My Free Agency Wish List and Ideal Depth Chart
No I didn't get all crazy with just superstars that are super expensive. We still have a lot of work to do with Salary Cap and restructures and cuts, but here we go I have broken down who I want us to look at and consider.
I will start with Offensive Line because this will make or break Palmer and what running game we will have.
OC- $High-Chis Myers- As much as I want Wiz2 to move to center the left side was nice and Myers would know the scheme from his coaches to call protections with WIZ helping in shotgun formations like I'm seeing I lot of teams do.
OG- $Cheap-Stephon Heyer- Resign for cheap proved to be good depth at the gaurd position when injuries occured.
RT- $Mid-Jared Gaither- San Diego might retain him, but worth another look to compete with Barksdale or Campbell. not really sure what we have there with those two being fresh meat.
Draft- We still draft at least one lineman I think a Gaurd.
QB- Campbell will probably be a little high but just not sure who to be our number 3. Henne or Whitehurst?
RB-$Mid-High- I think Bush will return, but if not we will need a power back which is limited: Hillis, Tolbert are only Powerbacks
FB-$Mid- High- REECE is a must and use him this year
WR- $Dirt Cheap-Let Chaz return and Housh should too our youngins need a vet mentor unless they steal a WR late Ryan Broyles he would have time to heal before asked to make plays but he should be good to go.
Expensive: Myers, Powerback
Defense the Big Needs
This is a little tough if looking at it from a Hybrid 3-4/4-3
I'll start with the Back End we will either darft a safety or CB (hoping Cliff Harris as we need a punter returner)
S- $High-Tyvon Branch must come back
S-$High- Landry the Luxury Pickup
FS- $Cheap- Giordano insurance policy (Eugene might be able to work this if his contract is downgraded in a major way)
Depends on Chris Johnson' Contract as well
CB-$High- Brandon Carr if not Cortland Finnegan- The dream pickup in my opinion
CB- $Mid- Tracy Porter- I have a feeling this will really happen
This is where it gets tricky with a Hybrid Scheme we need a versitile front 7
DL either way we need a NT to replace Henderson (especially if his contract isn't reduce to 1mil or less) Could be done in draft
NT- $High- Paul Sollai MIA would be excellent not sure how much cash we would have for him
DT/NT- $Low-Mid- Broderick Bunkley DEN- Would know the coach and scheme
DT- $Mid- Kelly Gregg or Cory Redding- BAL
Line Backer/ DE Hybrids
To go with Wimbley-
LB/DE- $Low- Groves could be put in a goof position here especially with some coaching and scheme changes and his ST play if we dont draft a better (LB Kendricks Please)
I would like Maybin and Hawthrone or Jackson to compete with Ro and Geothel
LB- $Mid- Hawthorn SEA
LB- $low-Mid- Aaron Maybin
LB- $Mid- High- D'Qwell Jackson
Ideal Depth
QB:Palmer/ Pryor/ Henne or Whitehurst (Campbell over either if he wants to return as backup)
RB: DMC/ Hillis or Bush/ Jones/ Cartwright or UDFA or FA
FB: Reece/ Gordon
LT: Veldheer/ Gaither
LG: Wiz/ Heyer/
C: Myers/ Wiz
RG: Campell/ Barksdale
RT: Gaither/ Barksdale
(Draft OT compete with Barks if no Gaither or OG if no Myers and Wiz to C)
WR1- DHB/ Murphy
WR2- Moore/ Chaz
Slot: Ford/ Housh or Broyle
TE: Boss/Ausberry/Myers
CB1: Carr/ Johnson
CB2: Porter/ DVD
Nickel; Chekwa/ Harris (Draft)
FS: Huff/ Eugen or Gio/ (Draft)
SS: Branch/ Mitchell
4-3
MLB: McClain/ Geothel/ Hawthorne because Jackson might cost too much (one doesn't Make it)
WOLB: Curry/ Kendricks
SLB: Wimbley/ Maybin
DT: Seymour/ Kelly/ Bryant (NT Draft)
DE: Houston/ Shaugnessy/ Wimbley/ Draft or Groves
3-4
ILB: McClain/ Hawthorne or Geothel/ (Draft Kendricks)
OLB: Maybin/ Wimbley/ Curry
DE: Seymour/ Kelly/ Shaugnesy/ Bryant
NT: Sollai/ Houston/ Draft Pick
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We will have at least 4 and Draft picks I mention are just possible areas we could draft
with persons Would like to see
And I don't see us doing much trading.
