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Put Huey P Newton on the helmet. With his AK.

I read that but didn’t take it as an indictment. Maybe it is. Tbis is what I took heart in seeing.Actual acknowledgement of his inconsistency: "Based on our conversations, his excitement for what we have and where we are and the steps we were able to take last year," Canales said. "But also knowing that moments in different games, it wasn’t our best. Can we be at our best at all times?" D

It certainly is shaping up to be a pivotal year. About effing time.

Imma go with based on his exceptional greenness. There is nothing but upside. Theoretically. If he is a of above average intelligence he should be able to grow. Right now he seems to be on a Wilks type level where there isn’t any real innovation but the leadership thing is strong. There is a place for that. I want more out of him, football wise, but am not really expecting it at this point.

Gonna drop this in here. 1st half is lots of LB eval/analysis clips, some more off the radar names. Middle is Luke. The back half is a ton of geek analytical mixed with promoting Sumer Sports. May not be for everyone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neBltQ3roiw

Yeah except the QB could throw a curve ball they would have to swing at. If he flops this year are they really thinking a T will fix it? They better be thinking a QB will fix it. This is why a proactive OL stance serves our interests. Another variable is that next year, all these QBs might push a lot of great players down the draft order. If somehow QB is covered, it could be good for us.

2 plays in 3 years tell me a short yardage power back is unnecessary. got it covered

I am no oddsmaker but I’d have to guess 50% on Moton making the entire schedule. On the other side, if Walker goes down? We are in rough seas.

DE would be good. Agree on LB, want to agree on WR. Okay…just a general thought… our GM was a high level MLB. Our offensive coaches have WR roots merged with QB coaching. I think we should be expecting each of them to help us identify talent in their wheelhouse a round early. Even two rounds. Morgan ought to be able to look for a linebacker - in particular - and sometimes find, guys who have less hype but actually could sub for the hyped guys and not miss a beat. And you take them later and cheaper. Canales and Idzik, ditto with the WRs. We shouldn’t have to spend crazy assets to have quality on these rookie and lower interest FA deals.

I look at it like get on top of the situation. Stay ahead of it. If it costs you a year of not drafting a starter at number three WR in the first so be it. We need new blood there in 2027 if not 2026, and need to get some OL on rookie deals. At the same time the big picture is considered, we have a QB that has yet to earn an extension and you can go glass half full if you want but he had about half the good games that he needed to have. Fewer, IMO, but the point is he is not a lock to earn an extension. Which would really put next year’s number one in play for QB and take OT off the table. So I think it needs to be on the table this year.

Do it Dave. Let’s have Air Bryce. I wanna see it.

I swear that is about where I am after years of listening to him evaluate the young guys. You want to get get a good WR? Don’t listen to Steve.

We have needed a pounder. Chuba is a good back but not that back.

They were dead on about Mike Sanders.

The fact remains.