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After the season is over, we are able to work out a trade with New Orleans to get Asshole Face as our next HC.
Hire
HC Asshole Face
OC/OL Coach Aaron Kromer
DC Gus Bradley
STC John Fassel
Personally, I think Asshole Face is the best we can do in terms of candidates. His offense is the perfect fit for Jared Goff. He's known for developing QBs. His offenses in the Saints were among the best in football year in and year out. Payton does not meddle with his DC. He hires DCs with strong track records which indicates to me that he wants a good defense. I think he could be a difference-maker here.
If Rex is hired by Buffalo (which looks likely), I think we stand a good at getting Kromer. Kromer is one of the best offensive line coaches in the NFL. He looked to be on his way to getting a HC job before things spiraled on him. He was caught leaking things to the press in Chicago and then got arrested a couple years ago. The charges ended up being dropped, but the Bills still suspended him for 6 games in 2015. Regardless, as this year has proven, the man can still coach OLs and has a long history of working with Asshole Face.
As @den-the-coach knows, I'm not a huge Bradley fan. However, I think he's the most likely guy for Payton to hire as his DC if he ends up here. Payton might consider bringing Dennis Allen with him. But if he does hire a DC, Bradley is the most likely candidate based on him having a strong track record with Seattle and Payton working with Bradley in Tampa. My issue with Bradley is that I think he plays too passively on defense. He's a good DC. I just don't think he's a great DC because of his passive approach. Some would disagree with me on that.
We already know about Fassel. There's no reason to let him walk.
Cut
HB Tre Mason
OG Rodger Saffold
TE Lance Kendricks
C Tim Barnes
DE Eugene Sims
Re-sign
WR Kenny Britt - 3 years $21 million
K Greg Zuerlein - 3 years $6 million
HB Benny Cunningham - 3 years $4.5 million
DT Dominique Easley - RFA Tender
DE Ethan Westbrooks - RFA Tender
DE Matt Longacre - ERFA Tender
Let Walk
CB Trumaine Johnson (I like Trumaine but not at the price he'll likely be asking.)
S T.J. McDonald (I like T.J., but Mo is a more natural fit at SS. Let's use the money we have elsewhere.)
QB Case Keenum (Mannion is the backup of the future.)
Trade
Rams trade 2018 conditional pick
Saints trade HC Asshole Face
The conditions of the trade are that the Saints receive a 2018 5th if we don't post a winning record. If we post a winning record, they receive a 4th. If we make the playoffs, they receive a 3rd. If we make the Super Bowl, they receive a 2nd.
Rams trade Round 5 Pick #6
Ravens trade TE Crockett Gillmore
This trade makes sense to me because the Ravens have Dennis Pitta back and Maxx Williams waiting in the wings. Gillmore is a very talented player but has had troubles staying healthy. I'll take the risk on him because when healthy, he's proven to be both a quality receiver and blocker. Also motivating the Ravens to make this trade is the fact that Gillmore is in his contract year.
Position Changes
LaMarcus Joyner - CB -> FS
With Alexander moving to SS, Joyner moves to FS. I think it's his natural position. Joyner doesn't play well with his back to the ball. He's at his best attacking downhill. He has surprising strength for a guy his size. In college, he showed good range and no fear at FS. He will deliver knockout shots. Offers the same type of skill-set that McLeod did.
Free Agency
RG Kevin Zeitler - 5 years $40 million
One thing I've always respected about Asshole Face was that he was one of the first guys who recognized the value of interior OLs in today's NFL. In a game that has become far more built around 3-step drops and quick passes, the value of tackles has declined while the value of interior OLs has appreciated. Zeitler is one of the best OGs in football. With him and Leary, we give ourselves arguably the best OG combination in the NFL. This is reminiscent of when Payton had Jahri Evans and Ben Grubbs with the Saints.
LG Ronald Leary - 5 years $40 million
We need OL help. There were rumors that Dallas was trying to trade Leary before the season. With the injury to La'El Collins, Leary stepped back into his starting spot. He was also a starter on the dominant 2014 Cowboys OL. Leary is a mauling run blocker who has the versatility to play in either a ZBS or a PBS. He's also been a stellar pass blocker in 2016. I read somewhere that he hasn't given up a QB hit or sack all year long.
