The NFL
Christmas season began Wednesday when free agency began. I love this time in which
I follow twitter real close along reading different web sites to see who goes
where and what money was agreed on.
The NFC
North in the early stages saw the Vikings sign most of their own free agents
and on Thursday signed the first free agent not on last year’s roster. Matt
Cassel has agreed to a contract. I really like the signing bringing a veteran
quarterback in. The playoff loss in Green Bay had to help the decision in
bringing in a veteran. I still hope the Vikes keep Joe Webb and get him some
more work in minicamp and training camp.
The Vikings
did lose free agent linebacker, Jasper Brinkley to the Arizona Cardinals. I was
disappointed after last season having 99 tackles and showing promise for a
bright future.It would have been nice to see him progress in purple but now all
I can say is good luck, Jasper.
The Chicago
Bears had major offensive line issues last season so this week the team signed former
Saint, Jermon Bushrod to play tackle for Chicago. They also added a tight end
former Giant, Martellus Bennett for another weapon for Jay Cutler.
The Detroit
Lions made a big signing when they signed Reggie Bush. This is a concerning signing
for the Vikings as they will really need to play close attention to Bush who is
very good at catching balls out of the backfield. It was a signing good for the
Lions but not for the rest of the division.
In looking
at the rest of the league it seems any time a team wins a Super Bowl the team
gets dismantled. The Baltimore Ravens are feeling the wrath this week. Ray
Lewis announced his retirement with the assumption that Dannell Ellerbe would
be the heir to play middle linebacker. The shocking news came when Ellerbe accepted
the Miami Dolphins offer. Paul Krueger who I had read would be a priority to
resign left for Cleveland Browns. Cary Willliams who started all 16 games as a
defensive back for Baltimore went to the Giants. Anquan Boldin, wide receiver
was dealt to the 49ers. Ed Reed long time star safety is on the market as well
as he is visiting Houston Friday. This team has been so defensive minded has
taken some huge blows. Will this team be able to recover and continue their
winning ways?
New England
quarterback Tom Brady restructures to free up some money with people like his
favorite receiver Wes Welker a free agent. I believe this was my shock of the
week when Denver signed Welker to a 2 year contract. I really liked Denver last
year and it is my opinion that this move may make them the team to beat in the
AFC. I realize the secondary is a concern especially the way the season ended
against the Ravens.
New England
then signs Danny Amendola to a contract to replace Welker. It is not a surprise
a receiver was signed so soon to replace Welker but the money Amendola got was
my shocker. He got more money than Welker who has two years in a row gone over
100 receptions with 122 and 118.
New England
signed free agent former Seahawk, Leon Washington, kick return specialist who
is no stranger to scoring touchdowns. The NFC West I am sure is not
disappointed he is gone as well as the Vikings who travel to Seattle later this
year.
Atlanta
Falcons who I believe are already strong got just that much better when they
signed free agent running back former Ram, Steven Jackson. What a present for
the Falcons fans.
A surprise to
me was when I saw free agent running back, Shonn Greene sign with the Tennessee
Titans. Greene comes from the Jets and signs with a team that already has Chris
Johnson. It just seemed he would want to go to a team where he could be the
number one running back.
It has only
been a few days in to free agency and so far big bucks and shocking
developments is the theme.
Thanks for
reading
Purplestick
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