Pest's Offseason Plan

[The Franchise]

*This is not what I expect the Chiefs to do. This is what I would do.

I'll update as I see fit.

First Rough Draft

Spoiler!

Cut:
Dunta Robinson for obvious reasons.


I'd like to trade Chase Daniel but I'm not sure if anyone would want him or if we would want to let him go and roll with Bray and someone else behind Smith. I think Daniel stays for another year.

Extend Berry's contract.

Current list of Chiefs FAs. Bolded players are given new contracts.

LT Branden Albert
G Geoff Schwartz
G Jon Asamoah
WR Dexter McCluster
WR Kyle Williams
DE Tyson Jackson
LB Akeem Jordan
LB Frank Zombo
S Kendrick Lewis
DB Husain Abdullah
DB Quintin Demps
LS Thomas Gafford
TE Richard Gordon (RFA)
G Ricky Henry (RFA)
DT Jerrell Powe (RFA)
LB Robert James (ERFA)

Priority #1 this offseason should be getting Schwartz a new deal. It's no surprise that when he earned the starting RG job....that the offensive line played well. He'll only be 28 at the beginning of next season. I would give him a contract in the 3-4 year range. If we can bring Asamoah back with a team friendly deal....awesome. If not...let him walk.

Akeem Jordan and Frank Zombo have played well enough to get contracts. Jordan isn't a Navarro Bowman...but there isn't one available and I don't see Nico Johnson as a LB that's going to step in and run away with the job. Jordan and Johnson can split time next season.

Abdullah and Demps should be brought back. Abdullah is good depth behind Berry and Demps is decent depth at the FS position. He's also damn good at STs.

Free Agency

Golden Tate, WR - Tate becomes the #2 WR and your starting punt returner. He's an upgrade at WR over McCluster and Avery.

Ziggy Hood, DE - Hood is brought in to replace Tyson Jackson. Hood is only 26 and shouldn't break the bank.

Mike Johnson, OT - Depth at OT since Albert is gone.

Draft

1st round - Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina - Even with Fasano, Kelce and McGrath....the TE position is still a need for this team. McGrath was a nice fill in this year but he's just not starting material. If Fasano and Kelce show up both healthy next year, then Reid has the ability to change things up with our TEs. If Kelce proves to be what Reid thought he would be....then Fasano is expendable after next season. Alex Smith loves his TEs and not having a consistent one this year showed.

3rd round - Dion Bailey, S, USC - His fit is what Eric Berry is doing right now in the NFL. He's a converted LB that moved to safety and excelled. You draft Bailey, start him at SS and move Berry to FS.

4th round - Michael Sam, DE/OLB, Missouri - This team desperately needs depth behind Houston and Hali. We saw what happens with injuries. Hali is starting to show decline. Bringing in young pass rushers that can give Houston and Hali breathers from time to time....while also grooming them for the future is a must.

5th round - Aaron Colvin, CB, Oklahoma - We don't need starting CBs at this time (Smith, Cooper and Flowers are just fine) but Flowers isn't getting any younger and we need to bring in some depth.

6th round - Prince Shembo, OLB/DE - Notre Dame - Did I mention that we need depth behind Houston and Hali? Shembo is stout against the run but needs to work on his pass rushing repertoire. He can learn from Houston and Hali while contributing on STs.

6th round - T.J. Jones, WR, Notre Dame - Homer pick. **** you.

Second Rough Draft

Cut:
Dunta Robinson for obvious reasons.
Donnie Avery - Too many drops and only decent when he's running crossing routes or fly routes.

I'd like to trade Chase Daniel but I'm not sure if anyone would want him or if we would want to let him go and roll with Bray and someone else behind Smith. I think Daniel stays for another year.

Extend Berry's contract. Hali and Flowers restructure their deals.


Current list of Chiefs FAs. Bolded players are given new contracts.

