Here is a list of some free-agent WRs that I wouldn't be opposed to making a play for. Let me know your thoughts or if there are any others you would like to add or subtract from the list:Julian Edelman (although he will probably be re-signed)Ted GinnDexter McClusterDanario AlexanderJacoby Ford (for returns)Thoughts?
Might even add Derrius Heyward-Bey to the list... we could use some Raider speed
This makes Sammy Watkins look even better.
This makes Sammy Watkins look even better.
Yep. I seriously doubt we sign a WR early-on in free agency. Once the $$$ comes down we might later on.
I thought I saw that Golden Tate was an UFA. He would be a guy I would definitely target if he is
This makes Sammy Watkins look even better.
Exactly. Although I wouldnt mind Ginn if we could get him on a cheap deal.
So... what's Joey Galloway doing?
if i had to choose i would probably go with either Edelman or Ford. this team needs speed and Edelman would be an exception
what's Benn up to these days?
what's Benn up to these days?
Eric DeckerJames JonesGolden TateNone really fit the slot position but they all have talent, nonetheless.
Eric Decker, WR, Broncos. Age: 27.For those who say Eric Decker is just a product of Peyton Manning, Decker can just point to the eight touchdowns he caught with Kyle Orton and Tim Tebow. Decker does have an issue with drops sometimes, however.James Jones, WR, Packers. Age: 30.James Jones is a talent receiver who struggled with drops early in his career. He fixed that problem while catching 14 touchdowns in 2012. However, teams better make sure they don't overpay a 30-year-old wideout who has never tallied more than 1,000 receiving yards in a season.Riley Cooper, WR, Eagles. Age: 26.Riley Cooper has trouble separating at times, but he's a big target, and Nick Foles loves lobbing it up to him. Cooper's off-the-field racist incident seems to be behind him.Anquan Boldin, WR, 49ers. Age: 33.Anquan Boldin will be 34 in October, but he just continues to make clutch plays in big games. He's still an outstanding No. 2 possession receiver.Julian Edelman, WR, Patriots. Age: 28.Everyone assumed Danny Amendola would take over Wes Welker's role, but Julian Edelman stepped up instead. He caught 105 passes this past season. He's also an effective punt returner.Hakeem Nicks, WR, Giants. Age: 26.Hakeem Nicks, who has never played a full 16-game season, has seen his production slip because of injuries and lethargy. He has tons of talent, but time is running out for him to put it together.Jeremy Maclin, WR, Eagles. Age: 26.Jeremy Maclin is more talented than an ordinary 2.5-star free agent, but he's always nursing some sort of injury. He happens to be coming off a torn ACL this time. He's also never recorded more than 1,000 receiving yards in a season.Dexter McCluster, WR/KR, Chiefs. Age: 26.Dexter McCluster is a nifty offensive player and a much better return specialist. He scored twice on special teams in 2013.Golden Tate, WR, Seahawks. Age: 26.Golden Tate functioned as Seattle's No. 1 receiver this season, but he's better served as a secondary option - and just an above-average one at that. Tate recorded 64 catches, 898 yards and five touchdowns in 2013.Kenny Britt, WR, Titans. Age: 25.Kenny Britt can be a dominant receiver, but a combination of injuries and lethargy have sapped his play-making ability. He's only 25 though, so maybe he can bounce back on a new team.Devin Hester, KR, Bears. Age: 31.The greatest return specialist in NFL history, Devin Hester proved that he's still dangerous by taking back a punt for a touchdown in 2013. He'll be 32 in November though, so it remains to be seen how much longer he'll be effective.Emmanuel Sanders, WR, Steelers. Age: 27.The Steelers could've turned Emmanuel Sanders into a third-round pick last offseason. They're probably regretting not pulling the trigger. Sanders is a sub-par No. 2 wideout.Ted Ginn, WR/KR, Panthers. Age: 29.Any write-up of Ted Ginn would be useless. Instead, click here to read about how much Ted Ginn hates me.Jacoby Jones, KR, Ravens. Age: 30.Jacoby Jones is an outstanding return specialist, but he proved himself incapable of being a No. 2 receiver. He'll turn 30 in July, so that's a negative.Doug Baldwin (RFA), WR, Seahawks. Age: 25.Doug Baldwin, a reliable receiver for Russell Wilson, caught 50 balls for 778 yards and five touchdowns in 2013.Andrew Hawkins (RFA), WR, Bengals. Age: 28.Andrew Hawkins is a speedy receiver who is coming off a lost 2013 campaign in which he missed the first eight games with an injured hamstring.Andre Roberts, WR, Cardinals. Age: 26.Andre Roberts is a very solid No. 3 receiver. He's had issues with drops in the past, but he appears to have fixed that issue.Mario Manningham, WR, 49ers. Age: 28.Mario Manningham has essentially lost two seasons because he hasn't been able to stay healthy. Perhaps he'll remain on the field going forward, but he's a risky signing.Brandon LaFell, WR, Panthers. Age: 27.Danario Alexander, WR, Chargers. Age: 26.Jerricho Cotchery, WR, Steelers. Age: 32.Andre Caldwell, WR, Broncos. Age: 29.Santana Moss, WR, Redskins. Age: 35.Jerome Simpson, WR, Vikings. Age: 28.Robert Meachem, WR, Saints. Age: 29.Kris Durham, WR, Lions. Age: 26.Marc Mariani, WR/KR, Titans. Age: 27.Michael Spurlock, WR/KR, Lions. Age: 31.Brandon Tate, WR/KR, Bengals. Age: 26.Jacoby Ford, WR/KR, Raiders. Age: 27.Joe Morgan (RFA), WR, Saints. Age: 26.Lestar Jean (RFA), WR, Texans. Age: 26.Damian Williams, WR, Titans. Age: 26.Josh Morgan, WR, Redskins. Age: 29.Tandon Doss (RFA), PR, Ravens. Age: 24.Domenik Hixon, WR, Panthers. Age: 29.Eric Page, WR, Buccaneers. Age: 22.Louis Murphy, WR, Giants. Age: 27.Dane Sanzenbacher (RFA), WR, Bengals. Age: 25.Taylor Price, WR, Jaguars. Age: 27.Dezmon Briscoe, WR, Redskins. Age: 25.Kyle Williams, WR, Chiefs. Age: 26.Plaxico Burress, WR, Steelers. Age: 37.
I liked Dexter McCluster a lot when he came out. I know he hasn't lit the world on fire in KC, but I think he has value as a slot receiver and return specialist at the right price.
Emmanuel Sanders is the best on that list
Maybe Hester as our KR/PR. Other than that I wouldn't mess with this FA class for a receiver. I think the 4th round of this draft should be reserved for a WR though, and maybe a 2nd one after that if the right guy is still there. Lots of WR talent in this draft. Not so much in FA.Maybe if we can get a solid guy cheap, cause we have zero depth and I don't want to ever see Owusu, or Underwood, or Page, or Dawson again. I just don't think there is anyone worth over paying. I still like Dane Sanzenbacher though and he was in Chicago with Lovie. Could be a cheap signing that pays off well.