Free Agent Target - Priority #1 - Asomugha’s a FA

[Blitzwood]

Originally Posted by Joshua

That's easy. Money.

Bob McNair is not that kind of owner. He will not break the bank on FA. He's a business man first and foremost. I don't see us giving him 16+ mill/per for a CB.

Sorry. I'd love to be wrong though.

On the Matthews deal, he plays OLB in a 3-4 in GB, which is a stand up OLB. He basically played the same position at USC, think they called it the elephant line backer.

Cush played the SAM at USC and had an outstanding rookie season for us, this year he obviously struggled because of the loss of Demeco. But we basically got the same player in Connor Barwin(size, speed) in the second round that Matthews is today. Only difference is Barwin is playing end in a 4-3, and Matthews is playing OLB in a 3-4. We'll see how good Barwin looks next season playing OLB in our 3-4 after his injury. Hopefully he makes a full recovery.

The best we can hope for now is to draft Clay Matthews younger brother, Casey. For those not familiar with him, he'll be playing Monday night for Oregon. He'd be a nice insurance plan incase the coaches have some reservations about Barwin's leg.

[cland]

Originally Posted by Blitzwood

Bob McNair is not that kind of owner. He will not break the bank on FA. He's a business man first and foremost. I don't see us giving him 16+ mill/per for a CB.

Sorry. I'd love to be wrong though.

I considered this, but I think it's exactly what a business man should do. McNair cannot be immune to his customers reactions over a 6-10 season and his non-firing of Kubiak. Sure we're selling out the stadium, but we didn't keep it full. Less fans, less stadium business, less money...

With the lockout having a potential impact on season-ticket holders renewing their seats, there is one clear message he's going to need to deliver: It Won't Happen Again!

If Nnamdi costs 16 million per year, he can write off half of that from the marketing budget.

To get him, Bob needs to have a talk with Nnamdi's good friend Andre Johnson. And Andre needs to go something like, "Look man, you're badass and I'm badass--but neither of us has been rewarded for it. Now here's Bob's blank check, come down to Houston, and let's role through the playoff's together.

PS. You can cover Kevin Walter in practice."

[Blitzwood]

Originally Posted by Blitzwood

The best we can hope for now is to draft Clay Matthews younger brother, Casey. For those not familiar with him, he'll be playing Monday night for Oregon. He'd be a nice insurance plan incase the coaches have some reservations about Barwin's leg.

Speaking of which, Casey Matthews had a great game last light. Someone said Cush could play outside in a 3-4, but I don't think he's got the hips to turn on a dime or the speed. On the other hand, Casey showed he could run down a VERY mobile QB, and even showed a knack for the big play by causing a fumble while sacking Cam Newton.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by Blitzwood

Speaking of which, Casey Matthews had a great game last light. Someone said Cush could play outside in a 3-4, but I don't think he's got the hips to turn on a dime or the speed. On the other hand, Casey showed he could run down a VERY mobile QB, and even showed a knack for the big play by causing a fumble while sacking Cam Newton.

From what I saw of young Matthews he was pretty impressive in the BCS game the other night as has Aggie Von Miller been when I've seen him on TV this past season. But IMO they both have the same problem, which is they're undersized.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

From what I saw of young Matthews he was pretty impressive in the BCS game the other night as has Aggie Von Miller been when I've seen him on TV this past season. But IMO they both have the same problem, which is they're undersized.

Miller is listed as 6-3 243 and Matthews is listed as 6-2 235.

Miller does not play hard when the play is moving away from him, he trots on the field alot. That is not going to endear him to NFL scouts and coaches. Matthews has a high motor and football smarts.

Both are smaller then ideal but both have upside.

The guy I'm watching is Dontay Moch from Nevada. 6-1 242, high motor guy.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by painekiller

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The guy I'm watching is Dontay Moch from Nevada. 6-1 242, high motor guy.

He's apparently a freak of nature:

Moch, 6'1", 245 pounds, ran a 40-yard dash in 4.2 seconds, which was after he had run a 4.08 and 4.18 for NFL scouts. The scouts purportedly did not believe their stopwatches so they asked Moch to run again and he recorded the 4.2."He has freakish talent," Nevada defensive coordinator Andy Buh said. When he puts his mind to it, he's unstoppable."

NFL draft Scout has him at 4.38 which is still really fast....

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by painekiller

Miller is listed as 6-3 243 and Matthews is listed as 6-2 235.

What they're listed at is one thing, but Miller looks a lot more like 223 than 243, and Matthews is very short. We'll see what their stats are at the Indy combine ?

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

What they're listed at is one thing, but Miller looks a lot more like 223 than 243, and Matthews is very short. We'll see what their stats are at the Indy combine ?

That is why I said it was listed.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by painekiller

The guy I'm watching is Dontay Moch from Nevada. 6-1 242, high motor guy.

"Moch had a lot of hype entering the season with his elite speed and athleticism, but he really has no clue how to play football, and on tape he reminded me of Vernon Gholston. He has absolutely no instincts and is very soft. He is the definition of a workout warrior. I'm not sold on him as an 3-4 rush linebacker either because he his instincts really hurt him and all he can do is use his first step and speed rush."
http://walterfootball.com/draft2011OLB3-4.php
Maybe you're right about Moch PK, but the Walter Draft guys aren't buying into it.

[itssharif]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

"Moch had a lot of hype entering the season with his elite speed and athleticism, but he really has no clue how to play football, and on tape he reminded me of Vernon Gholston. He has absolutely no instincts and is very soft. He is the definition of a workout warrior. I'm not sold on him as an 3-4 rush linebacker either because he his instincts really hurt him and all he can do is use his first step and speed rush."
http://walterfootball.com/draft2011OLB3-4.php

Maybe you're right about Moch PK, but the Walter Draft guys aren't buying into it.

Who knows hopefully that might be a blessing in disguise and we can grab em both (Miller and Moch). Can't have enough pass rushers and especially with the question marks around Connor Barwin now after his injury. Also if what John McClain has been saying is true for us about how Wade Phillips uses a DT/NT that's currently on rosters for all team's he comes to then that may not even be a position of need so we may not have to draft for it (though I disagree).

But at the end of the day in my dream scenario if it all played the way I'd want it to go it would be like this:

1- Von Miller OLB (assuming DT is assessed as to not being a position of need)

2- Rahim Moore FS

3- Dontay Moch OLB (if what Walter Football projects is accurate)

Free Agency- Nnamdi Asomugha CB (NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES)

I believe our offensive issues are going to be solved next year as long as Owen Daniels is re-signed and fully healthy. He's reliable in moving the chains as you can tell Schaub had a little bit of indecisiveness without him. The focus of the draft has to be and needs to be defense. My opinion.

[Nconroe]

Here is a site that reviews most of the top free agents by position

http://www.footballsfuture.com/2011/fa/dl.html

I'd like to see us get a can't miss NT in free agency for sure.