LT Branden Albert
G Geoff Schwartz
G Jon Asamoah
WR Dexter McCluster
WR Kyle Williams
DE Tyson Jackson
LB Akeem Jordan
LB Frank Zombo
S Kendrick Lewis
DB Husain Abdullah
DB Quintin Demps
LS Thomas Gafford
TE Richard Gordon (RFA)
G Ricky Henry (RFA)
DT Jerrell Powe (RFA)
LB Robert James (ERFA)

Priority #1 this offseason should be getting Schwartz a new deal. It's no surprise that when he earned the starting RG job....that the offensive line played well. He'll only be 28 at the beginning of next season. I would give him a contract in the 3-4 year range. If we can bring Asamoah back with a team friendly deal....awesome. If not...let him walk.

Akeem Jordan and Frank Zombo have played well enough to get contracts. Jordan isn't a Navarro Bowman...but there isn't one available and I don't see Nico Johnson as a LB that's going to step in and run away with the job. Jordan and Johnson can split time next season.

Abdullah is brought back for depth behind Berry and possible playing time at FS.

Free Agency

Jeremy Maclin - It's been reported that Maclin is aware that he might have to accept a 1 year deal this year because of his current injury and history. The Eagles are going to want to bring back both Maclin and Cooper but one of them is going to leave. I don't see room for both.

Mike Johnson, OT - Depth at OT since Albert is gone.

Draft

1st round - Stephon Tuitt, DE, Notre Dame - There are people on this board that will scream up and down that he won't be here for our pick. Yes, it's possible...but it's also possible that his down year, his injury and his weight gain could cause him to drop. If he shows up and blows up the combine...then he probably won't be here. I think he'll be here with the rise of Ealy and the fact that someone will want to trade up for Clowney. That and the shear number of QBs in the 1st round.

3rd round - Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon State - The perfect slot receiver for this offense. Runs all of the routes, good hands and also can return punts if we need him too.

[B]4th round - Dee Ford, OLB, Auburn /B] - This team desperately needs depth behind Houston and Hali. We saw what happens with injuries. Hali is starting to show decline. Bringing in young pass rushers that can give Houston and Hali breathers from time to time....while also grooming them for the future is a must.

5th round - Aaron Colvin, CB, Oklahoma - We don't need starting CBs at this time (Smith, Cooper and Flowers are just fine) but Flowers isn't getting any younger and we need to bring in some depth.

6th round -Tevin McDonald*, S, Eastern Washington - This team ****ing needs safeties. He'll help on STs and provide depth behind Commings. Dude is the younger brother of T.J. McDonald.

6th round - Spencer Long, G, Nebraska - Tore his ACL this season. Damn good guard though. Redshirts his first year....no big deal.

UDFA - George Atkinson III, RB, Notre Dame - Kick returner and 3rd RB who can catch the ball out of the backfield.

[Hoover]

With the Packers drafting in front of us there is no way in hell we get Eric Ebron

[Mav]

Originally Posted by Hoover

With the Packers drafting in front of us there is no way in hell we get Eric Ebron

They aren't drafting a tight end in the first round.

The need MLB, Safety, Corner.

They have Bostick and Quarless at tight end. A superb blocking tight end in Ryan Taylor.

I have heard some people say that. But, I think that HAHA is more of a lock there, than Ebron.

[OldSchool]

Ziggy Hood has been a bust in Pitt. Would be a big downgrade from Jackson/ Devito.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Agree.

His flexibility on offense and special teams provides a lot of options. Those options might not be "A or B", but he can find a spot all over the field. As well, as stated above, he's turned out to be a quality route runner with decent hands.

And I don't think he'll want exorbitant amounts of money.

I also like the concept of Riley Cooper as a free agent. Guy can catch a ball.

Do people think Cooper will be available? The Eagles relied on him a lot and despite his early season problems, the Eagles seem to really like him. I like Cooper too. One hesitation I do have is he doesn't solve our speed problem at receiver. Like McCluster, he's more of a possession receiver. It would still be nice to have both a vertical threat and a Welker type in the slot who can truly get the YAC we thought McCluster could get. My dream would be for McCluster to be more of a 4th receiver -- get him the good looks that Chad Hall was getting. Unlike Hall, McCluster will catch the ball.

