2015 NFL Offseason Thread

[ShaRpY HaRdY]

Well.. It's that dreaded time of the year again where we eagerly await the 2015-2016 to begin.. We have a good amount of time in between then so this will be the off season discussion thread.. basically the draft, offseason workouts, combine information and free agent acquisitions throughout the inbetween time from today til the start of the pre-season really will be discussed.

Draft Order, not including potential free agent acquistions..

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2014 record: 2-14 (.486 strength of schedule)
Top three needs: OL, pass rusher, QB
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: OT: Brandon Scherff (Iowa), Cedric Ogbuehi (Texas A&M), La'el Collins (LSU); Pass rusher: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Dante Fowler, Jr. (Florida); QB: Jameis Winston (Florida State), Marcus Mariota (Oregon), Brett Hundley (UCLA).

2. Tennessee Titans
2014 record: 2-14 (.506)
Top three needs: QB, pass rusher, CB
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: QB: Jameis Winston (Florida State), Marcus Mariota (Oregon), Brett Hundley (UCLA); Pass rusher: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Dante Fowler, Jr. (Florida); CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest).




3. Jacksonville Jaguars
2014 record: 3-13 (.514)
Top three needs: OT, CB, RB
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: OT: Brandon Scherff (Iowa), Cedric Ogbuehi (Texas A&M), La'el Collins (LSU); CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest); RB: Todd Gurley (Georgia), Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin), Tevin Coleman (Indiana).

4. Oakland Raiders
2014 record: 3-13 (.570)
Top three needs: Pass rusher, CB, WR
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: Pass rusher: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Dante Fowler, Jr. (Florida); CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest); WR: Amari Cooper (Alabama), DeVante Parker (Louisville), Kevin White (West Virginia).

5. Washington Redskins
2014 record: 4-12 (.496)
Top three needs: Pass rusher, DB, OT
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: Pass rusher: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Dante Fowler, Jr. (Florida); CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest); S: Landon Collins (Alabama), Gerod Holliman (Louisville), Derron Smith (Fresno State); OT: Brandon Scherff (Iowa), Cedric Ogbuehi (Texas A&M), La'el Collins (LSU).




6. New York Jets
2014 record: 4-12 (.543)
Top three needs: QB, CB, OT
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: QB: Jameis Winston (Florida State), Marcus Mariota (Oregon), Brett Hundley (UCLA); CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest); OT: Brandon Scherff (Iowa), Cedric Ogbuehi (Texas A&M), La'el Collins (LSU).

7. Chicago Bears
2014 record: 5-11 (.529)
Top three needs: Pass rusher, LB, DB
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: Pass rusher: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Dante Fowler, Jr. (Florida); LB: Dante Fowler, Jr. (Florida), Randy Gregory (Nebraska), Vic Beasley (Clemson); CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest); S: Landon Collins (Alabama), Gerod Holliman (Louisville), Derron Smith (Fresno State).

8. Atlanta Falcons
2014 record: 6-10 (.482)
Top three needs: Pass rusher, TE, DB
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: Pass rusher: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Dante Fowler, Jr. (Florida); TE: Devin Funchess (Michigan), Nick O'Leary (Florida State), Maxx Williams (Minnesota); CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest); S: Landon Collins (Alabama), Gerod Holliman (Louisville), Derron Smith (Fresno State).




9. New York Giants
2014 record: 6-10 (.512)
Top three needs: Pass rusher, OL, ILB
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: Pass rusher: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Dante Fowler, Jr. (Florida); OT: Brandon Scherff (Iowa), Cedric Ogbuehi (Texas A&M), La'el Collins (LSU); ILB: Benardrick McKinney (Mississippi State), Denzel Perryman (Miami), Eric Kendricks (UCLA).

10. St. Louis Rams
2014 record: 6-10 (.531)
Top three needs: QB, CB, RB
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: QB: Jameis Winston (Florida State), Marcus Mariota (Oregon), Brett Hundley (UCLA); CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest); RB: Todd Gurley (Georgia), Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin), Tevin Coleman (Indiana).

11. Minnesota Vikings
2014 record: 7-9 (.475)
Top three needs: OT, RB, CB
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: OT: Brandon Scherff (Iowa), Cedric Ogbuehi (Texas A&M), La'el Collins (LSU); RB: Todd Gurley (Georgia), Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin), Tevin Coleman (Indiana); CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest).




12. Cleveland Browns
2014 record: 7-9 (.479)
Top three needs: WR, ILB, DL
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: WR: Amari Cooper (Alabama), DeVante Parker (Louisville), Kevin White (West Virginia); ILB: Benardrick McKinney (Mississippi State), Denzel Perryman (Miami), Eric Kendricks (UCLA); DL: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Arik Armstead (Oregon).

13. New Orleans Saints
2014 record: 7-9 (.486)
Top three needs: CB, pass rusher, QB
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest); Pass rusher: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Dante Fowler, Jr. (Florida); QB: Jameis Winston (Florida State), Marcus Mariota (Oregon), Brett Hundley (UCLA).

