FREE AGENT ISLANDERS

The future of several players of Pacific Island descent hangs in the balance this week as free agency and the NFL draft looms on the horizon. Though some of the names on the list are a surprise, there are a few who may be packing up for good but I'm holding out hope that their careers are far from over.

DT Maake Kemoeatu was released from Carolina but has enjoyed eight great seasons in the league. There are seasoned veterans like Pisa Tinoisamoa who has been at Chicago after spending a few very productive years at St Louis. Four year veterans Taitusi Lutui, Naufahu Tahi and Junior Siavii are also on the trading blocks. Pro Bowlers Kevin Mawae and Junior Seau have been around the league for a combined 35 years. Is this the end of the road for these two wily competitors? Time has been good to them but I'm guessing that they may be happy to finally move on to other meaningful projects in life.

Best of luck to the free agents and the rookies this week.

Francisco, Aaron RFA-Colts (SS, 6-2, 207)
Hunter, Wayne RFA-Jets (OT, 6-5, 303)
Keiaho, Freddy RFA-Colts (MLB, 5-11, 226)
Kemoeatu, Maake Released-Panthers (DT, 6-5, 345)
Lutui, Deuce RFA-Cardinals (OG, 6-4, 338
Manumaleuna, Brandon UFA-Chargers (TE, 6-2, 295)
Mawae, Kevin UFA-Titans (C, 6-4, 289)
Seau, Junior UFA-Patriots (LB, 6-3, 250)
Siavii, Junior RFA-Cowboys (DT, 6-5, 318)
Tahi, Naufahu RFA-Vikings (FB, 6-0, 254)
Tinoisamoa, Pisa UFA-Bears (OLB, 6-1, 230)