kungfoodude

Think about how bad it would be if he wasn't our QB1.

I understand the thought process but still would caution that he is a rookie and this is the NFL. Traditionally rookie WR's tend to struggle. I just don't like to see runaway expectations for young players that lead to unwarranted fan disappointment. Glad to see him making some plays in TC but I am not going to get too excited or upset until he has a few games under his belt.

The easiest work he will get all season is against our non-Moton OT's.

We'd have to give up a 1st for them to take Greg Little.

I thought that was who it was. Makes it that much more impressive for Marshall.

Let's let them get some actual games under their belt first. I don't like saddling a bunch of rookies with unfair expectations. Remember it took Samuel a few seasons to really hit his stride.

Who was that Marshall roasted?

Oh poo.....here we go....

Maybe he is just an M. Night Shyamalan superfan.

You can twist it anyway you want but we have a bust first round QB currently. So what would the difference really be?

I came here to say this. IMO this is really probably the worst scenario. Because now we likely have a top 5 draft pick, are in position to draft a franchise QB but have no idea what to do with Darnold. That is an easy choice for me, I draft a QB but I don't know that our staff and FO would feel similarly. Especially if they thought he looked good in camp. So, then you are looking at the potential of maybe passing on a franchise QB(twice) for a guy that ends up flaming out in 2022. To me that is the true nightmare scenario.

Gotta be DJ Moore at the top of that list.

Yep, just an accounting trick make it easier to stomach that big lump sum.

I don't really envision a scenario where we are trading for him if there is question as to his status. We are not describing similar scenarios at all.

This is a no-brainer, really. I liked Samuel but his situation is the textbook "don't pay this guy" scenario. Moton, on the other hand, is a top tier OT in the NFL. We simply couldn't afford to let him get away.

I don't have an issue with us continuing to kick the tires as the situation develops. It isn't like we may not have a chance that a QB is a big need during the season. Darnold has an injury history, he is a bust and his backups are not dependable.

It would be a surprise(injuries aside) if he doesn't make the leap to being a 12+ sack guy in 2021. On paper, the DL and secondary took big leaps forward. This should start making these pressures become sacks. Every metric/stat you pointed out and others all seem to indicate elite sack production is imminent.

Yeah, aside from the QB, that OL is just such a glaring roster weakness. It's stark. And this is under the assumption that the rest of our offseason moves were mostly successful. It is entirely possible that we might not be a successful team even with Watson just yet. Ideally, we know a LOT more about our overall direction after 2021. As bad as it seemed in 2020, we left that season being pretty positive overall. I want that to continue in 2021, regardless of the win totals. Although a big jump there would go a long way towards getting the fanbase much more excited.

We still lack a significant amount of overall experience. That is an issue, IMO. That applies to the coaches and players, really. Even if you were to drop Watson into our roster for zero cost, I think we are a little bit away from being a SB caliber team. If this draft class turns out to be a big hit, I think that will change.

We all know who that really is and that his account got banned for trolling.

Did you tell him how big of a Pats fan you were and how it was the best moment of your life to see Brady get another one?

The NFLPA has long argued against the arbitrary nature of these punishments. This is another example.

Try not to get emotional. I know that is hard for you. Your keyboard is probably taking a pounding as you are thrashing the F5.

You didn't follow Stafford to LA?