2012 NFL Free Agents: Your Fantasy Option
by David Fucillo on Feb 1, 2012 10:00 AM PST
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PrintLast offseason, we saw the 49ers front office put together an under-the-radar free agency class that turned into arguably the best in the league. Trent Baalke bided his time and after the first and even second waves of free agency washed over the league, he hit up some fantastic bargain-basement options and struck gold over and over again.
As we move towards 2012 free agency, it will be interesting to see if the 49ers engage in a similar process of biding their time. Last year was a bit of an anomaly given the impact of the lockout. Additionally, given how much of a copy-cat league the NFL can be, I'm curious whether other teams will follow the 49ers plan of last year and look for better value options. It raises all sorts of question marks as to how the 49ers will act in free agency this year.
While we sit and wait, I thought it would be fun to take another approach to free agency. Due to the end of many contracts and the numerous one year contracts signed last season, something like 25% of the league will hit unrestricted free agency this year. While a lot of the bigger names will be franchised or re-signed, there will still be a ton of talent hitting the market in six weeks.
Using the Footballs Future list of free agents (might not be 100% accurate, but it's close), if you could sign one free agent from the list of available players, who would it be? There are a few rules for this little game. It cannot be Drew Brees. We'll assume he gets re-signed and take him off the list since I would imagine plenty of people would jump all over that. At the same time, you can assume Peyton Manning is released by the Colts.
If you want to add a big-name running back, you basically have to be willing to cut Frank Gore. If for some reason you want to add DE Robert Mathis, you would need to figure out a solution for the position he would play and where on the roster he would fit. The basic idea is that while it's a fantasy in that everybody (but Brees) is on the table, it needs some semblance of realism in your solution. So, go to town with the next great free agent signing by the 49ers.
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Nicks
Would Nicks be this kind of guy? Part of it depends on if he can move from left guard to right guard, unless Iupati gets the shuffle. Also, Snyder offers a lot of flexibility, but I’d imagine Kilgore will get a chance to work his way into a utility interior line role. Do you roll out the Brink’s Truck for Nicks?
he grew up in salinas; home town discount?
did he grow up a niners fan and now wants tp play for them?
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Feb 1, 2012 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
I want her
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Mila Kunis; she is free agent
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Feb 1, 2012 11:20 AM PST up reply actions
I think we...
don’t have enough room under our salary cap to sign either.
macaulay culkin said she would give home alone discount.
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Feb 1, 2012 12:57 PM PST up reply actions
Bowe
Our offense needs another playmaker…i think if weadd a legit reciever our offense would make the next step
by motomatt716 on Feb 1, 2012 10:21 AM PST via Android app reply actions
Niners played money ball and it paid off
If only Braylon had worked out. Hopefully they can lure a prized fa wide receiver to the Bay
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by EcERyda69 on Feb 1, 2012 10:22 AM PST via mobile reply actions
This will be fun! Here's my top 3
1. Carl Nicks – young guard who will solidify our line.
2. Dwayne Bowe – Harbaugh loves to run those fades and slants, Crabtree wasn’t exactly the right guy to throw those to, Bowe is the right guy.
3. Brent Grimes – Crazy to see the stats for ATL’s defense when he is and isn’t playing.
My top 3
1. Dwayne Bowe
2.If not him then Mario Manningham
3. If not him then Robert Meechum
I am also a proponent of
trading Patrick Willis to the Colts for Andrew Luck
as good as patrick willis is, he does not hold the value of a franchise quarterback, especially when their next option is what, painter? orlovsky?
I had a friend who argued the exact opposite
That the Niners should get more than just Luck from the Colts, because Willis is already a proven All-pro/Pro Bowling beast
by RedGoldWarrior on Feb 1, 2012 10:59 AM PST up reply actions
Nope, you're wrong.
Trade the heart of our defense for an (admittedly with huge potential) unknown? Good college career does not always translate to good pro career.
Who's got it better than Honey Badger? Honey Badger don't give a ....
I'm sorry, but Luck is the biggest prospect to come out of the draft in years.
At the most important position. His potential of a GOAT tier QB and the guarantee he will not last past the no. 1 pick means that he is worth a lot more than most picks regardless.
As a 49er fan, I would love to have Luck, but want nothing to do with trading for that pick. It would gut our team.
