Bear Hands

He had a ton of hype when he transferred to Texas Tech but then had some speedbumps there. He's got a good amount of traits. Has a bit of pocket twitchiness, but has proven to hold his own.

I'm saying the team won't, even if some may think moving on should be done. Which results in a similar 2026. And depending on how that goes, we could end up in that type of spot. I just don't see us moving on unless he completely falls out to finish the year.

I'm just leading you to keep typing for no reason lol. I have no point to what I'm saying Scotty. - To the thread-Bryce is very likely getting that 5th year option exercised. And it is nothing to overreact to on the fandom's end. It's not meaning we're giving him a glowing endorsement for the next 4-5 years, it's basically ensuring him we aren't cutting the cord. I just don't see a scenario like the Giants did with Daniel Jones unless Bryce completely falls apart and shows nothing similar to the Falcons or Rams games here on out. It seems like we'll exercise it, see how he shakes out next year with the growing arsenal and defense around him. If he really finds a groove, could see a contract worked out next year. If we implode next season, he will be gone. 2027 is the year we either land a new QB or will know going in we've got Bryce here for quite a few more.

preparation?

plan?

Oh absolutely. There's a spectrum of how heavily it weighs. Teams always keep this in mind when they're building their boards and tier-boxing.

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I think there's positions that are too valuable to a team's makeup that we have a need for and I think should weigh heavily into the pick over pure-BPA. 1. ILB (Huge need) 2. OT (Moton will not last this build, we need his heir and if we're keeping Bryce, this line needs to be the engine) 3. EDGE (Guys are showing promise but if a stud is there, go for him)

I'm not so sure Rico even gets a big contract. He hit the star in mario kart for 3 weeks but has settled a bit. Still pretty impressive but I don't see any team paying a 28 y/o guy a hefty contract beyond 2 years. He's probably looking at max 2 years, 8-9 mil per with an out in the second year. Probably in a BAL/HOU/KC type situation. The only major RB contracts are outliers (CMC/Saquan/Henry)..the top tier backs are in that $11-15 mil annual range. The solid starter/head of committee guys are in that 4-10 mil range. Hubbard is around 8 mil per but we clearly want him around. So you're right, don't see paying both to take up 16 mil combined next season so he'll probably be elsewhere while we have Etienne/Brooks coming in (and maybe another rookie)

We're kind of stuck in the situation. I would brace yourselves for a Cardinals/Jags type path the next few seasons.

We're probably keeping him next year and moving forward with the 5th year option. I really don't see "Competition" with Bryce happening, but I can see us targeting a 4th-7th rounder to compete with a shltty vet for the backup spot. The options just aren't there.

The most basic way to put it: We have a clear path if we can sweep them and they just lose 1 of the 3 other games. They finish 2-3 We finish 3-1 (2 of those wins the sweep) We win the tie-breaker, we're the 4th seed at 10-7 That gets it done. We have to take care of the Saints or else it's pretty much done.

It would make for an awkward environment to just let him ride out the deal so the 5th year makes sense. Especially given the college football landscape. Think QB is going to be a big need regardless of Bryce. If he does end up sucking again, get banged up, or whatever, there's no way in hell we continue with Dalton.

That was his draft assessment largely. People had him as high as LB3 in the class (Brugler) but as low as LB8 depending on how you thought you could coach him. The skills and athleticism are all there, but his awareness and in-game IQ are mid at best. Ton of potential/those guys have bloomed plenty before, but he's been pretty inconsistent. Not every one of these types will be a Navarro Bowman. Thing you wonder is how a guy like him can do if you find a stud to pair him with. If he's got all the traits and a guy to help guide him, it could be a good recipe. A true captain-level ILB is a huge need in the offseason.

Very possible