alphilip77
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Hey guys,
Well, since the SB is roughly two weeks away and since not much else is going on in football news, I thought I'd share my version of an ideal offseason for the Pats this year. Now, before I go any further, a couple of things I'd like to share:
1) This isn't one of those mocks where we sign all of the best available FAs (Ngata, Asomugha, etc.). I made this offseason mock as realistic as possible. The only FA signings I have from other teams are John Kuhn and Tamba Hali. While Hali is a "big name," he's the most realsitic FA based on the system he played in and BB possibly gauging interest from him at the Pro Bowl about potentially playing in NE. This mock also covers both scenarios if he is either frachised or isn't (which I'll get into more later in this post).
2) I am working under the assumption that a new CBA has been reached and everything has been established in regards to cap and tags.
3) For the draft portion of this mock, I tried to get the players and the pick numbers/rounds matched up as realistically as possible. Many players will either rise or fall as you all know so take that into consideration when reading that portion.
4) Lastly, comments are welcome. This whole mock was just something I had been tossing around in my head the past few days and I felt like putting it on paper and sharing it with you guys. It may not be perfect or even acceptable to some, but I don't mind if you don't care for it. Enjoy!
Offseason Signings
-Re-sign Matt Light to a 2-3 yr deal
-Re-sign Logan Mankins to a 5-6 yr deal
-Re-sign Jarrad Page to a 2-3 yr deal
-Re-sign Kevin Faulk to a 1 yr deal
-Re-sign Sammy Morris to a 1 yr deal
-Re-sign Quinn Ojinnaka to a 2-3 yr deal
-Re-sign Gerard Warren to a 1-2 yr deal
-Sign BJGE to a 2 yr extension
-Sign John Kuhn to a 2-3yr deal
*Sign Tamba Hali to a 4 yr deal (if non-franchised)
2011 Draft
(Trade 1st Round (OAK) for 1st and 2nd Round Picks)
1st Round (Team A): Anthony Castonzo OT
-Good ZBS tackle that can learn behind the scenes and take over Light's spot once his deal runs out
1st Round (Original): Mike Pouncey G/C
-Would be drafted as G for us and could also work on shotgun snapping as a C during TC and pre-season. Mauler on the right side and would give us another Mankins-mentality lineman.
2nd Round (CAR): Stefen Wiesniewski C/G
-Best C in the draft and adds versatility in his ability to play G. Would take over Koppen's spot after 2011.
(Trade 3rd Round pick and 4th Round Pick for 2nd Round Pick)
2nd Round (Team B): Muhammed Wilkerson DE
-Solid D-line prospect who is versatile. Only projected him being in the second round due to level of competition he faced at Temple. May go higher obviously.
2nd Round (Team A): Jabaal Sheard OLB/DE
-Solid pass rusher and run defender. Not a world beater like Julius Peppers, but would give us better production than that lazy bum TBC.
2nd Round: Jeremy Beal OLB/DE
-Same as Sheard, although not quite as good at rushing the passer as he is. Gets the nod here because he has experience dropping into coverage at Oklahoma.
(Note: If we are able to sign Hali, he would replace either Sheard or Beal. In that case, we would trade one of our second round picks for either a 2012 1st or a 2012 2nd and 2012 3rd).
3rd Round (MIN): Ryan Williams RB
-Again, may not be here come draft day, but it's a somewhat realistic spot for now. Only projected him here based on his position and durability questions. Good running back who would complement BJGE and Woody. Good pass catcher and is a good between the tackles runner.
5th Round: Owen Marecic FB
-BB's Swiss army knife. FB, special teamer, and possible ILB on occasions. Steal of the draft.
6th Round (NO): Cecil Shorts III WR
-Know some of you may be saying, "Who?" That's what I also said at first but after reading about his career at Mount Union, I was intrigued. He's a KR/PR who's roughly 6'0" and runs in the 4.4's. Could do one of two things for us; could be the guy we need to take the top off of defenses or would spell Tate/Edelman as a returner giving them more time to develop as receivers. Either way, it's a win-win. Plus, he gives us a reason to finally dump Slater's ass.
Training camp transactions
-Kevin Faulk is allowed to retire gracefully (ala Bruschi in 2009). Could still be around team in some capacity like when Deuce McAlister was the honorary team captain for the Saints in the 2009 playoffs.
-Fred Taylor retires
-Stephen Neal retires
-Sammy Morris and (should Weston make the 53) G. Warren would be released but would be on the emergency list should they remain unsigned.
