Main Player Cuts
- Brandon Carr - June 1st cut
- Terrell McClain
Resigned players
- Greg Hardy DE
- Mackenzy Bernadeau OL
- Morris Claiborne CB
- Rolando McClain ILB
- James Hanna TE
- Jack Crawford DL
- Ronald Leary OG- 2nd round tender
Free Agent Signings
Casey Hayward CB- A very good slot corner who can play on the outside if needed too. instant upgrade to our secondary.
Brandon Mebane DT- Still one of the better run stuffing tackles in the NFL. Has already said he doesn't know how much longer he wants to play. would give him a 2 year deal. Instant upgrade over Hayden.
Justin Durant LB- When healthy he is a solid starting material linebacker. Can play all 3 linebacker roles and becomes our starting SAM LB.
Joique Bell RB- This one is going to confuse and probably piss some ppl off. Just screams a good value bargain bin signing that we are used to seeing. A power back who can be used on short yardage situations. McFadden is our starter next year. Get used to it ppl.
(Using CBS, NFL.com ,Walterfootball, and Drafttek to get the general draft rankings)
1ST.) Jalen Ramsey CB/S, FSU- After hearing Jerrys interviews, it seems we really have no interest in a 1st round QB. I would have gone Goff here but Ramsey seems like the pick. No off field issues and is a top notch athlete.
2ND.) Robert Nkemdiche DT, Ole Miss- We all know its going to happen if he is available. Even if Stephen is more level headed then this father, he still thinks the same way when it comes to gambling on high reward players with baggage.
3RD.) Bronson Kaufusi DE, BYU- Cowboys already has had an interview with him so the interest is their.
4TH.) Demarcus Robinson WR, Florida- Like with Nkemdiche, if he is sitting here at our 4th then he is the pick. He is a late 1st round talent that will scare teams due to his off field issues and showed he still needs to mature with how he acted during his Combine interviews
4TH Comp) Josh Ferguson RB, Illinois- A Scatback with huge play making ability. I suggest watching some of his tape and highlights. He can make cuts on a dime & string multiple moves together. Dangerous as a receiver as well in the back field. can even line up in the slot with is route running ability and natural hands.
6TH.) Jacoby Brissett QB, N.C. State- Seems like the QB we would take. a late round developmental QB who has some of the traits you just cant teach in not afraid to throw deep, willing to step up in the pocket, and looks to make a play on the move instead of just trying to scramble for yards as soon as the pocket collapses.
6TH Comp) Drew Kaser P, Texas A&M- To me he is the only draftable punter in this draft. let him compete with Chris Jones in training camp who was the of the worst punters in the league this past season ranked 25th. Some will say im not drafting a punter. Well which late round pet cat depth player that will most likely not make the final cut would u rather draft? Drew Kaser actually has the chance to be an upgrade at position for us.
6TH Comp) Lloyd Carrington CB, Arizona State- Aggressive Zone corner who is solid in run support.
6TH Comp) Jaylon Smith ILB, Notre Dame- My favorite player in this draft. So depressing to hear he may have nerve damage. But even if their is a small chance he may be able to play again one day at 80 or even 70% of what he once was, then draft him.
UDFA
Quayvon Hicks FB, Georgia- A big and strong old school fullback. Will gladly clear the way between the tackles for our running back. Best runner in this years fullback class. Short yardage option. Played TE as well in college so he can be another receiving option in the backfield.
