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| Cedric Benson had 227 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns in 2 games against the Browns last year. |
Cedric Benson
Cedric Benson is the best free agent left. He's the definition of a workhorse back, who grinds it out to the end of every play. He's had three straight seasons of 1,000 rushing yards, and had the Steelers and the Ravens in his division. While he may have some off the field issues, I would pick him up in a second if I was a GM. In a radio interview, Benson got very emotional about his situation, saying he misses football and just wants to play. Even with the NFL becoming more and more of a passing league, there are still a few teams who are in need of exactly what Benson would bring to the table. The Raiders seem to be the lead suitor so far, and with their newly acquired Mike Goodson injured, CedBen might be headed to Oakland after all. However, for some reason I can't figure out, this strong veteran still remains without a home.
potential suitors: Raiders, Packers, Jets, Redskins
Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant only had 559 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns last season, although to be fair he was lining up behind Aaron Rodgers. He shows spurts of athleticism here and there, but it seems he has lost his explosiveness he used to have a few years ago. Like Cedric Benson though, there seem to be many teams still looking for a running back to at least split carries with someone, something Ryan Grant seems willing to do.
potential suitors: Lions, Raiders, Jets, Colts
Plaxico Burress
As one of the more risky free agents available this offseason, Plaxico Burress is still without a team. His eight touchdown receptions last season seem to be a fluke. He isn't as strong as he used to be, isn't as dynamic, and definitely isn't as fast. He is also reportedly asking for too much money to be played only as a 3rd or 4th receiving option, which is all he'll probably be. The only way he will get back in the NFL is if he lowers that price floor.
potential suitors: Steelers, Bills, Jets, Cowboys
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In 2011, Jeremy Shockey had his best ypc average(12.3)
since 2005.
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Jeremy Shockey
Jeremy Shockey has made many great free agent decisions in the past, winning two championships with two different teams. Now he has another choice to make. The Panthers still seem to want him, and his price is the same as it was for them a year ago, but Shockey's stats have dropped since a year ago. Granted he was sharing snaps with tight end Greg Olsen, but 455 receiving yards and 4 receiving touchdowns with 2 fumbles in 2011 isn't enough for the new Cam-led Panthers. He had a meeting with the Eagles scheduled, but that has been delayed. If Philadelphia decides they want him however, and he decides they want him, it would be another great move by the tough, eagle-tattoo bearing tight end, and could, possibly, win him another ring.
potential suitors: Eagles, Vikings
Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai's situation in the NFL has to have been at least somewhat frustrating. After being thought of as a last resort player in Indianapolis, he goes to a new team, New England, which happens to not really have much of a rushing game either. He is getting more and more injury prone, and after being signed and then quitting on the Patriots this offseason (a team somewhat in need of a running back with the departure of Ben-Jarvus Green-Ellis, although Stevan Ridley seems to be proving my earlier article correct), Addai could be watching football games this season on the TV, rather than from the sidelines.
potential suitors: Lions
Donovan McNabb
Donovan McNabb had 1,026 passing yards in six games last year with the Vikings. That's an average of 171 passing yards per game. The once great Eagles quarterback now seems almost unrecognizable on the field, but is making sure he gets recognized off the field with his many rants and negative quotes. With more and more young and promising quarterbacks coming out of the draft, McNabb may have difficulty finding a team that wants his advice and skills.
potential suitors: Cardinals
Mike Sims-Walker
The Tennessee Titans worked out the 6'2" wideout about two weeks ago, and based on the absence of offers, it seems like it didn't go too well. With his motivation on the field waning, his skills lacking, and an increasing abundance of receivers in the NFL, his days at least as a starter seem to be over.
potential suitors: Titans, Texans
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| Charlie Peprah had 2 interceptions, this one returned for a touchdown, in week 9 of 2011 against the Chargers. |
Charlie Peprah
Peprah has yet to get any looks from teams after being released by the Green Bay Packers in late July. He is very hit or miss in coverage, is a less than average tackler, but insists that he'll be back on the field, and I would love to see him there. Even with the lack of fame, you would expect there to be some kind of market for someone who has had seven interceptions over the past two seasons.
potential suitors: Buccaneers, Eagles, Lions
Aaron Kampman
After some great seasons in Green Bay, Aaron Kampman signed a 4-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He tore his ACL after appearing in eight games for them in 2010, and other injuries kept him sidelined for most of 2011. Unfortunately, 10-year veteran Kampman has probably set his last foot on the gridiron.
potential suitors: none
