2017 NFL Draft Recap/New Depth Charts: NFC Playoff hopefuls
Here is my color code:
Has a good chance to be a starter by next season
Quality depth
Need not addressed in the draft
NFC PLAYOFF HOPEFULS
These are teams that Vegas odds project will win 7.5 to 8.5 games
DETROIT LIONS
Head Coach/GM: Jim Caldwell/Bob Quinn
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Jim Bob Cooter/Vertical/Man
Defensive Coordinator/Base Scheme and Coverage:
Teryl Austin/4-3 Press Man
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 21st 81.9 (30th) 256.9 (11th)
Defense 18th 106.3 (18th) 248.4 (19th)
Offensive Star: Matthew Stafford-QB
Defensive Stars: Ziggy Ansah-DE and Darius Slay-CB
Position Analysis
QB:
Matthew Stafford-Good
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN (30)
RDE: Ziggy Ansah-Elite when healthy
DE/PRS: Kerry Hyder-Good
RDT: Haloti Ngata-once Elite now Average
LDT: A'Shawn Robinson-Young/2016 2nd RD
LDE Cornelius Washington-Below Average
MLB: Tahir Whitehead-Below Average
OLB: Paul Warrilow-New/Below Average
OLB: Nick Bellore-New/Below Average
Jarrad Davis-LB
Jalen Reeves-Maybin-OLB
DEFENSIVE BACKS (18)
LCB: Darius Slay-Elite
FS: Glover Quin-Very Good
Nickel CB: Quandre Diggs-Young/2015 6th Round/Good
SS: Tavon Wilson-Average
RCB: Nevin Lawson-Below Average
#3 S: Miles Killebrew-Young/2016 4th RD
#4 CB: DJ Hayden-New/Below Average
Teez Tabor-CB
PASS CATCHERS:
WR: Golden Tate-Good
WR: Marvin Jones-Good
TE 1: Eric Ebron-Average
Kenny Golladay-WR
Michael Roberts-TE
O-LINE (19 last year) Should be a top 5 unit with key additions
LT: Taylor Decker-Young/2016 #16 pick, All-Rookie, All Pro Potential
RG: TJ Lang-New/Elite
RT: Ricky Wagner-New/Very Good almost Elite
LG: Graham Glasgow-Young/2016 3rd RD
C: Travis Swanson-Average
RB:
Theo Riddick-Good in role
Ameer Abdullah-Young/2015 2nd RD/Injured most of 2016
NEEDS:
Pass Rush DE: Ansah is a beast, but he needs help, the Lions were 31st in the league in sacks last year.
LB: The Lions LB core is easily among the worst in the NFL
2018 FREE AGENTS:
QB (they will extend Stafford)
DE
C
DT
1. 21 Jarrad Davis | ILB, Florida
Height: 6-2 Weight: 238
2. 53 Teez Tabor | CB, Florida
Height: 6-0 Weight: 201
3. 96 Kenny Golladay | WR, Northern Illinois
Height: 6-4 Weight: 194
4. 124 Jalen Reeves-Maybin | OLB, Tennessee
Height: 6-0 Weight: 230
4. 127 Michael Roberts | TE, Toledo
Height: 6-4 Weight: 270
5. 165 Jamal Agnew | CB, San Diego
Height: 5-10 Weight: 193
6. 205 Jeremiah Ledbetter | DT, Arkansas
Height: 6-3 Weight: 280
6. 215 Brad Kaaya | QB, Miami (Fla.)
Height: 6-4 Weight: 214
7. 250 Pat O'Connor | DE, Eastern Michigan
Height: 6-4 Weight: 270
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Head Coach/GM: Sean Payton/Mickey Loomis
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Pete Carmichael/Vertical and West Coast-Pass Heavy/Zone
Defensive Coordinator/Base Scheme and Coverage:
Dennis Allen/4-3 Man
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 1st 108.9 (16th) 317.1 (1st)
Defense 27th 101.6 (14th) 273.8 (32nd)
Offensive Star: Drew Brees-QB
Defensive Star: Cameron Jordan-DE
Position Analysis
QB:
Drew Brees-Elite
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN (28)
RDE: Cameron Jordan-Elite
NT: Nick Fairley-Good
DT/3T: Sheldon Rankins-Young/2016 #12 pick, injured most of rookie year
SLB: Stephone Anthony-Young/2015 1st RD
DT: Tyeler Davison-Young/2015 5th RD
WLB: Dannelle Ellerbe-Below Average
LDE: Darryl Tapp-Below Average
LB: Craig Robertson-Below Average/New
SLB/DE: Hau'oli Kikaha-Young/2015 2nd RD
DT: Tyeler Davison-Young/2015 5th RD
Alex Anzalone-OLB
Trey Hendrickson-DE
DEFENSIVE BACKS (29)
Slot CB: Delvin Breaux-Good
S: Kenny Vaccaro-Good
S: Vonn Bell-Young/2016 2nd RD
CB: P.J. Williams-Young/2015 3rd RD
CB: Sterling Moore-Average at best
Marshon Lattimore-CB
Marcus Williams-FS
PASS CATCHERS:
WR: Michael Thomas-Young/2016 2nd RD/All Rookie/Elite potential
WR: Willie Snead-Good
Deep WR: Ted Ginn-Good in role
TE: Coby Fleener-Average
O-LINE (12)
LT: Terron Armstead-Elite
LG: Larry Warford-New/Good
C: Max Unger-Good
RT: Zach Strief-Good
LG: Andrus Peat-Young/2015 1st RD/Average so far
Ryan Ramczyk-OT
RB:
Mark Ingram-Good
Adrian Peterson-Good when healthy
Alvin Kamara
NEEDS:
Front Seven: Other than Cam Jordan, this front seven is not good. They simply lack play makers everywhere.
