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I'm also in the camp of good mid level fits vs. big name splashes. I expect us to free up about another $8-12 million in cap room with cuts/restructures (Carriker, Bowen, Chester, Polumbus, Rocca) and enter free agency with around $26 million in cap space. Remember the graphic during the Eagles game that showed that with our $18 mil penalty, that equated to like 5 starters and 3 key reserves? The hand wringing over the Orakpo franchise tag is so silly when taking the true value of cap space into consideration. We still are able to be significantly active and productive in free agency. With that said...

Wish list-
DE- Everson Griffen: pass rushing specialist, makes impact plays and should make life easier for Orakpo and Kerrigan

ILB- Brandon Spikes: though he's a big name, coming off of injury and being a 2 down player, he's not going to warrant a huge contract. Spikes and Keenan Robinson can hold down one ILB spot.

RT- Zach Streif: A tier below the top tackles but solves the RT problem instantly

S- Chris Clemons or Malcolm Jenkins: Solid, dependable, not playmakers though

WR- Andre Roberts: Garcon 2.0, still young enough to grow, has produced with average QB play. Plus the draft is deep at receiver and I expect us to pick one at #34 so no need to spend big here.

ILB- Perry Riley: His value and fit are best here, although he will test it on the open market I suspect he will return

CB- Corey Graham: Solid vet in the secondary and special teams beast

C- Evan Deitrich-Smith: Upgrade on the interior OL, allows us to cut Montgomery and have Lichtenstieger compete with LeRib, EDS and Gettis for an interior starting OL role.


Luxury signings that I'd like but don't really see happening:
Dexter McCluster, Emmanuel Sanders, Linval Joseph