Rumors: Antonio Cromartie To the Lions; Rolle Out Of Arizona
by Brandon on Mar 1, 2010 7:00 AM CST
in Green Bay Packers Free Agency
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PrintWe discussed the rumors surrounding Pro Bowl CB Antonio Cromartie to the Green Bay Packers a couple weeks ago. While he's great in coverage, his obvious inability to tackle is a liability for any team, but especially for a team running the 3-4 defense like the Packers. With 3 lineman and 2 linebackers typically bunched inside the tackles, a quick play to the outside could turn into a big gain if the cornerback can't tackle.
However, he'd be a great fit for the Lions, as the current rumor goes. It's also speculated that Cromartie might be available for as little as a 5th round pick, though I doubt it. This is a deep draft, so the Lions can't afford to surrender a high pick, but the Lions have absolutely nothing at cornerback. Despite Cromartie's limitations, I can't think of another team who needs more help at cornerback than the Lions. While part of me likes it that the Lions might be committing themselves to a player with limited value, the fact that he's such an upgrade over their current depth chart would be another step towards respectability for them.
In an odd move, the Cardinals might release FS Antrel Rolle due to his $4 million roster bonus due March 5th, but then hope to resign him. Due to a lack of options, he would become one of the better free agents available. He might be a player to consider, but I was so unimpressed with him in coverage during the two games he played against the Packers that I have no interest in him at any price.
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Lions will not be better than us next year
And Cromartie will leave after that. He’s got 1 year left on his contract, I can’t imagine a team as bad as Detroit trading any draft choice for the chance to improve next year.
sproles
i think both these db’s are a little overrated. personally i would like to see us go after sproles. he would be a huge upgrade as a 3rd down back and in the kick return game.
Rolle...
The news of Rolle being released excites me a LOT! I think he might be a PERFECT addition for us which would allow us to let Bigby go. He’s less injury prone, more experienced, a pretty good team guy and a clear upgrade which will only make our CBs look better. If Rolle makes it to FA, he is the BIG move I think TT needs to make to help the D. Then he can turn his focus to the our own guys and maybe try to find a few diamonds in the rough or something. I guess I feel the opposite of you on Rolle…I think he’s a very good safety and a clear upgrade for us if he takes Bigby’s place.
Cromartie to the Lions is an interesting one. Cromartie for a 5th though?? Seriously? Who wouldn’t make that move. Even if you are are only lukewarm on him, he’s worth it for a 5th…even if you can’t sign him long term, if you are a contender needing a #2 CB, why wouldn’t you make that call?
Rolle
I wouldn’t mind getting Rolle for a decent price!! He is a former CB, who for a Safety has good cover skills. He might be able to play next to Collins and would provide valuable cover ability vs slower WR and TE. Living in Scottsdale, I have watched him play quite a bit and he has game. Not a Pro Bowler by any stretch, but a top half of the NFL Safety. Question is if he can play next to Collins… Both are more FS,
Cromartie for a 5th rd pick? Wow… Sounds pretty enticing to me! Gotta wonder why the Bolts would give him away for so little… My guess is they know something we don’t!!!
No Deal
NFL.com is reporting that the Lions will most likely not get a deal done with Cromartie before the March 5th deadline.
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