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This year is a real disappointment but taking a look back now that they are out of the playoffs it really comes down to a few things. Not addressing the secondary enough last year, injuries along the offensive line, linebacker and QB position and subsequent poor play calling after said injuries due to lack of depth. So lets take a look on how this team can take two steps forward next year.
Eagles free agents
This really come down to Maclin. I think Maclin gets resigned pretty soon after the season ends. If not there is a good chance they franchise him. After that I would like to resign Brandon Graham but not go hog wild in spending cash on him
Cuts
Based on how much money the Eagles are going to carry forward they really don't need to cut anyone in order to spend in free agency. However I would think that Trent Cole, Cary Williams, Todd Heremens and Demeco Ryans are all in danger of being cut. For the purpose of this, I am cutting Heremens, Williams and Ryans and saving the 18 million (after dead money) to spend elsewhere. For Heremens he really just didn't play well before he was hurt for Ryans he most likely never comes back at the level he was playing before the injury. Williams simply is not worth 8.1 million for his play. I doubt he would redo his contact because he needs money for sconces. I would attempt to redo Coles contract.
Free Agent Signings.
Very tough to do this at this time of the year because a good amount of these guys will get resigned but the general sense on how I would go about free agency. The names may change but the positions and talent level of these players are what I am after.
1. Chris Culliver CB San Fran - Not the top corner on the market but an upgrade to either one of the corners we have. San Fran will be in some turmoil this offseason due to the Harbargh situation so I think there is a good chance Culliver makes it to the market.
2. Patrick Robinson CB New Orleans - Not quite as good as Culliver but he can play.
3. Rahim Moore S Denver - We have to upgrade the safety position. Nate Allen biting on that play fake with less than two minutes to play in Arizona is still sticking in my crawl. If he just keeps that play in front of him we are probably talking about the playoffs right now. Moore is still young and I like the way he plays.
4. Brandon Spikes ILB Buffalo - A good run stuffing linebacker to team with Kendricks in the middle. .
5. Stefen Wiesnewski OG/C Oakland - Wanted him in the draft instead of Watkins, Can play either guard or center position, border line pro bowl player. Athletic guard who can also play center, Plug him in at right guard and improve the line in front of Foles.
The Draft
Real early as far as where these guys are going etc. Think more as positional in each round than the player.
#20 - Trae Waynes- CB- Michigan St - He should step right in and start at one of the corners, even with the additions in free agency we have to address the position in the draft and it has to be addressed high. The last time we took a corner in round one was Lito Sheppard a decade ago.
#52 - Arie Kouandjio- G- Alabama - Alabama always seems to put good offensive lineman in the draft. Kouandjio provides depth and eventually takes over for Mathis at LG.
#84 - Bryce Petty- QB- Baylor- Beyond Mariota and Winston the QB crop is pretty weak. Petty has a strong arm and protypical size for position. He is used to running out of the shotgun formation but does have issues reading defenses. Kelly will need to groom and develop Petty, he can carry the clipboard next year and maybe compete for the job in 2016.
#117 - Markus Golden- LB- Missouri - Need to continue to add youth and depth to the position
The last picks are should truly be best available player.
Coaching
I don't think that any of the coaches should be let go. I think they all including Saint Kelly needs to take a hard look at what they are doing. Some situational players might be best like a fullback for short yardage situations (use Burton or Casey). At times during the game slow it down some then speed it up. Vary a little more to give the defense some rest here and there. Finally the staff needs to take a hard look at how quickly they are making adjustments. Seems like they were slow on the change this year.
Overall
I really don't think this team is far away. Yes some of the changes I made seem major but the few weaknesses we have are major like the secondary. Foles is our Starting QB next year with Petty and Barkley in the hole. There simply are no other options. Mariota and Wintson are top 5 picks and it would cost way too much to get up there. Oh there is no guarantee any of them will be stars. Fix the offensive line by getting the likes of Peters, Mathis and Kelce healthy, upgrade the RG spot with Wisnewski, tell Shady this if football not dancing with the stars and improve some of the situational play calling and Foles will be more than adequate. Defensively they are close with budding stars Kendricks, Cox and savy veterans like Barwin and Kendricks. Adding in talent like Waynes, Culliver and Moore takes this defense to the next level.
