It’s Wednesday and time for this week’s Top 5.
I’m going to stray away from college basketball today in
light of another big signing in the NFL last night. I know, it’s been a while
since I’ve talked about anything but college basketball, but other news is
starting to pick up.
So this week’s topic: Top 5 moves in NFL free agency.
1.
DeMarcus Ware, from Dallas to Denver: When teams
play the Broncos, they are most likely passing a lot because they have to play
from behind so often. This is why a pass rusher is so vital to Denver right
now, especially when Von Miller can’t seem to stay healthy or pass a drug test any more. Ware is still a viable threat to take down the quarterback every
play, even though he’s almost 32 years old. He managed 6 sacks last season, despite
missing three games due to injury. And those were the first games he’s ever
missed as an NFL player. Look for Ware to make an immediate impact for the
Broncos.
2.
DeSean Jackson, from Philadelphia to Washington:
This one might surprise you, but I love this pick up for the Redskins. Robert
Griffin III doesn’t have any deep threat receivers. Pierre Garcon and Santana
Moss are both solid receivers, but are getting up there in age. Jackson, even
with the locker room baggage he carries, will make an instant impact for the
Redskins. RGIII has always been able to throw a pretty deep ball and that
threat might open up some running lanes for him as well.
3.
Aquib Talib, from New England to Denver: Like I
said earlier, whoever plays Denver better be prepared to pass the ball because
you’re going to be down. Talib is another great pick up for the Broncos,
especially since Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie signed with the Giants. Talib is
an upgrade from Rodgers-Cromartie though, and will likely take the opposing team's best receiver. He will also bring some swagger back to a defense that got
destroyed in the Super Bowl.
4.
Jared Allen, from Minnesota to Chicago: Allen is
one of the best pass rushers to play the game and deserved to be signed by a
contender. The Bears aren’t that far away from being a legitimate Super Bowl threat, and this signing makes them that much closer. Out is Julius Peppers,
who’s contract and inability to stay healthy became a burden for Chicago. In is
Allen, who has had seven straight seasons of double digits sacks. A fantastic move
for the Bears.
5.
Knowshon Moreno, from Denver to Miami: This move
was the quietest on this list and I thought it warranted a little more excitement.
The Dolphins are another team that isn’t that far off either. They have a great
defense and a rising star at quarterback in Ryan Tannehill. They weren’t
getting anywhere in the run game with Daniel Thomas, so Moreno makes perfect sense to me. Many don’t realize how good Moreno was last season, rushing for
almost 1,000 yards and seven touchdowns in a pass-heavy offense. He’ll make an
impact for Miami. If he doesn’t, expect this:
-Steph Curry hits another game winner to help the Warriors knock off the Mavericks last night.
-Tiger Woods will have to wait another year to get that Green Jacket again.
-The NCAA women's Final Four is set after Stanford and Maryland won last night.
Thanks for reading and have a great day!
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