Free Agent Target - Priority #1 - Asomugha’s a FA

[Blitzwood]

Originally Posted by Blitzwood

The best we can hope for now is to draft Clay Matthews younger brother, Casey. For those not familiar with him, he'll be playing Monday night for Oregon. He'd be a nice insurance plan incase the coaches have some reservations about Barwin's leg.

Speaking of which, Casey Matthews had a great game last light. Someone said Cush could play outside in a 3-4, but I don't think he's got the hips to turn on a dime or the speed. On the other hand, Casey showed he could run down a VERY mobile QB, and even showed a knack for the big play by causing a fumble while sacking Cam Newton.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by Blitzwood

Speaking of which, Casey Matthews had a great game last light. Someone said Cush could play outside in a 3-4, but I don't think he's got the hips to turn on a dime or the speed. On the other hand, Casey showed he could run down a VERY mobile QB, and even showed a knack for the big play by causing a fumble while sacking Cam Newton.

From what I saw of young Matthews he was pretty impressive in the BCS game the other night as has Aggie Von Miller been when I've seen him on TV this past season. But IMO they both have the same problem, which is they're undersized.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

From what I saw of young Matthews he was pretty impressive in the BCS game the other night as has Aggie Von Miller been when I've seen him on TV this past season. But IMO they both have the same problem, which is they're undersized.

Miller is listed as 6-3 243 and Matthews is listed as 6-2 235.

Miller does not play hard when the play is moving away from him, he trots on the field alot. That is not going to endear him to NFL scouts and coaches. Matthews has a high motor and football smarts.

Both are smaller then ideal but both have upside.

The guy I'm watching is Dontay Moch from Nevada. 6-1 242, high motor guy.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by painekiller

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The guy I'm watching is Dontay Moch from Nevada. 6-1 242, high motor guy.

He's apparently a freak of nature:

Moch, 6'1", 245 pounds, ran a 40-yard dash in 4.2 seconds, which was after he had run a 4.08 and 4.18 for NFL scouts. The scouts purportedly did not believe their stopwatches so they asked Moch to run again and he recorded the 4.2."He has freakish talent," Nevada defensive coordinator Andy Buh said. When he puts his mind to it, he's unstoppable."

NFL draft Scout has him at 4.38 which is still really fast....

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by painekiller

Miller is listed as 6-3 243 and Matthews is listed as 6-2 235.

What they're listed at is one thing, but Miller looks a lot more like 223 than 243, and Matthews is very short. We'll see what their stats are at the Indy combine ?

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

What they're listed at is one thing, but Miller looks a lot more like 223 than 243, and Matthews is very short. We'll see what their stats are at the Indy combine ?

That is why I said it was listed.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by painekiller

The guy I'm watching is Dontay Moch from Nevada. 6-1 242, high motor guy.

"Moch had a lot of hype entering the season with his elite speed and athleticism, but he really has no clue how to play football, and on tape he reminded me of Vernon Gholston. He has absolutely no instincts and is very soft. He is the definition of a workout warrior. I'm not sold on him as an 3-4 rush linebacker either because he his instincts really hurt him and all he can do is use his first step and speed rush."
http://walterfootball.com/draft2011OLB3-4.php
Maybe you're right about Moch PK, but the Walter Draft guys aren't buying into it.

[itssharif]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

"Moch had a lot of hype entering the season with his elite speed and athleticism, but he really has no clue how to play football, and on tape he reminded me of Vernon Gholston. He has absolutely no instincts and is very soft. He is the definition of a workout warrior. I'm not sold on him as an 3-4 rush linebacker either because he his instincts really hurt him and all he can do is use his first step and speed rush."
http://walterfootball.com/draft2011OLB3-4.php

Maybe you're right about Moch PK, but the Walter Draft guys aren't buying into it.

Who knows hopefully that might be a blessing in disguise and we can grab em both (Miller and Moch). Can't have enough pass rushers and especially with the question marks around Connor Barwin now after his injury. Also if what John McClain has been saying is true for us about how Wade Phillips uses a DT/NT that's currently on rosters for all team's he comes to then that may not even be a position of need so we may not have to draft for it (though I disagree).

But at the end of the day in my dream scenario if it all played the way I'd want it to go it would be like this:

1- Von Miller OLB (assuming DT is assessed as to not being a position of need)

2- Rahim Moore FS

3- Dontay Moch OLB (if what Walter Football projects is accurate)

Free Agency- Nnamdi Asomugha CB (NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES)

I believe our offensive issues are going to be solved next year as long as Owen Daniels is re-signed and fully healthy. He's reliable in moving the chains as you can tell Schaub had a little bit of indecisiveness without him. The focus of the draft has to be and needs to be defense. My opinion.

[Nconroe]

Here is a site that reviews most of the top free agents by position

http://www.footballsfuture.com/2011/fa/dl.html

I'd like to see us get a can't miss NT in free agency for sure.

[NBT]

I will certainly agree with that. Any idea who will be available?

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

Here is a site that reviews most of the top free agents by position

http://www.footballsfuture.com/2011/fa/dl.html

I'd like to see us get a can't miss NT in free agency for sure.

I agree with Dale Murphy about not spending Crazy Money for a CB, even as good as Nnamdi. I'd rather buy more players at bargain prices to minimize risk. Who would I like to target?

Richard Seymour (OAK) – Seymour’s presence, production, and incalculable veteran leadership has helped spark a resurgence in Oakland. --I loved this guy at Georgia and think he'd be awesome in our new 3-4 Defense. Not only his play on the field, but his leadership would be a great addition.

Brodney Pool (NYJ) - This team needs better coverage from the Safety position. This guy is probably more important long-term, than Seymour is to the team. I'd make him a very good offer, early in the bidding process.

D’Qwell Jackson (CLE) - I like the idea of having him and DeMeco in the middle of the defense as tackling machines. If Cushing is going to play OLB in the 3-4 like Clay Mathews does for Green Bay, then I am allowing Diles to either backup an ILB position or simply not re-sign him.

Richard Marshall (CAR) – Marshall has been okay in coverage over the years, but good in run support. He won’t be at the top of the Panthers priority list. --Another guy who has some time in the league and his presence should help out the younger players.

AND THE REST
I would mention Lamar Woodley and Tamba Hali, but doubt they get away from their current employers....
Really looking at adding LB's since that's where the talent is generally found in the 3-4.

Cliff Avril (DET)
Mark Anderson (HOU)
Brian Robison (MIN)
Chris Gocong (CLE)
Matt Roth (CLE)
Kirk Morrison (JAC)
Thomas Howard (OAK)
Kamerion Wimbley (OAK)
Antwan Barnes (SD)
Kevin Burnett (SD)
Brandon Siler (SD)
Manny Lawson (SF)
Quincy Black (TB)