If you had $10mm

Assuming we have around $10.5mm in cap space, how would you split it between DT/DE/LB and who would you target?

$3.5mm to DE/DT Israel Idonije (2yr/$7m)
$3.0mm to DT Alan Branch (3yr/$9mm)
$3.5mm to LB Connor Barwin or Brad Jones (4yr/$14mm)

Sign Branch, draft pass rushers.

Pass rusher are always more expensive than solid run stopping DT's.

People that are interested in signing Seymour:

Jason Cole ‏@JasonColeYahoo
Btw, in a shocking development, DL Richard Seymour prob only going to play if he gets paid a lot.

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If I had $10mm you know what I'd do...? Two chicks at the same time buddy...

CANHawk":2zurm79n said:

If I had $10mm you know what I'd do...? Two chicks at the same time buddy...

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This man is smarter than all of you.

Israel Idonije is going into his age 34 season and made just $2.5m last year. He had 7.5 sacks. By comparison, John Abraham got paid $4.4m and was said to be seeking double that amount this year. He had 10 sacks last year. I see Israel as the bargain.

12th_Bob":24a99xxy said:

Sign Branch, draft pass rushers.

Pass rusher are always more expensive than solid run stopping DT's.

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Its typically assumed to be 2-3 years before Defensive lineman adjust to the NFL and play at their full potential. It's fairly unlikely that a rookie D-lineman can come in and make much of an impact this year, especially considering we don't have a 1st round pick...

DJrmb":1hu72ycp said:

12th_Bob":1hu72ycp said:

Sign Branch, draft pass rushers.

Pass rusher are always more expensive than solid run stopping DT's.

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Its typically assumed to be 2-3 years before Defensive lineman adjust to the NFL and play at their full potential. It's fairly unlikely that a rookie D-lineman can come in and make much of an impact this year, especially considering we don't have a 1st round pick...

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Does that mean that you expect our 1st pick from last year to improve his skills this year, and if so, do you think we may already have the answer to the question on our roster?

Throwdown":3004506f said:

CANHawk":3004506f said:

If I had $10mm you know what I'd do...? Two chicks at the same time buddy...

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If we had $10 million we certainly wouldn't be hanging around with you assholes!

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LOL, sure you would Les, you like all of us.

The Radish":27cpyayo said:

Throwdown":27cpyayo said:

CANHawk":27cpyayo said:

If I had $10mm you know what I'd do...? Two chicks at the same time buddy...

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If we had $10 million we certainly wouldn't be hanging around with you assholes!

:lol:

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You love us, admit it.

jammerhawk":27bge55f said:

LOL, sure you would Les, you like all of us.

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Sadly my cross to bear. It also breaks my heart that you see through my bravado so easily. hahahahahaha

And if you believe that I want to talk to you about some lake property I have for sale in the Navaho Indian Reservation.

If I had 10 mil, I'd buy me and 15 of my closest .net pals charter season tickets, so send me your lottery tickets :mrgreen:

Could Connor Barwin do the LEO thing? I was under the impression that he was really good, but I guess I didn't pay much attention to him last year, because I was very surprised by his stats. What happened to him?

kidhawk":1tlw0hdu said:

DJrmb":1tlw0hdu said:

12th_Bob":1tlw0hdu said:

Sign Branch, draft pass rushers.

Pass rusher are always more expensive than solid run stopping DT's.

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Its typically assumed to be 2-3 years before Defensive lineman adjust to the NFL and play at their full potential. It's fairly unlikely that a rookie D-lineman can come in and make much of an impact this year, especially considering we don't have a 1st round pick...

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Does that mean that you expect our 1st pick from last year to improve his skills this year, and if so, do you think we may already have the answer to the question on our roster?

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Yes kind of. I fully believe Pete Carroll when he says that Irvin is the perfect mold for his Leo position and will be the successor to Clemons. I don't know if he is completely ready to take over that role full time this year though. And even if he is then we need someone to play the other DE position on passing downs.

Rat":27fcqngs said:

Could Connor Barwin do the LEO thing? I was under the impression that he was really good, but I guess I didn't pay much attention to him last year, because I was very surprised by his stats. What happened to him?

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Could Connor Barwin do the LEO thing?

Yeah, he is scheme-versatile and can play DE/LEO.

This is another reason why I like him.

He did fall off last year.. he went from 11 sacks to just 3. I don't think it has to do with ability because the guy can run a 4.40 40 yard dash and has a 40inch vertical. He's very athletic.

Yes kind of. I fully believe Pete Carroll when he says that Irvin is the perfect mold for his Leo position and will be the successor to Clemons. I don't know if he is completely ready to take over that role full time this year though. And even if he is then we need someone to play the other DE position on passing downs.

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All the more reason why we shouldn't break the bank on Abraham or Seymour. All we need is a capable rental for cheap.

SDHawk":10gavvl2 said:

Yes kind of. I fully believe Pete Carroll when he says that Irvin is the perfect mold for his Leo position and will be the successor to Clemons. I don't know if he is completely ready to take over that role full time this year though. And even if he is then we need someone to play the other DE position on passing downs.

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All the more reason why we shouldn't break the bank on Abraham or Seymour. All we need is a capable rental for cheap.

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Break the bank?

Both those guys are expected to sign veteran minimum deals (or close to it) just to play 1 or 2 more years and compete for a championship. They are exactly what we're looking for...

Throwdown":3rv65eri said:

CANHawk":3rv65eri said:

If I had $10mm you know what I'd do...? Two chicks at the same time buddy...

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This man is smarter than all of you.

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I got in late, but I was going to say something to the effect of "Sign nobody, go on vacation".

DJrmb":cipkgy16 said:

SDHawk":cipkgy16 said:

Yes kind of. I fully believe Pete Carroll when he says that Irvin is the perfect mold for his Leo position and will be the successor to Clemons. I don't know if he is completely ready to take over that role full time this year though. And even if he is then we need someone to play the other DE position on passing downs.

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All the more reason why we shouldn't break the bank on Abraham or Seymour. All we need is a capable rental for cheap.

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Break the bank?

Both those guys are expected to sign veteran minimum deals (or close to it) just to play 1 or 2 more years and compete for a championship. They are exactly what we're looking for...

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DJ, I suggest you actually read FA news before commenting. Seymour is looking for lots of money, Abraham is looking for $8-$12m per season.