As sexy of a sign DeMarco murray would be I don't think we get the same guy who was in dallas.  We have an offensive line which even with help is nowhere near Dallas.  I see there being a bidding war for him and imo highest bidder wins and then uve overpaid for a player in a position that u def don't want to.  Every year theres a team that dives into free agency head first for a ton of talent and then by the end of the year they've overpaid and cutting the same guys a year in half later.  There is a lot of talent on the board but I think a very good running back can be had at a lot lower price in a deep draft for rb's  Heres my plan to restore the roar.

 

Players Resigned:

 

Tyson Alualu DE 6'3 295lbs

The dude is still young and although he has not performed up to his potential he still is a top 10 talent and I don't think weve gotten everything out of him just yet.  I think we need and can restructure his contract to keep him around cuz with a banged up defensive line we need as much healthy talent as we can get.  Alualu can still play and I think hes still got more for us.

 

Geno Hayes OLB 6'1 230lbs

Solid contributor, veteran, and a key to the success of these young linebackers.  I think keeping hayes around is a big and smart move.

 

Cecil Shorts WR 6'0 202lbs

Hands down the best receiver on our team who knows the offense and has been in the system for soo long how could u let him go with the youth behind him at wide receiver...he imo is the key to the success of robinson and lee.  gotta keep shorts, no question about it.

 

J.T Thomas OLB 6'1 235lbs

This guy bursted onto the scene this year and it seemed as if his name was being called after everyplay.  Thomas flys sideline to sideline and I don't see how you can let someone that young showing serious signs of outstanding play go to another team.  Gotta bring back Thomas and it wont cost us a thing.

 

Will Ta'ufo'ou FB 5'11 247lbs

This guy needs to be resigned.  He is a top tier blocking fb and that we cant afford to have go elsewhere, its too hard to replace.  Especially when were going to be bringing in a young running back. 

 

Free Agents:

 

Jason Pierre Paul DE 6'6 278lbs-  I think after a couple quiet season batteling injuries he can be had at a proper price and can give us an immediate impact off the edge from day 1.  Still and elite talent with a lot left. 

 

Byron Maxwell CB 6'1 207lbs-  His stock is rising fast and I like the connection between gus and Maxwell during their days together in seattle.  Maxwellfits the mold of what the nfl demands out of corners these days.  hes a big bodied physical corner with outstanding ball skills and can come up on the run and lay hat.  Maxwell would be our best free agent sign.

 

Devin McCourty S  5'10 195lbs-  McCourty is the ball hawking that the back end NEEDS.  With cyprien laying the wood u need a compliment to that.  McCourty is that. McCourty and Cyp together would be tough to throw on.

 

Charles Clay TE 6'3 255lbs-  Id probably go Jordan Cameron here but too many concussions worry me and with new protocol, I don't wanna touch him.  Charles Clay along with Maxwell will be the most imo beneficial player out of these free agent signings.  Under the ambitious assumption we are able to restructure Mercedes to a more appropriate contract, you couple Charles clay with the big boy and defenses in the middle of the field are screwed.  We all know a TE is a QB's best friend....so lets go get him 1. 

 

Jason Worilds OLB/DE 6'2 262lbs-  Worilds since being in the league has been molded correctly.  He was a steeler.  He is the relentless bullying mentality our defense needs and you throw him into the mix of getting to the qb offenses are going to have nightmares.  Worilds can be had a good price and he will be worth the money.  Good, Tough, Mean and high motor football player. 

 

Antoine Cason CB 6'1 195lbs-  Cason is a solid vet with a lot of football knowledge and can still compete on the field at a very competent level.  There is a lot of youth in the secondary and I think it would help tremendously bring in someone like cason.  Big Physcial corner with good ball skills and solid tackler.  His current salary is 100,000.  That's pocket change.  To me this is a no brainer.

 

NFL Draft:

 

1. Leonard Williams DT/DE Southern Cal 6'5 298lbs

Although this pick needs no explanation, il keep it short and simple..its been a while since Ive seen a freak like this.

    Randy Gregory OLB/DE Nebraska 6'6 248lbs

Gregory along with these other two are among the top overall players in this draft.  If you watch the tape on Gregory you'll understand why. He takes over.

    Shane Ray OLB/DE Missouri 6'3 245lbs

Honestly reminds me a lot of von miller but better hands and a higher motor, he looks unstoppable.  Il take either one these three beasts at pick 3. 