If we get Luck, I'm all for it!
I just don’t want to trade away the core of our team for it. So I guess we agree. :-)
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We trade Kap, Willis, and Dixon..
For Andre luck and throw in a second round pick this year… I’d do it.. We would still get a receiver in the first round and we could sign Larry grant for a good deal… I know.. I know… It does sound awesome though… Luck and harbaugh together again!!! Oh well… I want Bowe in free agency and Sanu in the first round round..
by pigskin slapper on Feb 1, 2012 12:09 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
We'd need a lot more than that.
Something like Willis, McDonald, Gore, Staley, #1 from this year, #1 for next year.
Colts won’t trade that pick unless it is ridiculously in their favor.
Hence the reason it will never happen.
This is lunacy on a grand scale.
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no
Why would you want to trade a future HOF for a prospect that might not even pan out in the NFL.
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by manraj7 on Feb 1, 2012 2:45 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Don't say there is a 100% chance of him being great.
There is never a 100% chance. The seahawks drafted the safest pick and now the guy is a bust.
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by manraj7 on Feb 1, 2012 2:46 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Um No!!!!!!!
You can’t be serious. Trade an all pro middle LB for a player that might be good? Makes no sense whatsoever.
by IHavIssues on Feb 1, 2012 6:23 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
no
keep the captain of your defense, but i think you can get a decent QB, Yes, Luck may be that QB for 10+ years, but Ray Lewis types don;t come by that often either.
by Chi-town Niners on Feb 1, 2012 6:49 PM PST up reply actions
Free Agency and re-signs
Get Dwayne Bowe, Brent Grimes, re-sign Carlos Rodgers and Goldsen, Larry Grant, Justin Pelle, Adam Snyder, Josh Morgan, Ted Ginn, CJ Spillman, and Blake Constanzo. Let go, Moran Norris, Mediau Williams, Will Tukuafu, Chilo Rachal, Braylon Deadwards, Tremaine Brock, and Ahmad Brooks.
SUPERBOWL!!!!!!!
JG
And who's our QB?
I say this because you didn’t say resign Alex Smith
by RedGoldWarrior on Feb 1, 2012 10:40 AM PST up reply actions
Mario Williams OLB/DE
He’s coming off an injury and he’s going to be asking for a king’s ransom, but imagine that pass rush. He could be the starting ROLB opposite Aldon. In a nickel who do you block?
RDE- M. Williams DT- J. Smith DT- R. McDonald LDE- A. Smith
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Of all the free agents only on me is a top 10 player
I you signed Mario Williams, you would just transition to mostly a base 4-3, with Aldon and Mario on the outside, and Justin Smith, McDonald and Soap on the inside. Probly let brooks walk, let Haralson be the strong side backer, Willis MLB and Bowman a Briggs/derrick Brooks like weak side backer. That would be probably the greatest front seen ever.
But it is pure fantasy of course. I have to imagine the bidding for Williams starts at Julius Peppers 6/91.5M deal.
by hammystyle on Feb 1, 2012 11:12 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, we would most likely need to move to a 4-3 base, but I don’t think it would be necessary to make the rotation work. I say this because Mario Williams was actually looking good as a 3-4 OLB before he got injured. Although if we moved to a 4-3, I think I would rather retain Larry Grant and start him as the Weak-side olb. I daresay, that pass rush would make me slightly less afraid of the elite qbs.
If only we could make fantasy a reality. How much cap space do we have this off-season anyway? The numbers I’m hearing range anywhere from $16MM-40MM
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he would be OLB
Calais Campbell is a free agent and is a 34 DE and is considered the second best 34 DE in the league.
