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Is OLB a concern? We have Burns who's the one absolute lock at OLB. Otherwise, Haynes has done everything asked of him and more, but will admit, his run defense is not good enough to have him opposite Burns. So, MH more situational, a decent snap % is likely. YGM is a solid run defender but if we don't like him for the scheme, are we considering shipping him? Per Frank & Scott, they were clearly eyeing DJ in looking for a solid run defender (with pass rushing upside) taking priority at OLB. Barno flashed last year in limited time, but you're asking a lot of a 6th rounder. I still love his potential, he could stick. I should note, interestingly enough, this was also the weaker spot on Denver's defense last season. So it may take more than one offseason to really find our guy opposite Burns. I can see us rolling with Burns, Haynes, YGM, DJJ, & Barno...but let's not fully discount another add...why?... Post-Draft/Early Summer Movement: Last year, there were 3 trades post draft early May league wise and the FA market was heavy the first two weeks of May with nearly every team jumping back into things. Typically not a Free Agency frenzy zone, but it was busy last year. If this year is similar, Iit will likely pick back up tomorrow as signings will officially not count towards comp pick formula. It's not a for-sure we pounce, I honestly don't expect it, but there are a few major notable guys still on the market: Yannick Ngakoue 6'2 246, 28 years old May not be a household name, but he's a rather balanced pass/run defender that racked up 12 sacks last year for Frank (& eventually Saturday). Given the staff's familiarity, this could either be someone we move on, or we know we don't want/need. After some solid years in JAX he's jumped around so maybe there's more to why he's not signed anywhere. Regardless, I'd keep an eye on him if this defensive staff wants more assurance we're getting decent run defense in place with less rookies. https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/yannick-ngakoue/10703 Leonard Floyd 6'5 240, 30 years old One that we're all likely more familiar with. He's still playing at a high level, played pretty consistently in both pass & run defense last year for LA. Frank Clark 6'3 270, 29 years old Another name many likely know like Floyd that we could make a move on. Is still effective. buuuut.... Overall, let's not get too bummed if we don't sign anyone until preseason comes around, but these are guys we could consider. Regarding the Tight Ends: I am a bit disappointed we didn't come away with one from this class (damn you GB for grabbing Kraft). Really liked Whyle and a few others as well beyond the top-5ish. However, Hurst should be fine and good to go as our starter. With that being said, Tremble is going into a make or break season and I believe is being overlooked in a year he could jump Ian for playing time as a more appropriate TE2 capable of both blocking and receiving. He reminds me of a guy Reich used as a TE2 in Trey Burton, but honestly can be a tad better. I am in no way expecting him to blossom into some star TE, but he has decent talent as a TE2; he was #83 in his draft. Has made more than a few big plays for us in limited time. 95+ passer rating when targeted. Do trades happen? Potential guys on the move: Yetur Gross-Matos - Just doesn't seem to fit. Ian Thomas - He took a pay cut so is more movable, or could basically keep the fort down as a backup to Hurst Matt Corral - Is he worth a 6th/7th? Is his tweet being overblown? Or is he fine staying around and competing with Eason? Some Monday musings. Okay back to work haha

See he's also from Asheville so potentially a Panthers fan. Looks like he definitely brings the pressure, you never know. Throw em' all in this LB pile and see who comes out!

Remember that time Rhule thought he had a playoff team after 3 weeks, traded for Henderson, and proceeded togo 2-12 the remainder of the season? I remember...

I have PFF premium and can back you up: 13 games played in 2021, 9 sacks, 6 hits, 19 hurries 5 games played in 2022, 4 sacks, 4 hits, 10 hurries That's 13 sacks in his last 18 games. You can actually call it 13 in his last 17 as week 1 in 2021 he didn't land one:

Good on them to actually have a BN/Star slot for Chinn on this. LBs as Burns-Luvu-Shaq-Haynes makes sense. Interesting they’re projecting Anderson over Williams at DE.

