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Free Agent Pickups:
DT Corey Williams (our biggest splash) – Packers
~ He could give us the penetration we need from the middle to free up Grant and Smith.
CB Drayton Florence – Chargers
~ Definitely a good #2 CB and an immediate upgrade over anyone on our roster not named Mike McKenzie.
WR Andre’ Davis – Texans
~ Not a great WR, probably more of a #3 or 4, but a great return man and will probably be allowed to leave since the Texans drafted Jacoby Jones last year.
LB Landon Johnson – Bengals
~ I think he could come in and replace Shanle, who would be great depth. He is versatile enough to play MLB, but I think we get another guy for that spot. Had 109 tackles last year.
“2007 PARTICIPATION: Started every game for the second straight year, and has played in every game (65, including postseason) of his pro career ... Opened Games 1-8 at WLB, but was moved to starting MLB for Games 9-16 after injuries depleted that position.”
http://www.bengals.com/team/player.asp?player_id=44
LB Victor Hobson – Jets
~ Could come in at the MLB position and immediately make our D better. Has done good as a backup and could turn into a great starter in my opinion. Had 62 tackles last year.
FS Eugene Wilson – Patriots
~ I’m not sure if NE will let both him and Asante leave, but I hope we get this guy. A good coverage FS that would limit the big plays that have plagued us.
QB Cleo Lemon – Dolphins
~ I think Palko will be given every chance possible to take the #2 spot, but Lemon wouldn’t be a bad idea. If I’m not mistaken, he was with Carmichael in San Diego, so that would be a possible connection to the team.
2008 NFL Draft:
Round 1 CB Mike Jenkins – South Florida
~ Between Jenkins, Florence, and Young, the future of our secondary would look bright. I think drafting a corner in round 1 would go a long way towards improving our defense.
Round 2 DT Frank Okam – Texas
~ Big guy who also has the ability to penetrate. Could rotate with Hollis to keep our interior DL fresh.
Round 3 TE Kellen Davis – Michigan State
~ It’s about time we finally draft a TE, and I like Davis a lot. I heard Pat Kirwan on Sirius speaking highly of him at the Senior Bowl and said that he has also shown the ability to possibly be a good situational pass rusher.
Round 4 LB Vince Hall – Virginia Tech
~ Could sit behind Hobson for a couple years before taking over the middle of the Defense.
Round 5 WR Lavelle Hawkins – California
~ Had a good Senior Bowl week. Could develop into a good slot receiver and might possibly be able to return some kicks.
Round 6 DE Jeremy Thompson – Wake Forest
~ A bit of a smaller DE at 264 pounds, but could potentially be the rush specialist we need.
Round 7 C Adam Spieker – Missouri
~ Injects some youth into the center of the OL and could develop over time.
Summary:
People will say that we will never sign and draft this many defensive players. I, however, think that Sean and Mickey understand that our defense basically needs a complete overhaul (barring a few players) and that they will make a majority of our offseason moves on the defensive side of the ball. I left out our resignings because they will be apparent on my projected roster.
2008 Roster:
QB(3) Drew Brees, Cleo Lemon, Tyler Palko
RB(4) Deuce McAllister, Reggie Bush, Pierre Thomas, Aaron Stecker
FB(1) Mike Karney
WR(6) Marques Colston, David Patten, Robert Meachem, Andre’ Davis, Lavelle Hawkins, Lance Moore
TE(3) Kellen Davis, Billy Miller, Mark Campbell
OT(4) Jamal Brown, Jon Stinchcomb, Zack Strief, Jermon Bushrod (T/G)
OG(3) Jahri Evans, Andy Alleman, Jonathan Goodwin(G/C)
C(2) Jeff Faine, Adam Spieker
DE(4) Will Smith, Charles Grant, Josh Cooper, Jeremy Thompson
DT(4) Corey Williams, Hollis Thomas, Frank Okam, Brian Young
OLB(4) Scott Fujita, Landon Johnson, Scott Shanle, Troy Evans
MLB(2) Victor Hobson, Vince Hall
CB(6) Mike McKenzie(PUP), Drayton Florence, Mike Jenkins, Usama Young, Jason David, Jason Craft (while Mike is on PUP)
FS(2) Eugene Wilson, Josh Bullocks
SS(2) Roman Harper, Chris Reis
K(1) Martin Gramatica
P(1) Steve Weatherford
LS(1) Kevin Houser
Total - 53
DT Corey Williams (our biggest splash) – Packers
~ He could give us the penetration we need from the middle to free up Grant and Smith.
