Soul Rebel

Forgot about JBC connection to Caldwell....could make him the leader in the clubhouse now. He wouldn't be the worst hire, but seeing how the Lions' offense improved after he left, makes me want Brown more. Combining Reich's tree with Fangio's tree and then tapping into McVay's tree seems like a helluva trifecta.

Tremble would be a phenomenal TE2 that can run with a lot of the 12/22 personnel that Reich/Duce would probably desire. As banged up as TEs get, Tremble could also sneak in as a low-end TE1 when needed. If we don't have to cough up 39 in a trade-up, I hope we land Musgrave/Kincaid/Kraft. This offense has needed a TE since Olsen left. Tremble + a TE1 would be a nice return to the Olsen/Shockey production.

I initially thought Patullo would be Reich's guy, but the way dominos are falling, I don't think we snag anyone from PHI. Patullo probably goes with Steichen to be the OC and Johnson stays in PHI w/ a promotion and his ties to Hurts. At that point, Thomas Brown has to be the guy. I don't see why he would choose TB over us and the potential we have with our coaching staff and a say in the new QB1. Landing Brown would be the final cherry on top of an unbelievable hiring cycle for Carolina.

5 makes the most sense to move up to with the ties to Seattle, but 3 is probably what it takes to leapfrog IND. That being said, I think the odds of IND moving to 1 is the most probable. Chicago can slide back to 5, but 9 is a bigger stretch for them. We have to hope IND prefers Levis, because I think HOU wants Young or Stroud. I've never been a huge proponent of "do whatever it takes to move up to #1". However, this year based off of the reset button with coaching and offensive philosophy, I'm all in if that's what it takes for CJ. We have enough good pieces to compete with CJ at the helm from '24 and beyond. Let's use '23 to groom him behind Brissett, take any cap hits/dead money on this year to clear us out for 2024. We were a decent coaching staff and mediocre QB away from winning the NFCS.

I'm still hoping for Wayne. Has ties with Reich, played during the same time period as Duce.

I think these rumors about being aloof and not a leader is what is saved for guys that they can't really find terrible mechanical or statistical flaws in. Stroud is the inverse of Fields, though similar in stature and QB1 potential but for different reasons. QB evals and analysis are so akin to winning the lottery....there is no exact science to it. You roll the dice whether it's at 1 or 7th round....and everywhere in between. I'd rather gamble on a 6'3" 220lb QB with insane accuracy and ability to throw receivers open from a top-flight collegiate program that has a winning culture than an undersized QB that is going to get tossed around. At some point we have to push our chips in and I don't recall a year where it has ever made more sense. My hope is that Chicago stays at 1 for one of the defensive guys, Houston takes Young at 2 and then we move up to 3 for Stroud. It will still cost us, but not nearly the non-lubed ribbing we would have to cough up for #1 overall. That being said....we have to do whatever it takes for Stroud, IMO. Young and Levis aren't it.

I wonder if we do get McCown as our QB Coach if we might kick the can one more year to see what we have with Corral. If the plan is to have a bridge QB like Brissett come in this year anyway while a Stroud/AR learn the ropes, I wonder if Corral is that underdog QB that can be molded by guys like Reich and McCown. Would allow us to maybe get a shiny new WR1 or perhaps a Wilson/Murphy for Evero's D.

McCown would be a home run as QB coach and be groomed for future OC or HC gig. I think our first choice would have to be Patullo for OC and then maybe Cooter. Also wonder where Duce fits into this equation.

Not sure about Schulters the Coach, but man...I used to really like him when he played. Dixon would be an excellent addition to help take our DL to the next level. Capers makes too much sense in a return visit.

Love the video and can't help but see Stroud as the guy in Reich's system. Lots of precision and reading defenses to identify coverage and scheme.

Love....love...love. My day is made. I should go to bed now. So much potential with our personnel and Evero. Capers seems like a no-brainer unless Payton wants to keep the wise advisor. I'd love to see what McCall, Roy and Brandon Smith can do in Evero's D. I think Smith can shine in a year or two when Shaq moves on. Chinn moving up closer to the LOS and finding a partner for Woods will be big.

IF (huge "if") we were to land Evero and one of the Philly names being kicked about, it would be hard for Wilks fanboys to be mad. Reich + BJ/Patullo + Duce + Evero + Evero's assistants >>> Wilks + BJ + Holcomb We get the experience, an offensive-focused coaching staff instead of a defensive-focused HC and a HC candidate for a DC. Dave Tepper, let's make this happen!! ---- and change the turf back to grass.

