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I posted this elsewhere but I figured I'd share. TT has shown interest in most of the prospects in it, and all are picked about where they are projected. I was conscious to choose guys that meets the criteria for players that TT has shown favor for (athletic traits, size, personality, leadership, etc..).
Free Agency:
Additions:
Anthony Smith, FS/SS, 6'1", 200lb
TT's first FA signing, he brings experience in the scheme and is a player the coaches know.
Michael Montgomery, DE, 6'5", 275lb
After Carter visited
the Packers attention has turned to Montgomery, who has the right sized frame, though is a little slow and undersized for the DE position.
Duke Preston, C/G/T, 6'5", 326lb
Versatile player brought in as a guy to compete at C, G, and RT, and at worst be a valuable player on the bench. He's very large compared to the rest of our lineman, yet has the agility to succeed in our blocking scheme if the coaches can get him to play up to his ability.
Subtractions:
Mark Tausher, RT
Mark is signed elsewhere prior to TT making an effort to retain him.
Colin Cole, DT
Cole signed with the Seahawks after rejecting the small offer from the Packers.
Projected 2010 compensatory picks: None
Draft:
Detroit Lions - Matthew Stafford - The bar has swung back to Stafford IMO. This pick is all about $$, I think that Stafford and his agent have to study the past history of drafts, and they will realize that he is losing a significant amount of money if he doesn't sign here. He could realistically fall all the way to #8, or beyond, if he does not take Detroit's offer. Detroit has to keep up with the Joneses, a QB is what they need, and sign and pick Stafford.
St. Louis - Eugene Monroe - The Rams IMO are set on a tackle. They need a tackle and a WR (in addition to basically every defensive position), the tackle is the safe pick here.
Kansas City - Brian Orakpo - Though many have Curry penciled in here, the fact remains that he plays linebacker, when cost is considered the DE/OLB becomes the more valuable pick. KC needs a pass rush in a very bad way.
Seattle - Jason Smith - IMO this pick is very important to a number of others down the line. While Sanchez seems like a good fit, there is that nasty thing known as a contract, I just can't see a top 5 QB backing up a 10M/yr QB who is under contract for 2 more years. Walter is closer to the end than Hass is, and franchise LT's are nearly as hard to find as franchise QB's.
Cleveland - Aaron Curry - At some point the BPA can't be ignored, I think that Curry's overall football IQ and ability to play ILB and OLB, makes him an ideal fit as a 2 gap 3-4 LB, which they play.
Cincinnati - Michael Crabtree - I think that they are looking to get rid of Ocho sooner rather than later. Crabtree here facilitates that process. I thought that this would be Andre's floor, but the Ocho situation complicates this.
Oakland - Andre Smith - Andre Smith was the best OT in college football last year, and Al likes tackles. He has drafted A LOT of them. If his tackles aren't the best (they aren't), be assured that Al wants to take a tackle.
Jacksonville Jaguars - BJ Raji - Jacksonville is in a tough spot, while I'm sure that they would love Sanchez, their staff is too close to the hot seat to take a guy that probably won't help them much in '09. I'm sure that they'd love to trade down, but unfortunately for them, the player on the board that teams want is a QB, and the team with the next pick is quite possibly the least likely team in the draft to actually take a QB. Their defense declined bad after Stroud left, Raji could pick up where he left off and get them back to dominating the defensive line of scrimmage. The positive test just gets tham a cheaper contract with him.
*trade* - Green Bay trades #9 to the Washington Redskins for #13 and Carlos Rogers.
Trade Acquisition - Carlos Rogers, CB, 6'0", 190
There has been talk all offseason that he has been on the block, including as part of trade compensation for Cutler. Snyder made his bed with Smoot and Hall, he can't afford to extend Rogers even though statistically he was one of the best covermen in the NFL. Repeated attempts to trade him have lowered his value. Dan tipped his hand in pursuit of Cutler, he wants better than Campbell. He moves up to secure Jason's successor, lacking much draft pick firepower he trades the CB and TT is happy to oblige. Rogers is young and entering his prime. He needs a new contract soon but that can be accommodated.
Washington Redskins - Mark Sanchez - Dan wants better than Campbell. He moves up to get Jason's successor before the 49ers have a chance to grab him.
San Francisco 49ers - Everette Brown - Manny Lawson has thus far proven ineffective, and SF could use a better pass rusher. Coach Singletary knows linebackers, and he likes what he sees out of Brown on tape.
