Offseason Winners and Loser through Two weeks

After two weeks of free agency, it’s safe to say that there is little other than a big trade that would adjust the fortunes of these teams. So why not look at the winners and losers of the offseason to this point? This will include trades as well as free agent signings as well as re-signings and contract extensions. So, without further ado, here we go.

WINNERS

Philadelphia Eagles – I think it goes without saying that the Eagles have probably had the best offseason

Free Agency, Day Sixteen

I’m not sure there’s a worse crawl then the waning days of free agency. When there are still signings and rumors a plenty, but both move at a snail’s pace.

49ers sign RB Brandon Jacobs

The 49ers signed running back Brandon Jacobs to a one-year contract.

I can’t say I dislike the signing, though it doesn’t excite me at all. The 49ers seem to be adding a power back so that when they feel the need to limit Frank Gore’s carries in short yardage situations, they have a better option than the smaller Kendall Hunter. Make no mistake, Hunter will probably see more carries than Jacobs because of his potential to make big plays, but Jacobs will probably score more touchdowns because of when he will get the ball. It’s a nice approach, so long as they don’t ruin Frank Gore’s rhythm in the process.

Mock Draft 3.0

With free agency two weeks old and almost all the major signings made, there will likely only be intermittent changes from here on out. But let’s see what the second week of free agency did to the draft outlook.

1.       Indianapolis Colts – Andrew Luck – QB – Stanford

Nothing will be changing this signing unless the Colts actually sign a different player before the draft.

Previous Pick: Andrew Luck

2.       Washington Redskins – Robert Griffin III – QB  - Baylor

Basically the same as above. The Redskins will only change this pick if the Colts take RGIII.

Previous Pick: Robert Griffin III

Free Agency, Day Fifteen

Another day, another three or four signings to comment on. 

Lions re-sign RB Kevin Smith

The Lions re-signed running back Kevin Smith to a one-year deal.

I love this move. It shows faith in Smith to be an effective runner when called upon and gives the Lions another option while Mikel Leshoure and Jahvid Best recover from their respective injuries. I like the way

Free agency, Day Fourteen

Well, two weeks of free agency have passed. And now were down to a few token signings a day. All the major news has been made and short of an unexpected trade, I doubt there will be a headlines being made until the draft.

Rams re-sign FB Brit Miller, sign WR Steve Smith, TE Matthew Mulligan  

The Rams re-signed fullback Brit Miller to an undisclosed contract. They also signed wide receiver Steve Smith to a one-year deal and tight end Matthew Mulligan to a two-year deal.

Free Agency, Days Twelve and Thirteen

Why is it the weekends always seem to be extra slow when it comes to free agent signings? Oh well, here’s your weekend report.

Saints sign LB Curtis Lofton

The Saints signed linebacker Curtis Lofton to a five-year deal.

This is the big foot I’ve been waiting to fall for most of the off-season. While there are still a number of good players still waiting to find jobs elsewhere, I didn’t think there were any as good as Lofton. After the Gregg Williams scandal and the potential that middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma will be suspended arose, this move