Since the combined a lot has happened Kap wants out and Davis is going to join the team both are HUGE deals.
Cap space currently on over the cap is $55.5 million:
FA adds:
Olivier VernonDE/OLB - Won't turn 26 until October. 25.5 sacks over last 3 seasons. He's are big signing, gonna command $13 million a year which is fine for a young pass rushing stud. IF we want good players were gonna have to pay for it and the cap keeps going up $15 or so million a year. I'm saying somewhere around 5 years $60-$65 million.
Jerrell Freeman ILB- He graded out as the 4th overall ILB last year on a not so good Colts defense. He's 29 so Freeman won't command big money on a 3 year deal similar to Bethea. 3 years $20 million.
Geoff Schwartz- He wants to play here and is from the area and has been under our OL coaches wing while in NY...it makes sense and when he's healthy he's a solid player...won't have to invest a ton of cash either. 3 years $8 million...FYI I'd love to get Brooks or Osemele just don't know if Baalke will drop that much coin on a OG.
Patrick Robinson CB- He's been sort of a bust while in NO but quietly had a solid year in SD. I could see a deal similar to what Brock got maybe less years because of his age and lack of production/injury. 3 year $10 million.
Cuts:
Brooks
Pears
Nick Bellore
Jerome Simpson
Resign:
Williams-top priority signing
Celek- Solid blocking TE would made some real strides in the passing game this year...if he can stay healthy I like him Vance,Bell,Busta.
FYI I could live with a Boldin resign but he might want more and be on a team looking for a SB...not happening here for now
Trade:
Not projecting draft day trades (even though we know there will be), but Kap wants out and while I'd like to see what he can do with Chip ultimately we will part ways...most people think he's not worth a bag of chips but judging on the cash that Bradford and Cousins are and will be getting we can see how important the QB position is.
We trade Kap to the Rams (yes I know division rivals whatever my mock
) LA wants a big name and already have a stud D and running game to put around him...they have 2 2nds and give up one and a conditional pick in 2017 based on play.Draft:
1st: Jared Goff QB Cal-After seeing the combine and Wentz rocketing up the board Cleveland grabs the bigger and stronger of the two...Dallas is the big ?? I think they go Bosa or Ramsey BUT if they do go Goff Bucker is my backup.
Goff is the perfect fit for Chip! Great feet,quick release, and is football smart...Rascal is the first person to order his Goff jersey
SF get's their man and Goff is just as happy!2nd- Vernon Butler DT Louisiania Tech -He can play all over the DL he's so quick for his size and reminds me of Wilk I have no problem lining him up at RDE...he has a nasty to him and Baalke/Chip love big.
2nd(rams)-Josh Doctson WR TCU- Chip has a gold star next to this kid's name! He's big and has great ball skills...I was very impressed with his combine, but I bet Chip/Baalke were even more.
3rd-Christian Westerman OG AS- He had a great combine and I think would fit in perfect in Chip's system. He battles with Tiller and Schwartz for the two open spots.
4th-Pail Perkins RB UCLA - Pro Football Focus charted UCLA RB Paul Perkins as the NCAA's most elusive running back. he might be gone at this point but he doesn't really have the size to be a 3-down back but a very good COP RB in the league...I wouldn't be surprised if SF goes after Doug martin in FA but for now this is the pick!
4th (comp) Jaylon Smith OLB ND- Baalke does a Baalke and drafts a injured player with a comp pick. At this point in the draft I'm fine with taking a chance on a top 10 player when healthy. We brought in Freeman to be the starter for at least a year and Smith won't be playing anyway...if he can get back to form this would be the steal of the draft.
5th (Chargers) Hassan Ridgeway DT Texas- Had a great sophomore year but was hurt this season...he has conditioning issues but Chip will put an end to that
IMO we need to come out of this draft with at least two players on the DL.5th Dadi Nicolas OLB VT- Has long ass arms and huge hands...has a 40+ vert so you know there's some explosion there. He needs to pack on the Lbs, but can be used as a 3rd down pass rusher...can never have enough of those.
5th (comp)-TYLER JOHNSTONE, OT - Same as my last mock..Here's our ACL man, he played this season but has been injured in the past. Adds depth to the tackle position an chip get's a duck.
6th Blake Martinez ILB Stanford- He has some skills, solid 3 cone and put up 22 reps...I actually think he will go higher then this but CBS sports has him in the 6th.
6th Daryl Worley CB WV- He has the size you like 33 1/2 inch arms and huge hands...he's a safety but has tight hips and at the very least solid ST.
6th-Issac Seumalo OG Oregon St- adds more depth to the line he had a foot issue and might be "injured" this season because of it. He can get to the second level which is important in chip's offense.
6th-Mike Thoma WR Southern Mississippi- I don't think he drops this far but I'm just going off of CBS rankings...big bodied WR.
Okay we know there will be wheeling and dealing on draft day so I don't expect us to have 12 plus players being draft...what are your thoughts????
if you add in westerman and the fact that Davis is coming back I think it's a huge improvement overall.
