It depends on how 2016 pans out.

 

My first thought would be this. Let's say we finish 9 - 7 and just sneak into the play-offs as the 6th seed or just miss like the Jets in 2015. That should put us up in the high teens. So I am going to assume Caldwell retains Bradley in this case and Khan feels secure going into 2017 with a young defense gaining a year together. With Joeckel not being picked up on the 5th year option and Cyprien possibly out the door. I'd say remember these three names.

 

1. Eddie Jackson - S - Alabama - He should have a good 2016 run. If Cyprien falters in 2016 we will need another young safety. Jackson would fit right on in. May need to move Gipson to SS or try Jackson out at SS. He has enough size to get it done.

 

2. Roderick Johnson - OT - FSU - Fits a need at LT if Beachum can't fit that need in 2016. Big kid, can move. Has protected Winston and is paving the way now for Galvin Cook.

 

3. Christian McCaffrey - RB - More of a wildcard pick. He's too versatile not too consider if this team feels comfortable with it's roster going into 2017 and doesn't have an immediate need. McCaffrey would give us a Bush type receiver/runner on our offense. He can carry and he can catch and run. I like what he brings to the table and I think he needs to be considered. He's coming from a good family. His dad was a good receiver for years in the league.

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