Homer wish list

[i_am_the_swammi]

Thought I'd get something going here, just to give everyone a feel for what my home team is looking for via draft/free agency. Might be cool to keep a running total.

 

Eagles:

 

1. CB/KR -- they have given Lito Sheppard the thumbs-up to seek a trade, and it has been no secret they have been less-than-thrilled with his injury-prone status over the last several years. Sheldon Brown was also caught up in a training camp battle last year with Will James for the other starting spot, so there is every liklihood they will be looking to address this position.

 

2. TE: while they franchised LJ Smith, it is obviously a one-year fix to a long-term need. Look for them to draft a solid, pass-catching TE that will fill the spot for years to come, or to pick one up in free agency in 2009.

 

3. OL: begininning to age a tad, with Runyan perhaps in his final year. If a solid OL is there for the taking in round 1, they may nab him.

 

4. DE: they missed big with Darrien Howard, and Kearse will likely be cut shortly. While Trent Cole was a huge surprise, they still need to pressure the QB from both sides to protect an aging secondary.

 

5. S: Just how much time, and how effective, can a 34-year-old Brian Dawkins be? This could be his final season, with no heir apparent.

 

Free agent Rumblings:

 

1. Andre Davis, HOU, WR: would add depth to the WR corps, and instantly solve their KR/PR woes.

2. Assante Samuel, NE, CB: while reported in a number of places that PHI might have interest, I doubt they empty the bank here.

3. Donte Stallworth, NE, WR: knows the system, and when healthy, sparked with McNabb during his only season here.

4. Mushin Muhammad, CHI, WR: the possession WR they so badly need in the red zone.

[forever in debt to mo lewis]

Thought I'd get something going here, just to give everyone a feel for what my home team is looking for via draft/free agency. Might be cool to keep a running total.

 

Eagles:

 

1. CB/KR -- they have given Lito Sheppard the thumbs-up to seek a trade, and it has been no secret they have been less-than-thrilled with his injury-prone status over the last several years. Sheldon Brown was also caught up in a training camp battle last year with Will James for the other starting spot, so there is every liklihood they will be looking to address this position.

 

2. TE: while they franchised LJ Smith, it is obviously a one-year fix to a long-term need. Look for them to draft a solid, pass-catching TE that will fill the spot for years to come, or to pick one up in free agency in 2009.

 

3. OL: begininning to age a tad, with Runyan perhaps in his final year. If a solid OL is there for the taking in round 1, they may nab him.

 

4. DE: they missed big with Darrien Howard, and Kearse will likely be cut shortly. While Trent Cole was a huge surprise, they still need to pressure the QB from both sides to protect an aging secondary.

 

5. S: Just how much time, and how effective, can a 34-year-old Brian Dawkins be? This could be his final season, with no heir apparent.

 

Free agent Rumblings:

 

1. Andre Davis, HOU, WR: would add depth to the WR corps, and instantly solve their KR/PR woes.

2. Assante Samuel, NE, CB: while reported in a number of places that PHI might have interest, I doubt they empty the bank here.

3. Donte Stallworth, NE, WR: knows the system, and when healthy, sparked with McNabb during his only season here.

4. Mushin Muhammad, CHI, WR: the possession WR they so badly need in the red zone.

 

wouldnt mind taking lito sheppard off your hands

[gilthorp]

Can I write a novella here?

 

1. A new starting OG and a new starting OT. Faneca could be a quick fix, not sure how they tackle the OT problem.

2. Draft a CB so you can move Tillman to the FS spot, and allow McGowan and Manning to be SS/Nickle players only.

3. Long term solution at QB but they are jinxed there.

4. DT depth--they have nobody that can stay healthy.

5. Find a group of WR's that can make a difference--losing Mush is a great start here, when they lose Berrian they are going to expect Hester to move into that #1 role, but they need to draft a WR in the first 3 rounds this year.

6. Find a RB that can play and not be a cancer on the team.

 

The Bears have way too many needs to address in one year, but if I'm running the team, here's what I do.

