Super Saturday Cardinals FA+Mock

[Mitch]

RFA Signings:

WR Jaron Brown---STs and clutch #5 WR.
SS Tony Jefferson---a core player on our defense.
FS D.J. Swearinger---brings pop and tackling ability.

Own UFA Signings:

DE/OLB Dwight Freeney---rejuvenated in AZ.
P Drew Butler---showed strong improvement.

UFA Signings:

QB Chase Daniel (KC)---love the accuracy.

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RB Lamar Miller (MIA)---perfect compliment to David Johnson.

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TE Dwayne Allen (IND)---BA's type of TE, had him as rookie in Indy.

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C Steven Wisniewski (JAX)---has played with Carson and Jared and this time has more reasonable contract demands.

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G/T Michael Harris (MIN)---started 16 games this year at right guard and graded well.

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OLB/DE Nick Perry (GB)---had 2.5 sacks in the playoffs this year and has good edge rush ability, plus can chase down mobile QBs.

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CB Trumaine Johnson (LAR)---has the length, speed and playmaking ability the coaches want.

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LS J.J. Jansen (CAR)---one of the best in the business and we ain't fricking around.

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2016 Draft:

1. LB Su'a Cravens, USC. Line him up all over the field and let him chase down plays. Having trio of Mathieu, Bucannon and Cravens would electrify the defense.

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2. Vernon Butler, DT, Louisiana Tech. Played well at the Senior Bowl. Shows hip explosion, huge hand punch and inside rush ability.

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3. OLB Victor Ochi, Stony Brook. Small school guy with edge speed and quickness.

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4. OLB/SS Eric Striker, Oklahoma. Lack of size will cause him to slide some in the draft, but this kid is a baller.

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5. G Vi Teofilo, Arizona St. Strong, physical guard whom Mike Iupati will take under his wing.

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6. S/CB Justin Simmons, Boston College. Has size, speed and cover ability. Was one of the major reasons why BC had #1 defense.

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7. (comp. pick) RB Keenan Reynolds, Navy. Outstanding run QB who will play RB in NFL.

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[juza76]

Sua cravens even if he is undersized he is a really good tackler,and has great quickness
If he is around 235 at combine he can be a good addition. .
About free agency. Trumaine johnson should be the best signing for us.
And I would add oliver vernon
Then in Round 2 i d draft Adolphus Washington from OSU
Washington(Gunther ) Peters Campbell(stinson)
Vernon(okafor) Bucannon cravens Golden(ochi)
Peterson johnson

Jefferson (striker) mathieu(bethel)

The ILB doesnt have the ideale size But they can add lot of speed.
Dansby said the last time he played for arizona was 235
So we had the best LB duo (dwash 230lb-dansby 235).
Obviously Bucannon Must be at least 225
Is not impossible to add 14 lbs in the offseason

 

[RugbyMuffin]

I like the draft, and while I would not sign all those Free Agents, I do like:

Michael Harris, G, and Trumaine Johnson, CB (I don't think he makes it out of L.A.)

One thing about free agency, there will be some ridiculous defensive linemen potentially available. I think the Cardinals would be wise to jump on that.

But, again, I really like the draft.

 

[Cardiac]

Truly appreciate all the effort and thought you put into your threads Mitch.

Agree with all the re-signings you chose. I would like Powers back if the price is right but that doesn't appear to be likely.

As for the FA's:

The Eagles might want Chase Daniels a LOT more that we do since it doesn't look like they will be able to afford Bradford or even want to pay what he's asking. Their new HC Doug Pederson coached Chase in KC so that's a more likely match IMO.

I'd rather have CJ then Lamar Miller. I think BA and CJ have formed a strong relationship and CJ has more home run ability then Miller.

I trust your scouting and draft analysis as much as anyone and you hit the biggest areas of need IMO.

 

[DVontel]

Nice post, Mitch.

I would rather us draft Deion Jones than Su'a, though. Both the same size, but Deion is better getting off blocks/much stronger against the run.

