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My guys, my dream draft. Most will hate it. But, If I had my way, this is how it would go. Values based off Brandt, Gosselin, Mayock, and NFLDS.
Note - Keep in mind, TT in 2005 did absolutely nothing about our greatest "needs" until the 7th round.
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.
Tory Humphrey, TE/H-Back, 6'2", 255lb
Tory is brought back at a lower rate than the RFA tag after a few weeks of being a FA. He's definitely not guaranteed a roster spot in the fall, but bringing him back allows for less of a sense of urgency to add a 3rd TE in the draft.
Vonnie Holiday, DE, 6'5", 285lb
Vonnie still has some high end gas left in the tank. He signs for two years at an affordable rate after the draft. TT brings him back home to GB.
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 - I think Matt signs here. They are darn close to a deal.
St. Louis - Jason Smith - The Rams are feinting interest in Sanchez. Hooey, they want a OT. It's between J. Smith and Monroe, I think that Smith will take the better deal having been through this, I think that KC want's Monroe more and he wants KC more.
Kansas City - Eugene Monroe - I think they trade down unless Monroe is on the board, or take Jackson if they can't. I think that Eugene is their true target, Pioli has been all about the good ol boy's club this offseason, and part of the club, Groh, coached Eugene.
Seattle - Michael Crabtree - Crabs has too much diva for having done nothing in the NFL. Kid's a bust waiting to happen, Seattle doesn't care, his tape is great.
Cleveland - Tyson Jackson - Linebacker vs. Lineman at #5 money. No contest. They could use an elite 5 tech.
*trade* Cincinnati trades #6 to Washington for #13 and Carlos Rodgers.
Washington - Mark Sanchez - It's pretty clear, the damage is done, Campbell is PO'ed, this isn't going to work in '09, Dan needs a new QB. Dan starts making this offer at #3, Cincy is the first team that bites. There is no way to mend the fences with Jason, however they immediately put him up for sale and come grab Mark.
Oakland - Andre Smith - Two things are well known with Al Davis. He loves speed. And he knows a good football player when he sees one. He puts on the tape of Andre, and sees one.
*trade* the Jacksonville Jaguars trade #8 to the Houston Texans for #15 and #77
Houston - Aaron Curry - Houston trades up to nab the best LB in the draft.
*trade* the Green Bay Packers trade #9 to the Denver Broncos for #12 and #114
Denver Broncos - BJ Raji - Denver calls with a pitiful offer; hey maybe they don't want that NT all that much. TT bites. We don't.
San Francisco 49ers - Jeremy Maclin - The 49ers have needs here and there, but they could really use a young stud to pair with Josh Morgan to make up their WR corps of the future.
Buffalo Bills - Brian Orakpo - Bills fans are floored, amazed, excited, and thrilled that 'Rak falls to them, and Buffalo management bites.
#12 - Knowshon Moreno, RB, 5'11", 217lb
Knowshon literally is the perfect running back prospect, minus his long speed. Blocking, catching, character, leadership, competitiveness, slipping every tackle, and downright nose for the endzone. TT can see it, sense it, his "it" will transfer to the pro level, Knowshon, along with Rodgers, Colledge, Jennings, and Finley, completes the QB, LT, RB, WR, TE formula for dominance, this young core is ready to shred the NFL for a decade. Knowshon is the "over the hump" player that completes it. MM drools over a back that is such a factor in the running and passing game. This years first sucks. Knowshon is a very safe pick. The kid is too much of a natural to not be good.
*trade* Green Bay trades #41 to New York for #45 and #151.
#45 - Louis Delmas, FS/SS, 6'0", 202lb
With Hood, English, Barwin, and Unger off the board, TT trades down a hair to a team looking for a WR, and picks up the best S in this class. Louis oozes confidence and leadership, side by side with the rest of the safety class, Louis looks to be on a different level on the field. Even though he comes from a small school.
*trade* - TT trades #73 to Tampa for #81, #155, and #229
#81 - TJ Lang, OG, 6'4", 316lb
With Gerald Cadogan off the board, TT trades down and takes his highest rated lineman available. Lang screams TT lineman. He's a 4 position lineman, so will allow Colledge or Sitton to move to RT if Barbre, Moll, or Breno don't step up, if Lang doesn't win the RT spot outright.
#83 - Jason Williams, OLB, 6'1", 241lb
I'm a big fan of his, he's pretty much a poor man's Clay Matthews. The scheme he played in makes his experience very similar to a 3-4 OLB. Outstanding athleticism, he started as a S and moved to LB. Can cover better than the average 3-4 OLB prospect. Time in gymnastics has made him a very flexible player with good body control and bend. TT wants to trade this pick down, but feels that Jason is a steal here, he thought real hard about him where he took Lang.
