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MTK · 12-28-2004, 11:07 AM

Imagine for a moment you're the GM of the Skins working with Gibbs and the staff. What is your offseason plan? What changes do you make to the roster and/or staff? What do you not change about the roster/staff. Try to keep your plan logical, cutting or trading half the team isn't a reality. Also try to keep the cap in mind when you're laying out your plan.

Here's mine:

I start off by pushing hard to re-sign Smoot and Pierce to long-term deals. These two guys are without a doubt my top priority as the offseason kicks off.

Next I restructure Samuels to give us much needed cap relief. I don't think Samuels has much leverage with us, the past 2 seasons he's been very average and he's not going to get top dollar from anyone else. I expect we'll be able to re-work his deal.

Some key guys I look to bring back with minimum deals: Joe Salave'a, Lemar Marshall, Ray Brown (as a backup), Todd Franz.

Guys on the bubble that I'd look to deal away or cut because of cap and/or performance reasons: Rod Gardner (last year of his deal, won't be a huge cap hit), Chad Morton, Corey Raymer, Darnernian McCants, Jermaine Haley, Lennie Friedman, Mike Sellers, Renaldo Wynn, Rock Cartwright, Brian Kozlowski.

In the draft I look to come away with one of the top WR's available. Of course a lot depends on where we pick, trading down to pick up a 2nd rounder is also a strong consideration I would make. With the later round picks I look for offensive and defensive lineman to develop.

In free agency I'm looking for a starting center, possibly some depth at WR and RB, and defensive line help. I don't think it's necessary to go after a big name pass rusher. In fact the only place I'd be looking to spend some serious money is at the center position. I'm also looking for a TE who can catch AND block. Cooley is firmly entrenched as the h-back, but having a TE who's a double threat would help add another dimension to the offense. Royal doesn't seem to be that guy to me.

With the staff I make no changes unless someone leaves, which seems unlikely. Williams and Blache seem committed to returning to finish what they started. Offensively I give Gibbs whatever he needs. If he thinks he could benefit by bringing in a consultant or coordinator, that's what I would do. If not that's fine with me, I trust he's going to be burning some serious midnight oil all winter and spring upgrading the system and making any necessary adjustments.

Alright there's my plan, fire away guys.

12-28-2004, 11:07 AM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	You're the GM, map out your offseason plan Imagine for a moment you're the GM of the Skins working with Gibbs and the staff. What is your offseason plan? What changes do you make to the roster and/or staff? What do you not change about the roster/staff. Try to keep your plan logical, cutting or trading half the team isn't a reality. Also try to keep the cap in mind when you're laying out your plan. Here's mine: I start off by pushing hard to re-sign Smoot and Pierce to long-term deals. These two guys are without a doubt my top priority as the offseason kicks off. Next I restructure Samuels to give us much needed cap relief. I don't think Samuels has much leverage with us, the past 2 seasons he's been very average and he's not going to get top dollar from anyone else. I expect we'll be able to re-work his deal. Some key guys I look to bring back with minimum deals: Joe Salave'a, Lemar Marshall, Ray Brown (as a backup), Todd Franz. Guys on the bubble that I'd look to deal away or cut because of cap and/or performance reasons: Rod Gardner (last year of his deal, won't be a huge cap hit), Chad Morton, Corey Raymer, Darnernian McCants, Jermaine Haley, Lennie Friedman, Mike Sellers, Renaldo Wynn, Rock Cartwright, Brian Kozlowski. In the draft I look to come away with one of the top WR's available. Of course a lot depends on where we pick, trading down to pick up a 2nd rounder is also a strong consideration I would make. With the later round picks I look for offensive and defensive lineman to develop. In free agency I'm looking for a starting center, possibly some depth at WR and RB, and defensive line help. I don't think it's necessary to go after a big name pass rusher. In fact the only place I'd be looking to spend some serious money is at the center position. I'm also looking for a TE who can catch AND block. Cooley is firmly entrenched as the h-back, but having a TE who's a double threat would help add another dimension to the offense. Royal doesn't seem to be that guy to me. With the staff I make no changes unless someone leaves, which seems unlikely. Williams and Blache seem committed to returning to finish what they started. Offensively I give Gibbs whatever he needs. If he thinks he could benefit by bringing in a consultant or coordinator, that's what I would do. If not that's fine with me, I trust he's going to be burning some serious midnight oil all winter and spring upgrading the system and making any necessary adjustments. Alright there's my plan, fire away guys. Last edited by MTK; 12-28-2004 at 11:14 AM.