Interesting. I didn't realize that teams with new head coaches get to start official team workouts a couple weeks ahead of the others.
Spoiler https://theathletic.com/4242104/2023/02/27/nfl-free-agent-rankings-list/ 150. Mike White, QB, Jets (28) 149. Nicholas Morrow, LB, Bears (28) 148. John Cominsky, DL, Lions (27) 147. Taylor Heinicke, QB, Commanders (30) 146. Duron Harmon, S, Raiders (32) 145. Poona Ford, DT, Seahawks (27) 144. Alex Singleton, LB, Broncos (29) 143. Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Dolphins (30) 142. Linval Joseph, DT, Eagles (34) 141. Jarvis Landry, WR, Saints (30) 140. Julio Jones, WR, Buccaneers (34) 139. Matt Gay, K, Rams (29) 138. Efe Obada, DL, Commanders (31) 137. Kareem Hunt, RB, Browns (28) 136. Morgan Fox, DL, Chargers (29) 135. Jordan Akins, TE, Texans (31) — Akins quietly posted career-best numbers in a lackluster Texans offense this season, catching a team-high five touchdowns while finishing with 495 yards on 37 receptions. His 13.38 yards per reception led qualified tight ends, showcasing his ability to stretch the field up the seam. Akins is old for a five-year vet, having pursued a pro baseball career before football, but he feels like a quality, low-cost signing. 134. Rashaan Evans, LB, Falcons (27) 133. Damien Harris, RB, Patriots (26) 132. Devin Singletary, RB, Bills (26) 131. Evan Brown, C/G, Lions (26) 130. Dawuane Smoot, Edge, Jaguars (28) 129. Foster Moreau, TE, Raiders (26) 128. Anthony Walker Jr., LB, Browns (28) 127. Denzel Perryman, LB, Raiders (30) 126. D’Onta Foreman, RB, Panthers (27) 125. Andre Dillard, OT/G, Eagles (27) 124. Marvin Jones Jr., WR, Jaguars (33) 123. Robert Woods, WR, Titans (31) 122. Adrian Amos, S, Packers (30) 121. Rodney McLeod Jr., S, Colts (33) 120. Bryce Callahan, CB, Chargers (31) 119. Devin McCourty, S, Patriots (36) 118. Kyzir White, LB, Eagles (27) 117. DeMarcus Walker, DL, Titans (28) 116. Daniel Brunskill, G/C, 49ers (29) — Coaches say Brunskill is one of the smartest players on the squad, and he’s capable of playing any of the five spots along the offensive line. He and rookie Spencer Burford alternated at right guard in 2024, and Brunskill also served as the team’s backup center. If Brendel was snapped up by another squad, the 49ers would push to retain Brunskill and probably would play him at center. 115. Kyle Van Noy, LB/edge, Chargers (32) 114. Robert Quinn, Edge, Eagles (33) 113. Jake Brendel, C, 49ers (30) — The 49ers were expected to stumble without Alex Mack. Instead, Brendel logged a team-high 1,252 snaps and allowed 14 quarterback pressures in 20 games, one fewer than Mack in 2021. Kyle Shanahan puts extra value in the center spot, and thus he’ll likely push to get Brendel back. But Shanahan’s disciples need capable centers, too, and there are now some with the Packers, Rams, Jets, Dolphins and Texans. 112. Emmanuel Moseley, CB, 49ers (27) — Moseley was off to a strong start — and seemingly headed for a big free-agent contract — when he tore his ACL in Week 5. The 49ers are interested in bringing him back for another year opposite Charvarius Ward. Could other teams outbid them? They’d be taking a medical risk, though Moseley is still young and was ascending when he was injured in October. 111. Baker Mayfield, QB, Rams (28) 110. David Edwards, G, Rams (26) 109. Nick Gates, C/G, Giants (27) 108. Taylor Rapp, S, Rams (25) 107. Darius Slayton, WR, Giants (26) 106. Jermaine Eluemunor, OT, Raiders (28) 105. George Fant, OT, Jets (31) 104. Tashaun Gipson Sr., S, 49ers (33) 103. Trey Pipkins III, OT, Chargers (27) 102. Anthony Brown, CB, Cowboys (29) 101. Sam Darnold, QB, Panthers (26) 100. Andy Dalton, QB, Saints (35) 99. Mack Hollins, WR, Raiders (30) 98. Cole Holcomb, LB, Commanders (27) 97. Kaden Elliss, LB, Saints (28) 96. Eli Apple, CB, Bengals (28) 95. Andrew Wylie, OT/G, Chiefs (29) 