A plan for the offseason

[Trip]

Draft
1- OT Eric Winston, Miami, FLA
Move Flozell Adams to the right side and put this kid in the lineup.

2- WR Hank Baskett, New Mexico
A 6-3, 220 playmaker that can develop into a #1 WR in two years when Key and Glenn are ready to move on or to reduced roles.

3- OG Will Allen, Texas
A mauler. We've missed on some O-lineman in this area of the draft but keep on picking them. Ease him into the lineup with Rivera and Allen both coming back.

5- FB Matt Bernstein, Wisconsin
Punishing lead blocker at 6-2, 266.

(No projection for 6th and 7th rounders)

Roster Moves
1. Release Al Singleton which increases the cap money by close to $2.2 million.

2. Re-sign Fujita and let him and Burnett fight it out for an OLB spot (can't fix everything in one offseason)

3. Bring back Flozell Adams, Larry Allen, Greg Ellis and La'Roi Glover. All have been talked about as being traded/released for cap savings. It's a year too early to do anything with any of these guys. Not enough depth yet, and all are key players.

Free agency
1. Sign ILB Julian Peterson
He's big 6-3 like Parcells like them. Will cost some money too.

2. Sign S Adam Archuleta
I know he's more of a SS like Roy Williams, but many teams use their safety schemes interchangeably and I think these two could play together. Dexter Jackson and Will Demps, who's on IR with a knee injury are other options here.

3. Sign K Mike Vanderjagt or Ryan Longwell
I don't think there's any way the Pats let Vinatieri go. They'll use the franchise tag if they have to.

All of these free agents are young enough that they should be contributors throughout the lives of their contracts.

Thoughts? Anyone have any other ideas for the offseason?

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Draft
1- OT Eric Winston, Miami, FLA
Move Flozell Adams to the right side and put this kid in the lineup.

2- WR Hank Baskett, New Mexico
A 6-3, 220 playmaker that can develop into a #1 WR in two years when Key and Glenn are ready to move on or to reduced roles.

3- OG Will Allen, Texas
A mauler. We've missed on some O-lineman in this area of the draft but keep on picking them. Ease him into the lineup with Rivera and Allen both coming back.

5- FB Matt Bernstein, Wisconsin
Punishing lead blocker at 6-2, 266.

(No projection for 6th and 7th rounders)

Roster Moves
1. Release Al Singleton which increases the cap money by close to $2.2 million.

2. Re-sign Fujita and let him and Burnett fight it out for an OLB spot (can't fix everything in one offseason)

3. Bring back Flozell Adams, Larry Allen, Greg Ellis and La'Roi Glover. All have been talked about as being traded/released for cap savings. It's a year too early to do anything with any of these guys. Not enough depth yet, and all are key players.

Free agency
1. Sign ILB Julian Peterson
He's big 6-3 like Parcells like them. Will cost some money too.

2. Sign S Adam Archuleta
I know he's more of a SS like Roy Williams, but many teams use their safety schemes interchangeably and I think these two could play together. Dexter Jackson and Will Demps, who's on IR with a knee injury are other options here.

3. Sign K Mike Vanderjagt or Ryan Longwell
I don't think there's any way the Pats let Vinatieri go. They'll use the franchise tag if they have to.

All of these free agents are young enough that they should be contributors throughout the lives of their contracts.

Thoughts? Anyone have any other ideas for the offseason?

Yeah and Nay...

Right now with Burnett's tore ACL, we're going LB in the first round... IF we stay in the first round of course.

I would look for an offensive lineman in round two.

I don't see us spending big bucks on Peterson.

Archuleta? Not a good coverage safety. I'm tired of our safeties not being able to cover a lick. We need a "Brock Marion" type... not another strong safety.

A consistent kicker would be nice.

 

[EndGame]

I'd like to have Archuleta, but only because I know his uncle very well, and maybe it would lead to me getting tickets

 

[Trip]

I don't see us spending big bucks on Peterson.

Archuleta? Not a good coverage safety. I'm tired of our safeties not being able to cover a lick. We need a "Brock Marion" type... not another strong safety.

A consistent kicker would be nice.

I don't know, we might spend the money on Peterson. You figure with what we save on Dat Nguyen, and Singleton (if he's indeed gone) and the room we already have, we could afford him with plenty of room to spare.

