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Route running, quickness, and separation should be the top traits when filtering WR prospects this year. Big fan of McMillan (WAS) and Mitchell (TEX) with that in mind. No more larger guys with highlight reel catches.

Fitterer told us as much that’s what he did, multiple times in interviews. He was just really really really really bad at it.

Yeah between him Downs, & Pierce, it’s a good setup for Richardson. No extension for Pittman yet so he’s hitting FA if I recall.

I'd do what I can to sign Michael Pittman. I think he's the optimal target this FA. Not Higgins. Not Gabe Davis. Not a 28 y/o+ trade target to waste more capital on. He's got the age, speed, size, downfield ability, and most importantly, is proven at this point. Ideal WR Route: Pittman & draft picks this year that don't have a curve to hit w/route running & gaining separation (Adonai Mitchell, McMillan, Corley, etc.)

With how frustrated he reportedly was in BUF, lord knows he’d go crazy here. Best suited for a team that can get him volume no questions asked.

The Ringer did a dynamic ranking system this past year for the 32 starters w/a bunch of different metrics. Bryce was ahead of 10 in arm talent (#22): Purdy, Rudolph, Stidham, Minshew, O'Connell, Browning, Heinicke, Devito, Mullens, & Zappe. Only one of those guys was the undisputed "starter" going into the season, being Purdy. Other notables for Bryce: 32nd in YPA 31st in EPA/PLAY (Which is good at measuring clean pocket work) 31st in success rate 23rd in Comp % Over Expected https://nflrankings.theringer.com/qb-rankings

Rhule: "Look, well you see...[5 minutes of talking]...and that's why, at the end of the day, it's all about the process" Reich: "*Gurgle/Cough...[5 minutes of talking]...I'm sorry what was the question?"

No doubt we're numb and have zero expectations. Only one way to go at this point. With these interviews, it's just exposure more than anything, not really learning a ton. But what I will say... Rhule was a used car salesman to a tee. Frank spoke a lot without saying much. Rambling non-answers with a bunch of platitudes. This guy doesn't seem as annoying. He's got energy and doesn't trail off at least haha

A little fluff for your Friday morning How he ended the interview: "Keep Pounding"

You have to get him operating from the gun with rhythm. Keep him comfortable with a good running game and calling mesh concepts, hitting shallow crosses with YAC type guys. Then that should open things up hopefully. What you can’t do is put him on an island so to speak, in a shallow pocket needing to play the middle of the field. Thats not him. He doesn’t play the middle. On the flip side, problem was last year, it was all of these out routes and the quick slants to Thielen (that he still plays well). But it didn’t spread a defense out so it became super beatable and readable. Especially with a mid to bad running game. Last year’s construction and scheme was an abomination. I’ll be interested to see how he does with more quick hitters and plays designed to isolate or open the field up with a new skill personnel.

"YAC King" Corley sounds to be translating in a new environment. Strong route running and a YAC guy. That's pretty in line with our needs. I'm not interested in falling for pretty catches or 10.0 RAC style athleticism at WR this year. Give me route running, blocking, and speed. Elsewhere, Quinyon Mitchell at CB sounds to be having the best week of any prospect along with that Center Johnson.

Realistically, he’s ranked probably around 25-27th of 32 starters in arm strength. Nothing to hide from, great play can outweigh it.

Brugler reported Legette has been having a lot of trouble and is definitely a faller so far.

Spencer and Kirskey are still here. Survived Rhule and Reich leading the college scouting front. Still a bit of a concern given the results these past few years. But what do I know ha

Competent people from successful organizations? What is this madness?

I will say, those dudes are all looking and sounding solid for the wear and tear they put their bodies through for this franchise. J Stew, Luke, Rucker, Moose, those guys were something else for us.

Pirate's Booty fluffy

Looks like each video breaks down 1 media/practice/interview per. Props to the guy for trying to sift through this stuff and see what type of coach he is. But they're not long vids. Checked out parts 2 & 3. they're both around 3-4 minutes each - it's of him at practice. He definitely reminds me of a McVay-type in this respect. He runs with the play while amping and critiquing guys, then good side banter. Seems thoughtful and energetic. It's going to be different but I think in a good way for the guys who've been used to Ron, Rhule, & Frank. Lightyears different.

This is cool. On top of Jake, Luke and Gross being part of the gameday crews, this type of stuff is gold. A bit fluffy, but having all these guys stay around and build a community of ex-players is good to see. Helps really build a long lasting culture. See...they can do fun things haha.

Saw this on the WFT reddit -- "We should take a gap year" "All in on this. Let's just take a year off, rebrand, new stadium, and wait for the next coaching cycle. Would be a year of no anxiety for us lmao."

Great potential hire for Seattle. Washington erhhh...

At the end of the day, pass rushers are one of the most valued assets in the league after QB. That being said, I can't imagine he wants to be here, reports aside. If he really did, something would have been worked out last July when we gave him the initial offer to jumpstart talks. There's plenty of teams willing to pay for his services. 3 paths here (correct me if you think I'm wrong): The Peppers: He doesn't sign a deal, we don't tag him, he signs elsewhere, we receive comps (hopefully, eventually) The Trade: He doesn't sign a deal, we tag him, we trade him at some point The Unlikely: He signs/stays on with a new contract I feel like we just have to do what we can to get something in return. It will probably end up a 2nd/4th type combo.

First off-He simply needs to unrattle himself. Get comfortable in the mud. If you're going to play non-traditional back there when you drop, then get used to the discomfort in an NFL muddy pocket. Most importantly- He needs to get disciplined in the pocket. And he can figure that out however he wants to. I've accepted he has his own dropback, the Jim Furyk-swing of dropbacks. I just don't see him changing to have a more by-the-book technique. Whatever he does though, his drops need to be in sync with the playbook and he needs to consistently plant and get it properly timed with routes. He becomes his best self out of structure, on the move. But he still needs to be a better version of himself in the pocket. To that point--the timing being off and the velocity lost on throws are the two biggest issues that come from his pocket problems. It's a rookie curve you'll see from time to time, they aren't adding the layer of nuance to match their drop to the timing of their primary. So I hope he figures that out and doesn't look like a mini-Josh Rosen again. At least give us rookie Tua. People compare them, but rookie Tua had a 1.0 yard better YPA, 64% completions, 47.7% success rate, adjusted 17 game stats would've been 3,000+ yards, 18 pass TDs, 8 INTs. Bryce just had a 59%, 36.5% success rate..we know the rest. His YPA can only go up as it was top-3 lowest all time for a season long starting QB. In short-I would love for him to show enough where we don't have this "It's all the OL/It's all the WRs" banter because it all looks so bad. Time to step this sh*t up.

Damn, I was thinking that was Ving Rhames haha I do the same with Josh Duhamel and Timothy Olyphant