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Carucci's top 10 free agents
By Vic Carucci
NFL Insider
(Feb. 28, 2003) -- Now that we have a more complete picture -- thanks to the flurry of players that have been released and re-signed throughout the NFL -- here are my top 10 free agents:
1. Rosevelt Colvin, LB, Chicago. His chances of making a strong immediate impact are good, especially as a pass rusher. His great athleticism should allow him to adapt well to any defensive scheme. (Cincinnati's Takeo Spikes would have been first, followed by Colvin, but his transition tag could discourage teams because they would have to wait seven days to see if the Bengals would match any offer he receives)
2. Hugh Douglas, DE, Philadelphia. He continues to rank as one of the greatest pass rushers in the NFL. Questions about his age (he turns 32 in August) are legitimate for the long term, but he can still produce at an extremely high level and brings plenty as an emotional leader.
David Boston could be a key free agent this offseason.
3. David Boston, WR, Arizona. He is a great talent, but if questions about his off-field behavior were enough to prevent the Cardinals from making a long-term commitment to him, how attractive is he to other teams?
4. Mike Peterson, OLB, Indianapolis. He doesn't provide a whole lot in the way of memorable, game-altering plays. He is just steady, tough, and at the end of the season, will have more tackles than anyone else on your defense.
5. Randy Thomas, OG, New York Jets---------------Redskins got him
6. Shawn Barber, OLB,
7. Dre' Bly, CB, St. Louis. ----------------Gone
8. Shelton Quarles, MLB, Tampa Bay.
9. Vonnie Holliday, DE, Green Bay.
10. Sammy Knight, SS, New Orleans.
Interesting that in Vic's top ten, only 2 are gone.
By Vic Carucci
NFL Insider
(Feb. 28, 2003) -- Now that we have a more complete picture -- thanks to the flurry of players that have been released and re-signed throughout the NFL -- here are my top 10 free agents:
1. Rosevelt Colvin, LB, Chicago. His chances of making a strong immediate impact are good, especially as a pass rusher. His great athleticism should allow him to adapt well to any defensive scheme. (Cincinnati's Takeo Spikes would have been first, followed by Colvin, but his transition tag could discourage teams because they would have to wait seven days to see if the Bengals would match any offer he receives)
2. Hugh Douglas, DE, Philadelphia. He continues to rank as one of the greatest pass rushers in the NFL. Questions about his age (he turns 32 in August) are legitimate for the long term, but he can still produce at an extremely high level and brings plenty as an emotional leader.
David Boston could be a key free agent this offseason.
3. David Boston, WR, Arizona. He is a great talent, but if questions about his off-field behavior were enough to prevent the Cardinals from making a long-term commitment to him, how attractive is he to other teams?
4. Mike Peterson, OLB, Indianapolis. He doesn't provide a whole lot in the way of memorable, game-altering plays. He is just steady, tough, and at the end of the season, will have more tackles than anyone else on your defense.
5. Randy Thomas, OG, New York Jets---------------Redskins got him
6. Shawn Barber, OLB,
7. Dre' Bly, CB, St. Louis. ----------------Gone
8. Shelton Quarles, MLB, Tampa Bay.
9. Vonnie Holliday, DE, Green Bay.
10. Sammy Knight, SS, New Orleans.
Interesting that in Vic's top ten, only 2 are gone.
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