Everyone with trade value carries some serious money with them that teams may not want to carry.
Why does a crybaby/drama queen like Hillis still rate a look?
He had team damaging issues and injuries last season. Zero production. He isnt worth a mention.
Housh will be gone. Schillens & Murphy barely make one receiver together what with unfortunate fact of being constructed out of glass. Moore, DHB and Ford, plus FA, trades, and draft to fill in.
Dont see Charlie Whitehurst as a fit with new OC. He’s like an arena guy who made the NFL. Have to do better than Henne.
Do you think Pryor will be #2?
The cowards never started, the weak died along the way....
by BlackHeartSilverEyes on Feb 12, 2012 11:01 AM PST reply actions
Any way you look at it we are going to be in need of a power back
unless we get Bush back or think lanyae Miller or Rashawn Jackson can be a powerback. Only choices availble are Tolbert who has some fumble issues, Hillis (could play with a mean streak to prove critism wrong) or Draft.
OR switch Reece to Bush's Role- Cheapest Route
and let Tonga, Gordon and Rashawn Jackson, battle out for FB
Give Manase a shot...he was under utilized under Jackson
Hillis is a fucking baggage laden headcase.
The cowards never started, the weak died along the way....
by BlackHeartSilverEyes on Feb 12, 2012 1:23 PM PST up reply actions
Tonga is a frightening option LOL
He has suspect hands and his ball security is questionable IMO
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Maybe a full camp working with RB coach will figure that mystery out....eh?
The cowards never started, the weak died along the way....
by BlackHeartSilverEyes on Feb 12, 2012 2:09 PM PST up reply actions
Who said give Tonga the ball?
Let him be a road grader. I would love to see some single back sets with Reece and 4 wide. Talk about giving a DC an ulcer!
he needs to do something besides
Being a deactivated cheerleader
by Mr.Monette on Feb 13, 2012 11:12 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Ive been saying this for a while now
if hes not gonna develop into a starting quality G or T, keep him as a backup and use him as a goaline/short yardage blocking FB.
by RyanTheRaider on Feb 18, 2012 9:29 AM PST up reply actions
Totally agree
Use that beast’s physicality. Just crush the dude in front of you Bruce…
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He said he loves to hit people
great opportunity to hit people playing some FB, I dont think any LB would like to be in the way of a 315lb FB that runs a 4.69 40.
by RyanTheRaider on Feb 18, 2012 12:38 PM PST up reply actions
You would also think he could pick up a blitz or two as a protector
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Reece needs to be moved to TE so he can have more touches
That’s were Reece could continue to exploit his skill set against most defenders.
This would also make Boss more expendable although I really like Boss Hue just didn’t use the TE spot very well…
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Reece needs to stay where he is
Thats his value. Hes a matchup NIGHTMARE at fullback. I think he could ALSO take the “big back” role but moving him to TE just devalues him.
I can’t comprehend why he didn’t get 8-10 touches per game. Big headed stupidity by Hue.
Tonga is not a legit NFL player.
by lchristmas on Feb 12, 2012 5:48 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Raiders must resign Reece
should he however get a bigger contract somewhere else (I cold see New England as belichek & Brady would love having him catching 4-7 passes out of the backfield per game);
I think Gordon will be the Raiders starting FB, he proved to be a solid lead blocker.
Hillis should not be welcome here period to big of a head case....
The powerback I would love to see here is Toby Gerhart! Just not sure Minnesota would part with him with AP coming off of surgery.
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Switch to a 3-4 Defense
Find a way to get Cortland Finnegan AND Tracy Porter.
we’re cheap, like to drink and are pissed off.
WHO WANTS A FREE SHARPIE?? -- Blake Griffin
Aaron Maybin was cut the year before last as a 1st rounder who never made it as a 3-4 OLB.
