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2011 NFL Free Agents: Safeties




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2011 NFL Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2011.

  1. Eric Weddle, S, Chargers. Age: 26.
    Re-signed with Chargers

    Eric Weddle is due for a massive contract. Excluding Ed Reed and Troy Polamalu, Weddle might be the best safety in the NFL (though Nick Collins may have something to say about that).



  2. Dawan Landry, SS, Ravens. Age: 28.
    Signed with Jaguars

    Already a terrific run-support safety, Dawan Landry improved his coverage skills this past season.

  3. Danieal Manning, SS, Bears. Age: 29.
    Signed with Texans (4 years, $20 million; $9 million guaranteed)

    In addition to being a solid strong safety, Danieal Manning averaged 24.7 yards on his kickoff returns this year.

  4. O.J. Atogwe, FS, Rams. Age: 30.
    Signed with Redskins (5 years, $26 million)

    Despite being 30 years old, O.J. Atogwe is still one of the better free safeties in the NFL. He's solid in coverage and excels as a blitzer.

  5. Quintin Mikell, SS, Eagles. Age: 30.
    Signed with Rams (4 years, $28 million)

    A Pro Bowler who excels both in both run support and pass coverage, Quintin Mikell will be offered a big contract this offseason.

  6. Michael Huff, S, Raiders. Age: 28.
    Re-signed with Raiders

    Michael Huff was torched in the opener against Tennessee, but bounced back to have an incredible season.



  7. Gerald Sensabaugh, SS, Cowboys. Age: 28.
    Re-signed with Cowboys (1 year, $2.5 million)

    Gerald Sensabaugh was Dallas' best defensive back in 2010. That's not saying much, of course, but Sensabaugh's a pretty solid player.

  8. Bob Sanders, SS, Colts. Age: 30.
    Signed with Chargers (1 year)

    Despite being 30 years old and coming off multiple injuries, Bob Sanders is a 4-star talent. The problem is that he has 1-star durability. I just averaged the two together to get 2.5 stars. Sanders is a huge risk, but he's worth taking a chance on at the right price.

  9. Donte Whitner, SS, Bills. Age: 26.
    Signed with 49ers (3 years, $11.75 million)

    Donte Whitner plays well against the run, but tends to struggle in coverage - though he did improve slightly in that department as the 2010 season progressed.

  10. Dashon Goldson, FS, 49ers. Age: 26.
    Re-signed with 49ers (1 year)

    Dashon Goldson really struggled at times in 2010, but that might be because he played through so many injuries. Coming off a down year, Goldson could be a bargain in free agency.

  11. George Wilson, S, Bills. Age: 30.
    Re-signed with Bills (3 years)

    George Wilson had the misfortune of playing behind Jairus Byrd this year. Wilson is a talented safety who could start for numerous teams. He needs to get out of Buffalo.

  12. Roman Harper, SS, Saints. Age: 28.
    Re-signed with Saints (4 years, $28.5 million)

    This may seem like too many stars for a guy who was torched in a playoff loss, but Roman Harper was playing out of position with Malcolm Jenkins injured. Harper had a solid season otherwise (except for the instance when Sam Bradford chased him down following a turnover.)

  13. Brodney Pool, S, Jets. Age: 27.
    Re-signed with Jets

    Brodney Pool has a dubious history of concussions, but he has proven to be a solid player for the Jets at both safety positions this season.

  14. Atari Bigby, SS, Packers. Age: 29.
    Signed with Seahawks

    Atari Bigby is an above-average safety who always seems to be hurt.

  15. Melvin Bullitt, SS, Colts. Age: 26.
    Re-signed with Colts (multi-year)

    The Colts lost Melvin Bullitt to a season-ending shoulder injury in early October. He's a marginal strong safety.



  16. Tom Zbikowski, S, Ravens. Age: 26.
    Tom Zbikowski did a decent job filling in for Ed Reed before suffering an injury of his own (back).

  17. Bernard Pollard, SS, Texans. Age: 26.
    Signed with Ravens (2 years)

    Bernard Pollard is a tremendous run-stuffer, but really struggles in coverage at times.

  18. Abram Elam, SS, Browns. Age: 29.
    Signed with Cowboys (1 year)

    Abram Elam had his moments - particularly against Jacksonville - but struggled at times this past season, mainly in run support.

  19. Husain Abdullah (RFA), S, Vikings. Age: 26.
    Tendered by Vikings

    Husain Abdullah did an OK job at strong safety this season. He's still a liability in coverage, however.

  20. Courtney Greene (ERFA), SS, Jaguars. Age: 24.
    Courtney Greene plays the run well as an in-the-box strong safety, but really struggles in coverage.

