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Matthias' Mock (Fast Take)


Matthias

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I’ve decided to do a quick mock here, and I plan to do one last mock once the combine is over. This mock will also include free agency and what not.

Re-signings:

Antwan Applewhite- 3 year deal

Geoff Hangartner- 2 year deal

Geoff Schwartz- 2 year deal

Mackenzy Bernadeau- 1 year deal

Thomas Williams- 4 year deal

Jeremy Shockey- 2 year deal

Derek Anderson- 1 year deal

Restructure:

Charles Johnson

Travelle Wharton

Thomas Davis

Extension:

Steve Smith

Free agents:

Mario Williams- 7 year deal

Erin Henderson- 2 year deal

Michael Huff (some predict the Raiders could release him)- 2 year deal

NFL Draft

1st Pick

Michael Brockers

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Height: 6’ 7”

Weight: 322

He is bigger than previously assumed and has massive potential. I heard one quote saying his coach called him a better DT than John Henderson. I can believe that even more so now with these measurables. Last year, our young rookies got pushed around like rag dolls, yet with Brockers, even if he does not live up to his potential, would still be like trying to move a tank for O-lineman. I’ve also heard from Todd McShay that Brockers have some pass rushing ability. So all in all, Brockers could wind up doing for our defense, what Cam did for our offense. (Especially if we can get Mario Williams with this line)

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I don't see how we could be 9 million over the cap, re-sign all those guys, sign our rookies and come up with 12 million to give Williams.

I think we should just move on from that

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think we are nine million over the cap. I do hear a lot of figures however.

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Yeah, there isn't an official cap number yet, but there is speculation it will be around 120

We’ve got a little update to our earlier item on salary-cap figures for 2012. ESPN’s John Clayton has a very interesting note about how part of the NFL’s new collective bargaining agreement allows teams to carry over unused salary-cap room from 2011.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have $60.5 million, which ranks second only to Kansas City ($62.9 million). The Bucs benefit from $23.5 million in carryover money. The Falcons will have $30.6 million in cap space.

But the Panthers remain $9.6 million over the estimated cap ($120 million) and will have to release some players or restructure contracts before the start of the league year in March.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/31284/updating-cap-numbers

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I guess the way I see it, most of our guys should re-sign for small money due to all the injuries and back-up statuses they have. Jeremy Shockey would be the one I worry about, but if he wants to get paid too much, I would release him. (He is about to retire after all) When it comes to Michael Huff, I see him as just wanting to prove himself as a player, and shouldn't demand top dollar. (He's only had one good season for the Raiders) Erin Henderson is an up and coming player, so he would be given a decent contract.

Mario would truly be the only big signing when I look at that list. It would be a bad squad to have.

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