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Maye would be a top 3 pick in this year’s draft if eligible. Y’all can blah blah about ACC and talent if you’d like, but 6’4, 220lb QBs who can run and have an excellent feel for the game don’t come around too often.

Wanting and expecting it to be Howell. Was watching live when the trade was announced and just knew he was the selection, until it wasn’t. Not that I think Howell is going to be an all-pro, but I loved his value for our 3rd round pick. Knowing he lasted until the 5th made me sick we traded up. Obviously, Purdy looks like the biggest miss with that pick now, but I’m not claiming I saw that coming.

If this mock comes true, it will be the second year in a row we traded up, got my hopes up, then selected the wrong QB.

Here’s a good breakdown of his situation: https://www.spotrac.com/spots/rumored-nfl-breakups-1730/ -5.625mil dead cap hit for the Raiders whether traded or cut by Feb. 15th. Two interesting takeaways: -Raiders would be taking a huge risk to trade Carr since any trade can’t be made official until after the out date in his contract. Feasibly, the trade could fall through and they’d be on the hook for his 40mil salary and over 7mil in 2024. -Carr will be able to sign immediately with a new team if/when released.

I’m not buying anything except I’d prefer Love for cheaper draft capital than Lance.

True. I don’t think Rodgers has even decided if he’s playing next year.

I’d prefer giving up a mid-round pick for Jordan Love if we’re forced to trade for a former 1st round QB again.

He looks like a smaller Jerry Jeudy. Also, Clayton Tune has the most Brock Purdy potential in this class. Thanks for the links

That stings bc I like Reddick. Still, that other plan was signing Frankie Luvu for a third of the price. Not a bad consolation. Reddick signed for 3 years at 15mil per and Luvu for 2 years at 4.5mil per. Reddick is a bigger game wrecker as far as sacking the QB and creating turnovers, but Luvu had 111 combined tackles this year to Reddick’s 49. Reddick is a pass rush specialist who played 74% of Philadelphia’s defensive snaps. Luvu played 92% of ours. We did fine on that decision for where we are as an organization. We’re not in a Super Bowl window like the Eagles.

From reading, my best guess on the average ‘vote’ tier: 1. Reich (obviously) 2. Moore (young offensive mind who really impressed; received 2nd interview) 3. Wilks (captured locker room; received 2nd interview) 4. Caldwell (experience & maturity was clear over some of the “green” coordinators) 5. Payton (don’t think they ever seriously considered giving up the draft capital needed to acquire him; Tepper may have been the highest on hiring him) The big “what if” out of this hiring process, besides what Reich’s tenure will look like, is will Ben Johnson go on to become a successful HC one day.

I think many are selling YGM's potential in the 3-4 short. He's not a pass rushing threat as a 4-3 DE because he lacks the necessary quickness/explosion off the edge. He was, however, good against the run. According to ESPN, he was 8th out of all NFL DEs/OLBs in run stop win rate. If he does find sustained success in the NFL, I believe it will be in a 3-4 at 4/5T. He was 6'5, 266 at the NFL combine three years ago. I imagine he could easily get up to 280lbs without losing much athleticism. He may be that size already. That's sufficient to hold up at 4/5T, especially since he's shown to be capable against the run. I also think his level of quickness will be more of an asset kicking inside a bit versus off the edge. I'm interested to see what they do with him.

He seems like a less accurate Justin Fields which is scary. Only way I’m for it is if we start him Week 1 and stick with him if it goes south. Tank for Maye

If Reich wouldn’t draft Young at 9, he’s not as smart as I currently view him.

Much more complimentary of AR than Levis. Basically poo’d on Levis the whole video, occasionally chalking his poor throws up to potential injuries or wind. AR showed more creativity and quick-twitch ability, but his footwork in the pocket needs grooming. He often hitches or brings his feet too close together before throws. There is no comparison in watching those two videos and then watching Bryce Young’s. He simply knows how to play the position much better than the others, and he also has improvisation skills that will change games.

Why cut Shaq we he can be traded? His cap hit for 2024 would be $13,160,000 for his new team, good for 23rd in LB cap hits per Spotrac. Once new deals are signed this off-season, that will look like a decent price for Shaq on a one-year deal.

Bryce Young dropped (due to size) in my draft. lol That would pretty much be my ideal draft.

New rule: You’re only allowed one trade max and try to make it realistic.

A year removed from a draft, it’s really only fair to grade the first three rounds of picks. Any contribution from a rookie drafted in the 4th or later is a great pick. Honestly, should probably hold off 2-3 years for anyone drafted after the first round.

You seen Carr’s contract?

I was just telling my wife he sounds like John Dutton. Haha

I've been crossing my fingers we would have a chance to select Perry with our #62 or #94 pick. I'm starting to think our only chance at drafting him will be #40. He's had an excellent week at the Shrine Bowl. Listed at 6'5, 205 - I think it would be foolish to select Q Johnson in the top 15 if you can get a guy like Perry in the 2nd. I'm not sure which one will be a better pro. I think Perry has the better hands but Johnson may be better after the catch.

Ahlers should only get looks at FB/TE. I'm a Pirate fan, but his arm is not NFL level.

Steichen’s interview with the Panthers front office:

The owner and front office don’t seem to be satisfied with the results. There are plenty of owners not willing to eat money on mistakes. Ours eats it and then is putting out record setting offers in attempts to land the best staff possible. I’ll take it.