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Perhaps even more importantly is for the first time in these guys’ careers they have someone playing behind them. I think what Luvu and Wagner will show this year playing behind a special group will be fun to watch. And that includes a defensive staff that will actually scheme things up for them too.

Well, after listening to Logan Paulsen the other day I’m all in in Frank Crum OT from Wyoming in the 7th. But damn is he ugly.

Crazy hypothetical that won’t happen. But curious on others thoughts. Let’s say the chargers offered Herbert and a 3rd rounder (or if you think that’s rich, name your pick - 4th/5th/whatever) to move up to number 2. The additional compensation is obviously because we’d be taking on his contract. Would you do it? Keep in mind with the additional capital we’d have that much more ammo to move back up. As in, potentially we could move up and draft Mims and walk out of this draft with Herbert, Amarius Mims and still have probably one second and one third round pick. It would totally rewrite our salary cap and could be a hindrance in that sense but the value gained could be worth it. Thoughts?

Every good organization needs a Roy Kent. He’s here, he’s there, he’s every ****in where, Roy Kent!

It’s confirmed they took penix, JD, JJ and Maye to top golf. I’m just making a joke about Daniel Jeremiah saying his experience tells him this construct may allow an owner to meet all the prospects in a single day. As in, no **** dude. All four prospects being in town at the same time allowing someone to meet them all in a day? Earth shattering news there lol Who edits these articles anyway?

“Jeremiah said that his own experience has taught him that hosting the QB prospects that way might allow a franchise's owner to meet all of them in one day.” https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-draft-five-takeaways-from-daniel-jeremiah-s-conference-call Groundbreaking stuff from DJ for those that haven’t seen it. Really wish I had his experience so I could pass on nuggets like this one.

Anybody know if JD even plays golf? Maybe he got frustrated hitting burners and whiffing while Maye was crushing it off the tee lol All I can think about is Keim having Clyde Christenson on who raved about how everything in the Maye family is a competition and him going on and on about Drake on the golf course and not giving 6 inch putts to his brother. Maybe that unnerved JD haha For the serious folks out there, I’m completely joking. Hopefully they had left handed clubs for Penix 😅

Did we sign Tom Brady yet? Perfect mentor for Maye. https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-not-opposed-to-nfl-return-if-team-calls

I know contracts are insane compared to just ten years ago but the only thing that really matters is percentage of the cap they take and I’m not sure how much that has really changed. As the cap explodes so will players’ salaries (as they already have) but if the percentage of cap allotted to certain positions doesn’t change too drastically everything stays about the same. Really, the only thing that changes for us is ticket prices and gear lol

I think the biggest thing that bugs me is still mariota. The biggest upside to him is that absolutely no one, fan or player, will be looking for him to come in if a rookie struggles. The biggest downside is that if he has to play due to injury or because a rookie isn’t quite ready, everyone knows he sucks and there will be more pressure to get the rookie in even if he’s not quite ready. I know Brissett wanted to leave even if he was the best option, it doesn’t seem like that was on the table because he didn’t want to be here. But I would have much preferred Minshew or Flacco as veteran mentors but also guys that I would feel totally comfortable playing with and still having offensive production with. I just have zero faith in Mariota as a player or the personality type to lead the team or a young quarterback. I think he is sincere but also lacks any juice personality wise or on the field.

Solid depth signing. Lamar Jackson’s cousin apparently.

He’ll never be warrick holdman, the original trash can.

My biggest concern right now is offensive line. Right now we have Andrew Wylie and Braden Daniels for offensive tackles. I’m unsure if Trent Scott is on the roster - I thought he signed a one year deal. Wylie is fringe starter at best at tackle imo. Daniels was drafted because he’s an athlete and hopefully they can develop him but based on what he showed in camp last year I’m not sure this group would have spent a 7th rounder on him. I’m certain we’ll sign someone that eventually gets cut but the current crop of FA’s are not an upgrade to Wylie unless maybe Becton can stay healthy and Humphries isn’t gonna be ready to start the year or be 100% when he is ready to play. We all expect an early tackle to be drafted but best case we sign a quality starter and the other OT is a rookie based on what is on the roster. Based on Quinn and Whitt’s track record I’m am less concerned with CB because of what I believe they can get out of Forbes and BSJ and I have to believe Martin will be on the field a lot as a slot with Chinn and Forrest playing more safety plus there are still quality CB’s on the market like Howard and Gilmore. Next is TE. Ertz can be a quality pass catcher and Bates is a solid Y. I’m disappointed that Turner hasn’t shown more and Rodgers has some solid upside that I again hope they can maximize what they have but we need someone for the future and it kills me we didn’t get one from last year’s draft crop. Those are my biggest concerns right now. More future problems like linebacker depth/future as well as receiver I’m happy and confident can be filled through the draft although I would also like to see us bring in a FA or two.

Geez it’s gonna be a long few weeks to the draft once all this slows down given how active we’ve been. We are now used to instant satisfaction and seeing 4-5 signings a day and it’s inevitably gonna slow down.

If he is, it’s not likely to be a big money deal. I have no problem with it because right now Dyami is #3. Signing Reynolds is another one similar to guys like Alegretti or Ferrell among others. It in no way precludes us from taking a receiver early in the draft. But it does bring in a productive receiver that means we don’t HAVE to get a receiver (or any other position) in the draft and provides flexibility. It also helps if a drafted receiver isn’t quite ready at the beginning of the season or God forbid we have an injury. It’s no different to Allegretti or Ferrell not prohibiting us from taking a pass rusher or interior lineman early. It never hurts to have quality players and depth. LT and CB are far bigger needs still in FA but I’d be more than happy to see us add or bring back some quality receivers. On that note, happy to see crowder back. I think he can still absolutely be a quality slot receiver for us.