Smilers 1St 2016 Mock Offseason

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Re-sign – Chris Chester, Adrian Clayborn, Paul Worrilow (RFA), Ryan Schraeder (RFA), Nate Stupar (RFA), Ricardo Allen (RFA), Allen Bradford (RFA)

Cut/let go – Kroy Biermann, Tyson Jackson ($1.5m saving), Devin Hester ($3m saving), Jon Asamoah ($1.4m saving)

Free agency – Bruce Irvin, DE/LB (Seahawks), Mark Barron, SS (Rams), Coby Fleener, TE (Colts)

1^st - Darron Lee, LB (Ohio State)/ Myles Jack, LB (UCLA)/ Jaylon Smith, LB (Notre Dame) – Whoever is available, I think they all have similar qualities: good size, great athletes with ability to play sideline to sideline, versatility to play any linebacker spot in our system. I think Smith is the most NFL ready and Jack probably has the highest ceiling, whilst Lee probably falls somewhere between the 2.

2^nd - Jarran Reed, DT (Alabama) – Underrated on that Bama defensive line. 6-3, 320 lbs, Reed has arguably outshone his more heralded teammate A’Shawn Robinson over the last 2 years. Reed can play DE or NT in Quinn’s defense, and would immediately replace what we are getting from Tyson Jackson, whilst being cover and a long-term replacement for Soliai.

3^rd - Nick Martin, C/G (Notre Dame) – Versatile guy who reminds me a lot of his older brother Zach. Currently playing Center but long-term his best position might be at Guard. Either way he’ll provide great depth and would ultimately replace Chester.

4^th - Danzel McDaniel, DB (Kansas State) – Another guy who I think is seriously being slept on. He’s a big, athletic corner who loves to lay the wood. I’d like to see what he could do at safety, but Quinn likes having these long athletic corners on the boundary. Either way, I’m sure Quinn will find a way to use him. One of the most violent hitters I’ve seen since Sean Taylor, don’t believe me check out the video below…

7^th – Keith Marshall, RB (Georgia) – Explosive athlete who has suffered from injuries throughout college. When he first signed for Georgia, I rated him a better prospect that Gurley. Things obviously didn’t work out but I think given a shot and a bill of good health he could be a steal. Worst case scenario, he provides a change of pace backup and another option as a returner.

[hjerry]

Allen is an ERFA, rather than a RFA

[Knight of God]

Dang dude. Probably the best too early mock off season I have ever seen.

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Allen is an ERFA, rather than a RFA

Yeah I know thanks, I just couldn't be bothered to differentiate

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Dang dude. Probably the best too early mock off season I have ever seen.

Cheers, my only regret is only having 5 picks to work with. I think come draft day we'll be looking to acquire a few more.

[Knight of God]

Cheers, my only regret is only having 5 picks to work with. I think come draft day we'll be looking to acquire a few more.

The 6th we used was probably worth more than it would have been on a player.

[hjerry]

Yeah I know thanks, I just couldn't be bothered to differentiate

It's fine. The only reason that I correct it, is just to clarify for everyone else, that other teams can't get a shot at him. It's us or nothing.

Great mock btw.

[ATL_DirtyBirds]

Like it. McDaniels pick is interesting to me. Would like to see him at Safety, most likely SS without knowing his times and just looking at the video you showed. He seems to have good instincts and can deliver the boom.

I think Lee is the most likely LB prospect to fall to us if we have a late 1st round selection. Jack has a chance but I wouldn't bet the house on it even though I prefer him the most. Don't think Smith falls to us if we have a late 1st round selection.

Haven't seen much of Martin but I agree with the position pick.

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The 6th we used was probably worth more than it would have been on a player.

Very true, still can't see TD keeping just the 5 picks. I think we'll trade down at some point.

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Like it. McDaniels pick is interesting to me. Would like to see him at Safety, most likely SS without knowing his times and just looking at the video you showed. He seems to have good instincts and can deliver the boom.