CB Drayton Florence – Chargers
~ Definitely a good #2 CB and an immediate upgrade over anyone on our roster not named Mike McKenzie.
WR Andre’ Davis – Texans
~ Not a great WR, probably more of a #3 or 4, but a great return man and will probably be allowed to leave since the Texans drafted Jacoby Jones last year.
LB Landon Johnson – Bengals
~ I think he could come in and replace Shanle, who would be great depth. He is versatile enough to play MLB, but I think we get another guy for that spot. Had 109 tackles last year.
“2007 PARTICIPATION: Started every game for the second straight year, and has played in every game (65, including postseason) of his pro career ... Opened Games 1-8 at WLB, but was moved to starting MLB for Games 9-16 after injuries depleted that position.”
http://www.bengals.com/team/player.asp?player_id=44
LB Victor Hobson – Jets
~ Could come in at the MLB position and immediately make our D better. Has done good as a backup and could turn into a great starter in my opinion. Had 62 tackles last year.
FS Eugene Wilson – Patriots
~ I’m not sure if NE will let both him and Asante leave, but I hope we get this guy. A good coverage FS that would limit the big plays that have plagued us.
QB Cleo Lemon – Dolphins
~ I think Palko will be given every chance possible to take the #2 spot, but Lemon wouldn’t be a bad idea. If I’m not mistaken, he was with Carmichael in San Diego, so that would be a possible connection to the team.
2008 NFL Draft:
Round 1 CB Mike Jenkins – South Florida
~ Between Jenkins, Florence, and Young, the future of our secondary would look bright. I think drafting a corner in round 1 would go a long way towards improving our defense.
Round 2 DT Frank Okam – Texas
~ Big guy who also has the ability to penetrate. Could rotate with Hollis to keep our interior DL fresh.
Round 3 TE Kellen Davis – Michigan State
~ It’s about time we finally draft a TE, and I like Davis a lot. I heard Pat Kirwan on Sirius speaking highly of him at the Senior Bowl and said that he has also shown the ability to possibly be a good situational pass rusher.
Round 4 LB Vince Hall – Virginia Tech
~ Could sit behind Hobson for a couple years before taking over the middle of the Defense.
Round 5 WR Lavelle Hawkins – California
~ Had a good Senior Bowl week. Could develop into a good slot receiver and might possibly be able to return some kicks.
Round 6 DE Jeremy Thompson – Wake Forest
~ A bit of a smaller DE at 264 pounds, but could potentially be the rush specialist we need.
Round 7 C Adam Spieker – Missouri
~ Injects some youth into the center of the OL and could develop over time.
Summary:
People will say that we will never sign and draft this many defensive players. I, however, think that Sean and Mickey understand that our defense basically needs a complete overhaul (barring a few players) and that they will make a majority of our offseason moves on the defensive side of the ball. I left out our resignings because they will be apparent on my projected roster.
2008 Roster:
QB(3) Drew Brees, Cleo Lemon, Tyler Palko
RB(4) Deuce McAllister, Reggie Bush, Pierre Thomas, Aaron Stecker
FB(1) Mike Karney
WR(6) Marques Colston, David Patten, Robert Meachem, Andre’ Davis, Lavelle Hawkins, Lance Moore
TE(3) Kellen Davis, Billy Miller, Mark Campbell
OT(4) Jamal Brown, Jon Stinchcomb, Zack Strief, Jermon Bushrod (T/G)
OG(3) Jahri Evans, Andy Alleman, Jonathan Goodwin(G/C)
C(2) Jeff Faine, Adam Spieker
DE(4) Will Smith, Charles Grant, Josh Cooper, Jeremy Thompson
DT(4) Corey Williams, Hollis Thomas, Frank Okam, Brian Young
OLB(4) Scott Fujita, Landon Johnson, Scott Shanle, Troy Evans
MLB(2) Victor Hobson, Vince Hall
CB(6) Mike McKenzie(PUP), Drayton Florence, Mike Jenkins, Usama Young, Jason David, Jason Craft (while Mike is on PUP)
FS(2) Eugene Wilson, Josh Bullocks
SS(2) Roman Harper, Chris Reis
K(1) Martin Gramatica
P(1) Steve Weatherford
LS(1) Kevin Houser
Total - 53