#109 - Everette Pedescleaux, DE, 6'6", 305lb
Everette had character issues long in the past, but he learned from his mistakes and TT gives him a chance. Superior frame and athleticism, Jarron Gilbert has nothing on Everette. Everette has the physical ability to dominate at the next level.
#114 - Tony Fiammetta, 6'0", 245lb
With Morrah and Veikune off the board here, TT goes with Tony. Tony is the perfect WCO FB, hands, blocking ability, and fast. MM has lots of uses for a guy like Tony. One of Hall or Kuhn will need a new job. TT makes a serious commitment to running the ball this offseason.
#145 - Sammie Lee Hill, NT, 6'4", 329
I'm projecting Sammie to fall a bit here. Problem with him is, he might need a year on the PS, that can't happen until at least the 5th round. Teams are hesitant to take him before then. He's got the size and athleticism, but is very raw.
#151 - Joel Bell, OT, 6'7", 315
Joel is this year's entry in the TT 4th-5th round athletic, high upside small school lineman group. He too screams TT lineman prospect all around, Joel was meant to be a Packer.
#155 - Henry Melton, OLB, 6'4", 269lb
Melton isn't quite as well known as his more famous teammate, but is almost every bit as athletic. A recent covert to the defensive side of the ball, he started his career as a RB.
#182 - Eron Riley, WR, 6'3", 206lb
Heyward-Bey is a first rounder for being 6'0"+ and running a 4.3. Eron is 6'3" and runs a 4.29. Plus he was darn good and productive in school, Moreso than Darrius. Sucks for him that he went to Duke. At least TT got a chance to see him when he took a look at Paulus.
#187 - Pannel Egboh, DE, 6'6", 276lb
Needs to gain about 10 pounds, but great frame and good speed and athleticism. Possibly underrated by being a better 3-4 fit than 4-3 fit, plus he has 3-4 experience from earlier in his career when Stanford ran a 3-4.
#218 - Antonio Dixon, NT, 6'3", 324lb
Battled a number of injuries through his career. An underrated prospect that would most likely be considered considerably higher if he stayed healthy. Will push for the #2 spot or a PS spot.
#229 - Jason McCourty, 5'10", 193lb
Kids a little short, but he has hops and can fly (4.30), his cone is sick (6.67). The tools are there. TT visited with him, has interest, and takes a flier on him.
Note - Keep in mind, TT in 2005 did absolutely nothing about our greatest "needs" until the 7th round.
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.
Tory Humphrey, TE/H-Back, 6'2", 255lb
Tory is brought back at a lower rate than the RFA tag after a few weeks of being a FA. He's definitely not guaranteed a roster spot in the fall, but bringing him back allows for less of a sense of urgency to add a 3rd TE in the draft.
Vonnie Holiday, DE, 6'5", 285lb
Vonnie still has some high end gas left in the tank. He signs for two years at an affordable rate after the draft. TT brings him back home to GB.
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 - I think Matt signs here. They are darn close to a deal.
St. Louis - Jason Smith - The Rams are feinting interest in Sanchez. Hooey, they want a OT. It's between J. Smith and Monroe, I think that Smith will take the better deal having been through this, I think that KC want's Monroe more and he wants KC more.
Kansas City - Eugene Monroe - I think they trade down unless Monroe is on the board, or take Jackson if they can't. I think that Eugene is their true target, Pioli has been all about the good ol boy's club this offseason, and part of the club, Groh, coached Eugene.
Seattle - Michael Crabtree - Crabs has too much diva for having done nothing in the NFL. Kid's a bust waiting to happen, Seattle doesn't care, his tape is great.
Cleveland - Tyson Jackson - Linebacker vs. Lineman at #5 money. No contest. They could use an elite 5 tech.
*trade* Cincinnati trades #6 to Washington for #13 and Carlos Rodgers.
Washington - Mark Sanchez - It's pretty clear, the damage is done, Campbell is PO'ed, this isn't going to work in '09, Dan needs a new QB. Dan starts making this offer at #3, Cincy is the first team that bites. There is no way to mend the fences with Jason, however they immediately put him up for sale and come grab Mark.
Oakland - Andre Smith - Two things are well known with Al Davis. He loves speed. And he knows a good football player when he sees one. He puts on the tape of Andre, and sees one.
*trade* the Jacksonville Jaguars trade #8 to the Houston Texans for #15 and #77
Houston - Aaron Curry - Houston trades up to nab the best LB in the draft.
*trade* the Green Bay Packers trade #9 to the Denver Broncos for #12 and #114
Denver Broncos - BJ Raji - Denver calls with a pitiful offer; hey maybe they don't want that NT all that much. TT bites. We don't.