Buffalo Bills - Robert Ayers - The Bills could use a pass rush and better DE, Maybin is a little too slow and raw for them, Ayers has a lot of hype, and the Bills have bit on hype before.
Denver Broncos - Aaron Maybin - With the Packers next, the Broncos have to be strategic about the next two picks. They know the Packers are probably looking at the same players that they are, where is the biggest dropoff, pass rusher or line. They take the pass rusher.
#13 - Tyson Jackson, DE, 6'4", 295lb
The Broncos taking Maybin cleared the way for the Packers to take Jackson here. TT fills the position he's been snooping around in the offseason and he gets a good starting CB for his trading down trouble. Barnett is grinning ear to ear.
*trade* - Green Bay trades #41 to the NYG for #45 and #129
*trade* - Green Bay trades #45 and #129 to Cleveland for #50 and #104
#50 - Max Unger, C/G/RT, 6'5", 309lb
Max's arms are a little short to play LT, but he can play the other 4 positions well. He's a low error player that will facilitate the filling of the RT spot, whether by Colledge, Barbre, Sitton, or himself. TT gambles that he can trade down and pick up some value and still get him, and he is right.
#73 - Dorell Scott, NT/DE, 6'3", 315lb
In a recent interview, Scott has said that he was being looked at almost exclusively by 3-4 teams seeking a NT, having visited (or scheduled visits) with most of them. TT was the only GM present at Clemson's pro day. He fits the mold of a TT draft pick, a team leader and mentor to other players, with strong athletic ability.
#83 - Cody Brown, OLB, 6'2", 244lb
Short and undersized with real long arms and good enough speed, agility, and explosion. He was a very productive player in school but falls a but due to less than perfect size, plus he is of little use to 4-3 teams aside from situational rusher.
#104 - Chase Coffman, TE, 6'6", 244lb
TT has been sniffing around TE's all offseason. Has a foot injury and has been unable to work out, and he falls to the Packers here at the top of the 4th. His father Paul played for the Packers and was one of the Packer greats.
#109 - James Davis, RB, 5'11", 218lb
TT showed a lot of interest in Davis. We are going to need another back to bring to camp, Davis would have a solid chance to make the roster, especially if he can run back kicks.
#145 - Tony Fiametta, FB/H-Back, 6'0", 245lb
Quick FB with great hands and great blocking skills. He fits what MM likes to do on offense perfectly. Has the size and speed to be a good battering ram when a yard or two is needed. The FB is dying in the NFL, but not in GB where the FB gets a lot of use.
*trade* - Green Bay trades Al Harris to Buffalo for #147 - Buffalo is gearing up for a run and is in win now mode. TT discussed jumping ahead of Denver with them with Al as part of the package, they told him no but to call back later they might have interest. TT eliminates any sort of conflict that might arise from the acquisition of Rogers by immediately trading Al.
#147 - Henry Melton, OLB, 6'4", 269lb
Henry started his career as a RB, moving to DE eventually to play opposite Brian Orakpo. He showed very good athleticism at his pro day, which TT was present for.
#182 - Nader Abdallah, DE, 6'4", 292lb
Late bloomer that had a strong finish to his college career. Physical prototype at DE that will be developed.
#187 - Don Carey, CB, 5'11", 192lb
CB with good enough size and speed for TT that flashed impressive skills in the shrine game.
#218 - Jamarko Simmons, WR/H-Back/FB, 6'2", 231lb
Big strong WR with good wheels that hails from G. Jennings alma mater and broke several of his records, including receptions and single season yards.
Projected Depth Chart:
QB - Rodgers, Brohm, Flynn
RB - Jackson, Grant, Davis
FB - Hall, Fiametta
WR - Driver, Jennings, Nelson, Jones, Simmons
TE - Lee, Finley, Coffman
LT - Clifton, Colledge, Barbre
LG - Colledge, Preston, Barbre
C- Spitz, Preston
RG - Unger, Preston, Moll
RT - Sitton, Moll, Giacomini
WOLB - Poppinga, Brown, Melton
RDE - Jenkins, Scott, Malone
NT - Pickett, Scott, Harrell
LDE - Jackson, Harrell, Jolly
SOLB - Kampman, Thompson, Poppinga
WILB - Barnett, Chillar, Hawk
SILB - Hawk, Bishop, Poppinga
LCB - Rogers, Lee
NCB - Williams, Carey
FS - Collins, Rouse, Smith
SS - Bigby, Smith, Rouse
RCB - Woodson, Blackmon
K - Crosby
P - Unknown
LS - Jansen
Free Agency:
Additions:
Anthony Smith, FS/SS, 6'1", 200lb
TT's first FA signing, he brings experience in the scheme and is a player the coaches know.
