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I don't expect XL to start. He's not on the field for 12 personnel. For 11, he'll get abundant snaps but he's not starting Z or Slot early downs. He'll still a lot of snaps but technically speaking, not starting.

Brooks himself confirmed he's already running and will be ready for training camp come July. There's diff types of tears and a 6th month recovery for a clean tear linesn up. If that's the case, I think he's getting snaps immediately and that could be bulk/majority by midseason worst case.

Precisely. He's a really good fit. Evero is finally getting the defense he wants. He got his field captain back in Jewell, 2 dudes from his SB winning Rams defense in Robinson & Fuller, then brought in Hill who was there with him as well. Horn is really nice for the Ramsay/Surtain role and they still need that extra DB for nickle and dime. Jackson seems aight but an upgrade could really help. Caelen Carson would be nice.

I'm excited for our LB room after checking more of his stuff. Also spent a minute looking back at Evero's work in 2022 in DEN with Jewell. Jewell was the lone ILB in his penny fronts and played fantastic that year (unreal game against KC), and when they had Singleton in with him for their base cover 6/2-HS, they played so fast together with some real fun disguises and blitzes. Seems like Trevin will be a great fit for Evero. I don't know if Shaq's going to have the speed post-injury (especially at his age) so this is a really smart move and he could be our LB of the future (or sooner). See no reason why this kid can't succeed in this environment and have an earlier impact than anticipated. Still need another DB to help with our 5 and 6 DB packages, but this is a very strong move and I love the fit.

Pratt at 4.1. Let's go!

sry if posted, but fun find:

The sideline-to-sideline quickness/ability to cover so much of the field is big in the 2-high shell. Can ease in for now, but he fits the scheme nicely.

Interesting to note: We'll end up with a pick in every round this year and gained our missing 2nd back next year. Notable Bryce-trade capital was retrieved without losing anything beyond. Albeit, you can't recoup us landing the #1 overall pick, but it's still aight maneuvering.

Rice, Malik and Baker for sure at WR. Stover at TE Van Pran, Nourzad or Bortoloni at C Tampa, Carson, Khyree Jackson, Myles Harden at CB Mustapha at Safety Kamara or gabe Murphy at EDGE

I heard he smells

TJ Tampa and Peyton Wilson have very clearly been flagged by teams for whatever reasons. Injuries likely for Wilson.

Thank you.

Trevin Wallace 6'1 237 lbs | 1.62 10 yd split | 4.51 40 21 Y/O, #73 Overall PFN, #3 Overall LB in The Beast, 3rd Round Grade, Below is from The Beast:

It's more value and they think they're getting the same value at 72. We have the first pick in the 4th so you could use that to trade back up into the third. Capital is capital. At least we're not losing it like Fitt did. Just josslin' the menu to our fixings.

So went to 72 from 65, that's the same block/tier. It's all about what we gained. Really not a big deal folks. A high third for a high third.

Kneeland, Franklin, Tampa, Colson, both Wilsons, Cade Stover, Braswell, some interesting talent out there and not far to go until 65.

He's a good compliment to Pittman while Downs works the slot. Pierce can come in for 4 WR sets. Their WR room looks great for Richardson.

One thing I'll add: Some of the teams that it would be fine to emulate have invested in RBs. Detroit, Buffalo, Seattle, LAR, MIA, PIT, SF don't shy away from RB investments. I don't think this whole stigma of not taking one early has merit. Yes, you can find them later more often than other positions, but that fact doesn't change the impact of the top prospects at the spot.

Ooh damn good pick by PIT

There goes Sainristil!

Yeppp-- not to mention the roads Hunt carved for Mostert & Achane last year. Brooks should be licking his chops.

If we're truly trying to just collect weapons, let's keep it going. Don't have far to go until our next pick and there's still some very good talent on the board. It drops like a MFer in the 4th, could see us moving around again. But wouldn't mind staying pat at 65.

We've got a new centerpiece RB: Jonathan Brooks Texas | 6'0 207 | 4.45 | All-Around Workhorse Back w/Receiving Skills I've seen comps to Gurley and Charles. Some copy pasta: PFF: 10 TDs, 1400 total yards in 11 games Brooks, a decorated Texas high school football player, had to wait his turn behind the likes of Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson before taking over as the Longhorns’ lead back in 2023. The wait appeared to be worth it, as he looked like a future NFL star as just a redshirt sophomore. While his footwork isn’t quite Robinson’s level, he can cut/change direction/avoid tacklers very quickly and has an explosive first step. He isn’t a nuanced route runner, but he has good hands and showcased his ability to force missed tackles as a receiver. The only glaring negative on his scouting report is a torn ACL in 2023 that ended his lone season as a starter.

8 picks to go Cooper, Colson, AD, Tampa, Sainistril, Roman Wilson, Benson, Wilson, Kneeland, some high end talent available

Got our 2025 second back for a guy likely in the same block we’d be picking at 39. Plus a 5th. Not too shabby