12-15-2022, 03:36 PM
Of our prime FAs, I hope to retain 2 of 3 of my projected starters (Bell, Pratt, Hurst) and 1 of the reserves (Apple & Perine). I'd live to go 5/5 or 4/5, but that may be unrealistic, evven with $$29 mil in space (we won't use all of it).
1) Bell. I do not want to lose both starting S's this year. We have Hill in our pocket to step in for Bates, and we traded up for Anderson last year. But I do not think Tycen should be starting for a team with SB aspirations, nor another rookie, even a top S prospect we could be in a position to take (Branch, Johnson). Plus, I am hoping to use that 1st rounder on a more impactful position (CB, DE, OT, or a stud TE/WR/RB prospect falling) or one where the pick saves me money soon (LT, RB, WR, DT).
I don't think Bell should break the bank, but he won't be cheap, either. He's already had 1 FA contract, so he may not be yearning for the bag like some others.
2) Pratt. While LB is one of the spots I like our depth best (ADG, Bailey), Pratt has been off the charts since the POs last year. He is a former S with good coverage skills. Rd1 seems a reach for the top LB prospects, and they will likely be gone by Rd 2. I worry that he is playing do well he is gonna want big money. What happens with Bell (or the others) may give me some more rope here.
3) Hurst. I like Hurst, but we don't feature the TE in this offense. There are some good TE prospects we should be able to land in Rds 2-4 even if Mayer is gone. A reasonable 2-3 year deal for Hurst at $5-$7 mil is as high as I'd go. Hopefully, he gives us a bit of a discount for finding a home.
4) Apple. If CTB looks like he claims that one corner spot, then Apple is a backup. No backups on our current roster make more than $3 mil, and precious few $2 mil. Chido coming off injury worries me some, and Flowers is also a FA. And while I think CB in Rd1 is most likely, all 6 guys could be gone. I do not think the market will be that high. Another $3-$4 mil deal would be fantastic.
5) Perine. I love Perine, but I think he gets squeezed. Mixon is on the books for another year. His dead cap # is $5.5 mil next year, so we'd only save $7 mil by trading him. And I think a high draft pick (Rd 1 -2) on a rookie deal will be itcwhen the time comes. Plus, we can re-sign Trayveon for cheaper and Evans is on the books, and I like both players. $2-$3 mil, max. Though I'd love to have him as a dependable backup to Mixon then new RB1 for years to come.
1) Bell. I do not want to lose both starting S's this year. We have Hill in our pocket to step in for Bates, and we traded up for Anderson last year. But I do not think Tycen should be starting for a team with SB aspirations, nor another rookie, even a top S prospect we could be in a position to take (Branch, Johnson). Plus, I am hoping to use that 1st rounder on a more impactful position (CB, DE, OT, or a stud TE/WR/RB prospect falling) or one where the pick saves me money soon (LT, RB, WR, DT).
I don't think Bell should break the bank, but he won't be cheap, either. He's already had 1 FA contract, so he may not be yearning for the bag like some others.
2) Pratt. While LB is one of the spots I like our depth best (ADG, Bailey), Pratt has been off the charts since the POs last year. He is a former S with good coverage skills. Rd1 seems a reach for the top LB prospects, and they will likely be gone by Rd 2. I worry that he is playing do well he is gonna want big money. What happens with Bell (or the others) may give me some more rope here.
3) Hurst. I like Hurst, but we don't feature the TE in this offense. There are some good TE prospects we should be able to land in Rds 2-4 even if Mayer is gone. A reasonable 2-3 year deal for Hurst at $5-$7 mil is as high as I'd go. Hopefully, he gives us a bit of a discount for finding a home.
4) Apple. If CTB looks like he claims that one corner spot, then Apple is a backup. No backups on our current roster make more than $3 mil, and precious few $2 mil. Chido coming off injury worries me some, and Flowers is also a FA. And while I think CB in Rd1 is most likely, all 6 guys could be gone. I do not think the market will be that high. Another $3-$4 mil deal would be fantastic.
5) Perine. I love Perine, but I think he gets squeezed. Mixon is on the books for another year. His dead cap # is $5.5 mil next year, so we'd only save $7 mil by trading him. And I think a high draft pick (Rd 1 -2) on a rookie deal will be itcwhen the time comes. Plus, we can re-sign Trayveon for cheaper and Evans is on the books, and I like both players. $2-$3 mil, max. Though I'd love to have him as a dependable backup to Mixon then new RB1 for years to come.
