Free Agents Discussion

[sherck]

I wonder how the free agent visit of NT John Jenkins is going? He is an actual 350 pound "true" 3-4 NT that would be good rotation with Al Woods to stabilize the position.

Interesting theme that I have seen run through Ballard's free agent signings or visits:

Former 1st round draft choice = Mingo
Former 2nd round draft choice = Sheard, Woods, Hunt, Kevin Minter (not signed)
Former 3rd round draft choice = John Jenkins (not signed)
Former 4th round draft choice = Simon, Schwenke

Its not like we are bringing in street free agents whom have not started many NFL games. Ballard is bringing in depth guys who had the athleticism to be drafted in the first 4 rounds of the draft in their year but who have underperformed during their rookie contracts.

The exception to that rule has been either re-signing our own (Doyle, Turbin, Butler), Special Teams (Locke - 5th round), and now WR Kamar Aiken who entered the league as a UDFA but who worked himself into a starting role in 2015.

Just an interesting connection point to the free agents. These are not "depth" free agent signings on par with signing the McNary's, Kerr's, Harrison's or Melton's of the world. These guys actually had talent or skills that they have not yet (or perhaps never will) unlock.

Cheers,