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If Wilks can pull off a Flores DC / Lafleur OC combo I’m good to go.

I had the exact same thought. This might be our best chance to not overpay but still get our QB (Stroud).

I think pick 5 (Seahawks) is the likeliest trade for us if the QB we want is there. Stroud might be there if Young and Lewis are top two QBs taken. Anderson and Carter feels like top four locks as well. I also think Colts will trade with Chicago for the first overall pick. But just guessing at this point.

From what I understand first round interviews will take place this week and the next.

In the comments it was fairly obvious that her being a woman made it worse, but that is not true for everyone, so that is fair. But again, the owners being part of the process is standard and shouldn’t be a surprise. Nowhere does it say that no football people (GM etc.) are part of the process.

That would be a very strong plan, I’d be all in tbh.

What a bunch of sad people. Upset that the owners of the team will be part of the interview panel. And (gasp), one of them is a woman.

Agree. That would be the most important thing for one of these young OCs. How do you plan to build your staff? Are you bringing in any previous HCs for help etc. If they have that, there is a clear path to success.

Seems like a very solid group overall. The only one potentially missing is the Seahawks OC. Uphill climb for Wilks as the only defensive coach. Could be really good to pair up Caldwell with one of the young guys. I think that’s why they are interviewing him. Not sure there is a role called “first time head coach support / assistant head coach”, but that would be a good one.

Didn’t know, that makes sense

So Jalen Carter is supposed to be in contention for #1 pick overall. I didn’t notice him against Ohio State, haven’t seen him today. Am I missing something?

Hiring an agency to help out would give you the exact same line-up of coaches. It is not a mystery who the top available coaches are. Three years ago they would have suggested Rhule as well. This is why you hire a good GM and assistant GM. It should be their job to find a HC.

Didn’t Mariucci take over, or was that just a different thing?

Well she is the co-owner of the team, so it makes a lot of sense.

I think it is a good thing. She wouldn’t hesitate to call Dave out if needed. I think she wants to make sure the whole Rhule thing doesn’t happen again.

My favorite is people saying they are stupid to win. Of course the players try their best. I would have preferred a loss, but you can’t blame the players for winning. Weird stuff.

What’s the scenario? I’m intrigued

I’m one of the few that actually like both of them I guess lol. Good start to the interview cycle. I think we will interview a fairly large number of candidates, so no need to freak out. Why wouldn’t we interview them? You always learn something. Also, if we hire on of the young somewhat inexperienced OCs, it would be great to have a very experienced former HC as an OC under him. I think this is part of this as well. And that is a smart thing!

I’m guessing here, but I don’t think Tepper wants another coach demanding full control. And I agree with that. The list of demands from Jim is probably pretty long. Also, based on last years interview oddness with the Vikes, something just doesn’t feel right about this.

Can he block or is he purely a receiver?

I’ve never said you can’t replace his value, I don’t disagree there. But I don’t agree that it is easy and cheap to find another 12 sack DE.

I think Brown would be a great DE in a 3-4 as well. Would like to see us move that direction if possible.

I was trying to be super sarcastic in my post. In real life it is very hard to replace him.

I think you are missing the point. It is super easy to replace Burns. You can easily draft an equivalent player in the end of the first round, it is essentially guaranteed. I’m myself shocked that more teams don’t draft his level of player in the end of the first round as they are available all the time. Or you can sign a FA really cheap to replace him, they are also readily available. This is super easy, yet few teams do it, it is really confusing.

Got you. I’ve seen people high on Ryans so I was curious to why.