Fire Trent Baalke & John O'Neill
Promote Gamble (this is what I expect-not what I want)
Hire Mike Pettine for DC
Free Agent Acquisitions
Kendall Wright WR
Alshon Jeffery WR
Martellus Bennett TE
Sylvester Williams NT
Brian Hoyer QB
Resign
Thaddeus Lewis QB
Phil Dawson K
Ian Williams DT
Jeremy Kerley WR
Ray-Ray Armstrong OLB
DuJuan Harris RB
Release/Not Resign
Gabbert
Kap
Ponder
MM
Patton
Ellington
Streater
K Martin
Vance
Draughn
Purcell
Harold
Wilhoite
Bellore
TJE
Dorsey
Hodges
Bethea
Trade
Tramaine Brock
1.
DeShone Kizer
QB Notre Dame
What will be the hottest point of discussion until the draft...which QB will be drafting this year? Right now, my gut still says Kizer is the best option for us. He's scheme versatile so we aren't getting locked into a specific skill set that only fits Kelly. I expect Cle to jump at Garrett and go QB with their 2nd first rounder (and possibly using another pick to move up if need be). ND has a terrible team and Kizer's numbers are reflecting that this year. He's better than he's looked the last two weeks and Fullers highlight tape last year proves that. If he's there, he's the pick!
2.
Jarrad Davis
OLB Florida
Davis is a rangy hard hitting OLB that we will move to ILB. He can cover, blitz, take on lineman, and hit with authority. With Bow possibly starting out on the PUP and Ray Ray not under contract (assume he's resigned) we need a major upgrade in the middle. He's not a name being mentioned around here yet, but he should be a standout at the Senior Bowl in a few months.
3.
Carlos Watkins
DT Clemson
We passed on a Clemson DT/NT last year, wont make the same mistake twice. We need a young run stuffing monster in the middle and Watkins can be that guy. With Ian's injury history we need insurance for the future and somebody to groom behind Williams. I would like to see him add around 15lbs of good weight to help anchor against bigger OL, but his talent will get him on the field year one.
4.
Ryan Switzer
WR North Carolina
Mr. Swiss Army Knife. Switzer fits the mold of NE style WR's and wouldn't surprise me if they were already looking at him. He can do a lot of things well, isn't afraid of contact, and is a ST gem. Undersized and while not incredibly fast, he's shifty with sure hands. This is the pick that move's Patton and Ellington of the roster permanently. He's fun to watch and would be a wise addition to help a rookie QB.
4. Comp for Boone
Tyquan Lewis
DE Ohio State
This is probably the 2nd biggest need on the team but the pick had to wait. We wont be hitting on everything we need in one year, its just the reality of the situation. We have a lot of problems at OLB and we will be addressing the position again next year IMO. That being said, Lewis is an immediate upgrade over every OLB except for Lynch. He's not Aldon, nobody outside the first will probably make that kind of immediate impact. But he's been a dominant pass rusher for Ohio State and a defensive leader.
5.
Kyle Fuller
C Baylor
This is the pick that lets us end the 49er career of Marcus Martin. Fuller has been a stalwart for Baylor's front during his career. He's versatile with pass pro and run blocking and can kick out to OG if need be. With this addition we can keep Tiller at RG and move Garnett back to LG next year.
5. Carrier Trade
Deatrich Wise Jr.
DE Arkansas
I got you Fro! Physically, Wise is a lot like Aldon, big and tall with very long arms. His motor runs hot and he's exceptionally good with his hands. Obviously I have him penciled in, but his ability to drop back into coverage and his lateral quickness will need more attention at the combine. None the less, he's very productive and disruptive to opposing teams. I don't want to pull another Tank and draft somebody out of position in the 3-4, so while I like this kid....need to see him in open space in Feb.
6.
James Conner
RB Pittsburgh
Here's our feel good story for the draft. An accurate picture of his kid is the 2014 season:1,765 yards and 26 touchdowns, averaging 5.9 yards per carry. Last year he went out with a knee injury and then was diagnosed with cancer (Hodgkin's lymphoma)-he kicked cancers ass. While his numbers have been good this year, he's still not back to 100% and probably wont be for another year. He's a big RB that will not shy away from contact and will go north and south. He's also been catching a good number of balls this year so he can be a weapon out of the backfield.
6. Davis Trade
Ben Boulware
ILB Clemson
Needs to introduction around here. Overachiever that doesn't stop but has physical limitations. This year's version of Scooby Wright. This is a depth and ST pick this late. I'm not expecting him to start, but I think if called upon he would do much better than Bellore or Wilhoite.
7.
Xavier Woods
SS Louisiana Tech
Small school thumper that racks up a lot of tackles and already has 4 INT's this year (double digits in his career). He's a little undersized for the position but the kid has talent. At this point looking for more competition in the back end is always a good thing and we need somebody will ball hawk skills. This is small school gem you look for in late rounds.
7. Lee Trade
Fabian Moreau
CB UCLA
A favorite of mine last year that ended up breaking his foot and coming back to UCLA. Terrific size and speed that can play in almost any scheme. Willing tackler that wont shy away from contact. His medical will need to check out but he has the talent to make it in the NFL.
Depth Chart
Offense
QB - Kizer (Rookie), Hoyer, Lewis
RB - Hyde, Harris, Davis, Conner (Rookie)
WR - Jeffery, Smith, Wright, Switzer (Rookie), Kerley, Burbridge
TE - Bennett, Bell, Celek
OT - Staley, Brown, Theus
OG - Garnett, Beadles, Tiller
C - Kilgore, Fuller (Rookie)
Defense
NT - S Williams, Watkins (Rookie), I Williams
DE - Buckner, AA, Dial, Blair
OLB - Brooks, Lynch, Lewis (Rookie), Wise (Rookie), Tank
ILB - Bow, Davis (Rookie), Armstrong, Boulware (Rookie)
CB- Ward, Robinson, Redmond, DJ, Reaser, Moreau (Rookie)
FS/SS - Reid, Tartt, Cromartie, Woods (Rookie)
ST
K - Dawson
P - Pinion
LS - Nelson
[ Edited by jreff22 on Oct 24, 2016 at 8:10 AM ]
, I do think the Browns will take Garrett at 1.