Free Agency:
Connor McGovern, C
3 years, $43,500,000
Standout trait: Pass blocking
This team needs an upgrade at center. We have been skirting by each year with "good enough." Brendel gets high marks because he is often making the right block at the right time. But his physical attributes are so underwhelming, that even making the right play doesn't always produce a good play. This needs fixing.
Brady Christensen, OL
2 years, $5,750,000
Standout trait: Versatility
Christensen can back up all 5 spots on the line. And before his injury, he was showing to be talented enough to where, should an injury on the OL open up an opportunity for him to play, he may not give the job back.
Trades:
Mac Jones to NYJ for pick 2.44 and Breece Hall, RB (3 years, $37,500,000)
Breece Hall brings 3-down ability, and explosive plays as a run and pass option, while also providing youth at the position. He gets a 3-year deal so he can cash in on one more age 28 deal when this one expires. To me, this should be a no brainer to the Jets as well. They have 3 premium picks before pick 44...2, 16 and 33. They also have a ton of premium capital in 2027, which is by all accounts a better class, especially at QB. They can get 2 defensive pillars this year, trade 33 for BTJ, pair him with the QB who made him productive in Mac Jones on a 2 year 30-40 million contract, and if it doesn't work out, draft a replacement in 2027.
Christian McCafferey to MIN for pick 4.117
It hurts to let a core member of the team go, but I'd rather let him go a year early for something rather than a year late for nothing. He was still wildly effective—tops in the NFL—but at his age, his efficiency and big play ability is diminishing. I do not expect him to stay healthy if he is expected to get 400 touches again this year.
Brandon Aiyuk to WAS for pick 5.145
Idc, idc. You want Washington and Washington wants you? Then they can pay.
Jake Brendel and pick 4.138 to LAC for pick 4.123
2027 7th to HOU for Xavier Hutchinson, WR
Standout trait: Reliability
We don't have anybody with the body type of a traditional x-receiver. I flirted with the idea of signing Mike Evans, but based on his "demands" of his next team, I assume he is going to want and receive an expensive contract, that I can't gamble on someone who has gotten more injury prone in his advanced age. Instead, we get Brock Purdy's #1 weapon from his college days, a good prospect who underproduced behind a true #1 in Nico Collins, and someone who can directly replace Jauan Jennings utilization, lined up out on the perimeter, or as a power slot. He is not the speedster or #1 WR we need, but Shanny doesn't rely on the prototypical X- WR as a #1. Most in the NFL don't. He is going to give us a reliable body while allowing for someone to develop behind him.
Draft:
1.27 Omar Cooper Jr, WR
Standout trait: Ability to get Shanahan aroused
Omar blends the skill and utilization of players like Aiyuk, Deebo, Luther Burden and Rashee Rice. He probably makes Shanahan wake up wondering why his underwear smells funny, and he might even be able to see the field in year 1!!!!!
2.44 Emmanuel Pregnon, OG
Standout trait: 11" hands
Pregnon checks every single box and is the type of ready-made player who can come in to start at LG from day 1, giving you at minimum above average to very good play for 2 contracts. His massive hands and long arms are the real stand out traits, but he hits the thresholds technically and athletically while bringing some real power and nastiness to the OL. This is a smooth, instant starter to fill the largest hole on our OL.
2.58 Malachi Lawrence, EDGE
Standout trait: Burst
It was between Lawrence and R Mason Thomas, who I had higher than Lawrence pre-combine. But if my edge rusher is going to be undersized, I need him to test as an elite athlete. Combine isn't everything, but it was the differentiating factor here. I've seen Lawrence comped to Brian Burns, my 2nd biggest draft crush ever, but I actually comp him to the only player I've ever crushed even harder for, Josh Sweat. I'd like to see Lawrence develop more of a power profile, but hes got top end length, elite burst, enough flexibility to not make it a weakness, and some of the most active hands in the class.
3.92 Gracen Halton, DT3T
Standout trait: Athleticism
Deconstruct block. Penetrate. Pressure QB. Repeat.
4.106 VJ Payne, S
Standout trait: Versatility
One of my favorite players in the class. In run support, both from the box and from depth, he hits like a truck. He can outmatch tighends and big slots in man coverage from the slot. And he has blazing speed with super long arms to not only stay in phase deep down the field, but to play the catch point and break up the pass.
4.123 Landon Robinson, DT3T
Standout trait: Knee-drop technique and contact balance
This guy has natural leverage to get under guys, strength to hold up double teams, and burst to get into the backfield.
4.127 DeMonte Capehart, DT1T
Standout trait: Block deconstruction
While not a space occupying nose tackle, he can lineup at 1T and stack and shed with the best of em. He also has untapped athletic upside, kinda like everyone else on this Clemson line. I found an old tweet of mine from January 2025 where I had him mocked to us in the 2025 draft, and then another from immediately after he announced going back to school where I had him mocked to us in the 1st round of the 2026 draft. Here, we get him in the 4th.
4.133 Jaishawn Barham, LB
Standout trait: Versatility
Will play off ball and walk down to the line of scrimmage and rush the passer
4.139 Oscar Delp, TE
Standout trait: Athleticism at Y-TE
He wasn't healthy (hairline fracture in foot), but he is a Y-TE who can block, but also has the athleticism to be utilized in the passing game
5.145 J. Michael Sturdivant, WR
Standout trait: Speed
I had to dig deep into my "watch list" to find a name I had placed an asterisk next to in 2024. He is a big body perimeter receiver who runs a 10.4 100m and can hit 23mph on the GPS. This team is clamoring for a big, deep threat, and Sturidvant may be who we have been looking for.
PFA Carsen Ryan, TE
UDFA Mark Gronowski, QB
Primary Roster:
QB: Brock Purdy, Mark Gronowski
RB: Breece Hall, Jordan James
OL: Trent Williams, Emmanuel Pregnon, Connor McGovern, Dominic Puni, Colton McKivitz, Brady Christensen
WR: Ricky Pearsall, Omar Cooper Jr, Xavier Hutchinson, Jacob Cowing, Jordan Watkins, J. Michael Sturdivan
TE: George Kittle, Jakes Tonges, Oscar Delp
DE: Nick Bosa, Mykel Williams, Bryce Huff, Keion White, Malachi Lawrence
DT: Alfred Collins, CJ West, Evan Anderson, Gracen Halton, DeMonte Capehart, Landon Robinson
LB: Fred Warner, Nick Martin, Dee Winters, Jaishawn Barham
CB: Deomodore Lenoir, Renardo Green, Upton Stout
S: Malik Mustafa, VJ Payne, Marques Sigle
BONUS ROUND:
2027
1 Koi Perich, S
2 Charles Jagusah, LT
3 Anto Saka, EDGE
2028
1 David Sanders, RT
[ Edited by adrianlesnar on Mar 9, 2026 at 10:39 PM ]