ESPN's Barnwell Early Offseason Grades

[shaqattaq]

1 hour ago, Khaki Lackey said:

 

Yeah The King of Pop is a serviceable #2. Better than JAG level IMO, but playing across from a no-fly zone, he's going to get picked on

100%. He's a serviceable starter but not a shut down CB by any means. Not too bad for $5.25M /year.

[OldhamA]

1 hour ago, L-TownCat said:

Last year teams didn’t have to throw against us.  Jackson is strong in run support and can cover average WRs.  Asking him to pick up the other teams number 1 WR is the height of stupidity when you have Horn.  Again Evero and his retarded system puts us at a disadvantage before the snap.  Good teams will exploit this over and over again.

What is it ranked currently, #7 overall?

[OldhamA]

1 hour ago, strato said:

If those edge rooks develop and have a good offseason program that could really help. I want to say we need more pass rush but we might just have to wait a little bit for some help. I mean, maybe it won’t be a dire need in a year. 

We still need more pass rush - but they're a good start. You need 4 guys to rotate at OLB. 

[strato]

1 minute ago, OldhamA said:

We still need more pass rush - but they're a good start. You need 4 guys to rotate at OLB. 

You’re right. I guess I was looking at it like we don’t have to sell out hard to get some help there. 
With the way DB creates havoc I would think an inside backer that was a strong blitzer could be a weapon. 

[OldhamA]

28 minutes ago, electro's horse said:

Teams have a year of tape on him. 

however I think he’s been good in general outside of one game against George Pickens who low key might be a top five receiver in the nfl. 

watching one game against Dallas and making a whole opinion on his season is pretty much what national reporters do tho 

They have 7 years of tape on him.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

How does Rosebust not get on the disappointment list?  I get that Jackson<Horn but if we had a Mike Jackson caliber FA at LB and probably a couple other positions the team would be in much better shape. 

Not saying he's the second coming but there are a few positions that can be improved with the addition of good/not great players.

[L-TownCat]

52 minutes ago, OldhamA said:

What is it ranked currently, #7 overall?

Overall? I think so.  But surely you aren’t trying to justify allowing the opposing offense to matchup their #1 WR against MJ by simply switching sides?  

The defense is playing much better this year and could potentially play even better by allowing Horn to shadow the best WR.

[electro's horse]

1 hour ago, OldhamA said:

They have 7 years of tape on him.

Not in this defense. 

(also honestly I always think we drafted him for some reason)

[PadresPanthersFan]

3 hours ago, Khaki Lackey said:

 

Yeah The King of Pop is a serviceable #2. Better than JAG level IMO, but playing across from a no-fly zone, he's going to get picked on

It would be nice if he got a couple I N Teehee

[kungfoodude]

3 hours ago, OldhamA said:

Slightly above expectations?!

If we keep stacking offseasons like this one we'll be running the NFC South for a long time.

I mean....I think we are getting ahead of ourselves a bit there but Inhave been very pleased with the early returns. Cautiously optimistic.