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Valid. I phrased that wrong. I meant their WR situation is miles better than what they had before. That's now a very scary WR group, in my opinion. Justin Jefferson it ain't, but Darnold's got pieces to be successful if he doesn't come crashing back down to Earth.

Darnold needed a target. He got one. Kupp isn't what he used to be but he's miles better than what they had.

"Hey, Jaycee! Congratulations. Obviously a contract like that signals that you've really arrived as a bona fide star in the league. You come from an NFL family, and your dad was a star in his own right. So what has been the reaction from the family to this pivotal moment in your career?" It's really not hard.

This is awesome! I don't even care what he costs. No expense should be spared in rebuilding the Thunder Cats.

...That's actually a very, very valid point. It's much better to get this deal done before the others got their bag, and the price tag shot up.

We're not contending in his rookie season. So I guess it depends on how valuable he would be to the future of the organization.

Right move. Panthers legend!

...by Eddy.

I remember being FURIOUS that we passed on Olsen to take Beason. And, well, that all worked out for the best. So I hope we do likewise this time around again.

Getting Cam Scattyboo in the 5th would be a coup.

I didn't watch either game today. I knew this snooze fest of a Super Bowl was a certainty. I hope there are about 100 million people living in KC and Philly to make up their viewership because I'm going to skip this SB and I know I'm not alone. I honestly don't think watching this Super Bowl would be the most interesting thing to happen to me that day. I have a good BM in the morning and I don't think watching Kendrick and another KC title is even in the running for second.

Cam was. Given the choice between the two...

He can run good routes. He can get open. But he needs to work on his hands. Some of the catches he made this year were routine catches that for some reason he makes look like circus catches. You see Bryce favoring Thielen in the highlights when both are open, or sometimes even when AT isn't open. I think it's fair to say even Bryce is questioning his reliability, and that's going to hamper his career if he doesn't tighten up that aspect of his game. XL is miles away from a "bust" conversation, but the fact is down the stretch he was outplayed by and trusted less than the UDFA WR on the roster.

Well if it's a done deal, I'm gonna lean HEAVILY on the copewagon that he was without Derrick Brown and Shaq. The biggest knock against this D was the utter inability to stop the run, and the centerpiece of our defensive line and the only non-JAG LB in our corps probably had something to do with that. Hopefully we address the lack of talent in FA and draft and with the right pieces, Evero can put together a solid D. It's a tall order to turn around in a year, but again, we're DRAMATICALLY improving our defense just by getting 2 linchpin pieces healthy.

Among the unrestricted: Keep: QB Andy Dalton - He's good for Bryce's development, and great to have as a backup TE Tommy Tremble - Good locker room energy. And we will need a run blocking TE once Ian is finally gone. LB Shaq Thompson - Home team discount CB Mike Jackson - Was asked to do a lot. I like how he plays. P Johnny Hekker - If the price is right LS JJ Jansen - No one better suggest otherwise. This man is a legend! S Sam Franklin - Good depth for the right price Pound Sand: C Austin Corbett C Brady Christensen - He's already talking about wanting to make the move that's best for his family. Let him test the waters. I don't see commitment to the team here. TE Ian Thomas - F***ing FINALLY TE Feleipe Franks WR David Moore - Good player, but ultimately a JAG. Replaceable. RB Mike Boone DE DeShawn Williams OLB Cam Gill CB Caleb Farley S Xavier Woods - Unfortunately he's an ideal player for a bygone era. I feel like I remember more penalties against him than positive plays. And more than once I saw him wind up for a Madden 2004 "hit stick" tackle only to completely whiff. The entire safety room needs a refresh. We need guys who force fumbles, not punishers. S Jordan Fuller S Nick Scott S Lonnie Johnson K Eddy Piñeiro - Sorry, I want a kicker who's good from 55+. I saw too many games this year decided by a last-30-seconds-of-regulation drive to the opponent's 40 to set up a game-winner. Eddy is never gonna be that guy.