MarinoEqualsGod
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Bored at work, so just thought I'd put together a quick look at who I'd take in the upcoming draft. Let me know what you think!
First of all, I would address most of our OL concerns via free agency, so that we can address other needs in the draft. Not sure how much cap space we have, so if someone could tell me, I'd appreciate it.
Sign Brandon Albert on the left side and Alex Mack at Center (then move Pouncey to one of the guard spots where he would be tremendous using his athleticism on pulling blocks).
Re-Sign: Grimes
Keller (if healthy)
Starks
Carroll
Clemons
Marlon Moore (as depth and special teams)
Spitler (as depth and special teams)
Danny Watkins
Will Yeatman
R.J. Stanford (as depth and special teams)
Do not re-sign: Clabo
McKinnie
Incognito
Solia (I would love to have him, but it's not realistic to re-sign both him and Starks)
Jerry
Justin Rogers
Cut: Wheeler and Daniel Thomas. Not really sure if this would make sense salary cap-wise, I just want those two knuckleheads off my team. lol. Oh and cut Jonathan Martin. HE'S A SNAKE.
Draft:
Rd 1: Calvin Pryor, S, Louisville: Dude is a flat out playmaker and lays the hammer down on people. Could slot in the starting lineup from Day 1. Clemons can stay or go. If he stays, great...gives us depth. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDEEAUMJ0oo and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO6FQr1Y9zY
Rd 2: Tre Mason, RB, Auburn: Compares favorably to Ray Rice. One cut runner, assuming we're sticking with the ZBS, would be an ideal fit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_jaPIrNPfQ
Rd 3: Morgan Moses, OT, Virginia: Coach Lazor is likely familiar with him, as I believe he would have been OC when this kid was recruited to Virginia. Mammouth body with nimble feet, just needs to keep his weight in check. I would play him on the right side. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOpHQtK1bHI
Rd 4: Max Bullough, LB, Michigan State: Third Team All-American, but his stock may be hurt by the fact that he was suspended for the Rose Bowl. The leading tackler on a Michigan State squad that was one of the best defenses in the country. Two-time team captain, called the defensive signals at MSU and was dubbed the quarterback of the defense by coordinator Pat Narduzzi, who took it a step further, saying, "He is a computer on the field." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIU-U7rseGU
Rd 5: Brandon Thomas, G, Clemson: Thomas is an athletic offensive lineman that shows good mobility. He is a tall and lean football player that is impressive looking. Comes out of his stance quickly and immediately gets into the defender; gives good initial punch. Plays too high sometimes... No highlight video available.
Rd 6: Assuming this is the pick that was traded for McKinnie
Rd 7: Garrison Smith, DT, Georgia: As much as I'd like, we can't afford to keep Solia and Starks, so we need to draft a replacement there. I'd keep Starks as he is more versatile. Garrison Smith is mainly a run stuffer, which is the big thing we'd lose if Solia leaves. No highlight video available.
First of all, I would address most of our OL concerns via free agency, so that we can address other needs in the draft. Not sure how much cap space we have, so if someone could tell me, I'd appreciate it.
Sign Brandon Albert on the left side and Alex Mack at Center (then move Pouncey to one of the guard spots where he would be tremendous using his athleticism on pulling blocks).
Re-Sign: Grimes
Keller (if healthy)
Starks
Carroll
Clemons
Marlon Moore (as depth and special teams)
Spitler (as depth and special teams)
Danny Watkins
Will Yeatman
R.J. Stanford (as depth and special teams)
Do not re-sign: Clabo
McKinnie
Incognito
Solia (I would love to have him, but it's not realistic to re-sign both him and Starks)
Jerry
Justin Rogers
Cut: Wheeler and Daniel Thomas. Not really sure if this would make sense salary cap-wise, I just want those two knuckleheads off my team. lol. Oh and cut Jonathan Martin. HE'S A SNAKE.
Draft:
Rd 1: Calvin Pryor, S, Louisville: Dude is a flat out playmaker and lays the hammer down on people. Could slot in the starting lineup from Day 1. Clemons can stay or go. If he stays, great...gives us depth. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDEEAUMJ0oo and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO6FQr1Y9zY
Rd 2: Tre Mason, RB, Auburn: Compares favorably to Ray Rice. One cut runner, assuming we're sticking with the ZBS, would be an ideal fit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_jaPIrNPfQ
Rd 3: Morgan Moses, OT, Virginia: Coach Lazor is likely familiar with him, as I believe he would have been OC when this kid was recruited to Virginia. Mammouth body with nimble feet, just needs to keep his weight in check. I would play him on the right side. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOpHQtK1bHI
Rd 4: Max Bullough, LB, Michigan State: Third Team All-American, but his stock may be hurt by the fact that he was suspended for the Rose Bowl. The leading tackler on a Michigan State squad that was one of the best defenses in the country. Two-time team captain, called the defensive signals at MSU and was dubbed the quarterback of the defense by coordinator Pat Narduzzi, who took it a step further, saying, "He is a computer on the field." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIU-U7rseGU
Rd 5: Brandon Thomas, G, Clemson: Thomas is an athletic offensive lineman that shows good mobility. He is a tall and lean football player that is impressive looking. Comes out of his stance quickly and immediately gets into the defender; gives good initial punch. Plays too high sometimes... No highlight video available.
Rd 6: Assuming this is the pick that was traded for McKinnie
Rd 7: Garrison Smith, DT, Georgia: As much as I'd like, we can't afford to keep Solia and Starks, so we need to draft a replacement there. I'd keep Starks as he is more versatile. Garrison Smith is mainly a run stuffer, which is the big thing we'd lose if Solia leaves. No highlight video available.
