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I guess it depends. I think Brown could handle the middle but he might be ideal on the edge. I think our personnel would work somewhat.. IF I had to shuffle around and make it work, the most effective lineup would be: Brown - (Need a body) - Yetur(??) Burns- Luvu - Chinn - Haynes That's with the thought of bringing Chinn back closer to the LOS and Shaq being a cap casualty. We'd get pressure but would likely suffer in the run game the first year. Wish we would have signed Reddick to a multi year when had the chance.

Lol....yea our X receiver is going to eat. DJ should be smiling hard af right now. Unless we go WR @ 9 for some odd reason. Which would probably be his luck.

Agreed... right on the head.

To be honest, it's all perception imo. It looks bad because of the optics. From the outside looking in, it looks like Wilks wasn't given a fair shake. He won more games in a partial season than Rhule did in two full seasons. And that's after losing his best player, a make shift group of coaches, and galvanizing a team that most thought were in tank mode. He basically made an eatable dish outta poo. We were literally two missed field goals away from being in the playoffs. It looks crazy because WE knew Tepper wanted an offensive coach. Mind you we still interviewed defensive candidates. It's not like we hired John Madden, we hired Frank Reich who just got fired earlier from Indy. It leaves the argument, why not keep Wilks and hire Reich as OC?. Plus you have reports of them not offering him a spot on the staff. I can understand why as it might cause a locker room divide but again, the optics. The media also isnt covering the meeting with the FO and the dozen players that met before the hire. It's the media's job to jump on any story so I'm not surprised. I do think the attorney statement is a major reason for the media storm. Wilk's statement was 100% stand up. The optics ...smh And I think it's all compounding as Arizona did that man dirty and only to hire Kingsbury who had an awful resume at that time. As for Tepper, I knew Wilks wouldn't be selected when we lost to the Steelers. But I do feel for the guy.

Nah that was our last Wildcard appearance..he got us in the playoffs again that year('17). Might have been a different story had both Klay(TD right threw the hands) and Funchess (I lost the ball in the lights) caught their intended redzone passes. Heartbreaking game and the closest I've seen Cam to 2015 Cam since '15. I think your talking about the Turner year and Iirc, his completion percentage was better than ever... 63-67%. I think we were 6-2 and it was already early talks of MVP (again) until we met the Steelers. I'll never forget the hit. Mostly because I dont remember seeing that happen before. Unless my memory fails me: Cam dropped back and as his arm was going forward TJ Watt leads his helmet into Cam's shoulder and punched it damn near simultaneously. I thought it was illegal but even if it was Cam wasn't getting calls. Josh Allen has Dawkins, Cam had Byron Bell and a converted Dlineman. Enough said.

That's big news Imo!!!!! I honestly think that move keeps Bozeman in Carolina, if true. The love for Campen amongst offensive lineman is real. In regards to Tabor, our ST hasn't been this good about 7-8 years. Since Ginn was back there. The coverage was impressive considering what we were used to around here.

If only this guy was taller. His agility, small stature, and field vision remind me of the player we just traded. The skillset is there though along with the production...almost 30 total touchdowns in the last two seasons. I'd definitely pick him up in the later rounds. If he's still there in the 5th, no questions asked. Gut feeling our "sexy" draft will go QB, WR, RB, LB, WR. Double dip at WR depending on our HC....nothing is off the table. If you want a RB this is definitely the draft to get one. I also like Achane and Charbonnet.

Yea I'll have to wait in season and see. Our offensive and defensive adjustments(or lack thereof) left alot to be desired. Which says a lot off coming off a Rhule led team. To be fair, I do think if Sam played the entire year with PJ as his primary backup we aren't even having this discussion. Hell, if Wilks would have kept Snow we'd be in the playoffs. Keeping that in mind, if he was to named as HC and i I'm Tepper, Id have a few conditions if he wants that position. No micromanaging and hire him the best position coaches, DC and OC avialable. I'm not so sure he'd sign off on that after his Arizona stint. Whatever way it goes I honestly hope Holcomb and McAdoo have called their last plays as coordinators here.

No..... hire that man today. SP isn't coming here. It'll either be Wilks or Kafka/Shane... Don't want him in the division. ATL always seems to have our kryptonite. Even in the 15-1 season.

Btw, Brown not making the Pro Bowl is wil to me. Not even as an alternate.

Whoever the scout was that saw enough of Luvu to bring him here deserves a raise. If he improves or replicates his play next season he'll be in for a big payday. ..... Now...next coaching staff (if not Wilks) will probably cut Shaq and after looking over the tape, hopefully tmove Chinn back to LB where he's most effective. Running with our current roster, that would leave Woods and probably Franklin(who probably had the 3rd biggest improvement after Brown and Luvu) as our safeties. 3 moves ..3 upgrades. Chinn and Luvu playing next to each other would be my goal. Which would leave the only glaring holes on Defense at DE opposite Burns and DT opposite Brown.

