Soul Rebel

I liked him more last offseason. I'd like to see the churn with our cornerback room and see what comes out the other side. Lots of youth and potential, we just need one or two to hit. I don't want CSW to move to FS and think he's a solid enough NB as long as he's not depended on for 40 snaps a game. Thornton, Will Lee and Evans should net us at least one boundary corner and at least one dime guy if we deploy that.

My guess is we targeted he and Walker for one last "splash" signing, but his pricetag was too high. We chose Walker over Njoku (the right decision) and probably can't reach his ask. I do think there's a world where his number comes down. If we can afford him, I think we still touch base. Nothing about our TE room has changed since we first showed interest. I doubt the planets align here, but I also didn't think Walker would take a 1-yr prove it deal starting at $4M per either.

Good points. Love that he's a versatile safety and not just a box safety...or just a centerfield FS. He has his strengths, which I think are the yin to Moehrig's yang, but can also get physical at the LOS if needed. His drafting is yet another piece on this defense that keeps offenses guessing. Between our DL and secondary, OCs and QBs are going to have their hands full figuring out pressure, shells, man/zone, whatever. Just like Bryce is on a "no excuse" year, I think Evero has the same campaign going. A couple of small holes, but overall, this defense should be top-15...if not better.

I'm confused... I still want Njoku. I think he priced himself a bit too high when the market opened and got a reality check. If Tillis and Morgan can convince him to take a similar path as Walker took to reset his value next year, I think it would be a wise move. Njoku JT Evans Tommy

Another thread where the Huddle melts down over a Bryce comment. "Conversations" and "Bryce Young has been signed to a new long-term contract" are still far away from being the gospel. For a fanbase that has watched two top-3 drafted QBs come here, and us move on, only to see them elevate their play elsewhere, I find it comical. Bryce is flawed but this org is damned if you do and damned if you don't with BY9. Why would our GM and HC say anything other than supportive about their QB1. Yes, he's extended, but I truly do not think if he goes out and has a repeat of the previous seasons, that he is here beyond 2027. They're giving him every opportunity and surrounding him with a ridiculous amount of assets on both sides of the ball. If he continues to pitch 110 yd/ game and cough up the ball while everyone else is busting their ass, no way Dan keeps him beyond the extension.

Ooof, I was not a Proctor fan. I agree w/ a lot of smarter folks than me that he's more of a guard and think his weight fluctuation is going to be something to navigate. I liked Lomu a lot, but figured there would be more talented guys there at 19. I also wasn't big on bringing in a TE via the draft. If it's not a vet (Njoku) or a trade for Mayer or Kmet, I'd just as soon see what the youngsters have. No need cluttering the room with more of the same.

Damn, that's a helluva reference. First car I remember as a kid that my parents drove....barely recall it, but I think it was green. In fact, I think it was a pretty putrid green at that.

I'm holding out hope for Wallace and I feel like Dan wants this LB to hit. I still feel like Edgerrin Cooper was "their guy" and he got sniped from the FO. They also chose Wallace over Payton Wilson, so I think there's some ego there from the former LB. I also think Wallace has had some pretty mid partners the past two years. Josey, Rozeboom, and a bunch of PS/journeymen haven't helped his case. We probably thought he could be "the guy" at ILB but he's shown that's not the case. Now the question is, can he be a "Robin" to Lloyd's "Batman". As for Cherillus, I like him as a depth guy and have never thought of him as a starter. He flashed a number of times last year. Bam Martin-Scott is another depth/PS guy that we drafted with the hopes he could step up given the opportunity. He's the exact same build, 2 years younger than Cherelus and produced similar stats last year. Iron sharpens iron. Let's go gents....time to step up or show yourself out.

I think we have high hopes for Etienne this year. They were pretty diliberate drafting him last year and were purposeful bringing him along slowly. Especially with two solid vets in front of him in '25.