94. Juan Thornhill, S, Chiefs (27) 93. Robert Tonyan, TE, Packers (29) 92. Marcus Epps, S, Eagles (27) 91. Azeez Al-Shaair, LB, 49ers (26) — Al-Shaair has served mostly as the 49ers’ strong-side linebacker since signing as an undrafted free agent out of Florida Atlantic in 2019. He has also filled in for Dre Greenlaw on the weak side and Fred Warner in the middle, speaking to his versatility. He looked particularly sharp in 13 games in 2021, and he could offer upside in an every-down role. 90. Donovan Wilson, S, Cowboys (28) 89. Allen Lazard, WR, Packers (27) 88. Melvin Ingram, Edge, Dolphins (34) 87. Connor McGovern, C, Jets (30) 86. Kelvin Beachum, OT, Cardinals (34) 85. Samson Ebukam, Edge, 49ers (28) — Ebukam’s sack total rose — slightly — in 2022. He finished with five in the regular season after having 4.5 sacks in each of the previous three. It should be noted he played through Achilles, quadriceps and ankle injuries for much of the season and that he had a sack in the playoffs. Still, you’d think Ebukam’s statistics would be gaudier considering the attention opposing offenses paid the player opposite him, Bosa, in 2022. 84. Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Raiders (27) 83. David Montgomery, RB, Bears (26) 82. Bradley Bozeman, C, Panthers (28) 81. Jadeveon Clowney, Edge, Browns (30) 80. Charles Omenihu, DL, 49ers (26) 79. Jamaal Williams, RB, Lions (28) 78. Drue Tranquill, LB, Chargers (28) 77. Gardner Minshew, QB, Eagles (27) 76. Will Hernandez, G, Cardinals (28)
Spoiler 75. Rashaad Penny, RB, Seahawks (27) 74. Matt Ioannidis, DT, Panthers (29) 73. Greg Gaines, DT, Rams (27) 72. JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, Chiefs (26) 71. Terrell Edmunds, S, Steelers (26) 70. Quincy Williams, LB, Jets (27) 69. Jonathan Jones, CB, Patriots (29) 68. Julian Love, S, Giants (25) 67. Parris Campbell, WR, Colts (26) 66. Arden Key, DL, Jaguars (27) 65. Larry Ogunjobi, DT, Steelers (29) 64. Mecole Hardman, WR, Chiefs (25) 63. Sheldon Rankins, DT, Jets (29) 62. Justin Houston, Edge, Ravens (34) 61. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Edge, Texans (28) — When Okoronkwo has played, he’s produced. Before Week 11 of 2022, Okoronkwo had never started a game. From Week 11 to the end of the season, his pressure rate (17.3 percent) was just shy of Nick Bosa (17.5). His five sacks and 27 pressures in those eight weeks tied for 19th and 20th in the NFL, respectively. He could be a very intriguing low-cost option on the free-agent market. 60. Isaiah Oliver, CB, Falcons (26) 59. Byron Murphy Jr., CB, Cardinals (25) 58. Ben Powers, G, Ravens (26) 57. DJ Chark Jr., WR, Lions (26) 56. Dalton Risner, G, Broncos (28) 55. Hayden Hurst, TE, Bengals (30) 54. Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Cowboys (27) 53. Brandon Graham, Edge, Eagles (35) 52. Fletcher Cox, DT, Eagles (32) 51. Jacoby Brissett, QB, Browns (30) 50. Garrett Bradbury, C, Vikings (28) — Bradbury adores Minnesota’s offensive line room, having developed relationships with elite tackles like Brian O’Neill and Christian Darrisaw. The 2019 first-round pick also improved each year, allowing fewer pressures per snap in 2022 than any other season in his career, per PFF. That improvement, however, still placed him 28th out of 32 centers in blocking efficiency, which explains the complexity of this decision to pay him or let him walk. 49. Miles Sanders, RB, Eagles (26) 48. Mike Gesicki, TE, Dolphins (27) — An excellent pass-catcher but substandard blocker, Gesicki was a fish out of water in Mike McDaniel’s offense. Coming off a 2021 season with 111 targets, 73 catches and 780 yards, Gesicki was franchise-tagged, then hardly used in the high-octane Dolphins offense, catching just 32 passes for 362 yards. A change of scenery seems best for both parties. Like Evan Engram last year, perhaps he could take a one-year prove-it deal before cashing in next offseason. 