My Four Step Offseason Plan

[Kaiser]

Step One –

Resign Hardy (4 years, 20 MM guaranteed plus heavy incentives), McClain (1MM plus 2MM in incentives, same as this year), Bernadeau (2MM) and Claiborne (3MM guaranteed, plus incentives). Dallas always keeps the players they want to keep.

Step Two -

Sign a 1 Tech (i.e. BJ Raji) for 2+MM and a Safety (i.e. Eric Weddle) for 6MM plus incentives. Fill the key holes in the defense.

Step Three -

Pursue a premier FA to upgrade a key position. My examples would be CB Josh Norman or WR Alshon Jeffrey. Either would cost a lot but we have a ton of money to spend, either would be a huge upgrade and Jerry is very good at signing the FA’s he pursues.

Step Four -

In the Draft, trade down in the first round, pick up an extra #2 and take RB & QB early. IMO they are likely to go CB and LB among the first four picks as well. Landing a premier Free Agent like Josh Norman or Alshon Jeffrey changes the draft strategy obviously.


So my project depth chart is below, it doesn’t list a Premier FA being signed, but I think if we don’t sign that type of player the team will sign second tier FAs at those spots. I have Leary at RT but this thread isn’t about that argument. Also Brandon Carr is under contract for next year, I think his spot will be addressed late in the offseason depending on how the other moves play out beforehand.



WR Dez TWill Butler

WR #3 Pick Beasley Whitehead

TE Witten Escobar Swaim

LT Smith #4 Pick

LG Leary Bern

C Frederick Bern

RG Martin #5 Pick

RT Collins Green

QB Romo #2 Pick Moore

RB #2 Pick DMC Dunbar

FB #5 Pick



DE Hardy Gregory Ryan Russell

DT BJ Raji Terrell McClain David Irving

DT Crawford Jack Crawford

DE Lawrence Mincey

WLB Lee Wilson

MLB McClain Hitchens

SLB #1 Pick Gachkar

CB Scandrick Free Agent #4 Pick

CB Claiborne Carr

S Byron Jones Wilcox

S Eric Weddle Church

 

[Nightman]

Step One –

Resign Hardy (4 years, 20 MM guaranteed plus heavy incentives), McClain (1MM plus 2MM in incentives, same as this year), Bernadeau (2MM) and Claiborne (3MM guaranteed, plus incentives). Dallas always keeps the players they want to keep.

Step Two -

Sign a 1 Tech (i.e. BJ Raji) for 2+MM and a Safety (i.e. Eric Weddle) for 6MM plus incentives. Fill the key holes in the defense.

Step Three -

Pursue a premier FA to upgrade a key position. My examples would be CB Josh Norman or WR Alshon Jeffrey. Either would cost a lot but we have a ton of money to spend, either would be a huge upgrade and Jerry is very good at signing the FA’s he pursues.

Step Four -

In the Draft, trade down in the first round, pick up an extra #2 and take RB & QB early. IMO they are likely to go CB and LB among the first four picks as well. Landing a premier Free Agent like Josh Norman or Alshon Jeffrey changes the draft strategy obviously.


So my project depth chart is below, it doesn’t list a Premier FA being signed, but I think if we don’t sign that type of player the team will sign second tier FAs at those spots. I have Leary at RT but this thread isn’t about that argument. Also Brandon Carr is under contract for next year, I think his spot will be addressed late in the offseason depending on how the other moves play out beforehand.



WR Dez TWill Butler

WR #3 Pick Beasley Whitehead

TE Witten Escobar Swaim

LT Smith #4 Pick

LG Leary Bern

C Frederick Bern

RG Martin #5 Pick

RT Collins Green

QB Romo #2 Pick Moore

RB #2 Pick DMC Dunbar

FB #5 Pick



DE Hardy Gregory Ryan Russell

DT BJ Raji Terrell McClain David Irving

DT Crawford Jack Crawford

DE Lawrence Mincey

WLB Lee Wilson

MLB McClain Hitchens

SLB #1 Pick Gachkar

CB Scandrick Free Agent #4 Pick

CB Claiborne Carr

S Byron Jones Wilcox

S Eric Weddle Church

I like the idea of spending some real money in Free Agency. If they re-sign Hardy it isn't a good year to go for comp picks. Sign 3 or 4 this year and get it out of the way.

Safety and 1T are great spots to spend money and not picks.

I want QB/RB/WR early. We neglected skill positions too long.

 

[Tabascocat]

Agree with all but #4, it isn't very often we see a top draft pick.

 

[Dallas_Cowboys50]

Panthers aint lettin Norman walk....

 

[phildadon86]

Panthers aint lettin Norman walk....

I said the exact same thing in another thread. No shot he is getting out of Carolina. What's the tag number going to be on CBS this year?

 

[Kaiser]

I said the exact same thing in another thread. No shot he is getting out of Carolina. What's the tag number going to be on CBS this year?

I'm saying it Norman or bust, I'm saying Jones will have a lot of money to spend and the chance to get an impact player at CB, Sam, or WR. I think he signs a Safety for sure, but I really think there will be a target of opportunity that hits the market - and Jones will pounce.

 

[Jenky]

I'm saying it Norman or bust, I'm saying Jones will have a lot of money to spend and the chance to get an impact player at CB, Sam, or WR. I think he signs a Safety for sure, but I really think there will be a target of opportunity that hits the market - and Jones will pounce.

