Early FA Thoughts Cardinals

[Mitch]

For each of the need positions, I am going to offer my selections for Option A FA, Option B FA and Sleeper/Project FA:

RB:

A: Shane Vereen, NE.

B: C.J. Spiller, BUF

S: Jacquizz Rodgers, ATL

WR:

A: Randall Cobb, GB

B: Torrey Smith, BAL

S: Denarius Moore, OAK

TE:

A: Jordan Cameron, CLE

B. Jermaine Gresham, CIN

S: Virgil Green, DEN

G:

A: Mike Iupati, SF

B: Orlando Franklin, DEN

S: A.Q. Shipley, IND

OLB:

A: Jason Worilds, PIT

B: Brian Orakpo, WAS

S: Derrick Morgan, TEN

ILB:

A: David Harris, NYJ

B: Rolando McClain, DAL

S: Nate Irving, DEN

CB:

A: Byron Maxwell, SEA

B: Kareem Jackson, HOU, Buster Skrine, CLE

S: Davon House, GB

Your choices?

 

[SeattleCard]

D. Washington

 

[gmabel830]

I saw an article today that speculated Ryan Matthews (RB - San Diego) could be a value pickup in the mold that Keim likes. He missed a lot of time this year with an ankle injury.

 

[Mitch]

I saw an article today that speculated Ryan Matthews (RB - San Diego) could be a value pickup in the mold that Keim likes. He missed a lot of time this year with an ankle injury.

I was strongly considering Matthews. Good call!

 

[BigRedRage]

how about houston or Hali depending on who KC lets go?

 

[82CardsGrad]

CJ Spiller = Andre Ellington. Don't need two of the same...

 

[Brian]

CJ Spiller = Andre Ellington. Don't need two of the same...

My thoughts exactly.

Mike Iupati and Davon House. Yes please.

 

[Kel Varnsen]

I saw an article today that speculated Ryan Matthews (RB - San Diego) could be a value pickup in the mold that Keim likes. He missed a lot of time this year with an ankle injury.

I think he's only had one season where he wasn't injured.

Might be a good pick-up, but it would be risky.

 

[Mitch]

how about houston or Hali depending on who KC lets go?

I didn't list Houston because I expect him to be f-tagged. If and when Hali becomes available, he will be added!

 

[Mitch]

CJ Spiller = Andre Ellington. Don't need two of the same...

Spiller at RB with Ellington in the slot? That would give DCs nightmares.

 

[Hypothesis]

David Harris is a stud and is someone that I have wanted here for a long time. One of the best in the game.

Jason Worilds is someone that I'd love to have but Pittsburgh is probably going to want to keep him. Jerry Hughes is another option that I'd be interested in.

Mike Iupati, Justin Houston, Tamba Hali are all great players I'd love to have here but I don't think we'll make a huge splash on the top names this year.

 

[Ronin]

I don't want Mike Iupati back....in fact I want the whole 49ers offensive line blown up and new one brought in.

 

[40yearfan]

For each of the need positions, I am going to offer my selections for Option A FA, Option B FA and Sleeper/Project FA:

RB:

A: Shane Vereen, NE.

B: C.J. Spiller, BUF

S: Jacquizz Rodgers, ATL

WR:

A: Randall Cobb, GB

B: Torrey Smith, BAL

S: Denarius Moore, OAK

TE:

A: Jordan Cameron, CLE

B. Jermaine Gresham, CIN

S: Virgil Green, DEN

G:

A: Mike Iupati, SF

B: Orlando Franklin, DEN

S: A.Q. Shipley, IND

OLB:

A: Jason Worilds, PIT

B: Brian Orakpo, WAS

S: Derrick Morgan, TEN

ILB:

A: David Harris, NYJ

B: Rolando McClain, DAL

S: Nate Irving, DEN

CB:

A: Byron Maxwell, SEA

B: Kareem Jackson, HOU, Buster Skrine, CLE

S: Davon House, GB

Your choices?

