Free Agents who have made all the difference... - The Orange Mane

Taco John · 03-30-2006, 10:37 AM

I'm curious if people remember any free agents (let alone high priced free agents) that arguably made all the difference between a team winning the Superbowl and staying home in the last few years...

The only one I remember is Rodney Harrison, who clearly helped that team with his leadership.

Any others that people can point to?

ro_50 · 03-30-2006, 10:41 AM

Shannon Sharpe for the Ravens in 2000.

azbroncfan · 03-30-2006, 10:49 AM

Wasn't a FA but trade for faulk by the rams.

Arkie · 03-30-2006, 10:57 AM

Reggie White helped the Packers rise to the level of the Cowboys & 49ers and ultimately win the Super Bowl.

watermock · 03-30-2006, 11:01 AM

Dexter Manley

wolf754life · 03-30-2006, 11:03 AM

charles haley

neil smith helped us, alfred williams, bill romanowski, darrien gordon, mark schlereth, gary zimmerman, they were all big during the superbowl run, those guys all helped us bigtime

Bob's your Information Minister · 03-30-2006, 11:04 AM

Deion Sanders.

Tredici · 03-30-2006, 11:11 AM

I'm not sure about that "making all the difference" qualifier.

A lot of free agents re-sign with their existing team. So I guess we are looking at the ones who took big money to move on.

Did Terrell Owens make a difference in Philly? Yes. They also signed Jevon Kearse, did he make a difference?

I doubt Cincy is begrudging the contract they gave to Takeo Spikes.

Atlanta is probably happy with the production they get from Warrick Dunn.

But with few exceptions most of the guys grabbing big dollars aren't making a huge difference for the new club. Betrand Berry had a couple great seasons for Arizona but it didn't really get them anywhere.

That's why I think you see the smarter teams taking a pass at the initial signing frenzy. The dividends just haven't been there.

yavoon · 03-30-2006, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Tredici

I'm not sure about that "making all the difference" qualifier.

A lot of free agents re-sign with their existing team. So I guess we are looking at the ones who took big money to move on.

Did Terrell Owens make a difference in Philly? Yes. They also signed Jevon Kearse, did he make a difference?

I doubt Cincy is begrudging the contract they gave to Takeo Spikes.

Atlanta is probably happy with the production they get from Warrick Dunn.

But with few exceptions most of the guys grabbing big dollars aren't making a huge difference for the new club. Betrand Berry had a couple great seasons for Arizona but it didn't really get them anywhere.

That's why I think you see the smarter teams taking a pass at the initial signing frenzy. The dividends just haven't been there.

yah i dont agree w/ that logic at all. u dont pass on berry because u dont think ur gna win the superbowl, thats just silly. u sign good players to get a better team. berry has paid great dividends.

Taco John · 03-30-2006, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tredici

I'm not sure about that "making all the difference" qualifier.

A lot of free agents re-sign with their existing team. So I guess we are looking at the ones who took big money to move on.

Did Terrell Owens make a difference in Philly? Yes. They also signed Jevon Kearse, did he make a difference?

I doubt Cincy is begrudging the contract they gave to Takeo Spikes.

Atlanta is probably happy with the production they get from Warrick Dunn.

But with few exceptions most of the guys grabbing big dollars aren't making a huge difference for the new club. Betrand Berry had a couple great seasons for Arizona but it didn't really get them anywhere.

That's why I think you see the smarter teams taking a pass at the initial signing frenzy. The dividends just haven't been there.

I agree.

yavoon · 03-30-2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

I agree.

it also should be noted that fewer teams are "passing" on the initial free agency period than u think.

the broncos paid initial free agency dollars to atleast gerrard warren and probably lepsis/nalen as well. afterall warren's contract is 6/36 and john henderson just signed for 6/34 I believe.

the good teams only appear to be less involved in free agency because they are often caughtup signing their own players. afterall, they're the teams w/ the talent.

Mile High Shack · 03-30-2006, 11:28 AM

Bill Romonowski
Ed Macaffrey

just off the top of my head

Crowpointer · 03-30-2006, 11:30 AM

My brothers favorite player who was key in three Super Bowl wins Mike Vrabel

Garcia Bronco · 03-30-2006, 11:42 AM

Borderline...Darrien Gordon KR/CB\

Definately Romo Cop

Dr. Broncenstein · 03-30-2006, 11:46 AM

Neil Smith
Alfred Williams
Howard Griffith

Mile High Shack · 03-30-2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Broncenstein

Neil Smith
Alfred Williams
Howard Griffith

I think TJ is going to get killed in this argument

Garcia Bronco · 03-30-2006, 11:51 AM

Kurt Warner 00
Shannon Sharpe 01
Referee's 02
Gruden 03
Harrison 04
Maybe Dillion 05 - naa
Nobody in 06 - maybe referee's again

Gcver2ver3 · 03-30-2006, 11:56 AM

simeon rice

DBroncos4life · 03-30-2006, 12:00 PM

Jerry Rice and Rod Woodson come to mind for the Faiders.

DBroncos4life · 03-30-2006, 12:01 PM

Oh that Gannon guy kind of helped out too.

Jens1893 · 03-30-2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

Jerry Rice and Rod Woodson come to mind for the Faiders.

rich gannon

Odysseus · 03-30-2006, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Shack

Bill Romonowski
Ed Macaffrey

just off the top of my head

More to the point...playoffs count as somewhere right?
Champ Bailey (Redskins)
John Lynch (Tampa Bay)
Keith Burns (former Bronco from Tampa Bay)
Ian Gold (former Bronco from Tampa Bay)
Stephen Alexander (Detroit)
Ron Dayne (Giants)
Jake Plummer (Cardinals)

Free Agent market isn't any sure fire ticket to anywhere. For ever win we have a big fat doughnut. I think free agents are good because they are experienced but they have to fit our system, our people. our coachs, and our team. It's not like popping an engine into a Ford Mustang which any Chiefs fan can tell you is stupid easy to do.

Kaylore · 03-30-2006, 12:05 PM

It's important to pick up good players in free agency, BUT Super Bowl teams have always built their teams primarily through the draft.

Mile High Shack · 03-30-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

It's important to pick up good players in free agency, BUT Super Bowl teams have always built their teams primarily through the draft.

granted
but for a team like we have

we have a good group of core players that could be enhanced by a few good free agents

Arkansas Bronco · 03-30-2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tredici

But with few exceptions most of the guys grabbing big dollars aren't making a huge difference for the new club. Betrand Berry had a couple great seasons for Arizona but it didn't really get them anywhere.

I sure miss B. Berry.

03-30-2006, 10:37 AM	#1
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Tredici Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,010	I'm not sure about that "making all the difference" qualifier. A lot of free agents re-sign with their existing team. So I guess we are looking at the ones who took big money to move on. Did Terrell Owens make a difference in Philly? Yes. They also signed Jevon Kearse, did he make a difference? I doubt Cincy is begrudging the contract they gave to Takeo Spikes. Atlanta is probably happy with the production they get from Warrick Dunn. But with few exceptions most of the guys grabbing big dollars aren't making a huge difference for the new club. Betrand Berry had a couple great seasons for Arizona but it didn't really get them anywhere. That's why I think you see the smarter teams taking a pass at the initial signing frenzy. The dividends just haven't been there.

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