Duluther Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Just now, TecmoSuperJoe said: What about Steve Hutchinson? That would be up there, but in response to his signing (with the poison pill), Seattle used similar tactics to poach Nate Burleson (merely a good player, but a fan favorite), so I was a little soured on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bad Example Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 14 hours ago, vegas492 said: I was 19 when Reggie signed with GB. I'll never forget the exact moment when I heard he signed. Good times. 1) Reggie White All others are a distant, distant second and third. Woodson and Z were great signings, but also neither were necessarily a slam-dunk "HOLY CRAP" moment, I remember discussion that we overpaid both times (Woodson was, by the end, UNDERpaid and Z was fair compensation) When Reggie signed, we knew that 90s team was legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bad Example Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 9 hours ago, Duluther said: Vikings (2002-) 2. Darren Sharper, 2005 Yeah. I really knew how to pick them. On-field Sharper probably has a HoF argument. Off-field....well, let's just pretend he never existed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minutemancl Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 I've gotta do 4, because they are all pretty equal- Antonio Pierce, Shaun O'hara, Antrel Rolle, and Plaxico Burress. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas492 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 4 hours ago, Mr Bad Example said: Woodson and Z were great signings, but also neither were necessarily a slam-dunk "HOLY CRAP" moment, I remember discussion that we overpaid both times (Woodson was, by the end, UNDERpaid and Z was fair compensation) When Reggie signed, we knew that 90s team was legit. Reggie was and still might be the greatest free agent signing in the history of the NFL. And if he is not, he's clearly the best Packers FA signing ever. All those other guys? I remember being happy, but not elated like when we got Reggie. The other signings that I remember loving at the time...Sean Jones and Santana Dotson. Great compliments to Reggie. The other pickup that had me thrilled? Andre Rison. We really needed a receiver at the time. And while he didn't put up huge numbers, he was one of the better mid season pickups (without a trade). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugger Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 19 hours ago, Bullet Club said: Won't count Reggie White because I was 2 when that happened. 1. Charles Woodson 2. Julius Peppers 3. Za'Darius Smith You were only 2?? You are making me feel ancient. I was 39 at the time. lol 1. Reggie 2. Charles 3. Santana Dotson in 1996. His presence along with Reggie made the Packers' D the best in the league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugger Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 4 hours ago, Mr Bad Example said: Woodson and Z were great signings, but also neither were necessarily a slam-dunk "HOLY CRAP" moment, I remember discussion that we overpaid both times (Woodson was, by the end, UNDERpaid and Z was fair compensation) When Reggie signed, we knew that 90s team was legit. But in hindsight we don't get into SB XLV without Charles. His leadership on and off the field were as vital as Reggie's was in 1996. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugger Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 46 minutes ago, vegas492 said: Reggie was and still might be the greatest free agent signing in the history of the NFL. And if he is not, he's clearly the best Packers FA signing ever. All those other guys? I remember being happy, but not elated like when we got Reggie. The other signings that I remember loving at the time...Sean Jones and Santana Dotson. Great compliments to Reggie. The other pickup that had me thrilled? Andre Rison. We really needed a receiver at the time. And while he didn't put up huge numbers, he was one of the better mid season pickups (without a trade). I was sorry Rison wasn't resigned in 1997. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas492 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 29 minutes ago, Pugger said: But in hindsight we don't get into SB XLV without Charles. His leadership on and off the field were as vital as Reggie's was in 1996. Yeah, but...he didn't want to come to GB. He was seen as a declining or unhappy talent for the Raiders at the time. His signing happened because no one else wanted him. He turned into something much more than that with time in GB. But at the time of the signing, it was pretty "meh" for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefs_5627 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Joe Montana - basically how I became a Chiefs fan, felt like the chip was coming (close but no cigar) Priest Holmes - I was a big horns fan so I had a feeling he'd be something if he got a shot. I used to always trade with the Ravens to get him in Madden haha Andre Rison - Spiderman himself 😉 just stoked about his talent and he did pretty well considering. Side note: I met him during training camp and dude was kind of a prick lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW21 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 On 3/18/2023 at 4:26 PM, Chiefs_5627 said: Joe Montana - basically how I became a Chiefs fan, felt like the chip was coming (close but no cigar) Priest Holmes - I was a big horns fan so I had a feeling he'd be something if he got a shot. I used to always trade with the Ravens to get him in Madden haha Andre Rison - Spiderman himself 😉 just stoked about his talent and he did pretty well considering. Side note: I met him during training camp and dude was kind of a prick lol This does not surprise me in the least. Never met him but watching some of his interactions on NFL Films, this seemed like the most likely case. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFlaccoSeagulls Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Steve Smith Sr. - Dude brought such an edge to the team and it was amazing Mark Ingram - Same with Smitty, Mark brought a great clubhouse vibe and was a great player for the 2019 Lamar MVP team Eric Weddle - Instantly came in and elevated our defense and to this day is a true Ravens homie HM: Brandon Carr, Anquan Boldin, Derrick Mason, Shannon Sharpe, Rod Woodson, Matt Birk, Jacoby Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7DnBrnc53 Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 1. Peyton. 2. DeMarcus Ware (2014): Was a major signing for the defense, helping them win SB 50. 3. Anthony Miller (1994): He was the WR that Elway never had at the time, and Bronco fans thought that he was going to help us win a SB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superduperman Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Bear in mind the Lions have never attracted too many star players to sign with them, or if they did, who stayed and contributed for long. Kyle Vanden Bosch, 2010: Rebuilding from their 0-16 season, he was a solid professional who helped stabilize the team for a few years Glover Quin, 2013: Rare established quality player who came to the Lions, he gave them six very good years and was key to a couple of playoff teams Golden Tate, 2014: Like Quin, was an established player but had his best career stretch with the Lions, including a few 90-catch seasons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Friend Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 3 hours ago, Superduperman said: Bear in mind the Lions have never attracted too many star players to sign with them, or if they did, who stayed and contributed for long. Kyle Vanden Bosch, 2010: Rebuilding from their 0-16 season, he was a solid professional who helped stabilize the team for a few years Glover Quin, 2013: Rare established quality player who came to the Lions, he gave them six very good years and was key to a couple of playoff teams Golden Tate, 2014: Like Quin, was an established player but had his best career stretch with the Lions, including a few 90-catch seasons. Only other good ones that come to mind are Nate Burleson and Reggie Bush. Both came as established guys and contributed to our offense significantly. I think CJGJ can be added to this list once he plays. Lions don’t normally get free agents that aren’t on their last legs or massively overpaid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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