Archuleta's probably not be the best idea. I like him though, and I don't see a lot of good cover safeties out there, and it would make our secondary very physical.

We could go so many different ways in this draft.

We need linebackers and O-lineman though, I think we both agree on that and I see better O-lineman in the draft and LB's in the FA market than vice versa. There are good LB's at the top of the draft, but I don't see many O-lineman in free agency at all at this point.

 

[jterrell]

Draft
1- OT Eric Winston, Miami, FLA
Move Flozell Adams to the right side and put this kid in the lineup.

2- WR Hank Baskett, New Mexico
A 6-3, 220 playmaker that can develop into a #1 WR in two years when Key and Glenn are ready to move on or to reduced roles.

3- OG Will Allen, Texas
A mauler. We've missed on some O-lineman in this area of the draft but keep on picking them. Ease him into the lineup with Rivera and Allen both coming back.

5- FB Matt Bernstein, Wisconsin
Punishing lead blocker at 6-2, 266.

(No projection for 6th and 7th rounders)

Roster Moves
1. Release Al Singleton which increases the cap money by close to $2.2 million.

2. Re-sign Fujita and let him and Burnett fight it out for an OLB spot (can't fix everything in one offseason)

3. Bring back Flozell Adams, Larry Allen, Greg Ellis and La'Roi Glover. All have been talked about as being traded/released for cap savings. It's a year too early to do anything with any of these guys. Not enough depth yet, and all are key players.

Free agency
1. Sign ILB Julian Peterson
He's big 6-3 like Parcells like them. Will cost some money too.

2. Sign S Adam Archuleta
I know he's more of a SS like Roy Williams, but many teams use their safety schemes interchangeably and I think these two could play together. Dexter Jackson and Will Demps, who's on IR with a knee injury are other options here.

3. Sign K Mike Vanderjagt or Ryan Longwell
I don't think there's any way the Pats let Vinatieri go. They'll use the franchise tag if they have to.

All of these free agents are young enough that they should be contributors throughout the lives of their contracts.

Thoughts? Anyone have any other ideas for the offseason?

You are still a week or 5 ahead of me here but this is a good post Trip.
I might be here by Sunday night.

 

[Trip]

Oh, I'm not conceding anything by this.

Honestly, I'd probably be doing this to pass the time during Super Bowl week.

 

[billyrags]

Not bad at all

I don't want to go into the draft desperately needing something, so I would love a linebacker (like Peterson, Abraham or Arrington), LeCharles Bentley and Vanderjagt.

We already have so much youth in the front seven, I would prefer a veteran. I think center has been a big problem... well really the whole OL, but I would love someone like Bentley. I do not break down game film, but everytime I force myself during a game to watch Johnson/Gurode at center they immediately get manhandled. Vanderjagt speaks for itself.

Last year with additional picks, need and availability perfectly aligned. However, that is rarely the norm. I truly believe in the BPA with the option of going with a 1st round QB (depending on our needs vs BPA). When in doubt go OL or FS.

Now about TO. I have hated him since the star incident, but now that I believe that he is completely nuts and probably wasn't doing it to be disrespectful... sign him up with incentives. I'm sick of not having a significant team to root for anymore. I've been a lifelong fan that turned the corner and became obsessed around the late 80's, cut my teeth on the championship years of the 90's and hit my midlife crisis 20 years to early the boys of the 00's. Character counts, but I want a winner.

 

[Ashwynn]

Would work, add a few lesser name OLinemen for depth and I would be satisfied with that. Not glamourous, but will let Bledsoe, Jones/Barber and Glenn/Crayton lead us to glory.

 

[Clove]

I would move Ellis and Glover for picks and move up to take Ahmad Brooks MLB, he's a monster, and I don't think Peterson would fit in the 3-4 as an ILB, maybe an outside linebacker.
I would go after Abraham and have him learn the LB spot and get after the QB opposite Ware (dangerous combination)

I would sign either Vinetieri ,Vanderjagt, or Ryan Longwell. (kickers)
I would pick up a speed guy like Hakim, or get one in the draft like Watkins in the 4th (from a trade of Ellis) or maybe a WR in the third. I would consider Baskett in the 2nd if I can trade Ellis and my 5 for a 2 and a 4, that would give us back our 4 and give us two 2's.