 

Free agency: get Faneca and a WR, and someone on the defensive line....maybe a RB, I don't know.

Draft: First round: OL--Second Round CB or WR--Third Round CB or WR--Fourth Round RB, Fifth Round QB or WR

 

They should wait to grab a QB until next year, let Orton run the team and see what he can do. Draft linemen like crazy, that's what they need more than anything.

[Savage Beatings]

For the Vikings:

 

1. QB - Tarvaris Jackson made some improvements towards the end of last season, but I would still like a good (not great, but at least good) Veteran QB for security. I'd also like to see them go for another rookie QB in the draft (even though their aren't too many to go around this year).

 

1. WR - I really like Sidney Rice and even Aundrae Allison... Bobby Wade is serviceable, but we still need a really talented Veteran WR to pull this Corps together.

 

1. DE - Probably the toughest spot to fill IMHO. The Vikes haven't had a decent rush on opposing QB's in years.

 

2. S - Not as pressing of a need, and a bit easier to fill this spot... still we need some help in the Secondary for the future. Dwight Smith is gone. Doss is no good. Sharper is getting up there in age.

 

3. OG/OT - The right side of the Vikigns O-line still needs a lot of help.

 

4. TE - Visanthe Shiancoe is a joke. Kleinsasser is ok, but isn't really suited for the WC Offense.

 

5. DT - The Williams boys are the best in teh league, but they aren't getting any younger. We need to look for their future replacements now.

[i_am_the_swammi]

wouldnt mind taking lito sheppard off your hands

 

He just completed Year 1 of a brand-new 5-year deal the Eagles gave him...now he wants it renegotiated, because (1) he knows Samuel is going to blow the doors off the standard CB deal and (2) there is more cap room than ever for teams to pony up.

 

He may end up getting cut, a la T.O, if he keeps flapping his gums....dissenters have had little success in the Philly locker room (see Trotter in 2004, T.O in 2006).

[Goopster24]

2. Draft a CB so you can move Tillman to the FS spot, and allow McGowan and Manning to be SS/Nickle players only.

 

Has this been talked about? This must be wishful thinking...

 

Faneca looks nice and looks realistic too, especially after they cut Brown and Miller.

 

Turner would be the icing but that is too big of a splash.

[Pope Flick]

Peyton Manning, Steve Smith, Reggie Wayne and Ladanian Tomlinson. Draft McFadden to back him up.

 

For starters....

[irish]

Peyton Manning, Steve Smith, Reggie Wayne and Ladanian Tomlinson. Draft McFadden to back him up.

 

For starters....

 

Peyton's a bust, Steve Smith is a midget that lives in munchkin city, Reggie Wayne is only decent because his brother John has threatened everyone's life and LT is washed up. McFadden's not a bad start though.

[Cowboyz1]

Cowboys

 

1. Resign Barber and Adams

2. Get a 3rd and 4th CB I don't want to see Nate Jones on field, Reeves showed progress but I would like to see another solid draft pick or two here.

3. Get a RB to spell Barber. Jones, Stewart or someone like that.

4. Draft a couple of speed recievers. Jackson, Manningham (though his 40 time was not helpful) or that Early kid from LSU.

 

 

That should do it. Superbowl here we come..............

[Donutrun Jellies]

Draft linemen like crazy, that's what they need more than anything.

Now, don't be steeeeeelering Pittsburgh's strategy.

 

OL - Egad. Needs immediate attention -- I'd love a free agent veteran (Faneca? oh, right. Dang) and a couple up'n'comers in the draft.

QB - happy with Big Ben & Charlie Batch for now ...

RB - wouldn't mind some additional depth.

WR - love to add a burner, maybe a burner with size, preferably a burner with size and four hands soaked in stickem ... Moss? That'd be weird.

TE - Heath'll do for now.

DEF - A ferocious pass rushing DE would be sweeeet, but unlikely. I'd take depth all around in the draft.

ST - Okay, so maybe the burner with size and four hands can return kicks/punts as well ...

