This is my dream offseason, as of now.
I don't think there is any chance that Vince Wilfork is leaving the Patriots. So I'm going with Casey Hampton.
I also have included a trade of Boldin. I have the Ravens give up their second round pick and fourth round pick for him.
I think they could be tempted to doing this, as they could easily, and rightfully so, see themselves being one dominant wide receiver away from winning it all.
However, with Matt Birk, Kelly Gregg, Ray Lewis and, to some extent, Ed Reed all getting up their in years, and all being decisive in the hunt for a ring, the window is closing. I think they would love to add Boldin to their roster right now.
I do believe something has to happen with the defense. Maybe it was his fault, maybe it wasn't, but the fact remains that Coach Davis' defense gave up 99 yards to Vince Young and 90 points in two playoff-games. That's inexcusable. I would like to bring Jim Mora in. I know he would like the Seahawks to switch to a 3-4-defense, he would come with a new approach to everything and besides, I like the guy.
So here it is.
Bring in Jim Mora as defensive coordinator.
Sign Casey Hampton, nose tackle, Pittsburgh Steelers.
Sign Larry Foote, inside linebacker, Detroit Lions.
Sign David Carr, quarterback, New York Giants.
Give Darnell Dockett his extension.
Re-work Antrel Rolle's contract.
Re-sign Anthony Becht.
Re-sign Deuce Lutui.
Re-sign Jeremy Bridges.
Re-sign Ben Patrick.
Re-sign Lyle Sendlein.
Re-sign Ben Claxton.
Re-sign Steve Breaston.
Re-sign Matt Ware.
Re-sign Gabe Watson.
Re-sign Dan Kreider.
Then there is the draft.
1. Sean Weatherspoon, inside linebacker, Missouri.
I love this guy. His intensity are really great, he can cover, he can hit, he can go sideline-to-sideline and then there is his personality which is just fantastic. I think he is a Whis-guy and I would be thrilled to draft him.
2A. Anthony McCoy, tight end, USC.
It has to be time to draft a really good tight end. In way too many years different tight ends has been brought in, but really hasn't been anything but stop gaps. McCoy might be the best blocking tight end in the draft.
2B. Cam Thomas, nose tackle, North Carolina.
The first draft Whis was here, he moved aggressively to get Alan Branch. That may have been a mistake, but at least it showed that he know's the importance of a dominant nose tackle. That's why he would probably love to bring in his old guy, Casey Hampton, that's why he would re-sign Gabe Watson and that's why he might still draft a young guy this early on.
I think Cam Thomas made himself a lot of money in Mobile. He was the best nose tackle there and showed scouts and everyone else that he can hold his own at the point of attack and also, he got some push on the offensive line sometimes.
3. Jared Veldheer, offensive tackle, Hillsdale.
I think Russ Grimm would just love to add the mammoth of a man. I've read somewhere that Veldheer moves very well and is pretty athletic for a guy his size.
An offensive line containing Brandon Keith, Herman Johnson and Veldheer would make Andy Reid go "Hm, that group might be a little too big for me".
4A. Andre Robert, wide receiver, Citadel.
To me, the most surprising player at the Senior Bowl. He ran very crisp routes and had really good hands. Plus he was not afraid to run into traffic though he is not that big.
Drafting him would give the FO leverage in any future discussions with Breaston.
4B. George Selvie, outside linebacker, South Florida.
I'm not saying this would be a good idea. Just that it wouldn't surprise me one bit. Selvie obviously has the talent and Whis has shown before that he believes he can get the best of players who underperforms their last year in college.
5. Crezdon Butler, cornerback, Clemson.
I think he could be a bit of a sleeper. He did play well at Clemson, he does possess great size and speed for a cornerback and he can cover very well. My biggest issue with him is that he seems to shy away from contact. Other than that, I think DRC, Toler, McFadden and Butler would be a very good cornerback-group.
6. O'Brien Schofield, outside linebacker, Wisconsin.
If he slides this far, I think it would be wise to pick him up. Yes, he will have to sit out the first year, but after that he could be a real asset if he could get back to his previous level.
7. Bear Woods, inside linebacker, Troy.
I just want this guy. I don't know is any of you have seen him, but he looks like some mad man. Maybe a kind of tribal warrior. I guarantee you, if you put him on the kick coverage unit no one would dare the run his way.