I would draft a Tackle in the second round like Colledge http://www.nflfans.com/x/2006/showplayer.php?key=Daryn Colledge

I would take DT Gabe Watson in the 3rd.
http://www.nflfans.com/x/2006/showplayer.php?key=Gabe Watson

I would also tell Singleton to take a hike. Bench Petitti, Tucker, Al Johnson, Fujita, and Shanle.
I would tell LA to lose 20pds and come in in shape. Rivera will get healthy, and I would work on Tyson Thompsons kick off returns.
I would also hire me a new OLine coach, and give BP a 2 year extension.

 

[John813]

Draft
1- OT Eric Winston, Miami, FLA
Move Flozell Adams to the right side and put this kid in the lineup.

2- WR Hank Baskett, New Mexico
A 6-3, 220 playmaker that can develop into a #1 WR in two years when Key and Glenn are ready to move on or to reduced roles.

3- OG Will Allen, Texas
A mauler. We've missed on some O-lineman in this area of the draft but keep on picking them. Ease him into the lineup with Rivera and Allen both coming back.

5- FB Matt Bernstein, Wisconsin
Punishing lead blocker at 6-2, 266.

(No projection for 6th and 7th rounders)

Roster Moves
1. Release Al Singleton which increases the cap money by close to $2.2 million.

2. Re-sign Fujita and let him and Burnett fight it out for an OLB spot (can't fix everything in one offseason)

3. Bring back Flozell Adams, Larry Allen, Greg Ellis and La'Roi Glover. All have been talked about as being traded/released for cap savings. It's a year too early to do anything with any of these guys. Not enough depth yet, and all are key players.

Free agency
1. Sign ILB Julian Peterson
He's big 6-3 like Parcells like them. Will cost some money too.

2. Sign S Adam Archuleta
I know he's more of a SS like Roy Williams, but many teams use their safety schemes interchangeably and I think these two could play together. Dexter Jackson and Will Demps, who's on IR with a knee injury are other options here.

3. Sign K Mike Vanderjagt or Ryan Longwell
I don't think there's any way the Pats let Vinatieri go. They'll use the franchise tag if they have to.

All of these free agents are young enough that they should be contributors throughout the lives of their contracts.

I agree with the first pick but instead of a WR in the second round go for a linebacker.

 

[Clove]

I would also think about getting FS Anthony Smith in the 3rd round.
http://www.nflfans.com/x/2006/showplayer.php?key=Anthony Smith

 

[Trip]

I saw Anthony Smith play quite a bit in college and I like him. He's a special teams demon too, blocking punts and kicks.

If we draft a FS past the 2nd round, I'd want him.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Yeah and Nay...

Right now with Burnett's tore ACL, we're going LB in the first round... IF we stay in the first round of course.

I would look for an offensive lineman in round two.

I don't see us spending big bucks on Peterson.

Archuleta? Not a good coverage safety. I'm tired of our safeties not being able to cover a lick. We need a "Brock Marion" type... not another strong safety.

A consistent kicker would be nice.

Why would we go LB first when we have issues at OT, S, WR, and C that are at least just as big.

The one thing I hate about these threads is they dont take into consideration the entirety of the offseason.

Free agency should be paramount above all else at this point. Of course you want to keep up with the draft but in a perfect world you would have all your holes filled adequately and pick BPA.

I guess alot of people like watching minor leage football.

 

[Clove]

Why would we go LB first when we have issues at OT, S, WR, and C that are at least just as big.

The one thing I hate about these threads is they dont take into consideration the entirety of the offseason.

Free agency should be paramount above all else at this point. Of course you want to keep up with the draft but in a perfect world you would have all your holes filled adequately and pick BPA.

I guess alot of people like watching minor leage football.

The tackles you will want will go early, and if you're going to move up, you should move up to get (LB) Brooks or (DT) Ngata or (QB) Jay Cutler.

Other than that, I wouldn't move up - and if you stay where you're at, you may as well go after a kid that can get the Job done as well. The tackle I mentioned, the only reason he's a second rounder is his weight (298 pds)

In the offseason, he can pick up atleast 10 pounds and 15 to 20 over the next 3 years. But his footwork is excellent and the guy is an excellent pass blocker for that round.

Petitti will be twice as good and you still have to factor in Peterman getting better. But on defense, the ILB and or DT positions are crucial to stopping running teams from prolonging drives...thus giving us more opportunities to score on offense (provided we get a great kicker as well)

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

The tackles you will want will go early, and if you're going to move up, you should move up to get (LB) Brooks or (DT) Ngata or (QB) Jay Cutler.