I think Lee is the most likely LB prospect to fall to us if we have a late 1st round selection. Jack has a chance but I wouldn't bet the house on it even though I prefer him the most. Don't think Smith falls to us if we have a late 1st round selection.

Haven't seen much of Martin but I agree with the position pick.

Cheers. I do think Mcdaniel is intriguing and it'll be interesting to see how different teams view him throughout this process. I suspect Quinn will like him as a physical boundary corner in the Brandon Browner mold, although I'd like to see him at FS.

You may be right with the linebackers, which is why I listed all three. It's still pretty fluid at this point, but I suspect one will be there. 4-3 linebackers aren't seen as premium throughout the league and do tend to fall on draft days.

[Smiler11]

It's fine. The only reason that I correct it, is just to clarify for everyone else, that other teams can't get a shot at him. It's us or nothing.

Great mock btw.

I agree it's worth pointing out. Cheers

[datchrisb1]

I still see Irvin being a plus. By all means inform me if I'm wrong but don't he and Beasley play the same position, wouldn't he be too light in the shorts to play RDE. Reason being I wasn't familiar with the 4-3 under. When I did some research on it it says the RDE is essentially a 5, pretty much a tweener between a 3-4 DE & a 4-3 DE.

[datchrisb1]

Just saying, I see a lot of "bring Bruce Irvin home" comments. In Seattle guys like Michael Bennett and even Red Bryant was playing that position. Would love to see him here, just not sure how it would work...

[Sheldon Cooper]

2016

QB-Ryan, Gradkowski

WR-Jones, Hankerson, Hardy, Williams, Weems

TE-Tamme, Toilolo, Celek

RB-Freeman, Coleman, Ward

FB-DiMarco

LT-Matthews, Long

LG-Levitre, Stone

OC-Person, Gradkowski

RG-Chester, Stone

RT-Schraeder, Harris

LEO-Beasley, Biermann

RDT-Hageman, Clayborn

LDT-Soliai, Babinaux, Jarrett

LDE-Jordan, Jackson

WLB-Cravens

MLB-Durant, Worrilow, Northrup

SLB-Reed, Schofield, Stupar

RCB-Alford, Collins, Facyson

NCB-Adams

FS-Mills, Allen, Therezie

SS-Moore, Bush

LCB-Trufant, Southward

K-Bryant

P-Bosher

S-Harris

Draft

1-WLB-Su'a Cravens

2-FS- Jalen Mills

3-SS-Deon Bush

4-CB-Brandon Facyson

7-MLB-Reggie Northrup

FA

1-DE-Cameron Jordan

2-TE-Garrett Celek

3-QB-Bruce Gradkowki

Edited October 9, 2015 by Ryan_2.0_WCO

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I still see Irvin being a plus. By all means inform me if I'm wrong but don't he and Beasley play the same position, wouldn't he be too light in the shorts to play RDE. Reason being I wasn't familiar with the 4-3 under. When I did some research on it it says the RDE is essentially a 5, pretty much a tweener between a 3-4 DE & a 4-3 DE.

Bruce Irvin played predominately at SLB for the seahawks but he's also played some DE, so he gives us versatility. On obviously pass rushing downs, Quinn likes to use the SLB as almost a 2nd Leo and I think that's where someone like Irvin makes his money.

His versatility and familiarity in the system is why I'd sign him. Plus he's already indicated that he'd like to play here so he might take a hometown discount.

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I still see Irvin being a plus. By all means inform me if I'm wrong but don't he and Beasley play the same position, wouldn't he be too light in the shorts to play RDE. Reason being I wasn't familiar with the 4-3 under. When I did some research on it it says the RDE is essentially a 5, pretty much a tweener between a 3-4 DE & a 4-3 DE.

