kingdaddy Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Simmsy said: I never liked Gibson, never saw the appeal he had from the fans. Everyone said we were using him wrong and I didn't buy into that...until this year. Gibson did a lot for this team early on with Brob out and Turner started to actually use him correctly and he was important to this offense. I think someone like Eric B. will know how to use him even more effectively than Turner ever did, he should be scoring and racking up yards like crazy. I do like Gibson and agree with most of your points, I'd only add that I'd like to see him stay healthy and be on the field more. Love that he fixed his fumbling problems last season, that's a credit to him. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) Edited March 14, 2023 by FrFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeddyKGB Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 4 minutes ago, Koolblue13 said: You think a $3mil 1 year deal for a back up vet QB is going to keep us from resigning Curl next year? Interesting Also, we've drafted DeFo and Butler. We may not even try to resign Curl. I agree with you on a 3 mil backup, but Curl is the lynchpin of our D after our DLine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdaddy Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 32 minutes ago, MartinC said: I am sitting down, which is just as well. 🙂 The Falcons massively overpaid IMO. I wonder if Atlanta told TH that he would have every chance to win the starting job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 27 minutes ago, Koolblue13 said: Maybe you think Barton will be on the field with Davis for 90%+ snaps as the second backer and that's the point you're making. I a not sure. I'd like an upgrade. Two years ago, Holcomb played almost every single snap and they rotated the other LBer bringing Davis along, but even when Collins was showing out, there was still 2 LBers on the field. I think this drives to the heart of it - and we don't know the answer and won't until we see them play. Are they going in planning on 'base' being 1 LBer on the field with either a DB or safety or they thinking they will run a nickel with 2 backers as base. They kind of fell into the big nickel because of the injury to Holcomb, but we got better when they did that. I am assuming thats the direction they are planning with having a second 'backer (let alone a third) as more of a situational thing in obvious run situations or as a match up against formation/personnel. Bottom line is though off the ball backers are just not valued league wide unless they are athletic freaks who can run sideline to sideline and carry a TE or even a slot down the field. 10 minutes ago, kingdaddy said: I wonder if Atlanta told TH that he would have every chance to win the starting job? Only if they have never watched film of him. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeddyKGB Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Speaking on backup QBs, how do we feel about Kyle Allen potentially coming back? IIRC he was only on a one year deal with the Texans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 9 minutes ago, TeddyKGB said: I agree with you on a 3 mil backup, but Curl is the lynchpin of our D after our DLine. It was a joke, because a 1 year contract won't affect next years free agents next year. 8 minutes ago, kingdaddy said: I wonder if Atlanta told TH that he would have every chance to win the starting job? You should leave that curse to the Falcon fans now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 1 minute ago, TeddyKGB said: Speaking on backup QBs, how do we feel about Kyle Allen potentially coming back? IIRC he was only on a one year deal with the Texans. Heavens no. He played two games last year for the Texans and was bad. If we end up in that tier of the market for the vet backup we have taken a step back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeddyKGB Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, MartinC said: Heavens no. He played two games last year for the Texans and was bad. If we end up in that tier of the market for the vet backup we have taken a step back. Fair point, I didn’t watch him last year, and don’t know how he’d be outside Scott’s system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdaddy Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, MartinC said: If we end up in that tier of the market for the vet backup we have taken a step back. That almost sounds like a compliment to TH....???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zCommander Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Early Grades from CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-free-agency-team-by-team-day-1-grades-dolphins-seahawks-49ers-bears-among-early-winners/ Washington Commanders: B Key additions: T Andrew Wylie (Chiefs), OL Nick Gates (Giants), LB Cody Barton (Seahawks), CB Cameron Dantzler (Vikings). Key re-signings: DT Daron Payne, LB David Mayo, CB Danny Johnson The Commanders have made a few mid-level moves in addition to making Pro Bowl defensive tackle Daron Payne the second-highest paid defensive tackle in the NFL behind only three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald. Adding Andrew Wylie for three years at $24 million gives new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy a familiar face to help coach up his new players on the scheme he's importing from Kansas City. The rest of the acquisitions are solid depth fillers, nothing super noteworthy beyond that. However with a little over $21 million in cap space after Day 1 of free agency, the Commanders still have the flexibility to make a splash signing before the dust settles. