2021 Roster Build

[OregonHerbert]

Super cool analysis! I loved reading through it. Personally, I’d rather see us getting an OT or Top Edge in Round 1 as I think we can’t afford to miss on protection for Herbert or pressure to apply on Mahomes when rushing 4.

[like54ninjas]

After completing my season review, here is my current I’m the GM roster build.
Get out of the way TT/Johnboy.

LEGEND
(R) = rookie
(TC) = team captain
(M) = million
(G) = guaranteed
(SB) = signing bonus
(CH) = 2021 cap hit


Key Cuts / Trades
Casey Hayward ($8.75) - traded to Jags for pick 152 (round 5)
Trai Turner ($11.5)
Chris Harris Jr. ($7.25)

Key Unrestricted FA Lost
SupaMel ($16.65)
Mike Pouncey ($7.25)
Tyrod Taylor ($7.5)
VIrgil Green ($3.5)
Denzel Perryman ($7.5)
DSquare ($1.187)

Key Players Resigned / Contracts Restructured
Michael Davis - 5yr - ($60M)/$30G/$20SB/$7CH
Mike Williams - 4yr - ($44M)/$24G/$16SB/$7CH
Hunter Henry - 4yr -($40M)/$22G/$14SB/$6CH
Rayshawn Jenkins - 4yr - ($30M)/$16G/$12SB/$5CH
Sam Tevi - 2yr - ($9M)/$5G/$4SB/$3CH
Dan Feeney - 2yr - ($8M)/$4G/3SB/$3CH
Nick Vigil - 2yr - ($7M)/$3G/$2SB/$3CH
Iaasc Rochell - 1yr - ($2M)/$1.5G/$1SB/$1.5CH
Linval Joseph - 2yr - ($14M)/$11G/$8SB/$6CH

I resigned Tevi and Feeney because they graded out higher than Lamp in 2020. Both have significant starting experience. Ideally we drive them to backup depth.

* All RFA & ERFA will be resigned.

FA TARGETS
Dalvin Tomlinson (DT) - 5yr - ($60M)/$30G/$20SB/$8CH
Ted Karras (OC) - 4yr - ($36M)/$21G/$14SB/$6CH
Darqueze Dennard (CB) - 2yr - ($10M)/$6G/$4SB/$3CH
Fabian Moreau (CB) - 2yr - ($7M)/$3G/$3SB/$2,5CH

TOTAL 2021 Cap Space Used
$181,000,000.00 Projected
$162,865,000.00 USED
$18,135,000.00 Unused

I don’t expect a ton of FA spending with the reduction in projected cap space. A concentration in retaining our own and a few strategic targeted signings. After veterans get cut for cap space, it will be a buyers market for a final piece or two.



This would include the 2021 draft of.......

1) CALEB FARLEY - CB - VT - RJR - 6’2” / 207#
— #1 CB omb, fast, insane acceleration, elite ball skills, only 3 yrs as CB (former QB)
Why = PON, we need to be able to play M2M
2) WALKER LITTLE - OT - STAN - SR - 6’7” / 320#
— Big, physical, high football IQ, strong, powerful people mover, excellent footwork, hand placement needs consistency
Why = PON. Enough said. 1st round talent that slips because of COVID pandemic/opted out
3A) ALIM MCNEILL - DT - NCST - JR - 6’2” / 320#
— Finisher, plays in opponents backfield, monster strong @ POA, amazing flexibility to get skinny, uproot opponents and collapses pocket
Why = Improve run D, collapses pocket, plays w/aggressive edge, makes us a more physical team
3B) ALARIC JACKSON - OT/OG - IOWA - RSR - 6’6” / 315# - (TC)
— Mauler with good feet, understands/uses great angles, serves pancakes in stacks, excellent length/uses it, nasty/drives opponents into the grass, plays thru whistle, needs time @ OG before sliding out to OT in year 3/4
Why = PON, see him as our ORG, ability to anchor which holds pocket depth, uproots defenders in run game.
4) JORDAN SMITH - DE - UAB - RJR - 6’7” / 255#
— Finisher, plays in opponents backfield, strong @ POA, amazing flexibility and bend, length for days, can be a ST ace
Why = PON, Freak athlete, plays run/pass equally well, produces pressure consistently, steal this late
5A) RHAMONDRE STEVENSON - RB - OKU - SR - 6’ / 246#
— Power, vision, dynamic cutting ability, physical runner with 4.5 speed, ST Ace
Why = Need a bruising bigger RB, helps that he has vision/sweet footwork/dynamic cutting ability, excellent in passpro, good hands, ST help
5B) CHARLES SNOWDEN - EDGE/LB - UVA - SR - 6’7” / 245# - (TC)
— Smart, athletic , hard nosed football player. Shows flashes of brilliance in passrush and coverage, huge upside, year 2/3 before see full potential
Why = Major jumps from Sophomore to Senior campaigns, depth, huge upside as a pass rusher, ST help
6A) DIVINE DEABLO - DS/DLB - VT - RSR - 6’3” / 225# - (TC)
— Big, physical playmaker, added coverage chops for 3rd down, incredible H/W/S package, position flexibility, ST Ace
Why = depth, position versatility, ST help
6B) SADARIUS HUTCHERSON - OG - SC - RSR - 6’4” / 320# - (TC)
— Physical beast, possesses solid punch/hand technique in both run/pass games, experience at both OG spots and OLT
Why = PON. depth, physical bull with decent feet and solid technique
7) MIKE STRACHAN - WR - CHARLESTON (WV) - SR - 6’5” / 225# - (TC)
— NFL bloodline, high football IQ, huge catch radius, SPEED (Olympic caliber sprinter), physical, very raw, ST Ace
Why = Monster upside, speed/size combo, hard worker, ST help