Projected Opening Day Roster
Quarterbacks
•12 Tom Brady
• 8 Brian Hoyer
Running Backs
•42 BenJarvus Green-Ellis
•John Kuhn RB/FB
•Owen Marecic FB/LB
•Ryan Williams
•39 Danny Woodhead
Wide Receivers
•84 Deion Branch
•11 Julian Edelman PR
•17 Taylor Price
•Cecil Shorts III KR/PR
•19 Brandon Tate KR
•83 Wes Welker
Tight Ends
•82 Alge Crumpler
•87 Rob Gronkowski
•85 Aaron Hernandez
Offensive Linemen
•Anthony Castanzo T
•63 Dan Connolly G/C
•67 Dan Koppen C
•72 Matt Light T
•70 Logan Mankins G
•69 Quinn Ojinnaka T/G
•Mike Pouncey G/C
•76 Sebastian Vollmer T
•Stefen Wiesniewski G/C
Defensive Linemen
•97 Ron Brace DE/NT
•91 Myron Pryor NT
•92 Gerard Warren DE/NT OR (66 Kade Weston DE/NT)
•94 Ty Warren DE
•75 Vince Wilfork NT/DE
•Muhammed Wilkerson DE
•99 Mike Wright DE/NT
Linebackers
•Jeremy Beal OLB/DE OR Tamba Hali OLB/DE
•96 Jermaine Cunningham OLB/DE
•52 Dane Fletcher ILB/DE
•59 Gary Guyton ILB
•51 Jerod Mayo ILB
•50 Rob Ninkovich OLB/DE
•Jabaal Sheard OLB/DE OR Tamba Hali OLB/DE
•55 Brandon Spikes ILB
Defensive Backs
•27 Kyle Arrington CB
•23 Leigh Bodden CB
•38 Sergio Brown SS
•28 Darius Butler CB
•25 Patrick Chung SS
•32 Devin McCourty CB
•44 Jarrad Page SS
•31 Brandon Meriweather FS
•36 James Sanders FS
•24 Jonathan Wilhite CB
Special Teams
•3 Stephen Gostkowski K
•48 Matt Katula LS
•14 Zoltan Mesko P
Well, since the SB is roughly two weeks away and since not much else is going on in football news, I thought I'd share my version of an ideal offseason for the Pats this year. Now, before I go any further, a couple of things I'd like to share:
1) This isn't one of those mocks where we sign all of the best available FAs (Ngata, Asomugha, etc.). I made this offseason mock as realistic as possible. The only FA signings I have from other teams are John Kuhn and Tamba Hali. While Hali is a "big name," he's the most realsitic FA based on the system he played in and BB possibly gauging interest from him at the Pro Bowl about potentially playing in NE. This mock also covers both scenarios if he is either frachised or isn't (which I'll get into more later in this post).
2) I am working under the assumption that a new CBA has been reached and everything has been established in regards to cap and tags.
3) For the draft portion of this mock, I tried to get the players and the pick numbers/rounds matched up as realistically as possible. Many players will either rise or fall as you all know so take that into consideration when reading that portion.
4) Lastly, comments are welcome. This whole mock was just something I had been tossing around in my head the past few days and I felt like putting it on paper and sharing it with you guys. It may not be perfect or even acceptable to some, but I don't mind if you don't care for it. Enjoy!
Offseason Signings
-Re-sign Matt Light to a 2-3 yr deal
-Re-sign Logan Mankins to a 5-6 yr deal
-Re-sign Jarrad Page to a 2-3 yr deal
-Re-sign Kevin Faulk to a 1 yr deal
-Re-sign Sammy Morris to a 1 yr deal
-Re-sign Quinn Ojinnaka to a 2-3 yr deal
-Re-sign Gerard Warren to a 1-2 yr deal
-Sign BJGE to a 2 yr extension
-Sign John Kuhn to a 2-3yr deal
*Sign Tamba Hali to a 4 yr deal (if non-franchised)
2011 Draft
(Trade 1st Round (OAK) for 1st and 2nd Round Picks)
1st Round (Team A): Anthony Castonzo OT
-Good ZBS tackle that can learn behind the scenes and take over Light's spot once his deal runs out
1st Round (Original): Mike Pouncey G/C
-Would be drafted as G for us and could also work on shotgun snapping as a C during TC and pre-season. Mauler on the right side and would give us another Mankins-mentality lineman.
