FREE AGENCY --- RETENTIONS - ACQUISITIONS - LOSSES

Where  do y'all see us turning next ?  or are we through with free agency ??          Each time I think we are,  they being in someone..

What  direction do you see us going in the second round of the draft  ?

It's really hard to tell about the remaining free agents.  There are still some excellent players available, but issues abound among some of them.  I really believe we will see a couple more signings before we start concentrating on the draft.

I'm thinking another WR possibly, and another Edge guy maybe....  WHO..??  Hmm. that's the question.  I think either Chase Young or Jadeveon Clowney would make sense. With either of those guys, a late signing is very possible. In particular, I believe Clowney has a history of taking his time and making a decision late in the process, maybe right before the draft.  I don't know if Dan will want to wait that long, but Clowney may do it anyway.  Of course, there are other Edge guys available....so waiting could hurt Clowney's chances, although that doesn't seem to matter much to him....

The WRs visiting this week are both interesting. Both have talent and speed. Either could end up being a #1 WR here. Both would be better as an "X" than Diontae Johnson who I see as more of a "slot" type WR and thus as competition for Adam Thielen. My initial thoughts lean toward Gallup as a better choice mainly because he is a year "newer" in the league (2018 vs. 2017) compared to Williams, and because he has had an extra season to rehab from his ACL surgery. Williams, while thought to be a better quality WR, is also still in the middle of a rehab from his ACL last year, and his availability for training camp is still very much in question. So, with Thielen and Johnson both being "slot type" receivers, we really could use an "X" outside, vertical speed guy. I just happen to think that Gallup would be a "safer" choice. 

The Draft is a quandary right now, mainly because of the Edge & WR stuff. I really see us taking at least one of each early in the draft. Does that mean at #33 and #39..??  Hmm.... I don't know. Until we know more about these Edge and WR guys that are visiting, the early picks in the draft are up for grabs. If a major talent slips to #33, say a LB or a CB or *maybe* even a TE, I could see Dan jumping all over it. Otherwise, it'll probably be an Edge guy or a WR. 

I still think we take an Edge, a WR, a CB and a LB. I think our RBs are locked in for this year. Our O-line could add a rookie, and our TEs could also add someone, especially if Dan doesn't solidly  "believe" in Tremble (which I DO..). Also, as I mentioned, a true value pick could show up at any point in the draft at any position. I believe Dan wouldn't hesitate to jump the board and take a player perceived as "Best Available". One who has a special talent and is just "too good" to let pass.