 

Draft: OL, OL, DE, WR, CB, LB

[gilthorp]

Has this been talked about? This must be wishful thinking...

 

Faneca looks nice and looks realistic too, especially after they cut Brown and Miller.

 

Turner would be the icing but that is too big of a splash.

 

Wishful thinking, but smart. He's the only DB that can really make plays with his speed and would be a perfect FS in Lovie's tampa 2.

 

They like him so much as a guy that can play the whole game against a stud WR, even though he'll get burned. But, their SS/FS situation is really a problem that must be addressed. Brown gets hurt, Archuleta is really bad, Manning is dumb, and McGowan is a one dimensional run stuffer and a liabilty in pass coverage.

 

I think they make a big push for Faneca.

 

Today, they locked up Desmond Clark because he's a team player, after doing the same for Alex Brown for the same reasons. IF they get Faneca, they'll most likely go with Tait and St. Clair at the OT's, and hopefully the 2nd year kid from BC can beat out Garza.

 

OL/WR/CB is how I see their first three rounds.

[isleseeya]

That NY Giants find a way to win a super bowl and along the way Eli Manning ,develops into a mistake free quarterback and leader who finds a way to win a big game or two ....

 

On 2nd thought , I am good

Edited February 25, 2008 by isleseeya

[Donutrun Jellies]

That NY Giants find a way to win a super bowl and along the way Eli Manning ,develops into a mistake free quarterback and leader who finds a way to win a big game or two ....

 

On 2nd thought , I am good

Nicely played. You earned that.

[jaxfactor]

That NY Giants find a way to win a super bowl and along the way Eli Manning ,develops into a mistake free quarterback and leader who finds a way to win a big game or two ....

 

On 2nd thought , I am good

 

 

Very nice! You will, however, be losing Gibril Wilson to the Jags. The local newspaper is all over him so it must be true.

[policyvote]

Oh man, how long have you got to read this? Okay, here we go . . .

 

1. CB (KR) -- Corner was an iffy spot for the Lions last year, with oft-injured Fernando Bryant by far the best player . . . and he got injured. Stanley Wilson proved that his straight-ahead speed is pretty much all he's got. IIRC, he may not even be back. Travis Fisher made some plays out of the nickel spot, but was ineffective as a starter. That's it. Oh, did I mention Bryant has demanded his release? If Bryant isn't back, the Lions have 0 starters and 1 capable backup on the roster. I know the Tampa 2 devalues the pure cover corner, but right now they need to draft a prospect in the first three rounds--maybe two--and trade for a veteran. The Lions also have no dangerous (or even consistent) return man, so if one of the drafted corners is a capable return guy, that'd be sweet.

 

1b. CB (KR) -- see above. The cornerback position really is at Defcon 1 status, though the Lions will probably not look at Samuel, for a variety of reasons.

 

2. MLB -- The Lions have been playing with like seven natural weakside 'backers shuffling around out-of-position for years . . . that looks to be over now. The Lions were the first to talk to Al Wilson, and it is rumored they are sniffing around Johnathon Vilma. They almost certainly would prefer a firey veteran leader here, unless they trade down/reach for Dan Connor. I wanted Patrick Willis last year, but . . .

 

3. RB -- I personally think that offensive line is a bigger need, but the Lions' front office doesn't appear to agree with me. Kevin Jones is hurt again, and though he's supposed to be ready for training camp the Lions cannot in good consience assume he'll be carrying a 16-game load this year. T.J. Duckett, who was VERY effective late last year. (and a hometown favorite), currently doesn't have a contract. Tatum Bell was ceremoniously benched as soon as KJ got healthy last year, but for reasons unknown to me, rumor has it the staff might yet make overtures to see if he'll come back. Brian Calhoun has never been healthy enough to see the field, and I'll be suprised if he makes the roster. A third- or fourth- round pick spent in this deep draft for RBs wouldn't surprise me in the least.

