What about an RFA?

by VWBugKing on Mar 3, 2010 5:03 PM CST

Looking through the RFA Tenders that have been coming through. Is there any reason not to consider going after some of the Offensive Line Players that have been tendered an RFA?

Willie Colon (Steelers) & Tyson Clabo (Falcons) were both tendered just First-Round Compensation. Both have been starting RTs for the last several few years. They are only in their 4th (26yo) & 5th (28yo) season respectively. Potentially get a solid starter for the next 5-6 years, while not a starter for 7-10 years, you know what you are getting for your draft pick.

I don't know all of the OL that have RFA tenders, maybe Raf or OCC will do a piece, but I have started to like this option.

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We're not looking for a guy who can step in at RT this year

We are looking for a guy to groom. Colombo will be the starting RT this season. And he’s not all that expensive.

by TCBinNYC on Mar 3, 2010 5:19 PM CST reply actions

Examples

I was using them as examples of good players that could be available for a 1st rd selection.

Although, you put Free in at LT & Colon at RT you have some solid bookends for your OL.

by VWBugKing on Mar 3, 2010 5:38 PM CST up reply actions

I would only do it for a young LT that would allow us to release Adams. Marcus McNeill from San Diego would be worth it.

by jack dein on Mar 3, 2010 5:25 PM CST reply actions

I suggested this, but I’ve read around about his injury history and he is just going to get worse and worse.

Who cares?

by Zak on Mar 3, 2010 5:40 PM CST up reply actions

What injury history he’s only missed 2 games in his career and he’s only 26.

by jack dein on Mar 3, 2010 6:03 PM CST up reply actions

well also injury history in college is also why he made it to the 2nd round of the draft. could be a ticking time bomb and not something that you can risk for a 1st and a 3rd.

I like him though

Who cares?

by Zak on Mar 3, 2010 8:26 PM CST up reply actions

I didn’t know he had injuries in college. I would really consider it if they only give him a 1st round tender.

by jack dein on Mar 3, 2010 8:40 PM CST up reply actions

Anthony Hargrove got a 3rd round tender

He’s a nice player and could be an upgrade for us on the DL

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by HudBaby on Mar 3, 2010 6:28 PM CST reply actions

willie colon?

that guy is bad

by ratware on Mar 3, 2010 6:37 PM CST reply actions

Plus, who wants a guy named after a body part that...

extracts water and salt from solid wastes before they are eliminated from the body?

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by 5Blings on Mar 4, 2010 6:31 PM CST up reply actions

What about Kirk Morrison of the Raiders at MLB?

He would only cost a 3rd and he averaged over 100 solo tackles a year for the past 3 years. He’s got some quickness and can fight through traffic. I think he would be worth it.

by Baked Potato Soup on Mar 4, 2010 8:47 AM CST reply actions