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I think we found our QB, and he was on the roster. We found a starting Center I think we found a starting LB (Wallace) and we may have found a starting CB (Jackson) and I think a possible depth or nickel CB (Bartholomew). An undrafted Rookie because a key part of our offense (Coker). We seem to have gotten good play from our 2024 draft's third and fourth round picks. Our biggest weaknesses: DL (I think DT/nose is a huge weakness that can really make us better if addressed properly) DB (We have 1 safety returning; need to re-sign Jackson and add some CB help) WR (We could use an alpha) Edge (A rookie to play with Clowney and Wonnum for a season) LB (Jewell and Wallace were below average--but playing behind a below average DL--I think we need an ILB) TE--A stud would improve this offense. Give Sanders time, but we could use 2

If you don't realize what a great job Mays did, you don't watch OL play. He was better than Corbett, he beat out BC when Corbett was injured--and Mays had been playing G as well as C--yes, it helps being between two stud Gs, but his pass blocking was very good. Overall grade, PFF--Lewis 72, Hunt 67, Mays 66. Pass blocking? Mays ranked higher than Lewis and Hunt. Compared to Corbett: Overall: Mays 66.1; Corbett 62.9 Pass Blocking: Mays 74.9; Corbett 66.8 Run Blocking: Mays 66.9; Corbett 59.3 Salary: Corbett $10m; Mays $711K (RFA entering 2025). Mays may have contributed to Bryce's turnaround more than anyone else-- Mays will improve when he learns better technique and gets familiar with just 1 job. He is 25. Let's not create problems that do not exist.

I am seeing Vrabel, Johnson, and Saleh as the 3 hottest candidates. Many see Johnson as the most coveted--but I disagree. Johnson is a technical guy--a creative offensive mind who has not been a head coach yet. I think Vrabel or Saleh are better choices because they are more about culture and seem to have the respect of players. I also think Vrabel might be making a mistake going to New England, I think he is the best leader of men--followed by Saleh. Dan Campbell is not a football genius, but he knows how to motivate. He gets family and the power of the locker room. Having said that, Johnson needs to go to a job with a solid culture--not one that is in disarray. After the presser in Jax with the owner who threatened to fire his GM while sitting beside him on national TV--that is not the job for him. I also think Brady needs a more solid environment, but I am not sure he is head coach material.

Winston has the highest completion percentage in NFL History, if you count interceptions as completions. (Positive?)

I am the same way--look back at the draft history of the Panthers and see how many fourth rounders stuck--While I agree that we need all the picks we have to address needs, backup QB is a VERY IMPORTANT need. While people do not want to spend a draft pick on a QB--I think the best value in round 4 might be QB. Besides, backups cost more cap room than a mid round rookie--so what you lose in the draft you gain in free agency. We have coaches who have developed QBs--and other players. Let them do their work. The concept that a third year QB needs a mentor is myth. They can develop just as much by mentoring a rookie--and there are these things called coaches (often former QBs) who can do that. THIS DRAFT has some strong, developmental QBs that should be available in rounds 3 and 4. The Pats drafted Brady when they had Bledsoe--same thing. I want my backup QB trying to win a starting gig, not looking to stave off Shady Acres.

Definitely want a guy you can count on for a few games who gives the team a chance to win--I see that perspective. My view is the backup needs to be competing and developing for 3 years from now, when Bryce may be a mediocre QB asking for $80m. In addition, his success has been a relatively short stretch; we don't know if old Bryce might return. I would like to be grooming a backup to be an NFL starter (here or elsewhere) than keeping a guy out of retirement. But there is benefit to any approach, and what I like probably matters little--Cousins behind RGIII, Brady was drafted when Bledsoe was a big name, The Niners drafted Purdy when they were grooming Lance, etc. If you sign a 38-year old veteran, you don't develop the backup QB. Here, we seem to be able to develop QBs (Coach has the rep for developing QBs), so I would like to see us prepare for an uncertain future and use the talents we have on the staff.

My deepest apologies. To be honest, I was thinking team name--not 6th grade geography map. But i did say "from" and you were within your duty and right to step in and clear up this calamity.

I think about the temperament of the player as a backup, and this is a fairly impressive list--for backups. Could be the way we go. Right, I think. The problem with a veteran backup qb is they make $$$. Several backups in the NFL right now make $6-8 million. Good work if you can get it--I am interested in your idea--I mean Brock Purdy was one pick away from this. Most of the available backups this year are not going to save your season should your starter go down--so why not get a young guy who is motivated instead of some older person who failed and is now half coach, half mentor, half player--(never was good with fractions).

Rourke is my top choice--but I had my eye on Howard earlier in the season when he was not on top 100 boards--now he i creeping up--a good game or two down the stretch for him could send him into the second round.

True--you have to compare him to the others and see where he fits in-- In addition, if you recall, Chuba had terrible hands during his first year or two. He worked at it. I was impressed with Legette's route running and I was unimpressed with his hands. I have a feeling he will work on it. In addition, a WR who has a bad QB, change to a QB who has different timing, and then back to the original, reborn QB--it is a bit problematic for some. Legette is a big WR. when he steps up, with his speed, he is going to be a stud.

City--but thanks

We can tell when things are not normal because we don't hear from you--circumstantial, but it causes concern.

Verge vs. the Huddle (not me--you dumbasses)

that does bother me--depth at DT, WR, TE, LB--all seem to be there in the fourth and maybe fifth.

This draft is perfect for this--Beck (stock tanked this year--could be developed), Dart, Howard, Rourke, etc--lotta talent there. I am not sure a veteran clip board holder for $5m is the answer. Get a fourth round rookie for less than $2m--and if he balls out, that is a good problem to have--even if you stay with Bryce, your backup just became a first rounder in a trade.

I would LOVE coaching Green Bay, Buffalo, Seattle, Denver, or even Pittsburgh. I would not love any team from NY, Philly, Cleveland, or Boston. I would hate coaching in Texas (too many idiots) and Florida or California (it is never football weather there) Not sure why--just my perception of the region and team

I met him in Palo Alto as the team (McCaffery was one) boarded the bus to go to the airport to play Colorado. He was monitoring the bus loading. I spoke to him--a kind, incredible human being. He will be a great coach.

And I heard Dallas said NO. I think he becomes a free agent next week...

TIMEOUT!!! This is the time of year Mr. Scot shines. Thank you, and even though your choice of a wife has an upper lip that is stained by the KowAid blue of Jonestown, you are appreciated.

Vrabel will be in Chicago or New England--prolly New England. I have not been keeping up--but that is my thought before getting knowledge.

What a dick.

Wow. I would hate to coach for Dallas.

I read a Saints' forum and they were talking like Vrabel was heading to the Big Easy until Mayo went sour (see what I did there?). I would want the Bears' job--but I really like Maye.

All of our edges should be former Gamecocks or Nittany Lions. Seriously, we'd have 3 on the roster from Columbia, YGM (last year) and now Carter--

McCarthy knows football--handling Rodgers is enough to earn my respect--arrogant POS.