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Feb 1, 2012 11:21 AM PST up reply actions
My dream FA signing would be Williams
Getting Williams, and letting Rodgers go would do more for the secondary imo. Two pass rushing beasts in Aldon, and Williams….DAMN
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Like the idea of Mario Williams. I’d even say that should be the base defense. Go back to a 4/3 defense, left to right Williams, McDonald, J. Smith, A. Smith. Resign Grant then the 3 linebackers would be Grant, Willis, and Bowman.
by bmcrae83@yahoo.com on Feb 1, 2012 11:09 AM PST reply actions
My vote would be Nicks with Bowe as a very close second. With time to throw, any QB and WR group can connect on a much more consistent basis.
by KGboomer on Feb 1, 2012 11:13 AM PST via iPhone app reply actions
I'd like to see Nicks
and not overbid for Bowe. Would be perfectly happy with Stevie Johnson.
by asmithisaverage on Feb 1, 2012 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
bowe is better
stevie picks and chooses when to put forth effort. very moss-esque. bowe was a beast again this year with….i can’t even remnember his qb this year once cassel went down
I didn't see it
Stevie is more competitive with Bowe than this forum is willing to accept. The Bills were one dimensional this year after their RB went down and Johnson was still producing with a no-name QB. The guy even embarrassed Revis. I know a lot of people talk about diva behavior when it comes to WRs… doesn’t bother me as long as they produce. If he is cheaper and we can complete our offensive line, to me that’s an overall win.
Personally, I don’t think any top WR wants to play for the 49ers with Alex Smith throwing the ball. Beggars can’t be choosers.
by asmithisaverage on Feb 1, 2012 11:44 AM PST up reply actions
I'd say it is pretty enticing for a #1 caliber WR
to come to a team where he would be the undisputed #1 guy (no one on this roster could challenge Bowe at WR) and a team that was a boneheaded play away from going to the Super Bowl.
manning
adam schefter said on mike and mike this morning the niners will NOT pursue manning at all. why? tell me why? i hope this is just posturing on the niners part but why wouldn’t the team even make an attempt at getting him? i love harabugh but if he is going to be one of those overly loyal guys, i’m selling. alex smith had a nice year, quite nice. but peyton manning would win with that team. we wouldn’t even need a discussion about dwayne bowe (who i’d love to get) because manning would have everyone thinking crabtree and morgan are top 20 receivers!!!
You really want Peyton Manning?
The dude is broken. The Niners are building something right now to last for a long time, not just the 1-2 years we could have Manning. This is a process. I’d rather play Kaep than Manning
by RedGoldWarrior on Feb 1, 2012 11:21 AM PST up reply actions
alex or manning
sooo you wanna keep alex for 2 more years while kaep develops or have manning for 2 years while kaep develops? you wanna have alex tutor him or manning? the dude isn’t “broke” he’ll be back and very good…probably for arizona which is scary. i think he’d take the opportunity to spend 2-3 years tutoring kaep, who from what i’ve heard needs at least that much time, and play with that amazing defense during that time as well. he needs to win super bowls. find a team out there more ready that only needs a legit qb besides the niners
The niners didn't not make it to the Superbowl because of Alex Smith
They didn’t make it because of Kyle Williams. Peyton will be expensive. Alex will not. Alex is a leader on the team, and the team chemistry should NOT be messed with. Harbaugh knows best, whatever he does will work out.
by RedGoldWarrior on Feb 1, 2012 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
They won't be that different in price
maybe… MAYBE… $4M difference. That’s one free agent signing. A significantly improve offense is probably worth it in trade.
by asmithisaverage on Feb 1, 2012 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
Uh, Peyton is going to be wanting like 15-20 million.
Alex will probably get 6-8 million.
And please don’t cite that BS report about Alex’s agent wanting 11 million a year.
This talk of Alex
getting 8-11M seems very high to me. To me, he is worth 3 yrs/13 mil
by Chi-town Niners on Feb 1, 2012 6:54 PM PST up reply actions
Completely wrong
Niners did not make it to the SUPERBOWL because of Kyle williams. One guy cost the team. Stop blaming Alex!!
by MarineVet49erFan on Feb 1, 2012 10:45 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Never just on one individual.
The Saint had 5 TO yet they still put up points. Don’t make excuses for a poor showing of the offense.
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by manraj7 on Feb 2, 2012 12:51 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Fantasy Free agency
Peyton Manning QB
Reggie Wayne WR
Calais Campbell DE
Mario Williams OLB
Marshawn Lynch RB
Alex Smith(tight end smith) TE
Brandon Carr CB
Carl Nick
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Ya, that is pretty much it
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yes sir!
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Feb 1, 2012 12:58 PM PST up reply actions
Well in my fantasy I'm with her so I don't have to watch her on the TV...
