Free Agent Defensive Linemen
by KDawg on May 9, 2009 2:23 PM EDT
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Ok guys.....continuing my pursuit of the preparation of informative free agent listings I have prepared a list of available defensive linemen, including DT's and DE's. Again, I do not know if these guys (in reality the defensive ends) play the right or left side, but I figure with a list of available players it will be easier to whittle it down from there. I am getting my information directly from NFL.com, so if the list is not 100% current or accurate, it is not my fault. Here you go:
Defensive Tackles:
DT Kendrick Allen UFA Minnesota Vikings Free Agent
DT Ryan Boschetti UFA Washington Redskins Free Agent
DT Victor DeGrate UFA (Cut) Cincinnati Bengals Free Agent
DT Damane Duckett UFA San Francisco 49ers Free Agent
DT Donnie Edwards UFA (Cut) Kansas City Chiefs Free Agent (Listed as a DT on NFL.com??)
DT Gary Gibson UFA Carolina Panthers Free Agent
DT La’Roi Glover UFA St. Louis Rams Free Agent
DT William Joseph UFA Oakland Raiders Free Agent
DT Antwan Lake UFA New Orleans Saints Free Agent
DT Shemaih LaGrande UFA Detroit Lions Free Agent
DT Anthony Montgomery RFA Washington Redskins Free Agent
DT Langston Moore UFA Detroit Lions Free Agent
DT James Reed UFA New Orleans Saints Free Agent
DT Dewayne Robertson UFA (Cut) Denver Broncos Free Agent
DT Kenny Smith UFA New England Patriots Free Agent
DT Montavious Stanley UFA New Orleans Saints Free Agent
DT Hollis Thomas UFA (Cut) New Orleans Saints Free Agent (NT in 3-4)
DT John Thornton UFA Cincinnati Bengals Free Agent
DT Darwin Walker UFA Carolina Panthers Free Agent
DT Gabe Watson RFA Arizona Cardinals Free Agent (NT in 3-4)
DT Ellis Wyms UFA Minnesota Vikings Free Agent
DT Briari Young UFA (Cut) New Orleans Saints Free Agent
DT Jeff Zgonina UFA Houston Texans Free Agent
Defensive Ends:
DE Jason Babin UFA Kansas City Chiefs Free Agent
DE Kevin Carter UFA Tampa Bay Buccaneers Free Agent
DE Patrick Chukwurah UFA Tampa Bay Buccaneers Free Agent
DE Earl Cochran RFA Houston Texans Free Agent
DE Ebenezer Ekuban UFA Denver Broncos Free Agent
DE Eric Henderson UFA (Cut) Cincinnati Bengals Free Agent
DE Vonnie Holliday UFA (Cut) Miami Dolphins Free Agent
DE Corey Mace UFA Buffalo Bills Free Agent
DE Jerome McDougal UFA New York Giants Free Agent
DE Chase Pittman UFA Cleveland Browns Free Agent
DE Orpheus Roye UFA Pittsburgh Steelers Free Agent
DE Josh Thomas UFA Indianapolis Colts Free Agent
DE Anthony Weaver UFA (Cut) Houston Texans Free Agent
DE James Wyche UFA Jacksonville Jaguars Free Agent
RFA = Restricted Free Agent, which means that a player, who has completed 3 years in the NFL, is free to solicit offers from other teams for new contracts. However, before this player is allowed to sign with the new club, the current club has a chance to match the terms of the new contract in which case the player must remain with the original team.
UFA = Unrestricted Free Agent, which means a player, who has completed four or more years in the NFL, is without a team. They have either been released (cut), had the term of their contract expire without a renewal, or were not chosen in the draft. These players, generally speaking, are free to entertain offers from all other teams and to decide with whom to sign a new contract.
I have placed the guys, which I feel are worthy of a look, in bold. Again, I do not know if the list is current, accurate, or which side of the line these guys play on. What do you guys think/know? Remember, these guys do not have to be long term answers to be good for a year or two and help our younger players get better, while at the same time filling some needs temporarily.
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Good List
La’Roi Glover is just a big name now, he’s fallen off considerably.
We didn't lose the games, we just ran out of time -- Vince Lombardi
I am not so sure
I wonder if Glover has really “fallen off” or if he lost productivity due to the system he was in at St. Louis and the supporting cast surrounding him. He is a solid veteran who could at the very least be added for depth in our rotation, in my opinion.
LOL
Why did you place William Joseph in bold…
Just the thought of this guy still being in the NFL is reason to laugh…
by FreeBradshaw on May 10, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions
He's they type of lineman who should
be out of the league.
He’s a waste.
by FreeBradshaw on May 13, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Kendrick Allen
Is interesting, I honestly don’t know much about him, but he could be a good talent that’s been stuck behind better talent (the Williams wall) such as a guy like Michael Turner. He could be worth a look if Schwartz and co. thinks he’s a good fit for the system. But all we can do is speculate it’s up to the brass in the end.
