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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 Mock Draft

2010 NFL Mock Draft

2010 NFL Mock Draft

30. Minnesota Vikings (12-4)

QB Colt McCoy (Texas)

The Minnesota Vikings can't sit around waiting for Brett Favre's decision to play or not much longer.  With the drafting of Colt McCoy, they get a player who was once considered an elite NFL prospect.  Their were some health concerns, but McCoy had a great performance at his Pro Day, and showed that he has fully recovered from the pinched nerve that knocked him out of the Championship game last year. 
(Daylife.com) 

Why he's good for the Vikings:

The Vikings are in bad shape if Favre decides to retire, as they have no depth behind him.  Tavaris Jackson showed them already that he can't be a full-time starter, and Sage Rosenfels is a 3rd-stringer at best.  The Vikings need to improve their QB position if they hope to compete every year, so this is a great choice for them.  

Tomlinson to the Jets

LaDainian Tomlinson finally made his choice today: the New York Jets.  Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the Jets and Tomlinson agreed upon a two-year deal.  This past week, L.T. visited both the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Jets, but finally agreed to join the backfield of the Jets.  He will join Shonn Greene in the backfield, and hopefully replace some of Thomas Jones' production.  Jones, who spent the past three years as a Jet, was released this off season and has since then joined the Kansas City Chiefs.  

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3. Gerald McCoy, DT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers(3-13)

Now, I know I may get a little bit of heat for this because the consensus says that Tennessee's S, Eric Berry, should be drafted here. But, my feeling is that the Bucs' main problem last year was not the pass defense, but their rushing defense.  The Bucs ranked 32nd in the league allowing 158 yards/game on the ground and their interior lineman did not help the defense out at all.  DT Chris Hovan is getting old and never was the force that he was when he was with the Minnesota Vikings. McCoy instantly makes the defensive line better because he is very disruptive, has the ability to collapse the pocket, and can take on two blockers in order to help free up linebackers.  He will be able to add more mass and develop more strength to become an even bigger force when he gets to the league.  He has great quickness and  the ability to get off of blocks fast with good hands.    

Why he's good for the Bucs:

As I said before, he has the ability to help a rushing defense that is in desperate need of an interior lineman.  He gives the linebackers the ability to make plays, and will help even though Tampa 2 tends to be light against the run.  He will also provide a better pass rush from the interior line and command double teams to help the DEs out.  He reminds me of a Kevin Williams type pass rusher, very disruptive and a playmaker.

NFL: Cowboys at Vikings

The Dallas Cowboys will go into Minnesota riding a four game win streak in which they have ridden their running game and stifling defense against very good competition. After dismantling the Philadelphia Eagles last week, they will look to stop RB Adrian Peterson and QB Brett Favre. The Vikings have not looked as good as they did during their 10-1 start, and Favre will have to play mistake free and not give the Cowboy defense any help. Key to a Dallas victory will be first and foremost stopping the run. Peterson can single handedly take over the game and as good as Favre is, Dallas must stop the run and keep pressure on Favre. Dallas must also keep the ball on the ground, control the clock, and take advantage of any mismatches that TE Jason Witten creates. The Vikes will need to pressure QB Tony Romo and keep him on his back. They can not allow Romo to stretch plays with his running ability. The other key to their victory will be to stop the Cowboys' RB core. Last week, Marion Barber went out with injury, but that didn't stop the rushing attack. With big play maker Felix Jones in the lineup, the Vikings will have their hands full.