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Nicks most defenitely YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by bmcrae83@yahoo.com on Feb 1, 2012 11:25 AM PST reply actions
How can this not be
Peyton Manning? We don’t need star Wideouts with him. Crabs, Morgan, Davis, Walker, Ginn, kyle Williams would be enough along with a pick/FA or two… Also, I would love to get Nicks and make Snyder a super utility guy.
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Whose got it better than us??? NOBODY!
by MetsKnicksRutgers on Feb 1, 2012 11:31 AM PST reply actions
I Say
We Pick Up Jerry Rice & Steve Young Via Free Agency
by LA#1BullsFan on Feb 1, 2012 11:33 AM PST via mobile reply actions
done
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Feb 1, 2012 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
If we get those two...
we DEFINITELY have enough cap space to pick up Mila Kunis!
JERRY RICE FOR WR COACH!
Had to plug for that. :-)
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Off topic I think Niners may have their own version of a Gronkowski type of TE. Konrad Reuland I think could that guy. I hope he gets a real oportunity nex season.
by bmcrae83@yahoo.com on Feb 1, 2012 11:34 AM PST reply actions
why...
We Didn’t Get Greg Olsen Is Beyond Me Last Off Season
by LA#1BullsFan on Feb 1, 2012 11:36 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Jerry Rice needs to be the strength and conditioning coach, if ? he couldn’t keep the guys in top shape no one can.
by bmcrae83@yahoo.com on Feb 1, 2012 11:39 AM PST reply actions
Got 2 for you
1. Peyton Manning. ENOUGH SAID!!!!!
If no Peyton then
2.Demetrius Bell he is a legit LT in this league either move him to RT or Keep him at LT move Joe to RT and Davis to RG. Either way picking up a OT will give us 2 players for one. Fix our RG and RT in one signing!
by San Fran Niners on Feb 1, 2012 11:39 AM PST reply actions
Oline
How about Derek Hall right tackle and Davis to right guard. A few days ago I saw a piece with Rebecca Harrlow. She mentioned Stanfords Oline only giving up a total of 4 sacks the entire year. That was with Hall as their right OT. Hall as a right tackle and a line that only surrendered 4 sacks, I don’t see how he could be any worse than Davis. Davis averages at least 1 a game. Hall is already on the roster, so maybe the niners already have their oline answers on the roster,
by bmcrae83@yahoo.com on Feb 1, 2012 11:54 AM PST up reply actions
Nicks
Tolbert replaces Dixon, and Bowe if the price is right; Otherwise, i say we draft Fleener and put him @ WR
Also, IF Peyton is in fact good to go…i wouldn’t mind giving him a shot
Tolbert replaces Dixon
lol what, he isnt going to be a 3rd string RB
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by MichaelClutchtree on Feb 1, 2012 11:56 AM PST up reply actions
lol
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Feb 1, 2012 12:02 PM PST up reply actions
True
we’d probably need another special teamer.
by asmithisaverage on Feb 1, 2012 12:29 PM PST up reply actions
I’d like to get Nicks and maybe Steve Johnson. I don’t know if the Falcons will let Grimes go
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by MichaelClutchtree on Feb 1, 2012 11:57 AM PST reply actions
some have brandon carr rated higer than grimes.
http://walterfootball.com/freeagents2012CB.php
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Feb 1, 2012 12:04 PM PST up reply actions
We trade frank gore, crabtree & a 1st round pick for adrian peterson
by LA#1BullsFan on Feb 1, 2012 12:00 PM PST via mobile reply actions
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Feb 1, 2012 12:04 PM PST up reply actions
Pattrick wills for calvin johnson! Straight trade & let larry grant step upp next to bowman
by LA#1BullsFan on Feb 1, 2012 12:09 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
wow... uhm..... who is younger?
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Feb 1, 2012 12:59 PM PST up reply actions
Just for fun...
Mkay… This reeks of Madden free-agency here. But whatevs. We can dream, right?
QB – Who’s got it better than us?
RB – Peyton Hillis == John Riggins 2.0.
OL – Carl Nicks. Jake Scott, otherwise.
WR – Dwayne Bowe and Harry Douglas or Reggie Wayne.
TE – Who’s got it better than us?
DL – Adam Carriker. For depth… short-term until Dobbs and Williams are ready.
