Looking Ahead: Offseason Wishlist

[MDS]

david thinks the plan is good? likes what he sees? shocker!

[fansince61]

on of the items on my wishlist isnt a play. i want a new training staff.

I want the basics..like acknowledging:

          (1)   the running game can't be replaced by a short passing game
          (2)   the quality of players matter as much as the "system"
          (3)   Draft picks that need 2-3 years to learn the system are wasted picks
          (4)   modifying your game plan so you  play within the ability of the players you have

         

[General_Failure]

Next season is going to be awful if they don't get Reno signed to a long term deal right now.

[fansince61]

Next season is going to be awful if they don't get Reno signed to a long term deal right now.

Reno is golden unless the FBI finds where he's holding Reid's kids

[Sgt PSN]

Spew gives an offseason clue.

What else? Hey, I've had some in-depth, heart-to-heart conversations with people within the organization in the last couple of days. This is a tough time. No doubt. The future is going to be bright. I like the plan. I like the realization that the people who make the decisions here aren't going to sit back in the off-season. Should be worth waiting for, so hang in there, gang.

He didn't promise that this would be the biggest offseason in history.  So maybe he's right on this one. 

DT
Larry Tripplet (seems to be the only top tier DT out there....not much via FA that is better than what the birds have)
DE
Carlos Hall UFA Chiefs
Darren Howard UFA Saints
John Abraham UFA Jets
Kalimba Edwards UFA Lions
Kimo von Oelhoffen UFA Steelers
Kyle Vanden Bosch UFA Titans
Lance Johnstone UFA Vikings
N.D. Kalu UFA Eagles
Raheem Brock UFA Colts
Tyoka Jackson UFA Rams
Willie Whitehead UFA Saints

I'd be happy with either of the 2 guys you've highlighted along with Brock.  The FO gets a shot at redemption by going after him.  Granted, they haven't missed much on guys they've released but he's turned out to be a pretty darn good player. 

Vandon Bosch is having a huge year for the Titans but I've never heard much about him before this year so I'd be hesitant to throw a bunch of money his way.  He's been in the league for 5 years, has 13.5 career sacks and 9.5 of them have come this year.  I'm leaning towards flash in the pan but you just never know.   

LB
Akin Ayodele UFA Jaguars
Andra Davis UFA Browns
Cato June RFA Colts
Derek Smith UFA 49ers
Hunter Hillenmeyer UFA Bears
Jamie Winborn UFA Jaguars
Julian Peterson UFA 49ers
Nate Webster UFA Bengals
Rocky Calmus UFA Colts
Sam Cowart UFA Vikings
Tim Johnson UFA Raiders
Tommy Polley UFA Ravens
Will Witherspoon UFA Panthers

None of those names really jump out at me except Peterson.  But he's going to come at a premium and he's been battling injuries so I think the FO may just pass on him all together.  As for the rest of them, bleh.  I'd be more excited about Simeneau being gone than I would any of them coming in.  Regardless, I think damn near any of them would be an upgrade over Sims.  They should have kept Nate Wayne. 
Hell, they could have used him on Monday Night. 

WR
Antwaan Randle El UFA Steelers
Brandon Lloyd RFA 49ers - should be considered depending on what he is tendered
Corey Bradford UFA Texans
Jabar Gaffney UFA Texans
Jerome Pathon UFA Falcons
Joe Jurevicius UFA Seahawks
Keenan McCardell UFA Chargers
Reche Caldwell UFA Chargers
Reggie Wayne UFA Colts
Tim Carter UFA Giants
Troy Brown UFA Patriots

I'm skeptical on Wayne simply because of the "Price Factor".  I don't know if Wayne is that good or if it's the system and the players around him.  Granted, he'd be an immediate upgrade over any starter we have right now but I just don't know if he's capable of being "the guy". 

Brandon Lloyd is the name that really sticks out for me.  He's the lone offensive threat the 9ers have.  He sees a lot of double coverage and has had 4 different qb's throwing him the ball this year and he's still producing.  Imagine what he might be capable of with a more complete offense.  I really like his upside and wouldn't mind seeing the Eagles take a serious run at him this offseason. 

[Larry]

We need  better covering safeties.  Move Lewis to OLB and Dhani, Sims, & McCoy can battle it out on the weakside.

I doubt we throw mad money at DE since Kearse has not lived up to his price tag and Cole is emerging.  As for big-ticket LBs...forget it.

[General_Failure]

You guys remember the olden days when the defense would let a big play happen and Dawkins would chase down the play and make a touchdown saving tackle? Those were good times.

[The BIGSTUD]

We need  better covering safeties.  Move Lewis to OLB and Dhani, Sims, & McCoy can battle it out on the weakside.

I doubt we throw mad money at DE since Kearse has not lived up to his price tag and Cole is emerging.  As for big-ticket LBs...forget it.

I agree, I think the Eagles will go DE/DT in the draft and take care of a lot of the other things in free agency. Mario Williams will be out there, and could be a legit option for the Eagles. The first step is to see what pick the Eagles end up with then we can speculate on whether or not Williams will be there.

[bobbyinlondon]

So over my lunch break today I did some research on the scheduled free agents at target spots (DL, LB, WR) and came up with my "wish list'...