DB Depth: The back end of the defense is bad as well
O-Line Depth: Keeping Brees upright is always a top priority.
Young QB: Brees continues to play at a high level even at age 38, however he won't be there forever.
2018 FREE AGENTS:
QB
SS
WLB
CB
1. 11 Marshon Lattimore | CB, Ohio State
Height: 6-0 Weight: 192 T
1. 32 Ryan Ramczyk | OT, Wisconsin
Height: 6-6 Weight: 314
2. 42 Marcus Williams | FS, Utah
Height: 6-1 Weight: 202
3. 67 Alvin Kamara | RB, Tennessee
Height: 5-10 Weight: 215
3. 76 Alex Anzalone | OLB, Florida
Height: 6-3 Weight: 240
3. 103 Trey Hendrickson | DE, Florida Atlantic
Height: 6-4 Weight: 266
6. 196 Al-Quadin Muhammad | DE, Miami (Fla.)
Height: 6-4 Weight: 250
ARIZONA CARDINALS
Head Coach/GM: Bruce Arians/Steve Keim
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Harold Goodwin/Vertical-Pass Heavy/Power Man
Defensive Coordinator/Base Scheme and Coverage:
James Bettcher/3-3-5 Press Zone and Man
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 9th 108.2 (18th) 258.5 (9th)
Defense 2nd 94.9 (9th) 210.3 (4th)
Offensive Stars: David Johnson-RB, Larry Fitzgerald-WR and Carson Palmer-QB
Defensive Stars: Patrick Peterson-CB, Tyrann Mathieu-DB and Chandler Jones-OLB
Position Analysis
QB:
Carson Palmer-Good
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN (Top 5)
OLB: Chandler Jones-Elite
OLB: Markus Golden-Young/2015 2nd RD/Breakout year in 2016
WLB: Deone Buchannon-Good
DT/3T: Rodney Gunter: Young/2015 4th RD
SILB: Karlos Dansby-New/Average
WILB: Deone Buchannon-Good
3T/NT: Corey Peters-Average
5T/DE: Robert Nkemdiche-Young/2016 #29 pick
#3 OLB: Jarvis Jones-New/Average
Haason Reddick-OLB
DEFENSIVE BACKS (9)
LCB: Patrick Peterson-All Pro
FS: Tyrann Mathieu-All Pro, was injured most of 2016
RCB: Brandon Williams-Young/2016 3rd RD
#3 CB: Justin Bethel-Average
SS: Antonie Bethea-New/Average
or
RCB: Tyvon Branch-Average
Budda Baker-FS
PASS CATCHERS:
WR: Larry Fitzgerald-Elite
WR: JJ Nelson-Average
WR: John Brown-Average
TE: Jermaine Gresham-Average
Chad Williams-WR
O-LINE (26)
LT: Jared Veldheer-Good
LG: Mike Iupati-Was an All Pro has dropped to Good/Average
C: AQ Shipley-Average
RT: DJ Humphries-Young/2015 1st RD
RG: Cole Toner-Young/2016 5th RD
Dorian Johnson-OG
Will Holden-OT
RB:
David Johnson-All Pro
TJ Logan-Scatback
NEEDS:
Young WR: This may be Fitzgerald's last season in a Hall of Fame career.
Young QB: Carson Palmer is 37 and has been very injury prone. How early is to early to find an eventual replacement?
#2 CB: Peterson is a star but he could use an upgrade across the field.
