More UFA Cardinals Targets

[Mitch]

I've been sorting through the free agents looking for players who could be nice, reasonably priced fits for the Cardinals. Here are some of the players I am particularly intrigued with:

CB Walter Thurmond (SEA)---has the length and cover ability---strong worker.

WR Jacoby Ford (OAK)---rare speed and untapped potential, slowed by injury, but now healthy and shouldn't command much more than the minimum veteran salary.

LB Dane Fletcher (NE)---would be such a good fit as a nickel LB (sub in for Minter)---has good speed and cover ability---good blitzer---very good STs player.

SS Major Wright (CHI)---box safety who can cover.

SS Mike Adams (DEN)---box safety who can cover.

RB Ronnie Brown (SD)---was so impressed with him in SD last year---still has the quick feet and bounce---would be a nice complimentary veteran addition to a young RB unit.

OLB Shaun Phillips (DEN)---wanted him last year---had 10 sacks for the Broncos---you can never have enough pass rushers and at his price he's a bargain.

T Marshall Newhouse (GB)---still young and has many starts under his belt---played LT in GB when Brian Baluga was injured, but is better at RT and could emerge as one of the better RTs in the NFL.

34DE Alex Carrington (BUF)---just the kind of athlete who could find a strong niche in Todd Bowles' front 3 rotation.

DE Corey Wooten (CHI)---he's been a 43 DE in Chicago, but could thrive as a 34DE and nickel pass rusher.

QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (TEN)---played well versus us last year and has valuable experience---seems like an ideal #2---and seeing as Drew Stanton has such little playing experience, maybe it would be good to have a proven #2 in the mix.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

You make some of those guys sound like it's really worth bringing them in.

I don't know as much about them as you, but I agree these are the kind of players we need to look at to improve our roster.

Phillips and Thurmond really sound like they would fit in here

FO still has many moves to make this offseason and the plan looks good so far.

Maybe SK will read this thread.

 

[overseascardfan]

Three guys I hope ARZ looks at are: Charles Brown, Marshall Newhouse & Chris Clemons (the SS). DRC is a pipe dream but he is at the top of my wish list. Give me Newhouse, Clemons & DRC and ARZ's FA would be perfect. Would just need a pass rusher and depth in the draft.

 

[jerseycard]

I've been sorting through the free agents looking for players who could be nice, reasonably priced fits for the Cardinals. Here are some of the players I am particularly intrigued with:

CB Walter Thurmond (SEA)---has the length and cover ability---strong worker.

WR Jacoby Ford (OAK)---rare speed and untapped potential, slowed by injury, but now healthy and shouldn't command much more than the minimum veteran salary.

LB Dane Fletcher (NE)---would be such a good fit as a nickel LB (sub in for Minter)---has good speed and cover ability---good blitzer---very good STs player.

SS Major Wright (CHI)---box safety who can cover.

SS Mike Adams (DEN)---box safety who can cover.

RB Ronnie Brown (SD)---was so impressed with him in SD last year---still has the quick feet and bounce---would be a nice complimentary veteran addition to a young RB unit.

OLB Shaun Phillips (DEN)---wanted him last year---had 10 sacks for the Broncos---you can never have enough pass rushers and at his price he's a bargain.

T Marshall Newhouse (GB)---still young and has many starts under his belt---played LT in GB when Brian Baluga was injured, but is better at RT and could emerge as one of the better RTs in the NFL.

34DE Alex Carrington (BUF)---just the kind of athlete who could find a strong niche in Todd Bowles' front 3 rotation.

DE Corey Wooten (CHI)---he's been a 43 DE in Chicago, but could thrive as a 34DE and nickel pass rusher.

QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (TEN)---played well versus us last year and has valuable experience---seems like an ideal #2---and seeing as Drew Stanton has such little playing experience, maybe it would be good to have a proven #2 in the mix.

not for nothing I want nobody from that incredibly bad Chicago Bears defense

 

[RugbyMuffin]

I've been sorting through the free agents looking for players who could be nice, reasonably priced fits for the Cardinals. Here are some of the players I am particularly intrigued with:

CB Walter Thurmond (SEA)---has the length and cover ability---strong worker.

WR Jacoby Ford (OAK)---rare speed and untapped potential, slowed by injury, but now healthy and shouldn't command much more than the minimum veteran salary.

LB Dane Fletcher (NE)---would be such a good fit as a nickel LB (sub in for Minter)---has good speed and cover ability---good blitzer---very good STs player.

SS Major Wright (CHI)---box safety who can cover.

SS Mike Adams (DEN)---box safety who can cover.

RB Ronnie Brown (SD)---was so impressed with him in SD last year---still has the quick feet and bounce---would be a nice complimentary veteran addition to a young RB unit.

OLB Shaun Phillips (DEN)---wanted him last year---had 10 sacks for the Broncos---you can never have enough pass rushers and at his price he's a bargain.

T Marshall Newhouse (GB)---still young and has many starts under his belt---played LT in GB when Brian Baluga was injured, but is better at RT and could emerge as one of the better RTs in the NFL.

34DE Alex Carrington (BUF)---just the kind of athlete who could find a strong niche in Todd Bowles' front 3 rotation.

DE Corey Wooten (CHI)---he's been a 43 DE in Chicago, but could thrive as a 34DE and nickel pass rusher.

QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (TEN)---played well versus us last year and has valuable experience---seems like an ideal #2---and seeing as Drew Stanton has such little playing experience, maybe it would be good to have a proven #2 in the mix.

I could add a few to that list:

Donald Penn, OT - If possible to get him on a "prove it contract", I say the Cardinals do it. He visited the Raiders and didn't sign, and is now visiting the Vikings for the possibility to play RT for them. So, that is open

Will Witherspoon, ILB - He is older, slower, but Dansby was going to be the same age. We will need some insurance because of Daryl Washington's legal issues. I think he would, at the very least, provide some insurance.

Least we forget, we currently only have one nose tackle:

- Ryan Pickett
- Isaac Sopoga
- Terrance Cody
- Pat Sims
- Antonio Johnson

There are also a few cornerbacks that may be around post-draft:

- Carlos Rogers
- Antione "Game Ball" Cason
- Rasean Mathis
- Dunta Robinson
- Mike Jenkins

 

[Mitch]

I could add a few to that list:

Donald Penn, OT - If possible to get him on a "prove it contract", I say the Cardinals do it. He visited the Raiders and didn't sign, and is now visiting the Vikings for the possibility to play RT for them. So, that is open

Will Witherspoon, ILB - He is older, slower, but Dansby was going to be the same age. We will need some insurance because of Daryl Washington's legal issues. I think he would, at the very least, provide some insurance.

Least we forget, we currently only have one nose tackle:

- Ryan Pickett
- Isaac Sopoga
- Terrance Cody
- Pat Sims
- Antonio Johnson

There are also a few cornerbacks that may be around post-draft:

- Carlos Rogers
- Antione "Game Ball" Cason
- Rasean Mathis
- Dunta Robinson
- Mike Jenkins

Good stuff, Ruggs.

 

[GuernseyCard]

Combining OLB Shaun Phillips (DEN) with Abraham could work for a year.

 

[WildBB]

Combining OLB Shaun Phillips (DEN) with Abraham could work for a year.

Phillips can still get after it, just like Abraham.

I still think we'd do well drafting an OLB early this year however.

 

[WildBB]

I could add a few to that list:

Donald Penn, OT - If possible to get him on a "prove it contract", I say the Cardinals do it. He visited the Raiders and didn't sign, and is now visiting the Vikings for the possibility to play RT for them. So, that is open

Will Witherspoon, ILB - He is older, slower, but Dansby was going to be the same age. We will need some insurance because of Daryl Washington's legal issues. I think he would, at the very least, provide some insurance.