I would think MIN has the edge with the connections and began transitioning to a 3-4 last year. Tepper tossing Fangio money out there would be the only way, IMO. We. Need. Evero. Make it happen Tepper, Fitts and Reich!!

I wonder if Reggie Wayne is more committed to Reich or the Colts? He was a volunteer WR advisor for a few years declining coaching opportunities there. Joined Reichs staff in 2022 and was real disappointed when Reich was fired… Found this article on Wayne looking comfortable in that role last year at TC. Much like Duce, I like the fire and buy-in from the players…. https://horseshoeheroes.com/2022/06/14/footage-of-reggie-wayne-coaching-colts-incredible-to-watch/

To this point, I wonder if Reich hires Patullo or Johnson from Philly if they would be of this opinion too. Posting a draft writeup from Zierlein for a recent 2nd round QB that is on the brink of a SB ring. AR is taller and more built for the weekly rigors of the NFL too….

Do we have any chance at Evero for DC? Sounds like Payton might be looking for his guy in Denver. Sucks that the Wilks lawsuit is hanging overhead here….I’d take Flores in a minute.

It’s all speculation at this point, but I think they’re connecting two dots from Tepper supposedly being a Levis fan from an Ellis Williams report in December, and maybe the Reich-Wentz previous connection. If you’re going to gamble on an SEC QB that has question marks, I don’t see why AR isn’t the guy. A 24-yr old Levis did nothing this year to make me want him at QB. Richardson, in the same conference, is more athletic, equally live arm, has less college reps and is 2 years younger.

Gotta be waiting on Johnson or Patullo. Both would be outstanding learning under Reich in their first OC gig and do wonders with Stroud or Richardson. AR would be more of an RPO QB that might fit BJ or Patullo better, but Stroud seems like more of a Reich kind of QB. Let Duce get his hands on D'Onta in a re-signed 2-yr deal and Campen can continue to cook with the OL.

I see the brilliance and potential leadership that guys get behind w/ Young. I just have a hard time envisioning him being a 10+ year franchise QB that can be relied upon for 17 games + every year. He can survive and be great in the NFL, it's just hard to see guys like Tua and Kyler getting knocked around and not see a similar future for Young. Hell, even Josh Allen, Lamar and Lawrence are getting popped and they are big guys. Stroud is accurate, throws receivers open better than most QBs I've seen of late and has enough mobility/athleticism to translate over to the NFL. That UGA game was enough of an eye test for me.

If AR had stayed one more year at Florida, I think the comparisons in college would be more aligned. Cam was unstoppable at Auburn and won a chip that year. Richardson needed more reps and impose his will consistently all year to be compared. I think AR destroys the combine and pro-day and will go top-7 before Levis. If we want any QB not named Levis, we need to get to 6. I think the Colin Kaepernick comp is a good one. AR has a prettier release and looks more fluid with his delivery, but has some messy footwork and he will need to improve reading defenses more. Stroud could start later in '23. Richardson can not.

I can see a scenario where Stroud, Young and Levis are all gone by the time Vegas picks. Everyone knows Carolina is looking for a QB and if only one is left, I could see another QB-hungry team jump us to get the last of the 'big 4'. It's a win-win for ATL at 8....gain assets and keep your I-85 rival away from landing their QB1. If we want a QB, I think we're going to have to get up to 6 at the least. Vegas and ATL lurking with Jets, Bucs and potentially Seattle's second FRP behind us.

I wonder Flores' thoughts on us not hiring Wilks. On principle, I think Flores would not come here based on the lawsuits.

Musgrave will be a guy to keep an eye on for R2. Seeing guys like Kelce, Goedert, Kittle, etc. help an offensive meld, I want one in the second round this year. Great year for it too.... Mayer, Musgrave, Kincaid and Kraft are all solid TEs that will thrive in the NFL. I also like the DL from GA Tech....could be a decent grab on day two.

Based off of Reich's style and comments, I think they are looking at two QBs in the top-10.... Stroud and Richardson. Stroud will cost ya a pretty penny while Richardson will not nearly as much. I do think by the time the draft rolls around AR goes ahead of Levis. We still may need to jump Vegas to get 'our guy' and everyone in the NFL knows Carolina is looking at a QB at 9. We cannot get leapfrogged. Young to Houston seems like a lock and Levis scares me. For me, AR > Levis. Richardson is two years younger, played in the SEC has less reps in the collegiate ranks and is more dangerous of an athlete. A 24-yr old Levis opting out of the Sr. Bowl is also a key indicator for me that Levis is going to try and get drafted based on mystique and pro-day/underwear olympics.