like a role-player? I'm kinda confused. Criteria aside, I don't think any of the one's listed are particularly noteworthy...maybe Roaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 I mean - every so often a team signs a scrub and it pays off - think the Panthers with Jake Delhomme. Just legitimately big-name signings, that worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinandjokin Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I'd throw Antoine Winfield in there. The Vikes paid out the ass for him, but he's continued his big-hitting ways in run support, and has tallied 11 INT's in 3 seasons there, after compiling only 6 INT's in 5 seasons in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Gun10 Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Kurt warner when signed by rams from the arena league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In space no one can hear Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Kurt warner when signed by rams from the arena league Good one! That also brings to mind Marc Bulger. The most underrated QB in the league IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 There really are two categories of free agents - one for guys like Warner and Bulger, who came out of nowhere to become stars. The other is for the guys I listed: established players who succeeded after their big payday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Was bored so I did some quick research.....some are better than others. In no particular order..... Dilfer to the Ravens and Brad Johnson to Tampa (both won the SB), Steve McNair to the Ravens has been pretty good, maybe Dillon to the Pats?, Warrick Dunn to ATL, Stallworth to NO, Ogunleye to CHI (was that a trade?), Hovan to TB (down in sacks but stayed consistant in tackles), London Fletcher to BUF, Corey Chavous to STL, Will Demps to NYG?, Rodney Harrison to NE, Milloy to BUF, Samari Rolle to BAL? Woodson to GB (8 INTs), Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 How about Reggie White to the Packers? Imo that was easily the best signing ever. Edit: I don't remember the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 Dilfer to the Ravens and Brad Johnson to Tampa (both won the SB),Steve McNair to the Ravens has been pretty good, maybe Dillon to the Pats?, Warrick Dunn to ATL, Stallworth to NO, (presuming you mean Eagles? Saints drafted him) Ogunleye to CHI (was that a trade?), Hovan to TB (down in sacks but stayed consistant in tackles), London Fletcher to BUF, Corey Chavous to STL, Will Demps to NYG?, Rodney Harrison to NE, Milloy to BUF, Samari Rolle to BAL? Woodson to GB (8 INTs), Bold moves are trades - Rodney Harrison probably deserves top five billing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 B'gals might be in the market for a vet CB. '04 Pro Bowl Tory James doesn't have the fast legs anymore, after giving the CIN club good service. He's wise to the leagues' qbs and wrs though... so might get another hitch somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 How about Reggie White to the Packers? Imo that was easily the best signing ever. Edit: I don't remember the year. In 1995 we signed Bryce Paup from GB and he went on to lead the league in sacks that year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I'd throw Antoine Winfield in there. The Vikes paid out the ass for him, but he's continued his big-hitting ways in run support, and has tallied 11 INT's in 3 seasons there, after compiling only 6 INT's in 5 seasons in Buffalo. Shows you what defensive line pressure can do, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quester74 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I just want to put the question out there: Who do you believe to be the top five FA moves made by any team since say, 1999, when we last went to the playoffs. Limited, I think, to players who were legitimately expected to be super stars, and not the sort of 'miracle move' of a guy coming from nowhere and dominating. Offhand, I can think of these:1.) Willie Roaf, Chiefs 2.) La'Roi Glover, Cowboys 3.) Pat Williams, Vikings 4.) Stephen Davis, Panthers 5.) Jerry Rice, Raiders Ther's gotta be better, though, right? Terrel Owens to Cowboys? Takeo Spikes to Bills? Jevon Kearse to Eagles? Adam Vinatieri to Colts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Good one! That also brings to mind Marc Bulger. The most underrated QB in the league IMHO I agree. And you know who gets my vote for most OVER rated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 In 1995 we signed Bryce Paup from GB and he went on to lead the league in sacks that year Then the next year we signed our Middle line backer from Detroit....what a front seven we had those years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In space no one can hear Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I agree. And you know who gets my vote for most OVER rated. LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuile Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 What about T.O to the Eagles? Yeah, he killed them, but they finally went to the Super Bowl with him. Drew Bledsoe to the Cowboys ... I kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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