Here is the list of available free agents still out there on the market as of today courtesy of
thesidelineview.com
OFFENSE - List of available offensive players
DEFENSE - List of available defensive players
Are there any players on this list that stand out or surprise you? Who would be your first choice off the street for each position (a.k.a. short list) in case the Giants need someone in case someone else goes on IR?
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OFFENSE:
Quarterback:
Vince Young
Matt Leinart
Tyler Thigpen
Byron Leftwich
David Carr
Trent Edwards
Charlie Batch
John Skelton
John Beck
Caleb Hanie
Mike Kafka
Tim Tebow
JaMarcus Russell
Stephen McGee
Dennis Dixon
Graham Harrell
B.J. Coleman
Jordan Palmer
Nathan Enderle
John Parker Wilson
Levi Brown
G.J. Kinne
Running Back:
Willis McGahee
Michael Turner
Cedric Benson
Chris “Beanie” Wells
Jahvid Best
Kevin Smith
Kahlil Bell
Joe McKnight
Brandon Jackson
Joseph Addai
Steve Slaton (KR)
Javon Ringer
Tim Hightower
D.J. Ware (KR)
Mewelde Moore (KR/PR)
Lance Ball
Ryan Torain
Keiland Williams
Kregg Lumpkin
Jalen Parmele
Deji Karim (KR)
Jamie Harper
Thomas Clayton
Stefan Logan (PR/KR)
Jeremiah Johnson
Chris Rainey (KR/PR)
Rock Cartwright
Darren Evans
William Powell
Tristan Davis
Armando Allen
John Clay
Fullback:
Michael Robinson
John Conner
Lawrence Vickers
Spencer Larsen
Jacob Hester
Jorvorskie Lane
Corey McIntyre
Ahmard Hall
Ovie Mughelli
Quinn Johnson
Lousaka Polite
Moran Norris
Evan Rodriguez (TE)
Chris Gronkowski
Dorin Dickerson (TE)
Brock Bolen
Owen Schmitt
Reagan Maui’a
Mike Cox
Brad Smelley (TE)
Eddie Williams
Wide Receiver:
Brandon Lloyd
Laurent Robinson
Devery Henderson
Braylon Edwards
David Nelson
Austin Collie
Lavelle Hawkins
Mohamed Massaquoi
Donte’ Stallworth
Steve Breaston
Josh Cribbs (KR/PR)
Michael Jenkins
Deion Branch
Early Doucet
Ramses Barden
Anthony Armstrong
Devin Aromashodu
Chaz Schilens
Mike Thomas
Courtney Roby
Chad Johnson
Jabar Gaffney
Derek Hagan
Tiquan Underwood
Matthew Willis
Naaman Roosevelt
Deon Butler
Roscoe Parrish (PR)
Brandon Banks (KR/PR)
Patrick Crayton
Sammie Stroughter
Jason Hill
Jordan Shipley
Jordan Norwood
Brian Robiskie
Ruvell Martin
Patrick Turner
Greg Camarillo (PR)
Legedu Naanee
Mardy Gilyard (KR)
Devin Thomas
Adrian Arrington
Michael Clayton
Terrence Austin
Richard Goodman (KR)
Terrance Copper
Demetrius Williams
Brett Swain
Maurice Stovall (TE)
Jerheme Urban
DeMarco Sampson
Devon Wylie
Jaymar Johnson
Quan Cosby (PR/KR)
Ronald Johnson
Chastin West
Lance Long
Tim Toone
Andy Tanner
Terrence Toliver
Nathan Palmer
Jeff Fuller
Jamar Newsome
B.J. Cunningham
Tight End:
Jake Ballard
Daniel Fells
Visanthe Shiancoe
Todd Heap
Randy McMichael
David Thomas
Daniel Graham
Will Heller
Leonard Pope
Richard Quinn
Evan Moore
Travis Beckum
Dan Gronkowski
Zach Potter
Brody Eldridge
Martin Rucker
Richard Gordon
Brett Brackett
Kevin Brock
Zaxk Pianalto
Jake O’Connell
Alex Silvestro (OT)
Hayden Smith
Offensive Tackle:
Jammal Brown (RT/LT)
Jared Gaither (LT)
Demetress Bell (LT)
Max Starks (LT)
Sean Locklear (RT/LT)
Barry Richardson (RT)
Frank Omiyale (RT/LT/G)
Wayne Hunter (LT)
Jeremy Bridges (RT/G)
Jason Smith (RT, LT)
Brandyn Dombrowski (RT)
James Lee (RT)
Jordan Black (RT)
D’Anthony Batiste (RT, LT)
Brandon Keith (RT)
Pat McQuistan (RT)
Tony Hills (RT)
Ramon Harewood (RT)
Patrick Brown (RT)
Ed Wang (LT)
William Robinson (RT/LT)
Lee Ziemba (RT)
Guard:
Lance Louis
Nate Livings
Stephen Peterman
Jake Scott
Cooper Carlisle
Bobbie Williams
Chilo Rachal
Geoff Hangartner (C)
Deuce Lutui (Suspended three more games)
Jason Spitz (C)
Ryan Lilja (C)
Antoine Caldwell
