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It will be very fun to compare this to Bryce tomorrow. The only time I've seen Frank smile like THAT so far was laughing at David Newton's questions. That's a high mark. The time wasters this time of year are just *chef's kiss

The way that CJ is always putting his faith out in front is an instant hard-on for Reich. Factor in that he aligns with pretty much every measurable Reich's tendencies at QB have shown, it's hard to think he's not the one. Accuracy, Arm, Alpha, Appaloosa. I'm going to have to see some similar gushing on their end tomorrow for Bryce to really be sold on them having convictions with multiple guys. They're excitement for Stroud was not well contained lol.

CJ should consider losing the Ivan Ooze situation below the boca, but otherwise, I'm sold.

Nice. Seemed like a solid all around solid session; nothing too splashy. I like not needing to see some "extra" or viral come out of it, other than our staff gushing over him lol. Contain your excitement Josh!

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I'm actually fine it was DJ. People may pan not trading Burns, whatever, but a plus-starter on the defensive front is critical to success. WRs can be more readily found. Not saying it's easy, nothing is easy to come by in this league.

Nice. Yep, looks like nfldraftbuzz for them all

This does Levis no favors. Yikes. I also foresee lively Hooker conversation ahead as he's much more in line with Stroud and Young at the top than Richardson or WL with these metrics.

I probably phrased that wrong. If they view them equally and can't see discernible reasons why one is above the other, and Houston comes calling with pick 33, heck or even 65, you're still getting your guy and netting another top pick. That huge value back. Not saying that's the reality but it's possible.

I feel that Fitterer gives off a much more "I can negotiate with this guy" feel than some of the other GMs around the league. I sense he's the type that can gain leverage and get a favorable deal without the other side knowing yet. Poles is young, inexperienced, there's going to be speedbumps in Chicago. Them getting DJ Moore and a few future picks doesn't help as much as they think. Herbert, Foreman, DJ, Mooney, Claypool is above avg on paper, but could unravel very quick, especially if the line doesn't hold up.

I think it's fair to say we're very high on both Young & Stroud, but if Houston gave enough for #1, we'd have no problem with a swap. That's the case if we really feel like it's a 1A/B situation and not 1/2.

I almost feel like there's an oversell to the idea we're enamored with both Bryce and Stroud. And that information spreading around for what appears to be a super tightly shut collaborative team here is a tell in itself. The more we look like we could taking Bryce, the more worried Houston gets because their cat is out of the bag. I swear, if we turn this situation into landing a package and swapping with Houston, that will be some impressive work.

Yeah it’s amazing how much too much alcy hits post-35. I don’t understand how some in certain circles do it. My stomach just can’t handle much anymore. Fitter. Happier. More Productive.

At least with Chark, you know when he's disappearing bc he's injured & is a good X receiver when in. Hardman is a see-saw when he's healthy so you don't know when he'll disappear. Also isn't an ideal X, more slot. Bottom line-Chark isn't getting benched, he's getting injured. Hardman has already played himself to the bench in KC post-Hill trade. One wastes a roster spot, the other can get IR'd.

Yeappp. I mean, they're not going to play into others' hands and say they're not for shorties. It's an obvious answer to say we're open & it's about identifying the best player. Just keeps teams guessing. Doesn't mean we're going Bryce.

Will be nice to see how these two are gelling together without Tepper in plain view.

The cliff happened for me around 34. It's small things for a few years and then you're like, oh sh*t why does my back hurt randomly?

To be fair, that's been his role his entire career from when he was second fiddle to Diggs so I don't think there's a misassumption he's coming in as this top-end WR1. He's a really solid receiver with a few years left in the tank.

Potential offense w/these adds, plus some preferred mock dudes: QB: CJ Stroud (1), Andy Dalton RB: Miles Sanders, Roschon Johnson (R4/5), Chuba Hubbard, Raheem Blackshear TE: Hayden Hurst, Luke Schoonmaker (R4), Tommy Tremble WR: Adam Thielen, DJ Chark, TMJ, Josh Downs (R2), Jonathan Mingo (R4/5) *Would like to see someone an EDGE like Byron Young or CB Garrett Williams R3. Or could easily swap Downs/Williams type combo for a BJ Ojulari/Tyler Scott R2 & 3. Our carryovers remaining (bold) are the young guys from Rhule's stink that still have a smidge of potential.

The dude has known how to get open along with sure hands. CJ or Bryce will be super glad to have him

I'll let the contract people configure the contracts. We needed more than just a maybe like Chark or Hardman, and had to probably outbid some contenders for his services. And this path doesn't waste more capital via trade.

As a lake man of a Northern WI and NC origin, I am sure he will find the Carolinas mighty fine. Lots of nice similarities between Minny/SP and Charlotte as well.

We’ve flipped every offensive staff member and skill position player minus Campen this offseason. This team is going to feel so freaking different this year.

Exactly. His skills are hands and getting open early without lightning speed. That's a young QB's best friend right there. Sets us up to find some burners.

Yeah his experience alone on playoff pedigree teams, with top receivers, will help our young guys out tremendously. Instantly a huge veteran presence on the entire offense to help what will be a super young group outside of him, Bozeman, and Hurst.