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2005 100 Top Free Agent Tracker


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March 6, 2005

2005 free-agent tracker

The following list ranked the top 100 free agents at the start of the free-agent signing period March 2, including players who were released before March 2. Players who are released after March 2 and who rank among the top 100 will be added to the list. For a complete list of key free-agent moves, check the "NFL Zone" or the team pages.

Free-agent designations: FFA

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GJ&H's REMAINING UFA's {worth mentioning}

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ILB Kendrell Bell

ILB Edgerton Hartwell

ILB Rob Morris

OLB Tommy Polley

OLB Anthony Simmons

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CB Samari Rolle

CB Fred Smoot

CB Ty Law

CB Andre Dyson

CB Nick Harper

CB Renaldo Hill

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SS Kenoy Kennedy

SS Sammy Knight

SS Dwight Smith

FS Idris Bashir

FS Dexter Jackson

FS Keion Carpenter

FS Arturo Freeman

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DT Marcus Bell

DT Tony Williams

DT Chris Hovan

DT Jerry DeLoach

DT Leonardo Carson

DL Kevin Carter

DL Kendrick Clancey

DL Marques Douglas

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QB Jeff Garcia

QB Jay Fiedler

QB Tim Couch {bust}

QB Brad Johnson

QB Doug Johnson

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WR Plaxico Burress

WR Travis Taylor

WR David Terrell

WR Corey Bradford

WR Tim Dwight

WR Ike Hilliard

WR Joe Jurevicius

WR Jerome Pathon

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RB Anthony Thomas

RB Robert Holcombe

RB Tyrone Wheatley

RB Amos Zereoue

RB Ron Dayne {bust}

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TE Jermaine Wiggins

TE Chad Lewis

TE Itula Mili

TE Stephen Alexander

TE Freddie Jones

TE Marcus Pollard

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RT Floyd "Pork Chop" Womack

RT Stockar McDougle

RT Victor Riley

RT Fred Miller

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PK Joe Nedney

P Tom Rouen

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Bucs' Slim Cap Can't Hold Feely

By KATHERINE SMITH

Published: Mar 7, 2005

TAMPA - Bucs general manager Bruce Allen joked last week the team should hang a ``job opening'' sign up for kickers.

That job comes with a price though, and for former Atlanta kicker Jay Feely, the price was too low. Feely agreed to terms with the New York Giants Sunday.

``I would have loved to have come home to Tampa and played for the Bucs,'' said Feely, a former Jesuit standout. ``But after talking with them, I knew with their salary cap situation we wouldn't be able to work it out.''

Tampa Bay has approximately $3 million in cap room - not enough to sign another kicker while there are still unresolved issues at the wide receiver and tight end positions.

The Bucs have three kickers on the roster, including former Giants kicker Matt Bryant, who was signed last week.

Given the team's last-place ranking in field goal percentage the past two seasons, the kicking position is somewhat of a priority, however one that could fit in the confines of the Bucs' salary cap situation.

In other free agency news, former Bucs quarterback Brad Johnson's chances of regaining a starting job diminished by Sunday when the Arizona Cardinals signed Kurt Warner to a one-year contract.

Johnson, who once played for Cardinals coach Dennis Green in Minnesota, is scheduled to visit the Detroit Lions on Wednesday. He's competing with other veteran arms, including Jeff Garcia and Jay Fiedler, for limited spots.

Former Seattle Seahawk Itula Mili, one of several tight ends the Bucs are talking to, visited with the New Orleans Saints Sunday.< <

According to this Feely has signed with the Giants taking him off the market.

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#26 Dwight Smith

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67 FF

1 INT

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Height: 5-10

Weight: 201 lbs.

Pos: Safety

Age: 26

Born: August 13, 1978, Detroit, MI

Drafted: 2001, 3rd Round, 22nd Pick by Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Experience: 4 years

College: Akron

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2004 Scouting Report - Football Scouts Inc.

Name: Dwight Smith

Position: Safety

Grade: 68 | Key

Alert: B

Comment:

Smith is a good athlete but he is short and compact. However, he is physical, he likes to push receivers out of their routes and tries to intimidate. He is tough and strong for his size and is also very aggressive. Doesn't always seem to play with a lot of confidence, at times you get the feeling that he is playing soft in an effort not to give up big plays, and yet he still does. He appears to have good ball skills as a corner, and yet he will get turned around and doesn't always show the ability to recover. Technique is inconsistent. Has good versatility and can play both safety and corner for this defense. Lacks the size to play in the box and doesn't have the height to matchup as a corner in the vertical passing game. Smith may best fit in the nickel package as a corner covering slot receivers. One advantage that he gives this defense is that if the Bucs want to adjust their cover 2 scheme, and he is capable of playing pretty good man to man schemes from the safety position. His versatility is an asset but starting him back deep may not be a great fit.

Ham

I like the nice touch with appropriate busts on Couch and Dayne!

Miller at tackle I read in today's Chicago paper looks very likely to sign with the Bears.

Unfortunately the best talent out there by position happens to be our strength- linebackers

Hartwell, Polley and Bell would all be good additions

Listed scouting report on Smith - tough physical player

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GJ&H's REMAINING UFA's {worth mentioning}

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OLB Tommy Polley~ Super-fast LB could come in and make alot of plays in Donnie's scheme. Him, Vilma and Barton would be a frightening, lightning-quick bunch.

CB Ty Law ~Vet with a chip on his shoulder would bring an attitude, toughness and skills. I like him better than Smoot based solely on his intangibles.

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SS Kenoy Kennedy~One of the hardest hitters in the league would combine with ballhawk Erik Coleman to b a great safety combo.

FS Dexter Jackson~Would be another direction for the SS slot. Not a gerat hitter, but a ballhawk who could combine with Coleman to get 15-18 picks.

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DT Marcus Bell ~Much needed size in the middle. Not a stud, but a better option than Lance Legree for 30 snaps.

DT Tony Williams~Tough, hustling player.

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QB Jay Fiedler~When Chad missed his 4 annual games this year, I'd feel comfortable putting the ball in Fiedler's hands. He's not afraid of NE.

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WR Plaxico Burress ~Huge wideout would cause big match-up problems for people. Wouldn't have to be the #1 receiver, but could come in and stretch the field for Coles and McCareins.

WR Corey Bradford~Inconsistent speedster caught in numbers jam in Houston, Bradford could be a nice sleeper FA.

WR Tim Dwight~Scrappy, fast return man to replace Santana.

TE Chad Lewis~IMO, could be our biggest signing. He's old, but gets open and catches everything.

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