One thing we need to remember. We were one of the healthiest teams this season, especially the 2nd half. Yeah, we had some players miss games here and there but overall, we were a healthy football team.
Understood. And that is always the fear of every player/coach/GM going in to every season and every game.
I think one of the reasons we have to be really optimistic, even if we have more injuries next year, is that we will be a much deeper team. We don't lose much right now.
Chark, Williams, Hughes, Buggs, Elliot, Anzelone, Will Harris, Kominsky. To me, those are the only important players that are potential free agents.
I would love to have Chark back, but he will be looking for something long term. With Jameson on the team and having Amon Ra, Reynolds and Raymond all returning....it's hard to believe we see him in Detroit next year. Who knows. He loves it here so maybe.
Williams is a must. For EVERYTHING he brings to the team. Stability. Attitude. Heart.
Love to have Hughes back. He was solid all year. All year. Consistent.
Buggs is important. Brockers is gone. Need to keep him here. He and McNeil were pretty good the 2nd half of the season (Carolina game didn't happen).
Elliot. I'm ok if he doesn't come back. Solid LOS safety. Doesn't offer much in coverage.
Anzelone. Looking to upgrade? YES. Would he be a really good 3rd LB. YES.
Will Harris. Can't believe I'm saying this.....but he was pretty solid in the 2nd half.
If those guys do find their way back in the Honolulu Blue.....and we add more top tier talent.....now all the sudden our backups are guys like Anzelone and Buggs who can step in and not just be a body. That's why I think we'd be ok with a season that might see a few more injuries. We have the cap space to sign most of these guys.
If it were up to me......Williams, Hughes, Anzelone, Buggs and Kominsky are MUST signs. Love to have Chark too, but his asking price might be too much.
