January 21, 20251 yr comment_1784815 23 hours ago, texbengal said: Odighizuwa had a solid year; he’s a 3T and he can make some plays in the backfield and rush the passer. He was the Cowboys’ best interior DL. He’ll get some good coin in the market if he doesn’t re-sign. They had another guy, Chauncey Gholston, who played pretty well too. More of a run stopper than interior pass rush but he was a pleasant surprise last year. How many 3Ts do they need? Best to get a NT. Kenneth Grant is a the best at it. Report
January 22, 20251 yr comment_1784877 5 hours ago, claptonrocks said: How many 3Ts do they need? Best to get a NT. Kenneth Grant is a the best at it. I would be surprised if they re-signed Hill. Rankins is as good as gone… so if both aren’t re-signed, who else is there, besides Jenkins… who himself is unproven as a regular? As such, Osa would be a solid addition, and they’d need to draft another one or two, or sign someone(s) in FA. DL and OL are the biggest areas of need in both outside FA (if they go there, after re-signing their own guys) and in the draft. And yeah, they need help at NT as well, although I think penetrating DTs are harder to find. Heck, Calais Campbell had the highest run-stopping percentage in the league last year… and Poona Ford was in the top 5. Both could have been had either off the wire (Campbell) or for a song in FA (Ford). Ford wasn’t even drafted coming out of U of Texas. Report
January 22, 20251 yr comment_1784888 2 hours ago, texbengal said: I would be surprised if they re-signed Hill. Rankins is as good as gone… so if both aren’t re-signed, who else is there, besides Jenkins… who himself is unproven as a regular? As such, Osa would be a solid addition, and they’d need to draft another one or two, or sign someone(s) in FA. DL and OL are the biggest areas of need in both outside FA (if they go there, after re-signing their own guys) and in the draft. And yeah, they need help at NT as well, although I think penetrating DTs are harder to find. Heck, Calais Campbell had the highest run-stopping percentage in the league last year… and Poona Ford was in the top 5. Both could have been had either off the wire (Campbell) or for a song in FA (Ford). Ford wasn’t even drafted coming out of U of Texas. Poona and Campbell were rolling dice. 7 come 11 Ossais agent may demand him more than his worth. You think penetrating tackles are harder to gond until you don't have that force in a NT to shut runs down They need that type NT.. Report
January 22, 20251 yr comment_1784920 Dolphins and Colts Alie-Cox is aging but he's a dual threat who can block. Former college basketball player that has turned into a good blocker. Draft Order Cap TE Age Overall Receiving Pass Block Run Block Snaps Starts 24/Career stats Notes Tight End Alie-Cox-Colts 32 67.6 64.5 75 64.2 475 13/47 12-147-12.3-1 81% IN Fries is going to get paid, As a young RG I'm not sure we'd be in on the mix. Draft Order Cap OL Age Overall Pass Block Run Block Snaps Starts 24/Career Notes Position Right Guard Fries-Colts 27 86.9 74.9 84.9 268 5/31 IR-Tibia RG It's hard to predict swing tackles but Lamm probably makes some sense as a cheap guy who can play both spots in a pinch. Draft Order Cap OL Age Overall Pass Block Run Block Snaps Starts 24/Career Notes Position Right Tackle Lamm-Dolphins 33 72.7 83.1 53.7 512 7/44 RT/LT 1yr 2.575M I think that we would all love Campbell, even at his age. Draft Order Cap DL Age Overall Run D Pass Rush Coverage Snaps Starts 24/Career stats Notes B Campbell-Dolphins 39 82.3 85.9 66.2 63.5 616 17/242 52-12fl-12h-5s-1ff-5pd 234B-224O-137OVT 6'8 282 1yr 2M Another player I was not familiar with at all but at 25 he's made an impact already and has the size we covet. Draft Order Cap DE/Edge Age Overall Run D Pass Rush Coverage Snaps Starts 24/Career stats Notes Edge Odeyingbo-Colts 25 66.1 56.8 65.5 73 746 14/19 31-7fl-17h-3s-1fr-2ff 580Out 6'6 286 We will be on the hunt for a safety and Blackmon is still young with plenty of starts. Draft Order Cap S Age Overall Run D Pass Rush Coverage Snaps Starts 24/Career stats Position Passer rating vs Notes Free Safety Blackmon-Colts 27 69.3 55.1 69.4 73.5 1084 16/62 86-1fl-1h-.5s-1fr-4pd-3int 851FS-170B 103.2 Report