WR Kenny Stills - 4 years $24 million
Stills is one of the best deep threats in football and was a very productive WR for the Saints in Payton's scheme. He knows the scheme, he's still relatively young, and he can take the top off of defenses. The last time he played for Asshole Face, Stills put up 931 receiving yards. He should slide in as the #2 WR on our offense. Him and Britt will attack defenses vertically while Austin, Cooper, the TEs, and the HBs chew them up on shorter routes.
DE Jared Odrick - 2 years $10 million
Jared Odrick signed a large contract with the Jaguars prior to the 2015 season. He had a nice year in 2015 under Gus Bradley. In 2016, Odrick struggled after suffering an injury early in the season and ended up on IR around mid-season. The Jaguars signed him to play the elephant role in Bradley's defense (basically, the LDE in Bradley's scheme is a DT who plays as a 5-Tech). The Jaguars will likely release Odrick because his contract has no guaranteed money left and Bradley is now gone. This allows us to get Odrick at a discount.
CB Davon House - 1 year $3 million
The Jaguars signed House to a relatively large contract prior to the 2015 season. He responded by setting the team record for pass deflections with 23 and picking off 4 passes. In 2016, House was benched for poor play. He is now playing behind Amukamara, Jalen Ramsey, and Aaron Colvin. Like Odrick, he's a likely cut by the Jaguars. We sign him to a "prove it" deal and give him a chance to rehab his value.
DE Frostee Rucker - 1 year $2 million
Rucker is one of the best run stopping DEs in football. He'll rotate with Jared Odrick in the elephant role in our defense. Rucker also provides leadership. He's a guy who has been a pain in the butt for us the last few years with Arizona.
C/OG Ted Larsen - 1 year $2 million
Larsen is added for depth purposes. He replaces Tim Barnes. He can provide solid play off the bench at Center and backup caliber play at OG. Nothing special but he gives us a veteran who can get the job done if there are injuries on the OL.
NFL Draft
Round 2 Pick #6 - Quincy Wilson CB Florida
Round 3 Pick #6 - Forrest Lamp OT/OG/C Western Kentucky
Round 4 Pick #6 - Rasul Douglas CB West Virginia
Round 4 Comp Pick - Ryan Glasgow DT Michigan
Round 6 Pick #6 - Jeremy Cutrer CB Middle Tennessee State
Round 6 Comp Pick - Obi Melifonwu SS Connecticut
Round 7 Pick #6 - Connor Harris LB Lindenwood
Projected Starters
QB: Jared Goff
HB: Todd Gurley
FB: Cory Harkey
XWR: Kenny Britt
ZWR: Kenny Stills
SLWR: Tavon Austin
TE: Tyler Higbee vs. Crockett Gillmore
LT: Greg Robinson
LG: Ronald Leary
C: Forrest Lamp vs. Ted Larsen
RG: Kevin Zeitler
RT: Rob Havenstein
Elephant: Jared Odrick
NT: Michael Brockers
UT: Aaron Donald
LEO: Robert Quinn
WLB: Mark Barron
MLB: Alec Ogletree
SLB: Josh Forrest
LCB: Davon House vs. Rasul Douglas
RCB: Quincy Wilson
SLCB: E.J. Gaines vs. Jeremy Cutrer
FS: LaMarcus Joyner
SS: Maurice Alexander
K: Greg Zuerlein
P: Johnny Hekker
LS: Jake McQuaide
KR: Benny Cunningham
PR: Tavon Austin
Yea, I know we could have problems at CB. But I'm trying to get guys who fit Bradley's scheme. Frankly, I threw most of our resources into fixing the offense. I wanted to give Goff great protection and Gurley massive running lanes. I'm hopeful that our two rookies can surprise. They're both perfect scheme fits for Bradley's defense. Quincy Wilson has shutdown CB potential in the NFL, and Rasul Douglas is a big CB with outstanding ball-skills.