Rec’d btw
We didn't lose the games, we just ran out of time -- Vince Lombardi
Nvm
Allen’s been resigned
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/post/Vikings-add-Michael-Boulware-Kendrick-Allen?urn=nfl,72842
We didn't lose the games, we just ran out of time -- Vince Lombardi
Damn
I also liked him as a prospective free agent addition…..I will edit him off the list. Thanks for the rec….:o)
Actually.....that article was from March 21, 2008
It is talking about last year when the Vikings got Boulware from the Texans and Allen from the Packers, both as unrestricted free agents. Allen had not played since 2006 with the Packers, as he played in 2 games and was injured for the rest of 2006 afterwards. I may take the bold designation off of him after reading this, but I am pretty sure that he is available.
Oops....
One of the DE’s on my list, Jason Hunter, has already been claimed by the Lions off waivers from GB…..to be editied off the list.
Sweet
He was released by the Packers because he did not project well as an OLB in the Packers switch to the 3-4 defense. Maybe we got another good 4-3 DE……
I also just read....
That the Lions are in talks with Kevin Carter and his agent….Mayhew has said that Carter does not appear to be inclined to make any immediate moves, but they are negotiating with him and his addition is possible.
If Carter does sign
It’ll be part way through camp. No reason to rush into for an old man like that. Though I’d like to see the Lions pick him up.
by WBL on May 9, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoops
Sorry I didn’t check the date
We didn't lose the games, we just ran out of time -- Vince Lombardi
Jason Taylor
The guy who almost won Dancing with the Stars? The guy who wants to pursue a movie career?
Seriously speaking though, he’s good, but I don’t think he’ll come here. I also don’t think he’s at the level he used to be. Still, all the players you put in bold are an upgrade from what the Lions have. Just keep Avril on the team. I think he’ll turn out to be a solid player for the Lions.
lol
Hey man…..Walter Payton was a ballet dancer. Dancing is good for strength and balance. Have you ever tried dancing more than just at the club, school events, or weddings etc? I actually took a dancing class one spring term (cause I thought it would be a breeze and I would meet alot of hot chicks). Man was I in for a surprise. I was sore for a week from doing all of the routine dance moves and crap. However, it was quite the experience as I got to travel to Toronto with my class and see a live dance company production. Plus I was one of 5 guys in the class of 40, so dancing with 35 college girls was alot of fun….:o)
That said, who doesn’t wish they could have a movie career? LOL…..if the guy can use his NFL notoriety to get a movie role, more power to him. Somehow I doubt that he even has close to the acting talent that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has, but who knows? Maybe he is the next Schwartzenegger. Personally, I think Stone Cold and The Rock are pretty good action heroes….and I’m not too sure Jason Taylor fits in action movies…..maybe he can land a role on The Bold and the Beautiful….lol.
I agree that it is unlikely that he comes to Detroit, and that he does not play as well as he used to. I am just wondering if he is still as good or better than White, and if he is it would not hurt us to have both guys if we could get him to come here. I put his name in bold without regard to whether or not he would come to Detroit. I just think he is worthy of consideration as a free agent, especially by a team like the Lions who were very weak on defense last year. I like what they have done so far, but I think a few more key additions could make this into a very good defense.
Stone Cold was pretty good in Condemned
Even if it was a pretty crap movie.
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
by Hyperion Ecta on May 9, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
does it matter?
it was stone cold!!! Austin 3:16 says he just kicked our ass! and put out a bad movie!!! Hey K dawg there have also been a few great players who have gone to the silver screen and did well, who can forge Jim Brown I meen the guy could act. . . .in bad 70’s movies but he could act. And Who will ever forget “high tower” ? :)
True
But do you see Taylor fitting a Hightower type of role or the type of role Jim Brown filled? I can’t even begin to picture him as a badass.
O.J. Simpson played one of the funniest roles I've ever seen in a movie.
Dick Butkis and Alex Karis who would’ve thought those mean S.O.B.’s could act.
by Runnin' Rebel on May 13, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
True true
I’m not saying that NFL players do not have acting ability…..I just see Jason Taylor in a soap opera role….LOL
John Thornton
He is a decent pass-rusher and a class-act in the locker room. Not to mention he can mentor the younger DL.
I think the Bengals are only letting him go
because they got Raji. Also, injuries last year forced Thornton outside to DE. Some say he is merely “adequate” as a Pro.
Doh.....
Sorry, I knew that too…..I just read something about Thornton that came out before the draft and in the aritcle it said “possible replacement BJ Raji”. You are right. I will have to look and see who the Bengals did get to replace him if anyone.
So
Maybe they are letting Thornton go because they got Tank Johnson, they also have Domata Peko and Pat Sims, and because they are concerned about his durability.
Domata Peko who finished third on the team in tackles last year, has established himself at left end while Pat Sims, who was drafted in the third round last year, did a solid job during the second half of the season after John Thornton was injured.
I wouldn't mind Kevin Carter and Gabe Watson
That would shore up the D-line nicely. Just the kind of players the Schwartz loves, too.
