- Anthony Davis returns
Cut:
Ahmad Brooks - OLB
Jordan Devey - OG
Jerome Simpson - WR
Resign:
Ian Williams - NT (4 yr / $16M)
Garrett Celek - TE (3 yr / $6.5M)
Phil Dawson – K (1 yr / 3 MM)
Trade:
Bruce Miller + 6th Round Pick to Browns for John Greco
4th + 5th round pick for a late 3rd rounder.
Greco was the #25 ranked guard in what was actually a down year for him last year. He was much better when Cleveland ran a ZBS scheme, and appears to be on the outs as Hue implements his power run game. He's signed for two more years at a reasonable rate, and would be a great get to plug in at RG. We've got so many picks that I'd like to package a couple for another 3rd rounder who can make an impact next year.
Free Agency:
Olivier Vernon - DE/OLB (5 yr / $70M)
Kelechi Osemele - OG (5 yr / $40M)
Sean Smith - CB (4 yr / $32M)
Marvin Jones - WR (4 yr / $28M)
Ronnie Hillman - RB (2 yr / 6M)
Total 2016 Cap Hit – 40 Million
I think pass rusher and interior lineman need to be the priority in Free Agency. Vernon was the 3rd best rated edge defender by PFF outside of Mack and Miller, and I don't think Miami has the cap space to either franchise him or match this offer. Osemele is a top 5 offensive guard. While Baalke is typically hesitant to pay out for an OG, Osemele also has the flexibility to play Tackle which is key considering A Davis still needs to prove himself. Smith is a bit of a luxury, but is the type of Corner both Kelly and Baalke love. Jones gets his chance to get out of AJ Green's shadow and prove he can compete to be a #1 receiver opposite T Smith.
Draft:
Diligent work in FA and the trade market have plugged most of the gaping holes on the roster. Early in the draft, I'd target a 5 technique DE, ILB, and Center. That said, if Goff is available at the top of the draft I think we have to take him. I'd argue he's a top 10 pick in any draft, and if all goes right this will be the last time we pick in the top 10 for a while. Buckner or Jack are also intriguing picks, but the draft is deep with defensive lineman, and I'm hesitant to take an ILB at the top of the draft.
1. J Goff QB
2. V Butler DT/DE
3a. N Martin C
3b. S Wright ILB
4. J Haeg OG/OT
5a. K Listenbee WR
5b. J Bradbury CB
6 A Zettel DE
6 Judon OLB/DE
6 M Morgan K
If Goff is available, I'd start looking at Kaep trades, although I didn't assume we get a good pick in return for him. Wouldn't totally be surprised to see him compete with Goff and Gabbert next year. I think Butler is a stud who would be a great fit on the D line across from Armstead. Martin and Wright are two solid, instinctual players who can compete for starting positions year 1. I think measurables drop Wright down to the 3rd, but he was PFF's 23rd ranked overall player, and could have a Chris Borland type effect as a Rookie. I like Haeg a lot as an athletic Guard in the NFL who can also kick out to Tackle when necessary. He'd start as a backup, but could compete with Martin / Thomas to take over for Greco in a couple years.
Roster:
QB: Colin Kaepernick / Jared Goff / Blaine Gabbert
RB: Carlos Hyde / Ronnie Hillman / Mike Davis / DuJuan Harris
TE: Garret Celek / Vance McDonald / Blake Bell / Busta Anderson
WR: Marvin Jones / Quinton Patton / Eric Rogers
WR: Torrey Smith / Kolby Listenbee
WR (Slot): DreAndre Smelter / Bruce Ellington
LT: Joe Staley / Haeg
LG: Kelechi Osemele / Marcus Martin / Brandon Thomas
C: Daniel Kilgore / Nick Martin
RG: John Greco / Andrew Tiller
RT: Anthony Davis / Trent Brown
DE: Arik Armstead / Anthony Zettel
DT: Ian Williams / G Dorsey
DE: Vernon Butler / Quinton Dial
OLB: Aaron Lynch / Eli Harold
ILB: Navarro Bowman / Shayne Skov
ILB: Scooby Wright III / Gerald Hodges
OLB: Olivier Vernon / Tank Carradine / Judon
FS: Eric Reid / Jimmie Ward
SS: Jaquiski Tartt / Antoine Bethea / Lj McCray
CB: Sean Smith / Dontae Johnson / J Bradbury
CB: Tremaine Brock / Kenneth Acker / Marcus Cromartie
CB (Slot): Jimmie Ward
K: Phil Dawson
LS: Kyle Nelson
P: Bradley Pinion
All in all, we'd be looking at a remade offensive line to help protect the investment in Goff. Jones, Smith, and Smelter would be a solid trio of receivers in Kelly's offense, which should see a significant boost due to scheme. Defensively, we infuse major talent into some key positions, and should see the unit continue to grow.
[ Edited by Bimbo_Coles on Feb 18, 2016 at 2:56 PM ]