Est.1974 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Let’s make a couple more additions today. Plenty of available talent that will make us better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panninho Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 It's quite baffling to me that actually so many people want us to make a move for Ekeler or draft a RB in the first round. Our RB room is fine with Gibson, Robinson, whoever is RB3 and Curtis Samuel. Our run blocking, basically the single reason for a successful run game, was subpar and that ain't going to change with Ekeler or a first round RB. Yes, Ekeler is also a great receiving threat from the backfield but it's not like our RBs are worthless on that front. The best way to help Howell and the offense in general is to shore up the O-line. We made some investments yesterday but there is still a lot of room for improvement. I'd much rather spend a late round pick and get Shaq Mason than spending a mid-round pick and get Austin Ekeler for a similar cap hit. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markmills67 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Reading all these posts about Austin Ekeler, are we actually trying to trade for him or is it just rumours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, markmills67 said: Reading all these posts about Austin Ekeler, are we actually trying to trade for him or is it just rumours? Rumors, and we're not among the alledged suitors Link The draft is a better place to find a RB IMO Edited March 14, 2023 by FrFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 No thanks on Ekeler. He’d require draft compensation and cap considerations. I’d rather trade back in the first and see if we can get Jahmyr Gibbs. And I’m not too high on RB in the first (but I’m not totally against it). Probably need to keep our eye on LB still. I’d keep my eye on Azeez. After that it’s just the QB that I’d expect signings for. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Ekeler is a harder no than RB in the 1rst for me. We already have a solid 1-2 punch and just need a late round CoP back. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markmills67 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 What are we like cap wise after the 4 signings yesterday? I know we were on 26m at start of day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsinparadise Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) @JSSkinz I was listening to JJ Halsell who was on Sheehan, didn't hear all of it. But the part I did hear. Signing bonuses is how cash rich owners make contracts more attractive. The signing bonus is guaranteed money which is paid to the player right away but you can spread it over the life of the contract as to the cap hit. Back when he worked for the team when they were cash rich they used it as a weapon to sign players because the players get so much money upfront. Sometimes they'd do guaranteed upon injury which doesn't require the guaranteed money up front. Roster bonuses, another way to spread the immediate money hit. Edited March 14, 2023 by Skinsinparadise 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigSkin Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) Edited March 14, 2023 by HigSkin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Skinsinparadise Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 I am good with bringing back Holcomb. I gather they are done at LB, if so want some depth. Keim seemed to think LB in the draft at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultravin Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 I would really be impressed at the staff if they can restructure Roullier, Fuller, and Thomas’s contracts to free up some more space and land a good LB In addition to bringing back the mullet. Lots of cap space next year also, so this “show me whatcha got so you can be rewarded “ is now on Gibson, Sweat, Curl, and Young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbob Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Heinicke to the Falcons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Get that bag! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Just now, Robbob said: Heinicke to the Falcons Rip to the HeiniHive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebestian Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) Edited March 14, 2023 by sebestian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPinstripe Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) YEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS Edited March 14, 2023 by MisterPinstripe 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 14 minutes ago, ultravin said: I would really be impressed at the staff if they can restructure Roullier, Fuller, and Thomas’s contracts to free up some more space and land a good LB In addition to bringing back the mullet. Lots of cap space next year also, so this “show me whatcha got so you can be rewarded “ is now on Gibson, Sweat, Curl, and Young. Thomas should be straight up cut. Dudes washed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ball Security Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 15 minutes ago, Robbob said: Heinicke to the Falcons I wonder if that means they are done at QB with Heinicke and Ridder. Jackson’s market is drying up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhd24 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ball Security said: I wonder if that means they are done at QB with Heinicke and Ridder. Jackson’s market is drying up. They could trade Ridder to Baltimore in a hypothetical Jackson deal (I think Lamar is back in Baltimore personally). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPinstripe Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, Ball Security said: I wonder if that means they are done at QB with Heinicke and Ridder. Jackson’s market is drying up. Going into the season with Heinicke and Ridder would suck for them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommandB11 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 REJOICE!!!!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Taylor BYEnicke, amirite? 1 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, Ball Security said: I wonder if that means they are done at QB with Heinicke and Ridder. Jackson’s market is drying up. Thatd somehow be worse than our QB room 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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