No doubt you don't know until they play...but from this vantage point, I give it a solid B+ I mean, we landed a franchise QB. We took our fave WR available over the EDGE, CB, OL, & TE talent at 39. That's fine, especially considering only the top-4 WRs were off the board. Mingo has a ton of upside, took WR5. Boldin/AJ Brown type traits. Add another receiver with strong hands and a big wingspan for Young. However, we took the WR at a risk value wise, and instead of seeing a subsequent run on WRs like Downs/Hyatt/etc., the run was on EDGE & DBs. The DJ Johnson pick seems like the elephant in the room. We clearly coveted getting an EDGE once we took Mingo but then many went. Wanted someone with upside for Evero more than looking elsewhere position-wise. And that's who they had over Adebawore, McGuire, Feheko, etc. Once Byron Young went, we made the move as it seems DJ was one of the last EDGE targets we had an eye on R3 and higher. Zavala & Robinson were both great value and strong talent that will have a chance to make an impact. I don't like not capitalizing on the DB, TE and RB talent in this draft but we had limited picks. Mortgaged one, but no future picks. Still have 6 next year w/out our 1st.

Yeah both him and DJ Johnson were 3rd-4th round projections depending on the site/analyst pre-draft. Their selections may be a surprise to some, but they are warranted. With Jammie, I think there could be something here. DBs can come out of these later rounds more than other positions. Time will tell. I personally think he's a promising late rounder. This dude is fun to watch. Let us not forget, Evero was coaching the Rams secondary for nearly 7 years. The guy knows his DBs and likes the guys that can play the "star" role. That's also why I love Brugler's Pitre comp.

Brugler was hyping this pick today. Excited to see if his sleeper hype on Jammie is warranted.

I’m probably going to be a broken record, but I really feel that Haynes is massively undervalued by the fanbase. As far as I’m concerned, and considering 2022 snap counts, he’s our other starting OLB right now.

I’ve noticed that too. It’s all very odd. So much time investing in drivel that everyone just brushes off bc it’s just simply bonkers takes.

I'd hate to see it, but Bucs could be a league favorite to bottom out for Caleb Williams.

Oh yeah I mean more just value/impact wise not playing style.

UDFA RBs happen more these days. Interested to see how close People’s stacks up to Blacksheer

Landing Wright is basically no different than landing him in the 6th-7th (outside the contract length). Feels just as good as a late rounder in my book. Awesome signings. Really like Peoples as well.

I’m also a fan. He’s a fun dude, his energy is contagious

And I wouldn’t at Al look past us getting a 3-4 LB vet on the market, there’s still nice ones available and we got $$ to still spend

Very much playcalling dependent. Going to be quite interested to see how it unfolds.

It’s not as traditional of being ahead or behind. Denver had 6 DBs and 7 LBs plays 30% snaps and above last year. What we’re going to employ is not what we’re used to.

Some reactions today are just strange in general. The staff is being upfront and explaining their decisions. Saw someone elsewhere claiming a Chinn is our backup “SS”, like wtf? I think many are still used to the 4-3 prototypes that had some hybrid looks and aren’t seeing the 3-4 sub packages that have 5 & 6 DB looks (w/2 NB) that Denver & SF have run. Frank clearly said we have 4 specific types at EDGE to fill. Burns is A, Haynes is being mad overlooked as B, DJ Johnson likely C and YGM battling Barno for D.

I mean that’s straight out of the mouth of Scott and Reich

At the end of the day, it’s the character that’s more questionable than the talent. That’s what doesn’t seem to fit with our org but whatevs; maybe he’s grown and can ball. We’ll see

Barno is a speed rusher with work needed against the run, this is a bull style power rusher strong in run defense. Very different.

2 really great picks today. Robinson was one of the unquestioned leaders for FSU the last 2 seasons. He's fun to watch, definitely has starter potential mid-career and has the NB fit for sub packages where we have 6 DBs.

Rowe, Chinn, & Robinson can all play NB which is critical for Evero's scheme. Particularly because I imagine we'll have plenty of dime looks.

https://www.si.com/college/fsu/football/jammie-robinson-breaks-down-why-mike-norvell-is-turning-around-florida-state