2015 Free Agents

My top target would be RT.

I consider this a MUST upgrade position to run a functional offense.
Banking on our youth developing or the draft for merely league average production is a long shot. And the best chance for this offense to have success (or any offense for that matter) is to win at the point of attack.
Even though youth would be my preference RT carries such a high priority that I would still consider quality starters who are older. RT for me is not a position where I would take a wait see approach, its a 'no fail' mission to upgrade.

Targets:

Bryan Bulaga
Derek Newton
King Dunlap
Ryan Harrris (who was for a song last offseason)
Michael Roos

Next position would be FS

Again, merely league average production from the FS would be a benefit to the defense. But we don't have anyone of the roster and expecting a production from a rookie draft pick is asking a lot.

Targets-
Devin McCourty
Da'Norris Searcy
Tashaun Gipson
Will Hill (only makes the list because we're desparate, otherwise I wouldn't have the knucklehead on the list)
Chris Clemons

DL-
We need youth along the DL and instead of signing/re-signing some rather middling players Bowen/Jenkins. I would target:

Stephen Paea

FA/Draft offseason wants:
RT, FS, SS, NB, DL-Pass rusher, OG, TE

this is a fan site. i'd appreciate if you stopped making sense and spoke more irrationally in all future posts. thank you for your cooperation.

seriously though, RT and FS are things that we really do need now. no need to break the bank, just get someone competent in here.

FS is the one position where I wouldn't mind signing a legit starter level FA. Having a competent guy back there would go a long ways in helping out our pass rush. Also think a good starter would help Amerson and Breeland develop more than what Clark brought.

What if we moved Amerson to FS - he has played the position before, it is not new to him. His inconsistencies in coverage will be less visible at FS.

Then, instead of signing a FS, we sign a good-quality corner.

my wish list:

1. FS (make this the priority - someone like tj ward, even if it costs 5 mil per)

2. Guard (replace chester and is insurance if lauvau needs replacing/injured so we dont end up with 2 inexperienced guards starting at the same time)

3. no 3 corner (basically what tracy porter was supposed to be for us last year)


after that, hopefully we selectively pick and choose for depth at every position. i dont think you can start and draft a FS unless he is our no 5 pick. Position is too important to not address and i dont trust a rookie at that spot.

I keep hearing free safety listed, I think that Phillip Thomas was more than servicable at strong safety to end the season and is a more natural FS so they will move him. Remember he has been hurt so hopefully not only will we have a real coach that can coach him up, but then we are only looking for a SS that is easier to find.

I've never been a fan of free agency cause it doesn't work. Free agency is like buying a used car. It ran well before you got it, then when you buy it, it doesn't perform like it did in the past. I hope SM stays real quiet this year. Maybe add a piece here and there. This needs to be a year of rebuilding and getting as many young guys on the field as possible. Going to be hard for him to do with Allen and Snyder in the building. Those two clowns love to win the offseason.

I keep hearing free safety listed, I think that Phillip Thomas was more than servicable at strong safety to end the season and is a more natural FS so they will move him. Remember he has been hurt so hopefully not only will we have a real coach that can coach him up, but then we are only looking for a SS that is easier to find.

I was not impressed with Thomas at all. He looked real slow and got lost in coverage. Maybe he improves next year.

I don't think McC is planning on this taking two years. He's probably looking at closer to 4-5 years.

Exactly.

I keep hearing free safety listed, I think that Phillip Thomas was more than servicable at strong safety to end the season and is a more natural FS so they will move him. Remember he has been hurt so hopefully not only will we have a real coach that can coach him up, but then we are only looking for a SS that is easier to find.

SS

i like Merriweather as our SS at 1 mil per (injuries, suspensions aside).

I think he and breeland are the only 2 starters for us that would start for another NFL team.

FS

we all hoped thomas would over-perform as a late round pick and possibly earn a starting role, at the least be a solid depth guy.

i would not rely on thomas going into next year as a starter.

imo he needs a strong and healthy camp to even make the roster.

FS is too important for defenses nowadays to rely on an unreliable late round draft pick. poor FS play killed us this past year w clark. FS is like the LT on offense. Its an anchor that effects all parts around it.

hutch - you should post more my friend

Now there will be a Combine for veteran free agents on March 22.

NFL to hold combine for veteran free agents - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12172630/nfl-hold-combine-veteran-free-agents)