DT: Peters and Gunter are solid, but more depth is needed
2018 FREE AGENTS:
WR
CB
SILB
DT/NT
1. 13 Haason Reddick | OLB, Temple
Height: 6-1 Weight: 230
2. 36 Budda Baker | FS, Washington
Height: 5-10 Weight: 192
3. 98 Chad Williams | WR, Grambling
Height: 6-2 Weight: 193
4. 115 Dorian Johnson | OG, Pittsburgh
Height: 6-5 Weight: 300
5. 157 Will Holden | OT, Vanderbilt
Height: 6-7 Weight: 311
5. 179 T.J. Logan | RB, North Carolina
Height: 5-09 Weight: 196
6. 208 Johnathan Ford | FS, Auburn
Height: 6-0 Weight: 204
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Head Coach/Executive VP of Football Operations: Doug Pederson/Howie Roseman
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Frank Reich/Spread with West Coast elements-Balanced/Stretch Zone
Defensive Coordinator/Base Scheme and Coverage:
Jim Schwartz/4-3 Wide 9 Press Zone
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 22nd 113.3 (11th) 224.1 (24th)
Defense 13th 103.2 (15th) 239.5 (13th)
Offensive Star: Jason Peters-LT
Defensive Stars: Fletcher Cox-DT and Brandon Graham-DE
Position Analysis
QB:
Carson Wentz-Young/2016 #2 pick/Started strong but struggled down the stretch as a rookie
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN (Top 5)
RDE: Brandon Graham-All Pro
3T/DT: Fletcher Cox-All Pro
MLB: Jordan Hicks-Young/2015 3rd RD/Good so far
DE: Vinny Curry-Good
DT: Timmy Jernigan-New/Good
DE: Chris Long-New/Average/Good in limited role
SLB: Nigel Bradham-Average
WLB: Mychal Kendricks-Average
NT: Beau Allen-Unproven
Derek Barnett-DE/EDGE
DEFENSIVE BACKS (32)
S: Malcolm Jenkins-Elite
S: Rodney McLeod-Good/New
CB: Jalen Mills-Young/2016 7th RD
CB: Patrick Robinson-New/Below Average
CB: Ron Brooks-New/Below Average
Sidney Jones-CB
Rasul Douglas-CB
PASS CATCHERS:
WR: Alshon Jeffrey-New/Good when healthy
TE 1: Zach Ertz-Good/Elite potential
WR: Jordan Matthews-Average/Good
Deep WR: Torrey Smith-Average
WR: Nelson Agholor-Young/2015 1st RD
TE 2: Brent Celek-Average
Mack Hollins-Big WR
Shelton Gibson-Deep WR
O-LINE (8)
LT: Jason Peters-Former All Pro/still Elite
RT: Lane Johnson-Good/near Elite
C: Jason Kelce-Good
RG: Brandon Brooks-Average
LG: Allen Barbe-Average
C/G: Stefen Wisniewski-Average
RB:
Scat: Darren Sproles: Average in role
Donnel Pumphrey
Power: Ryan Mathews: Below Average
NEEDS:
CBs: This is by far and away the worst CB group in the NFL. They need to use two high picks to address this group.
RB: They need a true workhorse to take the pressure off of their young QB
OLB Upgrades: The Both Bradham and Kendricks are average at best
2018 FREE AGENTS:
Both top WRs
Both RB's
LG
WLB
1. 14 Derek Barnett | DE, Tennessee
Height: 6-3 Weight: 268
2. 43 Sidney Jones | CB, Washington
Height: 6-0 Weight: 181
3. 99 Rasul Douglas | CB, West Virginia
Height: 6-2 Weight: 204
4. 118 Mack Hollins | WR, North Carolina
Height: 6-4 Weight: 210
4. 132 Donnel Pumphrey | RB, San Diego State
Height: 5-8 Weight: 176
5. 166 Shelton Gibson | WR, West Virginia
Height: 6-0 Weight: 198
5. 184 Nathan Gerry | SS, Nebraska
Height: 6-2 Weight: 218
6. 214 Elijah Qualls | DT, Washington
Height: 6-1 Weight: 313
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Head Coach/GM: Mike Zimmer/Rick Spielman
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Pat Shurmur (promoted from interim OC)/West Coast Balanced/Power Man
Defensive Coordinator/Base Scheme and Coverage:
George Edwards/4-3 Press Man (see Zimmer link above)
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 28th 75.3 (32nd) 239.8 (18th)
Defense 3rd 106.9 (20th) 207.9 (3rd)
Offensive Star: No true star
Defensive Stars: Harrison Smith-FS and Linval Joseph-DT
Position Analysis
QB:
Sam Bradford-Average Game Manager
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN (6)
NT: Linval Joseph-Elite
RDE: Everson Griffen-Good
Pass Rush Specialist: Danielle Hunter-Young/2015 3rd RD/Good
SLB: Anthony Barr-Elite in 2015/down year in 2016
MLB: Eric Kendricks-Young/2015 2nd RD/Good
DT/3T: Shariff Floyd-Average, injured last year
LDE: Brian Robinson-Average
WLB: Emmanuel Lemur-Below Average
DE/DT: Datone Jones-New/Average
Jaleel Johnson-DT
Ben Gedeon-LB
DEFENSIVE BACKS (7)
FS: Harrison Smith-Elite
RCB: Xavier Rhodes-Very Good
Slot CB: Terrence Newman-Good
RCB: Trae Waynes-Young/2015 1st RD
SS: Andrew Sendejo-Average at best
#4 CB: Mackensie Alexander-Young/2015 2nd RD
PASS CATCHERS:
TE: Kyle Rudolph-Good
WR: Stefon Diggs-Young/2015 5th RD/Good so far
WR: Adam Thielen-Average
WR: Laquon Treadwell-Young/2016 #23 pick, injured rookie year
Rodney Adams-WR
Bucky Hodges-TE
O-LINE (29)
C: Joe Berger-Good
RG: Alex Boone-Good/Average
RT: Riley Rieff-New/Average
LT: Mike Remmers-New/Average
LG: Willie Beavers-Young/2015 4th RD
Pat Elfein-C/G
Danny Isidora-OG
RB:
Latavius Murray-New/Average
Jerrick McKinnon-Average
Dalvin Cook
NEEDS:
O-Line Depth: They made two good moves in free agency by signing Reiff and Remmers but depth is needed
SS: Harrison Smith is right there with Earl Thomas and Eric Berry among the best safeties in the league but he needs some major help.
