jackflash50
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A lot of questions this off season.
QB: no need to discuss.
RB: Will Lynch resign & quite possibly lower his cap hit by doing so? If not he is under contract and with Turbin & Michael behind him there is great depth at this position.
FB: I like the versatility they have at this spot. Tukuafu also fills in on d-line when needed and Coleman will be back healthy I hope.
Tight End: Zach Miller, can't resign him at his price tag. Luke shows glimpses but is not a #1 TE. With Thomas, Gresham, and Cameron all free agents I would much rather pick up a known player than take a chance drafting a TE. Obviously Thomas would be my #1 pick. Cameron would be however concussion concerns and I feel Gresham's better years are still to come.
WR: This is the big question. Dont' get me wrong. I love what Baldwin & Kearse have done. They battle, block and seem to come up with big plays when needed. Love the attitude Baldwin has but love him much more as a #2/#3 receiver than a #1. Lockette is great on special teams but not an every down receiver and Matthews is a big ?. I worry about Richardson's 2nd knee surgery. Not good for a player who depends on his speed and quickness. I would love to see them move up in the draft and target a possible solid #1 receiver. Free agent class has Dez & Demaryius however doubt they can afford either of them and I don't see Dallas parting with Dez. Maclin would be a tier below but still doubt his cap # would be friendly. Nate Washington from TN would be another option in free agency. I feel the draft is the best way to go about this. Bring a young possible #1 in to work with Kearse & Baldwin & hope Matthews was not a 1 game wonder.
O-Line: Like the Tackels and depth there. would like to see guard upgraded and them resign Carpenter. I thought he played much better this season. We do need guard depth however. If carp leaves would love to see them sign Iupati away from SF. He's nasty!!! With the possibility of a lot of mid round picks can pick up guard depth there as well.
Defense:
DL: You would hope Mebane and Hill will be back healthy. I hope Kevin Williams gives it 1 more year. Hoping Jessie Williams can stay healthy & let us see what he is capable of. Tony McDaniel is a big cap hit. Will he restructure or go else where? Maybe pick up a few projects in the draft but if healthy this unit is strong. Injuries really hurt last season. Also remember Bennett moves inside in passing downs.
DE: Avrill & Bennett are under contract. Marsh will be back after his injury to provide situational depth. This in my opinion needs to be the position that needs to be addressed. Need better depth at the DE position.
LB: Pretty set here with a mix of players however have to figure they will lose Malcolm Smith & Scofield in free agency. I like the young back ups so maybe a veteran & a draft pick for depth.
DB's: Obviously the 3 main members of the LOB are back and hopefully healthy after off season surgeries. Have to figure Max is gone. Hate to see him go but can't afford him. They lost Thurmond & BB last year & now Max. I am not sold on Simon but do feel Lane could step in and at least get the job done. Thurmond is a free agent again and I would love to see him come back. Have to pick up depth at this position in the draft.
Just my 2 cents.
QB: no need to discuss.
RB: Will Lynch resign & quite possibly lower his cap hit by doing so? If not he is under contract and with Turbin & Michael behind him there is great depth at this position.
FB: I like the versatility they have at this spot. Tukuafu also fills in on d-line when needed and Coleman will be back healthy I hope.
Tight End: Zach Miller, can't resign him at his price tag. Luke shows glimpses but is not a #1 TE. With Thomas, Gresham, and Cameron all free agents I would much rather pick up a known player than take a chance drafting a TE. Obviously Thomas would be my #1 pick. Cameron would be however concussion concerns and I feel Gresham's better years are still to come.
WR: This is the big question. Dont' get me wrong. I love what Baldwin & Kearse have done. They battle, block and seem to come up with big plays when needed. Love the attitude Baldwin has but love him much more as a #2/#3 receiver than a #1. Lockette is great on special teams but not an every down receiver and Matthews is a big ?. I worry about Richardson's 2nd knee surgery. Not good for a player who depends on his speed and quickness. I would love to see them move up in the draft and target a possible solid #1 receiver. Free agent class has Dez & Demaryius however doubt they can afford either of them and I don't see Dallas parting with Dez. Maclin would be a tier below but still doubt his cap # would be friendly. Nate Washington from TN would be another option in free agency. I feel the draft is the best way to go about this. Bring a young possible #1 in to work with Kearse & Baldwin & hope Matthews was not a 1 game wonder.
O-Line: Like the Tackels and depth there. would like to see guard upgraded and them resign Carpenter. I thought he played much better this season. We do need guard depth however. If carp leaves would love to see them sign Iupati away from SF. He's nasty!!! With the possibility of a lot of mid round picks can pick up guard depth there as well.
Defense:
DL: You would hope Mebane and Hill will be back healthy. I hope Kevin Williams gives it 1 more year. Hoping Jessie Williams can stay healthy & let us see what he is capable of. Tony McDaniel is a big cap hit. Will he restructure or go else where? Maybe pick up a few projects in the draft but if healthy this unit is strong. Injuries really hurt last season. Also remember Bennett moves inside in passing downs.
DE: Avrill & Bennett are under contract. Marsh will be back after his injury to provide situational depth. This in my opinion needs to be the position that needs to be addressed. Need better depth at the DE position.
LB: Pretty set here with a mix of players however have to figure they will lose Malcolm Smith & Scofield in free agency. I like the young back ups so maybe a veteran & a draft pick for depth.
DB's: Obviously the 3 main members of the LOB are back and hopefully healthy after off season surgeries. Have to figure Max is gone. Hate to see him go but can't afford him. They lost Thurmond & BB last year & now Max. I am not sold on Simon but do feel Lane could step in and at least get the job done. Thurmond is a free agent again and I would love to see him come back. Have to pick up depth at this position in the draft.
Just my 2 cents.