Free agent offensive lineman, who do you want on this team next year?

[Cr122]

lol here's the correct list for 2012, sorry.

[h=1]2012 NFL Free Agent Offensive Linemen[/h]By: Roshan Bhagat

Demetrius Bell (BUF) - OT - Bell is another under-the-radar player capable of protecting the blindside and is a vital piece to the Bills' offense with an expiring contract. Though he's an above average pass protector, he's an even better run blocker for the left side. The Bills have some work to be done to keep all of the pieces together, which could allow Bell to slip through the cracks into free agency.


Carl Nicks (NO) - OG - Nicks is one of the premier guards in the league and after watching Jahri Evans strike a rich deal not too long ago, the Saints may be hard pressed to offer a second guard that type of money, though Nicks arguably had a better season a year ago. If Nicks doesn't put a hometown discount on the table, there's a good chance the market shows him more love than the Saints can afford to show him.


Ben Grubbs (BAL) - OG - Grubbs has been one of the top offensive linemen on one of the better units in the league over the past few years. Despite having some moving pieces next to him at left tackle, Grubbs has continued to excel. The team's run game is at its best with him blocking on the move. With some instability along the offensive line over the past few years, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Ravens address Grubbs' contract immediately.


Chris Myers (HOU) - OC - Myers has found himself in one of the best possible situations in the league with the Texans. After years of searching, the Texans have been able to replicate some of the success Head Coach Gary Kubiak had in Denver. Meyers is an outstanding system fit and will probably stay in Houston.


Jeff Saturday (IND) - OC - Though the Colts have bigger priorities, Saturday has been a Colt for a long time. With his career on winding down, he may want to stay put for a shot at another ring with Manning likely to return at full health next year.


Nick Hardwick (SD) - OC - Hardwick isn't nearly at his Pro Bowl level from several years back, but he's a solid center with good size, strength, and football IQ. The Chargers have some other contracts to address before they get to Hardwick, which would allow a team desperate in the middle to steal him from San Diego while searching for his Pro Bowl years yet again.


Scott Wells (GB) - OC - Like Meyers, Wells is an ideal system fit. The Packers have sought to get bigger and stronger at the position over the Thompson's tenure, but there's no doubt that Wells has consistently outperformed all others. He's a heady center with no flash that could play well into his 30s. Though the Packers won't offer a lucrative deal, he's also unlikely to find that elsewhere as an undersized center.

The Rest:
D'Anthony Batiste (ARZ) - OT
Levi Brown (ARZ) - OT
Brandon Keith (ARZ) - OT
Mark LeVoir (BAL) - OT
Demetrius Bell (BUF) - OT
Erik Pears (BUF) - OT
Anthony Collins (CIN) - OT
Dennis Roland (CIN) - OT
Oniel Cousins (CLE) - OT
Artis Hicks (CLE) - OT
Guy Whimper (JAC) - OT
Jared Gaither (KC) - OT
Barry Richardson (KC) - OT
Vernon Carey (MIA) - OT
Kareem McKenzie (NYG) - OT
Robert Turner (NYJ) - OT
Khalif Barnes (OAK) - OT
Stephon Heyer (OAK) - OT
King Dunlap (PHI) - OT
Trai Essex (PIT) - OT
Max Starks (PIT) - OT
Breno Giacomini (SEA) - OT
Adam Snyder (SF) - OT
Adam Goldberg (STL) - OT
James Lee (TB) - OT
Mike Otto (TEN) - OT
C.J. Davis (CAR) - OT - Exclusive Rights
Geoff Schwartz (CAR) - OT - Restricted
Garry Williams (CAR) - OT - Restricted
Jermey Parnell (DAL) - OT - Exclusive Rights
Chris Clark (DEN) - OT - Exclusive Rights
Corey Hilliard (DET) - OT - Restricted
Lydon Murtha (MIA) - OT - Restricted
Patrick Brown (MIN) - OT - Exclusive Rights
Brandyn Dombrowski (SD) - OT - Restricted
Alex Boone (SF) - OT - Exclusive Rights
Deuce Lutui (ARZ) - OG
Chad Rinehart (BUF) - OG
Mackenzy Bernadeau (CAR) - OG
Roberto Garza (CHI) - OG
Nate Livings (CIN) - OG
Mike McGlynn (CIN) - OG
Bobbie Williams (CIN) - OG
John Greco (CLE) - OG
Steve Vallos (CLE) - OG
Derrick Dockery (DAL) - OG
Russ Hochstein (DEN) - OG
Ryan Diem (IND) - OG
Dan Connolly (NE) - OG
Stacy Andrews (NYG) - OG
Chilo Rachal (SF) - OG
Jacob Bell (STL) - OG
Jeremy Zuttah (TB) - OG
Jake Scott (TEN) - OG
Kory Lichtensteiger (WAS) - OG
Will Montgomery (WAS) - OG
Kraig Urbik (BUF) - OG - Restricted
Dorian Brooks (PIT) - OG - Exclusive Rights
Ramon Foster (PIT) - OG - Restricted
Todd McClure (ATL) - OC
Matt Birk (BAL) - OC
Andre Gurode (BAL) - OC
Ryan Pontbriand (CLE) - OC
Don Muhlbach (DET) - OC
Casey Wiegmann (KC) - OC
John Sullivan (MIN) - OC
Dan Koppen (NE) - OC
Olin Kreutz (NO) - OC
Scott Mruczkowski (SD) - OC
Ken Amato (TEN) - OC
Edwin Williams (CHI) - OC - Exclusive Rights
Jon Weeks (HOU) - OC - Restricted
Ryan Wendell (NE) - OC - Restricted
Justin Drescher (NO) - OC - Exclusive Rights
Mike Windt (SD) - OC - Exclusive Rights
Fernando Velasco (TEN) - OC - Restricted