ILB – Who’s got it better than us? Assuming we tender Grant.
OLB – Anthony Spencer. Because Brooks ain’t staying. But if he does… Who’s got it better than us?
CB – Brent Grimes
S – Man, do we need to go to the draft here or what? How about LaRon Landry?
P/K – Srsly. Who’s got it better than us?
1. Carlos Rodgers – Maybe its boring to just want to re-sign your own guy, but that’s the position with the biggest potential drop off if they lose him.
2. Dashon Goldson – Had a solid year, like Rodgers the next man up would be a drop off.
3. Kick/Punt Returner – We need at least three kick punt returners to put ahead of Kyle Williams on the depth chart. This need could also be addressed by cutting Kyle Willams.
I know what I'm talking about, I started at right guard for the 1992 College Park Falcons.
I think I'd just raid the Chargers...
Vincent Jackson is a legit game changer at WR. He’d be my top target. If he re-signs in SD, then Bowe or Colston would be my choice.
Mike Tolbert is a legit goalline threat, and has shown he can handle a starter’s workload, which will be useful when Gore is hurt. Tolbert/Hunter is a legit backup tandem to Gore.
Those two moves would help out the red zone offense immensely, IMO.
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This might sound weird, but I’d take Stevie Johnson. He’s the youngest of the WR bunch. I also would mind taking an Offensive Guard or DB Cortland Finnegan.
by Liquid Pantyhose on Feb 1, 2012 2:41 PM PST reply actions
I like Johnson
He’s got my vote.
Harbaugh, are you listening?
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How about a multi-dimensional plan?
1. Re-sign the following Niner free agents: OLB Brooks, ST Costanzo, KR/PR Ginn, S Goldson, LB Grant, WR Morgan, CB Rogers, QB Smith and OL Snyder.
2. If Brooks won’t sign for a “reasonable contract”, consider replacing him by signing OLB Anthony Spencer (Dallas).
3. Sign WR Dwayne Bowe (Kansas City).
4. Sign LOT Demetrius Bell (Buffalo) — 6’5", 315, 27 years old, 3 years experience. In conjunction with this signing: (a) move RT Anthony Davis to RG, taking advantage of his run-blocking skills and avoiding the speed-rusher issue; (b) move LT Joe Staley to RT, taking more advantage of his athleticism in downfield run blocking while also offering improved right-side pass protection; © install Bell at the starting LT position. Snyder and Boone continue as the backups.
5. Sign QB Josh Johnson as a Harbaugh-system-experienced backup.
6. IF the “right contract” could be reached, consider signing DE Cliff Avril (Detroit); he’s actually been playing LDE in a 4/3 system, but he’s excellent both in stopping the run and rushing the passer; could be a nice addition.
7. Didn’t consider RBs — Ray Rice and Marshawn Lynch are the only guys that I would consider and their present teams aren’t about to let them get away. The far better answer anyway is to select a RB prospect in the 2013 draft.
by 49erFanSince1950 on Feb 1, 2012 3:44 PM PST reply actions
No one from the outside
just keep the players that we have.
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Stupid Idea
We need to upgrade and capitalize on this window we have to win the superbowl. We need to spend to the max cap and get best players (bowe, nicks, etc.). Standing pat might help a little with another year of maturation in the Harbaugh system but then again, no way we repeat our turnover difference again so we absoltely have to compensate in other facets (offense red zone efficiency).
Why won't we repeat our TO differential?
Our fumble recovery rate was close to the mean and forcing fumbles and INT is more skill than luck.
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My take
Trade Frank Gore, Alex Smith, Patrick Willis and our #1 pick to the Colts for their #1 pick. Pick Luck #1. Pick #2 = best available OG, RB or WR. Looking for a FA OT, RB and WR.
Sign Larry Grant to replace Willis. Colts get good interim RB, QB and a great young HOF linebacker as well as the 30th pick. Niners get the QB of the future.
Just one player away from the greatest team the NFL has ever seen, his name is.....
Kory
Sheets
is he available?
My vote is:
1. Steve Johnson
2. Jerry Rice as a coach.
3. Trade away any fan who wants to trade away our franchise for Luck.
Who's got it better than Honey Badger? Honey Badger don't give a ....
