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Can't lie I'm a little frustrated that we didn't get him, don't know if we made an effort or not; but this would have capped off a really solid looking off-season.

FWIW Ealy has roughly the same physical traits Hardy possessed coming out of collge (6’4’’ 275 Ealy vs 6’4 277 Hardy). IIRC Hardy began turning the corner his 3rd year and then broke out in his 4th. I think that we are about a season or two away from really seeing Ealy hit his potential stride in the NFL. He may turn the corner sooner as Hardy was a 6th rounder (more due to injury, and a drop in production his last season at Ole Miss) vs Ealy as a 2nd. Either way seemingly defensive ends lately are flashing more early and coming into their own in the following seasons. I can’t think of many 1st round ends that have recently set the world on fire as a rookie, can anyone else?? All that being said I like our depth behind Johnson with Alexander, Ealy, Addison, and Horton. IMO we are featuring an enviable and versatile group of defensive ends by comparison to most NFL teams, but especially within our own division.

I think what a lot of people forget about Hill in comparison to Brown is Gettleman's philosophy, of big men allowing you to compete. That has applied not only to trench players but also skill positions. I think the team likes the 6'4 speed receiver, vs the 5'11 speed receiver. This isn't a "I like Hill because he's fast, I'm a Georgia Tech fan post"...But if I look at our trend of no loyalty to non-core players, an obsession with size to a healthy degree, as well as improving team speed. If that 5th spot comes down to those two I think Hill will get the nod. I liked Philly as a receiver and was glad when he was inserted into the line-up at the least just to change it up because the passing game was so weak; but he's not a Steve Smith caliber athlete, he's thin, not overwhelmingly fast, he was just OUR fastest receiver at the time.

Hill has caught passes, and touchdowns, look at LaFell, step up in QB step up in production. I appreciate Cam as our QB but going to Brady is a big difference. Hill going from Sanchez to Cam is a similar jump, a strong armed QB who can take advantage of what seemed like his biggest asset which is getting behind the defense (ala Ginn's resurgence). Asking Hill to be a possession receiver isn't smart IMO, he's a vertical threat, not a catch in traffic guy. But if you guys really believe Brown has a higher ceiling than Hill you're mistaken. In this group you tell me if you'd have Brown over Ginn, Jennings, and a rookie top 3 pick. If we hadn't lost Ginn in FA last year Philly likely isn't signed as an UDFA due to our HOLE AT KR/PR at the time. I'm telling you an UDFA is expendable when a better version is signed to a 2 yr deal.

Just trying to keep the option available, but I included a disclaimer in case he is not. This is just a feeling I had. Of the teams that need a veteran receiver who else is out there offering him a contract....I've heard Miami. If I'm Jennings I'm staying away from the AFC East, and having to face a revamped Todd Bowles, Revis and Cromartie secondary, Rex Ryan and the Bills, and Belichek who always finds a way to at least be sound on defense. Especially when I could come to the NFC South and play with Cam an OROY, Kuechly DROY, and Star DROY. We featured one of the league's best defenses down the stretch in 2014 and were 2nd in 2013, 7-8-1 or not we're breeding a winning culture (one year removed from 12-4, after a planned step back) and as the roster currently is constructed you're the #2 (even if not spoken) from day one.

