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2002
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collecting mice
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Washington Football Team Fan Since
1990
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Favorite Washington Football Team Player
Joe Jacoby
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Official 2024 FA/Trades Thread - IN: TE Ertz, DE Armstrong, C Biadasz, LB Luvu, RB Ekeler, K McManus, LG Allegretti, DE Ferrell, QB Mariota, DE Fowler Jr., LS Ott, S Chinn, LB Wagner, ST/LB Pittman, ST/CB Igbinoghene, CB Davis BACK: Reaves, Crowder, Obada
wit33 replied to CapsSkins's topic in The Stadium
Haha. I would love to hear Galdi break down the trenches. Hes too much on the nerdy analytics side for me, but he’s often in my rotation if I get to a lot of listening hours in a week. I appreciate how prepared and professional he is. Get ready for a lot of tough guy talk from DQ; it's about to become the staple of the franchise moving forward. Football is emotional, filled with self-serving individuals, and plenty of tough guy talk. If you were in a locker room, your head would likely explode. Haha -
Official 2024 FA/Trades Thread - IN: TE Ertz, DE Armstrong, C Biadasz, LB Luvu, RB Ekeler, K McManus, LG Allegretti, DE Ferrell, QB Mariota, DE Fowler Jr., LS Ott, S Chinn, LB Wagner, ST/LB Pittman, ST/CB Igbinoghene, CB Davis BACK: Reaves, Crowder, Obada
wit33 replied to CapsSkins's topic in The Stadium
I understand; he doesn't deviate much from what he sees as the fundamental pillars for winning football games in the NFL. It may not always align with the current desires of some fans. Fortunately, there are plenty of commentators out there offering a wealth of shiny stats and analytics. Haha, even better! My favorite duos discussing Washington football these days are Sheehan and Doc, Sheehan and Standig, and Paulsen and Hoffman. You might literally explode if you listen to both Sheehan and Doc together lol -
Official 2024 FA/Trades Thread - IN: TE Ertz, DE Armstrong, C Biadasz, LB Luvu, RB Ekeler, K McManus, LG Allegretti, DE Ferrell, QB Mariota, DE Fowler Jr., LS Ott, S Chinn, LB Wagner, ST/LB Pittman, ST/CB Igbinoghene, CB Davis BACK: Reaves, Crowder, Obada
wit33 replied to CapsSkins's topic in The Stadium
Doc catches a lot of flak for his commentary lol He’s one of my favorite Washington media personalities. -
Official 2024 FA/Trades Thread - IN: TE Ertz, DE Armstrong, C Biadasz, LB Luvu, RB Ekeler, K McManus, LG Allegretti, DE Ferrell, QB Mariota, DE Fowler Jr., LS Ott, S Chinn, LB Wagner, ST/LB Pittman, ST/CB Igbinoghene, CB Davis BACK: Reaves, Crowder, Obada
wit33 replied to CapsSkins's topic in The Stadium
Doc has been consistently advocating the need for change within the franchise for over 30 years, highlighting the enduring issues. However, our fans dismiss this perspective. Fans of teams like the Steelers and Ravens would resonate with his messaging, as those organizations emphasize the process, hard work, and dominating opponents. However, fans dismiss his perspective because it doesn't rely heavily on analytics or whatever. Comparatively, Galdi's approach is akin to Stephen A. Smith discussing football; while he's well-prepared and focused on stats and analytics, he lacks depth, nuance, and a comprehensive understanding, in my opinion. I speculate that Doc, for the first time in a long while, will be over the moon about the values, team principles, expectations, culture, and identity embraced by the front office and coaches. My guess is that Quinn will echo similar language used by Doc quite frequently. Football dudes through and through, looking to take down the nerdy OCs most around these parts wanted! -
Official 2024 FA/Trades Thread - IN: TE Ertz, DE Armstrong, C Biadasz, LB Luvu, RB Ekeler, K McManus, LG Allegretti, DE Ferrell, QB Mariota, DE Fowler Jr., LS Ott, S Chinn, LB Wagner, ST/LB Pittman, ST/CB Igbinoghene, CB Davis BACK: Reaves, Crowder, Obada
wit33 replied to CapsSkins's topic in The Stadium
Measurables don’t align. Fuller fits the same timeline as most of the dudes the FO signed. -
Official 2024 FA/Trades Thread - IN: TE Ertz, DE Armstrong, C Biadasz, LB Luvu, RB Ekeler, K McManus, LG Allegretti, DE Ferrell, QB Mariota, DE Fowler Jr., LS Ott, S Chinn, LB Wagner, ST/LB Pittman, ST/CB Igbinoghene, CB Davis BACK: Reaves, Crowder, Obada
wit33 replied to CapsSkins's topic in The Stadium
It seems the influence of Adam Peters during his time with the Niners, where linebackers were highly valued, might be shaping the approach of this FO. I'm intrigued to see how this regime values the linebacker position moving forward and witness firsthand its impacts on game to game! -
Official 2024 FA/Trades Thread - IN: TE Ertz, DE Armstrong, C Biadasz, LB Luvu, RB Ekeler, K McManus, LG Allegretti, DE Ferrell, QB Mariota, DE Fowler Jr., LS Ott, S Chinn, LB Wagner, ST/LB Pittman, ST/CB Igbinoghene, CB Davis BACK: Reaves, Crowder, Obada
wit33 replied to CapsSkins's topic in The Stadium
Develop your youth behind these dudes as well. Great deal of attention is put on how to develop QBs and such, but much of the same applies to other positions as well. -
Official 2024 FA/Trades Thread - IN: TE Ertz, DE Armstrong, C Biadasz, LB Luvu, RB Ekeler, K McManus, LG Allegretti, DE Ferrell, QB Mariota, DE Fowler Jr., LS Ott, S Chinn, LB Wagner, ST/LB Pittman, ST/CB Igbinoghene, CB Davis BACK: Reaves, Crowder, Obada
wit33 replied to CapsSkins's topic in The Stadium
Adjust your calendar. -
Only in this fan base would some argue that Mariota is closer to Maye than Daniels as a comparison, which is pretty wild. It seems like some people are really losing it over their preference for one guy over the other. I'm fully on board with Daniels as my preference, but I'm also in a total honeymoon phase with the front office and trust whatever decision they make.
