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The cool thing as well is this staff seems to derive from a few great modern NFL units: Harbaugh/Fangio's early 2010's Niners (NFC Champs, lost SB) Sean McVay/Staley/O'Connell Rams (multiple NFC Champs, lost & won SBs) and of course the Pederson/Reich/Schwartz Eagles (Won SB) These guys have quality history, this by all means should be a quality team. Hard to believe these guys can't coach up the team we already have. Doesn't factor in who we will even bring in at QB yet. Exciting stuff.

Right? Evero w/Dom vs. Brown w/Caldwell & Staley We not only we got both of them, but they know each other from peak McVay Rams. I can see their weekly dynamic & practices hitting right off the bat and is really fascinating. The concepts both are bringing are the top trending and at league forefront right now. You've got aspects of LAR (the non-QB depleted version), Detroit & Philly on offense Shades of Fangio on defense. If we can find a QB to carry this with just a few more weapons, this could be fun.

DEFENSE A variation of a two-high shell is very likely, whether be more of a hybrid 4-3 or a base 3-4. OFFENSE Looking at the philosophies and where Brown, Staley and Reich bring...physical & agile RBs, more than 1 home run hitting WR, and a good TE. With Staley, Brown & Reich, there will be elements of what Jamaal Williams & the late season surge of Akers did on the ground. Physical but not a slow burn. Some spread and RPO concepts but not too much. Just thinking about this makes me giddy at the prospect of a Stroud in this offense.

LOVE the part about out matching the defense from a physical standpoint. "Kill the defense" sounds like a fun philosophy.

Thought this was thread worthy since questions keep coming up and the main OC thread is pretty large. Jordan Rodrigue, who many should remember well from her time here, has been a Rams reporter for a few years so has some great info on both sides here. Sidebar: Usually when I link the Athletic, have to remind people it's like $1/mth if you wanna subscribe. It's totally worth it IMO. https://theathletic.com/4222452/2023/02/18/panthers-offensive-coordinator-thomas-brown/ What does Thomas Brown bring? On what his experience working with McVay could bring in: Some more... Between Brown & Evero, we have a really cool staff in place on both sides of the ball. Capers guiding Evero, Caldwll guiding Brown with Reich leading the ship. I wouldn't look past how critical Tabor is. And Reich lived true to his word--really no experience with either Evero or Brown. Really going outside the box for the up and comers.

The Jordan Rodrigue tweet about this is awesome to hear. Both sides are fired up and ready to rock. She covers the Rams but was with us forever, I imagine she has some great intel to all of this. This staff is legit.

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.