So, who do you want your team to draft?

[Superman=#54]

The non-playoff teams look to the off-season to upgrade their teams, through free agency and the draft. Fourtunatly for me my Bears made the playoffs, with a first round bye . I could care less about the off-season, but I know fans of other teams, *cough*Packers*cough*, are looking to have a good off-season to make a run for the title next season.

On another note I feel bad for the Saints, because what half-way decent free-agent or first round pick would want to go to a team as unstable as the Saints. I have a hard time imagining Reggie Bush or Matt Leinart actually signing with the Saints.

Packers either have to resign Ahman Green or find a replacement. I seriously doubt Samkon Gado or Najeh Davenport can carry the load an entire season.

Minnesota looks like they will implode their team. They have a lot of free agents they are going to have to resign or replace.

San Francisco needs anything they can get.

San Diego has an interesting situation with Rivers, what will they do with him. How will they tweak their roster for next season, a better offensive line would help.

Also what will Miami do with their two running backs Williams and Brown. The Dolphins ended the season strong can they continue the momentum into next season?

I'm not that interested in the off-season yet, but I will be after the Bears win the Superbowl.

[Superman=#54]

A list of the major free agents this upcoming off-season

QB
Drew Brees (Probaly franchised and given big contract)
Jeff Garcia
Jon Kitna
Kurt Warner

RB
Ahman Green
DeShaun Foster
Edge James
Jamal Lewis
Michael Bennett
Shaun Alexander

WR
Antwaan Randle El
Joe Jurevicius
Keenan McCardell
Koren Robinson
Reggie Wayne (He's getting a huge contract either by the Colts or some other team)

O Tackles
Jon Runyan (Eagles)

O Guards
Scott Hutchinson (Seahawks)

DE
John Abraham
Kalimba Edwards
Kimo Van Oelhoffen

DT
Grady Jackson

CB
Charles Woodson
Juran Bolden
Nate Clements
Will Allen

LB
Julian Peterson
Scott Fujita
Warrick Holdman

S
Adam Archuleta
Dexter Jackson
Will Demps

[mtolson]

Originally Posted by Superman=#54

The non-playoff teams look to the off-season to upgrade their teams, through free agency and the draft. Fourtunatly for me my Bears made the playoffs, with a first round bye . I could care less about the off-season, but I know fans of other teams, *cough*Packers*cough*, are looking to have a good off-season to make a run for the title next season.

On another note I feel bad for the Saints, because what half-way decent free-agent or first round pick would want to go to a team as unstable as the Saints. I have a hard time imagining Reggie Bush or Matt Leinart actually signing with the Saints.

Packers either have to resign Ahman Green or find a replacement. I seriously doubt Samkon Gado or Najeh Davenport can carry the load an entire season.

Minnesota looks like they will implode their team. They have a lot of free agents they are going to have to resign or replace.

San Francisco needs anything they can get.

San Diego has an interesting situation with Rivers, what will they do with him. How will they tweak their roster for next season, a better offensive line would help.

Also what will Miami do with their two running backs Williams and Brown. The Dolphins ended the season strong can they continue the momentum into next season?

I'm not that interested in the off-season yet, but I will be after the Bears win the Superbowl.

What are the chances of Lendale White and Reggie Bush both leaving USC. I think Lendale would be a good fit for the Raiders.

[JeeberD]

Decent offensive linemen, corners, and a promising young QB...

[Dutch]

Does anybody know where there is a good resource for NFL teams cap situation for next year?

[duckman]

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Decent offensive linemen, corners, and a promising young QB...

Don't forget linebackers and defensive linemen.....

[JeeberD]

They got plenty of those last draft. Ware, Spears, and Canty are gonna anchor the D for quite a while...

[duckman]

Originally Posted by JeeberD

They got plenty of those last draft. Ware, Spears, and Canty are gonna anchor the D for quite a while...

They lack depth in those positions as well.

[Superman=#54]

Current cap situation

http://www.theredzone.org/caproom.asp

Tennessee is screwed...

[Schmidty]

Lions:

Dream Wish - A new GM.

Realistic Wish - Anything other than a WR or O-Lineman.


