Some NFL Talk (free agents)

Everyone should know I'm a big Jets fan, and I am a major fan of their recent signings. First, we have Thomas Jones, an underrated back from Chicago who is going to have a major impact with us. He's no Curtis Martin, and he will be a 'young' 29, but he's a legitimate back who will compliment Leon Washington. Ladies and gentleman, we have another 1,000+ yard rusher. Behind our line, I see him approaching 14/15 hundred with a healthy dose of scores. Oh yeah. Then, second, we get Kenyon Coleman. I was unfamiliar with him, but the basic prognosis of this kid is that he's a beast--6'5, 295 pounds--who is a very versatile player, adequate on stopping the run and rushing the QB. Bit expensive for such an unproven but full of potential player, who also has a habit of mailing in downs, but I am confident that Mangenius will be able to get on his case. I know, I know, if Parcells couldn't do it on the Cowboys, who can? Mangini can, he will--I mean, I'm a Jets fan. Everything is good until the draft, right? Because last, one of the biggest moves is a simple one, announcing that Chad Pennington is the starter. It's the anchor we need moving forward.

And we will be moving forward.

Now, looking around the league, how crazy is Nate Clements? It's also sort of sad, everyone comments on how he has the largest contract for any cornerback, but the deal is heavy on the back end right when it will be prime time to cut him loose. He's basically making 8 million a year for a few years then is getting cut, still decent, still a lot of money, but nothing to make you jump and scream, 'what!' 49ers definitely were the most active though, adding Tully Banta-Cain, a decent nose tackle in Aubrayo Franklin, safety Michael Lewis and at wideout, a man I still believe capable of having a better than decent year, Ashley Lelie. Don't forget the Niners were a vastly improved team last season, and with some good draft picks to add, they are well on their way to returning to the top. And speaking of the top...

And my hated rivals... Dolphins and Patriots. Dolphins stole Porter from my dreams, and trying to run against him, Jason Taylor, and Zach Thomas? C'mon Jones, welcome to the AFC East, where the Patriots rule. They got a bunch of average-to-decent players who are all, somehow, going to become studs, plus Adalius Thomas. I hate the Patriots. Seriously.

Travis Henry and Mike Shanahan. I'm foreseeing some unknown becoming the starter. The more interesting Bronco move was acquiring disgruntled Lion corner, Dre Bly to star opposite Bailey. It's certainly going to be an interesting off season in Denver, and with the deaths of two teammates hovering, they can very well come together and mount an impressive campaign. All you investors, be aware. Still got to wonder about Cutler though...

Bengals, Cowboys, and Browns improve their O-lines. Redskins land another aging monster in Fletcher at LB. Lions and Seahawks improve their D-lines. Rams get a stud second/third option WR in Drew Bennett (watch out fantasy players...), while the Bucs get must-smell-like-a-rat Garcia. Ahman Green to the Texans--sure they didn't want Bush, though Green won't do a single thing to save that franchise--and there are a bunch of other players still available for trades and signings and drafts, oh my...

Whatever happens, things are looking good in the NFL neighborhood.