I agree
Mayhew is the one we have to worry about mostly though…..Mayhew has known Taylor for a long time, and they both came from the same town in FL. As far as Carter goes, I think we will end up signing him. I would love to see Gabe Watson in Detroit as well, but I have not heard anything about the Lions even considering another FA DT since signing Grady Jackson. I am hoping that they will, and I would be happy with Watson too.
I wish that some website would get their crap straight
And have a current list updated…..
I just found out that Jovan Haye signed with the Titans back in March (to replace Haynesworth)…..I have edited him off the list.
None of those FA's are really appealing.
Maybe one of the DT’s like Glover would be nice so we wouldn’t have to play Darby. Otherwise, I wanna see some of our young guys get a run.
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
The Glove Fits
A six time pro-bowler who could stuff the middle on 1st and 2nd down. I know the guy isn’t what he used to be (or even close), but this is another one of those positions that will need a long term solution eventually and it would be nice if they could get a veteran in there as a stop-gap guy who could at least contribute. O-Line and D-Line need a lot of help to get better, but at least they’re not saddled with that ridiculous Redding contract.
Detroit Wolverines
Gabe Watson is young and huge. Out of anyone on this list I’d like to see him on the squad,
would be nice!
As i fall on the blue and gold side of the great divide, it would be nice to see a few more wolvernes on te team, and if you have to put sparties on it to make them on the def side of the ball all of there Offensive players suck or come with pot rolling instructions. etc etc. Smoker and rogers could have been in that old Dave chapelle skit where charie murphy shouts out RASHWEED Wallace the chalky sticks his head out and says DAMON STOD. lol :)
Hahaha
True about Smoker and Rogers. You could even throw in Rison. But lets not forget about the fore-father of all the drug-head athletes. Roy Tarpery.
ooooooooo
we were talking pot smokers not COKE heads!!! And mono a mono I think most athletes pro and amateur alike are on more drugs than any of us can even imagine. Heck you cn look at most of the Basket-ball players nowwa days even back to my youth with the Larry Legend celtics and you and the rest of the world could tell that Parrish and Mc(in)Hale were puffing away on something, at least the chief admitted to it. Dennis Johnson had those sunk in (pot smoker) eyes with the racoon patches around them. Hell I could go on and on with this one. Can anyone say “WIZZINATOR” ????
Eric Henderson
He is a team player who loves too teach young players how to get into the organization. He wouldn’t cost much. He is a community guy. Might as well.
I can appreciate..
the fact that you are a Bengals fan. But everytime we are discussing free agents. You only mention ex-Bengals players. There are other players outside of Cincinnati. One question I have to ask though. Does Chad Johnson know that Ocho Cinco just means 8,5. And not eighty-five? Ochenta y cinco is eighty-five.
Translate it yourself.....:o)
Estoy de acuerdo. Tal vez él y Ralph cerebro deben formar un fideicomiso denominado “Doble Zeroes”.
Now try it in french
Je suis d’accord. Peut-être lui et Ralph un cerveau doivent former un dénommé fidéicommis "Double Zeroes".
Russian anyone??
Я соглашаюсь. Возможно он и Ralph мозг должны формировать именованный фидеикомисc " Двойная порция Zeroes ".
So funny let's try German
Ich gehe ein. Möglich er und Ralph das Gehirn sollen genannt фидеикомисc " Die doppelte Portion Zeroes " bilden.
oops.....got some Russian in there that doesn't translate right.
Let’s try that again:
Ich stimme zu. Vielleicht er und Ralph sollte einen Braintrust genannt “Doppelter Zeroes” bilden.
I am sorry if you think I am being bias
but I really think Eric Henderson would be good in Detroit he is a versatile leader who can play with injuries.
I'm not saying he would be an Albert Haynesworth
But, he could definetly make some play for Detroit.
Right now?
It’s Jared DeVries (underrated and forgotten, IMO) and DeWayne White. Cliff Avril is a guy to watch. 2nd year pass rusher.
Those are all pretty young guys
you could bring in Henderson and he could get them into working like starters and who knows maybe he could steal the opening day starting position.
I'm crossing my fingers
for Kevin Carter.
Pretty much anyone at this point, but either of those two guys would be solid. Carter seems more likely, due to his connection to Schwartz though.
Carter is a strong possibility
But I see White and Avril as the starters…..depth is always good and a solid rotation is needed, so Henderson could be good too.
We tried this once before
It won’t go any smaller. Let’s try a really long word:
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Vonnie Holliday
He made some plays in Miami. Might as well ink him he had a decent season last year.
That is actually a good thing
I like when we pick up guys who used to play in our division – It gives them familiarity with the opposing offenses (to an extent) and a bit of an edge as well.
you had something there!
I’m not going to say i know alot about henderson but he was a descent player for your Bengals for a few years and if that team wouldn’t have been bit so hard by the injury bug the last few years, his stats would of been alot better! I mean damn you guys had to pick up Joe Shmo off the street to start at LB a few times last year ad correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t you guys have a couple of games that you were down to 2 LB’s?
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