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“NFL OFFSEASON…BEGINS
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That was quite an opening day in the NFL, not games, early season showdowns, but rather the opening day of NFL free agency.

76-players changed teams in the first 8-hours when the window opened.  Add in a couple of salary cap related trades, and a flurry of restructured deals, and you had a first day like never seen before.

A look see at storylines as of Monday night:

CHARGERS..They brought back Khalil Mack on a (1Y-18M) deal.  They should have tried to do the same on a new deal with Joey Bosa, but he is gone.  They signed heavy duty RB-Najee Harris, who had 4-one thousand yard seasons in Pittsburgh.  But that won’t mean much if they don’t fix this woeful interior offensive line.  They took some hits though.  Losing Josh Palmer to the Bills.  Watching DT-Poona Ford join the Rams.  Not getting either of the centers they expressed interest in.  Still have significant needs.  Hoping a Cooper Kupp sighting-signing is coming.

RAMS..Adding experience in that defensive front, Poona Ford, makes up for the loss of young DT-Bobby Brown. The Davante Adams acquisition is huge in terms of playmaking ability down the field, to complement Puka Nacua and his speed routes.  Getting a younger OC-Coleman Shelton via the Bears seems a positive.  Still work to be done.

RAIDERS..Took some hits on day one, losing CB-Nate Hobbs and LB-Robert Spillane, both heart and soul guys on that defense. Jeremy Chinn played alot of safety in Washington, they need consistency on the back end.  They have to find a running back.  They are trying to trade TE-Mike Mayer and they still have 9-draft picks coming next month.  Stay tuned for more upgrades than just the trade for QB-Geno Smith.

Around the league:

SEATTLE..Sam Darnold got his payday, exiting Minnesota for 3-years and 100M with the Seahawks.  But he goes to a team that has little skill talent left.  DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett both gone,and having a poor offensive line and a substandard run game, I ask this.  What did he sign up for aside from a check?

STEELERS…A phone call to Aaron Rodgers.  A short term rental and bridge to a QB they draft?  Probably.  You go get DK Metcalf to compliment George Pickens and your tight ends, but you have no one to throw the ball to as of this hour.

JETS..They must see lots more in Justin Fields that anyone else does.  A (2Y-40M) deal for a guy who has been benched by the QB-poor Bears and Steelers.  Not sure he is going to fix all things wrong with the Jets, but they got him now.

TITANS..Coming up next a visit with the aging Russell Wilson, on a team that is looking to replace struggling lst round pick Wil Levis.  Does not make sense?

COLTS..Have yet to move on a veteran QB, so maybe they do get ex Giant-Viking Daniel Jones to come in and compete with the streaky Anthony Richardson.  Maybe that happens on Tuesday.

CLEVELAND..The QB nitemare continues, with the decision to let Jameis Winston walk and then the trade of Dorian Thompson-Robinson to the Eagles to bring in wild armed Kenny Pickett.  Things never get better for the Browns.  The just keep rearranging the chairs on the QB-Titanic part of the roster.

Other observations on the first day of free agency.

PATRIOTS..They sign 5-free agents, all grinders, who play the type of football Mike Vrabel wants to play.  Carlton Davis and Robert Spillane are a start.

JAGUARS..A roster overhaul for sure, hauling in 7-free agents for a new coaching staff.

CAROLINA…A miserable defense has to be upgraded with the arrival of 5-new players that side of the ball., led by young Eagles star Milton Williams and fast developing Chiefs DT-Tershawn Wharton.

EAGLES..Took some hits, losing both Josh Sweat and Milton Williams from the defensive front, then Darius Slay left the secondary.

49ers…Paydays for LB-Dre Greenlaw and OG-Aaron Banks who exited, so there is some bleeding taking place on that San Francisco roster.

CHIEFS..Adding LT-Jaylon Moore-ex 49ers and tough guy RB-Elijah Mitchell from San Francisco is a big upgrade in size and toughness

BILLS..Money in the bank with WR-Josh Palmer-the ex Charger.

So day one was a series of robust signings.  We see what Tuesday brings us.  Stay tuned
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