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Posted By	Discussion Topic: NFL Free Agent Rankings
Calm Your Nut	posted on 03-11-2001 @ 12:59 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Nov. 00	According to NFL.Com these are the Free Agent Rankings 1 Brian Griese, Denver 3 216-of-336 passing; 2,688 yards; 19 TDs; 102.9 rating A restricted free agent, it would take a lot for another team to pry him from Denver. Unsigned (R) 2 Brad Johnson, Washington 9 228-of-365 passing; 2,505 yards; 11 TDs; 75.7 rating Best unrestricted free-agent QB on the market; should have a bevy of suitors Signed with Buccaneers 3 Trent Dilfer, Baltimore 7 134-of-226 passing; 1,502 yards; 12 TDs; 76.6 rating Super Bowl-winning quarterback was 11-1 as a starter, leading the Ravens to the title. Now will he be on another team? Unsigned (U) 4 Jon Kitna, Seattle 4 259-of-418 passing; 2,658 yards; 18 TDs; 75.6 rating After getting benched early in 2000, Kitna acquitted himself well. Signed with Cincinnati 5 Gus Frerotte, Denver 7 138-of-232 passing; 1,776 yards; 9 TDs; 82.1 rating Griese's backup in Denver, Frerotte started six games in relief, setting a Broncos record with 462 yards passing vs. San Diego. Unsigned (U) 6 Ray Lucas, N.Y. Jets 4 21-of-41 passing; 206 yards; 26.1 rating A restricted agent, Lucas threw for 1,678 yards and 14 TDs, going 6-3 as a starter in '99. Unsigned (R) 7 Shane Matthews, Chicago 7 102-of-178 passing; 964 yards; 3 TDs; 64.0 rating Started five games for the Bears in 2000. Unsigned (U) Others worth watching: Randall Cunningham (U), Danny Kanell (U), Scott Mitchell (U) RUNNING BACKS Rank Player Exp. Key stats Notes Status 1 Corey Dillon, Cincinnati 4 4,984 rushing yards in first four years Dillon was slapped with transition tag by Bengals after refusing several offers. Determined to play elsewhere. Unsigned (T) 2 Jerome Bettis, Pittsburgh 8 Seven 1,000 yard rushing season in 8 years. "The Bus" is looking for one last contract to chase down Franco Harris as the Steelers' all-time leading rusher. Re-signed with Steelers (six-year contract) 3 Tiki Barber, N.Y. Giants 4 Accounted for over 1,700 yards and 9 TDs in 2000. The Giants didn't 'franchise' Tiki, meaning they were confident he would return to the Meadowlands. Re-signed with Giants 4 Howard Griffith, Denver 8 Fullback supreme The best fullback in the NFL is certainly expendable if a Terrell Davis/Mike Anderson backfield comes to fruition in Denver. Unsigned (U) 5 Ahman Green, Green Bay 3 1,175 rushing yards/4.5 avg. in 2000. During his first year with the Pack, Green proved he could hold on to the ball and took a lot of heat off Brett Favre. Unsigned (R) 6 Charlie Garner, San Francisco 7 1,142 yards/4.4 avg. per rush in 2000 Very quick and willing to give it all up on every play. Unsigned (U) 7 Priest Holmes, Baltimore 4 588 rushing yards off the bench. Holmes kept his composure when the Ravens brought in Jamal Lewis and is more than capable of starting in an NFL backfield. Unsigned (U) Others worth watching: Sam Gash (U), Michael Pittman (R) WIDE RECEIVERS Rank Player Exp. Key stats Notes Status 1 Derrick Mason, Tennessee 4 63 receptions, 895 yards, 5 touchdowns Mason showed his ability as a game breaker even though the Titans are predominately a running team. He is maybe even more valuable as a kick returner. Re-signed with Titans (five-year contract) 2 Albert Connell, Washington 4 39 receptions, 762 yards, 3 touchdowns Connell had a difficult season catching only 39 passes. But he did snag 31 balls during an eight-game stretch in the middle of the season. Agreed to terms with Saints 3 James McKnight, Dallas 7 52 receptions, 926 yards, 2 touchdowns The Cowboys needed somebody to fill in for the injured Joey Galloway and they found