Jeff Budlong, On the rebound

Now that the NFL has settled its labor issues and the free agent signings have begun to slow it’s time to take a look at who signed who and where they will be playing in 2006.

AFC

Baltimore &045; Home of one of the more curious signings when Jamal Lewis re-signed with the team AFTER they went out and got Mike Anderson from the Broncos.

Anderson is now trading one crowded backfield for another.

Buffalo &045; If quantity counts than the Bills are in good shape already inking 11 players.

Cincinnati &045; With the bulk of their talent already locked up for years this team has stayed pretty much pat.

The best pickup it could make would be a healthy Carson Palmer.

Cleveland &045; They have spent big-time money but LeCharles Bentley, Willie McGinest and even Ted Washington should help Romeo in year two.

Denver &045;&160;After signing most of the Browns last year the Broncos are dipping into that well one more time with Kenard Lang.

Good luck.

Houston &045; It’s a good thing they have the top pick because none of its 10 signings are exciting or offensive linemen for that matter.

Good luck, David.

Indianapolis &045; Colts to Pats: &8220;We’ve got Adam and you don’t.&8221;

Jacksonville &045; Bringing in Brian Williams from Minny and Mike Williams from Buffalo doesn’t seem to be to newsworthy.

Kansas City &045;&160;The Chiefs have yet to sign a player that was not wearing the arrowhead on his helmet last year.

Miami &045; Nick Saben seems to know what he is doing so we will see if Daunte still has it.

New England &045; I know that Belichick is a &8220;god&8221; to some, but I have to wonder why you let the most clutch kicker ever walk.

N.Y. Jets &045; Patrick Ramsey may finally get his shot to see what he can really do if Chad Pennington can’t get back to form.

Oakland &045;&160;Aaron Brooks and Al Davis. A match made in deep ball heaven.

Pittsburgh &045; Hope everyone liked the &8216;05 team because that is what is back.

San Deigo &045; Drew is gone and Philip is in at QB that is the biggest news for the Bolts.

Tennessee &045; The Titans have taken a key player from three elite AFC teams.

David Givens (New England), Chris Hope (Pittsburgh) and David Thornton (Indy).

NFC

Arizona – Edgerrin James got to experience the thrill of signing a big money deal.

Now, he can

experience something else new &045; losing.

Atlanta &045; Michael Vick still may not be able to throw but he won’t have to worry about John Abraham chasing him anymore.

Carolina &045; Something I thought I would never say.

&8220;I like the Keyshawn Johnson deal.&8221;

Chicago &045; Brian Griese will be starting &045; and playing well &045; by week three for the Bears.

Dallas &045; T.O. and Mike Vanderjagt? Oh, this should be good.

Detroit &045; Joey Harrington is gone, Matt Millen isn’t.

Almost a good offseason.

Green Bay &045;&160;I am convinced that the Packers don’t want Favre back and they’re doing their best to ensure it.

Minnesota – Chester Taylor was the best signing of the offseason.

New Orleans &045; Drew Brees to Joe Horn will become a lethal combination.

N.Y. Giants &045; R.W. McQuarters continues on his quest to play for every NFL team.

Philadelphia &045; Eagles – T.O. = good offseason.

San Francisco – Does anyone care anymore?

Seattle &045; Their looking at Nate Burleson. The Vikes got Steve Hutchinson.

Ha, Ha.

St. Louis &045;&160;Mike Martz is gone that is a win in my book.

Tampa Bay &045; Another team that shunned all outsiders in favor of keeping all of their own guys.

Washington &045; Again, how can you have so much cap trouble and spend like they do.

Adam Archuleta, Antwaan Randle El, Andre Carter, Brandon Lloyd and on and on and on.