Warner, Coles sign, among others PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kevin Bonneville   
Wednesday, 04 March 2009
Kurt Warner signed for big money in the desert.
 

Tuesday was a busy day in NFL free agency, but Kurt Warner re-signing with the Arizona Cardinals made the biggest noise.

Warner and the Cardinals agreed on a two-year, $23 million deal, which more than likely means that Warner will retire in a Red Birds uniform. The deal includes $19 million guaranteed.

The 37-year-old has also said that he's willing to give back some of the money on his deal if it means that the organization can keep disgruntled wide receiver Anquan Boldin, who remains under contract through 2010.

The signing is great news for Warner's fantasy value as it would have taken a hit if he would have went to Frisco, where they don't nearly have the weapons that Arizona has. Issac Bruce and Arnaz Battle don't stack up to the likes of

Larry Fitzgerald and possibly Boldin.

However, the signing isn't good news for Matt Leinart. With Warner locked in for two more years, don't be surprise to see Leinart ask the organization for a trade.


With T.J. Houshmanzadeh now in Seattle, the Cincinnati Bengals helped their receiving core by signing Laveranues Coles to a four-year, $28 million deal.

Coles is a bit of a drop off compared to Houshmanzadeh in terms of production. He's had only three 1,000+ receiving seasons in his nine-year career, but he's going to a lot better QB situation in Cincy, where Carson Palmer is expected to be back at 100 percent, after recovering from a partially torn ligament and tendon in the elbow.

He'll fit nicely alongside Chad Johnson in the Bengals offense.


Another receiver, Devery Henderson, has re-signed with the New Orleans Saints. The 26-year-old, who is arguably coming off the best season of his career, is a guy that won't be a number one or two guy on any fantasy teams, but he's a solid guy to have on your bench to fill in on bye weeks.


The Denver Broncos continue to remain busy during free agency as they signed both Chris Simms and LaMont Jordan to two-year deals.

Simms gives the Broncos some insurance at QB after the organizations relationship has turned sour with starting QB Jay Cutler.

It's puzzling to see what exactly Denver is doing at the running back position as the team has now signed Jordan, JJ. Arrington and Correll Buckhalter all during this off-season. Those three to go along with Ryan Torain and Peyton Hillis will make for an interesting competition during camp.


He might not be Kurt Warner, but the San Francisco 49ers are pleased to get Damon Huard as their backup. Huard more than likely won't give Shaun Hill much of a challenge during camp, but if struggles at the beginning of the year, the team probably won't hesitate to put Huard in there.

 

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