Hire
HC Asshole Face
OC/OL Coach Aaron Kromer
DC Gus Bradley
STC John Fassel
Personally, I think Asshole Face is the best we can do in terms of candidates. His offense is the perfect fit for Jared Goff. He's known for developing QBs. His offenses in the Saints were among the best in football year in and year out. Payton does not meddle with his DC. He hires DCs with strong track records which indicates to me that he wants a good defense. I think he could be a difference-maker here.
If Rex is hired by Buffalo (which looks likely), I think we stand a good at getting Kromer. Kromer is one of the best offensive line coaches in the NFL. He looked to be on his way to getting a HC job before things spiraled on him. He was caught leaking things to the press in Chicago and then got arrested a couple years ago. The charges ended up being dropped, but the Bills still suspended him for 6 games in 2015. Regardless, as this year has proven, the man can still coach OLs and has a long history of working with Asshole Face.
As @den-the-coach knows, I'm not a huge Bradley fan. However, I think he's the most likely guy for Payton to hire as his DC if he ends up here. Payton might consider bringing Dennis Allen with him. But if he does hire a DC, Bradley is the most likely candidate based on him having a strong track record with Seattle and Payton working with Bradley in Tampa. My issue with Bradley is that I think he plays too passively on defense. He's a good DC. I just don't think he's a great DC because of his passive approach. Some would disagree with me on that.
We already know about Fassel. There's no reason to let him walk.
Cut
HB Tre Mason
OG Rodger Saffold
TE Lance Kendricks
C Tim Barnes
DE Eugene Sims
Re-sign
WR Kenny Britt - 3 years $21 million
K Greg Zuerlein - 3 years $6 million
HB Benny Cunningham - 3 years $4.5 million
DT Dominique Easley - RFA Tender
DE Ethan Westbrooks - RFA Tender
DE Matt Longacre - ERFA Tender
Let Walk
CB Trumaine Johnson (I like Trumaine but not at the price he'll likely be asking.)
S T.J. McDonald (I like T.J., but Mo is a more natural fit at SS. Let's use the money we have elsewhere.)
QB Case Keenum (Mannion is the backup of the future.)
Trade
Rams trade 2018 conditional pick
Saints trade HC Asshole Face
The conditions of the trade are that the Saints receive a 2018 5th if we don't post a winning record. If we post a winning record, they receive a 4th. If we make the playoffs, they receive a 3rd. If we make the Super Bowl, they receive a 2nd.
Rams trade Round 5 Pick #6
Ravens trade TE Crockett Gillmore
This trade makes sense to me because the Ravens have Dennis Pitta back and Maxx Williams waiting in the wings. Gillmore is a very talented player but has had troubles staying healthy. I'll take the risk on him because when healthy, he's proven to be both a quality receiver and blocker. Also motivating the Ravens to make this trade is the fact that Gillmore is in his contract year.
Position Changes
LaMarcus Joyner - CB -> FS
With Alexander moving to SS, Joyner moves to FS. I think it's his natural position. Joyner doesn't play well with his back to the ball. He's at his best attacking downhill. He has surprising strength for a guy his size. In college, he showed good range and no fear at FS. He will deliver knockout shots. Offers the same type of skill-set that McLeod did.
Free Agency
RG Kevin Zeitler - 5 years $40 million
One thing I've always respected about Asshole Face was that he was one of the first guys who recognized the value of interior OLs in today's NFL. In a game that has become far more built around 3-step drops and quick passes, the value of tackles has declined while the value of interior OLs has appreciated. Zeitler is one of the best OGs in football. With him and Leary, we give ourselves arguably the best OG combination in the NFL. This is reminiscent of when Payton had Jahri Evans and Ben Grubbs with the Saints.
LG Ronald Leary - 5 years $40 million
We need OL help. There were rumors that Dallas was trying to trade Leary before the season. With the injury to La'El Collins, Leary stepped back into his starting spot. He was also a starter on the dominant 2014 Cowboys OL. Leary is a mauling run blocker who has the versatility to play in either a ZBS or a PBS. He's also been a stellar pass blocker in 2016. I read somewhere that he hasn't given up a QB hit or sack all year long.