Eagles free agents
This really come down to Maclin. I think Maclin gets resigned pretty soon after the season ends. If not there is a good chance they franchise him. After that I would like to resign Brandon Graham but not go hog wild in spending cash on him
Cuts
Based on how much money the Eagles are going to carry forward they really don't need to cut anyone in order to spend in free agency. However I would think that Trent Cole, Cary Williams, Todd Heremens and Demeco Ryans are all in danger of being cut. For the purpose of this, I am cutting Heremens, Williams and Ryans and saving the 18 million (after dead money) to spend elsewhere. For Heremens he really just didn't play well before he was hurt for Ryans he most likely never comes back at the level he was playing before the injury. Williams simply is not worth 8.1 million for his play. I doubt he would redo his contact because he needs money for sconces. I would attempt to redo Coles contract.
Free Agent Signings.
Very tough to do this at this time of the year because a good amount of these guys will get resigned but the general sense on how I would go about free agency. The names may change but the positions and talent level of these players are what I am after.
1. Chris Culliver CB San Fran - Not the top corner on the market but an upgrade to either one of the corners we have. San Fran will be in some turmoil this offseason due to the Harbargh situation so I think there is a good chance Culliver makes it to the market.
2. Patrick Robinson CB New Orleans - Not quite as good as Culliver but he can play.
3. Rahim Moore S Denver - We have to upgrade the safety position. Nate Allen biting on that play fake with less than two minutes to play in Arizona is still sticking in my crawl. If he just keeps that play in front of him we are probably talking about the playoffs right now. Moore is still young and I like the way he plays.
4. Brandon Spikes ILB Buffalo - A good run stuffing linebacker to team with Kendricks in the middle. .
5. Stefen Wiesnewski OG/C Oakland - Wanted him in the draft instead of Watkins, Can play either guard or center position, border line pro bowl player. Athletic guard who can also play center, Plug him in at right guard and improve the line in front of Foles.
The Draft
Real early as far as where these guys are going etc. Think more as positional in each round than the player.
#20 - Trae Waynes- CB- Michigan St - He should step right in and start at one of the corners, even with the additions in free agency we have to address the position in the draft and it has to be addressed high. The last time we took a corner in round one was Lito Sheppard a decade ago.
#52 - Arie Kouandjio- G- Alabama - Alabama always seems to put good offensive lineman in the draft. Kouandjio provides depth and eventually takes over for Mathis at LG.
#84 - Bryce Petty- QB- Baylor- Beyond Mariota and Winston the QB crop is pretty weak. Petty has a strong arm and protypical size for position. He is used to running out of the shotgun formation but does have issues reading defenses. Kelly will need to groom and develop Petty, he can carry the clipboard next year and maybe compete for the job in 2016.
#117 - Markus Golden- LB- Missouri - Need to continue to add youth and depth to the position
The last picks are should truly be best available player.
Coaching
I don't think that any of the coaches should be let go. I think they all including Saint Kelly needs to take a hard look at what they are doing. Some situational players might be best like a fullback for short yardage situations (use Burton or Casey). At times during the game slow it down some then speed it up. Vary a little more to give the defense some rest here and there. Finally the staff needs to take a hard look at how quickly they are making adjustments. Seems like they were slow on the change this year.
Overall
I really don't think this team is far away. Yes some of the changes I made seem major but the few weaknesses we have are major like the secondary. Foles is our Starting QB next year with Petty and Barkley in the hole. There simply are no other options. Mariota and Wintson are top 5 picks and it would cost way too much to get up there. Oh there is no guarantee any of them will be stars. Fix the offensive line by getting the likes of Peters, Mathis and Kelce healthy, upgrade the RG spot with Wisnewski, tell Shady this if football not dancing with the stars and improve some of the situational play calling and Foles will be more than adequate. Defensively they are close with budding stars Kendricks, Cox and savy veterans like Barwin and Kendricks. Adding in talent like Waynes, Culliver and Moore takes this defense to the next level.
