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15 hours ago, ForJimmy said:

He head a great year, but he turns 30 next year.  He also played in a mostly zone scheme on the opposite side of the field from Horn.  I remember Evero mentioning he doesn't use Horn in man as much because he needs him to cover a large portion of the field while the others handle the rest.  As long as we have this much money tied up in Horn, I don't think you can spend too much on the other CB.  Hell I like what I saw from Thornton in his limited snaps.  

Exactly.  You let him play out next season and continue to develop Thorton.  Jackson’s earned his next contract, but his age and the risk of tying up such a large portion of the payroll at one position leads me to believe that we’ll let him walk.

In all likelihood, we’ll draft another CB, or two, and bring in some journeymen to fill the roster void, between now and the start of the 2027 season.  That’ll create more balance financially across the roster enabling us to invest in other areas.  

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2 hours ago, mrcompletely11 said:

who was the poster on here screaming that we are one of the youngest teams in the nfl when in reality we are ranked like 15th at 26 years old?

 

Not sure. But, take long snapper and backup QB off and maybe Moore out of the WRs and we are probably a half year younger. Plus if it is an older data group Thielen might even be in it. 
 

I think it is almost quicker to pick out the over 30, 31, players than the real young ones. A bunch of young starters. Not to argue, I started out just to joke about how old our long snapper was. Then I started considering it. 

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2 minutes ago, DeAngelo Beason said:

PFF is so weird.  Horn being ranked 69th in their magical rating system is funny.  Allowing 289 yards all season is preposterous.  He's a monster.

He's talented and a good locker room presence but in no way is he a top 3 corner like he is being paid.

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5 minutes ago, frankw said:

He's talented and a good locker room presence but in no way is he a top 3 corner like he is being paid.

The thing is he won't be paid like a top 3 corner in another year.  That's the whole point of locking those contracts in early.  Also, I think he's very much in the conversation among the best in the game regardless of what he's paid.  Chris Olave has his number for whatever reason.  The best corners in the game almost always run into someone who's got them figured out.  He pretty much dominated everyone else all season.  When you factor in the nonexistent pass rush it only further cements his status as one of the best.

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2 minutes ago, DeAngelo Beason said:

The thing is he won't be paid like a top 3 corner in another year.  That's the whole point of locking those contracts in early.  Also, I think he's very much in the conversation among the best in the game regardless of what he's paid.  Chris Olave has his number for whatever reason.  The best corners in the game almost always run into someone who's got them figured out.  He pretty much dominated everyone else all season.  When you factor in the nonexistent pass rush it only further cements his status as one of the best.

I mean we're splitting hairs there. Based on annual salary he is currently the third highest paid in the NFL.

He's gotta step his game up and continue to step into the role. I certainly hope he does and he's largely an easy player to root for. I can appreciate speaking up for "our guys" but getting swept by the rebuilding Saints with the division and playoffs on the line and just waving that off sounds like a loser mentality but that's just my opinion.

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20 minutes ago, frankw said:

I mean we're splitting hairs there. Based on annual salary he is currently the third highest paid in the NFL.

He's gotta step his game up and continue to step into the role. I certainly hope he does and he's largely an easy player to root for. I can appreciate speaking up for "our guys" but getting swept by the rebuilding Saints with the division and playoffs on the line and just waving that off sounds like a loser mentality but that's just my opinion.

The sweep had a whole lot to do with a QB who couldn't eclipse 200 yards passing to save his life. I would argue that's the primary culprit.  Plenty of blame to go around.  

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