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Originally Posted by Bangee7
Since we've tendered Compton, I think I'll switch my FA priorities.
I gotta feeling we'll do the exact opposite of what I'm thinking here, since we went defensive minded in last year's FA...but FA is for the big needs...draft is for the best players, so, here is what I would do.......
#1- S - I'd try to lock up an up-and-coming safety - we can use some younger legs back there. I expect D-Hall to play better this coming season, but injury risk is a concern.
#2 - NT ...I don't much about him, but Ian Williams sounds interesting. Played 58% of the defensive snaps. I still think we draft D-line, but we do stand to lose a lot of veteran presence on the line, depending on Hatcher's decision.
#3 -ILB - I'd love Trevathan- he is everything we need. But, I wouldn't break the bank to get him. Compton knows the calls, so if we get pushed, we could pair him with an athletic player (Spaight?) or a rookie, depending on how the draft unfolds.
#4 - I keep forgetting that we have to sign Galette, but I'd love to see what he could bring if he gets healthy.
I'm leaving out CB, but, if Culliver can't make it back, then I could see this being a bigger priority.
p.s. - for the draft I'd be looking at:
DL, C, CB, WR, QB, LB, RB for the draft.
Hopefully we can get a starting C from this year's crop.
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Good post and agree with your 1-4 priority list in free agency list. And galette is 99% so count him in.
McC has already said his priority after signing cousins is a) stopping the run on defense and b) getting the running game going.
I look for us to get stronger "up the middle" on defense. NT is THE area of focus. The free agent class at nt is kinda outstanding. Look for an add there. Next I could see us bring in an ilb who is a sticker, volume tackler vs the run. STrong safety could be the surprise signing. I'm watching the Kam situation closely. Getting a safety who can come up in the box and tackle would be a great addition.
I think center position will be an add in the draft. But look for an addition of a 1. run blocking tight end and 2. Running back who will compliment Matt jones in free agency
Stop the run, run the ball