Aging free agents still hoping to find right opportunity
Article By cbrown.tsn on 4th May, 2010
Darren Sharper re-signed with the Saints on Monday, but many veteran free agents are still in limbo. Here's a closer look at some of their situations and which teams should consider signing them:
Flozell Adams, OT Why he's available: He turns 35 later this month. Believing Doug Free was ready to take over at left tackle, the Cowboys took a calculated risk and cut Adams.
Where he fits: Broncos. The recent knee injury to left tackle Ryan Clady, who may not be ready by Week 1, should put Adams on Denver's radar.
Mark Brunell, QB Why he's available: He's not good enough to start, but he can win games as a backup.
Where he fits: Jets. If Mark Sanchez is sidelined a few games, having a quality backup like Brunell could save the Jets' playoff chances. Brunell may re-sign with the Saints, but the Jets are interested. As a Final Four team, the Jets can't sign another free agent until July 22, unless another of their free agents signs elsewhere. Coach Rex Ryan told reporters last week that Brunell is his kind of player. "He's smart," Ryan said. "If he came here, it's not like he's coming here to be our starting quarterback. I don't know if he's going back to New Orleans or not, but we'll see what happens."
Marc Bulger, QB Teams interested in Marc Bulger will wonder whether the QB can shake off his recent struggles in St. Louis. Why he's available: His performance declined the past three seasons as he took plenty of punishment behind the Rams' offensive line.
Where he fits: Bears. Coach Lovie Smith is on the hot seat, and starting quarterback Jay Cutler is coming off a disappointing season. Having played for coordinator Mike Martz in St. Louis, Bulger is familiar with the Bears' new system. Right now, the Bears' backup quarterbacks are Brett Basanez, Caleb Hanie and rookie Dan LeFevour. Enough said. However, if Bulger still wants to be a starter, he may opt for a place like Arizona, wh...
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Flozell Adams, OT Why he's available: He turns 35 later this month. Believing Doug Free was ready to take over at left tackle, the Cowboys took a calculated risk and cut Adams.
Where he fits: Broncos. The recent knee injury to left tackle Ryan Clady, who may not be ready by Week 1, should put Adams on Denver's radar.
Mark Brunell, QB Why he's available: He's not good enough to start, but he can win games as a backup.
Where he fits: Jets. If Mark Sanchez is sidelined a few games, having a quality backup like Brunell could save the Jets' playoff chances. Brunell may re-sign with the Saints, but the Jets are interested. As a Final Four team, the Jets can't sign another free agent until July 22, unless another of their free agents signs elsewhere. Coach Rex Ryan told reporters last week that Brunell is his kind of player. "He's smart," Ryan said. "If he came here, it's not like he's coming here to be our starting quarterback. I don't know if he's going back to New Orleans or not, but we'll see what happens."
Marc Bulger, QB Teams interested in Marc Bulger will wonder whether the QB can shake off his recent struggles in St. Louis. Why he's available: His performance declined the past three seasons as he took plenty of punishment behind the Rams' offensive line.
Where he fits: Bears. Coach Lovie Smith is on the hot seat, and starting quarterback Jay Cutler is coming off a disappointing season. Having played for coordinator Mike Martz in St. Louis, Bulger is familiar with the Bears' new system. Right now, the Bears' backup quarterbacks are Brett Basanez, Caleb Hanie and rookie Dan LeFevour. Enough said. However, if Bulger still wants to be a starter, he may opt for a place like Arizona, wh...
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