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  1. Its set up nicely for the draft at this point - Outside WR - Johnson has a ton of snaps at the X and can play all over. Theilen is relegated to the slot for the most part nowadays. Last 2 coaching staffs drafted power slots and tried to move them to the X so just target an outside WR this time. - EDGE2 - Expecting either Wonnum or Johnson to fill that EDGE2 role is a tough sell and a high draft pick here would solidify either EDGE2 or EDGE3 this year and even though Clowney is EDGE1 this year you have a chance to develop that player to move up the depth chart. With the length of the contracts of the players and the fact we just reset the position here this will be a perennial need right now. - CB2 - Same deal banking on Dane Jackson to fill that role. CBs get banged up at a high clip too, so competition for that spot is likely needed. Probably why we're talking to Gilmore already. - C2 - Line looks fine with depth all around except for at Center. Corbett had an unlucky year of injuries but its a rough sport and an injury or two to a guard could prompt Corbett to slide back out too. He's also on the last year of his deal so resetting the position with a high pick and setting it up for the future would be smart. - ILB3 - Depth is weak here and Thompson is in the last year of his contract so draft and start developing. - RB3 - Hubbard is in a contract year, Sanders contract is going to make him expendable next season. The position is going to need an overhaul. - TE2 - Tremble looks like he is up to TE1 now but if you're looking for more in the passing game out of the position an upgrade has to be made. Without projecting draft trades it would be ideal if we came out of the first two days of the draft with a WR, C and EDGE
  2. I'm very high on him. He is small so holding up in the run game will be an issue particularly year 1, but he has good length for that small frame. Not going to bend the edge like Burns could but he has a good array of rush moves. I'd look for him around 65. Significantly more refined right now then Issac and Booker IMO, but you're really drafting those guys for traits and potential.
  3. The late breakout is probably discussed during the interview processes with teams but I have a feeling the passing of his dad right before entering college (after losing his mom a couple years earlier) could be a factor and might be why teams are giving him a pass on the low early production.
  4. If I had a guess I don't think he's going to play on the outside as much next year. Probably going back to that power slot role he did well in college, kind of like Chris Godwin plays for the Bucs. Also why I think the team is targeting another outside receiver in the draft.
  5. I like Marshawn Kneeland and he's looking like a top 50 prospect with his size, length, athleticism and versatility. It will probably take about 39 to get him but I think he could have an immediate impact. I like Adisa Issac too who has all the traits and upside but needs time to develop. I'd be more comfortable with him closer to 65 though. Kansas' Austin Booker is another traits/upside prospect I like potentially in the 3rd round. Strong pass rush but run defense needs to be developed. Could come in as a situational rusher in year 1 with hopes of improvement against the run.
  6. I think we are eyeing up red zone/contested catch weapons right now so Legette fits right into that as where he wins. Outside of snatching a prospect like Brian Thomas Jr or Adonai Mitchell that slips to us I think Legette is the next best option there early day 2. He is older compared to the other similar style WRs in the range (23 vs 20/21) but seems to get a pass on his development in scouting reports because this is his first year of big production. Still his size/speed/strength combo along with run blocking prowess makes him very appealing. I expect a big receiving threat type at TE is coming too to help in that role.
  7. I personally prefer younger prospects, because they still have room to develop but Wilson does have very good well rounded tape with a strong athletic profile. Local kid helps here for sure too.
  8. Looks like Haynes replacement and Barno competition
  9. This is a good signing as EDGE3 with upside to EDGE2 and the contract reflects that. As others have noted his numbers don't matchup to the tape as his sacks and pressures are mainly clean ups or free runs, but he's young with size/length/speed traits who can hopefully continue to develop. Hopefully a Day 2 draft pick and a bigger free agent still to come at the position.
  10. EDGE1, 2, & 3 - We probably need at least 3 EDGEs with 2 coming in free agency. Draft and develop the 3rd. We have a top 30 visit with Marshawn Kneeland so far. WR2, 5 - Another outside opposite Johnson. I'm sure they will try Mingo but the draft is where I expect them to go. Probably add a late round or UDFA slot option as well to develop for when they move on from Theilen too. I like Adonai Mitchell (Texas) on the outside and maybe an Ainias Smith (Texas A&M) for that slot. The team is showing a lot of interest in Xavier Leggette or even Keon Coleman. TE1 - Move TE is missing here. It looks like Tremble is at the Flex and Thomas is at the Inline but right now the Move is Sullivan. Free agency is bare so draft and develop attempts likely. We seem to have interest in Jared Wiley from TCU. S2, 3 - I have a feeling Fuller is about to fill this void. Depth looks weak here too right now but maybe Robinson and Cook have been developing. Haven't looked into safeties for the draft. C2 - Corbett's recent major injuries and him not playing/practicing C in years means we need to address it. Plus gives us a good chance to slide Corbett back into G if injury bug bites the position. WVU's Zach Frazier has gained traction lately as an option here. Wisconsin's Tanor Bortolini is a later round zone only center. CB2 or 4 - Hill is going to be that CB3/Nickel but you're hoping Dane Jackson takes the CB2 job right now but another one that can compete for it is needed. They liked Jamison a lot last year so maybe he's developing but depth is vital at CB. I'm a fan of FSU's Renardo Green who looks to be underrated right now at least by the media.
