Finishing the Roster

[Harry]

One of the amazing things Ossenfort has accomplished is that the Cards still rank 8th in available cap space. It’s fair to say they still have personnel needs. I’m continuing to tout Elijah Moore as a potential WR. He’s young and fast. He’s shown the ability to get open. At this point anyone out there should be affordable and few teams have cap space. The latter situation could make someone like Cooper a potential mentor for the group as well as a productive receiving target.

Brandon Scherff is still available to play guard. CBS noted, “Sherff didn't allow a sack last season, and just 14 pressures while playing all 17 games. His pressure rate allowed per dropback was just 2.4% and just 2.1% over the last two seasons.” Other potential options are out there if the Cards don’t like him.

In addition to these guys there will still be future cuts as teams assemble their rosters. Finally there are also teams in cap hell who could offer some potential trade options against future picks.

As Mel Allen would say the Cards are in the catbird seat. They have options and more options. This is how a real GM is supposed to do it. For all those who’ve criticized Ossenfort for not being more aggressive in past drafts, I think he was just building his evaluation team until he could be more confident in the draft recommendations he was getting. Looking at where they were and where they are now, it’s hard for me to be critical of his path.

 

[CardNots]

On a higher level maybe the ownership finally aced the GM/Coach acquisition process.

My hope for this team has improved significantly.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Brandon Scherff is still available to play guard. CBS noted, “Sherff didn't allow a sack last season, and just 14 pressures while playing all 17 games. His pressure rate allowed per dropback was just 2.4% and just 2.1% over the last two seasons.” Other potential options are out there if the Cards don’t like him.

I'm all for bringing him

What do think the cost will be?

It would be a huge boost for the Oline and the team

I still like to bring back Williams and possibly Hernandez depending on contract amounts

Build the Oline like the Dline

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

I think, other than interior OL, the roster is set. The slot/speed guy is going to be Quez Watkins. At least that’s what they’re hoping.

A backup swing tackle I’d look at is Jedrick Wills. He was a top pick and has talent.

 

[Harry]

Hernandez is getting offers from other teams. I’m surprised Cards haven’t re-signed him. Sherff should be available on a 1-2 year deal. Maybe $8 mil a year with option.

 

[kerouac9]

I think, other than interior OL, the roster is set. The slot/speed guy is going to be Quez Watkins. At least that’s what they’re hoping.

A backup swing tackle I’d look at is Jedrick Wills. He was a top pick and has talent.

Yikes 12 starts over the past two seasons.

Do we need another tackle after Beachum and Christian Jones?

 

[JohnnyCakes]

One of the amazing things Ossenfort has accomplished is that the Cards still rank 8th in available cap space. It’s fair to say they still have personnel needs. I’m continuing to tout Elijah Moore as a potential WR. He’s young and fast. He’s shown the ability to get open. At this point anyone out there should be affordable and few teams have cap space. The latter situation could make someone like Cooper a potential mentor for the group as well as a productive receiving target.

Brandon Scherff is still available to play guard. CBS noted, “Sherff didn't allow a sack last season, and just 14 pressures while playing all 17 games. His pressure rate allowed per dropback was just 2.4% and just 2.1% over the last two seasons.” Other potential options are out there if the Cards don’t like him.

In addition to these guys there will still be future cuts as teams assemble their rosters. Finally there are also teams in cap hell who could offer some potential trade options against future picks.

As Mel Allen would say the Cards are in the catbird seat. They have options and more options. This is how a real GM is supposed to do it. For all those who’ve criticized Ossenfort for not being more aggressive in past drafts, I think he was just building his evaluation team until he could be more confident in the draft recommendations he was getting. Looking at where they were and where they are now, it’s hard for me to be critical of his path.

Harry

In your opinion why hasnt Scherff been signed by another team yet?

 

[juza76]

Harry

In your opinion why hasnt Scherff been signed by another team yet?

An easy one
Cause denand doesnt match the offer

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Yikes 12 starts over the past two seasons.

Do we need another tackle after Beachum and Christian Jones?

I missed that Beachum was was back.

 

[Stout]

One of the amazing things Ossenfort has accomplished is that the Cards still rank 8th in available cap space. It’s fair to say they still have personnel needs. I’m continuing to tout Elijah Moore as a potential WR. He’s young and fast. He’s shown the ability to get open. At this point anyone out there should be affordable and few teams have cap space. The latter situation could make someone like Cooper a potential mentor for the group as well as a productive receiving target.

Brandon Scherff is still available to play guard. CBS noted, “Sherff didn't allow a sack last season, and just 14 pressures while playing all 17 games. His pressure rate allowed per dropback was just 2.4% and just 2.1% over the last two seasons.” Other potential options are out there if the Cards don’t like him.

In addition to these guys there will still be future cuts as teams assemble their rosters. Finally there are also teams in cap hell who could offer some potential trade options against future picks.

As Mel Allen would say the Cards are in the catbird seat. They have options and more options. This is how a real GM is supposed to do it. For all those who’ve criticized Ossenfort for not being more aggressive in past drafts, I think he was just building his evaluation team until he could be more confident in the draft recommendations he was getting. Looking at where they were and where they are now, it’s hard for me to be critical of his path.

