If I were GM for a day...
So lets be clear, I am totally and completely aware that the guy who tips his waitress less than 10% and cleans the lint out of his own belly button to save money on kindling (Mike Brown) is not about to hire a GM. But for the sake of argument, if Mike Brown hired me as GM for a day, this is what I would do.
First, a few reminders: The specific rules of restricted free agency vary among the major professional sports, but in principle, it means that a player is free to solicit offers from other teams for new contracts. However, before this player is allowed to sign with the new club, the current club has a chance to match (or come within 10% in some leagues) the terms of the new contract in which case the player must remain with the original team
Lets analyze the needs of our team vs. the availability of players on the market..
Team Needs: WR, TE, S, DE?, DT?, k?, CB (for depth), OL (for depth),
Priority 1 - Address offensive needs. I personally would do this via free agency, bring in some proven commodities to give Carson some new weapons. Sooo...
WR in RFA: Vincent Jackson, Miles Austin, Brandon Marshall, Braylon Edwards, Malcom FLoyd, Lance Moore - Of this Group, only Brandon Marshall, Malcom Floyd, and Lance Moore seem realistically available.
UFA - Terrel Owens, Antonio Bryant, Kevan Walter, Derrick Mason, Nate Burrelson, Chris Chambers - An interesting group of players, several could be an upgrade to what we have currently, but clearly a step down from the RFA group.
TE in RFA -Owen Daniels, Bo Scaife, Tony Scheffler, Anthony Fasano - There are some kickers and girl scouts who could play TE for us (in fairness to our guys, I've never that much arm hair on a girl before...).
UFA - Ben Watson, Randy McMichael, Alge Crumpler, Brandon Manumaleuna.
My Solution? Trade for Brandon Marshall! OK, the guy has had some issues for sure but thats the kind of player that would completely change the dynamic of our offense. He's most likely not going back to Denver next year, so why not send him our way? To get him, I'd give up a 1st rounder, L. Coles, and maybe a future third round pick (not this year). Putting him alongside Chad would give us one of the sickest WR combos in the league, not to mention two of the biggest basket cases in the league (oh wait... thats a bad thing?). But seriously, I think its worth a risk. If we can't get Marshall, I would take a long hard look at Antonio Bryant, Chris Chambers, or Malcom Floyd. As for tight ends, I'd pick up any of these guys who we can get on the cheap. I'd definitely drop Coats, and maybe Foschi, and let Coffman develop underneath our new TE, & Reggie Kelly.
Priority 2 - Since our primary offensive needs are addressed, I would build Defense of the future through the draft. If there is one thing that M. Lewis has been great on through the years, its drafting defense. So lets stick with that.
Round #1 - If pick is not traded for Brandon Marshall - DT Brian Price UCLA
Round #2 - S - Morgan Burnnett GT
Round #3 - DT- Torrel Troup UCF (only if we trade pick #1, if not then move up DE to this round)
Round #4 - WR - Eric Decker MN
Round #5 - DE - Jemaine Cunningham FL (if DE is already picked in round 3, find a Lineman or CB)
After that, I think you just draft for potential. Anyways, these are my rambling. What would you do as GM?
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Cincy Jungle's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Cincy Jungle's writers or editors.
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Coles for Malcolm Floyd
I would Trade Coles for Malcolm Floyd. prbably with a pick included (3rd or 4th Round). SD is in a bad situation for with FA so getting a Vet under contract would be a boost to them. I don’t think they will be a ble to sign both Floyd and Vincent Jackson long term, so we could probaly get Floyd on the cheap, and avoid cutting Coles.
I agree with your needs assessment overall, but not certain which is highest between WR, TE and S. I put K as high as those 3, but is easier to deal with.
Coles for Malcolm Floyd
I believe we have some young potential pro-bowl WRs in the stable. Why not move Coles for someone who will work with these young men and help create a scary down the field presence that Cincy hasn’t had (maybe never?!) in years.
However, I agree with jim0ijk…we could really use a TE a la V. Davis, D. Clark or T. Gonzales!
If I were the GM
I would sneak into Mike Browns office and put flesh eating fire ants in his desk drawer.
Too dark?
This is our year!
Nope.
"Shiny. Let's be bad guys."
by KentuckianaBrowncoat on Jan 30, 2010 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
I'd sign Odell Thurman first and
give him another shot.
I’m telling you guys, whom ever picks him up, (and it will happen) will have a steal. You can’t go wrong with this pickup. If he screws up, then you release him, just that simple. Remember the LJ signing. Then my head can be as big as Mikey boys head. Yeah, I signed the beast and gave him another chance. Oh, and saved a lot of money.
idk man
I watched all the Florida Tuskers games. Odell is the same guy. Plus he looked 15 pounds heavier, slower, and just as dumb on the field. He did make his share of plays, and we could use that.
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by Joe Goodberry on Feb 4, 2010 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed
It sounds like the guy might be turning the corner ala Chris Henry. If we could get Thurman back and on the cheap… but then again we better know he’s a good character guy because I don’t like how the offseason started with Maualuga getting arrested (shaking head…). We don’t need a repeat of the APT (All Prison Team)

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