WLB: Chad Greenway's retirement leaves below average Lemur as the starting weakside backer
QB:
Carson Palmer-Good
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN (Top 5)
OLB: Chandler Jones-Elite
OLB: Markus Golden-Young/2015 2nd RD/Breakout year in 2016
WLB: Deone Buchannon-Good
DT/3T: Rodney Gunter: Young/2015 4th RD
SILB: Karlos Dansby-New/Average
WILB: Deone Buchannon-Good
3T/NT: Corey Peters-Average
5T/DE: Robert Nkemdiche-Young/2016 #29 pick
#3 OLB: Jarvis Jones-New/Average
Haason Reddick-OLB
DEFENSIVE BACKS (9)
LCB: Patrick Peterson-All Pro
FS: Tyrann Mathieu-All Pro, was injured most of 2016
RCB: Brandon Williams-Young/2016 3rd RD
#3 CB: Justin Bethel-Average
SS: Antonie Bethea-New/Average
or
RCB: Tyvon Branch-Average
Budda Baker-FS
PASS CATCHERS:
WR: Larry Fitzgerald-Elite
WR: JJ Nelson-Average
WR: John Brown-Average
TE: Jermaine Gresham-Average
Chad Williams-WR
O-LINE (26)
LT: Jared Veldheer-Good
LG: Mike Iupati-Was an All Pro has dropped to Good/Average
C: AQ Shipley-Average
RT: DJ Humphries-Young/2015 1st RD
RG: Cole Toner-Young/2016 5th RD
Dorian Johnson-OG
Will Holden-OT
RB:
David Johnson-All Pro
TJ Logan-Scatback
NEEDS:
Young WR: This may be Fitzgerald's last season in a Hall of Fame career.
Young QB: Carson Palmer is 37 and has been very injury prone. How early is to early to find an eventual replacement?
#2 CB: Peterson is a star but he could use an upgrade across the field.
DT: Peters and Gunter are solid, but more depth is needed
2018 FREE AGENTS:
WR
CB
SILB
DT/NT
1. 13 Haason Reddick | OLB, Temple
Height: 6-1 Weight: 230
2. 36 Budda Baker | FS, Washington
Height: 5-10 Weight: 192
3. 98 Chad Williams | WR, Grambling
Height: 6-2 Weight: 193
4. 115 Dorian Johnson | OG, Pittsburgh
Height: 6-5 Weight: 300
5. 157 Will Holden | OT, Vanderbilt
Height: 6-7 Weight: 311
5. 179 T.J. Logan | RB, North Carolina
Height: 5-09 Weight: 196
6. 208 Johnathan Ford | FS, Auburn
Height: 6-0 Weight: 204
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Head Coach/Executive VP of Football Operations: Doug Pederson/Howie Roseman
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Frank Reich/Spread with West Coast elements-Balanced/Stretch Zone
Defensive Coordinator/Base Scheme and Coverage:
Jim Schwartz/4-3 Wide 9 Press Zone
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 22nd 113.3 (11th) 224.1 (24th)
Defense 13th 103.2 (15th) 239.5 (13th)
Offensive Star: Jason Peters-LT
Defensive Stars: Fletcher Cox-DT and Brandon Graham-DE
Position Analysis
QB:
Carson Wentz-Young/2016 #2 pick/Started strong but struggled down the stretch as a rookie
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN (Top 5)
RDE: Brandon Graham-All Pro
3T/DT: Fletcher Cox-All Pro
MLB: Jordan Hicks-Young/2015 3rd RD/Good so far
DE: Vinny Curry-Good
DT: Timmy Jernigan-New/Good
DE: Chris Long-New/Average/Good in limited role
SLB: Nigel Bradham-Average
WLB: Mychal Kendricks-Average
NT: Beau Allen-Unproven
Derek Barnett-DE/EDGE
DEFENSIVE BACKS (32)
S: Malcolm Jenkins-Elite
S: Rodney McLeod-Good/New
CB: Jalen Mills-Young/2016 7th RD
CB: Patrick Robinson-New/Below Average
CB: Ron Brooks-New/Below Average
Sidney Jones-CB
Rasul Douglas-CB
PASS CATCHERS:
WR: Alshon Jeffrey-New/Good when healthy
TE 1: Zach Ertz-Good/Elite potential
WR: Jordan Matthews-Average/Good
Deep WR: Torrey Smith-Average
WR: Nelson Agholor-Young/2015 1st RD
TE 2: Brent Celek-Average
Mack Hollins-Big WR
Shelton Gibson-Deep WR
O-LINE (8)
LT: Jason Peters-Former All Pro/still Elite
RT: Lane Johnson-Good/near Elite
C: Jason Kelce-Good
RG: Brandon Brooks-Average
LG: Allen Barbe-Average
C/G: Stefen Wisniewski-Average
RB:
Scat: Darren Sproles: Average in role
Donnel Pumphrey
Power: Ryan Mathews: Below Average
NEEDS:
CBs: This is by far and away the worst CB group in the NFL. They need to use two high picks to address this group.
