After two days of tampering and nearly three days of free agency, most of the best free agents have signed with their old teams or with new teams. Here are my favorite signings for each of the NFC teams.
Minnesota Vikings
Michael Pierce, DT
The Vikings released Linval Joseph prior to free agency. That left a giant hole in the middle of the defensive line. Michael Pierce is talented enough and big enough to fill that hole. Joseph is exiting his prime. Pierce is entering his.
Green Bay Packers
Christian Kirksey, LB
The Packers replaced Blake Martinez with Christian Kirksey. I'd say that's a bump in talent. I was a fan of Kirksey throughout his days in Cleveland. Plus, moving on from a player from Stanford for a player from any other college is always a move in the right direction.
Chicago Bears
Nick Foles, QB
I'm not really a fan of any of the Bears free agent signings so I'll go with a player added through trade. The Bears were wise to trade for Nick Foles. He's played well at times and he's played well for some of the Bears coaches. He has to provide more consistency than Mitchell Trubisky ever has.
Detroit Lions
Jamie Collins, LB
The Lions have been active. I like about half of their signings. Those that I like start with Jamie Collins. He was playing as well as any linebacker in the league through most of last season. If he can play at that level for an entire season the Lions defense should improve.
Dallas Cowboys
Gerald McCoy, DT
The Cowboys were more focused on a few of their own players than adding to their roster. They did add Gerald McCoy to bulk up the interior of their defensive line. I've always liked McCoy. He might not be the player that he's been for most of his career but he's still a fine addition to the defense on the field and off.
New York Giants
James Bradberry, CB
I guess that the Giants see something in the players that they signed. If I have to pick a signing that I like I suppose that the signing of James Bradberry is the one I like the most. The Giants needed a corner and he plays the position. Actually, Bradberry has been a very good corner at times. He just has to be a very good corner more often.
Washington Redskins
Kendall Fuller, CB
The Redskins did a great job of swapping out Josh Norman for Kendall Fuller. I was really surprised that the Kansas City Chiefs let Fuller get away.
Philadelphia Eagles
Javon Hargrave, DT
Just the thought of Javon Hargrave on the same line as Fletcher Cox is frightening.
New Orleans Saints
Emmanuel Sanders, WR
I suppose that Drew Brees needed more playmakers. Emmanuel Sanders paired with Michael Thomas should be fun for the Saints. Not so fun for defenses.
Atlanta Falcons
Dante Fowler, Jr., Edge
The Falcons needed a pass rusher. Dante Fowler was a good one for Los Angeles Rams last year. He wasn't always that for the Jacksonville Jaguars. If he can play for the Falcons like he did for the Rams, this is an excellent signing.
Carolina Panthers
Teddy Bridgewater, QB
If not for the horrible knee injury before the start of the 2016 season, Teddy Bridgewater would still be the Vikings' franchise quarterback. I truly believe that. What a different football world it would be. I'm glad that Bridgewater is finally getting an opportunity to be "the guy" for a team. He deserves it. He's earned it. The Panthers gave him a three-year deal but I fear that it's only as a place-holder for the "next guy." At least that future is in his hands.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tom Brady, QB
Nothing needs to be said about this signing.
San Francisco 49ers
Jimmie Ward, S
The 49ers have signed a single outside free agent. Tom Compton. I don't like that signing. Especially since it looked like it came at the expense of Mike Person's place on the roster. So, I'll go with the re-signing of Jimmie Ward as the best free agent signing by the 49ers. When he's healthy he's been a very good, versatile player.
Seattle Seahawks
Brandon Shell, OT
The Seahawks have needed to improve their offensive line since the departures of Walter Jones and Steve Hutchinson. Brandon Shell is a very underrated player. This will be his opportunity to no longer be underrated.
Los Angeles Rams
Andrew Whitworth, OT
The only outside free agents that the Rams have signed are defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson and edge rusher Leonard Floyd. They were signed to replace Michael Brockers and Dante Fowler Jr. I don't consider either as an upgrade. So, I'll go with the re-signing of the ageless Andrew Whitworth.
Arizona Cardinals
DeAndre Hopkins, WR
The Cardinals have signed defensive tackle Jordan Phillips, and linebackers DeVondre Campbell and Devon Kennard. All are very good signings. I have to go with the trade that would've been vetoed in nearly all fantasy football leagues. The Cardinals committed unarmed robbery with the acquisition of DeAndre Hopkins from the Houston Texans.
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