Yes, yes, I know. Our O-line is awful. I agree; however, I think a lot of the best OL guys in the league weren't drafted in the 1st round. I want us to draft someone with a lot of skill and toughness, preferably QB, DE, or DB. Trade up for Leinert or Hawk, or wait for the best player that drops to you.

[Schmidty]

Originally Posted by Superman=#54

I'm not that interested in the off-season yet, but I will be after the Bears win the Superbowl.

As a Lion fan, I normally hate the Bears, but this season, I've been rooting for you guys bigtime. In fact, I called for you guys to win it all like 3 months ago.

[Neuqua]

Originally Posted by Schmidty

As a Lion fan, I normally hate the Bears, but this season, I've been rooting for you guys bigtime. In fact, I called for you guys to win it all like 3 months ago.

What made you root for the Bears this year?

[Schmidty]

Originally Posted by Neuqua

What made you root for the Bears this year?

I like how they play. Underdogs with an edge and a super strong defense. Exactly what I wish the Lions would be.

[JeeberD]

Originally Posted by duckman

They lack depth in those positions as well.

You can find depth in the later rounds. Spend the high picks on the positions where we have no talent...

[stevew]

Originally Posted by JeeberD

You can find depth in the later rounds. Spend the high picks on the positions where we have no talent...

Safety?

[MylesKnight]

This Guy or This Guy

[Desnudo]

Originally Posted by Schmidty

Lions:

Dream Wish - A new GM.

Realistic Wish - Anything other than a WR or O-Lineman.


Yes, yes, I know. Our O-line is awful. I agree; however, I think a lot of the best OL guys in the league weren't drafted in the 1st round. I want us to draft someone with a lot of skill and toughness, preferably QB, DE, or DB. Trade up for Leinert or Hawk, or wait for the best player that drops to you.

If I could have one football wish granted, it would be for Millen to take another WR with the 1st pick. Not to spite the Lions, I just think it would be one of the funniest moments in NFL history.

[TazFTW]

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Decent offensive linemen, corners, and a promising young QB...

I think a free safety that excels in pass coverage is the most pressing need for the 'boys. That and a kicker that doesn't suck. Oh, and a tackle although I think Petiti did an admirable job considering he had to start as a rookie because of injuries. A guard also since the Cowboys have two old ones.

[RendeR]

I want to choose the best player available with pick #32!

GO BENGALS!

[Rich1033]

Here is a decent site to follow underclassmen

hxxp://www.draftshowcase.com/UnderclassmanTracker.htm

[timmynausea]

I think a couple of great tight ends will come out of this draft class in Leonard Pope of Georgia and Vernon Davis of Maryland.

[Schmidty]

Originally Posted by timmynausea

I think a couple of great tight ends will come out of this draft class in Leonard Pope of Georgia and Vernon Davis of Maryland.

Davis should be very good. Pope should be average-above average imo.

[timmynausea]

Originally Posted by Schmidty

Davis should be very good. Pope should be average-above average imo.

True. Davis is the true gem at TE, but I think Pope will be pretty good as well.

[Raiders Army]

Originally Posted by Superman=#54

Current cap situation

http://www.theredzone.org/caproom.asp

Tennessee is screwed...

The Raiders look bleak too, but they just fired Norv and Kerry Collins probably isn't too far behind. They're not in as bad as shape as the salary suggests. Releasing Collins, Derrick Gibson, Bobby Hamilton, and Ron Stone will save them a lot of money.



BTW, I want them to get A.J. Hawk. His girlfriend is hot.

[Solecismic]

I'd like to see Alan Zemaitis go to the Patriots. I think that's a good fit.

[Samdari]

I'd like to see the Jets get Vince Young or Leinart at #4. Chad Pennington will never play for them again, but because they cannot afford the cap hit to release him now, they will actually pay him his roster bonus in march, IR him as soon as they can, all for the purpose of releasing him on June 1, 2007.

A few comments on other things posted here.

DeShaun Foster will not hit the open market. He'll either sign long term or be franchised. Stephen Davis will be gone from Carolina.

I think Green Bay will not bring Ahman Green back. He'd cost too much, and I am not sure he is better at this point than whoever among Davenport, Fisher and Gado would play the most. I think Davenport is an absolute stud, if he could stay healthy.

