Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Norwell-Likely to be re-signed by the Panthers since they don't have much of anyone else hitting FA
Su'a-Filo-Has been terrible more often than not for his career,
Cooper-Bust that has only looked good in Dallas
Richburg-injury prone center with concussion issues that Giants fans don't even want back.
Give me Ryan Jensen, Corey Linsley or Travis Swanson at center in FA, and two out of Quenton Nelson, Braden Smith and Wyatt Teller in the draft.
Su'a-Filo and Cooper have struggled at times, but I like the free agent model of lower-cost deals for former high picks that have struggled elsewhere. Cooper, especially, has plenty of ability. He was a monster at UNC.
I live 20 minutes from Giants stadium. All my friends are Giants fans. I've watched at least some of just about every Giants game every year for my entire life. I can assure you they want Richburg back. Along with Pugh, he's been one of the only bright spots on that disaster of an OL. This is the first year he appeared in fewer than 15 games. You're overstating the injury concerns.
I'd love to get Quenton Nelson, but not in the top 5, and that's where we'll likely end up barring more Jimmy G magic. I'd rather address the OL in free agency. The advent of the spread is making it more and more difficult to properly evaluate college linemen.