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2012 NFL Free Agents: Safeties




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2012 NFL Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2012.
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  1. Tyvon Branch, SS, Raiders. Age: 25.
    Franchised by Raiders

    Tyvon Branch is a talented strong safety who has many good years left ahead of him. The Raiders can't afford to let him get away.

  2. Michael Griffin, S, Titans. Age: 27.
    Franchised by Titans

    Michael Griffin played very well in 2011, but had issues with consistency beforehand. He could join Cortland Finnegan in playing under Jeff Fisher again in St. Louis.



  3. LaRon Landry, SS, Redskins. Age: 27.
    Signed with Jets (1 year, $4 million)

    LaRon Landry would be ranked much higher than this if he weren't so injury-prone. Landry has played in just 17 games the past two years. He could miss some more time next season because of an Achilles injury (not torn).

  4. Dashon Goldson, FS, 49ers. Age: 27.
    Franchised by 49ers

    There are a lot of posts about Dashon Goldson in the comment board below, so I'll address this ranking. Goldson stinks in coverage. That's why I initially put him at 1.5 stars, but you could argue two or 2.5 because of his ability against the run. Of the safeties who have played 800-plus snaps this year, he's surrendered the eighth-highest completion percentage. He allowed four touchdowns this year (tied for fifth among safeties) despite the amazing front seven he has in front of him. He's tied for sixth in penalties among safeties this year. If he played behind a mediocre front seven, he would be exposed. Those who just look at stats and Pro Bowl voting might think Goldson is great, but he's just a backup at best.

  5. Dwight Lowery, FS, Jaguars. Age: 26.
    Re-signed with Jaguars (4 years)

    Dwight Lowery was solid in taking over for Courtney Greene at first, but was slowed down late by a shoulder injury. He's not a proven commodity though.

  6. Tanard Jackson, S, Buccaneers. Age: 27.
    Signed with Redskins

    Tanard Jackson was considered to be one of the NFL's top up-and-coming safeties prior to his season-long suspension in 2010. He returned to the lineup last year, but really struggled. He's still young and talented, so maybe he can revert to 2009 form with good coaching.

  7. Mike Adams, FS, Browns. Age: 31.
    Signed with Broncos

    Mike Adams is a serviceable free safety. The Browns could upgrade him, but they have way too many other things to focus on this offseason.



  8. Jim Leonhard, SS, Jets. Age: 29.
    Signed with Broncos

    Jim Leonhard is a good player, but he tore his patellar tendon in December. He won't be ready for the start of the 2012 campaign.

  9. Reggie Nelson, FS, Bengals. Age: 28.
    Re-signed with Bengals

    Reggie Nelson found a home in Marvin Lewis' defense, performing well early on. However, he really struggled down the stretch.

  10. Thomas DeCoud, FS, Falcons. Age: 27.
    Re-signed with Falcons (5 years, $17.5 million; $4 million guaranteed)

    Thomas DeCoud is good in run support, but tends to get lost in coverage. He performed poorly in the beginning of the year, but picked up his play late.

  11. O.J. Atogwe, FS, Redskins. Age: 31.
    Signed with Eagles (1 year)

    O.J. Atogwe still would be a decent safety if he could stay healthy, but that has been really difficult for him over the past couple of years.

  12. Nick Collins, FS, Packers. Age: 29.
    I'm really not sure what to do with Nick Collins in terms of these rankings. He's a 4.5-star talent, but his career could be over because of a neck injury. The fact that the Packers cut him speaks volumes.



  13. Charlie Peprah, S, Packers. Age: 29.
  14. Melvin Bullitt, S, Colts. Age: 27.
  15. Deon Grant, S, Giants. Age: 33.
  16. Craig Steltz, SS, Bears. Age: 26. -- Re-signed with Bears (2 years)
  17. Brodney Pool, S, Cowboys. Age: 28.
  18. Chris Crocker, S, Bengals. Age: 32.
  19. Rashad Johnson (RFA), FS, Cardinals. Age: 26. -- Re-signed with Cardinals (1 year, $1.26 million)
  20. Tom Zbikowski, SS, Ravens. Age: 27. -- Signed with Colts (3 years)
  21. Haruki Nakamura, S, Ravens. Age: 26. -- Signed with Panthers (3 years)
  22. Chris Harris, S, Lions. Age: 30.
  23. Jordan Babineaux, SS, Titans. Age: 30. -- Re-signed with Titans (2 years, $5 million)
  24. Sean Jones, SS, Buccaneers. Age: 30. -- Signed with Lions
  25. Yeremiah Bell, SS, Dolphins. Age: 34. -- Signed with Jets (1 year, $1.4 million)
  26. Chris Hope, SS, Titans. Age: 31.
  27. Steve Gregory, S, Chargers. Age: 29. -- Signed with Patriots (3 years)
  28. Reggie Smith, S, 49ers. Age: 25. -- Signed with Panthers
  29. Abram Elam, S, Cowboys. Age: 30.
  30. Tyrell Johnson, S, Vikings. Age: 27. -- Signed with Dolphins
  31. Courtney Greene, S, Jaguars. Age: 25. -- Re-signed with Jaguars (1 year, $1.26 million)
  32. Atari Bigby, SS, Seahawks. Age: 30. -- Signed with Chargers (2 years)
  33. Brian Dawkins, SS, Broncos. Age: 38. -- Announced retirement
  34. Husain Abdullah, S, Vikings. Age: 27.
  35. Corey Lynch, S, Buccaneers. Age: 27. -- Signed with Chargers
  36. Bryan Scott, S, Bills. Age: 31. -- Re-signed with Bills
  37. Jon McGraw, S, Chiefs. Age: 33.
  38. Matt Giordano, S, Raiders. Age: 29. -- Re-signed with Raiders
  39. James Ihedigbo, S, Patriots. Age: 28.
  40. Brandon Meriweather, S, Bears. Age: 28. -- Signed with Redskins (2 years, $6 million)
  41. James Sanders, SS, Falcons. Age: 28. -- Signed with Cardinals
  42. Ryan Mundy (RFA), S, Steelers. Age: 27. -- Re-signed with Steelers (1 year, $1.26 million)
  43. Madieu Williams, FS, 49ers. Age: 30. -- Signed with Redskins
  44. C.J. Spillman (RFA), S, 49ers. Age: 26. -- Re-signed with 49ers (3 years, $6 million)
  45. Erik Coleman, S, Lions. Age: 30. -- Re-signed with Lions (1 year)
  46. Paul Oliver, S, Chargers. Age: 28.
  47. Dominique Barber, S, Texans. Age: 26.
  48. Quintin Demps (RFA), S, Texans. Age: 27. -- Re-signed with Texans
  49. Gibril Wilson, S, Bengals. Age: 30.
  50. Jarrad Page, S, Vikings. Age: 27. -- Announced retirement
  51. Sabby Piscitelli, S, Chiefs. Age: 29.
  52. Hamza Abdullah, S, Cardinals. Age: 29.
  53. Sean Considine, S, Cardinals. Age: 29. -- Signed with Ravens
  54. Bobby Sanders, SS, Chargers. Age: 31.
  55. Anthony Smith, S, Titans. Age: 28.
  56. Derrick Martin, S, Giants. Age: 27.
  57. Gerald Alexander, S, Jets. Age: 28.
  58. Jon Corto, S, Bills. Age: 27.
  59. Hiram Eugene, S, Raiders. Age: 31.




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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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