RB: They need a true workhorse to take the pressure off of their young QB
OLB Upgrades: The Both Bradham and Kendricks are average at best
2018 FREE AGENTS:
Both top WRs
Both RB's
LG
WLB
1. 14 Derek Barnett | DE, Tennessee
Height: 6-3 Weight: 268
2. 43 Sidney Jones | CB, Washington
Height: 6-0 Weight: 181
3. 99 Rasul Douglas | CB, West Virginia
Height: 6-2 Weight: 204
4. 118 Mack Hollins | WR, North Carolina
Height: 6-4 Weight: 210
4. 132 Donnel Pumphrey | RB, San Diego State
Height: 5-8 Weight: 176
5. 166 Shelton Gibson | WR, West Virginia
Height: 6-0 Weight: 198
5. 184 Nathan Gerry | SS, Nebraska
Height: 6-2 Weight: 218
6. 214 Elijah Qualls | DT, Washington
Height: 6-1 Weight: 313
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Head Coach/GM: Mike Zimmer/Rick Spielman
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Pat Shurmur (promoted from interim OC)/West Coast Balanced/Power Man
Defensive Coordinator/Base Scheme and Coverage:
George Edwards/4-3 Press Man (see Zimmer link above)
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 28th 75.3 (32nd) 239.8 (18th)
Defense 3rd 106.9 (20th) 207.9 (3rd)
Offensive Star: No true star
Defensive Stars: Harrison Smith-FS and Linval Joseph-DT
Position Analysis
QB:
Sam Bradford-Average Game Manager
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN (6)
NT: Linval Joseph-Elite
RDE: Everson Griffen-Good
Pass Rush Specialist: Danielle Hunter-Young/2015 3rd RD/Good
SLB: Anthony Barr-Elite in 2015/down year in 2016
MLB: Eric Kendricks-Young/2015 2nd RD/Good
DT/3T: Shariff Floyd-Average, injured last year
LDE: Brian Robinson-Average
WLB: Emmanuel Lemur-Below Average
DE/DT: Datone Jones-New/Average
Jaleel Johnson-DT
Ben Gedeon-LB
DEFENSIVE BACKS (7)
FS: Harrison Smith-Elite
RCB: Xavier Rhodes-Very Good
Slot CB: Terrence Newman-Good
RCB: Trae Waynes-Young/2015 1st RD
SS: Andrew Sendejo-Average at best
#4 CB: Mackensie Alexander-Young/2015 2nd RD
PASS CATCHERS:
TE: Kyle Rudolph-Good
WR: Stefon Diggs-Young/2015 5th RD/Good so far
WR: Adam Thielen-Average
WR: Laquon Treadwell-Young/2016 #23 pick, injured rookie year
Rodney Adams-WR
Bucky Hodges-TE
O-LINE (29)
C: Joe Berger-Good
RG: Alex Boone-Good/Average
RT: Riley Rieff-New/Average
LT: Mike Remmers-New/Average
LG: Willie Beavers-Young/2015 4th RD
Pat Elfein-C/G
Danny Isidora-OG
RB:
Latavius Murray-New/Average
Jerrick McKinnon-Average
Dalvin Cook
NEEDS:
O-Line Depth: They made two good moves in free agency by signing Reiff and Remmers but depth is needed
SS: Harrison Smith is right there with Earl Thomas and Eric Berry among the best safeties in the league but he needs some major help.
WLB: Chad Greenway's retirement leaves below average Lemur as the starting weakside backer
2018 FREE AGENTS:
QB
C
SCB
DT
WLB
2. 41 Dalvin Cook | RB, Florida State
Height: 5-11 Weight: 213
3. 70 Pat Elfein | C, Ohio State
Height: 6-3 Weight: 300
4. 109 Jaleel Johnson | DT, Iowa
Height: 6-3 Weight: 316
4. 120 Ben Gedeon | ILB, Michigan
Height: 6-2 Weight: 244
5. 170 Rodney Adams | WR, South Florida
Height: 6-1 Weight: 190
5. 180 Danny Isidora | OG, Miami (Fla.)
Height: 6-4 Weight: 306
6. 201 Bucky Hodges | TE, Virginia Tech
Height: 6-6 Weight: 257
7. 219 Stacy Coley | WR, Miami (Fla.)