Leonard Davis
Derrick Dockery
Rex Hadnot (C)
Reggie Wells (RT)
Russ Hochstein (G)
Troy Kropog
Kasey Studdard
Roger Allen
Mitch Petrus
Jamey Richard
Otis Hudson
Center:
Eugene Amano
Kyle DeVan (G)
Edwin Williams
Matt Tennant
Alex Parsons (G)
John Estes
Long Snapper:
Ken Amato
Brian Jennings
Lonnie Paxton
Jeremy Cain
Joe Zelenka
Ryan Pontbriand
Matt Katula
Chris Massey
David Binn
Justin Snow
Jake Ingram
Bryce Davis
Punter:
Chris Kluwe
Mat McBriar
Brian Moorman
Nick Harris
Reggie Hodges
Daniel Sepulveda
Matt Dodge
Matt Turk
Jason Baker
Ben Graham
Chas Henry
T.J. Conley
Ricky Schmitt (K)
Tom Malone
Sam Paulescu
Ryan Tydlacka
Ryan Donahue
Daniel Power
Chris Bryan
Brad Wing
Kicker:
Neil Rackers
Olindo Mare
Dave Rayner
Justin Medlock
David Buehler
Rhys Lloyd
Garrett Lindholm
Havard Rugland
Derek Dimke
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DEFENSE:
Defensive End:
Mark Anderson (OLB in 3-4)
Kyle Vanden Bosch
Andre Carter
Lawrence Jackson
Ray Edwards
Jamaal Anderson (DT)
Jonathan Fanene (DE in 3-4/DT in 4-3)
Juqua Parker
Kyle Moore
Jay Richardson
Hall Davis
Jacques Cesaire
Dave Tollefson
Marcus Dixon (DT in 4-3)
Jarvis Moss (OLB in 3-4)
Patrick Chukwurah
Nick Eason
Vonnie Holliday
Tim Crowder
Darrion Scott
Jayme Mitchell
Derrick Harvey
Austen Lane
Pannel Ogboh
Aaron Morgan
Cheta Ozougwu (OLB in 3-4)
Ronnell Lewis
Scott Solomon
Greg Romeus
Defensive Tackle:
Sione Po'uha
Richard Seymour (DE in 3-4)
Corey Williams
Shaun Cody
Rocky Bernard
Spencer Johnson
Ron Edwards
Antonio Garay
Ty Warren (DE in 3-4)
Casey Hampton
Anthony Hargrove (DE in 3-4)
Ma'ake Kemoeatu
Antonio Dixon
Trevor Laws
Shaun Smith
Marvin Austin
Matt Toeaina
Andre Fluellen
Ryan McBean
Eric Foster
Daniel Muir
Torell Troup
Ron Brace
Ogemdi Nwagbuo
Jarron Gilbert
Myron Pryor
Corvey Irvin
Frank Okam
Brian Price
Jerrell Powe
Kyle Love
Clint McDonald
Lamar Divens
Ra’Shon “Sunny” Harris
Andre Neblett
Brian Schaefering
Jeris Pendleton
Inside Linebacker:
Takeo Spikes
Bradie James
Larry Grant (suspended two more games)
Barrett Ruud
Demorrio Williams (WLB in 4-3/ILB in 3-4)
Kirk Morrison
Zac Diles
Gary Guyton
Niko Koutouvides
Tavares Gooden
Mike Peterson (SLB)
Tim Shaw
Brandon Siler
A.J. Edds
Brendon Ayanbadejo
Ricky Brown
Keyaron Fox
Travis Goethel
Tyrone McKenzie
Leon Williams
Kenny Onatolu (OLB in 4-3)
Brandon Johnson
Doug Hogue
L.J. Fort
D.J. Smith
Stevenson Sylvester
Ryan Rau
Josh Hull
Phillip Dillard
Greg Lloyd
Outside Linebacker:
Michael Boley (WLB in 4-3)
Jo-Lonn Dunbar (SLB/WLB in 4-3)
Leroy Hill (WLB/SLB in 4-3)
Thomas Howard (WLB in 4-3)
Bryan Thomas (OLB in 3-4)
Chris Gocong (OLB in 3-4/ILB in 3-4/SLB in 4-3)
Marcus Benard (OLB in 3-4/DE in 4-3)
Mike Peterson (SLB/MLB in 4-3)
Mario Haggan (SLB in 4-3)
Keith Brooking (WLB/MLB in 4-3)
Chris Chamberlain (ILB in 3-4, WLB in 4-3)
Scott Shanle (WLB in 4-3)
Justin Cole (WLB in 4-3)
Antwan Applewhite (OLB in 3-4, DE in 4-3, SLB in 4-3)
Aaron Maybin (OLB in 3-4/DE/SLB in 4-3)
Tracy White (SLB in 4-3/ILB in 3-4)
Clark Haggans (OLB in 3-4)
Bobby Carpenter (SLB in 4-3, ILB in 3-4)
Jason Williams (OLB in 4-3)
Bryan Scott (OLB in 4-3, OLB in 3-4, S)
Matt McCoy (WLB in 4-3, ILB in 3-4)
Chris Wilson (OLB in 3-4)
Cameron Sheffield (OLB in 3-4)
Thaddeus Gibson (OLB in 3-4, DE in 4-3)
Keenan Clayton (WLB in 4-3)
Brian Rolle (WLB in 4-3)
Xavier Adibi
Spencer Adkins
Gerald McRath
Ricky Elmore
Jesse Nading
Brandon Williams
Austin Spitler
Baraka Atkins (OLB in 3-4)
Monte Simmons (OLB in 3-4, SLB in 4-3)
Jabara Williams (WLB in 4-3)
Safety:
Kerry Rhodes
Kenny Phillips
Tom Zbikowski (suspended three weeks)
Haruki Nakamura
Sherrod Martin
Tyrell Johnson