I would love to have Paul Solai and would be shocked if we could end up with Brandon Carr as he is probably the most underrated CB in the AFC West and it would so kill Romeo Crennel’s plans for his Chiefs’ defensive scheme. Solai, Porter, or Finnegan all seem very realistic especially with the way Reggie McKenzie is making short order and cutting all the check-cashers and divas. Also with only 3 draft picks its looking like we will be going with free agency ala Ron Wolf early in his career working with Holmgren. They went after Sean Jones and Reggie White and the rest is history.
Trust No One
Studies show stress can kill you, but don't worry about it.
"Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There's plenty of movement, but you never know if it's going to be forward, backwards, or sideways."
— H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Maybin also game back last year with the jets
And recorded 6 sacks he could be another that just needed a change of scenery and coaching like Curry. Not to mention he is only 23.
by Mr.Monette on Feb 12, 2012 4:29 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Draft picks
Like the idea of a late round draft pick up of Cliff Harris. If we miss him Omar Bolden should still be available.
Guys Curry should be the 2nd MLB in a 3-4
Everyone thinks he’s some great pass rusher but I haven’t seen anything to prove it. He’s good at stopping the run and laying wood in the flats. Keep him in the middle and then he can still pass rush a little too.
he's the best LB we have -wherever
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 14, 2012 8:28 PM PST up reply actions
he sucks against the pass though.
I’d rather have him in a rotation.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
Trevor Scott
where do you see him , he is still under contract I believe. U gotta love his high motor
I got more cars than most of you got friends , I got a BIG house on the BIG side of town, and I live life pretty much the way i want too. Wooo!!!- Ric Flair 1987
Trevor is a Free Agent this year along with Jarvis Moss
If one of them could be a pass rusher as a 3-4 OLB then there is room for them, but I don’t know if one of them can. I know moss failed in Denver with that roll but is a decent 4-3 DE. As for Trevor I didn’t really see him this year after the injury so I can’t tell.
I do like the idea of going after Cliff Harris in the draft
His value is down since he got booted from the Ducks for being immature and making stupid decisions and has some obvious character flaws that would need some evaluation but as far as skill goes, he’s legit. He fits the Al Davis mold that’s for sure as he’s likely to be one of the fastest guys in the draft but he’s pretty light at around 170lbs.
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
His forty timed dropped considerably this last year I would have to question his work ethic and his maturity...
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He's definitely a gamble
He’s got some serious maturity issues but he was considered a possible first rounder before the season started. With limited picks this draft and a weak secondary…we will need to take some chances.
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
by Buster Bluth on Feb 13, 2012 8:56 AM PST up reply actions
He may be a UDFA possibility did he get an invite to the combine?
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He got an invite last Tim I checked
Should come with a slight chip if he has matured.
by Mr.Monette on Feb 13, 2012 11:13 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Don't count on it he just acts so damn entitled...
Watch the video of him being pulled over by the Oregon State Cop!
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I see Tatupu is trying to get back into playing
I know we looked at him before or early in the season last year but this guy could be a decent rotational guy and possibly give us some nice LB depth if he knee checks out. The Saints are taking a look at him.
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
Bring him in as a camp body and see what he has left
League min!
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It could be
Solai/ Carr/ Porter/ Finnegan could cost but could be worked where contracts are not front loaded. Everyone else would be relatively inexpensive
by Mr.Monette on Feb 16, 2012 3:23 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions
do you guys think the chiefs will franchise bowe or carr?
they brought in routt for a workout so i dont know if they will tag carr.
I'm thinking they are trying to get Routt at half or a lot less than Carr
It makes since Routt is good just think he was trying a little too hard to live up to the Nnamdi rep and it bit him in the ass. But the chiefs would get a good corner in Routt and it won’t hurt them as much because he would be number two under Flowers. This also should help us sign him though hopefully we won’t have to pay as much as we did for Routt.
They are going to have to tag bowe
If they don’t they are stupid because they have no one after bowe and Moaki they don’t know how he plays after the Injury



































