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    * I've highlighted in gree the players I think the EAGLES would make runs at. Moss being the suprise if it happens.

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    1. Asante Samuel, CB, New England Patriots: He is a premier corner who is coming off an All-Pro season. He will get the biggest contract on the market.

    2. Antwan Odom, DE, Tennessee Titans: In a league starved for pass rushers, here's a 26-year old coming off an eight-sack season. The Titans will be hard-pressed to keep him considering they will have to franchise Haynesworth.

    3. Randy Moss, WR, New England Patriots: I love the way he plays. But he turns 31 this week and one has to wonder how he'll be as a player in another system, without the peer pressure to toe the line. The Pats might still franchise him, but that's not a definite.

    4. Corey Williams, DT, Green Bay Packers: This 27-year-old is one of the better young players available. At 312 pounds, he can hold up against the run, and he has 14 sacks over the past two seasons.

    5. Lance Briggs, LB, Chicago Bears: The Bears would love to keep him but they can't franchise him, so he will hit the market. He's coming off a heck of a season and should cash in on it.

    6. Flozell Adams, T, Dallas Cowboys: After a so-so year in 2006, he played well last season. Was it a money push? The Cowboys would love to have him back, but only at the right price.

    7. Justin Smith, DE, Cincinnati Bengals: He had only two sacks last season, which hurts his marketability. But he's a better player than that. In a league looking for pass rushers, he will get overpaid some.

    8. Alan Faneca, G, Pittsburgh Steelers: If he were four years younger, he'd be even higher. He played at a really high level last season after a so-so 2006. But at 31, how much more does he have left?

    9. Bernard Berrian, WR, Chicago Bears: He had a little case of the drops last season, but his deep speed is enticing. He's the next-best deep threat on the market after Moss.

    10. Michael Turner, RB, San Diego Chargers: I'm not big on paying running backs who played with other teams, but he will get his money. He'll give his new team two or three good years. There's already wear and tear on the tires.

    11. Jacob Bell, G, Tennessee Titans: He has developed into a power player for the Titans. He is part of a good offensive line that doesn't get the attention it deserves. He has 31 starts the past two seasons.

    12. Gibril Wilson, S, New York Giants: He is coming off a good playoff run that probably upped his value. He led the Giants in tackles in two playoff games. He is a physical safety with range.

    13. Ken Hamlin, S, Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys signed him to a one-year deal and he responded with a Pro Bowl season. That's cashing in. He is a big hitter who played better against the pass last season than he did when he was with Seattle.

    14. Ryan Lilja, G, Indianapolis Colts: He has developed into a good player the past two years and he is a big reason the Colts' running game has improved. The way guards got paid last year, he will get his this time around.

    15. Bryant Johnson, WR, Arizona Cardinals: He is the third receiver in Arizona, so bringing him back is a luxury. The Cardinals want to keep him but it might be tough. He has good speed. He caught 46 passes and made eight starts last season.

    16. Drayton Florence, CB, San Diego Chargers: He lost his starting job to Antonio Cromartie, but played well as a nickel corner after that. With teams searching for corners to match up against the spread offenses, he should be a wanted commodity.

    17. D.J. Hackett, WR, Seattle Seahawks: He played in only six games due to injury, but he is 26 and was being counted on as a big part of the Seattle offense. In one three-game span in November, he had 23 catches for 294 yards and three scores.

    18. Calvin Pace, LB, Arizona Cardinals: The former defensive end moved to linebacker and responded with a 6½-sack season. He also showed he has the foot speed to play the position.

    19. Tommy Kelly, DT, Oakland Raiders: Before tearing an ACL, he was a quality starter for the Raiders, a player on the upswing. If he can show that the knee is rehabbing right, he will get a nice deal. The team that signs him will be getting a good defensive lineman.

    20. Travis LaBoy, DE, Tennessee Titans: He was used mostly as a speed rusher and had six sacks. Injuries have held him back, but he's only 26. He plays with a lot of effort.

    21. Jerry Porter, WR, Oakland Raiders: He had 44 catches last season in a bad offense, but averaged 16 yards per catch. At 29, he still has some good football left. He will be free when the period opens after opting out of his contract.

    22. Rex Grossman, QB, Chicago Bears: In a quarterback-famished league, he's bound to get some action. Grossman did lead a team to the Super Bowl two years ago. Maybe a new team will be good for him.

    23. Jamal Lewis, RB, Cleveland Browns: He signed a one-year deal with the Browns and surprised a lot of people -- me included -- with a big season. But can he expect a long-term deal after eight years as an NFL running back? For a season or two, he could be a bargain.

    24. Kawika Mitchell, LB, New York Giants: He's another player who took a one-year deal and will now cash in. Mitchell exceeded a lot of expectations for the Giants

    25. Eugene Wilson, S, New England Patriots: He has started 55 games the past five seasons, playing both corner and safety. He started six games last season and has range for a team looking for a free safety.

    26. Stacy Andrews, T-G, Cincinnati Bengals: He can play both guard and tackle and filled in nicely last year when injuries hit Willie Anderson. Andrews moved to right tackle and played well.

    27. Julius Jones, RB, Dallas Cowboys: He lost his starting job by season's end to Marion Barber. The Cowboys will let Jones walk. Can he be a decent starter? Yes. But if he's asking for mega-money he might be in for a shock.

    28. Josh Brown, K, Seattle Seahawks: Brown made 28 of 34 field-goal attempts, his misses all coming from outside 40 yards, two from outside 50. I don't normally put kickers on the list, but he's worth a look.