Height: 6-0 Weight: 195
7. 220 Ifeadi Odenigbo | DE, Northwestern
Height: 6-3 Weight: 258
7. 232 Elijah Lee | OLB, Kansas State
Height: 6-3 Weight: 228
7. 245 Jack Tocho | CB, NC State
Height: 6-0 Weight: 202
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Head Coach/President: Jay Gruden/Bruce Allen
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Matt Cavanaugh (new, promoted from QB coach)/West Coast Balanced/Zone
Defensive Coordinator/Base Scheme and Coverage:
Greg Manusky (new, promoted from LB coach)/3-4 Press Zone
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 3rd 106.0 (21st) 297.4 (2nd)
Defense 28th 119.8 (24th) 258.1 (25th)
Offensive Stars: Trent Williams-LT and Jordan Reed-TE
Defensive Stars: Josh Norman-CB and Ryan Kerrigan-OLB
Position Analysis
QB:
Kirk Cousins-Average/Good
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN (21)
LOLB: Ryan Kerrigan-Very Good
RILB: Mason Foster-Very Good
ROLB: Trent Murphy-Good
LB: Zach Brown-New/Good
#3 OLB: Preston Smith-Young 2015 2nd RD/Good
LILB: Will Compton-Average
RDE: Terrell McClain-New/Below Average
LDE/DT: Ziggy Hood -Below Average
NT: Phil Taylor-New/Below Average
ILB: Su'a Cravens-Young/2016 2nd RD
Jonathan Allen-DT/3T
Ryan Anderson-OLB
DEFENSIVE BACKS (26)
RCB: Josh Norman-All Pro in 2105
SS: DJ Swearinger-New/Good
LCB: Bashaud Breeland-Good/Average
FS: DeAngelo Hall-Below Average
CB: Kendall Fuller-Young/2016 3rd RD
Fabian Moreau-CB/FS
Montae Nicholson-SS
PASS CATCHERS:
TE: Jordan Reed-Elite
WR: Terrelle Pryor-New/Good/Breakout year in 2016
WR: Jamison Crowder: Young/2015 4th RD/Breakout year in 2016
WR: Josh Doctson-Young/2016 #22 pick/Injured entire rookie year
#2 TE: Vernon Davis-Good in #2 role
Jeremy Sprinkle-TE
O-LINE (7)
LT: Trent Williams-All Pro
RG: Brandon Scherff-Good
RT: Morgan Moses-Good
C: Spencer Long-Average at best
LG: Shawn Lauvao-Below Average
Chase Roullier-C/G
RB:
#1: Robert Kelly-Average
Power/Goalline: Matt Jones-Young/2015 3rd RD/Average
Scat: Chris Thompson-Average
Samaje Perine-Power
NEEDS:
D-Line: Chris Baker was the only reliable starter on the defensive line and they let him leave via free agency. They were horrible against both the run and the pass. Expect them to use two early round picks here.
FS: Hall is never healthy and is not an impact player when he does play. Budda Baker would be a great fit and a steal in the second round
QB: This becomes the #1 need if they due indeed trade Cousins
LG Upgrade
2018 FREE AGENTS:
RG
RILB
C
WR
LILB
1. 17 Jonathan Allen | DT, Alabama
Height: 6-3 Weight: 291
2. 49 Ryan Anderson | OLB, Alabama
Height: 6-2 Weight: 258
3. 81 Fabian Moreau | CB, UCLA
Height: 6-0 Weight: 194
4. 114 Samaje Perine | RB, Oklahoma
Height: 5-11 Weight: 233
4. 123 Montae Nicholson | SS, Michigan State
Height: 6-2 Weight: 212
5. 154 Jeremy Sprinkle | TE, Arkansas
Height: 6-5 Weight: 252
6. 199 Chase Roullier | C, Wyoming
Height: 6-4 Weight: 312
6. 209 Robert Davis | WR, Georgia State
Height: 6-3 Weight: 220
7. 230 Josh Harvey-Clemons | FS, Louisville
Height: 6-4 Weight: 217
7. 235 Joshua Holsey | CB, Auburn
Height: 5-11 Weight: 195 .
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Head Coach/GM: Dirk Koetter/Jason Licht
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Todd Monken/Vertical and West Coast Hybrid/Zone
Defensive Coordiantor/Style:
Mike Smith/4-3 with main pass rush coming from interior with mainly Cover 2 Zone
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 18th 101.0 (24th) 245.4 (16th)
Defense 23rd 117.2 (22nd) 250.8 (22nd)
Offensive Star: Mike Evans-WR
Defensive Stars: Gerald McCoy-DT and Lavonte David-WLB
Position Analysis
QB:
Jameis Winston-Young/2015 1st RD (#1 overall pick)/Good in 2nd year
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN (25)
LDT: Gerald McCoy-Elite
WLB: Levonte David-Elite
RDT: Chris Baker-New/Very Good
MLB: Kwon Alexander-Young/2015 4th RD/Good
RDE: Robert Ayers-Good
LDE: William Gholston-Average
SLB: Darryl Smith (still unsigned free agent)
#3 DE: Noah Spence-Young/2016 2nd RD
Kendell Beckwith-LB
DEFENSIVE BACKS (15)
RCB: Brent Grimes-Elite/Good
LCB: Vernon Hargreaves-Young/2016 #11 pick
S: Keith Tandy-Good/Average
S: JJ Wilcox-New/Average
S: Chris Conte-Below Average
CB/FS: Ryan Smith-Young/2016 4th RD
Justin Evans-SS
WR: DeSean Jackson-New/Good in deep threat role
TE: Cameron Brate-Average
WR: Adam Humphries-Average as a #3
O.J. Howard-TE
Chris Godwin | WR
O-LINE (23)
RG: Ali Marpet-Young/2015 2nd RD/Good in 2016, Elite potential
RT: Demar Dotson-Average/Good
LT: Donovan Smith-Young/2015 2nd RD/Below Average so far
C: Joe Hawley-Below Average
LG: Kevin Pamphile-Below Average
G/C: JR Sweezy-Average/Injured in 2016 will have an opportunity to start
RB:
Doug Martin-Suspended to start the 2017 season
Charles Sims-Good in role
Jaquizz Rodgers-Average
Jeremy McNichols
NEEDS:
S: In a division with Cam Newton, Matt Ryan and Drew Brees you need to have safeties that can cover. Wilcox and Tandy are solid but they need another guy with better range.
