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2012 NFL Free Agents: Center

2012 NFL Free Agent Positions:
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2012 Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2012.
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Scott Wells, C, Packers. Age: 31.
Signed with Rams

Scott Wells is one of the top centers in the NFL. He excels in all areas, and is due for a big contract.
Nick Hardwick, C, Chargers. Age: 30.
Re-signed with Chargers (3 years)

Nick Hardwick is one of the top centers in football, but he told the media recently that he's going to consider retirement this offseason.
Chris Myers, C/G, Texans. Age: 30.
Re-signed with Texans (4 years, $25 million)

Chris Myers has been exceptional as Houston's center, but his value isn't really high as it should be because he doesn't fit with non-zone-blocking teams.
Dan Koppen, C, Patriots. Age: 32.
Re-signed with Patriots (2 years, $6 million)

Dan Koppen performed very well in 2010, but missed most of 2011 with a fractured fibula. He turns 33 in September, which is the concern.
Samson Satele, C, Raiders. Age: 27.
Signed with Colts

Samson Satele missed one game with a concussion last year, but otherwise had another solid season.
Matt Birk, C, Ravens. Age: 36.
Re-signed with Ravens (3 years)

Matt Birk is still getting the job done, but he'll be 36 in July. His skills could quickly erode without warning.
Jeff Saturday, C, Colts. Age: 37.
Signed with Packers

Jeff Saturday is coming off a great season, but the wheels could fall off at any moment because of his age. He'll be worth a 1-year deal though.
Todd McClure, C, Falcons. Age: 35.
Re-signed with Falcons (1 year)

Todd McClure turns 35 in February, but he still gets the job done. His skills could erode without warning, however, which is why I'm listing him at just three stars.
Will Montgomery, C/G, Redskins. Age: 29.
Re-signed with Redskins (4 years)

Will Montgomery is a good fit in Mike Shanahan's scheme as a lineman who can play guard and center. He's worth more to the Redskins than most other teams, so he should re-sign with them.
Casey Wiegmann, C, Chiefs. Age: 39.
The Chiefs will welcomed back Casey Wiegmann if he still wants to play, but at 39, his performance could fall off at any point without warning.
Jason Brown, C/G, Rams. Age: 29.
Jason Brown was considered a top-tier free agent center in 2009 when he signed a 5-year, $37.5 million deal with the Rams. But like most players who go from a good team to an inferior organization solely for the money, Brown's performance really dropped off. He was benched last season. He's still young enough to turn his career around though, so he might be worth signing to an incentive-laden contract.
Jeff Faine, C, Buccaneers. Age: 31.
Jeff Faine has battled way too many injuries over the years. He managed to play in 15 contests last season, but he looked like a shell of his former self. Perhaps he can get healthy and rebound, but no one should hold their breath.
Mike Pollak, C/G, Colts. Age: 27.
Signed with Panthers

Mike Pollak was in and out of the lineup in 2011 due to inconsistency, but he played well at times. He won't kill you if you have to start him at guard or center.
Dan Connolly, C, Patriots. Age: 29. -- Re-signed with Patriots
Scott Mruczkowski, C, Chargers. Age: 30.
Jamaal Jackson, C, Eagles. Age: 32. -- Announced retirement
Fernando Velasco (RFA), C/G, Titans. Age: 27.
Andre Gurode, C, Ravens. Age: 33.
Brett Romberg, C, Falcons. Age: 32.

2012 NFL Free Agent Positions:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K/P | FA Grades | FA Mock

Wise Man Says 03-23-2012 03:29 pm xxx.xxx.xxx8.18 (total posts: 1)

Might interest Walter (and anyone else) to know that in 2010, with the Rams, Jason Brown had the 5th highest pass blocking efficiency amongst all NFL centers. That's playing in 672 pass blocking snaps (2nd most of those in the top 10 in PBE). He was towards the bottom of the league last year.

I'm pretty confident that Brown's downfall is closely related to the constantly changing line around him, poor play of his teammates and an utterly demoralized team atmosphere. His benching was said to be for "mental lapses" and penalties, both systematic of a team spiraling out of control and both changeable.

The team that lands him will probably be getting a great deal on a quality center who was brought down by a crumbling team

Kent 03-23-2012 01:09 pm xxx.xxx.xxx2.28 (total posts: 1)

Saturday signed with packers

Denmark 03-23-2012 06:52 am xxx.xxx.xxx.225 (total posts: 1)

its a good thing i was wearing ihgasrtt white with built in neon when i went to the Super bowl. they almost didnt let me on the field:) and on a side note.. i feel bad for Slash:/

Dan Connolly 03-05-2012 09:00 pm xxx.xxx.xxx6.68 (total posts: 1)

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I feel so sad Walter hates me why aren't I in the top ten. Isn't Walter supposed to be an expert.

mplahti 02-01-2012 02:18 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.109 (total posts: 1)

Chris Myers has been underrated for years. Before this season I began to doubt myself, I thought that I may be overrating him. Then he emerged in the national media and was recognized for his major contributions to the running. It isn't often when you watch Arian Foster play that you see him make a huge play "on his own", his big plays are usually a result of excellent run blocking.

@ben gillespie 01-31-2012 09:34 pm xxx.xxx.xxx4.16 (total posts: 1)

And your a prime example of a fan brainwashed into thinking pro bowl selections matter....

and im a cowboy fan gurode was way out of shape and it showed

tits mcgee 01-28-2012 11:24 am xxx.xxx.xxx.249 (total posts: 1)

Wells excels in all areas? He doesn't excel in any area. He just does it all fine.

ben gillespie 01-22-2012 10:58 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.111 (total posts: 1)

andre gurode is a 1 star centre????? How many pro bowls has he been to? is it 3 or 5.........

Will Montgomery 01-20-2012 12:49 am xxx.xxx.xxx.188 (total posts: 1)

He's been awful at G when he's played there. He's only consistent when blocking on stretch runs. He was beaten on all 5 blocked FG against the Redskins this year. He's barely a backup in the NFL.

Chris Myers should be the Skins top FA target this offseason.

Boss Ninja 01-20-2012 12:30 am xxx.xxx.xxx0.21 (total posts: 1)

If Houston has to re-sign Arian Foster and Mario Williams, will there be room to bring back Chris Myers? ...Remember when Andre Gurode was a pro-bowler? what happened there?... And why is there no comment section on the Fullbacks page? I wanna talk smack about Spencer Larsen (well I didn't until I saw there was no comment section)

Fitz 08-09-2011 09:02 pm xxx.xxx.xxx1.98 (total posts: 1)

Kirkpatrick signed with Colts. Don't get why the 2010 Rimington award winner and 2009 Rimington finalist went undrafted and only got 1 1/2 stars

Walter 08-03-2011 07:04 pm xxx.xxx.xxx4.88 (total posts: 1)

I can't wait to visit imposterwalterfootball.com.

As for the Packers, they never sign free agents. They do things the right way, much like the Pats, Colts and Steelers.

Skinsman 08-03-2011 01:43 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.129 (total posts: 1)

Shaun o hara signed with the dolphins

ImposterWalter 08-02-2011 03:38 am xxx.xxx.xxx.147 (total posts: 1)

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ryam kalil is a five star player idiot

spike 07-31-2011 08:14 am xxx.xxx.xxx9.46 (total posts: 1)

Ummm did n e one tell the packers the lockout is over??? Why are they sitting on there hands??

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