DT
Larry Tripplet (seems to be the only top tier DT out there....not much via FA that is better than what the birds have)
DE
Carlos Hall UFA Chiefs
Darren Howard UFA Saints
John Abraham UFA Jets
Kalimba Edwards UFA Lions
Kimo von Oelhoffen UFA Steelers
Kyle Vanden Bosch UFA Titans
Lance Johnstone UFA Vikings
N.D. Kalu UFA Eagles
Raheem Brock UFA Colts
Tyoka Jackson UFA Rams
Willie Whitehead UFA Saints

LB
Akin Ayodele UFA Jaguars
Andra Davis UFA Browns
Cato June  RFA Colts
Derek Smith UFA 49ers
Hunter Hillenmeyer  UFA Bears
Jamie Winborn UFA Jaguars
Julian Peterson UFA 49ers
Nate Webster UFA Bengals
Rocky Calmus UFA Colts
Sam Cowart UFA Vikings
Tim Johnson UFA Raiders
Tommy Polley UFA Ravens
Will Witherspoon UFA Panthers

WR
Antwaan Randle El UFA Steelers
Brandon Lloyd  RFA 49ers - should be considered depending on what he is tendered
Corey Bradford UFA Texans
Jabar Gaffney UFA Texans
Jerome Pathon UFA Falcons
Joe Jurevicius UFA Seahawks
Keenan McCardell UFA Chargers
Reche Caldwell UFA Chargers
Reggie Wayne UFA Colts
Tim Carter UFA Giants
Troy Brown UFA Patriots

Garb those 3-4 (I mainly want Abraham, Peterson, Wayne) FAs and add more talent with excellent draft spots, get guys healthy and watch out...this team would be scarey.  The thought of adding Abraham and Peterson to the defense is down right scarey.  Spads hinted in his column that the Eagles will be very active...which makes me think they may be targetting Abraham & Wayne....remember, they have TONS of cap space next year since that 7 mill from TO will be added back into it, and possibly the $1.5 mill they're trying to get back.....

DT--so you don't consider Rocky Bernard a top-tier DT?

LB--Hunter Hillenmeyer is a RFA NOT A UFA, he'd require a 5th round draft pick if they should sign him or either a 1st or 2nd rounder if the Bears tender him in the middle; alos, Angelo Crowell, who has taken over from the injured Takeop Spikes is going to be a RFA, but would require at least a 3rd round draft pick if not tendered at the first round level.

WR--Lloyd, if the 49ers don't tender him the middle level, would require 4th round compensation.

[PhillyandBCEagles]

Out of the FA receivers I'd prefer Randle El, but would be happy with either of the other 2 "marquee" guys (Lloyd or Wayne) as well.  Either of those would fit the 2 first names rule as well    I think we're going to have to go with Reggie Brown as the #1 WR next year, let Lewis, Randle El, and Pinky battle it out for the 2-4 spots, and keep McMullen, McCants, or Jenkins around as the #5.  If Brown develops as we all hope he will that's really not a bad receiving corps.  Not as good as what we had last year, but much better than what took us to the first 3 NFC championships.

[Feva]

Reggie won't be ready for the #1 by next year.

[pinoyboy2pt0]

Keith Bulluck anyone?

PFT reports that he's due a $7.1 cap number next year.  Could be another Titan firehouse sale.

http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/187502

He went to Syracuse. And (I'm pretty sure) he helps out McNabb with the 5 foundation (or whatever it's called) in Philly and then spends his time, while there in Philly, with JK. 

For the ht people, he's 6'3" OLB

[mussa]

Randel-El will be more valuable as a punt/kick returner.  hes not a bad receiver either, plus he can throw the ball.  i just like this guy.  versatile and speedy.  i think a great pick-up.

[Sgt PSN]

I'm not sold on Randle El.  I think he'd be a great depth guy but since the Eagles don't have an abundance of depth at the WR position I think he'd be in over his head.  Look at him now.  IMO, he was much more effective as the #3 receiver last year behind Ward and Burress then he is now as a starter. 

[PhillyFan]

I don't see Wayne being a Peerless Price.  Wayne is stronger, a better route runner, and has better hands than Price.  Price was more of a one dimensional, down the field type receiver.

I certainly don't think he comes in here and is a Pro Bowl #1 receiver, but he has really improved over the last couple of years and I think he has what it takes to be a very good receiver even w/o Harrison on the other side.   

And PFT had expected cap numbers the other day...not sure where they got them, and of course the cap number by itself is meaningless without knowing how many players each team has signed through next year (ie - if team A had only $5m of cap space, but all their players signed and team B had $20m of cap space, but only had 10 starters under contract, than team A would be in much better cap shape), but according to them, the Eagles are only in the middle of the pack in cap space for 2006.

Early word is that the official cap number for 2006 will land somewhere between $92 million and $95 million per team, up from $85 million this year and higher than the previously anticipated range of $89 million to $90 million.

Even at $95 million, several teams need to trim more than $20 million in 2006 payroll.  The Jets and Raiders each exceed $120 million, and the Broncos have more than $118 million committed to next season.

The Chiefs are at $114 million, and the taterskins are at $112 million.

Despite a serious purge in 2005, the Titans are at $102 million.

The Falcons are a hair under $102 million, and the Bucs are at $100 million.

The other teams currently north of the anticipated spending limit are the Fins ($97 million) and the Steelers ($96 million).

At the other end of the spectrum, the Browns are at only $61 million and the Cardinals are at $62 million.  The Vikings are at $68 million, giving them yet another offseason with more than $20 million on hand in an effort to upgrade the roster.

The Packers are $70 million and the Bengals are at $71 million.

At $71 million, the Seahawks have plenty of room to sign running back Shaun Alexander, if they so choose.

The Chargers also are at $71 million, which means they can keep both Drew Brees and Philip Rivers, if they so choose.

The Niners are at $74 million, and the Bears and Jags are at $75 million.

The folks within $20 million of the expected cap are as follows:  Rams ($76 million); Ravens ($77 million); Texans ($78 million); Saints ($82 million); Bills ($82 million); Lions ($83 million); Eagles ($85 million); Giants ($89 million); Cowboys ($90 million); Pats ($92 million); Colts ($92 million); and Panthers ($93 million).