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NFL free agency: Winners and losers

By Matt Verderame

Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) after the game against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) after the game against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 10, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) runs the ball after he catches a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
January 10, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) runs the ball after he catches a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

WINNER: Seattle Seahawks

Seattle was supposed to get picked over during free agency, but that has not been the case. General manager John Schneider has been able to keep some of his core players including cornerback Jeremy Lane – one of the most underrated players in the game – and wide receiver Jermaine Kearse.

The Seahawks have lost some players in outside linebacker Bruce Irvin and guard J.R. Sweezy, but both of them are replaceable in the upcoming draft. Seattle still has some work to do including trying to bring back left tackle Russell Okung, but Schneider should be applauded for his efforts so far.

LOSER: San Diego Chargers

San Diego made a nice signing with Travis Benjamin, but this is a team with ample holes and cap space, yet sitting idly by. General manager Tom Telesco should have been going hard at some of the edge rushers and 3-4 defensive ends like Jaye Howard, but instead has given that side of the ball no attention.

The Chargers have a prolific but aging quarterback in Philip Rivers. The years are ticking away and leaving that rancid defense together is not doing anybody favors. The Chargers needed to be aggressive on the defensive side of the ball, and they completely misfired.

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