manxman2601

I've already said that I'm happy taking McCarron in the first (the Aaron Rodgers thing) so I am a fan, however, I do have one concern and that is his Redzone passing. It's not something I've charted or studied but my impression watching Alabama the last couple of years is that they do come away with a lot of FGs, especially against the better defenses.

mayoclinic

Mackenzie has brought up an intriguing TE prospect who could be a nice alternative to Chris Gragg in my "bliueprint" and mock: Cincinnati TE Travis Kelce, brother of Phialdelphia center Jason Kelce:



Interesting kid:

- 3 sport background (baseball, basketball); love TEs with basketball backgrounds
- Former QB, so he should have some grasp of offensive schemes and "processing speed". Plus he's been used in Wildcat situations some, which also speaks to his movement skills.

Here's a nice read on Kelce:

http://cdn3.sbnation.com/photo_image...xtra_large.jpg

I had SMU DE converted to TE Taylor Thompson on my wish list and mock last year for the Pats, who had similar size and athleticism. Taylor ended up going at #145 in the 5th round to Tennessee, so that range wouldn't be unreasonable for Kelce.

I'd be torn right now between Kelce and Gragg. We need another H-back/move TE to back up and complement Aaron Hernandez more than we need another big TE. But if Kelce really moves as well in space as Mackenzie suggests, the chance to get a big guy with Gronk-like movement skills could be too good to pass up.

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Snake Eyes

How about both? If Vereen comes online he'd likely be an upgrade over Woodhead, freeing up a spot for Gragg as a FB/TE.

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Merril Hoge's Tie Knot

I didn't notice the 2014 part.

Like I said I'd let the market dictate which DB I'd go after. Basically I'd go after the best available. Whether that's Goldson, Byrd, DRC, Will Middleton or Ed Reed. That's not to say I think they will all be available. That's a luxury McCourty's versatility allows. He's been adored by PFF this year, (top 5 I think) so it's not just me that feels he improved.

Reed my have been discussed in detail, but not by me. I'll be shocked if he doesn't become a FA. Baltimore has paralyzing cap problems and they have a history of letting their stars test the FA market. They let Lewis do it twice for example.

VrabelJr

Nice work on this. Although the Chung for Talib trade doesn't make sense. Chung's contract is expiring this year as is Talib's.

ctpatsfan77

Not the OP, but I believe that's sort of the point: you trade Chung for Talib before the deadline, and then, if Talib pans out, you resign him before FA starts.

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An Exquisite Work of Art, my Friend.

You continue to amaze and, indeed, to astonish me.

If The Pravda's Sport Section was a fifth as good as your Writing ~ ah, how I miss the Hall of Fame lineup of Peter Gammons, Bob Ryan, Nick Cafardo, and Crew ~ then I would actually stifle my laughter and pay those fools.

Brother Mayo's Priorities

1 ~ Fixing The Secondary ~ I am actually more sanguine about our Secondary than...everybody. I think that Devin McCourty, Alfonzo Dennard, Tavon Wilson, Nate Ebner...and even the much maligned Kyle Arrington provide us a talented Core 5...and Marquise Cole has been surprising me.

You know I was never thrilled about Steven Gregory or Ras I Dowling, but the former, at least, offers us decent Depth, for the time being.

Dowling is suggestive of a complete and utter waste of an invaluable Pick. I was disgusted at the move at the time, and tried really hard to get behind it...But we should've made a deal with the Miners, and I'm afraid my anti-Dowling bias is well on the way to being validated...

Pat Chung, on the other hand, I was very excited about when we drafted'm...But as you know I have sold my last remaining Shares in that fellow, and am 100% with you in coveting his departure...

Even so, I still believe in those 5, and believe we can be ~ and ought to be ~ selective in who we Draft in the Draft or sign in Free Agency.

I've never been one to spend heavily, here: First off ~ this is for everyone else, as you know my Philosophy well, Brother Mayo ~ I greatly undervalue the Secondary, because of my Core Philosophy that it is wise to spend disproportionately heavily in the Trenches, and lightly away from them...

And also because there're always intriguing Day 2, Day 3, and UFA guys that I like. And regarding Free Agency, I'd spend only on Bargain Vets, and rarely ~ if ever ~ spend Big Money.

2 ~ Left Defensive End ~ I also find myself relatively sanguine about Left Defensive End. I am, as you doubtlessly recall, frothing with what I personally see as the Potential of Jermaine Cunningham ~ Woot!! ~ and Jake Bequette, as well as Justin Francis and, indeed, Rob Ninkovich, Travis Scott, and even Donta HighTower, on occasion. Cunningham and Bequette, in particular, I see as possessing immense long term potential. Mind you: You know that it is a Core Philosophy of mine that you can never have too much FirePower...And if the right guy is available at the right price...

3 ~ Youth/Depth at O Line ~ Couldn't agree more, as of course you know, Bro. The Missed Opportunities to cheaply enrich our Depth of Talent in our interior O Line, the last 2 years, have sickened me...Which is not to say that Mad Bill has been anything short of Light Years ahead of his Rivals...And it is fortunate that O Guards, in particular, continue to be unfathomably undervalued.

4 ~ Speed at Wide Receiver ~ Hmmm...Yes, here's where we currently diverge, somewhat. Perhaps to a fault am I focused on Moving The Chains. If I was running a BaseBall team, all I'd want swinging the bats is Contact Hitters with elevated On Base Percentages...I wouldn't give a rat's @$$ about Home Runs. But that, as they say, is me...And I look forward to your deliciously & delightfully Disruptive Discourses on this Great Subject of yours: The Oregonization of the Offense.

5 ~ Depth and Future at Defensive Tackle ~ I am, needless to say, 1000% behind you on the importance of developing High Caliber Depth of Talent at this insanely crucial Position.

6 ~ Wing Back & Flex End ~ Heh. I think you know how I feel about that position. It is the most potentially Disruptive position in the entire Offense...and to fail to develop High Caliber Depth of Talent behind Aaron the Navigator...is incredibly foolish. Fortunately, Mad Bill happens to be brilliant...and may well soon address this Opportunity.

7 ~ Tom Brady's Successor ~ I see no need to rush on this, or to spend more than Day 3 or UFA Draft Capital...but I certainly heartily agree that it's always a good idea to develop Talent, here. We all know who I would've scooped up, the last couple years: Greg McElroy, Kellen Moore, and maybe Ricky Stanzi...Fortunately, there are likely to be more such Field Generals, and indeed they are likely to come just as inexplicably cheaply, Praise The Gods.

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Avenger

Kellen Moore would be great in this offense, his football acumen is top notch. With the receivers on this team Moore would be able to play to his strengths, he goes through his reads quicker than any QB I've ever scouted.

I still think that safety is the biggest need in the draft, and I would like to pick up a nickelback. If Tyrann Mathieu enters the draft I would be more than fine with taking him with our 7th round pick.

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Avenger

I don't think that Moore fits Detroit's game, the Lion's offense relies on getting it deep to Johnson.

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Luxusdk

Well there was the first piece in the master plan ? Finally a corner ( i hope ) ?