Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2019 17:37:38 GMT -6
I like how detailed diehard was in his plan, and I will try to do the same.
Heading into 2019, thanks to Ben Goessling's math, we have $11 million in cap space before any restructures/releases.
What do we need? By order of importance...
OL: 2 OL that can be instant starters, and better quality depth. They can look for 2 starting guards, or 1 guard 1 center and shuffle Elflien to guard.
TE: In order to create additional cap space, I'm releasing Rudolph in my plan. It's possible he restructures, but I have no idea how little he would take to remain with the team.
LB: Anthony Barr walks for a big contract that we can no longer afford. And I'm okay with that.
DT: Sheldon Richardson IMO isn't worth the money he'll command on the open market. Linval hungry is locked in long term, so he needs a new partner in crime.
WR: If they don't believe in Zylstra or Beebe's ability to take over #3 WR they'll need to look outside of the organization. We can't have Treadwell see the field anymore.
CB: Xavier is getting up there in age, and Waynes is on the last year of his contract. The next wave is here IMO, with Hughes and Hill.
Cuts:
Sendejo ($5.5 million)
Remmers ($4 million)
Rudolph ($7.625 million)
Griffen ($10.7 million)
TOTAL CAP SPACE: $38.825 million
Phew, now we have something to work with. As much as I want to kick Treadwell to the curb, I don't have enough cap space to take the $3 million hit.
Free agents:
I'm not going to claim to know what these players will get. I'm going to give a range, where the top number is my walk away price.
SS Anthony Harris ($3-5 million): He played outstanding after taking over the role from Sendejo. Last season the safety market was incredibly slow, and I'm hoping that will still be the case. I'd like to see a contract similar to what Sendejo got from the Vikes. Team friendly at the beginning to prove it wasn't a fluke.
P Matt Wile ($1-2 million): I wasn't sure why they chose him over our last punter who I can't remember his name now. Turned out to be a good decision.
OG Quinton Spain ($5-8 million): PFF rated him 61.8 FWIW. He's entering his age 28 season and comes from TEN that loves to run the ball.
OG AJ Cann ($5-8 million): PFF rated him 61 FWIW. Entering his age 27 season and comes from JAX who also loves to run the ball.
DE Mario Edwards ($2-3 million): Still very young entering his age 25 season. Hasn't put it together yet. I take the gamble Zimmer unlocks something in him. Big enough at 6'3" 280 to move inside too.
TE Tyler Eifert ($3-5 million): Familiar with Zimmer during his time in Cincinnati. Explosive talent but hasn't stayed healthy. I gamble on him bouncing back on a make good 1 year deal.
K Robbie Gould ($2-3 million): It doesn't matter who we sign. Somehow they're going to f*ck up.
TOTAL FREE AGENT SIGNINGS: $29 million sum of the walk away prices.
That leaves us $9 million and change to save for the draft...
DRAFT: It's way too early to look into this now.
TRADE POTENTIAL:
Xavier Rhodes: Entering his age 29 season, and CBs age terribly once they turn 30. A long shot, but I'd explore this option ASAP.
Trae Waynes: 5th year option player. Not sure he's a #1 CB. I'd try to recoup some lost draft picks and hand over the reigns to Hill/Hughes.
Harrison Smith: This one hurts because I love watching him play. But the same rule applies to all DBs... They age rapidly once they hit 30, and Harry the Hitman turns 30 in February.
Thoughts?
Heading into 2019, thanks to Ben Goessling's math, we have $11 million in cap space before any restructures/releases.
What do we need? By order of importance...
OL: 2 OL that can be instant starters, and better quality depth. They can look for 2 starting guards, or 1 guard 1 center and shuffle Elflien to guard.
TE: In order to create additional cap space, I'm releasing Rudolph in my plan. It's possible he restructures, but I have no idea how little he would take to remain with the team.
LB: Anthony Barr walks for a big contract that we can no longer afford. And I'm okay with that.
DT: Sheldon Richardson IMO isn't worth the money he'll command on the open market. Linval hungry is locked in long term, so he needs a new partner in crime.
WR: If they don't believe in Zylstra or Beebe's ability to take over #3 WR they'll need to look outside of the organization. We can't have Treadwell see the field anymore.
CB: Xavier is getting up there in age, and Waynes is on the last year of his contract. The next wave is here IMO, with Hughes and Hill.
Cuts:
Sendejo ($5.5 million)
Remmers ($4 million)
Rudolph ($7.625 million)
Griffen ($10.7 million)
TOTAL CAP SPACE: $38.825 million
Phew, now we have something to work with. As much as I want to kick Treadwell to the curb, I don't have enough cap space to take the $3 million hit.
Free agents:
I'm not going to claim to know what these players will get. I'm going to give a range, where the top number is my walk away price.
SS Anthony Harris ($3-5 million): He played outstanding after taking over the role from Sendejo. Last season the safety market was incredibly slow, and I'm hoping that will still be the case. I'd like to see a contract similar to what Sendejo got from the Vikes. Team friendly at the beginning to prove it wasn't a fluke.
P Matt Wile ($1-2 million): I wasn't sure why they chose him over our last punter who I can't remember his name now. Turned out to be a good decision.
OG Quinton Spain ($5-8 million): PFF rated him 61.8 FWIW. He's entering his age 28 season and comes from TEN that loves to run the ball.
OG AJ Cann ($5-8 million): PFF rated him 61 FWIW. Entering his age 27 season and comes from JAX who also loves to run the ball.
DE Mario Edwards ($2-3 million): Still very young entering his age 25 season. Hasn't put it together yet. I take the gamble Zimmer unlocks something in him. Big enough at 6'3" 280 to move inside too.
TE Tyler Eifert ($3-5 million): Familiar with Zimmer during his time in Cincinnati. Explosive talent but hasn't stayed healthy. I gamble on him bouncing back on a make good 1 year deal.
K Robbie Gould ($2-3 million): It doesn't matter who we sign. Somehow they're going to f*ck up.
TOTAL FREE AGENT SIGNINGS: $29 million sum of the walk away prices.
That leaves us $9 million and change to save for the draft...
DRAFT: It's way too early to look into this now.
TRADE POTENTIAL:
Xavier Rhodes: Entering his age 29 season, and CBs age terribly once they turn 30. A long shot, but I'd explore this option ASAP.
Trae Waynes: 5th year option player. Not sure he's a #1 CB. I'd try to recoup some lost draft picks and hand over the reigns to Hill/Hughes.
Harrison Smith: This one hurts because I love watching him play. But the same rule applies to all DBs... They age rapidly once they hit 30, and Harry the Hitman turns 30 in February.
Thoughts?
Who gave him this contract? Priefer back, Treadwell back. My off-season disappointment is already off to a good start. There's gotta be a way to get rid of him. Although $3m isn't much is it? I think we can eat that if we go with a cheap Beebe type receiver. What's your plan with Aldrick Robinson?
... and neither is this Chris guy.