I don't agree with all of it but like the effort and think it's realistic for the most part. I agree with all the cuts, especially that dog **** Dion Jordan, except for Jordan Cameron. Need to do what we can to restructure him. He could be dynamite in this offense and after the awful production last year I'm pretty sure we could find some middle ground. Restructure for 3/15-18. Restructuring Wake is an easy decision for me. Need these voices in the room. I'm on record for not wanting Shelby back because I think he's a pretty marginal locker room piece. Like the player, don't like the person. Would rather go cheap and replace him with George Selvie. I also think with this approach our pass rush would be weak. I have no idea who you have lined up across from Wake...our rotation with this approach would be Wake, Shelby, Fede and Kaufusi...definitely my least favorite part about your offseason approach. Additionally Shelby has been a LDE basically his entire career, same as Wake. On early downs where we have to keep Wake off the field, we'd basically be relying on Shelby and a 3rd round rookie. On passing downs Wake and Shelby/Kaufusi seems like a major leap of faith. Definitely feel like if we let Vernon go we have to do more to replace his impact.
To me your Lamar Miller figure is slightly high, but that dollar amount would ensure he doesn't reach the market anyway so can't fault you and I've been wrong more than enough times. I think your Leon Hall figure is a little too low. I'd say that deal you have is his floor and Tramon Williams' 3/21 deal is his ceiling. Ultimately I think he lands somewhere in the middle. I also have concerns that he was strictly a slot guy last year and the year prior he wasn't overly effective on the outside and he's got 2 torn achilles to his name. I'd have guys I'd prefer to him, but if the price is right we could do much worse. If him and Pacman are getting the same deal, I'm going Pacman. I think we could do better than Nolan Carroll at that pay. If you can get Patrick Robinson for that much I'd be more inclined. Basically I'd be happier with a cornerback tandem of Patrick Robinson and Pacman than what you have mentioned. Not that it's a bad pairing. Ideally for me a tandem of Trumaine Johnson and Pacman for a little more money is more up my alley.
I'm a fan of Brandon Brooks. He's my plan b. I think you've got the terms right. But Sweezy stinks, I don't really get your interest in him. I'd be much more inclined to shell out for Osemele if we can sell him on joining us. Financially having KO as opposed to Brooks and Sweezy would be a minimal difference, but production wise I think the difference would be significant. Additionally with this approach your gameday actives are Albert, Turner, Pouncey, Brooks, James, Drango (swing-tackle), Douglas, since you need a guy to snap on the gameday roster. So Sweezy is basically inactive every week.
Thornton can definitely stuff the run. He is a 3-4 convert tho. I'd rather Knighton for a similar hit on a shorter-term, but Thornton is an interesting option. Zach Brown is also interesting. There's some upside there but another 3-4 convert. He's interesting at the very least, and a guy I'd consider in a bunch of uninspiring MLBs available. Still don't really know what to think about Bruton, but we're linked to him so it is realistic anyway. I really think we need more of a seam-stretcher than Allen. He's mostly been the blocking guy and has had trouble staying healthy. I'd much rather keep Cameron.
Also not overly enthused about letting Matthews get away. He's a priority for me, and I really wouldn't like us handing Stills the other WR spot without competition.
A realistic approach tho, but I can't say I'd be thrilled with it. Especially at DE and TE.