    29. Sean Locklear, RT, Seattle Seahawks: He has 42 starts the past three seasons at right tackle. In a league where there aren't a lot of them, he has some value. He's another 26-year-old player.

    30. Maurice Williams, T-G, Jacksonville Jaguars: He was benched as the team's right tackle this season when the Jags signed Tony Pashos, but Williams played well when he started the final two months at guard. He can play both positions, which will help his value.

    31. Max Starks, T, Pittsburgh Steelers: He was a starter at right tackle in the Super Bowl season of 2005 and in 2006, but lost his job this season in camp. When injuries hit, he moved to left tackle and played well. He's a huge man at 6-8 and 335 pounds. He did end the season on IR with a knee injury, but it isn't serious.

    32. Jake Scott, G, Indianapolis Colts: He has started 48 games the past three seasons for a good offense. And he's only 26. At 290 pounds, he's not big enough to play in all systems.
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  • #2
    Re: Top 32 Free Agents

    I gotta think that at this point in his career Moss realizes that NE is his home even if below market value.NE will find a way to keep him.
    Go out and get Odom & Berriam and I'm a happy camper.
    Just give me ONE before I go!

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    • #3
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      If I'm the Birds - I get the top 2 on the list and get a WR via trade. Off-season is then done until the draft.

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      • #4
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        Wait, is Marcus Trufant a free agent? Why isn't he on this list? One name I haven't heard mentioned is DJ Hackett - I think the Seahawks will keep him because they're pretty high on him, but the guy's shown a LOT of talent in limited playing time over the last two years, injuries sunk his 2007 but he put up nice numbers when he was on the field. He's got height, hands, and can go deep. I think he could wind up a real steal for the team that signs him. I'd much rather go after him than Bryant Johnson, and he'll cost much less than Berrian.

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        • #5
          Re: Top 32 Free Agents

          If we only get Odom, it will be a successful free agency period for the Eagles!
          "Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein." - Joe Theismann



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          • #6
            Re: Top 32 Free Agents

            I think DJ could be a target. He knows the WCO, has shown good production and because of the injuries may be a little cheaper. I could see that as our WR upgrade.

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            • #7
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              If we can afford it, DT Corey Williams would be a nice addition to the DT rotation.If Justin Smith is interested in staying close to home and isn't too pricey I could see him here.Berrian, Bryant Johnson and I hate to admit it , but I like Jerry Porter.He might be a good soldier in the right situation.
              We're looking for people that are fundamentally different,” vice president of player personnel Andy Weidl said Saturday night. “The love and passion for football, it's non-negotiable. They're caring, their character, they do the right thing persistently, and they have a relentless playing style that you can see on tape. The motor, it burns hot. You see them finishing plays. They have a team-first mentality. They're selfless individuals.

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              • #8
                Re: Top 32 Free Agents

                I could see the Eagles targetting your suggested players, but IMO Moss will either give the Pats the hometown discount or be tagged.

                I think Odom, Bell, Stacy Andrews, Florence, Hackett or Bryant Johnson will be in for visits at Novacare.

                I have heard some Jaguars fans on sports talk radio calling in and touting Odom too. The consensus seems to be that they would like to see him in teal and black, as that would wound a division rival. When exactly does free agency start, anyway?

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                • #9
                  Re: Top 32 Free Agents

                  Originally posted by musicman
                  If we can afford it, DT Corey Williams would be a nice addition to the DT rotation.If Justin Smith is interested in staying close to home and isn't too pricey I could see him here.Berrian, Bryant Johnson and I hate to admit it , but I like Jerry Porter.He might be a good soldier in the right situation.
                  The Bengals are said to be dangling the tag over Smith's head once again. I think he was tagged last year, too. IMO the eagles should avoid Porter. If not for his alleged attitude issues, then for his inconsistency. True, the raiders' QB picture has not been the picture of consistency itself, but IMO he is too much of a boom-or-bust proposition.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Top 32 Free Agents

                    I thought that D.J. Hackett would be the birds FA target as well, young, can stretch the field etc., but with D. Branch getting knee surgery I'm sure the Seachickens will do all they can to keep Hackett.
                    Stand for the flag you assholes!

                    Eagles, Flyers Phillies fan since 1977. GO O'S!!

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                    • #11
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                      I see Berrian as another Donte Stallworth or Kevin Curtis, which means a nice receiver but not a true "stud".

                      I don't want the Eagles to overpay, unless it is a definate upgrade. I am not sold on Berrian.

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                      • #12
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                        Bengals say they might tag OT-OG Stacy Andrews:

                        http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ ... 40395/1066

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                        • #13
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                          http://oak.scout.com/a.z?s=66&p=2&c=721 ... 21820.html

                          I'd like to see the Eagles try to get this guy (Nnamdi Asomugha on the Raiders). I think opponents only threw at him about 30 times this past year. And he is 6'2" and 210lbs. He will match up well with anyone including the taller receivers.

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                          • #14
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                            Cards tag OLB Dansby. Wonder if this means anything on the Fitzgerald front?
                            http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7798 ... -LB-Dansby

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                            • #15
                              Re: Top 32 Free Agents

                              Originally posted by ThoughtProcess
                              Cards tag OLB Dansby. Wonder if this means anything on the Fitzgerald front?
                              http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7798 ... -LB-Dansby
                              Might (just guessing here) mean that they feel good about getting a new deal done............................

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