Michael Montgomery, DE, 6'5", 275lb
After Carter visited
the Packers attention has turned to Montgomery, who has the right sized frame, though is a little slow and undersized for the DE position.Duke Preston, C/G/T, 6'5", 326lb
Versatile player brought in as a guy to compete at C, G, and RT, and at worst be a valuable player on the bench. He's very large compared to the rest of our lineman, yet has the agility to succeed in our blocking scheme if the coaches can get him to play up to his ability.
Subtractions:
Mark Tausher, RT
Mark is signed elsewhere prior to TT making an effort to retain him.
Colin Cole, DT
Cole signed with the Seahawks after rejecting the small offer from the Packers.
Projected 2010 compensatory picks: None
Draft:
Detroit Lions - Matthew Stafford - The bar has swung back to Stafford IMO. This pick is all about $$, I think that Stafford and his agent have to study the past history of drafts, and they will realize that he is losing a significant amount of money if he doesn't sign here. He could realistically fall all the way to #8, or beyond, if he does not take Detroit's offer. Detroit has to keep up with the Joneses, a QB is what they need, and sign and pick Stafford.
St. Louis - Eugene Monroe - The Rams IMO are set on a tackle. They need a tackle and a WR (in addition to basically every defensive position), the tackle is the safe pick here.
Kansas City - Brian Orakpo - Though many have Curry penciled in here, the fact remains that he plays linebacker, when cost is considered the DE/OLB becomes the more valuable pick. KC needs a pass rush in a very bad way.
Seattle - Jason Smith - IMO this pick is very important to a number of others down the line. While Sanchez seems like a good fit, there is that nasty thing known as a contract, I just can't see a top 5 QB backing up a 10M/yr QB who is under contract for 2 more years. Walter is closer to the end than Hass is, and franchise LT's are nearly as hard to find as franchise QB's.
Cleveland - Aaron Curry - At some point the BPA can't be ignored, I think that Curry's overall football IQ and ability to play ILB and OLB, makes him an ideal fit as a 2 gap 3-4 LB, which they play.
Cincinnati - Michael Crabtree - I think that they are looking to get rid of Ocho sooner rather than later. Crabtree here facilitates that process. I thought that this would be Andre's floor, but the Ocho situation complicates this.
Oakland - Andre Smith - Andre Smith was the best OT in college football last year, and Al likes tackles. He has drafted A LOT of them. If his tackles aren't the best (they aren't), be assured that Al wants to take a tackle.
Jacksonville Jaguars - BJ Raji - Jacksonville is in a tough spot, while I'm sure that they would love Sanchez, their staff is too close to the hot seat to take a guy that probably won't help them much in '09. I'm sure that they'd love to trade down, but unfortunately for them, the player on the board that teams want is a QB, and the team with the next pick is quite possibly the least likely team in the draft to actually take a QB. Their defense declined bad after Stroud left, Raji could pick up where he left off and get them back to dominating the defensive line of scrimmage. The positive test just gets tham a cheaper contract with him.
*trade* - Green Bay trades #9 to the Washington Redskins for #13 and Carlos Rogers.
Trade Acquisition - Carlos Rogers, CB, 6'0", 190
There has been talk all offseason that he has been on the block, including as part of trade compensation for Cutler. Snyder made his bed with Smoot and Hall, he can't afford to extend Rogers even though statistically he was one of the best covermen in the NFL. Repeated attempts to trade him have lowered his value. Dan tipped his hand in pursuit of Cutler, he wants better than Campbell. He moves up to secure Jason's successor, lacking much draft pick firepower he trades the CB and TT is happy to oblige. Rogers is young and entering his prime. He needs a new contract soon but that can be accommodated.
Washington Redskins - Mark Sanchez - Dan wants better than Campbell. He moves up to get Jason's successor before the 49ers have a chance to grab him.
San Francisco 49ers - Everette Brown - Manny Lawson has thus far proven ineffective, and SF could use a better pass rusher. Coach Singletary knows linebackers, and he likes what he sees out of Brown on tape.
Buffalo Bills - Robert Ayers - The Bills could use a pass rush and better DE, Maybin is a little too slow and raw for them, Ayers has a lot of hype, and the Bills have bit on hype before.
