Big Duke 6 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 1st He hired Mike Smith.2nd He is filling the staff.Coaches and other scouts,trainers etc.3rd Freeageancy............Oline-Tackles I like.George Foster 6-5 338 Wesley Britt 6-8 320They are both unrestricted and in the top 5 or so tacles in freeagency.You dont need both but you will need to pursue both.Guards-Stacey Andrews 6-7 342 Ruben Brown 6-3 300Both are unresticted and in the top 5 guards available.Again pursue both but one of them or someone close is essential.Center-I really think this one can be addressed in the draft and develop.Jeff Faine from N.O. is available if Thomas wants more.These guys will not break the bank but they will be in demand.One of these guys at each position and a solid draft will go a long way towards the post season in the future.You can go to phase 4 in the draft with a lot of options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 George FosterHt./Wt.: 6-5/338 Position: T Born: 6/9/80, Macon, GA.High school: Southeast (Macon, Ga.). College: Georgia. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Game logs | Stat splits --------------------------------------------------------------------------------2007 scouting reportStrengths: Has excellent size and strength. Can be an explosive run blocker when he bends his knees. Has good athletic ability and is light on his feet. Gets good depth when he sets up to pass block. Weaknesses: Must improve his mechanics to optimize his strength. Has a narrow base when run blocking. Exposes his chest and sets up too wide in pass protection. Bottom line: Foster still is on the rise and continues to grow as a player.Career dataTransactions/career notes: Selected by Denver Broncos in first round (20th pick overall) of 2003 NFL draft. ... Signed by Broncos (July 24, 2003). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Wesley BrittHt./Wt.: 6-8/320 Position: T Born: 11/21/81, Cullman, AL.High school: Cullman (Ala.). College: Alabama. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Game logs | Stat splits --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Career dataTransactions/career notes: Selected by San Diego Chargers in fifth round (164th pick overall) of 2005 NFL draft. ... Signed by Chargers (June 24, 2005). ... Released by Chargers (September 3, 2005). ... Signed by New England Patriots to practice squad (September 5, 2005). Honors: Named offensive tackle on THE SPORTING NEWS Freshman All-America fourth team (2001). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Be realistic and cost effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Stacy AndrewsHt./Wt.: 6-7/342 Position: G Born: 6/2/81, Camden, AR.High school: Fairview (Camden, Ark.). College: Mississippi. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Game logs | Stat splits --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Career dataTransactions/career notes: Selected by Cincinnati Bengals in fourth round (123rd pick overall) of 2004 NFL draft. ... Signed by Bengals (July 30, 2004). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Maguire Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I think the Bengals are going to try very hard to re-sign Andrews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakyfalcon Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 bigduke, your avatar is scaring me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 freakyfalcon (2/5/2008)bigduke, your avatar is scaring me.Just takeing a last shot at brady.Ill change soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 The Cush (2/5/2008)I think the Bengals are going to try very hard to re-sign Andrews.These guys are scrubs its going to be hard to land them.We need to have several eggs in different basckets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Arent scrubs I should say!Sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 out of all those named, I like Stacy Andrews the best.....What about Jordan Gross for Right Tackle/Panthers....He won't be cheap but I like him - he's solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 They had him ranked about 7th. Jordan GrossHt./Wt.: 6-4/300 Position: T Born: 7/20/80, Fruitland, ID.High school: Fruitland (Idaho). College: Utah. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Game logs | Stat splits --------------------------------------------------------------------------------2007 scouting reportStrengths: Plays with a mean streak. Has the upper-body strength to knock defenders back and enough lower-body strength to hold his ground against bull rushers. Rarely takes false steps and has good range. Plays under control in space; rarely lunges and has good lateral mobility. Maintains separation and is fundamentally sound. Weaknesses: Struggles to anchor when he loses leverage off the line. Lacks an explosive first step and struggles to prevent penetration. Bottom line: Though Gross has only adequate size, he is an explosive drive blocker who plays with a nonstop motor.Career dataTransactions/career notes: Selected by Carolina Panthers in first round (eighth pick overall) of 2003 NFL draft. ... Signed by Panthers (July 26, 2003). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Maguire Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 We need a LT and RG more than anything right now (on the O-Line). You won't find a good pure LT in Free Agency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 The Cush (2/5/2008)We need a LT and RG more than anything right now (on the O-Line). You won't find a good pure LT in Free Agency.A decent Right tackle will do for this line at left tackle.We had a undrafted rooky at left tackle.How could we do worse?Well.....Gandy could come back but thats about it.Im just looking for someone to hold his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Nat DorseyHt./Wt.: 6-7/335 Position: T Born: 9/9/83, New Orleans, LA.High school: St. Augustine (New Orleans, La.). College: Georgia Tech. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Game logs | Stat splits --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Career dataTransactions/career notes: Selected after junior season by Minnesota Vikings in fourth round (115th pick overall) of 2004 NFL draft. ... Signed by Vikings (July 29, 2004). ... Traded by Vikings to Cleveland Browns for G/C Melvin Fowler (September 3, 2005). Honors: Named offensive tackle on THE SPORTING NEWS Freshman All-America first team (2001). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalfalcon Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I like Nat Dorsey, Jordan Gross, Stacy Andrews as viable free agent acquisitions. Just say no to George Foster. Ask any Detroit Lion fan what they think of George Foster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 metalfalcon21 (2/5/2008)I like Nat Dorsey, Jordan Gross, Stacy Andrews as viable free agent acquisitions. Just say no to George Foster. Ask any Detroit Lion fan what they think of George Foster.They might say he was left one on one in pass coverage all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 We should see a lot more on freeagant oline in the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 caliber (2/5/2008)We may could get Foster cheaper and easier than anyone else seeing as how he grew up in Macon, GA.If he grew up in Georgia, he's probably not a Falcon's fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankthetank966 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 bigduke633 (2/5/2008)1st He hired Mike Smith.2nd He is filling the staff.Coaches and other scouts,trainers etc.3rd Freeageancy............Oline-Tackles I like.George Foster 6-5 338 Wesley Britt 6-8 320They are both unrestricted and in the top 5 or so tacles in freeagency.You dont need both but you will need to pursue both.Guards-Stacey Andrews 6-7 342 Ruben Brown 6-3 300Both are unresticted and in the top 5 guards available.Again pursue both but one of them or someone close is essential.Center-I really think this one can be addressed in the draft and develop.Jeff Faine from N.O. is available if Thomas wants more.These guys will not break the bank but they will be in demand.One of these guys at each position and a solid draft will go a long way towards the post season in the future.You can go to phase 4 in the draft with a lot of options.I think we are good with Forney and Blaylock but I am having issues determining what to think of Weiner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Weiner did well until he got hurt.Forney is on his way out I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalFalconFan Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 bigduke633 (2/5/2008)1st He hired Mike Smith.2nd He is filling the staff.Coaches and other scouts,trainers etc.3rd Freeageancy............Oline-Tackles I like.George Foster 6-5 338 Wesley Britt 6-8 320They are both unrestricted and in the top 5 or so tacles in freeagency.You dont need both but you will need to pursue both.Guards-Stacey Andrews 6-7 342 Ruben Brown 6-3 300Both are unresticted and in the top 5 guards available.Again pursue both but one of them or someone close is essential.Center-I really think this one can be addressed in the draft and develop.Jeff Faine from N.O. is available if Thomas wants more.These guys will not break the bank but they will be in demand.One of these guys at each position and a solid draft will go a long way towards the post season in the future.You can go to phase 4 in the draft with a lot of options.Well, to be fair to Mike Smith, Dimitroff didn't fill out the coaching staff; Coach Smith did. But regarding your FA list, not bad. I would be stoked to get Jeff Faine here. Ruben Brown would be good too. But for some reason I was thinking he was a T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 One at each position and address needs dureing the draft.Try to build depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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