14. Miami Dolphins
2014 record: 8-8 (.512)
Top three needs: LB, CB, OT
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: LB: Dante Fowler, Jr. (Florida), Randy Gregory (Nebraska), Vic Beasley (Clemson); CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest); OT: Brandon Scherff (Iowa), Cedric Ogbuehi (Texas A&M), La'el Collins (LSU).




15. San Francisco 49ers
2014 record: 8-8 (.527)
Top three needs: QB (backup), OL (depending on their free agents), DL
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: QB: Jameis Winston (Florida State), Marcus Mariota (Oregon), Brett Hundley (UCLA); OL: Brandon Scherff (Iowa), Cedric Ogbuehi (Texas A&M), La'el Collins (LSU); DL: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Arik Armstead (Oregon).

16. Houston Texans
2014 record: 9-7 (.447)
Top three needs: QB, WR, OT
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: QB: Jameis Winston (Florida State), Marcus Mariota (Oregon), Brett Hundley (UCLA); WR: Amari Cooper (Alabama), DeVante Parker (Louisville), Kevin White (West Virginia); OT: Brandon Scherff (Iowa), Cedric Ogbuehi (Texas A&M), La'el Collins (LSU).

17. San Diego Chargers
2014 record: 9-7 (.512)
Top three needs: CB (Brandon Flowers is on one-year deal), NT, OL
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest); NT: Danny Shelton (Washington), Jordan Phillips (Oklahoma), Grady Jarrett (Clemson); OL: Brandon Scherff (Iowa), Cedric Ogbuehi (Texas A&M), La'el Collins (LSU).

18. Kansas City Chiefs
2014 record: 9-7 (.512)
Top three needs: WR, OT, CB
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: WR: Amari Cooper (Alabama), DeVante Parker (Louisville), Kevin White (West Virginia); OT: Brandon Scherff (Iowa), Cedric Ogbuehi (Texas A&M), La'el Collins (LSU); CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest).




19. Buffalo Bills (pick owned by Cleveland Browns)
2014 record: 9-7 (.516)
Top three needs: QB, LB, S
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: QB: Jameis Winston (Florida State), Marcus Mariota (Oregon), Brett Hundley (UCLA); LB: Dante Fowler, Jr. (Florida), Randy Gregory (Nebraska), Vic Beasley (Clemson); S: Landon Collins (Alabama), Gerod Holliman (Louisville), Derron Smith (Fresno State).

20. Philadelphia Eagles
2014 record: 10-6 (.490)
Top three needs: CB, S, OLB
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest); S: Landon Collins (Alabama), Gerod Holliman (Louisville), Derron Smith (Fresno State); OLB: Dante Fowler, Jr. (Florida), Randy Gregory (Nebraska), Vic Beasley (Clemson).

Eliminated during Wild Card Weekend

21. Cincinnati Bengals
2014 record: 10-5-1 (.498)
Top three needs: CB, S, PK
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest); S: Landon Collins (Alabama), Gerod Holliman (Louisville), Derron Smith (Fresno State).

22. Pittsburgh Steelers
2014 record: 11-5 (.451)
Top three needs: S, DL, CB
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: S: Landon Collins (Alabama), Gerod Holliman (Louisville), Derron Smith (Fresno State); DL: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Arik Armstead (Oregon); CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest).

23. Detroit Lions
2014 record: 11-5 (.471)
Top three needs: CB, DL (if Ndamukong Suh is not re-signed), PK
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest); DL: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Arik Armstead (Oregon).




24. Arizona Cardinals
2014 record: 11-5 (.523)
Top three needs: DL, OLB, ILB
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: DL: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Arik Armstead (Oregon); OLB: Dante Fowler, Jr. (Florida), Randy Gregory (Nebraska), Vic Beasley (Clemson); ILB: Benardrick McKinney (Mississippi State), Eric Kendricks (UCLA), Denzel Perryman (Miami).

Eliminated during divisional playoffs

25. Carolina Panthers
2014 record: 7-8-1 (.490)
Top three needs: Pass rusher, OT, CB
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: Pass rusher: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Dante Fowler, Jr. (Florida); OT: Brandon Scherff (Iowa), Cedric Ogbuehi (Texas A&M), La'el Collins (LSU); CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest).

26. Baltimore Ravens
2014 record: 10-6 (.475)
Top three needs: Pass rusher, RB, OL
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: Pass rusher: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Dante Fowler, Jr. (Florida); RB: Todd Gurley (Georgia), Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin), Tevin Coleman (Indiana); OL: Brandon Scherff (Iowa), Cedric Ogbuehi (Texas A&M), La'el Collins (LSU).


27. Dallas Cowboys
2014 record: 12-4 (.445)
Top three needs: CB, DL, TE
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: CB: Marcus Peters (Washington), Trae Waynes (Michigan State), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest); DL: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Arik Armstead (Oregon); TE: Devin Funchess (Michigan), Nick O'Leary (Florida State), Maxx Williams (Minnesota).