 

[RoyTheHammer]

Couple decent centers out there if we'd like to pick one up.

I wonder if Baltimore makes a move to resign Gurode?

 

[cmd34]

I would call Nicks, Grubbs, and then Chilo Rachal.. in that order.

 

[dbair1967]

I think Sullivan already resigned with the Vikes

 

[Slatemosphere]

I would call Nicks, Grubbs, and then Chilo Rachal.. in that order.

Chilo has struggled a lot this year. He actually got benched by harbaugh...he isn't that good.

 

[cmd34]

Chilo has struggled a lot this year. He actually got benched by harbaugh...he isn't that good.

Yep but I have a theory on that. He was the 2nd rated run-blocking Guard in 2010. During the lockout he went to a specialized fitness/weight loss center and lost 30 lbs. I think he didn't adjust to playing full strength at that lighter weight. Don't get me wrong, the contract offer goes down significantly after Nicks and Grubbs. At only age 25, I'd like to see what Mike Woicik could do with him with a full off-season. He was a dominating run blocker in 2010, I'd take a chance on him.

 

[Slatemosphere]

It's tough because Jerry has spent huge money on Leonard Davis in 2007. He did great for about 3 yrs and earned his money but his play dropped significantly. I wonder if Jerry is gun shy about shelling out that much money to an OG again.

It's nice to know he's at least done it before. If we sign Nicks and draft Decastro, we are set for at least 5-6 years.

 

[LAZARUS_LOGAN]

It's tough because Jerry has spent huge money on Leonard Davis in 2007. He did great for about 3 yrs and earned his money but his play dropped significantly. I wonder if Jerry is gun shy about shelling out that much money to an OG again.

It's nice to know he's at least done it before. If we sign Nicks and draft Decastro, we are set for at least 5-6 years.

Thing is that Nicks is already a good OG, where Davis underachieved with the Cards.

 

[RoyTheHammer]

Thing is that Nicks is already a good OG, where Davis underachieved with the Cards.

Yup. Im not even sure Davis was playing OG for them.. wasn't he stuck at OT when he was with the Cards?

Its alot different when you sign someone who's already excelling at their position.

 

[Slatemosphere]

Yep but I have a theory on that. He was the 2nd rated run-blocking Guard in 2010. During the lockout he went to a specialized fitness/weight loss center and lost 30 lbs. I think he didn't adjust to playing full strength at that lighter weight. Don't get me wrong, the contract offer goes down significantly after Nicks and Grubbs. At only age 25, I'd like to see what Mike Woicik could do with him with a full off-season. He was a dominating run blocker in 2010, I'd take a chance on him.

If Nicks signs back with his team or gets franchised, same with Grubbs...I'd see what kind of money he's looking for. He and Arkin can battle out that spot.

 

[Slatemosphere]

We have the cap space to sign Nicks AND another top tier player like Carr, Griffin, Finnegan. Sounds like Management will at least try to get them like they did Nnamdi. It will simply come down to if top those teams offers.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I really want us to sign Mike McGlynn for the C position. He was the Eagle's starting C in 2010 (the slated starter there, Jamaal Jackson was put on IR after the 1st game). Moved to OG this year when the Bengals signed him in free agency. Only started 5 or 6 games, but like in '10 filled in more than admirably. He's young, only 26, so he's still growing as a football player. Former OT in college, meaning he has the athleticism.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Yep but I have a theory on that. He was the 2nd rated run-blocking Guard in 2010. During the lockout he went to a specialized fitness/weight loss center and lost 30 lbs. I think he didn't adjust to playing full strength at that lighter weight. Don't get me wrong, the contract offer goes down significantly after Nicks and Grubbs. At only age 25, I'd like to see what Mike Woicik could do with him with a full off-season. He was a dominating run blocker in 2010, I'd take a chance on him.

You want to watch a 330lb man struggle with hamstring problems?

 

[Bob Sacamano]

And of course the big guy Carl Nicks right next to Tyron Smith on the left side.

 

[Slatemosphere]

And of course the big guy Carl Nicks right next to Tyron Smith on the left side.

I got a boner.