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I don't think Chin ever becomes a fulltime LB, more of a hybrid/big nickel guy. I think a lot of people are picturing Luvu as OLB instead of a ILB in this system. If that happens, ILB would become a need.

Hey now, let's leave politics in the tinderbox. LOL

I think we should take a mid to late round OL/DL guy every draft. Mays and McCall both contributed last year. I also think that we re-sign Erving before all is said and done, and hope he never has to start. He is a decent backup swing tackle.

I think we have to hit on a couple of defensive players to make a playoff run. We've already addressed the offensive side so much. TE and WR are certainly areas that could benefit from a young playmaker, and if the right guy drops, I have no issue picking one, but I would prefer D.

QB obviously. After that I have our needs as CB, Edge (2nd only because of the quality FA's still out there. I think we sign 1 pre-draft), ILB. If we can get a day 1 starter at 39 in either of those 3 positions, I'm stoked. With our 3rd pick we should be able to land a talented NT or TE (deep draft), or even a WR. I think that Fitterer is likely to trade up into the low 80's to gran one of these.

The more I think about it, the more CB becomes our biggest need at 39 IMO. $14 is insane for Henderson, who has never shown himself as a starter. Add in Horn and Jackson's propensity for injury, and it outweighs pass rusher, LB and WR. EDIT: as long as we don't reach! We need to nail that pick since we gave up #1 next year.

There's a lot of discussion in that blurb about Stroud being football smart and reading the defense. He may not be as intelligent as Young, but it's not like he's a dumbass. Add that to his size and accuracy and it's a no brainer IMO.

In this conference... very likely.

Do not say "process" around here, it's forbidden!

And yet he was one of only 4 safeties that wasn't scored on last year. Interesting fact. BTW, I still agree that he's best when closer to the line.

Also worth noting that he's been talking to Coach Cooley, the CB/secondary coach about his role, not the LB or safeties coaches. He's not going to be sitting on the bench, they'll figure out how to get him on the field.

I think this was the first time I've seen him in a sit down interview, not post game. Smart, well put together guy. We better figure out a way to keep him. FWIW the franchise tag for a safety is $6.5 less than a LB; just saying.

The last Mock I saw had him available at 39. I would not be sad at all if we picked him up.

viva la mexico!

I wish that they sold that poo by the quart.

Powerful but inaccurate... the nickname fits!

Yeah that’s interesting, must have been a Rhule guy I wouldn't read too much into it. Smith is a small slot receiver that we picked up at the end of round 6. With Theilen coming onboard, Shi's touches are definitely going to be limited. He's not exactly going to challenge Theilen for a starting role. TMJ and Shenault were both second round guys that we all expect more from. With Theilen at slot and Chark taking the top off of defenses, these 2 are fighting to be the other guy (however you want to refer to that position as, not trying to reopen THAT can of worms). I assume that there will be a rookie or another FA brought into that competition as well.

In Tepper's defense, Rhule was being wooed by several NFL teams. He wasn't the only one that was fooled by Rhule's college success. Now, giving him total control was obviously a screwup, but I assume that was the only was to land him; let him control "the process". I hate that we did it, but at the time I was stoked that Tep got him and Joe Brady. Hind sight is a sonofabitch.

Granted, Cowherd is an idiot and will say anything to get clicks. But, everything he said about Reich's ability to coax talent out of mediocre QB's is well documented. Also, I really think that both Young and Stroud will end up having productive careers in the NFL.

Actual footage of ATL shittin the bed.

Considering my content is 90% smart-ass comments and inappropriate gifs, I'm glad my girls aren't on here.

He's the guy I want. You have to assume we're at least asking about him.