How I would approach the offseason if I were Ryan Grigson

[Jason_]

Yep, the key is patience. Let the dust settle after the first week of free agency. That was one thing I did not like about our approach last year, we had to go after the folks we went after the very first week. While we don't know all the inner workings of the alternatives that Cherilus, Walden, Toler, RJF etc. had, I bet RJF would have been had for Cliff Avril prices having not been a starter in the 49ers rotation, same with guys like Jake Long going for prices lower than Cherilus. We might have had even more cap room this year or last year if we just waited a week in free agency.

 

I have to disagree.  I was glad they were active early.  I would rather they go hard from the beginning and get the guys they want rather than waiting a week to pick from the left-overs.  I also still have this gut feeling that Irsay is a bit too active in the signing process.  I would love to never again see him make any type of announcement about making X player the highest paid at his position.

[Boiler_Colt]

Looks great in reality as well. (See Seahawks)

 

Situational pass-rushers can be picked up at a very reasonable price. E.G. Cliff Avril, Osi Umenyiora, Michael Bennet, Shaun Phillips, Elvis Dummervil.

No disagreement there, but Orakpo ( who I was referencing) is a guy who will likely command a much bigger contract than all of those guys mentioned. I doubt he signs a 1-2 year deal like Bennett and Avril did.

[chad72]

I have to disagree.  I was glad they were active early.  I would rather they go hard from the beginning and get the guys they want rather than waiting a week to pick from the left-overs.  I also still have this gut feeling that Irsay is a bit too active in the signing process.  I would love to never again see him make any type of announcement about making X player the highest paid at his position.

 

It depends on whether you consider yourself established enough to wait. Maybe last offseason was considerably different because we were more devoid of talent at several positions across the board and had to go hard at it. This year, we might have the luxury to sit back and wait and prioritize better than last year.