I don't think there is any way Reggie Wayne gets a big deal from the Colts. They will have to choose between him and Edge and they'll pick Edge.

As for TE's in the draft, at the beginning of the season, UCLA's Mercedes Lewis was projected as a top 10 pick. Has he dropped below those two other guys?

[JPhillips]

The Bengals need a strong safety, a TE and DTs probably in that order. They should be able to improve themselves ala Pittsburgh's recent late first round pick-ups of Polamalu and Miller.

[TazFTW]

Originally Posted by Samdari

As for TE's in the draft, at the beginning of the season, UCLA's Mercedes Lewis was projected as a top 10 pick. Has he dropped below those two other guys?

East coast bias.

[Julio Riddols]

I'd like to see cincy pursue Grady Jackson and draft a TE. I think if Palmer had a TE, there would be no way to stop the offense.. I would like to see them release John Thornton, Kim Herring, and one or two of their three TE's, along with Duane Clemons, if he is still signed for next season.

I also want them to lock up Willie Anderson, Levi Jones, and Eric Steinbach for the foreseeable future. Those three are all Pro Bowl Linemen..

I also would like to see depth at CB and Safety addressed, maybe With Demps at safety and a physical mid-round drafted CB.

[Julio Riddols]

Oh, and put me in the camp that believes Samkon Gado and Najeh Davenport will be just fine for the Pack.. They have MUCH bigger needs to address.

[Bearcat729]

I want the Browns to pick AJ Hawk, but doubt that he'll be around at #12. So basically LB,OL,DL,DB would be nice

[scooper]

Safety and DT are needs 1 and 1a for the Bengals. I'd love to sign Archuleta or Demps at safety and draft Jesse Mahelona at DT.

Of course, the defense needs playmakers, period. So if the best defensive player available when they draft is a DE, that would be OK-maybe Tamba Hali.

The answer at tight end is coming in the second round, Bengals fans, Anthony Fasano will graduate this spring and is probably coming out. While not as flashy as Pope or Lewis, he is a darned good receiver while giving up nothing as a blocker.

[QuikSand]

Originally Posted by RendeR

I want to choose the best player available with pick #32!

GO BENGALS!

If there's any team that can do this, it's the Bengals -- after all, they have a history of doing exactly that (taking the best guy who would have been around at #32) when they have been holding the #10 pick.

[Cuckoo]

Originally Posted by TazFTW

I think a free safety that excels in pass coverage is the most pressing need for the 'boys. That and a kicker that doesn't suck. Oh, and a tackle although I think Petiti did an admirable job considering he had to start as a rookie because of injuries. A guard also since the Cowboys have two old ones.

There are question marks about whether Dallas will keep Keyshawn, Ellis, Allen and Glover. Decisions on those guys will play heavily into what they decide to do in the draft.

But other than that, I think inside linebacker has to be the top need. Shanle and Fowler are solid players, but it appears Nguyen is going to retire. They need a monster in there.

I agree with the quoted post as well. Free safety, offensive line and kicker are all big needs. I think they'll sign a FA kicker, and I wouldn't expect them to draft a free safety in the 1st round. 1st round will probably be either an offensive lineman or linebacker with a wide receiver being the wild card.

[scooper]

Originally Posted by QuikSand

If there's any team that can do this, it's the Bengals -- after all, they have a history of doing exactly that (taking the best guy who would have been around at #32) when they have been holding the #10 pick.

The last guy they picked at #10 who was said to be taken too early is a pro bowl alternate LT and shut down Dwight Freeney for an entire game. A few draft "pundits" have written this year that he was clearly the right choice.

The defense still needs work, but the talent on offense is homegrown. Sure, the Bengals sucked in the warroom throughout most of the 90's, but that trend has been missing for a few years.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Originally Posted by Dutch

Does anybody know where there is a good resource for NFL teams cap situation for next year?

This is Steelers only...but I've seen others for single teams. This guy does a pretty good job keeping this up to date and accurate.

http://www.burghsportsguys.com/home/...d=13&Itemid=35

[Kodos]

I hope Randle El heads to Miami.

