eh just posting this for kicks, opinions?
Coaches
HC: Jason Garrett, OC, Cowboys
Garrett is considered one of the best up and coming coaches in all of football. Dallas wanted to make him the HC last season, but instead decided to give him some time calling plays from the booth. Given the success of Wade Phillips, it's likely that he would have to remain in that role for a few years, we could probably get him here. He was a QB in the league and the longtime backup to Troy Aikman. Understands the position very well and has done a great job with Romo.
OC: Ken Zampese, QB Coach, Bengals
Zampese has done a fine job with Palmer, although he has had quite a talent to work with. Ken is the son of great OC Ernie Zampese who helped to bring the Coryell offense into being as Don Coryells OC at San Diego State and with the Chargers. The link here is obvious, Ernie was the OC while Garrett was with Cowboys in the '95 super bowl run.
DC: Greg Manusky, DC, 49ers
Manusky has actually done a pretty good job with this defense. If we can get some pass rushers then this could be a very good defense. We looked much better with Manny Lawson, now we have to use more players in coverage and our line isn't good enough to get pressure by itself. Played LB for 12 years in the league, can coach more then just the 3-4 defense.
STC: Al Everest, STC, 49ers
Our special teams has been nearly perfect if you take away the return against the steelers. Everest has done a fantastic job.
Key Losses
Bryant Young
Larry Allen
Justin Smiley
Kwame Harris
Trent Dilfer
Jonas Jennings (Traded for 3rd round pick)
Key Retained
Marques Douglas
Free Agency
Justin Smith, DE, Bengals
Non-stop motor. He has always been able to get a bunch of sacks from the DE position. This, for whatever reason, has been a down year. It doesn't look like Smith will resign with the Bengals. Given the recent emergence of Parys Haralson as a pass rusher, it is possible that Smith and Haralson could be a good edge rushing tandem, get some penetrating DTs and the defensive line could turn into a pressure generating machine.
D.J. Hackett, WR, Seahawks
Hackett has been out for most of the year, but he came back to have a big day against us. Hackett has the size and talent to be a starter in the NFL. His 40 times coming out wasn't very good, but it hasn't hurt him much yet. He runs very good routes and makes all the catches he should.
Other Aquisitions
Trade 3rd round pick for Panther QB Jake Delhomme.
Draft:
1: Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
The previously mentioned pass rushing DT is found in the first round with Sedrick Ellis. Ellis is a penetrating DT who takes over the role that Bryant Young was so good at.
2: Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State
Since Clady would probably be the 4th or 5th OT on the board if he comes out, it's certainly possible that he could be there in the early portions of the 2nd round. His is big, but athletic and has the feet to be a good LT. Staley was considered the future LT, but if another good player was brought in who could play the spot, Staley could stay at RT where he has done a fine job if you take away the game against Strahan.
3: Trae Williams, CB, South Florida
Often overshadowed by elite prospect Mike Jenkins, Williams is the ball hawk of the two. He obviously gets a lot more chances to make the pick, but he often gets the job done. He seems to be the perfect man to replace Walt Harris. He actually compares favorably to Walt Harris. With nate Clements holding down one side, Williams will have a lot of chances to make plays on the ball.
4: Eric Wicks, DB, WVU
Wicks is a playmaker, plain and simple. It has been said that Wicks doesn't have the speed to play FS, but I have watched Wicks more then anybody in the past 3 years, and he has the speed. Wicks is a mega-sleeper who will find his way into a starting spot due to his playmaking ability.
5: Darius Reynaud, WR, WVU
We follow up the Wicks pick by getting the guy who lines up on the other side of the line on the same team. Reynaud has emerged this season as a big time scoring threat. A former RB, he has made a nice switch to WR and has given WVU a great weapon to use to take pressure off the running game.
6: Josh Johnson, QB, University of San Diego
Certainly hasn't played against top talent, but he has completly dominated the teams he has played against, and that's what you want to see when you play against weak competition. His career 108:15 TD:INT ratio is jaw dropping, until you hear that this season he has a 38:1 TD:INT ratio. Besides that he is on his way to being near a 3rd consecutive 3,000 yard season with a 70% competion percentage. Oh, and did I mention he's a duel-threat QB? It's probably safe to say that he will need a little work, but even if he were forced into action he could probably make plays because of his athleticism. Could stand to add some pounds to his 6'3" 200 lb frame.
7: Andrew Bain, OL, Maimi
Longtime starter, he has a huge body and can play multiple positons along the line. Classic utility man.
Delhomme competes with Smith and helps even if he doesn't win the battle, which he probably does based on his experience, which would help out a lot with a young offense. Smith is given the oppertunity to sit while a very good QB coaching staff breaks him down and rebuilds his mechanics and confidence. Johnson is also groomed to turn him into a good pocket passer. Hopefully Smith is ready to retake the reigns in 2009. Johnson becomes a great backup who can find his way onto the field in certain situations as a WR, much like Wallace in Seattle.
