Prisco AFC East Free Agency Grades

[Nublar7]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer...agency-grades-bright-bucs-top-this-honor-roll

Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins had to get better on the offensive line and did that by signing left tackle Brandon Albert and guard Shelley Smith. They had very little up front. Albert was a big-ticket item, and some scouts wonder if he's worth it. Nose tackle Earl Mitchell is a big body with potential, but he was just a guy with the Texans. Signing small corner Cortland Finnegan was a boom or bust move. He could end up being a steal. They also re-signed defensive tackle Randy Starks and corner Brent Grimes, the latter a big-money deal they had to do.

Grade: B+

New England Patriots

They landed one of the big fishes in free agency when they signed corner Darrelle Revis to a one-year deal. It's weird that it's a one-year deal, but he is a nice pickup for a team that needed corner help after losing Talib to Denver. It is for $12 million a year, though. They also added Seattle corner Brandon Browner, who will serve a four-game suspension to open the season for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. They also signed receiver Brandon LaFell (Carolina). Another key move for them was re-signing slot receiver Julian Edelman.

Grade: B+

Buffalo Bills

The Bills got a nice value signing in Ravens corner Corey Graham, who can play in the slot and outside. I also like the move to sign Brandon Spikes to a one-year deal to play middle linebacker. Now they can move Kiko Alonso outside, where he will flourish. They signed depth with linebacker Keith Rivers and running back Anthony Dixon. They also re-signed tight end Scott Chandler and kicker Dan Carpenter. They lost safety Jairus Byrd to the Saints, which has to hurt. They chose to give Aaron Williams, the other safety, a contract extension.

Grade: C

New York Jets

The big signing for the Jets was receiver Eric Decker from Denver. He is a No. 2 receiver who could end up being a No. 1 on the Jets next season. Why Denver didn't push to keep him is the main question about him? They also signed tackle Breno Giacomini from Seattle after losing Austin Howard to the Raiders. That's a wash, although Howard is younger. The concern now is the corner spot. They cut Antonio Cromartie and haven't picked up anybody.

Grade: C-

 

[finz99]

But...but...we should have signed everyone and we are failing at free agency already.

 

[randomname]

I'd put the pats higher, honestly. **** Revis.

 

[DuderinoN703]

Not much else to say really. Miami still has holes to fill and I assume Hickey will accomplish that feat whether it's now or later.

 

[FSU Truth]

A look from the outside....

Again, most teams still have holes that will need to be filled before the season starts...