I'll take your word for it Mitch. Do you think Orakpo can get back to his original form? Sure would be nice to pick up a 9 or 10 sack man. I also think Derrick Morgan would fit into Todd Bowles defensive scheme very well.

I think the most important area to address is our lack of a pass rush, even more so than QB if Palmer comes back healthy. Who do you think would be the best guy for that?

 

[MrYeahBut]

Orakpo missed this year to injury, didn't he? Probably too high priced anyway. As for Morgan they'd have to coach the Tennessee out of him...

 

[40yearfan]

Orakpo missed this year to injury, didn't he? Probably too high priced anyway. As for Morgan they'd have to coach the Tennessee out of him...

That's liable to be a very formidable action.

 

[splitsecond]

I like Vereen but I don't know if he really brings anything to the table that we can't get from Ellington or Kerwynn. I'd be all for Spiller or giving Matthews a shot on a 1 year deal.

 

[Catfish]

Mitch, I like Orlando Franklin G/T, over Mike Iupati G, for the following reasons. Franklin is as good a run blocker as Iupati is, but is a much better pass blocker. He has already successfully made the T to G trainsition, and therefore is more valuable as he can play both positions. I believe he is also a year younger. I also feel that Iupati will command a larger salary coming from San Francisco's line. Denver OL are not hardly ever heard from, and are under the radar so to speak.

 

[Mitch]

Mitch, I like Orlando Franklin G/T, over Mike Iupati G, for the following reasons. Franklin is as good a run blocker as Iupati is, but is a much better pass blocker. He has already successfully made the T to G trainsition, and therefore is more valuable as he can play both positions. I believe he is also a year younger. I also feel that Iupati will command a larger salary coming from San Francisco's line. Denver OL are not hardly ever heard from, and are under the radar so to speak.

I am good with Franklin!

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

David Harris is a stud and is someone that I have wanted here for a long time. One of the best in the game.

Jason Worilds is someone that I'd love to have but Pittsburgh is probably going to want to keep him. Jerry Hughes is another option that I'd be interested in.

Mike Iupati, Justin Houston, Tamba Hali are all great players I'd love to have here but I don't think we'll make a huge splash on the top names this year.

Yes, me too. I badly wanted the Cards to draft him out Michigan.

 

[Catfish]

Mitch, would you, (or anyone on the board), believe that Jared Veldheer might have ANY influence on Stefen Wisneiuski, C, Oakland, who is only 26 years old, but is a free agent right now. He is a very highly rated Center in this FA market. It would sure be nice to have a reasonably priced Center to compete with Sendlein for 2015.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Mitch, would you, (or anyone on the board), believe that Jared Veldheer might have ANY influence on Stefen Wisneiuski, C, Oakland, who is only 26 years old, but is a free agent right now. He is a very highly rated Center in this FA market. It would sure be nice to have a reasonably priced Center to compete with Sendlein for 2015.

Wisniewski wouldn't be signed to compete with Sendlein, he would be to replace Sendlein.

 

[Reddog]

D. Washington

D. Washington + Rolando McClain would be a toxic combination off the field.

 

[Russ Smith]

My thoughts exactly.

Mike Iupati and Davon House. Yes please.

Iupati is apparently going to get huge money.

 

[Mitch]

Mitch, would you, (or anyone on the board), believe that Jared Veldheer might have ANY influence on Stefen Wisneiuski, C, Oakland, who is only 26 years old, but is a free agent right now. He is a very highly rated Center in this FA market. It would sure be nice to have a reasonably priced Center to compete with Sendlein for 2015.

I didn't list C as a need because BA and HC have praised Sendlein's leadership. That said, if there is a chance to sign Wisniewski, he would be an excellent addition.

 

[Tyler3450]

Gambo has been pretty adimit that they will kick the tires on Lynch and Gore.