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To have all the tools and you still can't get the job done--BUT if the light does come on--and some WRs take time--we could be scary.

Yeah, you have to assume he was not facing many shutdown CBs

he catches everything thrown to him....had 17 targets and 14 receptions for 160 yards. XL has the tools to be really good--not sure about inside the helmet though

Yeah, that is my point--we all are just shootin from the hip.

Jerry Jones has realized that his days are numbered. Supposedly, he is mortgaging the future for a ring today--he mentioned that he only has 1 ring, but that team was not one he built--(did not mention that part). Desperation, ego, and wealth--a dangerous combination. Lets see what he does.

I was expecting to see more cap room moves by now, which may be to suggest that we are not going to be that aggressive. I have mixed emotions about that (because I think we have 3 needs on D and 3 needs on O--starters). If you look to the draft for 3 starters, that is ambitious. We need 6

So I am guessing we go with: TMac XL Coker Tremayne (17 targets, 14 receptions, 160 yards--not bad) Horn XXXXXXXXXX

Awesome. Do you have a pattern of being right?

We have no idea how this will work out, but we know better than to close our minds because there is an isolated incident that is similar in nature that did not work out well.

at least we are getting some moves now--going into a fun time of the year. THANKS Special Juan for staying on top of things.

Make it happen.

Same

Guessing that Horn might get extended (along with Hunt and / or Lewis) so the sting of that contract might be mitigated.

He is slated to go rounds 5-7--he is the type of player that makes a way onto the roster and stays in the NFL for 8 years. To your point, if Brooks comes around and we have this (and Horn) in the slot, we have given Bryce more options. On paper, it seems promising.

Not that he would be a tweener--he's an accomplished slot WR with more yards than many in this draft. He possesses all the attributes of a slot--size speed, hands, intelligence, production, and experience. Throw in intelligence and discipline. The fact that he can also play RB in a pinch does not make him a tweener, in my view.

Me too--a day 3 slot who can play STs and RB in a pinch-

OK, we are letting our top RB go. We have Chuba, Etienne, and Brooks. Imagine a player who could LEGITIMATELY play the slot and back up at RB? I am sure he'd be a special team player as well. I noticed him at the combine, and thought, "Here is a late rounder who could stand out as a slot and provide depth at RB. Without further ado....(I know one Huddler who might be able to tell us more about this guy): Navy running back/wide receiver Eli Heidenreich headlined the 2026 NFL Combine for the Midshipmen, running an official 4.44-second 40-yard dash and recording 16 reps on the bench press. Recognized as a versatile, "Swiss army knife" offensive weapon, Heidenreich solidified his draft stock as a potential day three target. Eli Heidenreich (RB/WR - Navy) 2026 Combine Performance: 6'0" 200 lbs. 40-Yard Dash: 4.44 seconds. 10-Yard Split: 1.55 seconds. Vertical Jump: 35.5 inches. Broad Jump: 10' 0". Bench Press: 16 Reps. Highlights: Showcased as a premier receiving threat from the backfield, having left Navy as the program's all-time leader in receiving yards (1,994). High character. Smart. Maybe, just maybe....

Correct this logic I might if it meant taking his guaranteed money now and spread it over 3 years (2026-2028) and maybe add $6m. I am not sure you can do that, or that he would do it, but it would be a way for him to extend his career and bank accounts and we would be getting him for $6m for 2 years (if healthy), basically, since his entire salary is guaranteed now. If not, we lose an additional $6m spread over 2 years. So let's say his guaranteed $$ for 2026 is $18m. Give him a $24m contract ($8m per) through 2028. Worst case: We get $10m in cap relief now and create $3m dead cap for 2 years (2027-8). Best case? We get cap relief now and a good/decent guard/tackle for 2 years (2027-2028) and the total salary per year when he is active would be $12m if you don't count any money for the season he cannot play. That is a good value, and we'd basically be getting a 50% discount rate. Since we have so much guaranteed now, extending him is not as crazy as it seems. Something has to be wrong with this logic...

Basically, Sadiq means you would have to cover him with a safety or nickel instead of a LB. Not a huge advantage, but he can create mismatches in some sets.

He could, but we can't replace him (as a cap casualty) with what we'd save. I mean, saving $4.75m is not worth losing a starting edge, especially if we let Wonnum go (we will, as you know). I think we keep jones and Scourton as starters--hopefully, Princely will come on stronger in 2026.

Not trying to derail the topic, but my LB crush Golday from Cincinnati is a 6'4" 245 lb WLB who has experience as an edge player. Imagine what you could do with that..... We have Jones II and Scourton to start and hold the edge--imagine a LB who can step up and play the 9tech while Scourton and or Jones slide down. Princely should improve. We could kill 2 birds here--at least on paper.

I think we traded up for Armanti Edwards in the third round when he had a 7th round grade. Feel the Hurn.

There is only 1 place to get an OT--these experts need to read the tea leaves--I am OK with Golday and Slaughter (C will probably have to start), but we are going to need a LT. We have already sent Nijman into the market, Ickey may not be back ever, and BC is not going to be available. All signs point to a LT. Freeling or Lomu. Even if Ickey is coming back, let him play RT after Moton or G.

This just in: We will have a new center in 2026. I think the draft is solid at C, and a rookie would be decent between our twin veteran guards. While we could go free agency, I just do not see pouring more $$ into the OL aside from Ickey, Moton, Hunt, and Lewis. We have a QB we might have to sign, Coker, and you can't spend $200m on offense because you have a short qb with a below average arm and limited mobility.

I don't know if Leo C can or not--not really well read about the free agents.