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Feb. 28, 2007) -- Thanks to the millions of dollars that Redskins owner Daniel Snyder and Browns owner Randy Lerner spent at this time last year, NFL teams have been provided an easy-to-use handbook on how the free agent process works.
Or, more aptly, how it doesn't.
Neither Edgerrin James, Terrell Owens, Steve Hutchinson, Charles Woodson or LaVar Arrington -- just some of the headliners from last year's free-agent class -- helped their new teams to a single playoff win this past season.
And it goes beyond the free-agent class of 2006. More than a decade's worth of spending sprees -- many stemming from the mints in Washington and Cleveland -- has demonstrated one lesson as much as any other: Free agency is intended to accessorize a roster, not customize it.
 
PhinGeneral said:
Yes, but I believe the focus is more on big ticket free agents not working out. The Pats went for a bunch of mid-level guys that year.
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Exactly. It's not worth breaking the bank on so many so-called "top-level" players...the Patriots signed a bunch of middle of the road players and it paid dividends
 
T.O and Woodson had very good years last year and helped there team to some extent..Woodson got snuffed from the PB.

James will make a bigger impact this year...Arizona's problem wasnt there RB(who werent great) it was the line.

Some guys help some guys dont.
 
There are some examples where that theory is wrong (see Reggie White), but generally I agree. Big name FA's aren't worth the money. That being said, I think A Thomas takes that NE defense to the next level. However, N Clements does not do the same for San Fran.
 
Fin Fan in Cali said:
http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10028966


Feb. 28, 2007) -- Thanks to the millions of dollars that Redskins owner Daniel Snyder and Browns owner Randy Lerner spent at this time last year, NFL teams have been provided an easy-to-use handbook on how the free agent process works.
Or, more aptly, how it doesn't.
Neither Edgerrin James, Terrell Owens, Steve Hutchinson, Charles Woodson or LaVar Arrington -- just some of the headliners from last year's free-agent class -- helped their new teams to a single playoff win this past season.
And it goes beyond the free-agent class of 2006. More than a decade's worth of spending sprees -- many stemming from the mints in Washington and Cleveland -- has demonstrated one lesson as much as any other: Free agency is intended to accessorize a roster, not customize it.
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Very good post...NFL total access did a story similar to this...The most impirtant thing in singing big name free agents is where do they fit in with your scheme? If they dont fit, most liekly they wont succeed
 
yes...they are definitely band aids and quick fixes...
 
Its not that big FA are bad .Its just that you need to pick the ones that match your system.
the pats have spend twice if adiaus thomas deal goes through once on colvin and then on adiaus.colvin got a blockbuster deal in 03 and was the highest paid defensive player for 2 yrs ,now seymour and him are .

so unless one does the homework and surely know that the person is going to fit the system spending money has to result.

using the 2001 yr is bad ... because till 01 the cap was low and was increasing in a very slow rate.Hence the salarys caught up and a player was cut for cap numbers.In the last 2 yrs the cap number has risen by 27% .Hence, most teams are not cutting good players and still have alot cap space.if you follow that model the team is doomed.
 
Good point on the examples given. Problem was with those teams that they either thought they were one player away or could only afford the one player after such a big contract, but were in fact many players short of contending. While some of these guys were fairly productive, they alone couldn't make up for all the other holes the teams still had. I'm pretty sure Cam and Mueller realize that we are also short in many different spots to assume one player will get us over the top. They will probably use the Patriots system of mid-tier players who are more "team" focused vs. the one/two high profile "me" players. Key to this is picking the right guys vs. the just mediocre one's. Many teams have tried to do this with only moderate success at best. We'll see how we do this and next year with Cam in charge.
 
JFoxx said:
Good point on the examples given. Problem was with those teams that they either thought they were one player away or could only afford the one player after such a big contract, but were in fact many players short of contending. While some of these guys were fairly productive, they alone couldn't make up for all the other holes the teams still had. I'm pretty sure Cam and Mueller realize that we are also short in many different spots to assume one player will get us over the top. They will probably use the Patriots system of mid-tier players who are more "team" focused vs. the one/two high profile "me" players. Key to this is picking the right guys vs. the just mediocre one's. Many teams have tried to do this with only moderate success at best. We'll see how we do this and next year with Cam in charge.
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Very well said
 
Fin Fan in Cali said:
http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10028966


Feb. 28, 2007) -- Thanks to the millions of dollars that Redskins owner Daniel Snyder and Browns owner Randy Lerner spent at this time last year, NFL teams have been provided an easy-to-use handbook on how the free agent process works.
Or, more aptly, how it doesn't.
Neither Edgerrin James, Terrell Owens, Steve Hutchinson, Charles Woodson or LaVar Arrington -- just some of the headliners from last year's free-agent class -- helped their new teams to a single playoff win this past season.
And it goes beyond the free-agent class of 2006. More than a decade's worth of spending sprees -- many stemming from the mints in Washington and Cleveland -- has demonstrated one lesson as much as any other: Free agency is intended to accessorize a roster, not customize it.
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Excellent thread, FFIC! Especially the part about free agency is intended to accessorize a roster, not to customize it. Too bad the Redskins never found this out.
 
Fin Fan in Cali said:
http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10028966


Feb. 28, 2007) -- Thanks to the millions of dollars that Redskins owner Daniel Snyder and Browns owner Randy Lerner spent at this time last year, NFL teams have been provided an easy-to-use handbook on how the free agent process works.
Or, more aptly, how it doesn't.
Neither Edgerrin James, Terrell Owens, Steve Hutchinson, Charles Woodson or LaVar Arrington -- just some of the headliners from last year's free-agent class -- helped their new teams to a single playoff win this past season.
And it goes beyond the free-agent class of 2006. More than a decade's worth of spending sprees -- many stemming from the mints in Washington and Cleveland -- has demonstrated one lesson as much as any other: Free agency is intended to accessorize a roster, not customize it.
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Granted, this article is all about the FAs that didn't work, but anyone ask NO this question ??

But it's really right on...FA is to supplement you team, not build it...
 
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