 

4. OL -- If Damien Woody is re-signed, it will be because he was a shockingly effective right tackle late in the season. If he isn't, then the Lions need to sign or draft an immediate starter. RG right now is slotted to be a platoon of a Stephen Peterman and Frank Davis, who've you've never heard of for fairly good reason. LT Jeff Backus has proven that as tough and hard-working as he is, he's just not good enough. I would like to see him replaced, but the new offensive coordinator (who was last year's OL coach) says he's pleased as punch with every spot except RT.

 

Peace

policy

Edited February 25, 2008 by policyvote

[muck]

NOTE: In rounds two through seven, the four teams that finished 4-12 last season — Atlanta, Oakland, Kansas City and the New York Jets — will rotate positions. So the Chiefs will have the fourth pick of the second round, the third pick in the third round and sixth pick in the fourth round. Also, the Chiefs have 10 picks in the draft, owning an additional pick in the fifth round from Miami (for quarterback Trent Green); in the sixth round from Tampa Bay (for running back Michael Bennett); and in the seventh round from the New York Giants (for kicker Lawrence Tynes).

 

KC's picks:

 

1.05 -- OT (possibly DL, CB or QB)

2.04 -- CB (possibly DL, QB or speedy WR)

3.03 -- DL (possibly OL, QB or speedy WR)

4.06 -- QB (possibly OL, DL, speedy WR or LB)

5.01 -- OL (possibly DL, speedy WR, LB or CB) -- from MIA

5.05 -- speedy WR (possibly OL, DL, LB or CB)

6.05 -- CB (possibly OL, DL or LB)

6.20 -- LB (possibly OL or DL) -- from TB

7.05 -- DL (possibly OL or TE)

7.32 -- OL -- from NYG

 

So, assuming KC keeps all of its 10 picks, I'm hoping for:

Offense -- three linemen, fast WR, QB

Defense -- two linemen, two CBs, LB

 

NOTE: According to this blurb, KC willhave another draft pick that is not accounted for above.

Edited February 25, 2008 by muck

[BeeR]

Colts:

 

1 - D

2 - OL

3 thru last: D and more D.

 

Generally I guess best avail, but would lean to a DE who can actually stop the run as well.

 

OK also a WR project wouldn't hurt. God only knows what Harrison's deal is and looks like he is finally showing his age - Gonzo is fine but not sure about him as a WR2, if Harrison is indeed on the way out. And after these 3 it gets pretty ugly.

 

Course a backup QB who is in fact a legit QB would be nice, but that's down the list as they're likely screwed in the event of Manning going down anyway.

[Seahawks21]

Seahawks

 

1. RB---Preferably Jonathan Stewart

 

2. G---You will never be as good as you can be if your guards are the worst position on your football team.

 

3. TE---The kid from USC would be nice, but I don't want him in the 1st. I would prefer taking a RB in the first then nabbing Carlson from ND in the 2nd.

 

4. WR---Branch is a joke, Bobby is about done, we need some speed.

 

5. DT---More beef is almost always needed in Seattle, especially when the other front 7 positions are so small

[PSULions]

Panthers:

 

Draft

 

1.13 - Either Ryan Clady, OT or Rashard Mendenhall, RB - to shore up our line and move Wharton to OG or give us the bruising back that can run it between the tackles.

 

2.13 - OT or DL - to help either the OL or get a DE to help Peppers on the other side.

 

3.13 - S or WR

 

FAs - Help with a S, WR or RB. The FA list will shape our needs for the draft, so as things shape up in March I may update my wish list of the Panthers, but I would be really excited to grab Mendenhall at 1.13 and he should be there for us based on the Mock's that I have seen.

[justin]

Ravens:

1. QB

2. QB

3. QB

4. QB

 

Any questions?

 

But seriously, aside from QB being the #1 need, the secondary is getting older and I'd look for the team to get some young help at CB.

CB - Rolle has health issues, and while he has had some pretty good years in the league, his better days are long gone. I'd look for help via draft here.

Depends on who is available, but I could see the Ravens going QB or CB in the 1st round.

OL - Ravens have drafted several OLmen in the draft early the past few years. It's been part of a plan to deal with Ogden's retirement. They should be in good shape as they have a formadble core. That being said, they can always use help, but not their most pressing need.

