Thinking ahead to the off-season
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 2:30 pm
Just playing off some ideas by another poster on a different forum. Thoughts?
1st pick: Matt Kalil (LT) USC
2nd pick: Chase Minnifield (CB) Virginia
3rd-7th: (BPA) OL, DB/S, LB
Free Agency: Dwayne Bowe (WR) Kansas City Chiefs
WR- Dwayne Bowe, Percy Harvin, Michael Jenkins
TE- Kyle Rudolph
OL- Matt Kalil (R), Steve Hutchinson, John Sullivan, Brandon Fusco, Phil Loadholt
RB- Adrian Peterson, Toby Gerhardt
QB- Christian Ponder
DB- Chase Minnifield(R), Antoine Winfield, Benny Sapp/Brandon Burton/ Marcus Sherels
S- Cedric Griffin, Jamarca Sanford
LB- Chad Greenway, Jasper Brinkley, Erin Henderson
DL- Jared Allen, LeTroy Guion, Kevin Williams, Brian Robison
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WR- I know it would be huge to acquire Bowe through FA but I think it's not too far fetched. He can be that #1 and help Harvin in the slot. I think Jenkins is a nice 3rd option, solid run blocker, big, and has good hands.
OL- Kalil would help Ponders blind side, big improvement over Johnson. Even though Hutch has been a disappointment this year I think we keep him to show Kalil the ropes and who knows maybe his game will improve with better players around him. I think John Sullivan is the least of our worries on the line. I put Fusco at G to see what you guys thought. He has a high motor and is a good run blocker. I think Loadholt will be replaced down the line but I think he returns as a starter next year. Maybe DeMarcus Love will win that spot next year?
RB/QB- No explanation needed.
DB- Just thinking outside of the box on this one. I don't think Cook will be returning so with that in mind I'd go with Minnifield who should available in the early 2nd round. He's plays good man and zone coverage, good at stopping the run. Hopefully Winfield can return back to health and one of our young guys can step up. Very unfortunate because I think a Minnifield and Cook secondary could've been very solid for years to come. I guess we'll have to see how that whole situation plays out with the courts and Vikings.
S- I'm not convinced Griffin can play corner effectively after two ACL injuries anymore as we've seen this year. How would you feel about him switching over to safety? I think he could be a nice option there even though it's difficult to convert to that position. I would've said Winfield but he has stated that he's not interested in switching to safety at this stage in his career.
LB- Greenway is a lock, EJ will be a FA and is he worth another contract at 31? He's terrible in pass coverage and has gotten beat numerous times this season. I think Erin has played well for the most part and should return.
1st pick: Matt Kalil (LT) USC
2nd pick: Chase Minnifield (CB) Virginia
3rd-7th: (BPA) OL, DB/S, LB
Free Agency: Dwayne Bowe (WR) Kansas City Chiefs
WR- Dwayne Bowe, Percy Harvin, Michael Jenkins
TE- Kyle Rudolph
OL- Matt Kalil (R), Steve Hutchinson, John Sullivan, Brandon Fusco, Phil Loadholt
RB- Adrian Peterson, Toby Gerhardt
QB- Christian Ponder
DB- Chase Minnifield(R), Antoine Winfield, Benny Sapp/Brandon Burton/ Marcus Sherels
S- Cedric Griffin, Jamarca Sanford
LB- Chad Greenway, Jasper Brinkley, Erin Henderson
DL- Jared Allen, LeTroy Guion, Kevin Williams, Brian Robison
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WR- I know it would be huge to acquire Bowe through FA but I think it's not too far fetched. He can be that #1 and help Harvin in the slot. I think Jenkins is a nice 3rd option, solid run blocker, big, and has good hands.
OL- Kalil would help Ponders blind side, big improvement over Johnson. Even though Hutch has been a disappointment this year I think we keep him to show Kalil the ropes and who knows maybe his game will improve with better players around him. I think John Sullivan is the least of our worries on the line. I put Fusco at G to see what you guys thought. He has a high motor and is a good run blocker. I think Loadholt will be replaced down the line but I think he returns as a starter next year. Maybe DeMarcus Love will win that spot next year?
RB/QB- No explanation needed.
DB- Just thinking outside of the box on this one. I don't think Cook will be returning so with that in mind I'd go with Minnifield who should available in the early 2nd round. He's plays good man and zone coverage, good at stopping the run. Hopefully Winfield can return back to health and one of our young guys can step up. Very unfortunate because I think a Minnifield and Cook secondary could've been very solid for years to come. I guess we'll have to see how that whole situation plays out with the courts and Vikings.
S- I'm not convinced Griffin can play corner effectively after two ACL injuries anymore as we've seen this year. How would you feel about him switching over to safety? I think he could be a nice option there even though it's difficult to convert to that position. I would've said Winfield but he has stated that he's not interested in switching to safety at this stage in his career.
LB- Greenway is a lock, EJ will be a FA and is he worth another contract at 31? He's terrible in pass coverage and has gotten beat numerous times this season. I think Erin has played well for the most part and should return.