4 hours ago, Griever said:

Translation: "We talked abut his rookie year being a dumpster fire."

If Burton starts acting like a pro & blows up this year, do we trade Higgins?

Wouldn't hate it for a 1st or an equivalent player on defense.

3 hours ago, T-Dub said:

If Burton starts acting like a pro & blows up this year, do we trade Higgins?

Wouldn't hate it for a 1st or an equivalent player on defense.

More likely they draft another wide receiver in the firsts round in next year's draft.

You know... more weapons for Joe.

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9 hours ago, T-Dub said:

If Burton starts acting like a pro & blows up this year, do we trade Higgins?

Wouldn't hate it for a 1st or an equivalent player on defense.

That would be a huge mistake, not because the value wouldn't be there but giving a guy a contract who wants to be here only to trade him is going to create animosity for other guys who want to be here. I think it's much more likely they keep Tee, and once Yoshi's contract is up let him go and let Burton slide into that spot.

8 minutes ago, Jamie_B said:

That would be a huge mistake, not because the value wouldn't be there but giving a guy a contract who wants to be here only to trade him is going to create animosity for other guys who want to be here. I think it's much more likely they keep Tee, and once Yoshi's contract is up let him go and let Burton slide into that spot.

Or trade Burton if he really shows out. I'd rather keep Yoshi given the choice...expecting big(ger) things from him this year...we'll see I guess.

7 minutes ago, esjbh2 said:

Or trade Burton if he really shows out. I'd rather keep Yoshi given the choice...expecting big(ger) things from him this year...we'll see I guess.

I like Yoshi he's a big target and makes endzone catches easier for Joe to do, but he doesn't get open consistently and especially when Tee or Jamar are not on the field.

That said Tee has said he looks good and is more twitchy this season, so well see if that translates to the getting open or not more this year.

2 hours ago, Jamie_B said:

That would be a huge mistake, not because the value wouldn't be there but giving a guy a contract who wants to be here only to trade him is going to create animosity for other guys who want to be here. I think it's much more likely they keep Tee, and once Yoshi's contract is up let him go and let Burton slide into that spot.

They did give themselves an out after next season that would "only" cost them $7.5M in dead cap. Still not convinced he's part of their long term plans.

On 7/6/2025 at 2:04 PM, Jamie_B said:

That would be a huge mistake, not because the value wouldn't be there but giving a guy a contract who wants to be here only to trade him is going to create animosity for other guys who want to be here. I think it's much more likely they keep Tee, and once Yoshi's contract is up let him go and let Burton slide into that spot.

Agree. Let's not forget that Higgins misses several games a season.

The defense was obviously a huge problem last season, but the poor kicking game was a HUGE factor in missing the playoffs. The snapper-holder-kicker operation needs to get fixed by the opening game. There are going to be plenty of close games where a FG or lack thereof will be the difference. between winning and losing.

On 7/6/2025 at 4:06 AM, T-Dub said:

If Burton starts acting like a pro & blows up this year, do we trade Higgins?

Wouldn't hate it for a 1st or an equivalent player on defense.

A 1st for Higgins is probably VERY wishful thinking. He's not a cheap rookie or top of his position. He'd be 28, and carry a $30M cap charge. If he stays at current production... A late second or high 3rd.

Crazy to think that for the next two years, Tee has a higher cap number than Chase. And Tee's $30M guaranteed at signing is double what he's made since he's been in the league - even with one year of the franchise tag.