[Mav]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Do people think Cooper will be available? The Eagles relied on him a lot and despite his early season problems, the Eagles seem to really like him. I like Cooper too. One hesitation I do have is he doesn't solve our speed problem at receiver. Like McCluster, he's more of a possession receiver. It would still be nice to have both a vertical threat and a Welker type in the slot who can truly get the YAC we thought McCluster could get. My dream would be for McCluster to be more of a 4th receiver -- get him the good looks that Chad Hall was getting. Unlike Hall, McCluster will catch the ball.

The eagles have to make a choice.

They have to decide of which receiver they are going to keep. Maclin, or Riley.

Cooper solves a huge problem. He runs excellent routes, understands the passing game, and will come cheaper than Maclin who is obviously more talented, although the injuries, and specifically the concussions seem to be mounting.

Maybe Aj Jenkins can fill the speed aspect, as could a tight end.

But, it sure would be nice to have someone like Cooper who is extremely reliable.

Kinda like a joe jurevicius.

[Easy 6]

I have my fingers crossed on Jenkins and Williams, hopefully atleast one of them pans out... my choice would be Jenkins based on his speed.

[Mav]

Originally Posted by scott free

I have my fingers crossed on Jenkins and Williams, hopefully atleast one of them pans out... my choice would be Jenkins based on his speed.

I question Williams. They gave him no run despite the fact that him and Alex Smith had shown Chemistry before.

That shocked me. Especially as you stated, the speed part. Kyle Williams is every bit as fast as Aj Jenkins by the way. Just don't let him do any returns.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Mavericks Ace

I question Williams. They gave him no run despite the fact that him and Alex Smith had shown Chemistry before.

That shocked me. Especially as you stated, the speed part. Kyle Williams is every bit as fast as Aj Jenkins by the way. Just don't let him do any returns.

Dont recall seeing him play much, but I thought it was the injury that pretty much doomed Williams this year?

Dude was here all of 1-2 weeks before he got hurt, not a good way to start off, thats for sure.

[Mav]

Originally Posted by scott free

Dont recall seeing him play much, but I thought it was the injury that pretty much doomed Williams this year?

Dude was here all of 1-2 weeks before he got hurt, not a good way to start off, thats for sure.

Welllllll, that would explain that. I didn't even know he was injured. Whoops.

Well good. Rehab it up, hit camp, give the Chiefs a deep threat, and quality slot guy.

I like it. Always liked him, except when returning the football. Don't trust him as far as I could throw a dodge ram.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Mavericks Ace

Welllllll, that would explain that. I didn't even know he was injured. Whoops.

Well good. Rehab it up, hit camp, give the Chiefs a deep threat, and quality slot guy.

I like it. Always liked him, except when returning the football. Don't trust him as far as I could throw a dodge ram.

Either one of those two rounding into form would be a gift, I dare not get my hopes up by wishing both of them would.

[Frosty]

I totally forgot that the Chiefs had picked up Williams.

[RunKC]

If the Chiefs don't draft a WR early they are ****ing stupid. It's unreal how many talented WR's are in this class

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by RunKC

If the Chiefs don't draft a WR early they are ****ing stupid. It's unreal how many talented WR's are in this class

Absolutely.

And I agree with Maverick in that Cooper would solve a huge problem in terms of having a big receiver who has the ability to run excellent routes with good hands.

Pick up Cooper and then draft someone like Odell Beckham, who looks to be damn near textbook in terms of a slot receiver.

Bowe
Cooper
Beckham
McCluster
Avery

That would shore up the position quite nicely.

[warrior]

Really like Beckham the guy is clutch

[The Franchise]

I'll be doing a different one here in the next couple of days. It will only include one ND player so it will probably go over better.