You're partially right, the Leo lines up away from the strong side of the offense. Predominately this means the 5 tech, like Tysoe Jackson, Red Bryant etc line up at LE with the Leo at RE. This is the Base defense though, and Quinn will mix things up depending on down and distance. I think we've seen a line of Schoefield, Babs, Clayborn, Beasley be used on third down.

[brown bomber]

I still see Irvin being a plus. By all means inform me if I'm wrong but don't he and Beasley play the same position, wouldn't he be too light in the shorts to play RDE. Reason being I wasn't familiar with the 4-3 under. When I did some research on it it says the RDE is essentially a 5, pretty much a tweener between a 3-4 DE & a 4-3 DE.

Irvin has added 20 lbs and is up to 265 now.

[FalconBlood23]

Just a quick question since I don't really follow college ball. How does this draft class look compared to years past? Is it strong or weak? What is the strongest position in this year's draft? What about weakest? Just curious

[brown bomber]

Just a quick question since I don't really follow college ball. How does this draft class look compared to years past? Is it strong or weak? What is the strongest position in this year's draft? What about weakest? Just curious

DT is very strong, but DE is weak IMO. For what we need, LB is good in rd 1. OG also looks good for us if we wanted to go that route in the first 2 rds. TE also looks good in the first 3 rds.

[datchrisb1]

You're partially right, the Leo lines up away from the strong side of the offense. Predominately this means the 5 tech, like Tysoe Jackson, Red Bryant etc line up at LE with the Leo at RE. This is the Base defense though, and Quinn will mix things up depending on down and distance. I think we've seen a line of Schoefield, Babs, Clayborn, Beasley be used on third down.

I still wouldn't mind us picking up Shaq Lawson or Jonathan Allen. To me they would fit perfectly on the otherside, to me there the type of players that wouldn't have to necessarily come off the field. They could play that RE (5) on all 3 downs in my opinion.

[datchrisb1]

http://draftbreakdown.com/video/shaq-lawson-vs-notre-dame-2015/

And this is verses Ronnie Stanley, THE top OT coming out this year.

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http://draftbreakdown.com/video/shaq-lawson-vs-notre-dame-2015/

And this is verses Ronnie Stanley, THE top OT coming out this year.

I like Shaw lawson lot, not sure he's ideal as 5 tech though.

[Smiler11]

Just a quick question since I don't really follow college ball. How does this draft class look compared to years past? Is it strong or weak? What is the strongest position in this year's draft? What about weakest? Just curious

I don't think it looks particularly strong. The strength, as others have said are interior Defensive line, linebacker (1st 2 rounds), running back and maybe DB's. It's hard to get a gauge on QB's at the moment, and if you want a franchise LT then you better be picking early in round 1. It also looks to be pretty weak on pass rushers at the moment.

I think there are a number of quality ZBS guards and centers that can be found in the middle rounds though.

[FalconBlood23]

I don't think it looks particularly strong. The strength, as others have said are interior Defensive line, linebacker (1st 2 rounds), running back and maybe DB's. It's hard to get a gauge on QB's at the moment, and if you want a franchise LT then you better be picking early in round 1. It also looks to be pretty weak on pass rushers at the moment.

I think there are a number of quality ZBS guards and centers that can be found in the middle rounds though.

I think the best route we can go in this draft is picking bpa and not reaching for our needs. If we pick the in 20's, what's our best possible choice?

[datchrisb1]

Just a quick question since I don't really follow college ball. How does this draft class look compared to years past? Is it strong or weak? What is the strongest position in this year's draft? What about weakest? Just curious

DT is very strong, but DE is weak IMO. For what we need, LB is good in rd 1. OG also looks good for us if we wanted to go that route in the first 2 rds. TE also looks good in the first 3 rds.

I disagree regarding DE, the DE position is just as strong as last year if not stronger. DT is just really top heavy in my opinion. It's like 3 top guys there, then there is a drop off, but it's early, the college season isn't played out yet so it's hard to tell, but at this point there at least 6 to 7 DEs easy that are first rounders.