 

[DVontel]

Truly appreciate all the effort and thought you put into your threads Mitch.

Agree with all the re-signings you chose. I would like Powers back if the price is right but that doesn't appear to be likely.

As for the FA's:

The Eagles might want Chase Daniels a LOT more that we do since it doesn't look like they will be able to afford Bradford or even want to pay what he's asking. Their new HC Doug Pederson coached Chase in KC so that's a more likely match IMO.

I'd rather have CJ then Lamar Miller. I think BA and CJ have formed a strong relationship and CJ has more home run ability then Miller.

I trust your scouting and draft analysis as much as anyone and you hit the biggest areas of need IMO.

Seriously?

I think Lamar Miller is one of the most underrated RBs in the league, & wasn't utilized much because the old Dolphins regime(Philbin & Lazor) would just give up on the run game early despite it working for some weird reason.

I don't think CJ has much in him anymore compared to Miller who has fresh legs.

If we don't get Miller, I would rather draft a RB in the 5th than resign CJ.

 

[Cardiac]

Seriously?

I think Lamar Miller is one of the most underrated RBs in the league, & wasn't utilized much because the old Dolphins regime(Philbin & Lazor) would just give up on the run game early despite it working for some weird reason.

I don't think CJ has much in him anymore compared to Miller who has fresh legs.

If we don't get Miller, I would rather draft a RB in the 5th than resign CJ.

Do you think Miller will be affordable? I like him as an every down back but we have that and more in DJ. I don't want to spend too much on the RB position and I think CJ showed he has plenty left, especially if DJ is taking the majority of the snaps.

 

[Catfish]

Nice Mitch------great, in-depth look at finding good fits for places of up-grade throughout our team. Wonderful analysis to accompany the selections.

 

[Mitch]

Seriously?

I think Lamar Miller is one of the most underrated RBs in the league, & wasn't utilized much because the old Dolphins regime(Philbin & Lazor) would just give up on the run game early despite it working for some weird reason.

I don't think CJ has much in him anymore compared to Miller who has fresh legs.

If we don't get Miller, I would rather draft a RB in the 5th than resign CJ.

I agree with you, DVontel.

The thing is---the days of leaning strictly on 1 RB are over. You need 2-3 and sometimes 4. BA has always said he wants depth at the position so there in no drop-off.

I am fine with CJ returning, if that's what BA+SK want. But a combo of DJ and Lamar Miller with Ellington getting time at slot WR and 3rd down RB would be sweet.

 

[Mitch]

Truly appreciate all the effort and thought you put into your threads Mitch.

Agree with all the re-signings you chose. I would like Powers back if the price is right but that doesn't appear to be likely.

As for the FA's:

The Eagles might want Chase Daniels a LOT more that we do since it doesn't look like they will be able to afford Bradford or even want to pay what he's asking. Their new HC Doug Pederson coached Chase in KC so that's a more likely match IMO.

I'd rather have CJ then Lamar Miller. I think BA and CJ have formed a strong relationship and CJ has more home run ability then Miller.

I trust your scouting and draft analysis as much as anyone and you hit the biggest areas of need IMO.

Great point about Chase Daniels and the Eagles---I hadn't thought about that. Yeah, I think you are spot-on and now I am going back to the drawing board to think up another scenario.

Was reading today that Drew Stanton wants to see if other teams will give him a chance to be a starter, but that he also would be happy to stay in AZ.

What that says to me is that he is going to test the market---so it may be a while before we know how that turns out.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Do you think Miller will be affordable? I like him as an every down back but we have that and more in DJ. I don't want to spend too much on the RB position and I think CJ showed he has plenty left, especially if DJ is taking the majority of the snaps.

I don't think Miller would be affordable considering other needs we should address on D, not to mention we have a bell-cow back with DJ, who needs a guy that can take pressure off once in a while. That said, I don't think it's CJ who's gonna be that guy unless he comes back at bargain basement prices. He's a year older, was wearing down last year and doesn't play ST. Those are three knocks against him getting anything more then the minimum, IMO.