Edge Pass Rusher: Last year, they added Ayers via free agency and Spence via draft, however those two only combined for 12 sacks
O-Line: Marpet looks like the real deal inside but Smith has struggled in his first two seasons.
SLB
CB Depth
2018 FREE AGENTS:
RCB
LG
1. 19 O.J. Howard | TE, Alabama
Height: 6-6 Weight: 242
2. 50 Justin Evans | SS, Texas A&M
Height: 6-0 Weight: 193
3. 84 Chris Godwin | WR, Penn State
Height: 6-1 Weight: 209
3. 107 Kendell Beckwith | ILB, LSU
Height: 6-3 Weight: 247
5. 162 Jeremy McNichols | RB, Boise State
Height: 5-9 Weight: 214
7. 223 Stevie Tu'ikolovatu | DT, Southern California
Height: 6-1 Weight: 320 .
QB
C
SCB
DT
WLB
2. 41 Dalvin Cook | RB, Florida State
Height: 5-11 Weight: 213
3. 70 Pat Elfein | C, Ohio State
Height: 6-3 Weight: 300
4. 109 Jaleel Johnson | DT, Iowa
Height: 6-3 Weight: 316
4. 120 Ben Gedeon | ILB, Michigan
Height: 6-2 Weight: 244
5. 170 Rodney Adams | WR, South Florida
Height: 6-1 Weight: 190
5. 180 Danny Isidora | OG, Miami (Fla.)
Height: 6-4 Weight: 306
6. 201 Bucky Hodges | TE, Virginia Tech
Height: 6-6 Weight: 257
7. 219 Stacy Coley | WR, Miami (Fla.)
Height: 6-0 Weight: 195
7. 220 Ifeadi Odenigbo | DE, Northwestern
Height: 6-3 Weight: 258
7. 232 Elijah Lee | OLB, Kansas State
Height: 6-3 Weight: 228
7. 245 Jack Tocho | CB, NC State
Height: 6-0 Weight: 202
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Head Coach/President: Jay Gruden/Bruce Allen
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Matt Cavanaugh (new, promoted from QB coach)/West Coast Balanced/Zone
Defensive Coordinator/Base Scheme and Coverage:
Greg Manusky (new, promoted from LB coach)/3-4 Press Zone
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 3rd 106.0 (21st) 297.4 (2nd)
Defense 28th 119.8 (24th) 258.1 (25th)
Offensive Stars: Trent Williams-LT and Jordan Reed-TE
Defensive Stars: Josh Norman-CB and Ryan Kerrigan-OLB
Position Analysis
QB:
Kirk Cousins-Average/Good
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN (21)
LOLB: Ryan Kerrigan-Very Good
RILB: Mason Foster-Very Good
ROLB: Trent Murphy-Good
LB: Zach Brown-New/Good
#3 OLB: Preston Smith-Young 2015 2nd RD/Good
LILB: Will Compton-Average
RDE: Terrell McClain-New/Below Average
LDE/DT: Ziggy Hood -Below Average
NT: Phil Taylor-New/Below Average
ILB: Su'a Cravens-Young/2016 2nd RD
Jonathan Allen-DT/3T
Ryan Anderson-OLB
DEFENSIVE BACKS (26)
RCB: Josh Norman-All Pro in 2105
SS: DJ Swearinger-New/Good
LCB: Bashaud Breeland-Good/Average
FS: DeAngelo Hall-Below Average
CB: Kendall Fuller-Young/2016 3rd RD
Fabian Moreau-CB/FS
Montae Nicholson-SS
PASS CATCHERS:
TE: Jordan Reed-Elite
WR: Terrelle Pryor-New/Good/Breakout year in 2016
WR: Jamison Crowder: Young/2015 4th RD/Breakout year in 2016
WR: Josh Doctson-Young/2016 #22 pick/Injured entire rookie year
#2 TE: Vernon Davis-Good in #2 role
Jeremy Sprinkle-TE
O-LINE (7)
LT: Trent Williams-All Pro
RG: Brandon Scherff-Good
RT: Morgan Moses-Good
C: Spencer Long-Average at best
LG: Shawn Lauvao-Below Average
Chase Roullier-C/G
RB:
#1: Robert Kelly-Average
Power/Goalline: Matt Jones-Young/2015 3rd RD/Average
Scat: Chris Thompson-Average
Samaje Perine-Power
NEEDS:
D-Line: Chris Baker was the only reliable starter on the defensive line and they let him leave via free agency. They were horrible against both the run and the pass. Expect them to use two early round picks here.
