2/12 Let’s Talk 2025 Roster Build by Position Group

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Similar to thread I did a couple months back… I like many am not yet familiar with the draft prospects so I’m going to keep it somewhat vague and just discuss where I think we have a shot to improve the roster, and the roles we need to fill.

QB: Just try to bring Wentz back for all I care. Not the offseason to be losing sleep over this one especially in the draft.

RB: Need speed. Need that McKinnon role filled with a vet who can execute it at a similar level. My hope is the room next year is: Rookie, Vet (McKinnon-esque), Pacheco, Hunt (instead of Steele)

WR: By the time playoffs arrive, offense should be running through Rice and Worthy. No secondary should be able to have all the answers to that duo. I’d personally try to get Brown back on a one-year deal that at least alleviates the Rice suspension window. Speed in that #3 WR role is key. If Brown leaves, who is the vet you can trust to fill the void so you don’t have to force another early draft pick?

TE: Will Kelce retire or won’t he? If he doesn’t, he can come back and be a leader of the offense as a #3 target. If he does, I don’t think you make a big investment here besides if it’s your BPA in the draft. Offense is running through the WRs.

LT: Elephant in the room. What will be available in FA? Do they have any belief left in Kingsley? Think we need to sign one and then be ready to attack it in the draft too, unless the signing is Ronnie Stanley (a sure long term fix).

LG: Try to extend Thuney for a couple more years if possible to alleviate the cap number. Can’t lose him and Smith both this offseason and Smith is going to be paid too much to keep him. Hopefully he can get through a few more seasons for us while we try to identify the next Trey Smith.

C: Creed followed by Nourzad.

RG: Could it be Kingsley or Nourzad? I think it will be.

RT: It’s Jawaan followed by Wanya.

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DE: I know trading George has been floated, they aren’t going to do that just yet. He’s still under relatively cheap team control for two more years and is improving. Danna returns. I’d try to keep Omenihu on one-year prove-it deal in hopes that another year off the ACL does wonders. Can you get another leap from FAU? Could be a draft choice in the first three rounds easily.

DT: This is the position I have circled as a R1 option for sure. We’ve went cheap here around Chris forever, that can’t continue always. With Wharton likely gone, would love to add another young dual-threat here that improves the early down pass rush. Sure, sign your run stuffer(s) you need for cheap. But we need more here long term.

LB: I don’t think we can afford to let Bolton go. Not in the same year we may also lose Reid. It may take a slight overpay, but Tranquill didn’t play well enough this year to put us in an advantageous position. If/when the news pops that Bolton is staying, I’ll be happy. What would bringing back Gay cost? He filled a nice role. If you can get another BPA in the draft, go for it.

CB: McDuffie is going to need paid. Watson returns for the contract year. Can’t risk having another repeat of this year with an injury. Depth is needed. I’d aim to draft a CB in the first two days this year to guard against Watson’s departure and McDuffie’s deal.

S: I love Reid — you have to let him go if he’s going to be paid what he should be paid. You have an ace in hand, it’s a no-brainer. Cook should be better another year off his nasty injury and entering the contract year. Find another Mike Edwards type role player to bring in as depth.

By all means, draft guys fill in some names to get familiar with. I think we will go role players exclusively in free agency and that’s OK because you need those guys to win big.