Boldin, Delhomme, Quinn among the early winners in the NFL’s offseason game
Article By cbrown.tsn on 16th March, 2010
Well into the chess game that is the NFL offseason, some moves were expected and others were surprising. It's time to judge the comings and goings in the first 11 days of free agency:
Winners Anquan Boldin, WR, Ravens. He was traded to a contender and also got the long-awaited new contract. If Boldin stays healthy, he will have a superb 2010 season and make Joe Flacco a better quarterback.
"From what I hear, (Flacco) is a great kid, humble kid, works his butt off," Boldin told reporters. "Baltimore has been looking for a No. 1 receiver. I'm looking forward to it."
Jake Delhomme will cash in whether or not he starts for the Browns. Jake Delhomme, QB, Browns. Released by the Panthers, Delhomme landed on his feet, joining a team where he could start. Not bad for a quarterback who has more interceptions (30) than touchdown passes (23) the past two seasons. Oh, and he'll receive $19.7 million combined this year from the Panthers and Browns.
Washington Redskins. Instead of plunging into free agency, new coach Mike Shanahan and GM Bruce Allen have a long-range plan that owner Dan Snyder has bought into — for now. Said Shanahan: "We have a plan; it's not going to happen overnight. It's a process."
Mike Martz, offensive coordinator, Bears. The Bears added pieces that fit his system — a pass-catching back (Chester Taylor) and a blocking tight end (Brandon Manumaleuna). The key is getting QB Jay Cutler back on track.
Brady Quinn, QB, Broncos. Being traded gives Quinn another chance to prove he can start and win in the NFL. After taking over the Browns' football operations, Mike Holmgren determined that neither Quinn nor Derek Anderson was the team's quarterback of the future. Kyle Orton, a restricted free agent, still has the inside track to be the Broncos starter. But if Orton falters, Quinn could take over if he blossoms unde...
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Winners Anquan Boldin, WR, Ravens. He was traded to a contender and also got the long-awaited new contract. If Boldin stays healthy, he will have a superb 2010 season and make Joe Flacco a better quarterback.
"From what I hear, (Flacco) is a great kid, humble kid, works his butt off," Boldin told reporters. "Baltimore has been looking for a No. 1 receiver. I'm looking forward to it."
Jake Delhomme will cash in whether or not he starts for the Browns. Jake Delhomme, QB, Browns. Released by the Panthers, Delhomme landed on his feet, joining a team where he could start. Not bad for a quarterback who has more interceptions (30) than touchdown passes (23) the past two seasons. Oh, and he'll receive $19.7 million combined this year from the Panthers and Browns.
Washington Redskins. Instead of plunging into free agency, new coach Mike Shanahan and GM Bruce Allen have a long-range plan that owner Dan Snyder has bought into — for now. Said Shanahan: "We have a plan; it's not going to happen overnight. It's a process."
Mike Martz, offensive coordinator, Bears. The Bears added pieces that fit his system — a pass-catching back (Chester Taylor) and a blocking tight end (Brandon Manumaleuna). The key is getting QB Jay Cutler back on track.
Brady Quinn, QB, Broncos. Being traded gives Quinn another chance to prove he can start and win in the NFL. After taking over the Browns' football operations, Mike Holmgren determined that neither Quinn nor Derek Anderson was the team's quarterback of the future. Kyle Orton, a restricted free agent, still has the inside track to be the Broncos starter. But if Orton falters, Quinn could take over if he blossoms unde...
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