Resurrecting the Lighning Bolts: Coach Smith in San Diego

[Mike3207]

This post will be about the playoff games, staff retirements, staff promotions, and the coaching changes for the Chargers.

Playoff games:

Wildcard-Colts beat Jets 42-14, Seahawks beat Vikings 31-28, Bengals beat Chiefs 23-17, Redskins beat Falcons 38-24.

Divisional-Bills beat Bengals 24-20, Redskins beat Buccaneers 30-21, Colts beat Ravens 17-14, and Seahawks beat Bears 27-21.

Conference-Colts beat Bills 27-17, Redskins over Seahawks 45-14.

Super Bowl-Colts beat Redskins 34-31 to win the Super Bowl.

Staff Promotions-Colts promote Paul Hackett to OC, Chiefs promote Fred Graves to OC, Saints promote Joe Vitt to DC.

Staff retirements-HC General Sanders-Dolphins, WRC Jedd Fish-Broncos, WRC Jim Ockenfels-Texans, OC Scott Linehan-Titans, HC Tyke Tolbert-Eagles, GM Jim Andrews-Broncos, OLC Jon Runyan-Eagles,, OC Ted Williams-Cardinals, STC Bob Ligashesky-Panthers, OC Howard Muud-Colts, QBC Jack Burns-Redskins.

My Staff Changes-I kept the OC, WRC, OLC and GM; I fired everyone else. I kept the OC and OLC because I didn't think there would be better this year. I did give up a bit too much control to my DC and LBC, but you can't have everything.

GM-Jay Smits-99
OC-Clarence Shelton-53
DC-Dean pees-69
QBC-Josh Looman-56
RBC-Kevin Seelbach-21
WRC-Perry Caldwell-99
OLC-John Henry-99
LBC-Ray Lewis-76
DBC-Ty Law-18
DLC-Dave Umholtz-58
Trainer-Ian Baker-99

I'll list the overall coaching changes in the next post(excluding mine, of course).

[Mike3207]

Coaching Changes:

HC-Eagles-Russ Grimm, Dolphins-Jon Gruden, Panthers-Mike Martz, Raiders-Gary Kubiak, 49ers-Al Saunders, Texans-Steve Spagnuola, Lions-Pepper Johnson(my old DC)

GM-Cardinals-Jerry Harkless, Broncos-Gary Meese, Steelers-Bill Garzoli, Dolphins-Kyle Corbert.

OC-Panthers-James Lofton, Cardinals-Rod Marinelli,49ers-Terry Roiskie,, Titans-Brian Schottenheimer.

DC-Patriots-John Marshall, Falcons-Gary Gibbs, Panthers-Ted Cottrell,, Raiders-Bob Slowik.

STC-Panthers-Tim Spangler, Cowboys-Winston Moss, Chiefs-Paul Ferraro, Eagles-Kip Atkins, Ravens-Clyde Christiansen.

QBC-Lions-Edgar Bennett, Broncos-Bishop Harris, Bears-Joe Boston, Texans-Skip Peete, Titans-terry Shea, Panthers-John Matsko.

RBC-Giants-Eric Bieniemy, Cardinals-Bob Wilder, Panthers-Tom Nalen, Titans-Tim Spencer, Eagles-Paul Boudreau, Raiders-George Brunetti.

WRC-Panthers-Steve Lindsey, Broncos-Shawn Jefferson, Bears-Jason Parker, Texans-Ross Kining, Chiefs-Chuck Bartram, Titans-Bob Zimmerman.

OLC-Falcons-Tim Flick, Panthers-Wade Bussey, Saints-Jon Fox, broncos-Dave Magazu, eagles-Tom Richmond, Raiders-Gregg Knapp, 49ers-Trent Green.

LBC-Saints-Mike Vrabel, Browns-Derrick Brooks, Panthers-Brian Baker, Lions-Wille McGinest, Dolphins-Bruce Spagnola.

DLC-Panthers-John Lynch, Jets-Jim Tomsula, 49ers-Mark Carrier, Bears-Jethro Franklin.

DBC-Panthers-Jerry Craig, Cowboys-Tom Quinn, Texans-Phil Toles, Browns-Willy Robinson, Jaguars-Sam Madison, 49ers-Rodney Harrison.