Other than that, I wouldn't move up - and if you stay where you're at, you may as well go after a kid that can get the Job done as well. The tackle I mentioned, the only reason he's a second rounder is his weight (298 pds)

In the offseason, he can pick up atleast 10 pounds and 15 to 20 over the next 3 years. But his footwork is excellent and the guy is an excellent pass blocker for that round.

Petitti will be twice as good and you still have to factor in Peterman getting better. But on defense, the ILB and or DT positions are crucial to stopping running teams from prolonging drives...thus giving us more opportunities to score on offense (provided we get a great kicker as well)

You are sooooo missing my point.

If we sign Runyan or Steussie or McDougle your OT scenarios are out the window. Chavous, /Edwartds or Demps makes safeties forced high ridiculous. Navies and we arent going LB in the first round.

WHy were talking about who were picking in what round before free agency is beyond me.

 

[Clove]

Obviously that would change things drastically, but since we have nothing to talk about at 1 in the morning ( lol ) it's just something to think about. I do like couple of the Tackle names you mentioned though.

 

[Trip]

The tackles you will want will go early, and if you're going to move up, you should move up to get (LB) Brooks or (DT) Ngata or (QB) Jay Cutler.

This is a strong draft for OT's, and there are at least four that I would love to have (wait for the combine, maybe 5-6), and they won't all be gone by the time we pick.

The only one that stands to go in the top five right is D'Brickashaw. He's dominant but does he have size to be dominant at the NFL level, which is what's expected with a top five choice? He may even slide a few choices (we won't get him though).

 

[conner01]

maybe some of you have seen more of him but i have'nt been all that impressed with winston. i've seen 3 games this year and i have'nt seen anything worthy of a first rnd pick for him. i like the kids from boston college or lsu more

 

[jsd27]

I could live with this draft. I'm hoping for Eric Winston or D'Brickashaw Ferguson but Ferguson will especially be gone.

The WR I'm looking at is Chad Jackson (Florida). 6'1" great speed. Some are saying he will be a first or second rounder. If he somehow fell in the second.

Eric Winston
Chad Jackson

Would do my hearth good

Wouldn't mind if Jeff Samardzija came out but looks like he won't.

 

[VACowboy]

I think this team's greatest need is at LB.

If I'm the Dallas GM and I get to craft my (mostly realistic) dream scenario...

FA:
1> Kevin Barry (OT)
2> Ryan Longwell (K)

Draft:
1> Elvis Dumervil (OLB)
2> Max Jean-Gilles (OG)
3> Anthony Smith (FS)
5> Marques Hagans (WR/KR)
6> Justin Holland (QB)

Why?

Kevin Barry is a young, good OT. We went for Rivera last offseason instead Wahl. Lets not make the same mistake again.

Ryan Longwell has been nearly as good as Vanderjagt and Vinetieri (while kicking in Green Bay). He can be a Pro Bowler kicking in the cozy confines of Texas Stadium.

Dumervil is a beast, plain and simple. At 6-0 and 265, he has freakishly long arms and a killer first step. He has all the measureables, but his production speaks for itself. This season from his DE position: 63 tackles (second on the tea, 23 for a loss), 20 sacks, *11* forced fumbles, an interception and was tied for first on the team in pass breakups. He can do it all and would be a pure hell-raiser opposite Mister Ware.

Max Jean-Gilles is a massive road-grader of an offensive lineman. He's a mauler on running plays and is just too big for pass rushers to get around. He's an effective pulling blocker in the Georgia offense, too. He may not be there in the middle of the second round.

I don't know much about Anthony Smith first-hand, but a lot of people like him a lot and at 6-1 and 194, he has good size. He was third on the team in tackles with 71 and second in the nation in picks with 6. He had 3 sacks, forced 2 fumbles and recovered 3. Sounds like a playmaker to me.

Morques Hagans played QB for Virginia the past two seasons but in his sophomore season was probably the best receiver catching passes from Matt Schaub. He's undoubtedly the most explosive player on the Virginia team. He'd be a superb slot receiver and would solve our punt return problems. He reminds me a lot of Antwan Randle El.

Holland has a huge arm and throws with accuracy, and at 6-3 he has NFL size. This is a guy with all the tools, who can sit behind Bledsoe for a year or two and then start in Dallas for years to come.