That actually makes too much sense. I never really thought about it... my version is much more intriguing lol. Valid point.

Speaking of kicking ... I was surprised to see that Ickey wasn't included in the All Rookie Team... but thats Pro Football Focus business.

One could argue ..did it crash or is it coincidence that three of the astronauts that were on that shuttle have identical twins with different first names. And the others are still alive apparently..just older. Same names... teaching at universities. I wasn't even a year old but the story behind it is Wild. P.S.. I like Eddie ...but do we let Zane walk in favor of him?

I'm thinking they'll draft a center regardless in the 2nd or 3rd. A guy for Boze to mentor and groom like he did with Mays. Iirc, Boze only missed a handful of games his entire career so if he stays I think we target an interchangeable OG/OC like Steve Avila out of Oregon. I would definitely be ok with taking a flyer on that guy if he's still on the board in the 3rd.

I would invest another draft pick in the line... undoubtedly Keep your strengths your strengths ... I see we signed Deonte Brown back ... hopefully he gets his weight and mind right and becomes a factor. I like how we attacked the offensive line position this offseason. Moton, BC, Ickey, Corbett(after preseason), Cade, Boze (Top priority to extend). Why not throw a couple more names in there for insurance and competition.

This.... + Depends on the coaching staff. If Wilks stays then Shaq is restructured imho. With Wilks we'd have a higher retention rate of players....basically same roster with a handful of FA's and picks. With a new HC...nothing is off the table. Except for Burns.

Our biggest need at CB is the need for them to stay healthy for the healthy. Donte & Horn are enough to win with. CJ and Taylor Jr are #3/4 at best. Our biggest need on D is probably DE. Improving the pressure improves every other position. L Burns is damn good..he's a force just not a constant force. He disappears at times. DT beside Brown is also a need. Depends on the staff we hire. Are we a 4-3 or a 3-4 mainly?. They might not keep Chinn at safety. Sidenote: I think Shaq will be a cap casualty.... Which makes MLB a need. Then you have the QB problem to deal with. Also the RB position unless your running with Chubba as the #1. Also have to address either the WR or TE position.... Restructure that contract Ian should have never received. Dunno where we stand with the cap situation in realtime but last I checked it was -3 million. We lost 5 times on 1 trade. Lost by signing Henderson... adding his contract to the books...losing our draft pick...losing our best receiving TE since Olsen...which probably created a future lane to offering Thomas that ridiculous contract. Then you have today. We are obviously still losing from that one move.

Soooooo... If Wilks is retained, anyone think he keeps McAdoo on this staff? Only place I'd be somewhat happy with his input would be in a consultant role. Other than his eye for QB talent I'm hard pressed to find any reason to keep him around.

I like the idea ...hell I like the man. BUT I think we need all new everything... staff included... it's only a few coaches I'd like to retain... Al H., Tabor, Campen, and even Wilks. Basically every assistant we knew would be worth a damn when they were hired (minus McAdoo). Get rid of the Baylor staff and get a new OC in here. I think if he's retained he'll likely keep everyone in the building. Unless they decide to leave for Nebraska. That said, after the turmoil in the building, losing your best player and a constant QB carousel, with a 8 or 9 win record he should be given a 1 year contract imo. Rhule led us to 11 wins in 3 years... Wilks is @ 3 and will most likely hit half(at minimum), of Rhule's total in 3/4 of one year. We'll see.

Bro I dont think anything or anyone can convince me Henderson should ever be a starting cb.

Georgia just happens to supremely talented at the TE position. Bowers is definitely the best one though. And will probably be a first rounder in '24. Gilbert and Washington are about tied in my book... with Gilbert having more talent and Washington having the higher ceiling. Both underutilized.That said ... I wouldn't be suprised if one of those two (Gilbert) are still on the board in the 3rd-4th (off field concerns, "alleged" Kelvin Benjamin habits). For sure Mayer is going first BUT my personal target for this team and also the player that I think is going to drive his stock up most post combine...... Jaheim Bell

Sam Franklin... low key becoming a beast on ST. If you would have asked me b4 this game though I would've never suggested he see playing time. But yesterday he made a couple of plays that caught my attention. Luvu and Woods are two players I'm glad we locked up for more than a year. I love the constant communication I see on defense. Barno though.... he's a project but I'd keep him around. Get that man a personal chef and lock him in the weight room. For where he was picked...if yesterday is as any early indication...I'm liking the returns.

That's Henderson-ish. From the looks of it though, it didnt matter who covered Robinson. Dude was catching everything anywhere near his direction.

Indeed, him and Tabor. I wouldnt mind having Wilks back as one of the DB coaches either. I suspected Campen played a role in the Bozeman signing, same goes for Corbett.