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His brother did not want him in the AFC--he said that--so if that was a factor, maybe we dodged a bullet. Funny, but an old college teammate who played in the NFL asked me recently, "Name 5 coaches in the NFL you would love to play for" which caused me to think for a while. Based on my learning style and what little I know of the NFL coaches, I responded: 1. John Harbaugh, 2. Mike Vrabel, 3. Mike Tomlin, 4. Demeco Ryans, and 5. Andy Reid. He asked the same question about coaches I would not like to play for, and all I could come up with is 1. Jim Harbaugh and 2. Josh McDaniels. Not sure about the others, but I would have put Bill Bellichick on the list. I heard that the did not like Kevin Stephanski for reasons I do not like in a coach.

I knew to suggest that the 8th overall pick in a draft would have some hidden talent or ability is far fetched--

This exchange was my first thought. And then you could add that Simmons was put on the PS in November to give us depth at LB--called up, and played STs. What did they see to start calling him a S? Did Evero learn from the Chinn music (see what I did there?). The plot thickens.

I had the same thought, and then wondered if he would be a project or situationally, a good fit in the system. Regardless, there have been CBs convert to S later in their careers, but they were successful CBs for the most part. Are there sets (or a set) that is right for his skill set? I suppose the point is--he would be cheap and worth his salary on special teams, so if he can play a role on the defense in the capacity of a S in some alignments or situations, maybe. Would he be more feared in the deep third that Scott? (example). I dunno--why I brought it up. Wanted to hear what folks think. I agree, but at 6-4 and running a 4.4, man, there has to be more for him. Maybe the game has slowed down and he sees the field better. At least he would be depth, but if and when the light ever comes on...

We make mistakes when we allow money and emotions get involved. We need to provide a window for his return--not one surrounded by a mansion. They are paid a lot because of the risks and brevity of their careers. The best GMs know when to part with players, even fan favorites.

He sure was. However, my point (and it may not be a sound one because it assumes that nobody else thought of the obvious) is that perhaps, in the Evero system, he could play center field and less as a hybrid SS/LB? I dunno. But yes, worth a roster spot if all he does is special teams.

We both lost tough games.

That is how I see it. I would not moving him while he has some value. I think we could use the $$ to sign an edge. Now that we might have to draft a T early...

I think Ickey's injury sealed the fate of our first-round pick--assuming free agency does not change the situation. I think we draft OT, Edge. In free agency, LB, WR

I am a Gamecock fan (dad was playing for them when i was born-its genetic). I am against the Gamecocks on our roster. I did not mind Wharton (good pick) and Munneryln was a good value. Norwood? Nope. I digress.... I want XL gone, and I want Horn traded. Horn gets a lot of penalties and is apparently stupid. Bad contract. We overpaid a CB to play soft zone.

I like the Tremayne idea. A good special team player and he has some good hands. He was targeted 17 times and grabbed 14 balls for 160--that is nearly half the yardage XL had in 123 passing snaps. Legette had 363 yards in 428 passing snaps (59 targets, 35 catches). Considering that he had just under half the yardage in about 1/4 of the snaps, and when he was on the field it is likely that there were 4 WRs and not 2 or 3--he outperformed Legette.

I found one comment to be interesting. he mentions Simmons, who has busted as a LB, as a 6' 4" 238 lb safety. I think they will have him drop 20 lbs and possibly try him at ..... Free Safety ish. Reason? he has shown instincts on special teams and he ran a 4.39 at the combine in 2020. Why not?

I think he is wrong. I think they bring Mays back. Too valuable--unless he gets overpaid elsewhere, but we need a C and he seems to be on the same page with the Guards and QB--no, not spectacular, but solid in the run game. He will be 27 and to your point, has improved every year. Even back in college, he was in different systems anmake sure d played different positions-- Too early to move on from him. He could peak around age 30, so don't bail now. Some competition would create depth.

Here is how I see it...You can talk to the QB until 15 seconds before the play clock expires. There are reasons to believe that Canales is spending a lot of time gathering information from those in better position to make the decisions. Have you noticed how often we break the huddle between 15 and 13 seconds remaining? I have a theory... 1. Canales is on the sideline. His view of the field is not as good as the OC, who is sitting in the box in the sky--he can see the defense, spacing, substitutions, etc. This means that Canales must get information from up top before selecting a play. 2. Canales has to spend time during the week with the defense, special teams, etc. in addition to the offense. The OC is with the offense all week. He knows the plays that were run well in practice--he knows the nicks and dings they might be complaining about--he knows their questions and input about certain plays, formations, etc. Canales may be aware, but not AS aware. 3. Canales likes the moniker "QB whisperer." He may feel more confident being the voice in Bryce's helmet because he is Bryce's mentor. Just a theory--but Canales could be the play caller because Bryce is the QB and he is trying to literally whisper into the QB ear.

He had a winning record with Kenny Pickett....Tomlin is a great coach. So odd that 2 top coaches from the same division would be gone.