January 22, 20251 yr comment_1784975 19 hours ago, claptonrocks said: Poona and Campbell were rolling dice. 7 come 11 Ossais agent may demand him more than his worth. You think penetrating tackles are harder to gond until you don't have that force in a NT to shut runs down They need that type NT.. Yes, as I indicated, they need both types. Fortunately, the depth at DT this draft is good. A few at the Sr. Bowl - Walter Nolen, Shemar Stewart, Deone Walker… and some good edge guys as well. Nic Scourton, Donovan Ezeiruaku, and others. Report
January 23, 20251 yr comment_1784992 Not hard to get a 0-5 clean sheet, when playing the absolute bottom side of a second-level league, who managed an amazing 1 shot on target in 90 mins. They will be playing the top-of-the-table Leeds on Monday—who have a+34 goal differential. You can keep the cleats hung up, JJ Report
January 23, 20251 yr comment_1785038 15 hours ago, Jamie_B said: 4 months of no goals is extremely unlikely I know, thats how I know he trolling. Report
January 24, 20251 yr comment_1785098 Falcons Interesting list of safeties this offseason. Simmons is a veteran with lots of starts Draft Order Cap S Age Overall Run D Pass Rush Coverage Snaps Starts 24/Career stats Position Passer rating vs Notes Free Safety Simmons-Falcons 31 59.9 53.8 56.7 60.8 1017 16/124 62-2fl-7pd 689FS-227B-88Slot 81.9 Report
January 24, 20251 yr comment_1785099 Im about half way done https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1X5zdTRZPDkDPyoBeBmCfryu321hyal7qybbZpLYIOqE/edit?usp=sharing Report
January 25, 20251 yr comment_1785196 DT and OG would go a long way towards opening things up for the draft. If they pay up for A/B talent at both those spots, then retain Ford and Gesicki, I could maybe forgive letting Higgins walk. Few others I may try to retain but I don't expect guys like Hill, ADG, Rehkow etc to significantly impact their budget. Veteran corner would also work if they're confident they can make something of a deep DL class & some later round OL prospects with a better coach. They got caught lacking at both those positions though, need to bring in some proven interior players to help set a higher standard and control the LOS both ways. Report
January 27, 20251 yr comment_1785440 Cardinals done I've always loved Dortch. He would dominate too many slot snaps probably. Draft Order Cap WR Age Overall Receiving Run Block Snaps Starts 24/Career stats Notes Slot Dortch-Cardinals 27 63.9 65.2 54.6 432 4/14 37-342-9.2-3 66% Slot 5'7 175 Brown is a guy I've wanted since his RFA days. Lets make it happen. Draft Order Cap OL Age Overall Pass Block Run Block Snaps Starts 24/Career Notes Position Left Guard Brown-Cardinals 28 65.9 73.5 58,7 1070 17/57 LG/C/RG Report
January 28, 20251 yr comment_1785521 I'd see if Zietler would come back for Cappa's Money, resign Ford, and get one guard in the Draft. Everyone in the league knows if this line can be top 15, Joe gives you a chance to be in the Super Bowl!! Report
January 28, 20251 yr Author comment_1785528 35 minutes ago, kennethmw said: I'd see if Zietler would come back for Cappa's Money, resign Ford, and get one guard in the Draft. Everyone in the league knows if this line can be top 15, Joe gives you a chance to be in the Super Bowl!! I like the idea of Zietler as well. Though having a top 15 line is only part of it, we can't have a bottom 30 defense, it has to get at least into the top 15 Report
January 28, 20251 yr comment_1785529 4 minutes ago, Jamie_B said: I like the idea of Zietler as well. Though having a top 15 line is only part of it, we can't have a bottom 30 defense, it has to get at least into the top 15 I think anything over 20 will put us in the playoffs, If we're in the top 15, we'll win the Division!! Report
January 28, 20251 yr comment_1785539 1 hour ago, Jamie_B said: I like the idea of Zietler as well. Though having a top 15 line is only part of it, we can't have a bottom 30 defense, it has to get at least into the top 15 Kevin Zeitler? I like the idea maybe 5 years ago, at this point I have question how much he has left. They'd need to have someone capable backing him up, at which point why not bring in someone younger now instead of hoping? Report