47. T.J. Edwards, LB, Eagles (27) 46. Jimmie Ward, DB, 49ers (32) — Ward made the NFL Top 100 for the first time in his career but lost his safety job to Tashaun Gipson Sr. while injured, moving to nickel cornerback upon his return. He excelled in that role, especially in the playoffs, but he likely wants to return to safety. Some wise defensive coordinator ought to pair Ward with a young safety. The Texans’ Jalen Pitre might look even better with Ward by his side. 45. A’Shawn Robinson, DT, Rams (28) 44. Germaine Pratt, LB, Bengals (27) 43. Bobby Okereke, LB, Colts (27) 42. Nate Davis, G, Titans (26) 41. Ethan Pocic, C, Browns (28) 40. Yannick Ngakoue, Edge, Colts (28) 39. David Onyemata, DT, Saints (30) 38. Isaiah Wynn, OT, Patriots (27) 37. Dalvin Tomlinson, DT, Vikings (29) 36. Marcus Peters, CB, Ravens (30) 35. Dalton Schultz, TE, Cowboys (27) 34. Odell Beckham Jr., WR, N/A (30) 33. Patrick Peterson, CB, Vikings (33) 32. Vonn Bell, S, Bengals (28) 31. Jakobi Meyers, WR, Patriots (26) 30. Taylor Lewan, LT, Titans (32) 29. Cameron Sutton, CB, Steelers (28) 28. Zach Allen, DT, Cardinals (26) 27. Isaac Seumalo, G, Eagles (29) 26. Dre’Mont Jones, DT, Broncos (26) 25. Mike McGlinchey, RT, 49ers (28) — McGlinchey’s pass protection has wobbled at times, but he’s a top run blocker in a zone scheme that gains popularity every season. He rebounded from a torn quadriceps in 2021 to start every game in 2022. He’s been a right tackle only with the 49ers, though he played left tackle at Notre Dame. He’s better than most teams’ No. 2 tackles, and two teams with ex-49ers assistants running them — the Jets and Dolphins — could use an upgrade at the position. 24. Kaleb McGary, RT, Falcons (28) 23. Tony Pollard, RB, Cowboys (26) 22. Evan Engram, TE, Jaguars (29) 21. Jordan Poyer, S, Bills (32) 20. Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, 49ers (31) — Garoppolo’s injury history is his biggest drawback. Since 2016, he’s missed 32 starts and had just one season (2019) in which he appeared in every game. He also happened to lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl that season. When he plays, he wins. He is also accurate, has a quick release, is well-liked in the locker room. He’d be an upgrade for a pair of former 49ers defensive coordinators, the Jets’ Robert Saleh and the Texans’ DeMeco Ryans. 19. Marcus Davenport, Edge, Saints (27) 18. David Long Jr., LB, Titans (26) 17. C.J. Gardner-Johnson, DB, Eagles (25) 16. Jamel Dean, CB, Buccaneers (26) 15. Lavonte David, LB, Buccaneers (33) 14. Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Bills (25) 13. Daniel Jones, QB, Giants (26) 12. Jawaan Taylor, RT, Jaguars (25) 11. James Bradberry, CB, Eagles (30) 10. Saquon Barkley, RB, Giants (26) 9. Josh Jacobs, RB, Raiders (25) 8. Bobby Wagner, LB, Rams (33) 7. Orlando Brown, OT, Chiefs (27) 6. Geno Smith, QB, Seahawks (32) 5. Jessie Bates III, S, Bengals (26) 4. Javon Hargrave, DT, Eagles (30) 3. Daron Payne, DT, Commanders (26) 2. Derek Carr, QB, Raiders (32) 1. Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens (26)
Everyone has to remember that all "GM" speak is just smoke until the draft actually happens. Anthony Richardson is making a run at number 1 via the media right now. Indy is a team to watch there imo with Steichen and his work with Hurts.
I could see a trade simulator that looks at not just the value of a particular pick, but also considers the value of a team's own big board and who may be available with the new picks. For example, if there is 4 guys we like with pick 12 and GB offers us #15 and a 3rd plus this year, we may leap at that deal and still feel good that 1 or 2 of our guys are there at 15. It could also factor in who may be there with GB's 3rd pick as a consideration. Fascinating stuff.