28. Denver Broncos
2014 record: 12-4 (.521)
Top three needs: DL, LB, TE/WR (both Julius Thomas and Demaryius Thomas are in option years)
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: DL: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Arik Armstead (Oregon); LB: Dante Fowler, Jr. (Florida), Randy Gregory (Nebraska), Vic Beasley (Clemson); WR: Amari Cooper (Alabama), DeVante Parker (Louisville), Kevin White (West Virginia).

Eliminated during conference championships

29. Indianapolis Colts
2014 record: 11-5 (.479)
Top three needs: OL, ILB, S
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: OL: Brandon Scherff (Iowa), Cedric Ogbuehi (Texas A&M), La'el Collins (LSU); ILB: Benardrick McKinney (Mississippi State), Denzel Perryman (Miami), Eric Kendricks (UCLA); S: Landon Collins (Alabama), Gerod Holliman (Louisville), Derron Smith (Fresno State).




30. Green Bay Packers
2014 record: 12-4 (.482)
Top three needs: ILB, DL, TE
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: ILB: Benardrick McKinney (Mississippi State), Denzel Perryman (Miami), Eric Kendricks (UCLA); DL: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Arik Armstead (Oregon); TE: Devin Funchess (Michigan), Nick O'Leary (Florida State), Maxx Williams (Minnesota).

Super Bowl XLIX loser

31. Seattle Seahawks
2014 record: 12-4 (.525)
Top three needs: TE, OL, DL
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: TE: Devin Funchess (Michigan), Nick O'Leary (Florida State), Maxx Williams (Minnesota); OL: Brandon Scherff (Iowa), Cedric Ogbuehi (Texas A&M), La'el Collins (LSU); DL: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Arik Armstead (Oregon).

Super Bowl XLIX winner

32. New England Patriots
2014 record: 12-4 (.514)
Top three needs: WR, DL, RB (if they don't re-sign Stevan Ridley)
Top-rated prospects at positional needs: WR: Amari Cooper (Alabama), DeVante Parker (Louisville), Kevin White (West Virginia); DL: Leonard Williams (USC), Shane Ray (Missouri), Arik Armstead (Oregon); RB: Todd Gurley (Georgia), Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin), Tevin Coleman (Indiana).

It's going to be a long 6ish months.

 

[TheTNHMaster]

Shoutout to who ever drafts T.J. Clemmings in the second round.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

I dig the offseason, as do the rest of you based on how huge the offseason thread was last year.

Time for teams to start re-signing in house FAs.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

Johnny 8 Ball checking into rehab lulz

My watch shows that this shitheads 15 minutes should be up any second now. fucking clown

 

[ShaRpY HaRdY]

Dan Quinn officially the new HC for the Falcons.
Richard Sherman likely to have Elbow Surgery.

Johnny 8 Ball checking into rehab lulz

My watch shows that this shitheads 15 minutes should be up any second now. fucking clown

Lol, I doubt the rehab is going to do him any good.

 

[ShaRpY HaRdY]

Shame to hear about Warren Sapp's arrest.

I wonder how this will affect his analyst career.

http://www.tmz.com/2015/02/02/warren-sapp-arrested-arizona-super-bowl-soliciting-a-prostitute/

 

[Varus]

Really hyped to hear we are close to making a deal with suh

 

[ShaRpY HaRdY]

Official: Richard Sherman will undergo Tommy John Surgery.

The Veteran Combine held for older NFL players that are trying to prove their worth that is similar to the Combine held in place for the collegiate athletes is set to begin in March in Arizona.

Random Steeler's note while I'm posting.. Lance Moore was upset with the playing time he received while on the Steelers this past season.. he has asked the team for his release.

 

[Varus]

Picture yourselves as lions fans,would you be happy if we got rid of Calvin for Suh?

 

[Snowman1]

Johnny 8 Ball checking into rehab lulz

My watch shows that this shitheads 15 minutes should be up any second now. fucking clown

Maybe he can get his life straighened out so he can go back to school to get a real career.

 

[Swift]

look up "Russel Wilson Super Bowl conspiracy"

L O L

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

Picture yourselves as lions fans,would you be happy if we got rid of Calvin for Suh?

god no

 

[greg]

curious to see how the broncos do next season with all of these changes hahaha.

 

[Just Kevin]

Josh Gordon suspended for all of next season and possibly more.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...uspended-one-year-by-nfl?campaign=twitter_atn

 

[Snowman1]

Josh Gordon suspended for all of next season and possibly more.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...uspended-one-year-by-nfl?campaign=twitter_atn

At least he can join Manziel in rehab, and maybe even Jordan Cameron in Somewhere that's not Cleveland.

Apparently the Browns are interested in moving up for Mariota... I wonder if that's possible (assuming Tampa takes Winston). Maybe trading the #2 for both the Browns' first rounders will be a better way to go in Nashville.

Jets interested in Ryan Mallett... or any other person with a right arm, really