 

2. Cameron Erving OT FSU 6'5 308lbs

I think this is a no brainer.  The offensive line needs a top tier OT and Erving can play all three positions alng with Guard Center.  That versatility for us is priceless.

   

3. T.J Yeldon RB Alabama 6'2 221lbs

Honestly Yeldon is this years Leveon Bell.  Same smooth runner with almost identical build but yeldon I think has top end speed on him.  Yeldon is the playmaker much needed on this offense.  Couple him with shoelace robinson and we got a nice little thing going now outa our backfield.

 

3. Steven Nelson CB Oregon State 5'11 200lbs (comp pick)

Nelson plays huge on the outside and shutdown some top notch receivers this year.  Very physical and confident Corner.  Our DB's need help.  Nelson is that help.  Maxwell, McCray, Nelson, Cason and Gratz isnt all that bad of a group of corners going into 2015.

 

4. Ty Montgomery WR Stanford 6'1 216lbs 

Montgomery has got a lot that stands out to scouts.  His explosiveness, top end speed, and yards after catch and what he can do in open space reminds me a lot of Antonio brown.  He needs to work on his hands but that can be fixed.  He however has the two things you cant teach size and speed.  Dude was also an electric kick returner.  Cecil Shorts, Alan Robinson, Marquis Lee, Allen Hurns, ty Montgomery, and Ace sanders sounds damn good to me.

 

5.  Kurtis Drummond FS Michigan State 6'1 205lbs

Dummond has been a baller for the "no fly zone" out there at Michigan state since 2011.  Hes a smart football player good tackler and fantastic ball skils.  I think adding some depth at our safety position is a must.  Id feel better have someone like Drummond behind McCourty and Cyprien.

 

5. Jordan Hicks OLB Texas 6'2 236lbs (comp pick)

Hicks has had an injury plagued career at texas until his final season.  in his final season he went off and beasted.  Take away his injuries he is in the 2nd round discussion.  OLB is a need of depth and Hicks does that and more.  potential starter in this league.  He flys around and was Texas's playmaker on the defensive side along with Malcom brown upfront.  He covers the pass and run very well and is a perfect fit in the fast flying defense weve got going right now.

 

6.  Josh Robinson RB Miss State 5'9 215lbs

This kid is built to play running back and although with the yeldon pick earlier u might be wondering why another but just think what happens if yeldon goes down...we are back to square 1.  Robinson is the insurance pick who has out of this world potential.  We all know and have seen what he can do.  I think adding more talent and depth behind bortles the better. 

 

7.  Max Garcia OG/C Florida 6'5 305lbs

Was a solid starter at both guard and center for florida for three straight years and played at a high level against top competition.  Versatility is key here.  Theres big question marks on the oline and center and guard being one of them.  Garcia is pro ready and  I wouldn't be surprised if we brought him in, he was starting either guard or center by the regular season

 

The 53

QB: Blake Bortles, Chad Henne

RB: TJ Yeldon, Denard Robinson, Storm Johnson, Josh Robinson

FB:  Will Ta'ufo'ou

TE: Charles Clay, Mercedes Lewis, Clay Harbor

WR: Justin Blackmon, Cecil Shorts, Alan Robinson, Marquis Lee, Allen Hurns, Ty Montgomery, Ace Sanders

LT: Luke Joekel, Sam Young

LG: Zane Beatles, Jaques McClendon

C: Luke Bowanko, Max Garcia

RG: Brandon Linder, Max Garcia

RT: Cameron Erving, Josh Wells

LDE:Jason Worilds (primary rusher), Red Bryant (plays against the run)

DT: Leonard Williams, Tyson Alualu

DT: Sendarick Marks, Ziggy Hood

DE: Jason Pierre Paul, Chris Clemons, Andre Branch

OLB: Geno Hayes, Jordan Hicks, Laroy Reynolds

MLB: Paul Puz, JT Thomas lll

OLB: Telvin Smith, Jordan Hicks

CB: Byron Maxwell, Demetrius McCray, Steven Nelson, Antoine Cason, Dwayne Gratz, Aaron Colvin

FS: Devin McCourty, Kurtis Drummond

SS: Johnathan Cyprien, Josh Evans

P: Bryan Anger

K: Josh Scobee

KR: Ty Montgomery

PR: Ace Sanders

 

I dipped into free agency quiet a bit but that's what we have all been told will happen.  With this they bring in a lot of guys that didn't kill the bank account and will provide a massive impact on the field and eventually in our record.  With this off season plan tho whole roster improves and it puts a ton of talent around bortles and most importantly sets up the offensive line for success by adding key talent where need be. 

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