Coaches
HC: Jason Garrett, OC, Cowboys
Garrett is considered one of the best up and coming coaches in all of football. Dallas wanted to make him the HC last season, but instead decided to give him some time calling plays from the booth. Given the success of Wade Phillips, it's likely that he would have to remain in that role for a few years, we could probably get him here. He was a QB in the league and the longtime backup to Troy Aikman. Understands the position very well and has done a great job with Romo.
OC: Ken Zampese, QB Coach, Bengals
Zampese has done a fine job with Palmer, although he has had quite a talent to work with. Ken is the son of great OC Ernie Zampese who helped to bring the Coryell offense into being as Don Coryells OC at San Diego State and with the Chargers. The link here is obvious, Ernie was the OC while Garrett was with Cowboys in the '95 super bowl run.
DC: Greg Manusky, DC, 49ers
Manusky has actually done a pretty good job with this defense. If we can get some pass rushers then this could be a very good defense. We looked much better with Manny Lawson, now we have to use more players in coverage and our line isn't good enough to get pressure by itself. Played LB for 12 years in the league, can coach more then just the 3-4 defense.
STC: Al Everest, STC, 49ers
Our special teams has been nearly perfect if you take away the return against the steelers. Everest has done a fantastic job.
Key Losses
Bryant Young
Larry Allen
Justin Smiley
Kwame Harris
Trent Dilfer
Jonas Jennings (Traded for 3rd round pick)
Key Retained
Marques Douglas
Free Agency
Justin Smith, DE, Bengals
Non-stop motor. He has always been able to get a bunch of sacks from the DE position. This, for whatever reason, has been a down year. It doesn't look like Smith will resign with the Bengals. Given the recent emergence of Parys Haralson as a pass rusher, it is possible that Smith and Haralson could be a good edge rushing tandem, get some penetrating DTs and the defensive line could turn into a pressure generating machine.
D.J. Hackett, WR, Seahawks
Hackett has been out for most of the year, but he came back to have a big day against us. Hackett has the size and talent to be a starter in the NFL. His 40 times coming out wasn't very good, but it hasn't hurt him much yet. He runs very good routes and makes all the catches he should.
Other Aquisitions
Trade 3rd round pick for Panther QB Jake Delhomme.
Draft:
1: Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
The previously mentioned pass rushing DT is found in the first round with Sedrick Ellis. Ellis is a penetrating DT who takes over the role that Bryant Young was so good at.
2: Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State
Since Clady would probably be the 4th or 5th OT on the board if he comes out, it's certainly possible that he could be there in the early portions of the 2nd round. His is big, but athletic and has the feet to be a good LT. Staley was considered the future LT, but if another good player was brought in who could play the spot, Staley could stay at RT where he has done a fine job if you take away the game against Strahan.
3: Trae Williams, CB, South Florida
Often overshadowed by elite prospect Mike Jenkins, Williams is the ball hawk of the two. He obviously gets a lot more chances to make the pick, but he often gets the job done. He seems to be the perfect man to replace Walt Harris. He actually compares favorably to Walt Harris. With nate Clements holding down one side, Williams will have a lot of chances to make plays on the ball.
4: Eric Wicks, DB, WVU
Wicks is a playmaker, plain and simple. It has been said that Wicks doesn't have the speed to play FS, but I have watched Wicks more then anybody in the past 3 years, and he has the speed. Wicks is a mega-sleeper who will find his way into a starting spot due to his playmaking ability.
5: Darius Reynaud, WR, WVU
We follow up the Wicks pick by getting the guy who lines up on the other side of the line on the same team. Reynaud has emerged this season as a big time scoring threat. A former RB, he has made a nice switch to WR and has given WVU a great weapon to use to take pressure off the running game.
6: Josh Johnson, QB, University of San Diego
Certainly hasn't played against top talent, but he has completly dominated the teams he has played against, and that's what you want to see when you play against weak competition. His career 108:15 TD:INT ratio is jaw dropping, until you hear that this season he has a 38:1 TD:INT ratio. Besides that he is on his way to being near a 3rd consecutive 3,000 yard season with a 70% competion percentage. Oh, and did I mention he's a duel-threat QB? It's probably safe to say that he will need a little work, but even if he were forced into action he could probably make plays because of his athleticism. Could stand to add some pounds to his 6'3" 200 lb frame.
7: Andrew Bain, OL, Maimi
Longtime starter, he has a huge body and can play multiple positons along the line. Classic utility man.
Delhomme competes with Smith and helps even if he doesn't win the battle, which he probably does based on his experience, which would help out a lot with a young offense. Smith is given the oppertunity to sit while a very good QB coaching staff breaks him down and rebuilds his mechanics and confidence. Johnson is also groomed to turn him into a good pocket passer. Hopefully Smith is ready to retake the reigns in 2009. Johnson becomes a great backup who can find his way onto the field in certain situations as a WR, much like Wallace in Seattle.