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🤷‍♂️ @RWJ wanted us to draft Hartman in the late rounds so I assume he’s thrilled to get him as an UDFA. I don’t think it’s random, it’s more a ****tail of what’s available + how Peters and the QB-oriented coaches feel about his tangibles/intangibles + how attractive a destination we are (or aren’t) for an UDFA We were paying well and we’re arguably a great landing spot for a long-term developmental backup QB. Probably depends on whether he has starting aspersions (aka how realistic is he about his most likely future in this league as a backup QB). The fact he signed here tells me he knows he’s likely a career backup. Or maybe he just loved Quinn and new regime stability. Who knows.

The other thing to remember is that Ekeler is going to be the honorary 7th or 8th guy in the WR room (except, on the field a ton), for all intents and purposes. The passing game is going to flow through the TE’s and RB’s in a big way

I think it’s possible we keep a 7th WR but I would expect a lot of 2TE sets, as well as Sinnott being used all over (eventually). I think if we go with 6 it’s possible we’re a little overloaded on slot guys, yeah. I bet the hope will be that McCaffrey has the ability to play outside eventually.

Definitely a low profile signing but he’s a guy who can eat slot targets if necessary (hopefully only due to injury). I only know who he is because I play in deeper PPR dynasty FF leagues and he was owned everywhere his first few years with the Falcons as a sleeper. I actually would have bet his best season was more than 40 catches but nope. Like I said, replacement level but serviceable. Definitely not a household name.

Zaccheus Olamide. 26. Decent replacement level slot guy with a high water mark of 40/550/3 for the Falcons two years ago. Nothing special and more of a possession compiler but he’s a pro. The kind of guy you make a guy like McCaffrey beat out on his way up.

Same. Good list. With Crowder and Zaccheus both being established veteran slots (to differing degrees), if McCaffrey starts getting snaps with the starters we’ll know we have a real gem on our hands.

Saw a clip of McConkey (who I wanted badly in the 2nd), and while I do think he can be a really good WR, man did he look absolutely tiny next to other NFL players. McCaffrey is definitely a ceiling pick

You can tell he’s not NFL caliber on account of the fact that he hasn’t tallied an NFL reception since 2019, and hasn’t been on an NFL roster since 2022. He’s 27 now, and never got a look from anyone in the NFL other than us (in the 6th round) his entire career. He now plays non-NFL football. He’s not even an NFL WR5 or he’d be one right now, on a vet min contract. He’s not even camp fodder.

I mean, yeah. That was always the most likely outcome lol:

That’s silly. We know what Harmon is. Not NFL caliber. Anyone new is a mystery box.

Maybe. But if we’re being honest, the “at a minimum” option is actually: “at a minimum his wife maybe saw the shirt online and bought it for him and he thought it was cool and doesn’t give a ****” lol

If you notice, there hasn’t even been a mention of “controversy” over whether he’ll start week 1 or not, it’s not necessary right now. It’s inevitable. There was a seismic shift when he walked into the building. It will inevitably come up from the beat reporters eventually , but nothing needs to be announced.

So the conservative, measured take after today is that we got 6’4” Drew Brees with wheels, obviously

Hartman to MRJ in preseason 4th Q is gonna be lit

Pretty cool, from GHH’s (long gone now) hero Callahan. We need some of these

He possibly could have, if he took care of his body. He’s talked multiple times about how he didn’t really “get” that aspect of being a pro until it was too late. I always resented him a little for that, even though it’s his career that was shortened. But he could have had a shot at being a great with more longevity. He basically missed the entire TE revolution the NFL went through in the second half of Witten’s career. He was a little before his time, in a way

You really don’t want to make it about value vs experience if this is your take (which is a fine take to have btw, have at it). Daniels could be the 20th best QB in the league (or worse) and be worth more than any punter. That’s just the reality of the weight of QB play in this league. We obviously hope he’s much, much better than that.

You couldn’t even convince me he’s ever been assigned a jersey number

All good choices, no awkward numbers in the bunch.

How many times a week do bystanders mutter “you suck” in your general direction, do you think? If you had to put a number on it

For your future reference, cap/comp pick nerds

Of course not, I’m just theorizing that it “can” work. I don’t know how to measure it or why people think this, but he’s pretty universally regarded as having excellent processing ability so in theory, if he’s able to internalize that he can’t out-athlete defenses all the time in the NFL, he should be able to quickly find the open man and get rid of the ball—making his life easier and the OL’s life easier. Will it play out that way? No idea.

They teach interesting techniques on respectful disagreement where you’re from, I see. Slightly different curriculum, maybe.

Absolutely love that you copy and pasted the last sentence fragment from your previous post for emphasis, big fan

The good thing is (and Daniels’ recent workout post shows it too) he has thick legs. Not Tua thick but closer than I was expecting. One thing I’m surprised no one ****ed about in the pre-draft process that I think really pops now—his release is lightning quick but quite low. He’s almost 6’4” so it shouldn’t be a problem, and it’s not quite Phillip Rivers weird, but it is a very low release