Originally posted by dtg_9er:
Agree! They likely discussed this before Kelly was hired. Why not keep the roster intact, add FAs and draftees, then let them fight for spots? When they have to make cuts the best guys stay. In other words...normal.
I guess they could let all their free agents go, but I doubt it. So instead of who they discard I'd rather list who they will likely resign: In order of value
- Anquan Boldin--leadership (keep T Smith happy)
- Ian Williams--best inside DL
- Garrett Celek--best TE
- Phil Dawson--still good
- Alex Boone--doubt he fits Kelly's system but he is a good OL
- Shaun Draughn--good receiver out of the backfield
- Michael Wilhoite--limited and I'm not sure he will fit Kelly's team (attitude or skill level)
- Ray-Ray Armstrong--good young pick up last year, ST?
- Reggie Bush--injury prone but could help in Kelly's system
- Tony Jerod-Eddie--jack of all trades, one of the best DL at dropping...never expect him to stick but he has
- Kendall Gaskins--too much depth, PS?
- Jordan Devey--perhaps he would be perfect for Kelly's system but ouch! Would be difficult pill to swallow
Different approach like it.
Disagree with some of the keepers though
Boone is as good as gone.
Wilhoite is a FA I believe I think this will be upgraded
TJE is God awful and his snaps need to go to someone else. I have no idea why he's on the team still.
Devey shouldn't even be talked about lol he was brought here for ZBS and was a joke.
Boldin I love but he's gonna want $6+ and I don't think he's worth that anymore. I could see him in NE