It’s been a three-day stretch like no other in the NFL, with big trades and (unofficial) signings galore as the lockout fades into rear-view mirror. So much is happening that it’s tough to keep track of it.
Here’s a look at everything major that has gone down so far this week.
I wonder if both teams will regret this blockbuster. The Eagles didn’t get as much as they originally wanted (a player and a first-rounder). Meanwhile, Arizona signed a relatively unproven quarterback to a five-year, $63.5-million deal after acquiring him. Kolb has only ever produced when playing in low-pressure situations.
He was great filling in for injured Donovan McNabb and Michael Vick as an Eagle. However, at the start of last season, when he was the unquestioned starter, he got happy feet.
I don’t fault Minnesota here. They just needed someone to keep the quarterback seat warm while Christian Ponder learns the ropes.
Bush will take a significant pay cut but could thrive behind Miami’s solid O-line. It’s safe to assume at least one of Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown won’t be back.
Haynesworth wasn’t gonna play for Mike Shanahan so you can’t fault the Redskins. For the Patriots it’s just another reclamation project. Time will tell if Belichick can bring back the monster who suited up for the Titans.
I still don’t see why Tennessee tripped over itself to pay Hasselbeck $21 million over three seasons. There were better guys out there to help teach Jake Locker. Hasselbeck’s back woes make me wonder if he’s already finished.
I understand the move from Seattle’s perspective, but it surprised me to see Rice head to Seattle. He and Tarvaris Jackson (below) were teammates in Minnesota – but wasn’t it Brett Favre, not Jackson, who brought out the best in Rice?
I much prefer this move to re-upping Hasselbeck. Seattle is a bad football team; it may as well aim for the stars with younger, higher-upside players. Jackson flashed plenty of ability as a Viking but never got a chance to spread his wings. He could surprise.
He’s a tackling machine. Whether or not he’s worth $45 million and $15 million guaranteed, the Buffalo Bills are sad to see this guy go.
He should keep the No. 2 receiving spot warm until Jonathan Baldwin is ready. Breaston is a capable pro.
This may be the offseason’s worst move. The Panthers already have a caged animal of a running back ready to go Larry Johnson on the world in Jonathan Stewart. Instead of giving him his shot, they blow a crapload of money to retain DeAngelo Williams. Let’s also remember that (a) Cam Newton is a rushing quarterback and (b) Mike Goodson established himself as a solid third-down back last year.
Think what else Carolina could’ve done with that $43 million over five years. I suppose the signing was a PR move; it seemed to change Steve Smith’s mind in a hurry about wanting a trade.
Now he’s a “Panther for life.”
His numbers slipped last season but it was shortened by a suspension and his quarterback is a work in progress. I don’t think the Jets will regret re-signing Holmes, a proven big-game receiver.
Maybe Taylor thought he was better off sticking with a team that appreciated him rather than competing with Nnamdi Asomugha and Johnathan Joseph for the top free-agent cornerback haul.
Did the Chargers go overboard here? Weddle is good but he’s now a richer man than Troy Polamalu and Ed Reed.
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