1-KB 2-Jennings ® 3-Ginn ® 4-Rookie 5-Hill Some of you may agree, some of you may not. As you can see Brown, Cotchery, and Bersin have been replaced with Ginn, a rookie, and Hill. (Disclaimer--Cotchery stays if we miss out on Jennings)** Personal opinion after seeing all of these players play in the NFL at some level I see Jennings, Ginn, Hill, and a rookie as upgrades over Brown, Cotchery, and Bersin. Brown and Bersin made our roster over other UDFA/practice squad players like McNutt, King, an oft-injured Gettis, and Tiquan Underwood. Bersin in my opinion got the nod due to his 3 years of being a camp body, no real difference between him and the other young possession receivers and the Wofford connection with the Big Cat. Some of you may like some of his 3rd down grabs but his ceiling athletically is very low, and he's not the kind of talent that can consistently threaten NFL secondaries. Brown made our roster ORIGINALLY as a returner, not as a receiver; as he was behind Cotchery, Avant, and Bersin. We had no one else to return punts, and by the time he lost his job we were already too far into the season to replace him (hint-we just did that with a 2yr deal for Ginn). Cotchery, left a lot to be desired slow, no yac, but was a mentor and at least had good hands. Honest opinion his best season was as the 3rd it Pittsburgh touchdown wise because he was used primarily in the slot, asking him to play outside was out of necessity because we had the mass exodus at receiver last off-season cutting Smith, and not re-signing LaFell, Ginn, and Hixon. If we take a receiver in the first three rounds like many think we will ® will mean he could be at any of those three spots on the depth chart based on how early one is grabbed. If we take one in the first two rounds IMO the expectation is he'll likely start in the slot and rotate with Ginn, but eventually we will see Jennings relegated to the slot if the rookie catches on. Hill to me is the wild card, he possesses so much more upside than Bersin and Brown, raw size and speed, (something Bersin/Brown would have combined if they were one player). After an off-season of working out, last season, and this coming training camp to learn the offense, I find it hard to believe that Brown/Bersin supporters wouldn't prefer him as the 5th receiver who legitimately has number two receiver potential. At the very least I'd rather see a go pattern thrown to a 6'4 4.4 speed receiver vs a 5'11 180lb receiver, and as the 5th that's not a bad option. twenty-three year old with plenty of room to be brought on slowly, I'd gladly like to see our own "Optimus Prime" come out of no where seemingly. If we can develop Brown, and Bersin enough to actually get some on field reps, and make a few plays, there's no reason to believe we can't do the same for Hill, because whether you want to admit it or not he's made just as many plays already.

Can’t deny it though, I remember looking at his highlights, I actually really liked the pick aside from his injury, he was a beast on Madden for what his overall was lol!

So Whatever Happened to That DB We Drafted from WV??? With the off-season lul I figured why not, I liked his tape, then he played, got hurt and disappeared....

Yes he is.

Also because we will likely draft a DB, I look at this signing as insurance in case a young DB we want 1) isn't there, 2) we draft a young DB that will need some time to be ready. On Paper Ball 6'2, Norman 6', and Bene 5'11/6' (depending where you look), with a 3 Safety rotation of Boston, Harper, Coleman things sound a bit more solid than this time last year. Factor in we'll likely add a DB/S via draft or UDFA or both the room for potential is nice with proven commodities already on the roster.

LOL, his Madden stats have him portrayed with the exact opposite strengths in comparison to the scouting report which says he's best in press/man. Madden has his press weak at 65 and 79 man while having 86 zone. BTW Madden also has Norman, Bene, and Ball all at 87 speed ouch!

I don't think we will sign him, and I have no stock in him, but it would be hilarious if he came here Stewart goes down as likely anticipated by many and he tears it up.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000478709/article/richardson-ill-be-one-of-the-top-running-backs

Mike Mitchell cast off from Oakland ya'll loved him, Ginn cast off from SF/MIA no one wanted by the time the season ended ya'll loved him too. No one knew who in the hell Fozzy Whittaker was now ya'll love him also, Ed Dickson was an after thought in BAL now everyone wants him back. Point I'm making is he was in CLEVELAND name one successful anything there....I'll wait. And running in Indy hasn't existed since Edgerrin James and Joseph Addai and even then it was limited behind the passing attack. Down hill runner with some quickness on a down hill team. I'd kick the tires on Trent. You all were inamoured by Tyler Gaffney, if he got ya'll excited you should be willing to see what a talented back like Trent could do behind on a team that CAN actually run.

I'd still like to see a veteran added along side Ginn, and a draftee. We're an injury away from being screwed at the receiver position if we don't bolster it up. Benjamin Cotchery Draft Pick Brown FA Ginn Olsen Dickson Williams If we can add another veteran, Ginn, and a solid 1st - 3rd round selection at WR, I will be happy this off-season with that position. I like that group of pass catchers at receiver and tight end.

Anyone who would take a franchise MLB over a franchise QB is absolutely out of touch with reality. Defensive players DO NOT carry the same weight, not even close.