WR Michael Jenkins
In 12 games in 2010, Jenkins had a +5.2 rating in receiving which was good for 22nd best in the league. A drop and fumble in the playoffs doesn’t leave a good taste in the mouth, and the Falcons upgraded with Julio Jones, making Jenkins expendable. A number of free agent receivers returned to their 2010 teams, so a few teams are still looking to upgrade. Jenkins offers an experienced option.
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TE Todd Heap
The Ravens needed to cut a few players, and they spent two picks on tight ends last year which lessened the need to keep Heap around. While you wouldn’t want him to block for you, in 2010 he was still one of the best receiving tight ends in the league. His 15 yards per catch tied him for fifth in the league. He also caught 70% of passes thrown his way – about average for the position. Of course, his age is an issue, but he can be a quick fix somewhere.
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G Jacob Bell
The Rams upgraded the guard position with Harvey Dahl from the Falcons. They asked Bell to take a pay cut and he wouldn’t, so despite being the best starting linemen on the Rams in 2010, he has been released. He gives more value to a team that likes to pass, as his +7.1 pass block rating was third best for left guards in 2010. However, his -3.8 run block rating was a problem as you typically need reliability in that department from your guards.
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G Rich Seubert / C Shaun O’Hara
The Giants decided they wanted to get younger on the offensive line and save some money, so Seubert and O’Hara were both cut. While Seubert is close to average in run and pass blocking, it’s worth noting his +4.5 screen blocking grade was the second highest in the league, indicating an ability to move and zero-in on targets in space. O’Hara was a solid run blocker with a +1.4 rating, although he allowed nine combined pressures which was a little high for 218 pass snaps. With so many teams needing help on the offensive line, each of these players could be an upgrade somewhere
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