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Pierce has to be extended. He is a legitimate downfield threat. He is also really good at intermediate routes, so a must.

I agree, Buck retires, but there are some young talent replacements in free agency. Look, Buck is Buck and take what I said tongue in cheek, there is no replacing him, just his position.

Our backend is solid if Walley come to what we all think he can become.

Ebukam and Gallimore I am good with keeping. Latu is under his rookie contract and I really think he is going to be a good player. I'm not sure that will ever translate to elite, but sometimes a few "Good" is equivalent.

Smith can go, he is replaceable as we have observed.

Definitely keep Cross with Bynum. I like Bynum's energy and enthusiasm. Cross gets better as it goes.

I still like Spencer. Why was Grupe still available when we needed a kicker? No questioning his leg strength. I saw him hitting some long range shots today in warmups when just him, Rhoades and Roberto were out there.

We have some very nice pieces on both sides of the ball. Need to get real help. As intriguing as Hendrickson is, he is the wrong side of 30 coming off an injury. Crosby has went from I ain't leaving the Raiders to (Rumor) he isn't happy now.

Lots of what ifs this off season. If it is without Ballard I hope it is sooner than later. I suspect if he is not gone by mid February he will be back.

With the cupboards bare in free agency Jones is our best option, hurt or not. I agree 3 year max with a friendly hit.