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Official 2024 FA/Trades Thread - IN: TE Ertz, DE Armstrong, C Biadasz, LB Luvu, RB Ekeler, K McManus, LG Allegretti, DE Ferrell, QB Mariota, DE Fowler Jr., LS Ott, S Chinn, LB Wagner, ST/LB Pittman, ST/CB Igbinoghene, CB Davis BACK: Reaves, Crowder, Obada
wit33 replied to CapsSkins's topic in The Stadium
Running backs are proving to be the best bang for your buck in the market right now, and it's evident today. Teams known for their well-run operations are eagerly snagging these players. -
Quarterbacks aren't just about making plays on the field – they've got to hustle off it too. Working hand in hand with their teams, they've got to be savvy with the cash to build and maintain a winning squad. It's not just about throwing touchdowns; it's a financial playbook for long-term success. Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen chose to invest in and anchor themselves with their franchises, aiming for consistent long-term success. Just think about it – if these guys had signed 2-3 year guaranteed deals, the potential money they could rake in would be staggering. It's a partnership until it's not, and eventually, it might become as transactional as NBA superstar dealings. It's not about right or wrong, just not my preference.
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Official 2024 FA/Trades Thread - IN: TE Ertz, DE Armstrong, C Biadasz, LB Luvu, RB Ekeler, K McManus, LG Allegretti, DE Ferrell, QB Mariota, DE Fowler Jr., LS Ott, S Chinn, LB Wagner, ST/LB Pittman, ST/CB Igbinoghene, CB Davis BACK: Reaves, Crowder, Obada
wit33 replied to CapsSkins's topic in The Stadium
I've caught him in games against Washington and a few on national TV. He just moves differently. Not really pushing hard for the guy, and I doubt our front office leans that way in year 1 of building their team. Still, my expectations are to be in the wild card mix from the get-go. Barkley paired with Brob is intriguing, especially with a rookie QB expected to start day 1. But I hear you on the risks and if you feel he’s not looked special in recent seasons. A lot of money will be spent, should be a fun free agent season. -
Official 2024 FA/Trades Thread - IN: TE Ertz, DE Armstrong, C Biadasz, LB Luvu, RB Ekeler, K McManus, LG Allegretti, DE Ferrell, QB Mariota, DE Fowler Jr., LS Ott, S Chinn, LB Wagner, ST/LB Pittman, ST/CB Igbinoghene, CB Davis BACK: Reaves, Crowder, Obada
wit33 replied to CapsSkins's topic in The Stadium
Incredibly cost-effective considering their potential impact on a season. This will soon become a trending topic—the veteran RB's value reaching its trough, presenting a significant buying opportunity in today's market. Somewhat confident that the new front office is actively seeking ways to gain a competitive edge, rather than nostalgically adhering to methods employed by the 75% of mediocre NFL franchises whether that involves picking up Barkley or not. Peters might be considering the MVP-level impact that a player like Christian McCaffrey brought to the Niners with a young QB. Yes, Barkley is that talented to be compared to Mccafrey. The timeline probably doesn't sync with Barkley being a target for this regime, unless they aim to support Daniels or Maye by adding a premier backfield talent proficient in pass protection. It's plausible that the front office may see the value in acquiring a veteran center and a seasoned running back to assist a young QB on a play-by-play basis. -
Official 2024 FA/Trades Thread - IN: TE Ertz, DE Armstrong, C Biadasz, LB Luvu, RB Ekeler, K McManus, LG Allegretti, DE Ferrell, QB Mariota, DE Fowler Jr., LS Ott, S Chinn, LB Wagner, ST/LB Pittman, ST/CB Igbinoghene, CB Davis BACK: Reaves, Crowder, Obada
wit33 replied to CapsSkins's topic in The Stadium
lol… To clarify, I don't anticipate it, but I could support the Front Office if they opt to build an elite backfield for their rookie QB, taking the risk on a talented RB in his age 27 and 28 seasons. Own the risk, but acquiring elite talent is my weakness, regardless of position. Investing in elite RB talent has minimal cap implications, so even in the unfortunate event of a knee injury, you're dealing with a player consuming only 3.5 to 5% of the team's overall cap, likely off the books by year 3. I can easily envision a top 5 rushing attack with Jayden Daniels, utilizing a mix of BRob and Barkley. Alternatively, it could provide reliable support for a QB like Drake Maye as he navigates the intricacies of the game.