Resign-
CB Brent Grimes
LT Bryant Mckinnie (valuable backup and was actually the only bright spot of last years line. experience and winning pedigree makes a locker room difference)
FA Signings-
FS Jairus Byrd - WHY NOT take a division rivals BEST FA and also fills in a immediate need, were byrd, grimes and Jones can solidify our Pass Defense.
RG Jon Asamoah - Start him out at RG. his superior pass blocking skills can help out as that was one of our main struggles as a line.
DT Tony McDaniel- in Seattle he excelled in that role with a Run Stop Percentage of 11.9%, which was third-best for all defensive tackles. This helped lead him to be a high DT3 last year bring him back home for a decent price.
LG Wade Smith- decent starter that can plug in play to replace incognito. knows our OL coach benton so he will be up to speed compared to other FA. older guy who provides depth and experience.
Draft
1) Zach Martin G/T - plug and play no other description needed.
2) Bishop Sankey RB - west coast offense RB whos built like a truck, has speed and is DURABLE
3) Anthony Johnson DT - run stuffing DLineman whos never missed a game in his career. run stuffer with some quickness, can challenge francis for the 3rd spot
4) Pierre Desir CB - finally a BIG CB who can shutdown bigger recievers. outstading size and physicallity which will go very well with grimes sneaky quickness and tenacity.
5) Boseko Lokombo OLB - speedy OLB who can play in coverage but isnt afraid to make the pop. can challenge jelani jenkins if wheeler gets cut. solid backup
6) Michael Sam DE- i honestly think hes going to be something special. will take time to adjust. being defensive player of the year in the SEC is no easy task.
7) Charles Leno Jr. RT
heres my M.O with this draft. last year ireland drafted players who were never seasoned into their roles and they had injury history. all of the players drafted, have basically started playing since they set foot on campus, no MAJOR injuries in the past couple years. Also, these players have played their role since they signed that LOI.
NEW OLINE
LT BRYANT MCKINNIE
LG WADE SMITH
C MIKE POUNCEY
RG JON ASAMOAH
RT ZACH MARTIN
NEW DLINE
DE DION JORDAN / OLIVIER VERNON
DT TONY MCDANIEL
DT JARED ODRICK
DE CAM WAKE
CB Brent Grimes
LT Bryant Mckinnie (valuable backup and was actually the only bright spot of last years line. experience and winning pedigree makes a locker room difference)
FA Signings-
FS Jairus Byrd - WHY NOT take a division rivals BEST FA and also fills in a immediate need, were byrd, grimes and Jones can solidify our Pass Defense.
RG Jon Asamoah - Start him out at RG. his superior pass blocking skills can help out as that was one of our main struggles as a line.
DT Tony McDaniel- in Seattle he excelled in that role with a Run Stop Percentage of 11.9%, which was third-best for all defensive tackles. This helped lead him to be a high DT3 last year bring him back home for a decent price.
LG Wade Smith- decent starter that can plug in play to replace incognito. knows our OL coach benton so he will be up to speed compared to other FA. older guy who provides depth and experience.
Draft
1) Zach Martin G/T - plug and play no other description needed.
2) Bishop Sankey RB - west coast offense RB whos built like a truck, has speed and is DURABLE
3) Anthony Johnson DT - run stuffing DLineman whos never missed a game in his career. run stuffer with some quickness, can challenge francis for the 3rd spot
4) Pierre Desir CB - finally a BIG CB who can shutdown bigger recievers. outstading size and physicallity which will go very well with grimes sneaky quickness and tenacity.
5) Boseko Lokombo OLB - speedy OLB who can play in coverage but isnt afraid to make the pop. can challenge jelani jenkins if wheeler gets cut. solid backup
6) Michael Sam DE- i honestly think hes going to be something special. will take time to adjust. being defensive player of the year in the SEC is no easy task.
7) Charles Leno Jr. RT
heres my M.O with this draft. last year ireland drafted players who were never seasoned into their roles and they had injury history. all of the players drafted, have basically started playing since they set foot on campus, no MAJOR injuries in the past couple years. Also, these players have played their role since they signed that LOI.
NEW OLINE
LT BRYANT MCKINNIE
LG WADE SMITH
C MIKE POUNCEY
RG JON ASAMOAH
RT ZACH MARTIN
NEW DLINE
DE DION JORDAN / OLIVIER VERNON
DT TONY MCDANIEL
DT JARED ODRICK
DE CAM WAKE
