Saturday, February 16, 2008

Shermans march to Atlanta

Wow. Yesterday some talanted players from last years Falcons squad were released. And, of course, there was plenty of chatter on various NFL team message boards on which team had to sign which player. Many Bucs fans wanted to sign Alge Crumpler as soon as he cleared out his locker, but reality is, free agency hasn't started yet, and some team will over pay him. He wont be signing with the Bucs this next week. And then there is the issue of Rod Coleman. He will be a late training camp, post June 1 signing for someone who needs a fill in player.

After reading various Bucs message boards, there seems to be a movement towards wanting to sign Asante Samuel from the Patriots. I have to ask, WHY? Should we really lock up Nate Clemens type dollars on a corner? I say NO. Take a CB in the draft in the 2-3rd round of this years draft.

The two players I'd like to see signed in FA period on the offensive side of the ball, Dominic Rhodes, and Devery Henderson. If Crumpler wants to sign quickly, sign him too, but his agent is most likely advising him to await the free agent period.