Atari Bigby
Jordan Babineaux
Madieu Williams
Erik Coleman
Abram Elam
Charlie Peprah
Chris Crocker
Amari Spievey (CB)
Chris Hope
James Sanders (suspended two more games)
Sean Considine
Cody Grimm
Reggie Smith
Troy Nolan
Tom Nelson
Eric Frampton
Al Afalava
Tyler Sash
Larry Asante
Josh Barrett
Tyrone Culver
Corey Lynch
Derrick Martin
Brandon Underwood
Darcel McBath
Eddie Whitley (CB)
Tyler Sash
David Sims
Eric Hagg
Ross Ventrone
Markelle Martin
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (CB)
Mark Legree
Nate Ness
Cornerback:
Ronald Bartell
Shawntae Spencer
Sheldon Brown
Drayton Florence
Joselio Hanson
Jason Allen
Terrence McGee
Drew Coleman
Cedric Griffin
Nate Clements (FS)
Stanford Routt
Elbert Mack
Marcus Trufant
Jacob Lacey
Chris Johnson
Will Allen
Crezdon Butler
Jalil Brown
Patrick Lee
Antwaun Molden
Ryan Mouton
Kennard Cox
Michael Coe
Justin Tryon
Brandon McDonald (suspended one more week)
Justin King
LeQuan Lewis
Kevin Barnes
Bruce Johnson
Curtis Marsh
Travis Daniels
William Middleton
Coye Francies
Brian Witherspoon
Myron Lewis
Bryan McCann
Terrence Johnson
DeQuan Menzie (S)
Ras-I Dowling
DeMarcus Van Dyke
And Tyrell Johnson, Arkansas St. - I remember many on BBI were high on him leading up to the (I think) '08 draft.
RB - Willis McGahee (followed by D.J. Ware)
FB - Michael Robinson
WR - Devin Thomas
TE - Jake Ballard
OT - LT/RT Max Starks (followed by RT/LT Sean Locklear if he's healthy)
OG - Stephen Peterman
C - No clue, lol.
P - Daniel Sepulveda
K - David Buehler
LS - No clue, lol.
DE - Dave Tollefson
DT - Marvin Austin, Rocky Bernard, & Frank Okam
MLB - Takeo Spike, Bradie James...and Phillip Dillard (j/k lol)
OLB - Thomas Howard
S - Kerry Rhodes, Atari Bigby (looks like Kenny Phillips is done)
CB - Drayton Florence
Yes, who he DID pick wound up being at best mediocre, though there's plenty of time for J. Williams to prove he was a steal..
We've done rather well, not great, in FA..
AND, the Reese era is FAR FROM OVER so I doubt we'll be looking back laughing all that much, though nothing's a certainty of course
No one gets to go out gracefully
Was Bowman even a consideration? We'll never know but its obvious from his drafts and the bargain basement style he doesn't care about that position.
Anyone who signs only counts on a weekly basis rather than the full 17 weeks, so the cost of signing a player will dwindle each week. In-season cap space won't be an issue, especially since the Giants will pick up space right after week 4 (between $100 to $200 K) and week 8 (add another $200 to $300 K). The key is to avoid players going on IR. If another 2 more go on it, especially earlier in the season, then they'll have to make more room under the cap, dipping back into the Snee/Weatherfood pool. My hunch is that they'll be alright.
But if he misses just part of a game, and say one the following week, can Painter deliver better than Nassib? Obviously from what the coaches have seen in preseason and in practice, he can't, otherwise Painter would not be here....
But the cost of this was an extra player....you are keeping a player on this team, taking up a roster spot, that may never play......does that make sense? Obviously next year, he will be the #2 guy, and Painter is out of a job, and we have the roster spot back......that is the plan.....but if Nassib does not take advantage of this season, and is not "ready" next year, hope that wasted "spot" does not come back to bite us this year....
As for the free agents out there, I thought Turner would have a job......but apparently, he has lost his game, and no one is even sniffing....