Best Free Agent Signing Ever

[The Bopkin]

So now that things have slowed down, I would like to post a question:
Since the advent of free agency in the early 90's, who do you believe to be our best free agent signing?
(Not undrafted, or CFL guy like Wake- but an NFL vet we got in free agency at the beginning of the NFL calendar year) Best in the sense that we got a lot of years out of the player at a high level, at a reasonable price, good value, and was a team guy.
The name that keeps coming to mind for me is Brock Marion. Consistent starter, made plays, returned kicks, veteran leader, never a problem while he was here- and I think he lasted 6 seasons or so.
Anyone else come to mind that comes close?

 

[SwimminInIndy]

I was excited about a ton of signings that never really worked out!

I loved bringing in Brandon Marshall... He was consistent, but not the all star I had hoped for.

 

[Pitbull13]

Keith Jackson. Brandon Marshall was traded for.

 

[The Bopkin]

I thought about Keith Jackson- played well for a couple of years(92-93), and there were some issues in 94. That's why we signed Eric Green in 95.
Lacked longevity for me.

 

[Danny]

Keith Jackson and Keith Byars and Irvin Fryar

 

[DolfanISS]

Albert Wilson, Danny Amendoloa, Josh Sitton (hopefully).

 

[Danny]

I thought about Keith Jackson- played well for a couple of years(92-93), and there were some issues in 94. That's why we signed Eric Green in 95.
Lacked longevity for me.

Keith Jackson

Height: 6-2 Weight: 258 Age: 53

Born: 4/19/1965 Little Rock , AR

College: Oklahoma

Experience: 9 Seasons

REC

441

YDS

5,283

AVG

12.0

TDS

49

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Receiving
Year Team G Rec Yds Avg Yds/G Lng TD 20+ 40+ 1st FUM
1996 Green Bay Packers 16 40 505 12.6 31.6 51T 10 6 2 28 0

1995 Green Bay Packers 9 13 142 10.9 15.8 22 1 1 0 9 0

1994 Miami Dolphins 16 59 673 11.4 42.1 35 7 8 0 36 2

1993 Miami Dolphins 15 39 613 15.7 40.9 57T 6 9 3 25 2

1992 Miami Dolphins 13 48 594 12.4 45.7 42 5 9 1 29 2

1991 Philadelphia Eagles 16 48 569 11.9 35.6 73T 5 7 1 26 0

1990 Philadelphia Eagles 14 50 670 13.4 47.9 37T 6 -- -- -- --

1989 Philadelphia Eagles 14 63 648 10.3 46.3 33 3 -- -- -- --

1988 Philadelphia Eagles 16 81 869 10.7 54.3 41 6











613 6 2 6
1994 29 MIA TE 88 16 16 95 59 673 11.4 7 35 3.7 42.1 62.1%

 

[Pitbull13]

Forgot about Irving fryar. He was awesome!

 

[Hooligan]

Keith Jackson and Oronde Gadsden. Both seemed to catch everything that sailed in their general direction.

 

[Pitbull13]

Trace Armstrong too

 

[BennySwella]

This thread I think demonstrates the importance of building through the draft for our team. We do not seem to hit on free agents, while better teams like the Patriots get the most out of all their free agent acquisitions.

 

[Finlawyer]

Delvin Williams; Bernie Parmalee; Trace Armstrong; Oronde Gadsden; Brett Grimes; Junior Seau; Vonnie Holliday; Chad Pennington (while it lasted); Randy Starks

 

[darefugee]

Cam Wake?

 

[Finlawyer]

Knowshon Moreno (even if only because of the one game where he gashed the Patriots before he was injured)

 

[CedarPhin]

Gadsden was a fantastic signing for basically nothing.
Marion was a great get.

Jimmy Johnson definitely had an eye for talent..both in FA and the draft...it just never came together at the same time.