Least we forget, we currently only have one nose tackle:

- Ryan Pickett
- Isaac Sopoga
- Terrance Cody
- Pat Sims
- Antonio Johnson

There are also a few cornerbacks that may be around post-draft:

- Carlos Rogers
- Antione "Game Ball" Cason
- Rasean Mathis
- Dunta Robinson
- Mike Jenkins

Also could use another vet ILB. We don't know what DW status will be for awhile. Minter is a brand new starter and we don't know how well he'll hold up.

 

[GuernseyCard]

Phillips can still get after it, just like Abraham.

I still think we'd do well drafting an OLB early this year however.

Agree on getting younger, but I wouldn't pass on proven.

 

[GuernseyCard]

Also could use another vet ILB. We don't know what DW status will be for awhile. Minter is a brand new starter and we don't know how well he'll hold up.

Angerer is available.

 

[overseascardfan]

I could add a few to that list:

Donald Penn, OT - If possible to get him on a "prove it contract", I say the Cardinals do it. He visited the Raiders and didn't sign, and is now visiting the Vikings for the possibility to play RT for them. So, that is open

Will Witherspoon, ILB - He is older, slower, but Dansby was going to be the same age. We will need some insurance because of Daryl Washington's legal issues. I think he would, at the very least, provide some insurance.

Least we forget, we currently only have one nose tackle:

- Ryan Pickett
- Isaac Sopoga
- Terrance Cody
- Pat Sims
- Antonio Johnson

There are also a few cornerbacks that may be around post-draft:

- Carlos Rogers
- Antione "Game Ball" Cason
- Rasean Mathis
- Dunta Robinson
- Mike Jenkins

I would prefer either Newhouse or Charles Brown over Penn because they are both younger and would come cheaper.

I agree with the need for a stop gap veteran ILB until the Washington situation becomes clearer.

I thought ARZ re-signed Ta'mau, if not then of your list I like Pat Sims.

As for the veteran CB's on your list, they are all on the wrong side of 30 (except Jenkins). It looks like ARZ will pass on DRC and the other Cromartie so I would rather re-sign Cason (did not realize he is 6'1 which is the size of DB ARZ is looking for) and bring in Mike Jenkins. Maybe draft a CB for depth.

Right now ARZ really needs a RT, pass rusher, CB & SS. They could wait until the draft to fill these needs but there are FA options still available but the FA market is drying up real fast to where I don't think there will be any notable players left after the draft like last year.

 

[Duckjake]

Also could use another vet ILB. We don't know what DW status will be for awhile. Minter is a brand new starter and we don't know how well he'll hold up.

Not just because of Minter or DWash legal status we only have 3 ILBs on the roster right now. An injury and Demens is the starter with zero backups.

Dane Fletcher would be a good backup but he was talking to Tampa earlier this week so may be going there. Marvin Mitchell of the Vikings and Parys Harrelson of NO are also available and could be good #4's. Mitchell filled in for Desmond Bishop last season. Bishop is also available but has knee issues as does Angerer.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

I thought ARZ re-signed Ta'mau, if not then of your list I like Pat Sims.

The Cardinals did sign Alameda Ta'amu, but he is going to be out till at least a 1/4 of the way through the season since he was injured so late last season.

Thus they are going to need someone to rotate in with Williams.

 

[Shane]

How much cap space is left?

 

[seesred]

I like the direction and the type of players you noted. Please talk to the FO and lend your knowledge to them as well as us.
Thanks
GBR
40

 

[GuernseyCard]

How much cap space is left?

$8.9m to use through to June 1st.

Total of $13.4m when considering the Colledge June 1st designation.

 

[Cardiac]

$8.9m to use through to June 1st.

Total of $13.4m when considering the Colledge June 1st designation.

That's a lot more than I thought with all the signings, good news!!