  11. Adonai Mitchell is an ideal draft target at this point to me.
  12. No brainer. He was Exclusive Rights free agent so if you offer a minimum contract he has to sign it. 1 yr probably around 985k (probably no guarantees either).
  13. I've been mentioning and hoping for this move since the trade deadline last season. The ideal draft target now would be Adonai Mitchell.
  14. In theory yes. With offenses taking more and more underneath passes and not going deep as much a stronger investment in LBs, especially one strong at coverage, as opposed to safeties could make sense.
  15. Upgrades on offense needed to be made and we are at the point where it was going to be coming at the expense of the defense unfortunately.
  16. Bozeman is a fine center just not a fit in the new offense (nor was he last season). Need players that fit the system so this could be seen coming from a mile away.
  17. If you're shipping Burns out you need 2 rushers now, so you're probably spending a healthy sum on one in free agency at the very least. You should look to bring back YGM as well as EDGE3 too after a solid stint when healthy last year. Haynes is likely gone if he's not calling it a career after his back injury last season so you're looking at an almost completely empty edge rushing room without resigning anyone.
  18. ....No effect on the comp picks and a history with the offensive coaching staff
  19. Those are serious health concerns when it comes to the concussion so not a surprising move at all though I thought they would spread the dead cap hit with a post June 1st designation. Ian will go next and Tremble will take his spot. Sullivan was resigned already and they might bring back Ricci if there is no competition. TE is going to get some investments this offseason.
  20. I looked back at how the Bills revamped their WR core after drafting Josh Allen because Dan Morgan was a director of player personnel at that time. See if there might be some clues how the team could address specifically that position here since draft capital is currently limited. Here's what they did: 2018 - Draft QB but no other real help arrived though they took a couple flyers on slot options late in the draft. Allen's season was rough but his work with his legs kind of salvaged it a little 2019 - Two key investments on the first day of free agency. Cole Beasley to man the slot and the speedy John Brown for the flanker. Beasley was a known commodity and solid slot option in Dallas while Brown was underrated coming from Arizona. 2020 - Big splash in the trade for a true #1 in Stefon Diggs to primarily man the split end position. The move seemingly turned Allen into one of the premier QBs overnight, though looking at the film from the year before Allen was consistently making the correct reads but wasn't getting consistent help. They also drafted Gabe Davis on Day 3 of the draft which came in handy as Brown would start getting hit by the injury bug and would be released after the season. For the Panthers, their year 1 included the QB and slot option (if they dont move AT). The team also took a swing at a WR who definitely looks like he needs more time to develop if he develops at all. This year could lead to the team not making a big splash for a true #1 and finding a strong speedy option instead as there are a few good ones to grab in free agency or potentially develop out of the draft.
  21. Yeah I'm thinking he is going to go early to mid 20s when all is said and done
  22. My biggest frustration with this situation is Burns should have been locked up after his 3rd year as an ascending top pass rusher much like the raiders did with Crosby (who's now a steal). By the 3rd year if you don't know what you have then you don't know what you're doing. Without a contract, Burns essentially ended up betting on himself and shot his price tag up with a monster 4th season and a reset pass rusher market. Both sides have been playing chicken ever since.
  23. Baker has a couple season working with Bryce at Alabama before moving over to UCF. I don't know that I see traits that jump out as how he'll win at the next level though outside of just winning at the catch point if he knocks down the drops. That said I'd take a chance on him on Day 3, maybe as a power slot type if Mingo is still viewed as a developmental X.
  24. Huge Aiyuk fan and would love the fit here but I can't imagine 33 is going to do it. AJ Brown went for 18 and 101 at a similar age and production 2 years ago. I'd look for a smaller move for a trade/sign like a Diontae Johnson
  25. There is a trend in the NFL of pairing college WRs and QBs back up in the NFL (Borrow/Chase, Murray/Brown, Tua/Waddle, Hurts/Smith, Carr/Adams, etc...) so do the Panthers target Jermaine Burton. Speed, hands and quickness are his calling cards and he does track the deep ball well but he does pick up a bunch of unnecessary taunting penalties (dog or liability?) and I don't see consistent YAC ability at least on tape. Probably a late Day 2 early Day 3 guy right now depending on how those on-field character issues are viewed.
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