Here's my take on some of the notable players who have been released as part of the NFL's post-June 1 roster purge:

Tight end Mark Chmura
Chmura's off-the-field situation is a major problem. There will be some who say that it had nothing to do with him being released, but I think that's untrue. It's a combination of his arrest, his neck injury and the Packers' drafting of tight end Bubba Franks. That didn't bode well for his future in Green Bay. If Chmura can get healthy and put the arrest behind him, he can still perform at a high level. But you wonder about his focus and whether or not he will be behind bars or on probation. He's not far removed from the Pro Bowl.

	Deion Sanders, who brings his extensive wardrobe to Washington next season, has nonetheless invested well, says his financial planner.

Cornerback Deion Sanders
It didn't take long for Sanders to sign with the Redskins, who rolled out the red carpet for him as expected. As for Dallas, I never like teams to get rid of impact players. They are the players who put Super Bowl rings on your fingers. Deion is still an impact player, and he has been working out in New Orleans with a personal trainer. From what I understand, he's in shape and looks good. The Cowboys will suffer for this move. Dallas doesn't actually have stellar corners backing him up. The Cowboys have struggled at cornerback when Deion has been out. Despite his age and being banged up at times, he's still better than most of the cover corners in the league.

Quarterback Randall Cunningham
The second the Vikings made the commitment to Daunte Culpepper and let Jeff George go, Randall Cunningham wasn't going to be in their plans. Whether it's Tampa Bay or another team, Cunningham will land somewhere quickly. He's a player who has accepted the backup role at this stage of his career. Randall is a professional who has learned a lot over his career and has put up great numbers. As a backup to Brad Johnson two years ago, he ended up going to the Pro Bowl. He still has game and is a wonderful athlete. Tampa Bay would be a great place for Cunningham, so he could help Shaun King along and perhaps come in and win games.

Guard Kevin Donnalley
I liked Donnalley when he first signed with Miami because he has a nastiness about him. Nastiness is a commodity that teams definitely need in their offensive linemen. It's amazing how the game has changed. Offensive and defensive linemen now get premium money. They get paid like skill-position players because there is such a need. If you lose one, the depth is so poor that some teams can't survive. For Donnalley to become the type of player he wants, he needs to stay focused and healthy. I still think he can be a valuable addition. He's not old, and he's a big tough guy. Hanging around someone like Kevin Gogan for a year was probably good for him.

Linebacker George Koonce
Koonce is a veteran who has performed at a high level in Green Bay. He's a solid player, but he won't ever make the Pro Bowl. He's not Hardy Nickerson. But he would be great for a team just looking for depth.

Kick returner/running back Brian Mitchell
I love Mitchell's versatility. He played for a long time with the Redskins. He has been a playmaker his whole career. He's been an unselfish player; he can play fullback, running back and receiver. He can throw the ball, tackle someone on special teams or return a kick for a touchdown. He is the perfect player to have around the team in the locker room and on the field. He can still be a gamebreaker. Over the last decade, he has been one of the top 10 special-team players. He will help a team because he is an unselfish, team player.

Defensive tackle Tony McCoy
I like big defensive linemen who stuff things up at the line of scrimmage. He is a player like Tony Siragusa. McCoy will not lead the league in statistics, but he is a good spell player.

Running back Ki-Jana Carter
I don't know if Carter still has an NFL career after being released by the Bengals. I sure wish there was a market for him. He has the worst luck. He has only been in the league a very short time and has spent most of the time watching on the sidelines because of injuries. We will never see what kind of potential he had. He might be a spot player, but he will never be a team's featured back.