FA signings analysis/grades

More thoughts on the signings referenced in the previous post --

1. Corey Bradford -- I'm not sure what Detroit was thinking, by paying Bradford this much money. If the Lions' "big three" WR of Charles Rogers, Mike Williams and Roy Williams stay healthy, then Bradford will be the highest paid 4th WR in NFL history. GRADE = D

2. Jabar Gaffney -- This could turn out to be a very good signing for the Eagles. We don't know yet what they paid, but I can't imagine it's much. Gaffney set a career high last year with 55TD, but he has only 7TD in 64 career games. He's a durable, good-sized receiver who could start the season as the #2 or #3 WR in Philly. GRADE = B

3. David Givens -- This is a lot of money for an oft-injured, average WR. Givens is a jack of all trades, master of none type receiver, who is a good #3 for a good team. The problem is that the Titans are not good, and Givens was paid like a #1. With Drew Bennett as their top option, Givens is a huge risk at #2. GRADE = C-

4. Koren Robinson -- The upside: if he has good guidance, he can return to the player who caught 78 passes in 2002. He was a pro bowl kick returner last year after never returning a kick in his life prior to the season, so we know he can adapt to new things. The downside: $12.7 million can buy a lot of liquor... GRADE = C

5. Jeff Garcia -- The Eagles wanted to protect Donovan McNabb, and Garcia wasn't in the Lions' plans. He'll be playing for his fourth team in as many years, but this is a good fit for his talent. Assuming McNabb is healthy after sports hernia surgery, Garcia shouldn't see a lot of time on the field. If he does, he'll be ready. GRADE = B

6. Jon Kitna -- My thought is that Kitna will begin the season with the starting job. He's proven that he can win games, and his numbers in the 5 full seasons that he's played are respectable. That being said, he will be 34 during the season, and could be pushed by Josh McCown... but the pieces are there. GRADE = B

7. Josh McCown -- Oh, what a great pair of receivers will do for a guy... In six starts last season, McCown cleared 290 yards four times. He's going to Detroit, the only team with arguably a better three receiver set than Arizona. If he can move Jon Kitna out of the way, and his WR corps stays healthy, he could be a top-10 fantasy QB. GRADE = A

8. Sage Rosenfels -- Besides having a funny name, Rosenfels only has 6 career TD passes. What he did to deserve a 4-year contract, I don't know. Sage is a big kid with good vision, but he's never had a chance to show his stuff. If one of the 144 times that David Carr will be sacked knocks him out, Rosenfels could surprise. I still think this is ridiculous, though... GRADE = D

9. Todd Collins -- He's thrown 27 passes in the last 8 years. Somehow, that was enough to earn a multi-year contract. He'll be 35 during the season, and is currently stuck behind Mark Brunell and Patrick Ramsey. If the Redskins trade Ramsey, Collins moves up the list. If he ever gets in a game, don't waste your time watching. GRADE = D