This Offseason - BE THE OWNER!!!!!

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Mechanix544

Okay, we all like to do it, and opinions on personnel moves are like assholes, everybody's got one (or maybe more.......EWWWW). But I digress, this thread is sort of like a brainstorming session. You be the owner, and make some moves.....Now, dont come in here, say well, Id sign P Manning, Andre Johnson, Polumalu and Bailey back, no. Do a little research, and make a viable response. Its fun to wonder what our team will look like after Shannyhan and his minions do their thing, but at least for this thread, Shanny is number two. You say what goes, and what you think will work to get the Burgandy and Gold back to greatness.

Have Fun!!!!!

I would add to this to remember the uncapped year rules regarding RFAs. There are a lot of good players out there that are going to be RFAs b/c of the uncapped year rules.

[Daseal]

Free Agency:
Look at the following players. Depending on the cap situation by then some of these players may or may not be available. If the cap is still in place, then only sign modest players to modest salaries. Think Springs/Marcus Washington signings.
WR: Kevin Walter. Knows Alex's system. Good receiver. Should work well in our system if we can pry him away from the Texans.
WR: Brandon Marshall. Could be acquired for a relatively low price, had great success with Shanahan before and may be worth the move. Play hard ball with the Broncos. He's in the dog house.
FB: Peyton Hillis: Also in the dog house and familiar with Shanahan. Get him in the door for a modest price.
OL: Marcus McNeill is worth a look at LT. Not sure if he fits the zone scheme they want to install, but worth a gamble and a look if not.
DT: Vince Wilfolk. This guy can anchor the 3-4 defense and would be necessary to have a player like this to make a transition to the 3-4 defense. Lets us move Haynesworth and Carter to ends for a formidable DL.
LB: Kirk Morrison. The future London Fletcher. Not flashy but does his job and does it damn well. Only 28 and can play with us for years in the middle.
LB: Karlos Dansby could be a good outside LB in the 3-4 or 4-3. We could use one more. Unfortunately, he may be out of our league.
DB: Dunta Robinson. Unhappy in Houston and a UFA regardless of CBA this year. Could be worth it to take a flier on him.

These are the bigger name's I'd pursue. We obviously can't sign all of them. When it comes down to it, I think we need another LB, DB, and an NT if we go to the 3-4. Another WR, RB, or Fullback would be nice as well.

Draft:
Ideally, we'll trade back for more picks, but for the sake of argument I'll assume we have no trade partner.
1st: S - Eric Berry. If he's not available, it could be McClain, Okung, or Williams. I know this is controversial. But I want the best player on the board when we pick. I know we have a great need at OL, but with the 4th pick in the draft you take the player that can most impact your franchise for the next 10 years. Go with best available, and I think Eric Berry is that player. He'll allow Landry to go to his more natural SS spot, and help keeping him from being exposed in coverage against WRs, allow him to play the run, blitz, and generally be near the ball instead of 40 yards off the action. Blache tried to play him like Sean Taylor. He wasn't Sean Taylor. Berry isn't either, but he has range similar to Taylors.
2nd: QB - Pike
4th: Best G available.
5th: Best RB available
7th: Best G available

If we could trade back or acquire more picks. Great, but I don't see that happening.

Offseason:
Work the hell out of these guys. Make sure Campbell knows this team rides on his success as a leader. Make him the unquestioned fall guy behind this. He's either going to lead this offense to glory or he's not. It lives and dies by his dedication and execution. Work them hard in every camp, really hard. Make them earn everything. Most importantly, get training camp out of Ashburn. As much as I love the convenience of being there, make them uncomfortable. Have them sleeping in some crappy dorm at some crappy school eating crappy meals and beating the crap out of each other for a few weeks. Get some fire in them and out of their NoVA mansions. I think we've made some of the players a bit too comfortable. Take them out of the comfort zone.

We need real accountability on this team, Shanahan can bring it. Discipline is paramount to our success.

Final Thoughts:
I'd rather have a team that's built for the future than built for tomorrow. I know there's really no rebuilding in the NFL anymore, but I want us to rebuild. Get younger, get stronger, and build a new team through the Shanahans. This team needs an explosive offense. You win games in the NFL throwing the ball now. Running and defense is, for the most part, obsolete. If you're amazing at both you have a chance, but you better be damn good (see the Jets). Too many rules favor the passing game. So don't blow the future to win today.

[Dirtbag59]

If I'm the owner I'm seeking out a doctor to treat my carpel tunnel brought on by signing numerous checks and spending my days playing racquetball.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

If I'm the owner I'm seeking out a doctor to treat my carpel tunnel brought on by signing numerous checks and spending my days playing racquetball.

LOL, no shit. well said.