WR Kenny Stills - 4 years $24 million
Stills is one of the best deep threats in football and was a very productive WR for the Saints in Payton's scheme. He knows the scheme, he's still relatively young, and he can take the top off of defenses. The last time he played for Asshole Face, Stills put up 931 receiving yards. He should slide in as the #2 WR on our offense. Him and Britt will attack defenses vertically while Austin, Cooper, the TEs, and the HBs chew them up on shorter routes.
DE Jared Odrick - 2 years $10 million
Jared Odrick signed a large contract with the Jaguars prior to the 2015 season. He had a nice year in 2015 under Gus Bradley. In 2016, Odrick struggled after suffering an injury early in the season and ended up on IR around mid-season. The Jaguars signed him to play the elephant role in Bradley's defense (basically, the LDE in Bradley's scheme is a DT who plays as a 5-Tech). The Jaguars will likely release Odrick because his contract has no guaranteed money left and Bradley is now gone. This allows us to get Odrick at a discount.
CB Davon House - 1 year $3 million
The Jaguars signed House to a relatively large contract prior to the 2015 season. He responded by setting the team record for pass deflections with 23 and picking off 4 passes. In 2016, House was benched for poor play. He is now playing behind Amukamara, Jalen Ramsey, and Aaron Colvin. Like Odrick, he's a likely cut by the Jaguars. We sign him to a "prove it" deal and give him a chance to rehab his value.
DE Frostee Rucker - 1 year $2 million
Rucker is one of the best run stopping DEs in football. He'll rotate with Jared Odrick in the elephant role in our defense. Rucker also provides leadership. He's a guy who has been a pain in the butt for us the last few years with Arizona.
C/OG Ted Larsen - 1 year $2 million
Larsen is added for depth purposes. He replaces Tim Barnes. He can provide solid play off the bench at Center and backup caliber play at OG. Nothing special but he gives us a veteran who can get the job done if there are injuries on the OL.
NFL Draft
Round 2 Pick #6 - Quincy Wilson CB Florida
Round 3 Pick #6 - Forrest Lamp OT/OG/C Western Kentucky
Round 4 Pick #6 - Rasul Douglas CB West Virginia
Round 4 Comp Pick - Ryan Glasgow DT Michigan
Round 6 Pick #6 - Jeremy Cutrer CB Middle Tennessee State
Round 6 Comp Pick - Obi Melifonwu SS Connecticut
Round 7 Pick #6 - Connor Harris LB Lindenwood
Projected Starters
QB: Jared Goff
HB: Todd Gurley
FB: Cory Harkey
XWR: Kenny Britt
ZWR: Kenny Stills
SLWR: Tavon Austin
TE: Tyler Higbee vs. Crockett Gillmore
LT: Greg Robinson
LG: Ronald Leary
C: Forrest Lamp vs. Ted Larsen
RG: Kevin Zeitler
RT: Rob Havenstein
Elephant: Jared Odrick
NT: Michael Brockers
UT: Aaron Donald
LEO: Robert Quinn
WLB: Mark Barron
MLB: Alec Ogletree
SLB: Josh Forrest
LCB: Davon House vs. Rasul Douglas
RCB: Quincy Wilson
SLCB: E.J. Gaines vs. Jeremy Cutrer
FS: LaMarcus Joyner
SS: Maurice Alexander
K: Greg Zuerlein
P: Johnny Hekker
LS: Jake McQuaide
KR: Benny Cunningham
PR: Tavon Austin
Yea, I know we could have problems at CB. But I'm trying to get guys who fit Bradley's scheme. Frankly, I threw most of our resources into fixing the offense. I wanted to give Goff great protection and Gurley massive running lanes. I'm hopeful that our two rookies can surprise. They're both perfect scheme fits for Bradley's defense. Quincy Wilson has shutdown CB potential in the NFL, and Rasul Douglas is a big CB with outstanding ball-skills.
