Pass Rushers... trade scenarios and the draft

After the big trade to land the troubled CB Antonio Cromartie from San Diego it is really clear what positions we need to address in the next two months. Our pass rush is the obvious #1 priority... but we have a few other holes to fill as well.

I like the idea of rotating Braylon Edwards, 'Cotch-diesel' and #16 Brad Smith as our 3 receivers. They are all dynamic and can play the the one, two or slot positions. With the #29 pick of the second round I would target a young WR.

Here's an interesting young man who will most likely be available in that spot. Mardy Gilyard from Cincinatti. He's 6'0" tall 187lbs. He racked up nearly 1200 yards and 11TD's in 2009. Here's a little highlight reel:

We also need another blocking TE who can catch the ball when needed. Chris Baker and Ben Watson were both released from New England... either one would work out fine. Remember, we are talking about the #2 TE who would probably see 15 or so snaps a game.

I would also like to see us start bringing in some more young talent for our O-line depth chart. We have no picks in the 3rd or 4th rounds so we would have to take some shots later in the draft. I would have no problem dumping Kerry Rhodes for a 2nd round pick or a combo of the 3rd and 4th. We need to start thinking about depth and replacing the 3rd and 4th rounders we gave up for Sheppard and Edwards. I would love to see what Mr. T and our front office would do with a full 7 round draft.

Now for the pass rush. With our first round pick (I am going backwards here, I know) I like the OLB from TCU Jerry Hughes. He's 6'2" 255lbs, benched 225 26 times at the combine and ran a 4.59 40 yard dash. 16 tackles for a loss and over 10 sacks in 2009. He is powerful, and has an unstoppable motor. Here's a highlight reel:

I would also like to see a straight up trade consisting of Richard Seymour of the Raiders for Kerry Rhodes. Normally this would be absurd considering the Raiders gave up a 1st rounder to land Seymour in the first place. But, Oakland has become the land of the absurd... so why not try and fleece them?

If thats not a reality I would make a move for a straight up trade of Rhodes (damn, I might entertain the idea of trading him for a washing machine next LOL) for Calaius Campbell DE.. Arizona Cardinals. He is a physical freak and I wanted the Jets to draft him a few years ago. His rookie year was lack luster but last year he started to blossom. 6'8" 300lbs and he runs like a deer. He had 7 sacks last season and started making noise late in the regular season and playoffs. 2010 should be his break out year... like I always say "buy low".

We will need another RB to fill out our backfield of Greene and Washington. I have a feeling Jones may be back sooner rather than later. I won't really address that until he signs somewhere else.

One last note: An interesting DT who has become available is Maake Kemoeatu formerly of the Ravens and Carolina. 6'5" 350lbs... coming off an injury. Might be a nice pick up for reasonable money. As I see it, the "final eight rules" are not holding us back at all.