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NFL Offseason Schedule

Since there are two months left until actual football is played, I thought it would be a good idea to present a list of Restricted Free Agents that are left out there.  Today is the deadline for old clubs to send tender to unsigned unrestricted free agents to receive exclusive negotiating rights for rest of season if the player is not signed by another club by July 22.  This is also the deadline for old clubs to send tender to their unsigned RFAs or to extend an offer to retain exclusive negotiating rights.  This is what the St. Louis Rams are up against in regards to Safety O.J. Atogwe.  The Rams have been in constant talks with the safety, but if they don't place a high tender or sign him to an extension by midnight, he will become an unrestricted free agent.  

June 1-11 begins all of the Organized Team Activities, while June 15th starts mandatory mini-camps across the NFL.  Late July is when training camps begin, and Preseason starts in August. 

Here is a list of remaining unsigned RFAs team by team:

2010 NFL Draft

5. Kansas City Chiefs (4-12)

DB Eric Berry (Tennessee)  

The Kansas City Chiefs have a few major holes to fill, but I feel they will go with someone to help shore up their offensive line.  It's a blessing that Okung falls to them, and I find it hard to believe that they will pass up on him.  Okung, I felt, was the best offensive lineman in the draft, and there is an immediate need to protect QB Matt Cassel.  Looks like the Chiefs are going with Tennessee DB Eric Berry.

Why he's good for the Chiefs:

Eric Berry is one of the most NFL-ready players in the draft.  He will add the play-making ability needed on the defensive side of the ball.  I really don't know if this was the right pick, as I firmly believe that they needed to draft offensive line.

Ginn Dealt to 49ers

Two days after the trade for WR Brandon Marshall, the Miami Dolphins are back at it again.  The Dolphins have trade the now expendable Ted Ginn to the San Francisco 49ers for a 5th-round draft pick.  The Dolphins, who have been openly disappointed with the receiver, regain a later round pick after they traded away their original one to Kansas City for QB Tyler Thigpen.  Ginn, who has not lived up to his first round draft status, has the opportunity to get a fresh start in San Fran, where they have a fairly young offense as well.  

Obviously, it was not a bad trade for either side... If Ginn can regain his 2008 form, in which he caught 56 passes and 2 touchdowns, he could possibly be a valuable addition opposite Michael Crabtree.  His main problem that he will have to focus on, is his trouble holding onto the football.  This is such a drive killer and self esteem killer, and if he can move past this problem, he still has a chance to become a serviceable slot receiver.  

2010 NFL Mock Draft

2010 NFL Mock Draft

2010 NFL Mock Draft

5. Kansas City Chiefs(4-12)

OT Bryan Bulaga (Iowa)

I know this isn't the glamorous pick with Eric Berry still sitting around, but this is the ideal pick for the Chiefs.  I believe that Bryan Bulaga helped his draft stock more than most with an excellent NFL Combine, and he would fit in right away with this offense.  With ideal size at 6'5 314 pounds, he is an great fit on any offensive line.  He is NFL-ready, and is capable in both run blocking, as well as pass blocking.  

Larry Johnson Reaches Agreement with Redskins

Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the Washington Redskins have agreed on a contract with RB Larry Johnson today.  He will come into training camp as the no. 2 running back behind Clinton Portis.  Johnson, who fell out of favor with both the fans and team in Kansas City, was released and then picked up by the Cincinnati Bengals, where he averaged 4.4 yards on 46 carries.  The deal has incentive clauses that, if met, would push the contract up to $12 million over 3 years.