ghostwriter Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 After looking at the free agent crop I think it’s safe to say that we should address RB and WR in the draft. There does seem to be some pass rush help however in free agency. Here’s my short list of players I like Bud Dupree, DE/OLB, Pittsburgh: Perfect guy to replace Trent Murphy and Shaq Lawson. He racked up 11.5 sacks last year in Pittsburgh and was a terror off the edge. Can play some LB as well but ideally I think you just let him attack the QB. Projected at 5yrs $80m Jordan Jenkins, OLB, NYJ: This is my ideal choice to replace Lorenzo Alexander. Jenkins is good for 8 sacks a year. He is a speedy LB and would round out our LB room. Bud Dupree, Jordan Jenkins and Jerry Hughes rushing the QB is a scary reality for any QB. Projected $8-10m/yr Robby Anderson, WR, NYJ: If healthy I think Robby Anderson could contribute on a significant level for our offense. Rookie WRs historically take a year or two to come into their own so Anderson could buy some time for our draftees. Could come cheap on a short term deal. Brian Bulaga, RT, Packers: Obviously a stalwart in Green Bay for so long. He’s a grizzled vet but I think he still has some juice left. At 32 years old he may have a solid 2 or 3 years left. Green Bay will likely move to re-sign him. Projected at $10m/yr Matt Judon, DE/OLB, Baltimore Very similar player to Bud Dupree, just not as productive. Regardless, Judon is no slouch. He would invigorate that EDGE position and would provide a solid replacement and upgrade left by Lorenzo Alexander. Jack Conklin, RT, Tennessee Drafted #8 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft, Conklin has lived up to his billing as a dominant RT. Having helped pave the way for the NFL’s leading rusher Derrick Henry, Conklin is in line for a huge payday. Ford struggled at RT and could benefit from going into one of those guard spots. Conklin would give us a dominant RT and help keep Josh Allen upright. Projected $15m/yr. Daryl Williams, RT, Carolina Daryl Williams has had some injury issues in the past, but when healthy has proven to decent starter. I don’t think he’d be an upgrade over Ford but it would still allow us to bump Ford into guard. Kind of a risky gamble, wouldn’t overpay but if the price was right I’d go for it. Solid, albeit not great player. 2 3
NewEra Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 Judon is much better than Dupree imo and is easily best player on your list. Can’t see anyway the ravens let him go. i don’t think Jenkins is a speedy LB. i think Anderson is good. I just don’t think he’s a process guy, meaning we don’t want him. We need a RT- I agree. Ford shouldn’t play there next year, but most likely will 1
ghostwriter Posted January 9, 2020 Author Posted January 9, 2020 Just now, Baba Booey said: Yannick Ngakoue??? I think he’ll get vastly overpaid, not my type of player but it’s fair enough that you bring him up.
CaptnCoke11 Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, Sunshower said: I think he’ll get vastly overpaid, not my type of player but it’s fair enough that you bring him up. Judon and Dupree will be getting paid right with him.
ghostwriter Posted January 9, 2020 Author Posted January 9, 2020 14 minutes ago, NewEra said: i don’t think Jenkins is a speedy LB That’s fair enough, probably more quick than fast. I liked him coming out of Georgia. Smart football player, quick to diagnose. Either way I think he’d thrive if we used him the same way we did Lorenzo Alexander. I covet him.
noacls Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 23 minutes ago, Sunshower said: After looking at the free agent crop I think it’s safe to say that we should address RB and WR in the draft. There does seem to be some pass rush help however in free agency. Here’s my short list of players I like Bud Dupree, DE/OLB, Pittsburgh: Perfect guy to replace Trent Murphy and Shaq Lawson. He racked up 11.5 sacks last year in Pittsburgh and was a terror off the edge. Can play some LB as well but ideally I think you just let him attack the QB. Projected at 5yrs $80m Jordan Jenkins, OLB, NYJ: This is my ideal choice to replace Lorenzo Alexander. Jenkins is good for 8 sacks a year. He is a speedy LB and would round out our LB room. Bud Dupree, Jordan Jenkins and Jerry Hughes rushing the QB is a scary reality for any QB. Projected $8-10m/yr Robby Anderson, WR, NYJ: If healthy I think Robby Anderson could contribute on a significant level for our offense. Rookie WRs historically take a year or two to come into their own so Anderson could buy some time for our draftees. Could come cheap on a short term deal. Brian Bulaga, RT, Packers: Obviously a stalwart in Green Bay for so long. He’s a grizzled vet but I think he still has some juice left. At 32 years old he may have a solid 2 or 3 years left. Green Bay will likely move to re-sign him. Projected at $10m/yr Matt Judon, DE/OLB, Baltimore Very similar player to Bud Dupree, just not as productive. Regardless, Judon is no slouch. He would invigorate that EDGE position and would provide a solid replacement and upgrade left by Lorenzo Alexander. Jack Conklin, RT, Tennessee Drafted #8 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft, Conklin has lived up to his billing as a dominant RT. Having helped pave the way for the NFL’s leading rusher Derrick Henry, Conklin is in line for a huge payday. Ford struggled at RT and could benefit from going into one of those guard spots. Conklin would give us a dominant RT and help keep Josh Allen upright. Projected $15m/yr. Daryl Williams, RT, Carolina Daryl Williams has had some injury issues in the past, but when healthy has proven to decent starter. I don’t think he’d be an upgrade over Ford but it would still allow us to bump Ford into guard. Kind of a risky gamble, wouldn’t overpay but if the price was right I’d go for it. Solid, albeit not great player. No way 1 year wonder Dupree gets 16 mil a year. 1
Dante Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 Thanks for this list. WR opportunities pretty thin though. I guess Bill's have to draft one?
peterpan Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 By the grace of God the best and deepest positions in the draft this year are WR, edge rusher/DE, and Tackle. Swing for the fences and bring in Amari Cooper and Clowney (assuming Shaq walks). Then draft those positions. 1
egd Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Sunshower said: Matt Judon, DE/OLB, Baltimore Very similar player to Bud Dupree, just not as productive. Regardless, Judon is no slouch. He would invigorate that EDGE position and would provide a solid replacement and upgrade left by Lorenzo Alexander. Baltimore said they will tag Judon if a deal cannot be worked out: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-to-use-franchise-tag-on-matt-judon-if-a-long-term-deal-cant-be-worked-out/
GETTOTHE50 Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 judon terrorized the bills offense. i hated to see it. wish we could get him here.