Colledge's CAP savings basically pays for the Rookie draft pool, right?

 

[Cardiac]

I've been sorting through the free agents looking for players who could be nice, reasonably priced fits for the Cardinals. Here are some of the players I am particularly intrigued with:

CB Walter Thurmond (SEA)---has the length and cover ability---strong worker.

SK definitely needs to bring in a CB or two. How about re-signing Cason?

WR Jacoby Ford (OAK)---rare speed and untapped potential, slowed by injury, but now healthy and shouldn't command much more than the minimum veteran salary.

I think we have enough bodies at WR. Maybe if SK doesn't draft a speed WR then bring in another.

LB Dane Fletcher (NE)---would be such a good fit as a nickel LB (sub in for Minter)---has good speed and cover ability---good blitzer---very good STs player.

If he can play ILB then heck yes.

SS Major Wright (CHI)---box safety who can cover.

SS Mike Adams (DEN)---box safety who can cover.

We do need another SS in the mix so if they can cover then yes.

RB Ronnie Brown (SD)---was so impressed with him in SD last year---still has the quick feet and bounce---would be a nice complimentary veteran addition to a young RB unit.

No thanks, we have enough RB's since we very well might draft one, the value will be there for one late in the draft.

OLB Shaun Phillips (DEN)---wanted him last year---had 10 sacks for the Broncos---you can never have enough pass rushers and at his price he's a bargain.

I've been screaming of a OLBer who can rush the passer but I'd much prefer it be a draftee.

T Marshall Newhouse (GB)---still young and has many starts under his belt---played LT in GB when Brian Baluga was injured, but is better at RT and could emerge as one of the better RTs in the NFL.

I still believe Massie and or Sowell are the answer at RT. Do I recall recent rumblings of BASK looking to bring in a RT, if so then maybe Newhouse is an option.

34DE Alex Carrington (BUF)---just the kind of athlete who could find a strong niche in Todd Bowles' front 3 rotation.

If we bring him in does that mean we won't draft a DE this year since we would be overloaded at the position?

DE Corey Wooten (CHI)---he's been a 43 DE in Chicago, but could thrive as a 34DE and nickel pass rusher.

QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (TEN)---played well versus us last year and has valuable experience---seems like an ideal #2---and seeing as Drew Stanton has such little playing experience, maybe it would be good to have a proven #2 in the mix.

Nope, Fitzpatrick is a solid back up but I'm going to trust BA that Stanton can win games for us if need be.

Nice list of options and I'm sure you are not advocating we bring in most or all of this UFA's. At some point I want SK to have compensatory picks to play with in the draft so I want the least amount of UFA's signed as possible.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

How much cap space is left?

I think I saw 11 million or something like that so about 6 + rookies

NONE, I repeat, NONE of the players I have on my list I would pay a lot for. These are all 1 year, "prove it" players, IMO.

 

[john h]

You make some of those guys sound like it's really worth bringing them in.

I don't know as much about them as you, but I agree these are the kind of players we need to look at to improve our roster.

Phillips and Thurmond really sound like they would fit in here

FO still has many moves to make this offseason and the plan looks good so far.

Maybe SK will read this thread.

If there is an available QB better than our backups we have now I would get him. Our QB could very easily get hurt and all the good signings we have made would have been in vain. Maybe our backups are better than anything out there. I have no idea.

 

[BillsCarnage]

In this division you can't have too much depth in the secondary and I'd be fine with bringing Thurmond in for depth.

 

[Vermont Maverick]

Colledge's CAP savings basically pays for the Rookie draft pool, right?

So you are saying we cut Colledge to sign the college players?

 

[GuernseyCard]

That's a lot more than I thought with all the signings, good news!!

Colledge's CAP savings basically pays for the Rookie draft pool, right?

Yes, to your question.

 

[GuernseyCard]

In this division you can't have too much depth in the secondary and I'd be fine with bringing Thurmond in for depth.

Signed by the Giants.