January 28, 20251 yr comment_1785545 1 hour ago, T-Dub said: Kevin Zeitler? I like the idea maybe 5 years ago, at this point I have question how much he has left. They'd need to have someone capable backing him up, at which point why not bring in someone younger now instead of hoping? He had an 86.8 Grade last year, which put him 5th out of 135 G’s last year. Over 1000 snaps from scrimmage with 5 penalties and 2 sacks. He would be a nice bridge to an incoming Rookie G and hopefully a mentor to Volson and Hopefully Ford. And he made 6 Mill last year in Detroit. Report
January 28, 20251 yr comment_1785546 The Bengals can afford Tee and more ... Look at the Eagles Report
January 28, 20251 yr comment_1785548 3 minutes ago, kennethmw said: He had an 86.8 Grade last year, which put him 5th out of 135 G’s last year. Over 1000 snaps from scrimmage with 5 penalties and 2 sacks. He would be a nice bridge to an incoming Rookie G and hopefully a mentor to Volson and Hopefully Ford. And he made 6 Mill last year in Detroit. As bridge, sure, but I'd hope as a mentor to someone new as well as those other two. I wouldn't want to count on Volson backing up a 35 year old guard. They paid Trent Brown a couple mil to come here and get hurt again with a first round pick behind him. (Would've been closer to $5M if he played all year.) Zeitler doesn't have near the same injury history, but still... For the money, maybe a longer-term solution is better? Bringing him in to immediately try and replace him seems kind of pointless. Again depending on if they retain Ford and/or cut Cappa. Report
January 28, 20251 yr comment_1785591 I doubt Zeitler wants to leave Detroit but would be fine with signing him here. He's old but still playing at a high level. Let's not turn down a high level player just because of age. He's been on year to year deals for a while, he's probably not expecting a 3 or 4 year contract. Report
January 28, 20251 yr comment_1785604 Seattle and Tampa Tomlinson is very old....but better than anyone we have at LG Draft Order Cap OL Age Overall Pass Block Run Block Snaps Starts 24/Career Notes Position Tomlinson-Seahawks 33 62.1 65.1 59.7 1094 17/155 LG Jarran Reed could be an impactful 3T next year....but also old Draft Order Cap DL Age Overall Run D Pass Rush Coverage Snaps Starts 24/Career stats Notes B Reed-Seahakws 32 70.6 58.2 73.7 61.3 679 8/118 45-5fl-15h-4.5s-1ff-2pd 479B-155 OVT 6'3 307 2yr 9M Nelson has the size we tend to want and not a lot of starts. May come cheap.. Draft Order Cap DE/Edge Age Overall Run D Pass Rush Coverage Snaps Starts 24/Career stats Notes Edge Nelson-Bucs 28 56.6 46.5 61 58.1 624 6/18 40-6fl-13h-4s-1fr-1ff-1pd 580 Out 6'7 271 I have always been interested in Burns. Barely played last year but could come cheap. Draft Order Cap CB Age Overall Run D Pass Rush Coverage Snaps Starts 24/Career stats Notes Pass Rating vs Slot Burns-Seahawks 30 88.6 59.5 73.3 89.6 51 0/39 4-3pd 37 Slot 55.1 1yr 1.2M Report
January 29, 20251 yr comment_1785623 As each season should be treated as its own—and attempting to get to the playoffs (and advance)—age should not be a factor at all. You are trying to get that Calais Campbell-like level of production. And if all you get it for is a season, you are going to make bank. Buying fellows who don’t play much…just because they will be “cheap”, will get you a serious crapshoot. Report
January 29, 20251 yr comment_1785624 1 minute ago, Le Tigre said: As each season should be treated as its own—and attempting to get to the playoffs (and advance)—age should not be a factor at all. You are trying to get that Calais Campbell-like level of production. And if all you get it for is a season, you are going to make bank. Buying fellows who don’t play much…just because they will be “cheap”, will get you a serious crapshoot. The further they get beyond 30 the more likely they'll spend the season on IR instead, or just fall off. One year deals are great but it's a band aid, I think a younger guy on a longer deal makes sense when they've been awful at drafting OL. Report
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