So basically I'm reverse-jinxing my team by going ahead and talking about issues for 2015. As I see it, here are the key personnel issues during the off-season, whenever that should kick in.
1. Beastmode. Do we re-sign him? What if re-signing him hinges on a long-term deal (i.e., 3 yrs or more) - do PC and JS go ahead and do it?
2. WR help. Richardson's ACL is apparently a mess and we may not be able to count on him for at least part of 2015. Do we use a high pick on another WR, or maybe someone in free agency? Hopefully someone with their head screwed on right.
3. Brandon Mebane. He's 29, coming off injury, would only count $200,000 in dead money and save $5.5 million on our salary cap if we release him. Jordan Hill was a revelation late in the season. Do we release and try to get younger at this position?
4. Doing a 2nd contract for Russell Wilson. I'd say he's outperformed his 3rd round rookie contract.
5. Russell Okung. He'll be in the last year of his contract, he's often injured, and we could install Alvin Bailey in his place at LT for cheaper starting in 2016.