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2026 Team Needs

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3 minutes ago, RJK said:

Trubisky as backup/qb1 until we can draft a franchise qb in 2027 

Yep, a Trubisky tier QB is ideal.  It lets Dave come off Bryce and gives him the path to do so . 

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31 minutes ago, CRA said:

Yep, a Trubisky tier QB is ideal.  It lets Dave come off Bryce and gives him the path to do so . 

Trubisky or a similar tier QB wouldn’t start the season as the starter no matter what. They’d only start if Bryce plays god awful during the season.

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9 minutes ago, Car123 said:

Trubisky or a similar tier QB wouldn’t start the season as the starter no matter what. They’d only start if Bryce plays god awful during the season.

Yeah, but it gives Canales the move off Bryce in season.  I’ve talked about him since midseason.  It’s what a good team would do and then you just have a legit competition. 

But that’s why there is zero chance of them adding a QB like that until they are ready to move on.  It’s an instant issue for everyone involved if Bryce is default 1 with a better QB behind him.  Auto headache in house.  Media,  players, you name it.  

Immediately, a big elephant in the room so to speak.  Which teams avoid 

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Realistic expectations imo would be:

1. Upgrade QB room with a legit backup.  I don’t think BY is here long term but I don’t see a scenario where the team makes a change right now and they  are not getting rid of Bryce in the offseason  

2. Get an OC that has play calling duties and remove the role from DC

3. ILB

4. Pass rusher

5. OT need some insurance and transition plan for Moton and who knows about Ickey. 
 

6. Vet receiver depth. XL experiment over.  Probably need to rethink the sandwich menu while we’re at it

7. TE/S//CB/Nickel

8. Replace Evero who will likely be gone 

 

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24 minutes ago, Pejorative Miscreant said:

Realistic expectations imo would be:

1. Upgrade QB room with a legit backup.  I don’t think BY is here long term but I don’t see a scenario where the team makes a change right now and they  are not getting rid of Bryce in the offseason  

 

My question is what is a legit backup and then how does the staff do that and not create an auto issue to deal with. 

because a Trubisky is a legit backup for a Josh Allen.  He is better than Bryce.   And that creates issues. 

* and if you what to be generous, he is the same tier with better tools.  That’s issues in house to deal with

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12 minutes ago, CRA said:

My question is what is a legit backup and then how does the staff do that and not credit an auto issue to deal with. 

because a Trubisky is a legit backup for a Josh Allen.  He is better than Bryce.   And that creates issues. 

* and if you what to be generous, he is the same tier with better tools.  That’s issues in house to deal with

Trubisky is not better than Bryce. Trubisky’s prime was about the same as current Bryce.

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8 minutes ago, Car123 said:

Trubisky is not better than Bryce. Trubisky’s prime was about the same as current Bryce.

I mean statistically he was better in just about every way you can slice it.  People have shared the head to head on that.  With a visual for ya. 

But as I said, call it a push.  One has better physical tools than the other.  How is that not an immediate problem for the staff.   I mean, you know a lot of the fanbase would automatically start asking for Trubisky.  NFL players would see Trubiksky do things in camp and so would the media.  Thats problems coaches don’t want 

so I don’t see how you can add a legit backup until you are ready and ok with moving on.  Bryce could beat him in a camp battle maybe.  But you have to essentially be cool with that to bring in a legit backup caliber QB.

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QB: Overhaul the room. Jettison Bryce if possible but if he must remain then use a combination of a FA QB and draft QB to replace Dalton and provide realistic replacement options for Bryce when he continues to fail in 2026.

RB: Figure out Brooks and Dowdle's future. If Brooks is not going to be a factor, move on and obtain a roster capable backup RB. Dowdle, retain if he is reasonable to afford, if not, find another Dowdle.

TE: Find an upgrade that is also a genuine receiving threat. Sanders can be moved/cut, if necessary.

OL: Find a starting caliber C through the draft or FA. Extend Ikey and attempt to minimize the early cap hits. Attempt to retain(depending on price) Mays, Corbett and Nijman. Draft IOL and OT as backups/depth. Versatility is key for lower round picks(BC/Mays caliber).

Special Teams: Retain Sam Martin. Extend JJ Jansen if he wants to stay. Draft a legitimate WR/KR/PR guy again. It has been years since we have had an above average combo player like this.

EDGE: Retain Wonnum/Gipson depending on price. Cut DJ Jones. Bolster this position group through the draft. We currently only field rotational caliber players. This is not sustainable. Get actual pass rushing ability.

DL: Find a real NT. Bolster depth and upgrade across the board. 

ILB: Find starting caliber ILB's through draft or free agency. There are no current players on the two deep that cannot be upgraded. This is a MASSIVE roster weakness.

S: Let Nick Scott walk or sign him as depth for a cheap, short term deal. Upgrades across the board are needed aside from Moehrig. 

CB: Bolster depth and find a long term replacement for Jackson through the draft. Depth at this position is extremely weak.

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16 minutes ago, HPPantherzfan said:

Any qualifying QB in the NFL right now is better than Bryce

Do you watch NFL?

JJ McCarthy, Geno, Jets QB, Ward, Penix, Tua are some quarterbacks that did not have a better season.

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