A Steelers-centric Review of Free Agency, Day 1
As noted already in this space, the Browns have been the big movers of the first day of free agency. In addition to signing LeCharles Bentley and Kevin Shaffer, Cleveland also signed wideout Joe Jurevicius, who will give the young Browns receivers a mature, hardworking player to emulate. Also notable was that DT Ma'ake Kemoeatu, whom the Browns were apparently targeting to play the nose in their 3-4, signed with the Panthers.
The Ravens lost Anthony Weaver, but replaced him with Trevor Pryce. Chester Taylor, Jamal Lewis' backup in Baltimore, signed with Minnesota; Lewis reportedly has received no calls. (Hard not to smile as I type that.) Former Steeler Kendrick Clancy signed with the Cardinals, who are reportedly also making a hard run at Edge James. I must say that I would be stunned if James ended up in Arizona. I'm sure JJ Arrington is getting the message loud and clear, though.
Speaking of D-line: KVO visited the Jets today. I have a feeling that the Steelers are waiting to see what the market is before they make a move to re-sign him. The other Steeler free agent in the news today was ARE, who received more attention from the Redskin Potatoes. After rejecting an offer from the Bears, El went to Washington, where he attended a Wizards' game on Snyder's dime. Washington also executed a trade with the 49ers for Brandon Lloyd today; just how greedy is this team?
The St. Louis Rams continued to upgrade their D by signing Cory Chavous from the Vikings. The Rams are in hot competition with the Dolphins for the services of LB Will Witherspoon; so far Scott Linehan and his staff are making good on their promise to bring defense to St. Louis. Chavous will reportedly play free safety, so the signing doesn't mean Adam Archuleta is gone. But let's face it: he is.
There were other signings, but none that really interested me. I was interested, though, to see that Chris Hope's name came up in no reports; nor did Brett Keisel's. What does it mean? It may mean nothing. We can only wait and see.
The Ravens lost Anthony Weaver, but replaced him with Trevor Pryce. Chester Taylor, Jamal Lewis' backup in Baltimore, signed with Minnesota; Lewis reportedly has received no calls. (Hard not to smile as I type that.) Former Steeler Kendrick Clancy signed with the Cardinals, who are reportedly also making a hard run at Edge James. I must say that I would be stunned if James ended up in Arizona. I'm sure JJ Arrington is getting the message loud and clear, though.
Speaking of D-line: KVO visited the Jets today. I have a feeling that the Steelers are waiting to see what the market is before they make a move to re-sign him. The other Steeler free agent in the news today was ARE, who received more attention from the Redskin Potatoes. After rejecting an offer from the Bears, El went to Washington, where he attended a Wizards' game on Snyder's dime. Washington also executed a trade with the 49ers for Brandon Lloyd today; just how greedy is this team?
The St. Louis Rams continued to upgrade their D by signing Cory Chavous from the Vikings. The Rams are in hot competition with the Dolphins for the services of LB Will Witherspoon; so far Scott Linehan and his staff are making good on their promise to bring defense to St. Louis. Chavous will reportedly play free safety, so the signing doesn't mean Adam Archuleta is gone. But let's face it: he is.
There were other signings, but none that really interested me. I was interested, though, to see that Chris Hope's name came up in no reports; nor did Brett Keisel's. What does it mean? It may mean nothing. We can only wait and see.
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