 

[Ohcrap75]

Very impressive Mitch. We need speed, playmaking and versatility at the LB position and Striker and Cravens are exactly that. I'm a big fan of Vernon Butler. I was just watching tape of S Justin Simmons. I think he has everything needed to be a pro bowl caliber FS. I also think Dwayne Allen fits BA's offense perfectly and since he coached him in Indy, hopefully we have a shot at him.

 

[Finito]

Last thing this defense needs is more undersized guys we don't need Cravens although he is good very good in fact but we have that guy already in Bucannon and HB is already very small.

We flat out need monsters up front

 

[Mitch]

Last thing this defense needs is more undersized guys we don't need Cravens although he is good very good in fact but we have that guy already in Bucannon and HB is already very small.

We flat out need monsters up front

We need fast guys at LB and big guys up front---like the Panthers have. I tried to address both. Remember---we need to do a better job of defending the likes of Russell Wilson and Cam Newton. Even more---we need good, reliable tacklers---and that what what I was looking for too. Cravens is a stud---he will make any defense he plays on better.

 

[Jetstream Green]

We need fast guys at LB and big guys up front---like the Panthers have. I tried to address both. Remember---we need to do a better job of defending the likes of Russell Wilson and Cam Newton. Even more---we need good, reliable tacklers---and that what what I was looking for too. Cravens is a stud---he will make any defense he plays on better.

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[juza76]

if u talk about speed and versatility,darron lee also can bring a lot to the table
probably the fastest linebacker of the draft

 

[Finito]

The Panthers have a freak at LB he's not small at all. He's what makes that linebacker core special. You can't keep sending small guys who get ate up by offensive lineman to shoot the gaps.

So where is Cravens gonna play on this defense. I'm not doubting his talent I like him a lot I just question him on this defense

 

[juza76]

The Panthers have a freak at LB he's not small at all. He's what makes that linebacker core special. You can't keep sending small guys who get ate up by offensive lineman to shoot the gaps.

So where is Cravens gonna play on this defense. I'm not doubting his talent I like him a lot I just question him on this defense

thomas davis was a safety when he entered the league and now is a freak of nature at 240 but 6'00
kueckly is 6'3 240
the best middle linebacker in the league are around 235 240
oglatree,kueckly,lee,wagner,lavonte david
they have to cover a lot of ground especially now against faster qbs
the role of the thumper is something will vanish soon

watching minter trying to chase someone with his pathetic speed make me sick
ilb has to be lean ,fast and quick,and being 230 240 is perfect size nowdays
as mitch said , the defensive line has to be massive in terms of lenght and size

 

[GatorAZ]

The Panthers have a freak at LB he's not small at all. He's what makes that linebacker core special. You can't keep sending small guys who get ate up by offensive lineman to shoot the gaps.

So where is Cravens gonna play on this defense. I'm not doubting his talent I like him a lot I just question him on this defense

I think people get carried away with speed. If we're starting two LB's in the 220lb range it would scare the hell outta me. Keep in mind D-Wash was considered "undersized" out of TCU and he was 230.

 

[Cardiac]

Great point about Chase Daniels and the Eagles---I hadn't thought about that. Yeah, I think you are spot-on and now I am going back to the drawing board to think up another scenario.

Was reading today that Drew Stanton wants to see if other teams will give him a chance to be a starter, but that he also would be happy to stay in AZ.

What that says to me is that he is going to test the market---so it may be a while before we know how that turns out.

I'm hoping we keep Drew and he is affordable. My guess is he gets a shot elsewhere because there are several teams dying for a QB. More and more it looks like Barkley will be our #2 this year.

I don't think Miller would be affordable considering other needs we should address on D, not to mention we have a bell-cow back with DJ, who needs a guy that can take pressure off once in a while. That said, I don't think it's CJ who's gonna be that guy unless he comes back at bargain basement prices. He's a year older, was wearing down last year and doesn't play ST. Those are three knocks against him getting anything more then the minimum, IMO.

