Bear Hands

So it seems Reich has an eye for guys with NFL futures but this time, stepped out of his wheelhouse to get some more assistants and consultants. Seems he's learned some lessons and is building on that.

In Indy: https://www.colts.com/news/indianapolis-colts-finalize-2018-coaching-staff-20394484 Notables: Jonathan Gannon - Cards HC Nick Sirriani - Eagles HC Matt Eberflus - Bears HC Bubba Ventrone - Highly regarded Marcus Brady - now w/Eagles - Has been tight with Nick & Frank for a while. Was one of the first to get the short end of the stick with the whole Irsay meddling. Kevin Patullo - now w/Eagles Had Robert Mathis as a defensive consultant -- The rest were positional guys that had anywhere from 5-13 years experience, but no well known types Not even close to the overall experience of this staff. Seems to have really pulled out all the stops with Tepper's resources.

Carr to NYJ instead of NO opens a ton of possibilities up. I think he wants to get out of the AFC though. Could see something like this shaking out: Rodgers-NYJ Love-GB Carr-NO Lamar-ATL Jimmy G-TB That would put us in a pickle because remaining QB needy teams are ahead of us in the draft: HOU, IND, & LVR. This is going to be hella-interesting.

The Athletic had a gag about it. No psychedelics this year to aid the experience, it's a pure off-the-grid mindfulness retreat to prepare himself for the Jets lol

Yeah this all really hinges on Rodgers wilderness retreat.

Every year has the Clelin Ferrell, Andrew Thomas, Stingley, Solomon Thomas types who has solid R1 grades on publications and then climbs to the top come pick time. This year, I’m thinking that’s Broderick Jones and Devon Witherspoon.

He doesn't sound ready to make his own thing yet.

Brugler's rankings are interesting (and he usually has scout intel). As many TEs as WRs in the top 30: https://theathletic.com/4185491/2023/02/14/nfl-draft-2023-top-100-players-dane-brugler/ 20. Jordan Addison WR 22. Jalin Hyatt WR 24. Michael Mayer TE 25. Quentin Johnston WR 26. Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR 27. Luke Musgrave TE 29. Darnell Washington TE 30. Dalton Kincaid TE

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He coached Derrick Hall (LB/EDGE) out of Auburn; could be a prospect to keep an eye on. Large, athletic run defender. High motor.

We've got cousins in the house (ahem I can't read--Uncle)

Usually has good intel as well.

Yeah he’s definitely got the talent but he has some limitations—will make it hard to battle against a lot of the better outside CBs. Perfect for a system that clears space in the middle of the field as a higher volume slot guy. Could surprise but I personally only see 3-4 WRs R1, and it’s Addison, Zay, S-N & Johnston. Downs and Dell are in the next tier. Some limitations but will be impactful and depending on the scheme, really damn good. Rice and Iosivas both seem super interesting. Not the best class but I think there’s really good prospects scattered throughout. Quentin and Hyatt make me the most nervous for the higher picks.

Thomas Brown come on down!! Could get the word tomorrow. Exciting.

I agree this is an overall weaker draft. Some of the better RB and TEs groups I've seen in a while. EDGE & DL is good, buuuut the OL, LB, WR, & a few others leave a lot to be desired. Not particularly deep at QB, IOL, OT, WR, LB, 4-3 DEs

Yeah exactly what I'm saying

I would. This draft is immensely talented at running back and LOADED. Probably the best position group in the draft ahead of TE. There's arguably 10+ potential starters in it: Bijan Robinson Zach Charbonnet Jahmyr Gibbs Devon Achane (This kid is going to be awesome) Tyjae Spears (Probably my favorite prospect overall in the draft) Israel Abanikanda Roschon Johnson Chase Brown Dewayne McBride It's seriously an awesome class. All of those guys are instant impacts.

Oh for sure, not suggesting otherwise.

I'm game to see what Corral has. Especially with a team that has adequate coaching and a solid, modern scheme to learn. He hasn't been asked to take in a lot as a QB (Ole Miss RPO heaven & got quickly shelved by Rhule), so I imagine there's going to be a ton for him to digest within Reich's playbook and learning pro nuances. No one really knows how well he'll mesh and fold into the system so that's the big toss up at this point. I imagine we'll get hints during the summer as the team is coming together and going through camp. I don't think he's going anywhere but I don't think they're banking on him either. Would love to see him at least secure the backup role regardless of the QB that comes in.

I'm sure some people think that given our history at the position but imagine most will fall in line if we wind up with Levis or AR. I honestly can't tell if it's more people wanting Young/Stroud at all costs or simply wanting to avoid Levis/AR at all costs. In my view, avoiding Levis is one of the most consistent themes in the fanbase in addition to the Stroud/Young trade up. Funny thing is picking Levis could be the most likely scenario whether we like it or not. I think a team could play him out of the gate, simply not the case with AR. Elsewhere, Carr is the only non-draft option that's not a single-season stitch (which just doesn't seem to be the angle) I'd bank on our next QB being one of 4 choices: Carr, Young, Stroud, or Levis. Hard seeing anything else, highly doubt Jackson happens. The only other scenario I could see is AR with Brissett/Heinicke/etc to start at first/until he's deemed ready. But that could get messy for a new staff. I also highly doubt Corral is even QB2 on our depth chart, his long shot for that is if we do land Carr. My 2 cents

Well yeah, semantics wise, we can say "taking a shot" is basically using a draft pick. It's commonly being used in the context of taking the risk, grabbing your balls and nose, and jumping two feet in for a crazy trade.

And historically, trades for #1 have happened before draft day. 49ers were a rare case of doing it prior not for the top spot. But I doubt that happens again unless it's another draft with such an obvious locked in top pick & the team at 1 isn't moving (Trevor-JAX).

I don't understand what you're getting at. If it's #1, it's going for the top guy on the board, regardless of fan A, fan B, it's the team's top option.