Trainer-49ers-Dr. Mike Bailey, Dolphins-Cory Wright, Bills-Tony Ford, Panthers-Roger Rodriguez, Raiders-Dexter Simons, texans-Marcus Jackson.

[Mike3207]

This post will be about roster movement, player retirements, FA, and scouting prior to the draft.

Roster movement:

I released WR Alan London and signed him to a 1 year, 2 million deal. Re-signing him will be a priority this year, even though his potential has dropped from 96 to 93.

Released LOLB Shaun Phillips and signed LOLB Justin Durant 80/82 to a 1 year, 900K deal.

Released WR Russel Gordon and signed him to a 1 year, 900K deal. I 'll look to re-sign him also if I can.

Released WR Terrel owens, he's only a average WR now.

Originally signed Terrel Hitchcock, but then traded him to the Dolphins for a 2015 3rd. Just wasn't going to be the money to extend him to a LTC.

Signed WR Devin sawyer to a 1 year, 900K deal. He'll make a good 3rd WR.

Received get 85+LOLB from my owner, and trade up during the draft goals.

Got these players scouted to 100% through Draft Intuition, learning first, then potential. All philosophies are Balanced:

Spoiler

HB Oscar Jamison-Georgia Tech-79/89
QB Landry Vaughn-Tulane-86/90
FS Travis Conley-86/93, knucklehead
QB Jonathan Cook-California-71/82
SS Noel mcCracken-West virginia-88/89
Hb Tavarres Glenn-TCU-66/81
TE Dontavius Riek-Miami-71/69
ROLB Carlos Castle-Kansas State-35/65
LG Johnnie Browning-East Carolina-49/72
RE Bryce watson-S. F. Austin-80/85

I stayed out of FA except for 1 move- I signed 38 year old LOLB Joey porter 85/86 to 1 year, 5.6 million contract with a 500K SB, met that goal.

Player retirements:

WR Chad Johnson-Titans, MLB Brian Urlacher-Bears, LG Derrick Dockey-Bills, WR T. J. Houshmanzadeh-Bengals, MLB Jeremiah trotter-Vikings, CB Champ Bailey-Vikings, RT Ryan Diem-Cowboys, WR Chris Chambers-Bengals, RG Leonard Davis-Cardinals, LOLB Greg Ellis-Dolphins, MLB Keith Brooking-Jaguars, C Andre Gurode-Steelers, WR Randy Moss-Patriots, P Jason baker-Panthers, DT John Henderson-Jaguars, K Lawrence Tynes-Seahawks, DT Ma'ake Kemoeatu-Steelers, DT Kris Jenkins-Falcons, RG Stephen Neal-Jets, RE Jarvis Green-Falcons, K Sebastian Janikowski-Jets, C Dan Koppen-NFL, LOLB Marcus Washington_redskins, DT Kelly Gregg-Dolphins, WR Deion Branch-Seahawks, ROLB Julian Peterson-Seahawks, LG Alan Faneca-Steelers, WR Andre Johnson-Texans.

IW Workouts:

Spoiler

1. CB Nico Buchanan-85/93
2. HB Reyshawn Highsmith-76/89-Adrian Peterson comp, bit of a disappointment.
3. C Andre Mason-Southern Miss-39/69-Nick Mangold comp, major bust. Don't go by comparisons too much.
4.CB Brad Hubbard-88/93
5. ROLB Leonard Lake-Southern Utah-85/87
6. MLB Derek Brown-East Carolina-88/89
7.DT Donta Grady-Purdue-88/90
8. LE Darren Holton-UNLV-88/90
9.LG Raymond Hubbard-Davidson-88/91
10.FB Kyle Nunn-Nebraska-88/87

I'll do the draft next.

[Mike3207]

April 2015 Draft:

1-24-Traded up here, gave up 1-27, 5(144), and 2016 5th. I drafted DT Donta grady-Purdue

2-35-Traded 2(48) and 3(80) for this pick, drafted MLB Derek Brown-East Carolina

3-66-Traded SS Nedu Ndube, 7 (221) and 2016 6th here, drafted HB Daryl Martin-Bowling Green

3-68-FB Kyle Nunn-Nebraska

4-112-Traded to the Patriots for 6th (179) and 2016 4th, met trade for future picks goal.

