Bear Hands

I sometimes wish that Tepper did a big uni and logo refresh when he bought the team so that everything was preserved from the better times. Those times of mediocrity and the occasional playoff run.

I'd prefer going after a guy who is somewhat of a more known commodity, even if the ceiling isn't anything notable. Could realistically see us going with Stidham, Lock, or Rush type and letting a rookie (R1-2) sit.

Gotta think his head was thinking about the insane hit that could've happened if that grabbed that. This game is turning fast on NYJ

We're setting him up for some easy yards, but he's putting out good effort and doesn't look out of his depth. Had a few more rookie speedbumps at times with blocking assignments, but he doesn't look terrible. Speaking of TEs - Ian Thomas, that dude, that dude can go.

Yeah, that was one of the lesser talented defenses in the league and an offense with Marcus Mariota (It was only 10-0 when he came in) and we lost 40-7. That was like really really really bad.

I don't think I've ever disliked a player more based on lack of ability to make an impact than Ian Thomas. This is his seventh year here. 7!!!!

He didn't want to be here.

Good stop. Small victories lol

Oh my god...stahp.

Time to try out Plummer.

Score!

GB/HOU and DET/MIN both pretty fun games.

Finding the guys in that good tier that just need a bit of tapping into is key. No matter the position, we haven’t been able to land the Tuli, Brents, Byron Young, Kobie Turner, T Stevenson’s of the world. We keep just missing in that and zeroing in on certain types at that lovely WR spot. That BC kid Donavan Ez-something is another in that mold who could be blooming.

Problem is I don’t think this EDGE class has anyone top-15 worthy. The higher touted guys have been banged up and underperforming. Makes me hope we can crank out some wins and develop our young guys a bit. If you put this edge group with last few years, I don’t think any touch Verse/Latu/Turner as prospects. They kind of fall into that Chop Robinson/Will McDonald type tier. None of the guys are that well rounded and none are real pass disrupters. if we don’t go QB, IDL or DB may be our best bet in considering the talent at the top of this class.

That is one generous list. I think there's three tops 1st round talents at QB in this class and that's being kind - Sanders, Nuss, & Ward (maybe) Then the rest are mid round talents that are simply teasing at times like a lot of these kids do every year. People think they'll be higher draft picks and they settle into 4th-UDFA. I think McCord & Rourke are interesting. Allar has room to grow/I see returning. Milroe, Ewers and Beck aren't that good - I just don't see much. Honestly, it's not a good class at the top for any position. This is one of the least exciting draft classes in forever. OL and DL talent are lacking true impact guys, DBs are aight...it's really the 2 WRs, Graham, & a few others.

Are we being reactive again?

I’ll admit - totally mixed, Nixed, him up with another from the 2023 evals. Rescinded.

I honestly think we could still crank out a few wins. Gut tells me we end up highest 4, lowest 7ish. Browns, Raiders, Titans, & dare I say the Saints look set up for death spirals meanwhile we’re still playing tough. And the Jags and Pats aren’t too hot.

I mean they’re down let’s see…their QB, WR1, WR2, OT, C, G, it’s a bit of a disaster.

If there is a guy available in that potential perennial all-pro tier at his position, you probably take him… but I’m game for another roll of the dice at QB looking at this overall class. The draft isn’t the most impressive on the lines unfortunately. Some good WRs, but it’s a mixed bag of high firsts. So yeah, if it makes sense, why not. But agree that the focus is on building a team without mortgaging any future assets. Either land a guy you want (at any position) or accrue assets via trade.

Broncos D is strong - that Zach Allen kid is going wild this year. And Nix…gotta say he’s looking more comfortable by the week. And it’s not like they’ve been some super running team. Dual threat, monster arm, he’s just being smart after his shaky start this season. Really like what I’m seeing. If they can continue to figure out this offense, could be a promising squad next year. Heck, could end up a WC.

I honestly forgot he was gone - thought he was just inactive or hiding behind Coker and Mingo.

Oof

I love the Cooper fit in Buffalo. He’s going to eat for Allen and help Coleman out.