Edited February 26, 2008 by justin

[policyvote]

1. CB (KR) -- Corner was an iffy spot for the Lions last year, with oft-injured Fernando Bryant by far the best player . . . and he got injured. Stanley Wilson proved that his straight-ahead speed is pretty much all he's got. IIRC, he may not even be back. Travis Fisher made some plays out of the nickel spot, but was ineffective as a starter. That's it. Oh, did I mention Bryant has demanded his release? If Bryant isn't back, the Lions have 0 starters and 1 capable backup on the roster. I know the Tampa 2 devalues the pure cover corner, but right now they need to draft a prospect in the first three rounds--maybe two--and trade for a veteran. The Lions also have no dangerous (or even consistent) return man, so if one of the drafted corners is a capable return guy, that'd be sweet.

 

1b. CB (KR) -- see above. The cornerback position really is at Defcon 1 status, though the Lions will probably not look at Samuel, for a variety of reasons.

 

The Lions granted Bryant his release today. As of this writing, they have exactly one cornerback under contract--the abovementioned Stanley Wilson. Travis Fisher and Keith Smith, who are both totally pedestrian, are UFAs who might be brought back or not. It's rumored that Brian Kelly, a free agent himself, will be brought in ASAP. A Tampa 2 vet from actual Tampa, and a guy who Rod Marinelli, the DC Joe Barry, and the new DB coach (forgot his name) have coached in the recent past. That leaves us with one marginal starter and an okay backup. I still think we draft one, if not two CBs in the first three rounds.

 

Peace

policy

[i_am_the_swammi]

Eagles Update:

 

Rumors are flying that the Eagles are indeed going to make a real run at Assante Samuel (a deal in the neighborhood of 5 years, $55M). if they can land him at this price, Sheppard would be traded.

 

Also on the radar is Gibril(?) Wilson....if they could land both of these DBs, and address the DE with their 19th pick in the draft (or package that pick with Sheppard to move up into the top-5 to get Long), it would be a wildly successful offseason.

[forever in debt to mo lewis]

Eagles Update:

 

Rumors are flying that the Eagles are indeed going to make a real run at Assante Samuel (a deal in the neighborhood of 5 years, $55M). if they can land him at this price, Sheppard would be traded.

 

Also on the radar is Gibril(?) Wilson....if they could land both of these DBs, and address the DE with their 19th pick in the draft (or package that pick with Sheppard to move up into the top-5 to get Long), it would be a wildly successful offseason.

 

The Eagles, who were last in the NFL in turnovers created in 2007, are expected to pursue Asante Samuel in free agency. If they land him, it could open the door for trade talks between the Patriots and Eagles on cornerback Lito Sheppard.

[The Irish Doggy]

Bengals in order of priority:

 

1) DE: The Bengals have no pass rush and will likely lose Justin Smith to free agency.

 

2) OLB: They need a playmaker on the outside and will hopefully sign leading tackler Landon Johnson back to the team.

 

3) DT: Got to get tougher up the middle.

 

4) TE: Especially if Chad leaves, they need someone who can catch. Veteran Reggie Kelly is primarily a blocker.

 

5) OL: Decimated by injuries last year. IF Big Willie Anderson and Levi Jones are back healthy, the tackle spot is fine. They sure could use a pulling guard however. Letting Steinbach go really hurt the run game. Maybe look for a center again if the team has lost confidence in Ghiaciuc .

 

6) RB: Have to get some speed in here. Rudi may be washed up, Perry can't stay healthy, Irons is returning from ACL, and the team has no confidence with Watson as an every down back.

 

7) WR: If Chad leaves by trade (and I sure hope he does), they'll need someone to develop.

 

8) SS/CB: Mainly need to draft for depth and sign Madieu Williams back.

 

9) QB:

[piratesownninjas]

Neither of them are big names, and won't be on the cover of Madden, but I would love to see Owen Scmidt from WV and Tom Zibikowski in Green Bay... I love the heart and character these guys bring.