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, MartinC said: Heavens no. He played two games last year for the Texans and was bad. If we end up in that tier of the market for the vet backup we have taken a step back. Davis Mills when he’s being moved on ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, kingdaddy said: That almost sounds like a compliment to TH....???? Compared to Kyle Allen - yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 The Cult of Colt (McCoy) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Command The 414 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Est.1974 said: These are the players I’m keeping watch on now. And no, I don’t expect them signed before someone piles in Simply my FA watch list. Wouldn’t mind a couple though.... RB Kareem Hunt WR Mecole Hardman WR Parris Campbell TE Austin Hooper LT Orlando Brown G Dalton Risner LB Azeez Al Shaair DB Jabrill Peppers CB Byron Murphy CB Rock Ya Sin CB Greedy Williams K Eddy Pineiro OL Dalton Risner CB Byron Murphy would be very nice additions 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FootballZombie Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 If Lamar can parlay this into a crap ton of G money I wonder if more players will start operating as their own agents. Man is out here workin' an angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, Est.1974 said: Davis Mills when he’s being moved on ? That would be a decentish option. He would be a clear backup but is someone who has started games and played at least decently. Who they bring in will tell us a lot about how long a leash Howell really has. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 1 minute ago, MartinC said: That would be a decentish option. He would be a clear backup but is someone who has started games and played at least decently. Who they bring in will tell us a lot about how long a leash Howell really has. And we’ve got his college coach here now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesMadisonSkins Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, MartinC said: That would be a decentish option. He would be a clear backup but is someone who has started games and played at least decently. Who they bring in will tell us a lot about how long a leash Howell really has. Mills hasn't even crossed my mind but now that I think about it, there's a really good chance we end up trading for him. Keenum + Rookie 2nd rounder ... you wouldn't bring in Keenum to be 3rd string would you? Mill is too good to be 3rd string. I gotta think he's available for trade. We have his college QB coach ... would make a ton of sense to send them a pick for Mills and just draft a guy late as a developmental 3rd or PS guy with Fromm. Mills is gonna be pretty cheap too, for at least the next 2 years, and has started for 2 years now, so he's got plenty of experience to come in and compete if Howell goes down. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballZombie Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 As much as I'd like it, w/ Barton getting some G money I don't see Swole-comb coming back. We don't play enough LBs to justify paying him while having Davis and Barton. Somebody would become a waste of money. We are in great need of a punt returner. Someone who could replace Dax's roster spot. Another OL would be nice to so we can cut some of the floatsam or have injury insurance in camp. QB goes without sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Koolblue13 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 LBer is a need, even though we don't use them? That's weird. so annoying Jets have potentially signed 2 WRs and a TE and OC from the packers The Mills angle is curious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhd24 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Mills is an interesting choice. He's certainly cheap. Mills+#190 for #153? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan66 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 12 minutes ago, JamesMadisonSkins said: Mills hasn't even crossed my mind but now that I think about it, there's a really good chance we end up trading for him. Keenum + Rookie 2nd rounder ... you wouldn't bring in Keenum to be 3rd string would you? Mill is too good to be 3rd string. I gotta think he's available for trade. We have his college QB coach ... would make a ton of sense to send them a pick for Mills and just draft a guy late as a developmental 3rd or PS guy with Fromm. Mills is gonna be pretty cheap too, for at least the next 2 years, and has started for 2 years now, so he's got plenty of experience to come in and compete if Howell goes down. And give up draft picks when you do not have to (Wentz 2023)? They said TH was going to be cheap too. Will not get a offer said some. Sounds like a Dan Move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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