Rc2catch Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 Dupree is never walking out of Pittsburgh. Judon ain’t leaving Baltimore. I am no fan of Robbie Anderson. He’s a magician. Disappears for half the games a year. Daryl Williams is an injured mess. As is Bulaga. And Conklin lol. So basically you just want the top free agents available for each position? Easy to work the top guys in. Scout better. Find the gems in the middle area so it can at least be realistic. Each team is lucky to get ONE of those guys with the competition from other bidding teams. I never understood why guys research this stuff so early. It’s completely possible more than half these guys are franchised or resigned before free agency even begins.
Luka Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 Baffles me that no one on the board is interested in Arik Armstead.
Buffalo716 Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Luka said: Baffles me that no one on the board is interested in Arik Armstead. Kinda out of place in a 43 , would probably be a DT Don't know if he has the bend to be a 43 end Edited January 9, 2020 by Buffalo716
LEBills Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 If all we do is get Conklin, it will be a great FA. Keep Josh protected!!
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 7 hours ago, Sunshower said: After looking at the free agent crop I think it’s safe to say that we should address RB and WR in the draft. There does seem to be some pass rush help however in free agency. Here’s my short list of players I like Bud Dupree, DE/OLB, Pittsburgh: Perfect guy to replace Trent Murphy and Shaq Lawson. He racked up 11.5 sacks last year in Pittsburgh and was a terror off the edge. Can play some LB as well but ideally I think you just let him attack the QB. Projected at 5yrs $80m Jordan Jenkins, OLB, NYJ: This is my ideal choice to replace Lorenzo Alexander. Jenkins is good for 8 sacks a year. He is a speedy LB and would round out our LB room. Bud Dupree, Jordan Jenkins and Jerry Hughes rushing the QB is a scary reality for any QB. Projected $8-10m/yr Robby Anderson, WR, NYJ: If healthy I think Robby Anderson could contribute on a significant level for our offense. Rookie WRs historically take a year or two to come into their own so Anderson could buy some time for our draftees. Could come cheap on a short term deal. Brian Bulaga, RT, Packers: Obviously a stalwart in Green Bay for so long. He’s a grizzled vet but I think he still has some juice left. At 32 years old he may have a solid 2 or 3 years left. Green Bay will likely move to re-sign him. Projected at $10m/yr Matt Judon, DE/OLB, Baltimore Very similar player to Bud Dupree, just not as productive. Regardless, Judon is no slouch. He would invigorate that EDGE position and would provide a solid replacement and upgrade left by Lorenzo Alexander. Jack Conklin, RT, Tennessee Drafted #8 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft, Conklin has lived up to his billing as a dominant RT. Having helped pave the way for the NFL’s leading rusher Derrick Henry, Conklin is in line for a huge payday. Ford struggled at RT and could benefit from going into one of those guard spots. Conklin would give us a dominant RT and help keep Josh Allen upright. Projected $15m/yr. Daryl Williams, RT, Carolina Daryl Williams has had some injury issues in the past, but when healthy has proven to decent starter. I don’t think he’d be an upgrade over Ford but it would still allow us to bump Ford into guard. Kind of a risky gamble, wouldn’t overpay but if the price was right I’d go for it. Solid, albeit not great player. Jack Conklin is the guy I really want, he is just a monster a still has room to be better. Possibly the best RT in football in the next few years, I fully expecting him to get the franchise tag. If we lost a RT like this to FA a would be so pissed off, if for some reason he isn't tagged Conklin is worth the big contract and guaranteed money to get him. 2
H2o Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 1 minute ago, Call_Of_Ktulu said: Jack Conklin is the guy I really want, he is just a monster a still has room to be better. Possibly the best RT in football in the next few years, I fully expecting him to get the franchise tag. If we lost a RT like this to FA a would be so pissed off, if for some reason he isn't tagged Conklin is worth the big contract and guaranteed money to get him. Tennessee already has $31,000,000+ tied up in their OL for 3 players and I believe they will tag Henry whom also is a FA. Conklin will be there for the taking and I hope Beane/McDermott are calling as soon as the FA negotiating period begins. Move Ford to LG, let Spain walk, and there you have it. 4
poblano Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) First of all, you should stop to look at the media's top free agents, that's no Buffalo's way, remember when they bring here Poyer, Hyde, Beasley or Brown (both WR more recognized), Lorax. Only Morse was among the top C's at FA and several years ago Mario, but that usually didn't happen. I'm looking for someone like Aaron Lynch, i remembered him from SF a couple years back, i think he signed with Chicago and really don't know much about him recently. Edited January 10, 2020 by poblano
Turk71 Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 Conklin, Dupree/Judon, would be my top choices. I think Perriman deserves a look, not sure what he would cost but he is 6'2" 215 and absolutely blazing fast. He was very productive as #1 when Evans and Godwin were hurt.
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