|
Peter King did a quick write up on the Top-15 free agents available for the 2010 season. Among the top-15 there is not one offensive lineman listed, nor is there a player that really seems to stand out as a someone that would help the Bears. Meaning there is plenty of cheap no name garbage talent that Jerry Angelo will sign that will make everyone collectively scratch their heads and somehow we'll have to find a way to prop up their credentials.
There really isn't one player amongst this group that I say the Bears should go after. Although most Bears fans seem to like the idea of bringing in a 30-year-old Aaron Kampman to help the pass rush.
King wrote the following:
I wrote a few weeks ago that the UFA class of 2010 would be horrible, because it wouldn't include unsigned fourth- and fifth-year vets if the league and union don't have a new CBA done by March. But because of the rise of players like Aubrayo Franklin and the promise of interesting prospects like Brian St. Pierre, the list looks a little better now. Not good, but not as bad as it looked on Labor Day.
1. Vince Wilfork, NT, New England. With more teams valuing 3-4 tackles, Wilfork will be in demand.
2. Karlos Dansby, MLB, Arizona. Watch his 2008 postseason and you'll see he's going to be well-paid.
3. Julius Peppers, DE, Carolina. He woke up about three weeks ago. He's ridiculously talented, obviously. Question is, who's going to pay $12 million a year or so for Peppers, knowing they have absolutely no idea what kind of production he'll give?
4. Aubrayo Franklin, NT, San Francisco. The best run-stopper you've never heard of, and he won't cost what Wilfork will get.
5. Kevin Walter, WR, Houston. Productive, smart and willing to play any role, outside or slot.
|