their man with McKnight. The seven-year veteran registered a career year in 2000 with 52 receptions for 926 yards and two scores to lead Dallas. Unsigned (U) 4 Az-Zahir Hakim, St. Louis 3 53 receptions, 734 yards, 4 touchdowns The Rams' explosive offense was a perfect fit for the shifty Hakim. He has great speed and excellent open-field moves that make him a natural return man. However, don't discount his ability to catch balls. Unsigned (R) 5 Donald Hayes, Carolina 3 66 receptions, 926 yards, 3 touchdowns Hayes had career highs in both receptions and yards in 2000. He has excellent size (6-4, 208) for a receiver and makes for a tough matchup with many cornerbacks in the league. Unsigned (R) Others worth watching: Tim Dwight (R), Willie Jackson (U), Dedric Ward (U ) TIGHT ENDS Rank Player Exp. Key stats Notes Status 1 Rickey Dudley, Oakland 5 29 receptions, 350 yards, 4 touchdowns Dudley has phenomenal athletic talent but has had problems catching the football and is being pushed by backup TE Jeremy Brigham. Unsigned 2 Ben Coates, Baltimore 10 9 receptions, 84 yards One of the most productive TEs of all time was reduced to a limited role with the Ravens. Coates could turn out to be a valuable player for some team. Unsigned 3 Byron Chamberlain, Denver 6 22 receptions, 283 yards, 1 touchdown Chamberlain did an excellent job of helping fill in for the departed Shannon Sharpe. Unsigned 4 Troy Drayton, Kansas City 8 8 receptions, 70 yards, 2 touchdowns Drayton, like Dudley, has been productive over the years. The question is does he have some years left. Unsigned 5 Roland Williams, St. Louis 2 11 receptions, 102 yards, 3 touchdowns Williams didn't have the best numbers in the Rams offense, but was a solid blocker for Marshall Faulk. Unsigned OFFENSIVE LINEMEN Rank Player Exp. Size Notes Status 1 Jeff Hartings, Detroit 5 6-3, 295 Cornerstone of Lions offensive line. Great upper body strength. Fixture on line since signing with Lions. Signed with Steelers 2 Pete Kendall, Seattle 5 6-5, 292 Extremely intelligent, with good athletic ability. Has 56 consecutive starts at LG. Unsigned (U) 3 Jeff Mitchell, Baltimore 4 6-4, 300 Tough, smart center, started 14 games in 2000. Developed into excellent leader on the Ravens' offensive line. Unsigned (U) 4 Jason Fabini, N.Y. Jets 3 6-7, 312 Versatile and smart, showed he could play both OT positions in 2000. Unsigned (R) 5 Richmond Webb, Miami 11 6-6, 320 Seven-time Pro Bowler, started every game he has played in (134). Has 110 consecutive starts. Unsigned (U) 6 Matt Birk, Minnesota 3 6-4, 316 Started all 16 games in 2000 season. Can play both G and T. Unsigned (R) 7 Ross Verba, Green Bay 4 6-4, 308 Has been a regular starter since midway through rookie season. Has never missed a game as a pro. Unsigned (U) 1 Jamie Sharper, Baltimore 4 71 tckl. 2 fum. rec., 1 INT in 2000 Speedy outside LB has started since his rookie season. Will command much on the open market. Unsigned (U) 2 London Fletcher 3 270 tot. tckl. in last two seasons Reminiscent of Sam Mills both in stature and tackling ability. Rams should build defense around him. Unsigned (R) 3 Kailee Wong, Minnesota 3 112 tot. tckl. in 2000 Blossomed after moving to middle linebacker for the 2000 season. Tendered (R) 4 John Mobley, Denver 5 86 tckl., 2 sacks in 2000 Bounced back from a torn ACL in 1999 with a solid season. Re-signed with Denver 5 Dwayne Rudd, Minnesota 4 247 tckl. in last 3 seasons Speedy ballhawk who has missed just three games in his career. Signed with Cleveland 6 Shawn Barber, Washington 3 213 tckl. in 1999 & 2000 Is steady and fundamentally sound with a penchant for occasional big plays. Unsigned (R) 7 Derek M. Smith, Washington 4 89 tot. tckl. in 2000. Emerged as leading tackler among Redskins' front