Mm, I wouldn't call it the catbird seat because there are severely limited options available at this time. We're shopping in the dollar bin/hoping for non-dollar bin options to be cut. If we had a lot of cap space and a large player pool to choose from, that would be the catbird seat. Instead, we're left with a horrendous IOL to fix. It can be done. Can it be done to the point where it will be good enough? Time will tell.

For as much good as Monti did for the defense--and that is a lot--he seriously neglected IOL.

 

[BACH]

Yikes 12 starts over the past two seasons.

Do we need another tackle after Beachum and Christian Jones?

He was drafted before Wilfs. Bust at LT. Bemched. He’s a natural RT, G. Browns refused to play him at other positions.

He’s a flyer if signed, but he will most likely be better at G or RT.

 

[CardNots]

we're left with a horrendous IOL to fix

Having a hard time wrapping my head around this comment.

Maybe I’ll understand a bit more when I see who we roll out in the first game of the season.

 

[MadCardDisease]

Instead, we're left with a horrendous IOL to fix. It can be done. Can it be done to the point where it will be good enough? Time will tell.

For as much good as Monti did for the defense--and that is a lot--he seriously neglected IOL.

The only player missing from last years Starting OL is Will Hernandez who is still an UFA.

 

[BACH]

Funny. I’m doing notes for my evaluation.

The two players I will suggest being added is Hernandez and Moore.

Moore would be the right style player missing in the WR room.

 

[az jam]

I think we all have identified the need which is an OG and WR. The money is there just hope that Monti goes out and fills these needs.

 

[Chopper0080]

Harry

In your opinion why hasnt Scherff been signed by another team yet?

Not Harry, but a lot of vets will wait until later in the process to sign because they don't want to go to mini camps and want to have a better sense of the roster they are joining.

 

[Chopper0080]

I think we all have identified the need which is an OG and WR. The money is there just hope that Monti goes out and fills these needs.

FA for the OL need.

Trade is the only real option for WR. I might get some hate from this, but the George Pickens trade that has been floated makes a SMALL amount of sense. If he can be had for less than a 5th round pick, you could essentially rent him for a year and get an equal or greater comp pick for him based on his season. I know there is the fit with the coaching staff, but he was an invite to Kyler's flag football thing so there might be something there, and as I said, it might play out where he nets you a greater return after the year.

 

[Harry]

Harry

In your opinion why hasnt Scherff been signed by another team yet?

Likely as to much. I think he mad $12mil last season. At his age it’s time for a reality check.

 

[Harry]

Mm, I wouldn't call it the catbird seat because there are severely limited options available at this time. We're shopping in the dollar bin/hoping for non-dollar bin options to be cut. If we had a lot of cap space and a large player pool to choose from, that would be the catbird seat. Instead, we're left with a horrendous IOL to fix. It can be done. Can it be done to the point where it will be good enough? Time will tell.

For as much good as Monti did for the defense--and that is a lot--he seriously neglected IOL.

Cards have money, most don’t. There’s still some good guys who were asking too much who I believe will start to reconsider.

 

[Harry]

I

FA for the OL need.

Trade is the only real option for WR. I might get some hate from this, but the George Pickens trade that has been floated makes a SMALL amount of sense. If he can be had for less than a 5th round pick, you could essentially rent him for a year and get an equal or greater comp pick for him based on his season. I know there is the fit with the coaching staff, but he was an invite to Kyler's flag football thing so there might be something there, and as I said, it might play out where he nets you a greater return after the year.

don’t think Pickens fit the culture Gannon was aspiring to create.

 

[kerouac9]

Cards have money, most don’t. There’s still some good guys who were asking too much who I believe will start to reconsider.

Everyone has money. Nineteen teams have $20MM+ in effective cap space right now. There will likely be more free agent activity now that the window for comp picks is closed, but I don't think a ton of these guys are likely to find big money where the pocketbook matters.

Really about what kind of pitch Monti will be able to offer on the opportunity.

 

[ajcardfan]

For as much good as Monti did for the defense--and that is a lot--he seriously neglected IOL.

Like it or not, from what Monti said after the draft they are not worried about OG. They obviously believe Adams is the guy. Yes, Adams. He started the last five games. Based on how they used him the entire year they think they have gotten him ready to be an NFL starter. Remember, he got by far the most snaps of any rookie last preseason. Why they are so confident in him, I am not sure. But I think they really are.

 

[az jam]

The Bills did not draft a wide receiver until their final pick in the seventh round, but they are reportedly looking at a veteran addition to the roster.

Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports that the team is hosting free agent wideout Elijah Moore for a visit on Monday.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I kind of like the Moore suggestion too. Intriguing.

 

[Stout]

The only player missing from last years Starting OL is Will Hernandez who is still an UFA.

We have a starting C who has played much better than we thought, but who isn't an anchor for an IOL, though I like Fro. We have a lunchpail nowhere near good enough to anchor an IOL guy in brown. We have nobody at RG. We have a guy way too one-dimensional to be anything but a backup there. Then there's JAGs. Let's remember, our IOL didn't end up in a good place last season, and wasn't the best to begin the season either. Not the worst by any measure, but at best league average. Not loving where we are at here. Things can change, and they must, so there is hope Monti fixes it in what remains of the offseason.

Mainly, I wanted to comment on the "sitting in the catbird seat" regarding cap space, and not really sitting in the catbird seat because the talent isn't there to use the cap space on.