Let's just chalk this one up this year. There has been a lot of crazy moves in the NFL and most have been mind blowing. From a trade involving a QB and a second round pick to one of the premiere DBs going to one of the best teams. Let's break down some of my winners and losers for this week:
LOSERS:
Brock Osweiler:
Let's be real right now, he was the top back-up QB two years ago with Denver. How much of that was Denver's system and the shadow of Peyton Manning. Once he went to the Texans he was exposed and the Texans immediately regretted their decision. They were looking for anyway to get out of his contract, they did not want to pay the rest of his contract. His deal was 4 years/ $72 million, and $37 million was guarantee, after his first year the Texans needed to get rid of him. Cleveland wanted the addition pick and chose to take on Brock with the 2nd round pick and has stated they intent on cutting Brock for this year. Sad one year you win the Super Bowl, two years later you realize you made a mistake and should have stayed with your team...lesson learned.
Adrian Peterson:
Father time catches up with all of us at some point in time, and it appears NFL teams think that about Peterson. Coming off another ACL surgery and looking to make a splash apparently his asking price is too high. He has expressed interest in the Patriots, it does not look like the Pats are interested in him at this time. He may end up going back to the Vikings, but who knows at this time he may want to take less money and show off what value he can bring to his next team.
Washington Redskins:
You lose Pierre Garcon, DeSean Jackson, Chris Baker, Scott McCloughan, and your starting QB wants to be traded...the only thing you have to show for it is Terrell Pryor. Now I am not one of knocking Pryor (last year he was on my fantasy squad), but you missed out on Alshon Jefferies, Brandon Marshall, Torrie Smith, and Kenny Stills. You refuse to add any additional weapons through free agency expect for a former QB now converted WR. Give yourself a round of applause my dudes, it is no wonder why most of my friends are talking of boycotting the team this year.
WINNERS:
New England Patriots:
Okay I have to admit, I hate saying this but, you let go of Hightower and sign DB Gilmore one of the highest rated DBs in the Free Agency class. New England is known for reloading on talent and it seems they are ready to repeat. Tom Brady has a solid line and with the trade of their 1st and 3rd picks for Brandin Cooks (WHAT?!?!), you got Dwayne Allen (some think he is an upgrade from Bennett), and Kony Ealy. Basically you reloaded on your talent and those pieces you let go are still in Free Agency as I am writing this: Hightower, Chris Long, Vince Wilfork, etc. They are going to have fun now and in the draft to pick and choose who adds the pieces and it could be scary.
Jacksonville Jaguars:
Once again the Jags are all in the in the Free Agency, they let go of Prince Amukamara (who went to the Bears), but they got A.J. Bouye in the process. Calais Campbell, Abry Jones, and Barry Church have all signed the squad. They were also able to re-sign their lineman back and keep the big pieces. The biggest question is who do the Jags go for in the Draft, it is good for those guys as they continue building a great team. Expect the team to make some more moves as they attempt to win the AFC South.
There are still a lot of veterans who are out there waiting to be signed, let us find out who else is getting attached to teams. I am looking for Denver to make some more moves, hopefully adding more pieces to the DE and OT side. Let me know what you think in the comments below.
-Clifford Miller
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