kungfoodude

IMO, there is no one player that instantly makes that an elite defense and my guess is that with the way his contract is structured, he may need a very, very substantial trade capital offer. If that is the case, I just don't think that's a prudent move for a team that is likely to have upper half of the draft picks and extreme roster needs for at least a couple of more offseasons. The Parsons trade made sense for Green Bay because that is a very complete team that needed someone to elevate them as a team. We are far from that situation. There are very few, if any, non-QB's we can add to this roster and expect big results in terms of overall W's/L's. If he can be had for a reasonable price, I am 1,000,000% in. If it's something that hinders our ability to continue to add cheap talent to the roster, it's a bad idea for where we are in our building phase.

He is under contract through 2029 so this is really nothing like Burns. Our clock had run out and he was going to be due a mega-deal and ASKED for a mega deal. They have an elite guy on a longer term deal with a highish AAV but it will be $25-30 mil/year with almost no money guaranteed. It's a mega low risk, mega high reward so his value in a trade is likely to be substantially higher than Burns at the moment we had to trade him.

I think if you know anything about Pete Carroll he isn't mailing it in. It's just not working there. I agree. They need to start collecting assets like the Jets did while retooling that roster. Some of that already started after they moved Meyers to Jacksonville. Geno is an acceptable QB to take the "rebuild" bullets while they try to get the roster upgraded the next 2-3 offseasons. They also have a ton of cap space next year($105 mil) so they could just opt to go hard in FA.

I don't necessarily think he will be moved, I would currently be leaning against that notion. I think a lot will depend on the coaching situation. Carroll certainly can't be thinking about wanting to go through a serious strip down and overhaul, so the longer he plans to remain, the less likely I think Crosby gets moved.

At this point, it is criminal to go into the 2026 training camp/OTA's with XL penciled in as a #2 WR. The team must upgrade, either through free agency or the draft. If he cannot give 100% effort on significantly less snaps as a #4-6 WR(players like Tremayne have done that consistently) then I don't think you have a player worth rostering beyond the trade deadline. Offensively, we eventually have to upgrade to an NFL starting caliber C. It's been almost the length of time from Gross to Ikey since Kalil retired and we have below average to terrible C play. Love Mays as a BC-esque utility backup but he will never be an above average long term starting C. The TE room is one of the worst in the NFL but it's a low usage position in this offense, so the investments are likely to be small, if any. I would never expect to see an elite TE in a Dave Canales offense. 100% agree on OL depth. We actually aren't bad there but BC will be gone, Mays is a UFA, Corbett is a UFA and Zavala has been both injured and bad. We have to bolster that depth again or resign guys like Mays and Corbett to keep that depth somewhat stable.

Crosby will garner a haul in a trade. I would be reluctant to make that trade because of the following: 1. Our overall roster is awful. We cannot afford to be trading away valuable draft capital. 2. He isn't the best fit(IMO) for the scheme that Evero runs. I love the player but it would really need to be at a reasonable deal and I think he is likely to garner an unreasonable price if he gets traded.

In terms of need, EDGE is currently #1. Our pass rush is near league worst levels. However, I don't subscribe to "need" based drafting. BPA all day. We do need to dramatically upgrade over Scourton, Jones, Wonnum and Umanmielen. That is likely in the running for the NFL's worst two deep. Not saying all those players are bad, but I am saying 100% of those players are 2nd or 3rd stringers.

If you get a chance to upgrade either(or both) EDGE spots, you do so. Doesn't mean Scourton shouldn't get reps, after all we will see plenty of reps from the two deep. We just need to get that front 7 better overall. You hope our young guys keep getting better and eventually become either very good rotational players or elite guys.

ILB's are bad but the EDGE guys are underwhelming too. Upgrades across the board are needed. If Scourton or Umanmielen pan out, fantastic, but it's unwise to assume they will.

INB4 the inevitable Geno Smith/Baker Mayfield/Sam Darnold nonsense.

Well, there are a pretty big chunk of big framed WR's that aren't speedsters that are also excellent route runners. Hopkins, Fitz etc. He just needs to work on his execution and catching. Being stronger at the point of attack. If he improves even 10-20% he will be in the discussion for best we have ever had. It's up to him how good he wants to be.

Not a big drop off. Rest up and get healthy for next year.

FWIW, TMac needs the following to set rookie team records for a Panthers rookie WR: 9 receptions, 86 receiving yards, 3 TD's

I mean, I know we all love Coker but outslandish demands based on?

No, we still have to do our part on offense.

I think they also really do believe.

Yeah, if we are able to get to Darnold, he will 100% wilt. It's who he is. If it isn't pass rushing, it has to be forcing TO's. He is a tenth the QB that Purdy is and we were able to goad him into a ton of INT's.

The defense is the worry, both theirs and ours. Can't let their running game get going or we will be in a tough spot. Also have to take care of the ball and control the pace on offense.

I think it's a lot of yes men and group think.

He is been very, very, VERY good as a rookie. Not a complete player but he seems to have something we haven't had in a drafted WR in a long time is excellent worth ethic and drive to succeed.

I think they view Dalton as a trusted mentor at this point. It's all about building an environment arouns Bryce.

This is the ideal situation even if Bryce sticks around. At least an attempt at an overall QB room upgrade. I don't think it's fear, I think from coaching staff to owner they are genuinely true believers.

Dalton is under contract for 2026. I would prepare yourself for business as usual in that QB room.

I think it depends on if you can quietly shop him around and gauge value. If you can find another Dallas deal, move him. If not, you try to upgrade the position through free agency and/or draft and just push him down the roster for another season to potentially develop. If that doesn't happen, cut him after 2026.

Yeah, it will be viewed as a hedge and when Bryce continues to struggle it will create a tough spot in the media and stadium for him.