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I'd quickly take Sam Franklin Jr and Tony Jefferson at S, Corley @ WR and Restrepo (try to get them on PS atleast). Still need a competent ILB and maybe edge insurance.

Jaycee? Hunt?

Idunno but I feel like the starters will end up playing tonight.This seems too familiar to last offseason ...almost the same situation.

DLew is a massive human and probably our best lineman at the moment..Wharton was still a solid pickup and yea we massively overpaid for his services but that's just the reality when your a team with 7 consecutive losing seasons. Once the games count he'll show up. We might not get our $$ worth (top 10- 15) but he's undoubtedly a couple steps up from Tuttle. Him, Brown+Brown+ Robinson should make a very solid lineup in theory.

But we cut Clowney???? Maybe Scourtin's lung issues fueled this. 2 impact players, a draft pick and his salary...idunno

We're really missing Franklin, Johnson and Franks.... hell I'd throw in Farley too. But specifically Franklin was a ST monster...easy to see why he had more than a dozen contracts offered to him this offseason. Incoom played his role well on ST in that first preseason game, atleast the first half anyway but we still have ALOT of work to do.

This!!!!!!! The first and last sentence. X100!!!!... And idunno y but I always got the hint Evero was that type of guy. Probably for how he handled the Jeremy Chinn situation. Guess it would make that DJ Johnson pick finally make sense to me.

I get good vibes off Barnes. Im hoping our scout team pulled off a Luvu type signing when we brought him in. If he was just a little more consistent he'd definitely be one of our starters imo. Wallace should be improved, Rozeboom will be flying all over the field, Barnes is my guy and I'd wager that Bam makes the team as well. I still say its our weakest position on D though. If we get into the season and it becomes an evident liability, surely Morgan will patch up the problem being a former LB himself. I'd hope so anyway.

Let's see.. Jags Cardinals Falcons Patriots Dolphins Cowboys Jets Just looking at the first 7... Im thinking we need to exit those with atleast 3-4 wins. Extremely possible but that's the optimist talking.

Think I saw yesterday that our first 7 games are against non playoff teams from the previous year... Hopefully we start strong

TMJ would perform at training camp and then go blank in game. He ended up being a worse version of Lafell, which is crazy after you realize how much natural ability he actually had at LSU. Our resume of drafted WRs is terrible lol. Lafell, Marshall, Mingo, Funchess, Jarrett...smdh.. One would think that we would start targeting WRs that could create via routes. It just took our FO too long to understand that.

Oh hell nah lol. But maybe I'm just od'n on hopium. If our defense can cap it off at 21-28 points a week and we aren't .500 by the end of the season, it would mean we're probably looking for another QB. As long as we stay relatively healthy, I dont see why we couldn't win 9 or more games this season. I assume the FO is just looking to improve on last year, which would mean 6 wins... 3 more shouldn't be outta the realm of possibility. Which would have us fighting 4 a wildcard position.

That is crazy !!!!!! Lol... 19 years of garbage...smdh

I remember last season wondering how Moore made it over Smith Marsette but in the final Qtr of games I understood. Him and Bryce have a nice chemistry and he's an extremely reliable option for the just in case. We'll carry 7 WR's on the 53, I'd put money on it. That said, Coker is most likely safe imo.

I think he'll make the 53. I like his Green Bay film better than his Arizona's but he still walks in the door as a solid depth signing at minimum w/ ST value. Hopefully as he develops this turns into a Luvu type situation.

I kinda think Scourtin will end up being the steal and the more complete end. It will probably take a couple years to manifest but I still think he was the #2-3 best DE in the '25 draft. And to be honest, coming into last season an argument could be made for #1 consideration.... moreso if he would have stayed at Purdue. He should not have made it to the 2nd round. I also think by the end of next season, Morgan will be known for his drafting. Last draft he netted us 3-4 starters not counting Brooks. This year he'll probably end up with the same amount. 6-7 starters in two drafts is crazy.

To be fair, Jackson isn't a slouch... he's a very capable db...a little inconsistent but he's a talented corner nonetheless. He's not an all pro but he's imo he's slighty above the average. I've been trying to keep my hope levels down as I've experienced the past 6-7 seasons but this just feels different and I think the feeling in the building is the same. I'm not saying we're going to the playoffs but again if our defense is two TD's allowed better a game then we're more than likely playoff team... but that's granted our QB stays on his incline and healthy. Im an optimist anyway. We had historically the worse D in history and still won 5 games. Hell, if we were one TD allowed better last season we would have hit 8 wins. Now factor in an improved offense, an easier schedule, a weak division, a improved defense with 5-6 new "proven" starters(not counting the rookies) and it's easy to see why people are slowly starting to hop on the bandwagon...on paper that is. My only question is Canales's lack of the run game. Kinda seemed like we would get Chubba running then abandon the game plan every week.

He doesn't have to be a vet to hold information. His route running is still better than average.

Hopefully he picks up a few habits from Thielen, Renfrow and Coker. Side bar: His initial acceleration leaves alot to be desired but his build up speed is pretty decent. Week 1 of last season he was one of top 5 fastest players in the country. Ironically, beating him also in the top 5 at 20.3 mph was Jimmy Horn Jr.

Lol damn he said that ??!?? ... Regardless though, he's fast as hell. And he seems to already have an established fan base. I think Renfrow takes his snaps during the season but at worse, I think he's our PR and KR. He has the type of talent that you have to utilize in some form.

Isn't Weaver the same dude from Kentucky that has 6 fingers on one hand ?

Wallace and Rozeboom ILB To start the season, Wonnum and Pat at Edge. By mid season..same line up at OLB w/ Scourtin n Umanmielen subbing in on 3rd downs.

I'd throw in Kobe Hudson as well. He WILL make this team... practice squad at the worse. Yea it's early but I think Richardson has been better than expected and the team has a plan in place for Smith Wade at corner & safety. I also think Ransom has the range and speed to be a FS although he might be better closer to the LOS.

Wasn't aware we released Barno.. I had hopes he would develop as that speed would have been a game changer.

To add on - One of our UDFA's that I think will make the 53: 4. Luke Kandra, Cincinnati Kandra's athleticism and measured approach to the game give him the floor of a solid zone scheme backup and an average starter's ceiling. The end result will depend on his ability to play with better pad level and flexibility.