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You posted an image with his stats but your comment only addressed one game, his worst. Why do that unless you have an agenda to push? Darnold wasn’t a bad QB last year.

The poster was referring to all the games Darnold played last year. Not one.

Statistically, he was a middle of the pack starting QB over the 2022 season when healthy. I wouldn't bet against him looking good to great this year under one of the game's best offensive coaches and surrounded by an abundance of talent.

YGM is going to force some Huddlers to like him this year.

We’re well aware of your worries. Your post could be seen as a legitimate concern, but when you’ve spent the majority of the discussions expressing one concern after another, a potentially valid point gets watered down. Surely you agree the decision wasn’t solely based on social skills at dinner, even if that was the confirmation for ONE of the decision makers. Try to see the upside.

I'd agree with you for a typical WR, which Shenault is not. He's repped at RB before and is more of a hybrid player in the mold of Deebo or C Patterson. I trust our coaching staff could get him up to speed since he's both bigger and more physical than our other backs. I think you're downplaying the role those two traits play in pass pro.

I hadn't thought about the Bears. That's definitely one to consider too. DJ vs Panthers Bryce Young vs. Justin Fields (should the Bears have traded Fields?) Bears can help their own draft pick compensation with a win

Frankly, Shenault struggling to pick up pass pro is something you've invented in your own mind. Could he struggle with it? I suppose that's a possibility, but he's shown to be more physical with the ball in his hands than any of our other backs. That gives him a leg up already. Add that he has more mass and he may be our best back at pass pro on the roster this year.

Shenault is 10-15lbs heavier than our other RBs. I think he can handle the job as adequately as our other RBs.

Similar to our failures at QB in the Rhule era, I'm glad our front office wasn't afraid to scrap it all when they saw our lack of proficiency on offense. At least we have hope now.

I'm with you on the edit. I don't think that would be intriguing enough for a "game of the week," but it would be a juicy match up for both fan bases and will add talking points.

Yea, the NFL does this whether we think they need eyeballs Week 1 or not. Last year, Week 1 included these match ups: Baker vs. Browns Wilson vs. Seahawks If the Packers and Jets were set to play in 2023, I guarantee that would be a Week 1 game.

I've made this point before in favor of Shenault at RB. Below is the ranking of "yards after catch per reception" leaders in 2022. You'll notice most of the top 20 are RBs, and the first true WR (Deebo plays everywhere) was Rondale Moore at #24. Shenault had 12.2 YAC/R last year which would put him first above all the elite RBs you see listed. I'm not sure why he isn't listed as he had 27 receptions last year, and Henry (33) and Etienne (35) only had a few more. At a minimum, I believe this suggests Shenault could be a proficient 3rd down back.

The NFL tries to create matchups week 1 that best incorporate drama from last year or the offseason. What other match up would be better? Some have mentioned the Texans which I can see. That's pretty much it.

That's why I feel the Colts are the safe bet for Week 1. If Young and/or Richardson aren't named Week 1 starters, the NFL still has the Colts vs. Reich storyline.

Irsay is involved: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/36322587/colts-say-qb-anthony-richardson-improve-playing "I know that's one of the primary reasons why you start [him] opening game is because it gets better by playing," Irsay said. "That's the biggest benefit from it. And at the same time, I have to say, the fans have to have patience. Because it's hard. We'll see what happens, and he can surprise a lot of people. "But it is tough. It's tough, but it's the way to go."

I think the Colts are a likely option. Reich vs. the team that fired him Young vs. Richardson

This. Probably 1/3 or more of the TEs drafted this year are older than Tremble.

Meh. We received a 5th for Arnold which was fair imo. Giving the Jags a 3rd for a young and cheap CB isn’t the end of the world and I still view it as worth the risk.

How can you not be excited about a draft where we picked our franchise QB at 1.1? Then a guy who’s been compared to one of the league’s best WRs. Throw in OL depth with starter potential and likely backups at OLB and S.

No he’s not.

He’s significantly bigger than those OSU WRs. He reportedly ran a 4.46 in high school and I’m sure he isn’t slower now. I also think he draws the most attention from opposing defenses compared to the others, and he still dominates.

He’s the best WR prospect since Chase and a future All-Pro.

A lot of guys I thought would be drafted that will be available. Let's hope our two round head start on the end of draft process helps.

Here's my hopefuls for UDFAs: Keaton Mitchell, RB Sean Tucker, RB Bryce Ford-Wheaton, WR Joseph Ngata, WR Jaxson Kirkland, OT Emil Ekiyor, IOL Andre Carter, DE Ivan Pace, LB Isaiah Moore, LB Eli Ricks, CB and Bumper Pool, if only for the name.