FS: Hall is never healthy and is not an impact player when he does play. Budda Baker would be a great fit and a steal in the second round
QB: This becomes the #1 need if they due indeed trade Cousins
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2018 FREE AGENTS:
RG
RILB
C
WR
LILB
1. 17 Jonathan Allen | DT, Alabama
Height: 6-3 Weight: 291
2. 49 Ryan Anderson | OLB, Alabama
Height: 6-2 Weight: 258
3. 81 Fabian Moreau | CB, UCLA
Height: 6-0 Weight: 194
4. 114 Samaje Perine | RB, Oklahoma
Height: 5-11 Weight: 233
4. 123 Montae Nicholson | SS, Michigan State
Height: 6-2 Weight: 212
5. 154 Jeremy Sprinkle | TE, Arkansas
Height: 6-5 Weight: 252
6. 199 Chase Roullier | C, Wyoming
Height: 6-4 Weight: 312
6. 209 Robert Davis | WR, Georgia State
Height: 6-3 Weight: 220
7. 230 Josh Harvey-Clemons | FS, Louisville
Height: 6-4 Weight: 217
7. 235 Joshua Holsey | CB, Auburn
Height: 5-11 Weight: 195 .
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Head Coach/GM: Dirk Koetter/Jason Licht
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Todd Monken/Vertical and West Coast Hybrid/Zone
Defensive Coordiantor/Style:
Mike Smith/4-3 with main pass rush coming from interior with mainly Cover 2 Zone
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 18th 101.0 (24th) 245.4 (16th)
Defense 23rd 117.2 (22nd) 250.8 (22nd)
Offensive Star: Mike Evans-WR
Defensive Stars: Gerald McCoy-DT and Lavonte David-WLB
Position Analysis
QB:
Jameis Winston-Young/2015 1st RD (#1 overall pick)/Good in 2nd year
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN (25)
LDT: Gerald McCoy-Elite
WLB: Levonte David-Elite
RDT: Chris Baker-New/Very Good
MLB: Kwon Alexander-Young/2015 4th RD/Good
RDE: Robert Ayers-Good
LDE: William Gholston-Average
SLB: Darryl Smith (still unsigned free agent)
#3 DE: Noah Spence-Young/2016 2nd RD
Kendell Beckwith-LB
DEFENSIVE BACKS (15)
RCB: Brent Grimes-Elite/Good
LCB: Vernon Hargreaves-Young/2016 #11 pick
S: Keith Tandy-Good/Average
S: JJ Wilcox-New/Average
S: Chris Conte-Below Average
CB/FS: Ryan Smith-Young/2016 4th RD
Justin Evans-SS
PASS CATCHERS:
WR: Mike Evans-All Pro WR: DeSean Jackson-New/Good in deep threat role
TE: Cameron Brate-Average
WR: Adam Humphries-Average as a #3
O.J. Howard-TE
Chris Godwin | WR
O-LINE (23)
RG: Ali Marpet-Young/2015 2nd RD/Good in 2016, Elite potential
RT: Demar Dotson-Average/Good
LT: Donovan Smith-Young/2015 2nd RD/Below Average so far
C: Joe Hawley-Below Average
LG: Kevin Pamphile-Below Average
G/C: JR Sweezy-Average/Injured in 2016 will have an opportunity to start
RB:
Doug Martin-Suspended to start the 2017 season
Charles Sims-Good in role
Jaquizz Rodgers-Average
Jeremy McNichols
NEEDS:
S: In a division with Cam Newton, Matt Ryan and Drew Brees you need to have safeties that can cover. Wilcox and Tandy are solid but they need another guy with better range.
Edge Pass Rusher: Last year, they added Ayers via free agency and Spence via draft, however those two only combined for 12 sacks
O-Line: Marpet looks like the real deal inside but Smith has struggled in his first two seasons.
SLB
CB Depth
2018 FREE AGENTS:
RCB
LG
1. 19 O.J. Howard | TE, Alabama
Height: 6-6 Weight: 242
2. 50 Justin Evans | SS, Texas A&M
Height: 6-0 Weight: 193
3. 84 Chris Godwin | WR, Penn State
Height: 6-1 Weight: 209
3. 107 Kendell Beckwith | ILB, LSU
Height: 6-3 Weight: 247
5. 162 Jeremy McNichols | RB, Boise State
Height: 5-9 Weight: 214
7. 223 Stevie Tu'ikolovatu | DT, Southern California
Height: 6-1 Weight: 320 .
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