I wouldn't sign him. He's 28 and he'll be looking to be paid top 1-3 CB money. Sherman is younger and signed his deal last season. Norman will look to top it.

 

[waving monkey]

I'm saying it Norman or bust, I'm saying Jones will have a lot of money to spend and the chance to get an impact player at CB, Sam, or WR. I think he signs a Safety for sure, but I really think there will be a target of opportunity that hits the market - and Jones will pounce.

I thought Jones and company had a new policy on FA money? not saying its a bad idea and i know they
went out and singed Hardy but....

 

[gmoney112]

I'm saying it Norman or bust, I'm saying Jones will have a lot of money to spend and the chance to get an impact player at CB, Sam, or WR. I think he signs a Safety for sure, but I really think there will be a target of opportunity that hits the market - and Jones will pounce.

Norman will probably get tagged.

Janoris Jenkins is worth pursuing.

 

[CowboyChris]

I say No to any big time free agents, good solid FA's I would be fine with.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Step Four -

In the Draft, trade down in the first round, pick up an extra #2

A lot of folks are going to scoff at that idea but it is the best way to go.

 

[NEODOG]

draft Draft DRAFT

Honestly how many FA signings are worth the ransom?

We signed Carr out of need...... Just use our great draft position wisely

 

[Nova]

As phenomenal as Norman has been this year, I wouldn't hand him a big contract. Seems like he could be a headache, and CB play is very transient.

 

[Nightman]

Norman will probably get tagged.

Janoris Jenkins is worth pursuing.

I wouldn't sign any big money CBs. Only a mid level one that fits Marinelli's scheme, whatever it is.

Weddle on a 2 year deal and OScan coming back combined with BJones and we are pretty good. Add another CB in the Draft3-4 and let Wilcox and Church fight for SS and Nickel snaps.

 

[pugilist]

Norman has greatly benefited from Carolina's pass rush and outstanding LB play. He's good but a bit overrated.. not worth a giant contract

 

[dogberry]

Entertainment value of a Norman vs Beckham fight twice a year would be a plus.

 

[Kaiser]

I thought Jones and company had a new policy on FA money? not saying its a bad idea and i know theywent out and singed Hardy but....

I don't think its a prohibition against signing big FA's, I think its a commitment to getting value. You see it in the draft of the last couple of years, they went for value, especially in picks like Martin and Hitchens and in not overdrafting a RB this year. I think with a lot of money to spend and coming off a terrible season, Jones will go after a premium FA that he wouldn't have the last couple of years.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

the CB to keep an eye on is Tramain Johnson from the Rams. He's an outstanding CB who is an excellent tackler, also has good ball skills. He could come at a reasonable price. We also got a big look at him in training camp when we scrimmaged the Rams.

 

[ringmaster]

Panthers aint lettin Norman walk....

I agree with that no way Norman is leaving Carolina.

 

[LocimusPrime]

Step One –

Resign Hardy (4 years, 20 MM guaranteed plus heavy incentives), McClain (1MM plus 2MM in incentives, same as this year), Bernadeau (2MM) and Claiborne (3MM guaranteed, plus incentives). Dallas always keeps the players they want to keep.

Step Two -

Sign a 1 Tech (i.e. BJ Raji) for 2+MM and a Safety (i.e. Eric Weddle) for 6MM plus incentives. Fill the key holes in the defense.

Step Three -

Pursue a premier FA to upgrade a key position. My examples would be CB Josh Norman or WR Alshon Jeffrey. Either would cost a lot but we have a ton of money to spend, either would be a huge upgrade and Jerry is very good at signing the FA’s he pursues.

Step Four -

In the Draft, trade down in the first round, pick up an extra #2 and take RB & QB early. IMO they are likely to go CB and LB among the first four picks as well. Landing a premier Free Agent like Josh Norman or Alshon Jeffrey changes the draft strategy obviously.


So my project depth chart is below, it doesn’t list a Premier FA being signed, but I think if we don’t sign that type of player the team will sign second tier FAs at those spots. I have Leary at RT but this thread isn’t about that argument. Also Brandon Carr is under contract for next year, I think his spot will be addressed late in the offseason depending on how the other moves play out beforehand.



WR Dez TWill Butler

WR #3 Pick Beasley Whitehead

TE Witten Escobar Swaim

LT Smith #4 Pick

LG Leary Bern

C Frederick Bern

RG Martin #5 Pick

RT Collins Green

QB Romo #2 Pick Moore

RB #2 Pick DMC Dunbar

FB #5 Pick



DE Hardy Gregory Ryan Russell

DT BJ Raji Terrell McClain David Irving

DT Crawford Jack Crawford

DE Lawrence Mincey

WLB Lee Wilson

MLB McClain Hitchens

SLB #1 Pick Gachkar

CB Scandrick Free Agent #4 Pick

CB Claiborne Carr

S Byron Jones Wilcox

S Eric Weddle Church

5 million a year for hardy is a slap in the face. Old guys like hatcher and jason tuck are making more. 10 sacks a year gets you 9-12 million a year. 12-15 gets you 10-15 million and 14+ gets you 15-20 mill a year.

5 mill is for avg de's. Not game changers. Thats like trying to pay julio jones 5 mill a year