seven. Unrestricted status makes him attractive. Unsigned (U) Others worth watching: Dexter Coakley (re-signed with Cowboys). DEFENSIVE LINEMEN Rank Player Exp. Key stats Notes Status 1 Jason Taylor, Miami 4 14½ sacks, 66 tack., 4 fumble rec. in 2000 Was a major force in 2000, and likely to stay in Miami as their franchise player. Unsigned (F) 2 Kevin Carter, St. Louis 6 10½ sacks, 35 tackles, 1 fumble rec. in 2000 A disappointment following his 17-sack, Pro Bowl season in 1999, but the Rams still want him back. Unsigned (F) 3 Marcellus Wiley, Buffalo 4 10½ sacks, 65 tackles, 2 fumble rec. in 2000 2000 was his breakout season, and he has great potential for the future. Signed with Chargers 4 Trace Armstrong, Miami 12 16½ sacks, 36 tackles, 7 forced fumbles in 2000 At the age of 36, he is still a pass-rushing force, and someone will definitely want him. Signed with Oakland 5 Chad Eaton, New England 4 77 tackles, 2½ sacks in 2000 Quietly had an excellent season for the struggling Patriots, and could be a hot commodity. Signed with Seattle 6 Simeon Rice, Arizona 5 7½ sacks, 34 tackles, 1 fumble rec. in 2000 His numbers are down of late, but he can still be a very effective pass rusher. Unsigned (U) 7 Kenny Holmes, Tennessee 4 8 sacks, 36 tackles in 2000 Not the biggest name on the Titans defense, but a young talent who's still getting better Unsigned (U) Others worth watching: Bryan Robinson (U), Jason Ferguson (U), Brentson Buckner (U). CORNERBACKS Rank Player Exp. Key stats Notes Status 1 Samari Rolle, Tennessee 3 7 INTs, 39 tackles Rolle, one of the best cover men in the NFL, is a restricted free agent. The Titans don't envision losing him. Unsigned (R) 2 Ronde Barber, Tampa Bay 4 87 tackles, 2 INT, 1 TD Should be most sought-after unrestricted free agent CB available. Opponents respect his smarts and aggressiveness. Unsigned (U) 3 Aeneas Williams, Arizona 10 60 tackles, 5 INTs Arizona's franchise player, Williams, a perennial Pro Bowler, will likely remain in the desert. Unsigned (F) 4 Jason Sehorn, N.Y. Giants 7 72 tackles, 2 INT, 1 fumble rec. The Super Bowl notwithstanding, Sehorn got stronger as the 2000 season progressed. The Giants plan on keeping him. Re-signed with Giants 5 Denard Walker, Tennessee 4 46 tackles, 2 INTs The 6-foot-1 Walker has exceptional speed and leaping ability. Teams love his potential. Unsigned (U) 6 Terrell Buckley, Denver 9 38 tackles, 6 INTs One of the most durable DBs in football, Buckley can still make plays. Unsigned (U) 7 Walt Harris, Chicago 5 40 tackles, 2 INTs Had a quiet 2000 season, but Harris is always around the ball. Several teams should express interest. Unsigned (U) Others worth watching: Todd Lyght (U), Corey Chavous (R), Emmanuel McDaniel (R) SAFETIES Rank Player Exp. Key stats Notes Status 1 Brock Marion, Miami 8 96 tackles, 5 INTs, 1 fumble rec. It's hard to overlook Marion's experience. He's durable and still a prolific tackler. Unsigned (U) 2 Kim Herring, Baltimore 4 59 tackles, 3 INTs Herring had many good players around him, but most teams believe he can excel without Rod Woodson at his side. Unsigned (U) 3 Damien Robinson, Tampa Bay 4 71 tackles, 6 INTs, 3 fumble rec. Robinson has blossomed the last two seasons. His statistics prove he's an aggressive and opportunistic player. Unsigned (U) 4 Lance Schulters, San Francisco 3 88 tackles, 1 fumble rec. Big hitter who helped San Francisco's other young DBs develop nicely in 2000. Unsigned (R) 5 Jason Belser, Indianapolis 9 95 tackles, 1 fumble rec. Veteran who can bring leadership and fire to a young huddle. Unsigned (U) Others worth watching: Jay Bellamy (U), Perry Phenix (R), Eugene Robinson (U) Proud to watch over "Mud Juice and Drunken GW"

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