Early NFL offseason chatter

[mrcompletely11]

1 minute ago, LinvilleGorge said:

As most know, NFL teams have become very resistant to being featured on Hard Knocks. So... in steps Belichick and UNC.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-bill-belichick-unc-to-appear-on-offseason-hard-knocks

holy poo

How in the holy hell does he think this would be a smart idea?

[LinvilleGorge]

5 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

How in the holy hell does he think this would be a smart idea?

Massive free outreach to recruits. The reason NFL teams hate it is because there's no competitive advantage. That's not the case in college football.

[MHS831]

7 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Massive free outreach to recruits. The reason NFL teams hate it is because there's no competitive advantage. That's not the case in college football.

That was my first thought.  Show your facilities, processes, etc. Free commercial.  How many players might transfer seeking publicity now?  He might get 2-3 new transfers.  High schoolers get their first peek into a program to see what it is like, and if they like it, they will want to go there.  The players become famous and when you are recruited, they greet you or they partner with you for the weekend.  The recruits already know them...little things make a huge difference.   

[WhoKnows]

On 2/24/2025 at 1:23 PM, MHS831 said:

Milton Williams (Eagles) DT free agent

Panthers rumored to be targeting the 25 year old DL in free agency

I’m a little uneasy paying through the nose for another Eagles FA who likely will not be nearly as effective outside of the Eagles DL like Sanders was ineffective away from the Philly OL/offense.

[WhoKnows]

On 2/25/2025 at 8:13 PM, Basbear said:

 

I glad they are approaching this draft is that way!! LOLOLOLO just beyond Stoopid.....errraaa I mean brilliant please keep it up failcons!!!

Maybe next year they will fully ignore defense!!! Jesus....

I’m all for it as well. Stupid strategy, period. It reminds me of Hurney/Fitterer and their tendency to fall for certain people like Little and Grier or Corral and DJ Johnson and ignoring people who drop to great value like Crosby or Trey Smith.

If the Falcons have offensive blinders on, that’s awesome and maybe drops some BPA guys to us, especially day 3.

[MHS831]

11 minutes ago, WhoKnows said:

I’m a little uneasy paying through the nose for another Eagles FA who likely will not be nearly as effective outside of the Eagles DL like Sanders was ineffective away from the Philly OL/offense.

I don't let isolated cases determine present or future decisions, but Sanders benefited from that OL for sure--I said it LOUDLY at the time of the STUPID signing.   However, he would have Derrick Brown here at one DE and he would be the other, sending Robinson to a reserve role.  Signing him would still necessitate the need for a NT, but if we prioritize that, The DL would be pretty impressive here.  At 25, his salary is projected to be $15-20m.  We get a young, experienced, successful DT with a 70 PFF rating at a cost less than our guards cost us last year--each.  I see that Morgan has identified IDL as the biggest need on the team, so if last season was any indicator, he will throw money at DL early.  The Eagles probably can't re-sign Williams, so he is going to be one of the most desirable free agent DLinemen.   I think Morgan will address DE or NT and S in free agency as priorities. 

Not saying you are wrong, just saying that 1. I think Williams would not feel much of a drop off with Brown and stud NT.  and 2. Expect Morgan to splash at S and DL.

Let's see how it turns out--but if Williams' demands are too high, you might be right.