  21. DeAndre McDaniel, S, Clemson. Age: 23.
    Signed with Saints

    DeAndre McDaniel would have been drafted if it weren't for character concerns.

  22. Paul Oliver, SS, Chargers. Age: 27.
    Signed with Saints

    Paul Oliver performed very well while filling in for Steve Gregory at strong safety this season.

  23. Madieu Williams, S, Vikings. Age: 29.
    Signed with 49ers (1 year)

    Madieu Williams is a liability in coverage. He's experienced and could provide solid depth at defensive back, but he can't be a starter anymore.

  24. Renaldo Hill, S, Broncos. Age: 32.
    Renaldo Hill is still solid in run support, but at 32, he's a liability in coverage.

  25. Roy Williams, SS, Bengals. Age: 31.
    Roy Williams is more valuable to the Bengals than he would be to anyone else; he's a good fit in Mike Zimmer's defense.

  26. Corey Lynch (RFA), FS, Buccaneers. Age: 26.
    Despite being the team's third-string free safety, Corey Lynch did an admirable job filling in for Tanard Jackson and Cody Grimm at the end of the year.

  27. Charlie Peprah, SS, Packers. Age: 28. -- Re-signed with Packers (2 years, $2.3 million)
  28. Chinedum Ndukwe, S, Bengals. Age: 26.
  29. Deunta Williams, FS, North Carolina. Age: 23.
  30. Eric Smith, SS, Jets. Age: 28. -- Re-signed with Jets (3 years)
  31. Jordan "Big Drop Babs" Babineaux, S, Seahawks. Age: 29. -- Signed with Titans (1 year)
  32. Darren Sharper, FS, Saints. Age: 35.
  33. Reed Doughty, S, Redskins. Age: 28. -- Re-signed with Redskins
  34. Alan Ball (RFA), FS, Cowboys. Age: 26. -- Tendered by Cowboys (no compensation)
  35. Haruki "Hiro" Nakamura, S, Ravens. Age: 25.
  36. Jarrad Page, S, Patriots. Age: 26. -- Signed with Eagles
  37. Erik Coleman, SS, Falcons. Age: 29. -- Signed with Lions (1 year)
  38. Joe Lefeged, SS, Rutgers. Age: 23. -- Signed with Colts
  39. Jerrard Tarrant, FS, Georgia Tech. Age: 22.
  40. Jeron Johnson, SS, Boise State. Age: N/A. -- Signed with Seahawks
  41. Eugene Wilson, FS, Texans. Age: 31.
  42. Brandon McGowan, S, Patriots. Age: 27.
  43. Usama Young, FS, Saints. Age: 26. -- Signed with Browns
  44. Ryan Mundy, S, Steelers. Age: 26.
  45. Sean Considine, SS, Jaguars. Age: 28. -- Signed with Panthers (1 year)
  46. Deon Grant, SS, Giants. Age: 32. -- Re-signed with Giants
  47. Aaron Francisco, S, Colts. Age: 28.
  48. Marcus Hudson, S, Panthers. Age: 28.
  49. Josh Bullocks, FS, Bears. Age: 28. -- Signed with Raiders
  50. James Ihedigbo, S, Jets. Age: 27. -- Tendered by Jets (no compensation)
  51. C.C. Brown, S, Lions. Age: 28.
  52. Tyrell Johnson, S, Vikings. Age: 26.
  53. Josh Barrett (RFA), SS, Patriots. Age: 26. -- Re-signed with Patriots (2 years, $1.75 million)
  54. Eric Frampton, S, Vikings. Age: 27. -- Re-signed with Vikings
  55. Hiram Eugene, S, Raiders. Age: 30. -- Re-signed with Raiders (4 years, $10.25 million)
  56. Tyron Brackenridge, S, Jaguars. Age: 27.
  57. Michael Johnson, S, Giants. Age: 27. -- Signed with Lions
  58. Jon McGraw, S, Chiefs. Age: 32. -- Re-signed with Chiefs (1 year)
  59. Nick Sorensen, S, Browns. Age: 33.
  60. Gibril Wilson, S, Bengals. Age: 29. -- Re-signed with Bengals
  61. Matt Ware, S, Cardinals. Age: 28. -- Re-signed with Cardinals
  62. Hamza Abdullah, S, Cardinals. Age: 28. -- Re-signed with Cardinals
  63. Sabby Piscitelli, S, Browns. Age: 28. -- Signed with Chiefs
  64. Jamie Silva (RFA), S, Colts. Age: 26.
  65. Al Afalava (ERFA), S, Colts. Age: 24.
  66. Donnie Nickey, S, Titans. Age: 31.
  67. Anthony Smith, S, Packers. Age: 27. -- Signed with Titans
  68. Tom Nelson, S, Bengals. Age: 24.
  69. Jon Corto (RFA), S, Bills. Age: 26. -- Re-signed with Bills
  70. Matt Giordano, S, Saints. Age: 28. -- Signed with Raiders
  71. Chris Reis, S, Saints. Age: 27.
  72. Reshard Langford (ERFA), S, Chiefs. Age: 25.
  73. Antoine Harris, S, Eagles. Age: 29.
  74. Lawyer Milloy, SS, Seahawks. Age: 37.
  75. Pierson Prioleau, S, Saints. Age: 34. -- Re-signed with Saints
  76. Tyrone Carter, S, Chargers. Age: 35.




