From what I'm reading, Glennon will command at least $15-16MM, which is why I've soured on signing him. I'm just not convinced his ceiling is any higher than a middle of the road starter.
I feel the same way that these recent cuts could/should be viewed as a positive - but until I see the results there's still a part of me that is afraid they are just going to use that money to try and stay competitive.
In Jet mode today so heres some thought to mull
I agree with Doc - would pass on Glennon at $15-16M yr...my max would be $12M tops with an out clause after yr 2.....if thats not enough then so be it...grab a journeyman and go with the kids.
I'd dump Gilchrist, Decker (coming off 2 major surgeries) and Harris (guy cant cover anymore and $6M way too high) - this would free up another $14M...I'd then trade Sheldon for the best offer.....no need to play poker like they did with Mo....his value has been nuked with off field nonsense and stupidly playing him out of position last year....I think they get a 3rd which is what they would get in 2 yrs if he walks so just take it and move on....it does save another $8M which is nice so we are looking at around $47M of space (plus would give them 3 3rd rd picks) ....I also think Revis signs somewhere for cheap but would likely add back $2M to put them around $50M
As far as a rebuild goes, I dont think that has to mean not spending $ on FA's but rather spending $ on the right ones....they have enough $ to land a nice base and at least 2 big FAs and one solid one- that would fill some massive holes..I can see them going in on Bouye (26 yrs old) and Tony Jefferson (25 yrs old) to fix the secondary....then get some young depth to compete on the OL...so besides QB the team is not a disaster....I can see the below being competitive
QB: Hack/Petty with McNown as vet ins - key to the team....one of the kids steps forward could be 8-8 or better....they flop its a 4 win team
RB: Powell, Forte - solid - could be spectacular with Fournette but could hold the fort another yr easily between the 2
WR: Enuwa, Anderson, Peake, Jalin Marshall, D Smith - young with upside....wouldnt be shocked if they added a WR as BPA early in draft but for now its fine
OL - W Johnson, Carpenter, Winters, Shell, Ijalana with a 2d or 3rd rd LT prospect drafted - not a mauling OL but not bad...no great young LT in FA and 1st rd so they may go mid rd value and fill in for 1 more yr....LT big weakness
TE - ASJ and 3rd rd pick to compete - need to solidify this position as its been irrelevant
DL - Wiliams, Mo, McClendon - darn good DL even without Sheldon.
LB - Lee, Jenkins, Young FA or 2d rd pick - need to replace Harris so I can see a decent FA or early pick here.
CB - Bouye, Williams/Burris/Skrine - Bouye shores it up nicely - wont be the old days but should be fine
S - Jefferson, TBD - Jefferson is a beast and has Bowles connection so can see him being his Bart Scott...I think Pryor gets dealt for a 4th or 5th rder to make room and they grab another safety more suited to play next to Jefferson - maybe Hooker or Adams in the 1st?
Looking at the above this is not a horrific team...there is talent and less drama in locker room without Sheldon and BM.....I dont have a problem making a big FA splash or 2 if on the right young players that will be here in 3 yrs when they make a real run....1st rd pick is key - do they solidify defense with one more stud or finally get a playmaker on O.....either way this is a team that could easily compete but everything turns on the QBs....if they stink then no amount of talent will help...and im ok with that..keep filling holes and see what the kids can do....if its a flop then there is a top pick and a very good QB draft waiting for them.
Problem is as Dr alludes there is conflict on the team in that Bowles is in a must win now where MAc may have a longer leash...it's dumb and what did in Rex/Idzik...they should be on the same page or it wont work....hopefully from the way the cuts have gone Mac has authority and is in for the long term not win in 2017.
whew a lot for MArch but why not - offseason is all we have to look fwd to!
all offseason.