2nd Round (CAR): Stefen Wiesniewski C/G
-Best C in the draft and adds versatility in his ability to play G. Would take over Koppen's spot after 2011.
(Trade 3rd Round pick and 4th Round Pick for 2nd Round Pick)
2nd Round (Team B): Muhammed Wilkerson DE
-Solid D-line prospect who is versatile. Only projected him being in the second round due to level of competition he faced at Temple. May go higher obviously.
2nd Round (Team A): Jabaal Sheard OLB/DE
-Solid pass rusher and run defender. Not a world beater like Julius Peppers, but would give us better production than that lazy bum TBC.
2nd Round: Jeremy Beal OLB/DE
-Same as Sheard, although not quite as good at rushing the passer as he is. Gets the nod here because he has experience dropping into coverage at Oklahoma.
(Note: If we are able to sign Hali, he would replace either Sheard or Beal. In that case, we would trade one of our second round picks for either a 2012 1st or a 2012 2nd and 2012 3rd).
3rd Round (MIN): Ryan Williams RB
-Again, may not be here come draft day, but it's a somewhat realistic spot for now. Only projected him here based on his position and durability questions. Good running back who would complement BJGE and Woody. Good pass catcher and is a good between the tackles runner.
5th Round: Owen Marecic FB
-BB's Swiss army knife. FB, special teamer, and possible ILB on occasions. Steal of the draft.
6th Round (NO): Cecil Shorts III WR
-Know some of you may be saying, "Who?" That's what I also said at first but after reading about his career at Mount Union, I was intrigued. He's a KR/PR who's roughly 6'0" and runs in the 4.4's. Could do one of two things for us; could be the guy we need to take the top off of defenses or would spell Tate/Edelman as a returner giving them more time to develop as receivers. Either way, it's a win-win. Plus, he gives us a reason to finally dump Slater's ass.
Training camp transactions
-Kevin Faulk is allowed to retire gracefully (ala Bruschi in 2009). Could still be around team in some capacity like when Deuce McAlister was the honorary team captain for the Saints in the 2009 playoffs.
-Fred Taylor retires
-Stephen Neal retires
-Sammy Morris and (should Weston make the 53) G. Warren would be released but would be on the emergency list should they remain unsigned.
Projected Opening Day Roster
Quarterbacks
•12 Tom Brady
• 8 Brian Hoyer
Running Backs
•42 BenJarvus Green-Ellis
•John Kuhn RB/FB
•Owen Marecic FB/LB
•Ryan Williams
•39 Danny Woodhead
Wide Receivers
•84 Deion Branch
•11 Julian Edelman PR
•17 Taylor Price
•Cecil Shorts III KR/PR
•19 Brandon Tate KR
•83 Wes Welker
Tight Ends
•82 Alge Crumpler
•87 Rob Gronkowski
•85 Aaron Hernandez
Offensive Linemen
•Anthony Castanzo T
•63 Dan Connolly G/C
•67 Dan Koppen C
•72 Matt Light T
•70 Logan Mankins G
•69 Quinn Ojinnaka T/G
•Mike Pouncey G/C
•76 Sebastian Vollmer T
•Stefen Wiesniewski G/C
Defensive Linemen
•97 Ron Brace DE/NT
•91 Myron Pryor NT
•92 Gerard Warren DE/NT OR (66 Kade Weston DE/NT)
•94 Ty Warren DE
•75 Vince Wilfork NT/DE
•Muhammed Wilkerson DE
•99 Mike Wright DE/NT
Linebackers
•Jeremy Beal OLB/DE OR Tamba Hali OLB/DE
•96 Jermaine Cunningham OLB/DE
•52 Dane Fletcher ILB/DE
•59 Gary Guyton ILB
•51 Jerod Mayo ILB
•50 Rob Ninkovich OLB/DE
•Jabaal Sheard OLB/DE OR Tamba Hali OLB/DE
•55 Brandon Spikes ILB
Defensive Backs
•27 Kyle Arrington CB
•23 Leigh Bodden CB
•38 Sergio Brown SS
•28 Darius Butler CB
•25 Patrick Chung SS
•32 Devin McCourty CB
•44 Jarrad Page SS
•31 Brandon Meriweather FS
•36 James Sanders FS
•24 Jonathan Wilhite CB
Special Teams
•3 Stephen Gostkowski K
•48 Matt Katula LS
•14 Zoltan Mesko P
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