12-08-2015, 06:45 PM
With those 11 FAs, it is feasable with the $$ we have to keep about half of them. So let's say they can sign 5....and maybe even get 6 out of those 11. The 5 you need to keep in order of importance are:
1. Marvin Jones - it has been shown this season how badly we missed a viable #2 WR. In games where the opposing D takes AJ out of the picture, Jones still leaves a viable deep threat on the table for them to consider. I believe he is the reason AJ is having a decent season this year.
2. Adam Jones - defensive leader and our best CB. At 32, he is still playing at a high level. The year + he spent out of football has benefitted us by him playing younger than his years due to less wear and tear on his body. Doesn't have to be long term...maybe a one or two year contract, but we can still get some of his best years.
3. George Iloka - quietly one of the best FSs in football. Can cover, can hit, can make plays on the ball. Still young and well worth the $$.
4. Reggie Nelson - another player with a good year or two left. Plays well and has invaluable experience. Leading the NFL in INTs this season. Usually its a CB you see doing that, not a S. Another candidate for at least a 1 or 2 year deal.
5. Mohamed Sanu - adds valuable versatility to our O. Not really a viable #2 as shown last season, but a valuable role player and tough with YACs. Can get him without breaking the bank after the other must haves are signed.
6. Vincent Rey - it was a toss up between him and Sanu, but with players like Dawson in the wings, signing Rey would be icing. Has shown how valuable he is in adding depth after Burfict was injured. Smart player, and a little better in covering TEs than Burfict when the opposing O dictates mismatches.
I think those 5 would be reasonable and doable signings. Adding #6 would be a very good off season.
1. Marvin Jones - it has been shown this season how badly we missed a viable #2 WR. In games where the opposing D takes AJ out of the picture, Jones still leaves a viable deep threat on the table for them to consider. I believe he is the reason AJ is having a decent season this year.
2. Adam Jones - defensive leader and our best CB. At 32, he is still playing at a high level. The year + he spent out of football has benefitted us by him playing younger than his years due to less wear and tear on his body. Doesn't have to be long term...maybe a one or two year contract, but we can still get some of his best years.
3. George Iloka - quietly one of the best FSs in football. Can cover, can hit, can make plays on the ball. Still young and well worth the $$.
4. Reggie Nelson - another player with a good year or two left. Plays well and has invaluable experience. Leading the NFL in INTs this season. Usually its a CB you see doing that, not a S. Another candidate for at least a 1 or 2 year deal.
5. Mohamed Sanu - adds valuable versatility to our O. Not really a viable #2 as shown last season, but a valuable role player and tough with YACs. Can get him without breaking the bank after the other must haves are signed.
6. Vincent Rey - it was a toss up between him and Sanu, but with players like Dawson in the wings, signing Rey would be icing. Has shown how valuable he is in adding depth after Burfict was injured. Smart player, and a little better in covering TEs than Burfict when the opposing O dictates mismatches.
I think those 5 would be reasonable and doable signings. Adding #6 would be a very good off season.
