So let's get into it.
cut/resign:
cut-outside of the guys we already cut (Mitchell/Garcon/Gilliam) I'm looking at cutting Garrett Celek (save $2 million), Dekoda Watson (save $1.5 million), and possibly Brock Coyle. Smith could be a post june 1st cut but they have some much cash it's not really that big of a deal.
resign- tag Gould, 5th yr option for Buck (work on a contract extension), and tender or whatever E Lee. Not much on that front
I think Person wants more cash then SF is willing to give him. Free Agency:
I think they will be aggressive (say that every yr ugh) and will be in play if any of the top tier EDGE guys that make it to FA. I don't see that happening though.
Earl Thomas S- IMO outside of EDGE this guy has to be our top prospect to go after. PAY THE MAN
5 year contract worth $47.5 million (similar to McCourty) make him a top 2 highest paid S per yr BUT make it more of a 3 yr deal, so we're not dealing with a bloated Thomas contract when he's 35.
Jordon Hicks ILB- Some injury issues but he looks like he's over his Achilles issue I think he's a terrific LBer when healthy. I'm all a fan of Kwon Alexander but he's dealing with a ACL.
His contract might be tricky because he could want to test the market in a couple yrs because he is coming off injuries. The Hitchens contract totally f**ked the LBer market, so a five year $45 million contract might get it done. Alexander might be cheaper and could be a like a 3 yr $20 million or so. I'd rather go for off-ball LBers in FA then in the draft this yr.
Maxx Williams TE- I liked him coming out of college. Great athlete, very good pass catcher, okay run blocker. He's still very young an Baltimore doesn't have a ton of cash and already spent a 1st on a TE.
Give him a Jack Doyle contract 3 yrs $18.9 million.
I know I know NY you aren't signing every FA under the sun (hate ensues sorry NC
). I also don't see much at CB in FA this yr and I think once we add some pass rush it will make the secondary overall better. We have to see if one or both of Spoon/Moore can develop into a starters. Also getting Thomas would be massive. *Trade*
Antonio Brown for a 3rd this yr and next-I can't see him going back to Pitt and whether people want to admit it or not he will have say as to where he goes. He wants to be a Niner so let's make it happen! This offense would be hot fire with a healthy QB/Brown/Jet/Kittle/Godwin/Pettis/Bredia/Williams
Draft: FYI I used CBS draft rankings (not sure if some of these guys make it to where they're ranked).
(1) 2nd pick Nick Bosa LEO/EDGE/MONSTER- Not much to say here we all know who he is and what he's good at. I think AZ will either trade out because they need picks or will go with the other top stud who happens to be a massive need in QW. Win win we get our boy
(2)36th- Dalton Risner offensive lineman- I put offensive lineman because he can play wherever the hell you want to put him. 6-5 310 34+ inch arms. I love his attitude. Great PP and athletic enough for zone blocking schemes. Been a starter forever and will start day one RG who IMO can be a RT for the future if we want.
(3rd)67th-Traded for Brown I think we can all be happy with this value.
(4th)97th-Christian Miller OLB- He's 6-3 240 with long ass arms, some sweet bend around the edge, is solid at edge setting, and dabbles in coverage. He's versatile. He could be our starting SAM or at the very least be a sub package edge rusher yr 1. He's dealt with injuries and not a ton of starting snaps at Bama which will drop him.
(6th)162-Darnell Savage Jr. S- I'm not sure he lasts this long but using CBS' big board he was there
aggressive S who seems to be around the ball all the time. He kinda reminds me of lamarcus joyner. He can sometimes be overaggressive, but I think he's got a chance to play all over the field and was great value. We have 6th rd comp but I have no idea where exactly they will be picking.
I'll make another mock after the combine and then after FA (final one)
what ya'll think?
