FRANCHISE PLAYER: None.
TRANSITION PLAYER: None.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
--LB Monty Beisel has yet to show that he belongs and has played very little.
-- S Jack Brewer is worth having for depth but not likely to push for a starting job.
--DE Chris Cooper had moments when others fell to injuries but doesn't appear to be more than a mid-level backup.
--LB James Darling is a versatile veteran who has started inside and outside and is worth considering at journeyman pay despite his advancing years.
--LT Leonard Davis has been a career underachiever and the team probably was correct not to tag him and instead let him become unrestricted. He is big but has not lived up to big expectations.
--FS Robert Griffith nearly retired a year ago and now very likely will after a fine career. He has just run out of gas.
--WLB Orlando Huff has been the starter, but a disappointing performer who likely will be replaced.
--OL Chris Liwienski found a starting spot when the line came together late in the year and at the very least is a competent, versatile backup worth keeping.
--CB David Macklin may be toast after being in and out of the lineup twice for inconsistent play. He brings a nasty demeanor but he is small.
--S Hanik Milligan has a track record as one of the league's better special teams players -- he led the Cardinals in special-teams tackles -- and is worth retaining.
--RB Marcel Shipp, the team rushing leader three of the past five years primarily as a backup, is a serviceable banger but lacks breakaway speed. The team will look at re-signing him. He will have a job somewhere.
--CB Robert Tate has started in spots but always by default -- injuries or poor play by players ahead of him.
--OL Fred Wakefield can add value to a roster as a versatile backup inside or outside after making a successful transition from DE three years ago. He isn't, however, starter quality.
--PR/WR Troy Walters is worth keeping as an effective punt returner and fourth receiver who has more experience than the young speedsters who annually try to dislodge him.
RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
--C Nick Leckey was the starter at the end of the year when the unit finally played efficiently and should get a high tender.
--QB John Navarre was held in high esteem by the previous staff and is good enough to warrant at least a middle tender offer to continue to develop.
--C Alex Stepanovich started every game as a rookie and has since dropped off the charts to the extent that he'll probably be no more than a low tender candidate as a backup.
EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS
--TE Adam Bergen has been a part-time starter and has a future in the league.
--OL Rolando Cantu was the first Mexican national in the league but has developed slowly, to the extent that his future is questionable.
--DT Jonathan Lewis was drafted a year ago but signed for one year. He needs to gain some strength and keep working.
--RB Roger Robinson set NFL Europe rushing records but will need more time to develop before he's ready to challenge for playing time in the NFL.
PLAYERS RE-SIGNED: None.
PLAYERS ACQUIRED: None.
PLAYERS LOST: None.
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TRANSITION PLAYER: None.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
--LB Monty Beisel has yet to show that he belongs and has played very little.
-- S Jack Brewer is worth having for depth but not likely to push for a starting job.
--DE Chris Cooper had moments when others fell to injuries but doesn't appear to be more than a mid-level backup.
--LB James Darling is a versatile veteran who has started inside and outside and is worth considering at journeyman pay despite his advancing years.
--LT Leonard Davis has been a career underachiever and the team probably was correct not to tag him and instead let him become unrestricted. He is big but has not lived up to big expectations.
--FS Robert Griffith nearly retired a year ago and now very likely will after a fine career. He has just run out of gas.
--WLB Orlando Huff has been the starter, but a disappointing performer who likely will be replaced.
--OL Chris Liwienski found a starting spot when the line came together late in the year and at the very least is a competent, versatile backup worth keeping.
--CB David Macklin may be toast after being in and out of the lineup twice for inconsistent play. He brings a nasty demeanor but he is small.
--S Hanik Milligan has a track record as one of the league's better special teams players -- he led the Cardinals in special-teams tackles -- and is worth retaining.
--RB Marcel Shipp, the team rushing leader three of the past five years primarily as a backup, is a serviceable banger but lacks breakaway speed. The team will look at re-signing him. He will have a job somewhere.
--CB Robert Tate has started in spots but always by default -- injuries or poor play by players ahead of him.
--OL Fred Wakefield can add value to a roster as a versatile backup inside or outside after making a successful transition from DE three years ago. He isn't, however, starter quality.
--PR/WR Troy Walters is worth keeping as an effective punt returner and fourth receiver who has more experience than the young speedsters who annually try to dislodge him.
RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
--C Nick Leckey was the starter at the end of the year when the unit finally played efficiently and should get a high tender.
--QB John Navarre was held in high esteem by the previous staff and is good enough to warrant at least a middle tender offer to continue to develop.
--C Alex Stepanovich started every game as a rookie and has since dropped off the charts to the extent that he'll probably be no more than a low tender candidate as a backup.
EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS
--TE Adam Bergen has been a part-time starter and has a future in the league.
--OL Rolando Cantu was the first Mexican national in the league but has developed slowly, to the extent that his future is questionable.
--DT Jonathan Lewis was drafted a year ago but signed for one year. He needs to gain some strength and keep working.
--RB Roger Robinson set NFL Europe rushing records but will need more time to develop before he's ready to challenge for playing time in the NFL.
PLAYERS RE-SIGNED: None.
PLAYERS ACQUIRED: None.
PLAYERS LOST: None.
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