Thread: Grizzblue's Mock Offseason

Decided to throw this thread out here, very prelimanry but always fun to discuss!

Head Coach-Marc Trestman
I feel that this guy is going to land the job in the end. Multiple sources suggest he is the frontrunner and Emery may view him as a way to take Jay to an elite status.


Free Agency

Resigns

Henry Melton
Lance Louis
Nick Roach
Kelvin Hayden
Brian Urlacher
**Restructure Peppers Contract


Retire/Trade/Cut/Release

Kellen Davis
Matt Speath
Devin Hester
DJ Moore
Isereal Idonjie

Sign

Jermon Bushrod OT
Jared Cook TE
Devry Henderson WR



2013 Draft

Trade** The Chicago Bears trade pick number 20 to ATL in exchange for pick number 30 and 61.
-I put this on here as the most realistic trade down that I think we may look for. Atlanta got shredded by Cam Newton twice, by Seattle in the Divisonal Round and again By SF in the NFC championship. For this reason the Falcons look to bolster their defense with an athletic linebacker in Alec Olgetree. Olgetree can provide a boost on that side of the ball and is worth the two pick to them. Why I see this as the most likely trade down is for two reasons
-Falcons live in a divison full of high powered offenses, with the age of the offense (White,Gonzo) they look to answer the up and comming Panthers and Bucs as well as the Saints.
-Falcons have shown the willingness to jump up in the draft (see Julio Jones)
-I ran this trade thru a calculator, it comes out to close to equal value (the difference being the value of a high 7th round pick in favor of us, if they want the pick we throw in a 7th to make it almost exactly the same value)

Now on to the draft:

1.(30) Barret Jones, OC 'Bama
We draft Jones here with this pick, and he provides excellent boost to our interior of our offesive line. A four year starter at the nations top programs you cannot go wrong with this guy. His value will fall to end of the first after the fact that he will not participate in the NFL combine due to the inury to his foot. This guy with any luck barring injuies can be a decade long center that we saw in Olin Kreutz. Winner of multiple all SEC awards, as well as the Rimlington, and Outland as well as contributing to a Heisman winner, and a Heisman finalist he certianly has the resume to back up his play. Day one starter, no question.

2.(50) Kevin Minter, LB LSU
We go LB here and get a dandy of a player in Minter. Minter can come and compete for the SLB job right off the bat and is probably the next in line to line up as MLB for the Chicago Bears. Whenver Urlacher hangs it up, or gets injured again we have a guy ready to step in and compete with Roach and DiCicco for the job. Another product of the SEC this guy is as NFL ready as any LBs of his class and shows the potential to have a good career here in Chicago. An athletic freak he will be able to make an impact from day one, wherever Urlachers situation dictates that he lines up.

2.(61) Larry Warford, OG KU
A double dip into the interior of our line gives us another solid pick in the middle. This guy can run block with the best of him, his highlights being his athletisim and ability to get out in space and hit key blocks. This opens up the scren game, as well as give us more ability to move our gaurds in traps and sweeps, zones as well. A truely powerful man with good size he will compete from day one with Brown/Garza for the LG job and provide great depth and development in worst case scenario. His pass blocking will need to be demonstrated and be promising in camp to win the job, as we bring in youth to the position. Big, Stong, Nasty a perfect fit for an interior guy.

4. EJ Manuel, QB FSU
A suprising pick but one I feel we will make if he is still available. Keeping in mind that I project Trestman as our coach this pick is subject to change but this guy is a very underated prospect that can come in and provide quality insurance in case of disaster striking. Development player that will grow and learn under Cutler and Trestman could pay large dividens in the future. Manuel is a mobile guy and has a great ability to throw on the run. Should something happen to Jay its good to have a cheap "oh shit" plan in place. Trestman is regarded highly for his work with quarterbacks so it seems silly not to take one should he land the job. Manuel is a solid player, and will have plenty of time to grow.

5. Dion Sims, TE MSU
We look at another option of TE here. Good ball skills and size gives us another option in the future at TE. Can create mismatches as well, maybe a red zone package guy. Hopefully we can get a later round gem here and he will develop under the FA we will likely sign. Most likely pushes Adams down the depth chart by the end of TC and can work for limited plays later in the season. We have a void at TE and alough its not a top tier prospect, he will find a place in some way.

6. Arby Jones, DT UGA
Another plug down in the middle, can possibly crack some rotation...maybe in a goalline situation. We have had excellent ability to develop our defensive players so if the D coaches stay in tact the ceiling is high for this raw prospect. Provides more youth and another body to pulg in at our 2 or 3 tech should something happen to onne of our regulars. Again, you cant argue with someone who landed a starting spot on a national title contending team, and you know in the SEC you play future NFL talents almost every week.

7. B.W. Webb, CB William and Mary
Fast player who will look to earn a roster spot in ST. Possibly a gunner or return man with the departure of Devin Hester. This late in the draft your just hoping for a guy that can stay around. I like the small college idea for this late pick just because I'm sure hes underscouted and maybe we have a ST guy here. Nothing really more to add into this, likely swap this out for BPA


I hope you all enjoyed this, I'll most likely update the draft from time to time to keep up with the current events and news related to this. Feedback is always welcome!