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Amir 02-21-2011 03:50 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.84 (total posts: 1)
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I completely agree with Mike G.... Weddle is def not one of the best safeties
Look @ Craig Dahl from the St. Louis Rams
He has just basically the same stats as Weddle
FUNNYMAN4WI 02-21-2011 03:56 am xxx.xxx.xxx7.68 (total posts: 1)
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Charlie Peprah should be much higher on the list. Atari Bigby was the Packers starter in 2009. He was injured early in 2010 and missed the first half of the season. Charlie Peprah eventually became the starter after some injuries. The Packers found that Peprah was more than functional. Bigby had a chance to reclaim his starting spot late in the year and could not. It is CLEAR that Peprah is better than Bigby.
toast 02-19-2011 07:04 am xxx.xxx.xxx7.66 (total posts: 1)
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how would you like to be Tyrone Carter#69 looks like the car wash in his future
Mike G 02-18-2011 07:51 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.150 (total posts: 2)
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*in the top 10
Mike G 02-18-2011 07:50 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.150 (total posts: 2)
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Eric Weddle is NOT even in the for best safties in the league. Please explain your reasoning....
andy 02-18-2011 04:06 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.131 (total posts: 1)
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donte whitner 8th?
no way 02-18-2011 02:17 pm xxx.xxx.xxx5.96 (total posts: 1)
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bob sanders Was not released by the colts
Bob Sanders was just 02-18-2011 01:14 pm xxx.xxx.xxx1.76 (total posts: 1)
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released by the Colts
TJK 02-14-2011 01:02 am xxx.xxx.xxx77.5 (total posts: 2)
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IS BOB SANDERS STILL ALIVE? OR IS HE JUST ACTUALLY DEAD AND NO ONE HAS INFORMED EA SPORTS TO TAKE HIM OUT OF THE MADDEN GAMES
tjk 02-14-2011 12:43 am xxx.xxx.xxx77.5 (total posts: 2)
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Eric Weddle, S, Chargers. Age: 26.
Eric Weddle is due for a massive contract. Excluding Ed Reed and Troy Polamalu, Weddle might be the best safety in the NFL (though Nick Collins may have something to say about that).???
1.TROY 2.EDDIE 3.WILSON 4.NICK 5.BYRD,LARON,BERRY,EARL,BETHEA,MERRIWEATHER ALL THESE GUYS ID PUT AHEAD OF WEDDLE. VERY ODD STATEMENT WALTER. HE IS A SMART ATHLETE WHO COULD HELP DALLAS,MIN,ATL ETC. BUT #3 NO NO. HAVE SOME COFFE BEFORE U TYPE NEXT TIME
Ya_i_No 02-02-2011 01:15 am xxx.xxx.xxx.101 (total posts: 1)
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Noooooo eric weddle is 3rd best at the free saftey position but laaron and adrian are deffinetly bettr at strong saftey but there is noooooooo way dawan landry is bettr than laaron mabe wilson officialy this season...
RJ 02-01-2011 11:24 pm xxx.xxx.xxx1.12 (total posts: 1)
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@ LEAON....I still dont get how you rank Eric Weddle as the 3rd best safety in the NFL. What about Laron Landry and Adrian Wilson?


Dawan Landry is better than LaRon and Adrian Wilson.
Brian S 02-01-2011 09:56 pm xxx.xxx.xxx01.2 (total posts: 1)
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Atari Bigby wasn't a backup just because of injuries in GB i think Peprah had a large part into why he was a special teams player only i would at this point rank Peprah ahead of bigby by maybe half a star like bigby 2* and peprah 2 1/2*
Leaon 02-01-2011 11:24 am xxx.xxx.xxx.204 (total posts: 1)
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I still dont get how you rank Eric Weddle as the 3rd best safety in the NFL. What about Laron Landry and Adrian Wilson?
Classic Silver and Black 02-01-2011 10:58 am xxx.xxx.xxx4.74 (total posts: 1)
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I think that Hiram Eugene is worth more than a star, not as much as a safety but as a special teamer.
While seldom seeing the field on defence, he's a staple in the Raiders special teams, where he excels as a gunner. Just because of that I believe he may be worth 2 stars.


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