Possible UDFA Targets -
Conner Olson (OC/OG) - UMN - RSR - 6’5” / 310#
Spencer Brown (RB) UAB - SR - 6’ / 220#, Garret Wallow (LB) TCU - SR - 6’2” / 230#,
Josh Imatorbhebhe (WR) UIL/USC - RSR - 6’2” / 215#, Zyon McCollum (CB) SHSU - SR - 6’4” / 195#
Zach Davidson (TE/P) UCM - RSR - 6’7” / 245#, Luke Farrell (TE) OHST - RSR - 6’6” / 250#
Qwynnterrio Cole (DS/DLB) ASU - SR - 6’3” / 200#, Grant Hermanns (OT) PUR - RSR - 6’7” / 310#,
Lorenzo Neal Jr. (DT) PUR - RSR - 6’3” / 325#, Shawn Davis (DS) UFL - SR - 5’11” / 190#
Caleb Huntley (RB) BSU - SR - 5’10” / 230#, Kenny Deng (LB/EDGE) CAL - RSR - 6’6” / 250#
Blake Hayes (P) UIL - SR - 6’6” / 215#, Riley Patterson (K) MEM - SR - 6’ / 190#
Michael Pitts (EDGE) UC - RSR - 6’4” / 250#, Zac Thomas (QB) APST - RSR - 6’1” / 210#


* Projected 53-Man Roster

OFFENSE (25)
QB - JH10, Easton Stick
RB - Austin Ekeler, Rhamondre Stevenson - (R), Joshua Kelly, Joe Reed
FB/HB - Gabe Nabers
WR - Keenan Allen, MikeDub, Jaylen Guyton, T. Johnson, J.K. Hill, Mike Strachan - (R)
TE - Hunter Henry, Donald Parham, Stephen Anderson
OT - Bryan Bulaga, Sam Tevi, Trey Pipkins, Walker Little - (R)
OG - Dan Feeney, Alaric Jackson - (R), Sadarius Hutcherson - (R)
OC - Ted Karras, Scott Quessenberry

Projected Starters Offense
QB - Justin Herbert
SKILL - Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton, Hunter Henry
OLINE - Walker Little - (R), Dan Feeney, Ted Karras, Alaric Jackson - (R), Bryan Bulaga

DEFENSE (25)
DL - Linval Joseph, Dalvin Tomlinson, Justin Jones, Alim McNeill - (R), Jerry Tillery, Joey Bosa, Isaac Rochell, Jordan Smith - (R)
EDGE/LB - Uchenna Nwosu, Charles Snowden - (R), Emeke Egbule
LB - Kenneth Murray, Drue Tranquill, Kyzir White, Nick Vigil
DB - Derwin James, Rayshawn Jenkins, Nasir Adderley, Mike Davis, Darqueze Dennard, Fabian Moreau, Caleb Farley - (R), Divine Deablo - (R), Alohi Gilman, Zyon McCollum - (R)

Projected Starters Defense
DLINE - Joey Bosa, Dalvin Tomlinson, Linval Joseph, Jordan Smith - (R)
LINEBACKERS - Kenneth Murray, Drue Tranquill
DBACKS - Mike Davis, Caleb Farley - (R), Fabian Moreau, Derwin James, Rayshawn Jenkins

PK - Mike Badgeley
PUNT - Blake Hayes - (R)
LS - Cole Mazza

[Boltnut]

I think you have realistic ideas.
But I also think all options in free agency shopping should be on the table.
Some of these players may decide they need a change of scenery even if the current team has plenty of cap.
Offer deals to your targeted players. If they say no or the current team offers more so be it. But go after who you really want. If it's Jackson III-CB and Thuney-LG and Linsley-OC, make the offers. And see what happens. If you get none of them .....you still have offers on table for other targets.

Completely agree! If those cap wealthy teams decide to move on (probably why they're cap wealthy in the first place) from quality FA's... then game on!

[Critty]

I'd like to see him be aggressive, too. Most of my proposals are pretty aggressive... cutting bloated contracts... then going hard after FA players from teams that have cap issues. I'd even trade MW to anyone willing to take him (and his re-done contract). I'd love to have another 2nd or 3rd round pick.

I propose we go after CB's and IOL's in FA (because I want proven players at those positions immediately). Pay for the FA moves by cutting certain players. Then drafting for needs.

