Tried to be as realistic as possible with this one.

No AJ trade, priced out on both Philips and Blankenship, letting Goedert walk, limited cap space, bargain bin shopping for Howie etc

Re-sign;

Braden Mann, Marcus Epps, BG

Cut;

Michael Carter

Jakorian Bennett

Let walk;

Dallas Goedert, Jaelan Philips, Reed Blankenship

FA;

Arnold Ebiketie, edge, Atlanta Falcons;

Underrated FA at edge, won’t break the bank, had a bit of a down year after an excellent 2024 season, likely a one year proof it deal.

Cade Otton, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers;

Will cost us way less than keeping Goedert, has ties with passing game coördinator Grizzard.

Tariq Woolen, CB, Seattle Seahawks.

Only big FA signing, would bring stability opposite Mitchell.

Mekhi Becton, OG, San Diego Chargers

If the Chargers let him walk, he’ll come relatively cheap.

Draft;

1 Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami

Still don’t know exactly what we have in Smith and Hunt, need to add talent to that group after seeing Philips and Uche sign elsewhere in FA.

2 Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M

Lane’s understudy for a year.

3 Max Klare, TE, Ohio State

Will form a solid duo with Otton

3 Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State

Speedy No.3 who can take the top off.

4 Febechi Nwaiwu, OG, Oklahoma

Versatile offensive lineman who can play center and guard for us

4 Carson Beck, QB, Miami

Backup QB

5 Domani Jackson, CB Alabama

Depth

Trade Alert;

Eagles trade down with the Minnesota Vikings for a 5th and two 7th rounders.

5 DeShon Singleton, S, Nebraska

Depth and special teams

7 Aaron Hall, DT, Duke

Depth

7 Reggie Virgil, WR, Texas Tech

Long speedy X

We're getting back on the same track regarding free agnecy and the cap.

Completely agree on Micheal Carter III. Adds almost $9M to our wallet.

Don't thinkn BG is a guy I want for another year. I love the guy but it's time. Not keeping him miglt leave room for Uche or Toth to come back also.

Would you really spend $8M (spotrac projectiion) on Ric Woolen? I'd draft a corner early and pass on him.

1 - If we lose Phillips I agree an edge is a day 1 or 2 need. What made you land on Mesidor? You must see something. My view of him is that he's 6'2" 280 and 4.8. That's shorter, heavier, and slower than my ideal edge. slow for an edge at 4.8.

2 - I want Crownover and have been putting him on my mocks. My hope is that he's a 3rd or 4th round pick and we don't have to use a 2 on him. If I get my way the 2nd round pick would be a CB or a WR sonce we're losing starters at both positions.

3 - Klare is a no-brainer. Good call.

3 - Don't know much about Thompson except H-W-S and that among Walter, drafttek, profootballnetwork, ESPN, and ourlads he's projected to be a 4 or a 5. My thoughts - I;m ok iwth a 3 of he's projected to start as WR3 and be a returner.

4 - Beck. AAnother gu I would take as you did.

5 - Jackson has the right H-W-S. Probably would be a contriubtor. I'm happy withthis pock here IF the Woolen signing comes to fruition.

5 - trade. I have no frame of reference for late round trades so I can't offer a cogent comment.

5 - Singleton. Everbody I follow has him in the 5th or 6th except PFF which rates him player # 388

7 - Hall at DT. Not my favorite pick. My view, the room is set at least for another year. With Otten and Klare we still only have 2 TE's. Taking either your scenario or mine we also could still use anothe edge. I'd look at Patrick Payton from LSU at edge or TE Klein form Michigan
7 - Virgil. Some nice research on your point. Don't know about speedy pre-combine 40 is reported at 4.53.

If your scenario comes to fruition we better hope they do a great job with UDFA's.

Thanks pal - good read.