Denver Broncos - Aaron Maybin - With the Packers next, the Broncos have to be strategic about the next two picks. They know the Packers are probably looking at the same players that they are, where is the biggest dropoff, pass rusher or line. They take the pass rusher.
#13 - Tyson Jackson, DE, 6'4", 295lb
The Broncos taking Maybin cleared the way for the Packers to take Jackson here. TT fills the position he's been snooping around in the offseason and he gets a good starting CB for his trading down trouble. Barnett is grinning ear to ear.
*trade* - Green Bay trades #41 to the NYG for #45 and #129
*trade* - Green Bay trades #45 and #129 to Cleveland for #50 and #104
#50 - Max Unger, C/G/RT, 6'5", 309lb
Max's arms are a little short to play LT, but he can play the other 4 positions well. He's a low error player that will facilitate the filling of the RT spot, whether by Colledge, Barbre, Sitton, or himself. TT gambles that he can trade down and pick up some value and still get him, and he is right.
#73 - Dorell Scott, NT/DE, 6'3", 315lb
In a recent interview, Scott has said that he was being looked at almost exclusively by 3-4 teams seeking a NT, having visited (or scheduled visits) with most of them. TT was the only GM present at Clemson's pro day. He fits the mold of a TT draft pick, a team leader and mentor to other players, with strong athletic ability.
#83 - Cody Brown, OLB, 6'2", 244lb
Short and undersized with real long arms and good enough speed, agility, and explosion. He was a very productive player in school but falls a but due to less than perfect size, plus he is of little use to 4-3 teams aside from situational rusher.
#104 - Chase Coffman, TE, 6'6", 244lb
TT has been sniffing around TE's all offseason. Has a foot injury and has been unable to work out, and he falls to the Packers here at the top of the 4th. His father Paul played for the Packers and was one of the Packer greats.
#109 - James Davis, RB, 5'11", 218lb
TT showed a lot of interest in Davis. We are going to need another back to bring to camp, Davis would have a solid chance to make the roster, especially if he can run back kicks.
#145 - Tony Fiametta, FB/H-Back, 6'0", 245lb
Quick FB with great hands and great blocking skills. He fits what MM likes to do on offense perfectly. Has the size and speed to be a good battering ram when a yard or two is needed. The FB is dying in the NFL, but not in GB where the FB gets a lot of use.
*trade* - Green Bay trades Al Harris to Buffalo for #147 - Buffalo is gearing up for a run and is in win now mode. TT discussed jumping ahead of Denver with them with Al as part of the package, they told him no but to call back later they might have interest. TT eliminates any sort of conflict that might arise from the acquisition of Rogers by immediately trading Al.
#147 - Henry Melton, OLB, 6'4", 269lb
Henry started his career as a RB, moving to DE eventually to play opposite Brian Orakpo. He showed very good athleticism at his pro day, which TT was present for.
#182 - Nader Abdallah, DE, 6'4", 292lb
Late bloomer that had a strong finish to his college career. Physical prototype at DE that will be developed.
#187 - Don Carey, CB, 5'11", 192lb
CB with good enough size and speed for TT that flashed impressive skills in the shrine game.
#218 - Jamarko Simmons, WR/H-Back/FB, 6'2", 231lb
Big strong WR with good wheels that hails from G. Jennings alma mater and broke several of his records, including receptions and single season yards.
Projected Depth Chart:
QB - Rodgers, Brohm, Flynn
RB - Jackson, Grant, Davis
FB - Hall, Fiametta
WR - Driver, Jennings, Nelson, Jones, Simmons
TE - Lee, Finley, Coffman
LT - Clifton, Colledge, Barbre
LG - Colledge, Preston, Barbre
C- Spitz, Preston
RG - Unger, Preston, Moll
RT - Sitton, Moll, Giacomini
WOLB - Poppinga, Brown, Melton
RDE - Jenkins, Scott, Malone
NT - Pickett, Scott, Harrell
LDE - Jackson, Harrell, Jolly
SOLB - Kampman, Thompson, Poppinga
WILB - Barnett, Chillar, Hawk
SILB - Hawk, Bishop, Poppinga
LCB - Rogers, Lee
NCB - Williams, Carey
FS - Collins, Rouse, Smith
SS - Bigby, Smith, Rouse
RCB - Woodson, Blackmon
K - Crosby
P - Unknown
LS - Jansen
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