I think you have realistic ideas.
But I also think all options in free agency shopping should be on the table.
Some of these players may decide they need a change of scenery even if the current team has plenty of cap.
Offer deals to your targeted players. If they say no or the current team offers more so be it. But go after who you really want. If it's Jackson III-CB and Thuney-LG and Linsley-OC, make the offers. And see what happens. If you get none of them .....you still have offers on table for other targets.

[Boltnut]

I'd just like to see Telesco be aggressive for a change. If it don't work, fine. No harm in trying.

I'd like to see him be aggressive, too. Most of my proposals are pretty aggressive... cutting bloated contracts... then going hard after FA players from teams that have cap issues. I'd even trade MW to anyone willing to take him (and his re-done contract). I'd love to have another 2nd or 3rd round pick.

I propose we go after CB's and IOL's in FA (because I want proven players at those positions immediately). Pay for the FA moves by cutting certain players. Then drafting for needs.

[Boltjolt]

Exactly, the Patriots would match any RFA contract the Chargers offered... they have more cap space. They have 46 of 53 roster spots filled and #66.5 million in cap space. Conversely, we have 35 signed with $29 million cap space. I wouldn't waste my time dreaming of stealing Patriots players away this off-season (which is why I didn't list Thuney or Andrews on my IOL list.

BTW... I didn't suggest Jackson... I think that was Critty.

I'd just like to see Telesco be aggressive for a change. If it don't work, fine. No harm in trying.

[Boltnut]

Um, you can offer a RFA a deal and the Patriots can match or not. Just depends on the tender round they give him before I'd try. They may match it if they want, but I'd at least try.
And you suggested the Bengals CB. You named three, I picked one I'd like.

Exactly, the Patriots would match any RFA contract the Chargers offered... they have more cap space. They have 46 of 53 roster spots filled and #66.5 million in cap space. Conversely, we have 35 signed with $29 million cap space. I wouldn't waste my time dreaming of stealing Patriots players away this off-season (which is why I didn't list Thuney or Andrews on my IOL list.

BTW... I didn't suggest Jackson... I think that was Critty.

This was my original list:

Cameron Sutton / 7 mil / 70.1 He's 25 years old. I use Sutton as a salary guage as Spotrac estimates his salary (based upon production, comps, and age).
Desmond King / 6 mil / 64.7 He's 26 years old. I have no idea if he would consider coming back. Used Desmond as another Spotrac salary guage.
Darqueeze Dennard / 6.5 mil / 66.0 He's 29 years old. He's the CB drafted 1 spot ahead of Jason Verrett. Was just OK for Cinci. Improved for ATL.
Mike Hilton / 7 mil / 69.4 He's 27 years old. Undrafted because of size (5'9") slot corner.
Shaquille Griffin / 6.5 mil / 67.1 He's 26 years old. Has good speed/size.
Troy Hill / 7 mil / 69.9 He's 30 years old (oldest of the CB's I've listed). Undrafted. Very productive for the Rams this year.
Bashaud Breeland / 6.5 mil / 67.7 He's 29 years old. I liked him out of college. Took a while to develop. Older than many on my list.
** There are plenty more FA cornerbacks... but I targeted these CB's for two reasons. First, they're relatively young and improving. Secondly, they play for teams that have cap problems next year (PIT/TEN/ATL/SEA/LAR/KC) and are almost assuredly not going to be re-signed and will hit the open market.

[Boltjolt]

You keep suggesting guys that will never hit the free market. You said, "Be realistic"... New England and Cincinati have way more cap space than us. Use these 2 links...

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/all/cornerback/

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cap/2021/

You can offer a RFA a deal and the Patriots can match or not. Just depends on the tender round they give him before I'd try. They may match it if they want, but I'd at least try.
And you suggested the Bengals CB. You named three, I picked one I'd like.

[Boltnut]

Jackson. The other two, not interested.

Make an offer to RFA JC Jackson as well depending on his tender offer from New England.
If it's a first round, pass. Second or lower, I'm interested.

You keep suggesting guys that will never hit the free market. You said, "Be realistic"... New England and Cincinati have way more cap space than us. Use these 2 links...

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/all/cornerback/

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cap/2021/

[Boltjolt]

Which is your speculation... take him off my list if it helps you get beyond the argument and back to the conversation. Which FA CB's on my list do you like...?

Jackson. The other two, not interested.

Make an offer to RFA JC Jackson as well depending on his tender offer from New England.
If it's a first round, pass. Second or lower, I'm interested.

[Boltnut]

If they cut Harris and or Hayward. Think Jackson III or Griffin or Darby could work out well to get younger. Definitely should Resign M.Davis.

Ronald Darby
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William Jackson III
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Shaq Griffin
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Add Dennard, Hilton, and Moreau

I didn't add Jackson III, Darby, or Moreau to my lists because their teams have good cap space and probably re-sign them... which, of course, is realistic speculation... Griffin, Dennard, and Hilton are on my list.

[Boltnut]

Which is fine if you dont mind being unrealistic. King isnt coming back to us.

Which is your speculation... take him off my list if it helps you get beyond the argument and back to the conversation. Which FA CB's on my list do you like...?