[Thomkal]

I hope my beloved Cards take a QB in the first or second round like they should have done last draft

[stevew]

Originally Posted by Thomkal

I hope my beloved Cards take a QB in the first or second round like they should have done last draft

And the one before that.
And the one before that.
And the one before that.....

[stevew]

Originally Posted by Kodos

I hope Randle El heads to Miami.

I hope Randel El gets as far the fuck away from Pittsburgh as possible, so we agree on this one.

[timmynausea]

Originally Posted by Samdari

As for TE's in the draft, at the beginning of the season, UCLA's Mercedes Lewis was projected as a top 10 pick. Has he dropped below those two other guys?

I don't really know who is projected to go where, I was just looking at the list of guys coming out early and saw those two tight ends on there. I can't imagine Lewis being a better athlete than Davis who is 6'3" 250 and runs a 4.41 40.

[RendeR]

Anyone else believe that Favre might leave Green Bay and play 2-3 more seasons somewhere else?

NFL network gurus were tossing the idea around last night and apparently Miami has expressed interest in bringing him in, I personally can't imagine it happening, but if it did, Miami becomes a major contender almost instantly with that move. Their only real weakness was Frerrotte at QB.

[moriarty]

Originally Posted by RendeR

Anyone else believe that Favre might leave Green Bay and play 2-3 more seasons somewhere else?

NFL network gurus were tossing the idea around last night and apparently Miami has expressed interest in bringing him in, I personally can't imagine it happening, but if it did, Miami becomes a major contender almost instantly with that move. Their only real weakness was Frerrotte at QB.

The speculaton I heard bantered around was Favre going to Dallas to pair up with Parcells for one more season (for both of them?).

[timmynausea]

After reading this thread I decided to dig up some mock drafts just to try to get a feel for the draft class. This site has links to a bunch of them: http://www.hailredskins.com/MockDraft.htm

Several of them have projected the Lions taking Jimmy Williams out of VT. Not sure what I think of that.

I'm also still not sure what to make of the situation at TE. Most still seem to have Mercedes Lewis as the number one guy, but I've seen Vernon Davis projected going anywhere from the top ten to the 7th round.

[JeeberD]

Originally Posted by timmynausea

After reading this thread I decided to dig up some mock drafts just to try to get a feel for the draft class. This site has links to a bunch of them: http://www.hailredskins.com/MockDraft.htm

http://qisports.com/nfldraft.html

Worst. Mock draft. Ever.

Reggie Bush going #3? Mmmkay...

[JeeberD]

Dola-

Nevermind. This one has him going *snicker* #8...

http://www.lionbacker.com/?id=draft&sub=06-diezmock1

Edit: The link to it says that it was updated 12/24, but looking at the draft positions I'm not sure that's right.

[Toddzilla]

Dolphins Fan...

Is the QB from Vanderbilt the real deal? Worth a flier in the first round? I have no idea. I'd love for the fins to trade up and select Whiny Leiny who seemingly won't play for the Saints, so maybe NO will take Ricky Williams back, along with a boatload of draft picks for the #2 overall...

[timmynausea]

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Dola-

Nevermind. This one has him going *snicker* #8...

http://www.lionbacker.com/?id=draft&sub=06-diezmock1

That one is definitely old. Before this year there was a lot of talk about Bush not being able to handle the load in the pros, and he wasn't really hyped to be the number one pick until the last few months.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Originally Posted by JeeberD

http://qisports.com/nfldraft.html

Worst. Mock draft. Ever.

Reggie Bush going #3? Mmmkay...

He may have competition...

http://insidetheeagles.com/2006mockdraft.htm

Maybe not the overwhlemingly stupid guess of Bush at #3...but nearly none of his picks make sense--

Detroit a RB? OK, Kevin Jones underachieved, but...
Buffalo a QB? I guess Losman is already a bust after 5 games...
KC a TE? That guy they have now is sort of overrated I suppose.
Pittsburgh a DT? Hey...we like Texas DTs in Pittsburgh, give us another!!

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by stevew

I hope Randel El gets as far the fuck away from Pittsburgh as possible, so we agree on this one.

I see him as more of a third receiver than a second. He certainly has value as a return man and has paid off in gadget plays.