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I definitely think Fitterer has some great qualities as GM. I remember hints last year he was more involved since Rhule was on the hot seat. And behold, we reworked the OL and got it squared away for the first time since double trouble. Like anyone, he's had misses (Ian Thomas, Corral trade capital, etc.), but he definitely has an eye and whatever they've done, the contracts/negotiations have been nicely structured this offseason. A good blend of enough of a gamble, but no detrimental overpays. We are officially in a healthy cap situation with it only opening up more for great opportunities to put studs around Bryce or CJ. It feels like we've got a ways to climb, but we're climbing, no longer falling.

Both Bryce & CJ are just smooth in their own ways. Finesse, cool calm & collected, and they just know how to lead the ball down field. I honestly feel better about BOTH of them compared to any prospect in a while. Funny thing is this is the time when things get more under the microscope and you tend to see all the potential issues. Happened in evals for guys like Herbert, Tua, Pickett, with many wanting us to stay far away. I've got none of that with these two. The more I look, the more I like. They are sniper rifles relative to Levis' sawed-off shotgun.

Things are gonna feel so different this year. Ushering in a completely new era. Every skill spot has a new guy and it’s not even draft time. New unis forthcoming. New staff. So fresh so clean

Perfect time, get options from a few firms. Keep it simple. Don’t go full Jacksonville, just touch ups.

For the base looks, I think Chinn may honestly be fine at S. He’s a unique guy but don’t thing we need to run him away entirely from S especially when we have Cover 1 deployed, he’s pretty ideal for the robber assignments coming ip to the box from deep. Thing is you want to Disguise that and playing him perceived back could be a tell. The short being, there may be times we just should play him deep to keep offenses guessing. He’ll be that big nickel a good majority of the time otherwise. Luvu can rotate in and outside, think they even mentioned that. That’s where I think AA from NW comes in as a perfect fit (would be @39) for the other true EDGE that can rush and run defend.

The more I'm force-diving on Young, the more I really like. If he is an exception to the norm re:size, you could really get someone special. I just feel all around soundness to him. Mentally, maturity, game, he plays as smooth as butter. Honestly, both of them have the mentality I like in QBs. More chill, even keel demeanor with the helmet off, but attractors/people magnets. They just seem grounded and ahead of where so many are from a maturity standpoint. Some of the best have been just that. Stroud is definitely more on the religious side, but to each their own.

First play here is reminiscent of Stroud to MH Jr

There's some promising ones. I think Sam LaPorta could end up being the best TE to come out of the class. Luke Schoonmaker, Tyler Kraft, & Josh Whyle would all be upgrades over Thomas and be potential future starters. Reich has deployed multiple TEs, even when the Eagles had Ertz (w/Burton). Could definitely see this happening in R3-5.

I'd suggest looking at: BJ Ojulari Ade Adebawore Felix Anudike-Uzomah Drew Sanders

Well this has been fun

Both are opportunities for a staff with job security but no future at the position to mold.

You're either a fan or not. You can like both, you can like one, you can like none. It is what it is.

I heard from a bird there he is a topic of heavy conversation but there's no consensus. And some aren't fans. That being said, therein lies the interest and intent to study him hard.

It's like watching a guy slice the irons at a range but gets better as he moves up. He's all woods, no irons (yet)

That's my biggest takeaway. The microscope is now on, no awful OL to work behind. He just doesn't seem to be able to say, hey, I'm putting this right there. Even on the short ones. That being said, you can learn to control the traits.

Splooging a bazooka.

If someone can help correct the short stuff and get his mind & arm in sync, could be a similar outcome. The tools are apparent. The man is built for the game.

I'm just live chatting, yep, they're back in there getting all handsy

Deep balls were a A, short and intermediates were a C. A lot more misses than you'd like to see. Out routes and overs were simply not accurate and very inconsistent placement wise. That's without an opposing defense in your face.

McCown & Reich quick hug and walk away, no chatter with the staff.

Wobbly today.

It is what it is. It's clear he does not have as much control or finese. Tools wise are great. Okay, some beautiful deep ones now.

Back on track to end the redzone drills. 2 nice throws.

Oh my lord...that footwork and throw was hideous. I may have to turn this off. He is really hurting

This is rough as hell right now