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<blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 862057"><p>As receiving weapons go, the key characteristic I'd be looking for is a guy who can attack the middle of the field as a priority over a guy who can stretch the field. Attracting the attention of safeties has its own rewards. The YAC that comes with physicality, which Graham hasn't delivered, would be a big add. Among the critiques of Graham's play we can include the fact that DB business decisions are absent.</p><p></p><p>In terms of free agency, as I said last year around this time, "go young or go home", which thankfully turned out to be the Gutekunst approach. Obviously, signing second contract guys means fewer guys with a longer runways with a cost to go with that.</p><p></p><p>In keeping with these thoughts, and as mentioned earlier, I would put Hunter Henry toward the top of the list. I'm leaning toward making him the #1 FA priority as I had with Amos last offseason. He's also a very good blocker otherwise I wouldn't mention him. And it's not like you'd want to cover Henry with a LB in any case. I wouldn't bank on it, though. The Graham-Tonyan-Sternberger group, all Gutekunst players, are in the mold of oversized WRs who need to be coached up to block which only gets you so far. While it would be stunningly good to add Henry<em> and</em> Anderson, that would be outside the budget. I'd look for a speed component in the draft though you can't expect a whole lot of productivity out of rookie receivers.</p><p></p><p>Barring Henry, I'd be looking for a different physical weapon who can be thrown to in the danger zone without thinking he'll end up in the tent.</p><p></p><p>On defense, I'd put ILB higher on the list than DL. Martinez is not a bad player, but he does not strike me as a smart player. My eye says there's a low read-and-react quotient, with an emphasis on the "read". Something tells me he's not a tape hound. Besides his own play, that can't be anything but a deficit in the defensive adjustment department. This should not be the case at this point for a player with some 4,000 snaps under his belt. I'd put the emphasis on smarts over speed at this position in finding a replacement, and then look for a speedy complement among the incumbents or the draft. We'd prefer both smarts and speed in a 3-down play caller, but that's a hard get.</p><p></p><p>I'm not averse to retaining Martinez in a complimentary role, but not for second contract starter money which somebody will probably pay even if not the high 8 figures theorized early in the season.</p><p></p><p>One spot that gets no attention in these discussions is the nickel/slot corner position. Williams had a very good season to my eye in man coverage, under the radar, without any indication of his slowing down. There are stats to back up the eye test. pro-football-reference has him down for 58% completions against with a shallow 9.2 yds average depth of target reflecting the high percentage throws that the nickel corner defends more than at the perimenter.</p><p></p><p>I don't recall Williams being on the injury report. He had a 74% snap count in line with a nickel corner's full boat. While it may seem odd, I'd say given the other needs, bringing him back would be a priority. At his age, year-to-year, the cost will not be excessive. Absent that, adding a corner with skills specific to that slot would be a heretofore unrecognized need. Josh Jackson is evidently not that guy.</p><p></p><p>OT is a difficult call. I would not be averse to paying Bulaga if his injury history keeps the cost contained and there is a Plan B not named Alex Light. Bulaga's injury history might keep the cost contained. I don't know what Veldheer's situation might be. It's odd (and fortunate) he came that cheap. I don't think he'll be that cheap again given how he played. Given the reports that Bulaga was unhappy in not being extended after 2018, I would say he's going to test the market. I would not want to be the highest bidder. My gut says the play will be to replace him.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HardRightEdge, post: 862057"] As receiving weapons go, the key characteristic I'd be looking for is a guy who can attack the middle of the field as a priority over a guy who can stretch the field. Attracting the attention of safeties has its own rewards. The YAC that comes with physicality, which Graham hasn't delivered, would be a big add. Among the critiques of Graham's play we can include the fact that DB business decisions are absent. In terms of free agency, as I said last year around this time, "go young or go home", which thankfully turned out to be the Gutekunst approach. Obviously, signing second contract guys means fewer guys with a longer runways with a cost to go with that. In keeping with these thoughts, and as mentioned earlier, I would put Hunter Henry toward the top of the list. I'm leaning toward making him the #1 FA priority as I had with Amos last offseason. He's also a very good blocker otherwise I wouldn't mention him. And it's not like you'd want to cover Henry with a LB in any case. I wouldn't bank on it, though. The Graham-Tonyan-Sternberger group, all Gutekunst players, are in the mold of oversized WRs who need to be coached up to block which only gets you so far. While it would be stunningly good to add Henry[I] and[/I] Anderson, that would be outside the budget. I'd look for a speed component in the draft though you can't expect a whole lot of productivity out of rookie receivers. Barring Henry, I'd be looking for a different physical weapon who can be thrown to in the danger zone without thinking he'll end up in the tent. On defense, I'd put ILB higher on the list than DL. Martinez is not a bad player, but he does not strike me as a smart player. My eye says there's a low read-and-react quotient, with an emphasis on the "read". Something tells me he's not a tape hound. Besides his own play, that can't be anything but a deficit in the defensive adjustment department. This should not be the case at this point for a player with some 4,000 snaps under his belt. I'd put the emphasis on smarts over speed at this position in finding a replacement, and then look for a speedy complement among the incumbents or the draft. We'd prefer both smarts and speed in a 3-down play caller, but that's a hard get. I'm not averse to retaining Martinez in a complimentary role, but not for second contract starter money which somebody will probably pay even if not the high 8 figures theorized early in the season. One spot that gets no attention in these discussions is the nickel/slot corner position. Williams had a very good season to my eye in man coverage, under the radar, without any indication of his slowing down. There are stats to back up the eye test. pro-football-reference has him down for 58% completions against with a shallow 9.2 yds average depth of target reflecting the high percentage throws that the nickel corner defends more than at the perimenter. I don't recall Williams being on the injury report. He had a 74% snap count in line with a nickel corner's full boat. While it may seem odd, I'd say given the other needs, bringing him back would be a priority. At his age, year-to-year, the cost will not be excessive. Absent that, adding a corner with skills specific to that slot would be a heretofore unrecognized need. Josh Jackson is evidently not that guy. OT is a difficult call. I would not be averse to paying Bulaga if his injury history keeps the cost contained and there is a Plan B not named Alex Light. Bulaga's injury history might keep the cost contained. I don't know what Veldheer's situation might be. It's odd (and fortunate) he came that cheap. I don't think he'll be that cheap again given how he played. Given the reports that Bulaga was unhappy in not being extended after 2018, I would say he's going to test the market. I would not want to be the highest bidder. My gut says the play will be to replace him. [/QUOTE]
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