San Francisco 49ers - Jeremy Maclin - The 49ers have needs here and there, but they could really use a young stud to pair with Josh Morgan to make up their WR corps of the future.
Buffalo Bills - Brian Orakpo - Bills fans are floored, amazed, excited, and thrilled that 'Rak falls to them, and Buffalo management bites.
#12 - Knowshon Moreno, RB, 5'11", 217lb
Knowshon literally is the perfect running back prospect, minus his long speed. Blocking, catching, character, leadership, competitiveness, slipping every tackle, and downright nose for the endzone. TT can see it, sense it, his "it" will transfer to the pro level, Knowshon, along with Rodgers, Colledge, Jennings, and Finley, completes the QB, LT, RB, WR, TE formula for dominance, this young core is ready to shred the NFL for a decade. Knowshon is the "over the hump" player that completes it. MM drools over a back that is such a factor in the running and passing game. This years first sucks. Knowshon is a very safe pick. The kid is too much of a natural to not be good.
*trade* Green Bay trades #41 to New York for #45 and #151.
#45 - Louis Delmas, FS/SS, 6'0", 202lb
With Hood, English, Barwin, and Unger off the board, TT trades down a hair to a team looking for a WR, and picks up the best S in this class. Louis oozes confidence and leadership, side by side with the rest of the safety class, Louis looks to be on a different level on the field. Even though he comes from a small school.
*trade* - TT trades #73 to Tampa for #81, #155, and #229
#81 - TJ Lang, OG, 6'4", 316lb
With Gerald Cadogan off the board, TT trades down and takes his highest rated lineman available. Lang screams TT lineman. He's a 4 position lineman, so will allow Colledge or Sitton to move to RT if Barbre, Moll, or Breno don't step up, if Lang doesn't win the RT spot outright.
#83 - Jason Williams, OLB, 6'1", 241lb
I'm a big fan of his, he's pretty much a poor man's Clay Matthews. The scheme he played in makes his experience very similar to a 3-4 OLB. Outstanding athleticism, he started as a S and moved to LB. Can cover better than the average 3-4 OLB prospect. Time in gymnastics has made him a very flexible player with good body control and bend. TT wants to trade this pick down, but feels that Jason is a steal here, he thought real hard about him where he took Lang.
#109 - Everette Pedescleaux, DE, 6'6", 305lb
Everette had character issues long in the past, but he learned from his mistakes and TT gives him a chance. Superior frame and athleticism, Jarron Gilbert has nothing on Everette. Everette has the physical ability to dominate at the next level.
#114 - Tony Fiammetta, 6'0", 245lb
With Morrah and Veikune off the board here, TT goes with Tony. Tony is the perfect WCO FB, hands, blocking ability, and fast. MM has lots of uses for a guy like Tony. One of Hall or Kuhn will need a new job. TT makes a serious commitment to running the ball this offseason.
#145 - Sammie Lee Hill, NT, 6'4", 329
I'm projecting Sammie to fall a bit here. Problem with him is, he might need a year on the PS, that can't happen until at least the 5th round. Teams are hesitant to take him before then. He's got the size and athleticism, but is very raw.
#151 - Joel Bell, OT, 6'7", 315
Joel is this year's entry in the TT 4th-5th round athletic, high upside small school lineman group. He too screams TT lineman prospect all around, Joel was meant to be a Packer.
#155 - Henry Melton, OLB, 6'4", 269lb
Melton isn't quite as well known as his more famous teammate, but is almost every bit as athletic. A recent covert to the defensive side of the ball, he started his career as a RB.
#182 - Eron Riley, WR, 6'3", 206lb
Heyward-Bey is a first rounder for being 6'0"+ and running a 4.3. Eron is 6'3" and runs a 4.29. Plus he was darn good and productive in school, Moreso than Darrius. Sucks for him that he went to Duke. At least TT got a chance to see him when he took a look at Paulus.
#187 - Pannel Egboh, DE, 6'6", 276lb
Needs to gain about 10 pounds, but great frame and good speed and athleticism. Possibly underrated by being a better 3-4 fit than 4-3 fit, plus he has 3-4 experience from earlier in his career when Stanford ran a 3-4.
#218 - Antonio Dixon, NT, 6'3", 324lb
Battled a number of injuries through his career. An underrated prospect that would most likely be considered considerably higher if he stayed healthy. Will push for the #2 spot or a PS spot.
#229 - Jason McCourty, 5'10", 193lb
Kids a little short, but he has hops and can fly (4.30), his cone is sick (6.67). The tools are there. TT visited with him, has interest, and takes a flier on him.
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