Is Jerry Rice thinking about coaching?
Where do people get this BS?
"Whoever said WAR is HELL must have been talking about Aaron Rowand" - McCoven faithful
Hey, it's my flight of fancy!
Stop brining reality into this conversation. I do think it’s more likely that JR will go into coaching than us trading away Willis though.
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You won't be getting Superman
you will be getting someone who may or may not be superman
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+1 on Willis
VJ would be decent, but don’t think it would work well. Would like to be proven wrong though!
Who's got it better than Honey Badger? Honey Badger don't give a ....
Dwight Lowry!
Loved him at SJSU! Can fit the Reggie Smith role.
"Whoever said WAR is HELL must have been talking about Aaron Rowand" - McCoven faithful
If I were GM...
1. Re-signings: A. Smith (QB), Rogers (CB), Goldson (S), Grant (LB), Ginn (KR/PR), Snyder (G), Costanzo (ST), Morgan (WR)
2. FA Signings:
-Nicks (G): Especially if he’s not franchised, always build your O-Line and D-Lines first and foremost, with Grubbs as the fall-back if he’s franchised
-Campbell (DE): See above. As a substitute, Aaron Smith from the Steelers would be a nice fallback
-Manningham (WR): I would not go after the big-name WR’s, with one exception, and that’s Bowe (if he’s not franchised) and only if every other spot above this is whiffed on. Productive WR’s can be found via trade (i.e. Welker) or non-1st round pick (T.O., Cruz, among many others). Bowe has played with mediocre QBs and put up numbers, so I’d go with him, but not above anyone I have above him. Manningham, Meachem, Doucet would all be good values IMO
-Guys to take a flyer on at the right price: Terrell Thomas (CB), Michael Bush (RB) and John Carlson (TE). Two possible injury discounts on one or two-year deals, plus an underrated RB to try and replicate the Saints’ three-headed RB monster
Trade offers:
-Offer draft choices to Philly for Maclin and/or Samuel, especially if they make the mistake of re-signing DeSean Jackson. Could be a good opportunity for a swoop-in on a salary dump. Doubt that Maclin would be available, and I think Philly would rather keep him, but why not try and make the move?
-2nd or 3rd rounder to OAK for McFadden if he’s available and Bush isn’t. If he’s on the block anyway. I would wait until after this year’s draft and offer a 2013 pick if McFadden is on the block at all
Draft:
-Draft best available, regardless of position. If a WR has the highest grade at the end of the 1st, go ahead. But building depth means taking the best available and good roster-building means making the first 4 rounds count, especially with the cheaper contracts due to the draft positioning
If you were GM, we would have the same team as last year. Except minus Goldson because he would want $$$
"Whoever said WAR is HELL must have been talking about Aaron Rowand" - McCoven faithful
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Apparently you missed the whole FA signing portion and trade offers section. Niners have 14-15 FA’s this offseason, I listed 8 of our own FA’s to re-sign, three main FA’s to sign off other teams along with alternatives in case of the franchise tag, and three potential undervalued under-the-radar guys who could have huge value and might not be retained by their own teams and are in no way threats to get franchised.
Look, outside of signing every big-name guy out there, it’s going to be incredibly hard to improve upon 13-3 and the NFC title game coming down to a fumble in OT. I’m not convinced that Peyton is going to be available yet, so until he is and won’t be a ridiculous price, I’d re-sign A. Smith, give another year of continuity to build upon this year’s success and pick up a couple necessary improvements (WR, G).
Also, FA DB’s and WR’s at the high-end tend to be over-priced (Clements, Asomugha, Berrian, Cromartie), so to improve there, you’re better off testing the trade market/low-end FA ala Rogers this year/draft.
I would have added more about the draft, but outside of the few WR prospects expected to be available at 30, I have no clue who’s going to be available at any point, so I refuse to play a guessing game there – thus the best available statement.
Maybe I was trying to be more realistic than this thread called for, but seriously, how much better can you make the results? Besides, very few teams turn over such a high percentage of their roster and have continued success.
Then again, considering your comments on this thread have consisted of questioning whether or not Jerry Rice is interested in coaching and suggesting Dwight Lowery (mis-spelling his name at that), I should probably just ignore what you’re saying.
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