Off-Season Questions and Thoughts

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1) Tyler Lockett is expected to be cut. Consider signing a veteran WR that can stretch the field like Marquez Valdez-Scantling that will be cheap. If you want to splash then go after guys like Elijah Moore, Dyami Brown, Tutu Atwell. There are some real deep threats that are legit WR prospects like Kyle Williams from WSU, Jalen Royals from Utah State, and Dont'e Thornton Jr. from Tennessee.

2) Will they keep Noah Fant? If they let him go then Juwan Jennings is a natural replacement. He already played under Kubiak. Get another blocking monster later in the draft. Guys like Jackson Hawes from Georgia Tech and Stevo Klotz from Cincinnati can line up In-line, H-back, or FB. Luke Lachey is expected to drop because of injuries.

3) Everyone and their mothers and grandmothers see the team needs a legit center and how important it is to the Kubiak type offense. Consider Drew Dalman, Bradley Bozeman, or Ryan Kelly. Get a veteran center. There aren't centers in this draft that will be able to step in and carry the Oline like how Kubiak wants. This should be the big F.A splash.

4) Make another veteran signing with Guard. Lucas Patrick did well with the Saints last season under Kubiak. Consider him as a draft hedge so you can actually take BPA. Ben Bartch played well after becoming a full time starter with the 49ers. You can also be creative with guys by giving them a pillow contract like the Eagles did with Becton. i.e Jedrick Willis and convert him to LG. Consider guys coming off of injury like Tevin Jenkins, James Daniels, Will Fries. You can still draft a Guard high like Tyler Booker, Donovan Jackson, or Kelvin Banks Jr. You can opt for a guard on day 2/day 3 with Grey Zabel, Dylan Fairchild, Clay Webb, Jackson Slater. You might want to even swing late with a smaller school dude in Marcus Wehr.

5) Re-sign Ernest Jones. That's a no-brainer. He's young and he can grow with the defense. Also draft for depth in the late rounds like Jack Kiser (MIKE) and Cody Simon (WILL).

6) Consider re-signing Jarran Reed because he was still productive. If not then consider some guys in the draft. Jamaree Caldwell is one of the most underrated DTs in this draft. He's also a NT that can rush the passer. If you prefer a veteran NT then consider our old friend in Poona Ford, Greg Gaines, or Teair Tart. Ty Robinson is a great 2nd or 3rd round option with a high motor. Jordan Phillips in the middle rounds is a great name. Thor Griffith has been one of the most productive DTs in the country during his time in college. He isn't invited to the Combine but he is going to test through the roof.

7) Dre'Mont is probably going to be cut. Are they keeping Robertson-Harris as the big edge? Or are they going through the draft with guys like Darius Alexander, Landon Jackson, Jarred Ivey in the 2nd or 3rd rounds.

8) Josh Jobe was decent in coverage but can the team upgrade at CB because Witherspoon spends so much time inside? You have guys like Donte Jackson, Asante Samuel. Someone like Jacob Parish on day 3 makes a lot of sense. He's a scrappy inside/outside CB that reminds me of DJ Reed.

9) Who from the 2022 draft class is the team going to extend this off-season. Consider extending Cross to save some money but you can also extend next off-season if you pick up his 5th year option. Abe Lucas is a question mark because of injuries. Riq Woolen is a question mark because of his on-field play. Ken Walker is a mixture of both. I actually think they will try to extend Boye Mafe and Coby Bryant first this off-season. These are B-tier level players and I think the team wants to wrap them up longer term and not break the bank with them.

10) I expect D.K and Geno to be extended this off-season.
 
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5) Re-sign Ernest Jones. That's a no-brainer. He's young and he can grow with the defense. Also draft for depth in the late rounds like Jack Kiser (MIKE) and Cody Simon (WILL).
I think people are going to be surprised at how expensive he's going to be. Not a complete no-brainer to give him the top 5 LB money he's going to want.
 

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