4-123-Drafted TE John Fisher-UW Lacrosse

5-129-Drafted QB L. J. Curry-Georgia Southern

6-179-Drafted DT Jiovanny Stevens-Norfolk State

6-189-Drafted HB Alex Still-Richmond

Undrafted:

TE-Deleware State
QB-Arizona
ROLB-Southern Utah
LE-UNLV
SS-Kentucky

Signed DT Donta Grady to 5 year, 10.5 million contract, 2 million SB. It goes 1.8-1.9-2.1-2.3-2.4 million.

Signed MLB Derek Brown to 4 year, 4.7 million contract, 500K SB. It goes 1-1.1-1.2-1.4 million.

[brett the jet favre]

Quote: Originally Posted by mrs844224

Player Comparisons for the 2015 Jones Draft: Spoiler QB-Landry Vaugn-Penn State-Tom Brady QB-Jonathan Cook-California-Jamarcus Russell HB-Oscar Jamison-Georgia Tech-Edgerrin James HB Reyshawn Highsmith-Ohio State-Adrian Peterson HB-Daryl Martin-Bowling Green-Steven Jackson FB Kyle Nunn-Justin Griffith-Nebraska WR-Evan Flowers-Louisville-Terrell Owens TE-Omar Burns-Rice-Chris Cooley TE-John Fisher-UW Lacrosse-Kellen Winslow LT Craig Crockett-Pittsburgh-Walter Jones LG-Raymond Hubbard-Davidson-Alan Faneca C-Andre Mason-Southern Miss-Nick Mangold C-Joey Norton-Lambuth-Matt Birk RT-Robert Drew-USF-Willie Anderson RT-Charlie Dugan-Sam Fraser-Willie Anderson RT-Gerald Dockett-Wayne State-Willie Anderson LE-Jason Williiams-Georgia-Julius Peppers LE-Tom Culberson-Boise State-Aaron Kampman LE-Deron Johnstone-Pittsburgh-Kyle Vanden Bosch LE-Jordan Clinton-Nicholls St.-Shaun Ellis RE-Xavier franklin-Virginia-Mario Williams RE-Alan Lott-California-Richard Seymour RE-Colton Rooney-Indiana(Penn.)-Richard Seymour DT-Junior Chavez-Texas-Marcus Stroud DT-Donta Grady-Purdue-Warren Sapp DT-Jiovanny Stevens-Norfolk State-Tommy Harris LOLB-Jamoris Jackson-Texas A&M-Terrel Suggs MLB-Derek Brown-E Carolina-Brian Urlacher ROLB-Ed Bridges-Maryland-Jason Taylor ROLB-Leonard Lake-Southern Utah-Derrick brooks CB-Niko Buchanan-Michigan-Patrick Surtain FS-Travis Conley-Tulane-Madieu Williams SS-Noel McCracken-West Virginia-Darren Sharper SS-Leron Wilson-East Michigan-Rodney Harrison SS Jerrel Battle-kentucky-Darrin Sharper K-Seth Francis-Dartmouth-Adam Vinatieri K-Jevon Beal-Walla Walla-Adam Vinatieri

hahahahahaha a Jamarcus Russel lol whats that mean cant throw 15 yards weighs aton and SUCKS lolololol

[camelworm]

Quote: Originally Posted by brett the jet favre

hahahahahaha a Jamarcus Russel lol whats that mean cant throw 15 yards weighs aton and SUCKS lolololol

The single positive thing Jamarcus can do is throw a lot farther than 15 yards.

[Mike3207]

This will be on the back burner for quite some time; I'm currently running a Texans dynasty with the Michigan Spread and the 3-3-5 defense. I may not get back to this dynasty for quite awhile.

[kdmajoslin]

Quote: Originally Posted by brett the jet favre

hahahahahaha a Jamarcus Russel lol whats that mean cant throw 15 yards weighs aton and SUCKS lolololol

I'm having some success with JaMarcus in my Raiders Dynasty...although if I would of dumped him and got someone else...who knows how well we would be doing.