My thoughts heading into the offseason

[Creeper]

-I think the key to making a serious title is mimicking the 2014 offense. Our OL isnt as good, but with the improvements Steele and Biadasz made I think with a key addition they could be a good ball control line. With that in mind I'm zeroing in on Broderick Jones.

- I feel better about the run defense than I did this time last year. They did very well against SF, and this SF team had McCaffrey. Hankins is a difference maker in the run game, and he played on the league minimum (or close to). He needs to be back. DT should still be on the first round menu. With Hill washing out and the fact they tried to trade Gallimore at the deadline, we are very thin there.

- We may have the worst 2-6 WR's in the league right now. I get Gallup is coming off of injury, but he shouldn't have been that bad. Brown played admirably, but he is still a ST player. This could be addressed in the first round, but I wouldnt wait. If Im them, Id look for a move like KC made with JuJu last year

- The fact that they brought in so many veteran CB's with day 1 or 2 pedigrees late in the season doesnt speak well to their faith in Joseph or Wright. I think they should feel comfortable with Bland as their #2 CB, but I expect them to make a move on someone thag can compete with Lewis.

- Donovan Wilson is a guy to watch this offseason. I believe we should bring him. I think he isna catalytic player on the defense. However he isnt going to be cheap either. If he leaves, I can see Mukuamu taking his place. Different players, but both are S with CB experience that can give you some man coverage ability at the SS position. Mukuamu has the size and length to man up TE's. I could also see Mukuamu replacing Hooker next year if Wilson is brought back

- Im on the fence with a Pollard extension. On one hand HB isnt really a position you want to pay. On the other, if we do take up my idea and go with a 2014 philosophy, you do need talent there. Pollard does have alot of tread left, so I don't think an extension would age as poorly as Elliotts. Ive compared him to Alex Jones as a back, snd Jones contract has aged well.

- I like Shultz as a player, but I dont he bring enough to the table to pay 8 figures per. I think if we improve at WR, we can do well with a combination of Ferguson and Hendershot at TE.

-Prescott needs to go into the offseason feeling pressure. His SF game was abysmal, and his turnovers throughout the season were very concerning. A similar season, and he has to feel the FO will re evaluate whether or not he is the guy beyond his current deal

-Damone Clark is a key guy for us next year. His play this year was uneven at best, but thats to be expected. If he can take a step up next season, that would be big for us

I think the OL could be very good next year. They just need a littel depth at LG. But Tyron, Tyler, Biadasz, Martin and Steele make a good combination. They missed Steele. He is a bulldozer in the run game which was never the same after he got hurt.

Don't the the run defense fool you in the 4th quarter they could not stop the 49ers and get off the field. The 49ers made some subtle adjustments at the half. They started running at the DE, especially the side opposite Lawrence when he was on the field. The Cowboys also started missing tackles, but the 49ers have more success running in the second half. I was surprised they did not activate Bohanna. He is not great but he stands up to blocks much better than Gallimore who literally gets blown off the LOS. The need depth and impact at DT. If they can keep Hankins great, nut there are some other DTs in free agency too, like Dalvin Tomlinson who is a little younger than Hankins.

Is it Gallup? Or is it Dak? Gallup got deep and Dak missed him by a mile. I think the deep stuff was there all night but the Cowboys preferred the short game. The 49ers front 7 is really good, especially their LBs, but their secondary can be had if you make them cover down the field. Watch the Eagles go deep early and often with great success next week.

I am also on the fence about Pollard. I love him as a RB but I wonder if they can find another guy like him in the middle rounds.

We should not give Shultz a boatload of money. I like our two young TEs. They just needs experience. Ferguson is already better after the catch and so it Hendershot.

Prescott is hopeless. He is regressing every season and I expect him to be even worse next season. Sure he has the occasional good game in him but at this point we all know he cannot stop throwing INTs. I don;t care how hard he tries or how many weapons he has, Dak is not going to fix that part of his game.

LVE has finally come back to what he was in his rookie season. He is hitting the holes and making the plays. He is a difference maker out there. I think they need to re-sign him but he is going to get some good offers I think. Clark has been inconsistent but he has not played regularly. Another offseason and pre-season experience should help him. I also think Jabril Cox needs to be developed as well. I would not re-sign Barr. He played better the last few games but he did not show me enough this season.

They also need to find a kicker. Maher has issues.

 

[Cowboyny]

I don't see them resigning Brown. His injury was late in the season, and thats a tough recovery for a CB. Bland is going to be there #2 next season. What that need to be looking for is someone to play the boundry on sub packages

You would think some sort of veteran is signed, at least for depth purposes.

 

[Aven8]

Can’t decide any of this until we know who is coaching these guys.

 

[darthseinfeld]

You would think some sort of veteran is signed, at least for depth purposes.

Most likely, but Im not expecting much better than Lewis

 

[Dalmations202]

Can’t decide any of this until we know who is coaching these guys.

Who's coaching. Who's resigned vs let go. Combine numbers? Lots of information needed before any real decisions could be made.