I would venture that this is the most probable path for us to explore. I would wonder: A - Would Icky be open to it and the potential money lost annually for being paid as a RT vs. LT? B - Would the transition to RT be as seamless as we hope it would be? Icky's playing style always made me wonder how he stayed at LT for so long in his career. His strong suit is run blocking and Freeling's is pass blocking. As long as we don't sacrifice the new guy to appease a vet that had only one truly good year at LT and a few mediocre-at-best, I'm fine with whatever we do.

I hope he goes with 12. *Edit - actually I retract this statement. Gettis has similar attributes. Numbers available - 13 (please no), 14, 16, 19, & 81. I don't think anyone touches 89. Pickett, Grier and Metchie still have to select theirs. I also venture a guess that 83 will soon hit the shelves too.

I love that we have our future LT and C on rookie deals. Moton gone after 2027 will open up a nice chunk of money on our cap. I have a feeling they might jettison Hunt out at the same time. If Icky comes back later this year, I think it's RT or bust for him in '27. Give him a fair deal and see if the peg fits the hole. I know it's not a guarantee nor easy to just flip over to RT, but I'd have a hard time having our LT's strength be physicality/run blocking and our just drafted RT's top attribute is pass blocking.

Agreed. Biggest knock I've heard about his mechanics is pad level. Let's hope Wash can do his thing here with improving this technique. Some former IDL he has experience with are Alim McNeil, Marcell Dareus, Malik Jackson and Chris Hovan.

Let's put a cherry on top of this offseason...

Apologies if this has been mentioned already, but I’d like to see him and Brazzell lined up together. Two guys with speed and tall that defenders have to choose between. TMac will draw the most attention and I would say Coker next. The pressure Brazzell and XL would potentially stir up if the route concepts are drawn up correctly could open up one of them. Early on, XL’s experience would benefit him if he just catches the ball and taps his feet. One of the two would bait the defense and force their hand.

Especially when you have two physical guys taking care of the middle of the field and intermediate routes. I do prefer the shifty smaller guys as my deep threat, but a 6’4” guy that can Moss people is intriguing. Bryce just has to get it to him.

Gracias, amigo! So elated that he's now a Panther. I'm guessing his 40-time dropped him and the overall PSU program this past year didn't help boost his stock at all. Guys like Wheatley, DDS and Allar all fell. I'm confident he's a perfect compliment to Moehrig and love having a true center fielder here now. I wouldn't be surprised if he eventually takes Scott's snaps by the end of the year.

I can’t wait to see the meltdown when we take Pavia in the sixth. The short jokes will be unbearable.

I wonder how much of Brazell playing boundary was because he was the best weapon on a Tulane team bereft of talent. I’m not familiar with Tennessee’s WR room, but guessing he was the most talented WR there too. If he truly can run the whole route tree, I could see him getting moved around a bit. That being said, Coker has spent a good amount of time in the slot, so let’s put some speed on the opposite sideline as 4 and let TMac & Coker work the middle of the field. Please bring in Njoku now too.

Oh damn, Wheatley is still around!! Ok, he is at the top of my list with Hecht/Lew. Wheatley is a size/speed rangy true FS. Please Dan, take one of these three guys with our R4 selection.

Hecht or Lew Muhammad or Scott Louis DDS would be a luxury pick but man he was so highly tauted last year A QB that is 6'2" or taller, more mobile and a good arm At what point does someone pull the trigger on McCoy? We need a CB to plan for Mike Jack's eventual departure and getting a top-15 talent on day 3 would present value. I just wonder how beyond repair long-term that knee is. If he gives you 5 years at CB, is that not worth it?

I petition Jackie Miles to NOT allow Brazzell to wear 17. The history at WR is cursed. Please pick a different number rook.....even if Legette moves on.

Came in here to say the same. Our room is full of day 3 young guys. Let’s get a true vet in here. I’m guessing he priced himself high when FA started and nobody wanted to meet him at his $$ amount.