IMO CJ has enough in the tank to be that guy that takes pressure off once in a while. If that's the case he won't wear down like he did last year. The ST's point is a big concern and of course we shouldn't over spend for him.

I'm more excited about DJ then any other Cards RB since Stump Mitchell's debut. He could be our Dickerson or AP or Roger Craig.

 

[NeverSayDieFan]

"Cravens the Hunter"....

GREAT write-up, bud. There's a really cool Spidey villain called "Kraven the Hunter".....so gotta' luv' a "pick" who comes with his nickname already attatched!

Mark

They're talking S*N*O*W (flurries) tomorrow morning here in Charleston!
VERY EXCITED!

 

[Cardiac]

I think people get carried away with speed. If we're starting two LB's in the 220lb range it would scare the hell outta me. Keep in mind D-Wash was considered "undersized" out of TCU and he was 230.

IIRC DWashout was in the 220's when drafted and K9 was saying the same thing about him not holding up. Wash put on weight (my guess is smoking tons of pot so he would get the munchies) and got up to that 230 to 235 range.

I would love to have two 245 lb ILBers with 4.5 speed and DWashout quickness but there aren't a lot of those guys out there so going lighter but keeping the speed is what we need to settle for.

 

[GatorAZ]

IIRC DWashout was in the 220's when drafted and K9 was saying the same thing about him not holding up. Wash put on weight (my guess is smoking tons of pot so he would get the munchies) and got up to that 230 to 235 range.

I would love to have two 245 lb ILBers with 4.5 speed and DWashout quickness but there aren't a lot of those guys out there so going lighter but keeping the speed is what we need to settle for.

D-Wash was 230 at the combine but he probably gained 10+ quality pounds from his rookie season to his 3-4th year.

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[AZfaninMN]

thomas davis was a safety when he entered the league and now is a freak of nature at 240 but 6'00
kueckly is 6'3 240
the best middle linebacker in the league are around 235 240
oglatree,kueckly,lee,wagner,lavonte david
they have to cover a lot of ground especially now against faster qbs
the role of the thumper is something will vanish soon

watching minter trying to chase someone with his pathetic speed make me sick
ilb has to be lean ,fast and quick,and being 230 240 is perfect size nowdays
as mitch said , the defensive line has to be massive in terms of lenght and size

Every linebacker you listed plays in a 4-3 scheme where they have two big DT clogging the middle where we have only one. I agree with Finito and as great as speed is, a physical running team (Carolina) will laugh at us while they run it down our throats. There is a fair amount of talent for ILB, but I don't see the next Kueckly sitting there at 29 for us. I think the only player that I would consider we draft as a ILB is jaylon smith if the knee tests out ok. Outside of that, safties/corners or a pass rusher is where I think we should go with our first round pick. I would like to see us move up about 6-7 spots and get Robert Ndichie( sorry for the spelling) from Ole miss if he's still there or maybe Mckenzie Alexander from Clemson if he's still there. At 29 Noah Spence from eastern Kentucky.


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[juza76]

Every linebacker you listed plays in a 4-3 scheme where they have two big DT clogging the middle where we have only one. I agree with Finito and as great as speed is, a physical running team (Carolina) will laugh at us while they run it down our throats. There is a fair amount of talent for ILB, but I don't see the next Kueckly sitting there at 29 for us. I think the only player that I would consider we draft as a ILB is jaylon smith if the knee tests out ok. Outside of that, safties/corners or a pass rusher is where I think we should go with our first round pick. I would like to see us move up about 6-7 spots and get Robert Ndichie( sorry for the spelling) from Ole miss if he's still there or maybe Mckenzie Alexander from Clemson if he's still there. At 29 Noah Spence from eastern Kentucky.


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Darron lee ,leonard floyd ,joshua perry could be valid options at 29
Nkemdiche has character issues
Under some kind of drugs he tried to dive from a hotel balcony