Plenty of draft capital this year and maybe more incoming:
-2nd rounder for Mayo? Teams like Philly could really use him. Can't see him back.
-6th/7th rounder for Dennard. With the emergence of Butler, Dennard probably won't even make the team and trading him saves us some cap space as his salary spikes to around 1.3 million this year.
I really believe (barring injuries) we can repeat next year with the same team coming back (resigning Revis/McCourty). We already have our QB prospect for the future too. This draft is a luxury.
The only two players I'm really sold on given their projected value are Rashad Greene and Nick Marshall. They won't require much capital either. I'm still unfamiliar with most of the 1st round players to really pick a binky.
If there is a top 20 pick on the OL/DL worth trading up for, I think that should be our plan. We also could afford to gamble big time with Gurley or Green-Beckham.
I have no idea who I want in round 1. But with all these picks and maybe more incoming, it is definitely a trade up year.
Get that one impact rookie who could help us repeat. The team is already good enough to get the 1 seed and return to the SB.
As much as I love Mayo, and would hate to see him go. One of two things needs to happen. He needs to take a HUGE pay cut. In the 5 million dollar range. If he's not willing to do that, then you try to shop him. He is a amazing player, but it might be really hard to find a buyer for a 2nd rounder. You might be able to get a 3rd, and a 4th. Maybe we can trade him to the cardinals for Fitz on a restructured contract. lol
I don't like the "we have a good so team lets trade up" mentality. Not having any glaring holes is a luxury few are privileged to have. This allows you to gamble a little more with your investments (draft picks) and bring in developmental players with a bunch of upside.
Nick marshal and Josh Shaw. Those are the types of players you can get with you mid round picks. I want as many as we can get. Considering I'm having a hard time picking a player Id truly be happy with at 32, every day I'm leaning more towards the "trade out" attempt. If we could some how get a few more 3-5th round picks, there is some awesome developmental talent in this years draft.
Yes I also think its time to say good bye to Denard, and also Tavon wilson. Those two players alone free up around 2 million in cap space. I know Arrington had a pretty good year, but we should also entertain the option of trying to trade him. He's a great player, but I think yesterday proved hell never be a true #1 CB. I just don't feel he's worth his 4.5 million dollar salary he's set to make in 15. A intresting thought to make note of is, Antonio Chromartie being a free agent. He made a little less money last year then Arrington did. Im sure he would love the thought of getting to play with his former teammate and once scary duo partner, Revis. Having two high upside players like Shaw and Marshall who physically have the body/frame to be elite, learning the ropes from corners like Revis, Browner, and Chromartie is what you call, great planning for the future.
