Early FA Thoughts Cardinals

[Catfish]

At the FS position, I like Rahim Moore of Denver. He nearly lost a leg to amputation from acute compartment syndrome in 2013. He came back very strong in 2014 with 49 tackles, and 4 interceptions, and two forced fumbles. Denver has a large number of FA's, (with sparse CAP room), and will not likely keep Moore. He could be a VERY reasonable signing, (that could also be the long term answer at FS for the Cardinals.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Gambo has been pretty adimit that they will kick the tires on Lynch and Gore.

Lynch would be my #1 target.

 

[GatorAZ]

Lynch would be my #1 target.

Other than being annoying as hell I can't think of a better on-the-field fit that Marshawn Lynch.

 

[Bodha]

Honestly none of them. Id much rather lean heavy on the draft.



If I had to pick one, on the cheap, CJ Spiller.

We need a thumper RB in the draft anyways, but I think a healthy spiller is an upgrade on Ellington as the speed back

 

[Hypothesis]

Other than being annoying as hell I can't think of a better on-the-field fit that Marshawn Lynch.

Despite him playing for a divisional rival, I've always been a fan of his play style. I love the physicality he brings. Would love to see him here.

The Az weather might even help to alleviate his back trouble.

He's going to ask for a lot of money though.

 

[DoTheDew]

I'd rather target a power back than someone like Spiller. I'm tired of having no confidence that we can get first downs on 3rd and 1 and I feel like Williams is more than adequate as our emergency Ellington replacement.

At the other positions: look for guys at or over 30 who are likely to get cut or be available for cheap. This is where Keim has excelled in free agency thus far and will be especially true with our limited cap flexibility this year.

 

[Snakester]

Steve Wisneiuski and Orlando Franklin would be awesome. Add Orakpo and either Gore or Lynch and that would be good.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

I will post mine later,

I am 100% agree with Byron Maxwell being at the top of the CB, that is where I have him, too.

 

[slanidrac16]

Too many good RB's in college to spend big money on Lynch or Gore. Lot of miles on those guys.

 

[don7031]

Walter Football does the leg work for us: http://walterfootball.com/freeagents2015OT.php

Lacking cap room the Cardinals aren't in play for the elite players. But they have more needs than can be filled by the draft and free agents are much more of a know quantity.

 

[BigRedRage]

Gambo has been pretty adimit that they will kick the tires on Lynch and Gore.

I would, if they dont want big big money. With them Andre could go back to doing what he does best in a sproles type role.

 

[NJCardFan]

I saw an article today that speculated Ryan Matthews (RB - San Diego) could be a value pickup in the mold that Keim likes. He missed a lot of time this year with an ankle injury.

Do you really want to bring in another fragile running back with fumble issues? C'mon.

 

[Cards_Campos]

I was strongly considering Matthews. Good call!

Do we really need a guy who is never healthy? . I am a huge Legarrant Blount fan. He wants the ball. He runs hard. And he is a load.

 

[Cards_Campos]

Lol good post njcard. I didn't see it when I responded

 

[D-Dogg]

Would love Lynch...he's a monster and could keep churning clock.

 

[MadCardDisease]

For each of the need positions, I am going to offer my selections for Option A FA, Option B FA and Sleeper/Project FA:

RB:

A: Shane Vereen, NE.

B: C.J. Spiller, BUF

S: Jacquizz Rodgers, ATL

WR:

A: Randall Cobb, GB

B: Torrey Smith, BAL

S: Denarius Moore, OAK

TE:

A: Jordan Cameron, CLE

B. Jermaine Gresham, CIN

S: Virgil Green, DEN

G:

A: Mike Iupati, SF

B: Orlando Franklin, DEN

S: A.Q. Shipley, IND

OLB:

A: Jason Worilds, PIT

B: Brian Orakpo, WAS

S: Derrick Morgan, TEN

ILB:

A: David Harris, NYJ

B: Rolando McClain, DAL

S: Nate Irving, DEN

CB:

A: Byron Maxwell, SEA

B: Kareem Jackson, HOU, Buster Skrine, CLE

S: Davon House, GB

Your choices?

I can't see the Cardinals signing any of these big name Free Agents. Where would the money come from that would be needed to sign these guys?