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Now, I'm a long time lurking reader of the site, but I've decided to post a bit. I've seen lots of propositions and dream scenarios that are great, but lots of scenarios full of wishful thinking and bias (not that bias towards the phins is ever bad :D). I'd like to have a shot at Brees, TO, Hutch, Peterson, etc all and create a Madden team too but it's not likely going to happen. We also put too much trust into our late round picks from last year. Theres no reason to believe other than typical coachspeak and empty praise that Alabi isnt just camp fodder and I havent seen Vickerson dominate teams when it counts either. Obviously they have a rough start with injuries not giving them a chance to show us anything, but we can't just assume that all our picks are starters. It's something I see a lot on this board, refusal to acknowledge any of our picks as being busts. That being said, let me know what you guys think about my realistic (with some bias and dreaming yes) opportunities.
We'll be 10-15M under the cap tops, plus we have to sign rookies, so realistically we can get Brees and maybe another top guy if they come cheap, otherwise, its bargain bin hunting. Our Needs and options:
QB- Brees looks like the frontrunner. We arent getting Cutler and I doubt we'll reach for one in the 1st. Maybe a late round gem that Mueller is prone to finding.
WR- Givens wont come easily especially if we land Brees. Randle El is a dream, dont bother with him or TO. We can't handle large contracts especially with Booker and his 3M hit. I'd look for a possible 3rd-4th rounder and a vet FA (Johnnie Morton/Moulds) to fill in a temporary gap.
OL- There are plenty of solid guys about to get cut I think. Mawae is older but more than serviceable, and the Jets might cut Kendall too. Bentley and Hutch are dream scenarios but it might be difficult to get either while getting the priority of Brees. Mike Williams, LT from the Bills just got cut, though he is a bust to this point I wouldnt mind him under Houck just to try him out. We'll probably go with LT in the 2nd round, McNeill if he sliders, Winston or Justice or Scott will be around depending where they fall.
LB- We'd all like Julian Peterson but thats not going to happen. Same for LaVar. We might draft Greenway but i have a feeling he will be taken earlier if he impresses this week at the combine. McGinest of the Patriots might get cut and it would be a coup to get him cheap. Abdul Hodge in the 2nd-3rd could work.
DB- Ty Law is a dream. Woodson sucks and is also a dream. Plummer is better than Howard (who'll get cut) so I wouldnt cry over getting him, we could do worse, though he wont come cheap. Madison might get traded/cut/restructure so thats tough. I'd look to us getting Cromartie, Yobouty, or another DB (Whitner, Bing later) very early in the draft. Maybe 2 guys early.
Thats just a brief overview really of what I think. There are a ton of guys who can play football out there that dont have the sexy names people are posting about. Lots of guys who have disappointed/down end of careers but who merit a year or two here to fill gaps as we draft our way out of Wanny-Hell. Moulds, Marcus Robinson at WR can fill in easily. Players like Rashaun Woods or Charles Rogers who were busts might find new life here if they get cut. We have a good core that can take us deep with a QB and solid but not necessarily great additions to the team. I'd like to sign 5 Pro Bowlers as well but I think adding a good mix of proven vets with experience, solid but not fantastic players, and young players hoping for a 2nd chance is the answer.
1) Cromartie
2) McNeill\Winston\Justice\Scott
3) Hodge\BPA who falls (ala Crowder, always happens)
4) Some project, like Jacobs or Hester or someone who shows potential.
7) These picks are fodder unless we get lucky, but should be used to address depth at aging positions like DL or thin ones like LB and WR.
We'll be 10-15M under the cap tops, plus we have to sign rookies, so realistically we can get Brees and maybe another top guy if they come cheap, otherwise, its bargain bin hunting. Our Needs and options:
QB- Brees looks like the frontrunner. We arent getting Cutler and I doubt we'll reach for one in the 1st. Maybe a late round gem that Mueller is prone to finding.
WR- Givens wont come easily especially if we land Brees. Randle El is a dream, dont bother with him or TO. We can't handle large contracts especially with Booker and his 3M hit. I'd look for a possible 3rd-4th rounder and a vet FA (Johnnie Morton/Moulds) to fill in a temporary gap.
OL- There are plenty of solid guys about to get cut I think. Mawae is older but more than serviceable, and the Jets might cut Kendall too. Bentley and Hutch are dream scenarios but it might be difficult to get either while getting the priority of Brees. Mike Williams, LT from the Bills just got cut, though he is a bust to this point I wouldnt mind him under Houck just to try him out. We'll probably go with LT in the 2nd round, McNeill if he sliders, Winston or Justice or Scott will be around depending where they fall.
LB- We'd all like Julian Peterson but thats not going to happen. Same for LaVar. We might draft Greenway but i have a feeling he will be taken earlier if he impresses this week at the combine. McGinest of the Patriots might get cut and it would be a coup to get him cheap. Abdul Hodge in the 2nd-3rd could work.
DB- Ty Law is a dream. Woodson sucks and is also a dream. Plummer is better than Howard (who'll get cut) so I wouldnt cry over getting him, we could do worse, though he wont come cheap. Madison might get traded/cut/restructure so thats tough. I'd look to us getting Cromartie, Yobouty, or another DB (Whitner, Bing later) very early in the draft. Maybe 2 guys early.
Thats just a brief overview really of what I think. There are a ton of guys who can play football out there that dont have the sexy names people are posting about. Lots of guys who have disappointed/down end of careers but who merit a year or two here to fill gaps as we draft our way out of Wanny-Hell. Moulds, Marcus Robinson at WR can fill in easily. Players like Rashaun Woods or Charles Rogers who were busts might find new life here if they get cut. We have a good core that can take us deep with a QB and solid but not necessarily great additions to the team. I'd like to sign 5 Pro Bowlers as well but I think adding a good mix of proven vets with experience, solid but not fantastic players, and young players hoping for a 2nd chance is the answer.
1) Cromartie
2) McNeill\Winston\Justice\Scott
3) Hodge\BPA who falls (ala Crowder, always happens)
4) Some project, like Jacobs or Hester or someone who shows potential.
7) These picks are fodder unless we get lucky, but should be used to address depth at aging positions like DL or thin ones like LB and WR.
