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Deandre Hopkins is a FA

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mickeye76 Experienced

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I'm torn. Theilen and Nuke would be the best WR tandem that I can remember in a long time us having but maybe a couple years too late. Adam and Nuke both got a bit of age on them. I think Adam will help the young guys but I worry another vet might take reps from our young guys.   I'd rather sign a corner with that money. 

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1 hour ago, Donald LaFell said:

Yeah I’m on this line of thought. I don’t think this team can get to a SB before young’s 1st contract is over so I think the next 2-3 years is about helping him develop and drafting well. 

What that's rough it seems like we're a big play WR and upgrade at DE away from real contention but that's how I see it. Maybe an upgrade at CB as well but those 3 positions are one off-season away. And realistically our DBs might suffice a year after DJax injury he'll probably be back to himself after this season.

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4 hours ago, joemac said:

This is true, however outside of Kelce, KC's offense isnt exactly loaded with studs.  They just happen to have a transcendent QB. 

That was not the case when he was still young, as his contract gobbled up the cap he had to make do with just his one weapon and a bunch of jags situation he is in now. Get Hop on 1-year deal and convince him that he can prove he can stay healthy here and get his bag next season.

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If we sign Hopkins, then we need to trade Chark for a CB, a DE, or move him down to 5th on the depth chart.

Next year with Hopkins isn't worth risking the development of TMJ and Mingo.

Now matter how much some people here scream it, we're not legitimate SB contenders this year with Hopkins, and the development of TMJ/Mingo is probably the biggest key to the 2023 season outside of Bryce's development.

The 3 of them are the future of this team, not Hopkins, not Chark, not Thielen, not even Sanders.  The future of our offense lies with our Bryce, our OL, and those two WRs.  Outside of those 3, some OL, and MAYBE Tremble if he breaks out, there isn't a single player on this offense that has any chance of being on this squad in 5 years and more likely not even 3.

Our prime SB window opens next year and is there for 3 years while on Bryce's rookie deal cap hit before an extension would kick-in in year 5.  Next year can't be an experimental year at WR, we need to either have the starters already on roster or make splashes in FA or trades.

And if we sign Hopkins, short of injuries forcing them up the depth chart, we won't know about both TMJ and Mingo before next year, and that's not acceptable.  Struggling this year to know better about our future is so much better than even making the second weekend in the playoffs thanks to having Hopkins.

And if people can't see that, then they can't see the forest through the trees and can't step back and look at things from the outside through a logical lens.

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I would focus on CB and Edge. WR room doesn’t look great but you are going to take reps away from young guys like Mingo and Marshall that need them.
 

Hopkins is 31 and has a combined 1200 yards in the last two seasons. More important to invest in our younger guys right now.

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4 hours ago, Cdparr7 said:

I would focus on CB and Edge. WR room doesn’t look great but you are going to take reps away from young guys like Mingo and Marshall that need them.
 

Hopkins is 31 and has a combined 1200 yards in the last two seasons. More important to invest in our younger guys right now.

I'd agree with this to be honest. Wouldn't stop me from being excited though, if Fitt feels it is a good value adding a talented vet WR for Bryce.

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18 hours ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

If we sign Hopkins it tells me 2 things.

 

1. Our young guys aren't really showing much so far.

2. Either Thielen/Chark haven't looked so great. Or they might have concerns for Chark injury history.

I disagree.  Hopkins  IS  a bonafide #1 receiver.   IF you can get one, and it fits your salary cap etc..  you try to get better.  He would ( or should ) make Bryce better . 

I think it's too early to grade  Mingo without live action.  I also think they should know what they have with Shenault and Smith. 

 

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