Didn't check Seattle because they are drafting at #2. Didn't check Jets, Giants, or Washington.
If I were taking one of these, it would be Panthers. We get a very good DE in first round, possible WR1 with first pick in second and BPA lineman with other pick in second. If Poles is any good at all, that upgrades three positions of need.
And you've hit on the problem of trading with the teams further down: you push more into the realm of uncertainity (granted we don't really know if Anderson/Carter or WR Johnson will be franchise players) because the lower you go the less..."blue chip" the prospects are.
To me a hinge is what Seattle does at #2. If they take a defender, that leaves QB2 on the board for a team to trade up with the Bears. If Seattle takes a QB at 2 is there a team willing to trade up for QB3? Lynch in SF would be the only guy I'd think would do that (ha ha ha) and they might find themselves in a mess this off-season with Lance/JimmyG/the-rookie-whose-name-I-can't-remember.
I'm also curious if there is a trade market for Jordan Love. I could see Ballard trading for Love and trying to drop him into the QB position (that is if Ballard survives the off-season and I'm not counting on it.)
If I were taking one of these, it would be Panthers. We get a very good DE in first round, possible WR1 with first pick in second and BPA lineman with other pick in second. If Poles is any good at all, that upgrades three positions of need.
And you've hit on the problem of trading with the teams further down: you push more into the realm of uncertainity (granted we don't really know if Anderson/Carter or WR Johnson will be franchise players) because the lower you go the less..."blue chip" the prospects are.
To me a hinge is what Seattle does at #2. If they take a defender, that leaves QB2 on the board for a team to trade up with the Bears. If Seattle takes a QB at 2 is there a team willing to trade up for QB3? Lynch in SF would be the only guy I'd think would do that (ha ha ha) and they might find themselves in a mess this off-season with Lance/JimmyG/the-rookie-whose-name-I-can't-remember.
I'm also curious if there is a trade market for Jordan Love. I could see Ballard trading for Love and trying to drop him into the QB position (that is if Ballard survives the off-season and I'm not counting on it.)
I follow Seahawks. If they are #2, I believe they will take Carter. Their run defense is even worse than Bears, and they also need more pass rush. We should take Alexander at #3, unless somebody offers a crazy Trey Lance kind of deal.
And you've hit on the problem of trading with the teams further down: you push more into the realm of uncertainity (granted we don't really know if Anderson/Carter or WR Johnson will be franchise players) because the lower you go the less..."blue chip" the prospects are.
To me a hinge is what Seattle does at #2. If they take a defender, that leaves QB2 on the board for a team to trade up with the Bears. If Seattle takes a QB at 2 is there a team willing to trade up for QB3? Lynch in SF would be the only guy I'd think would do that (ha ha ha) and they might find themselves in a mess this off-season with Lance/JimmyG/the-rookie-whose-name-I-can't-remember.
I'm also curious if there is a trade market for Jordan Love. I could see Ballard trading for Love and trying to drop him into the QB position (that is if Ballard survives the off-season and I'm not counting on it.)
I follow Seahawks. If they are #2, I believe they will take Carter. Their run defense is even worse than Bears, and they also need more pass rush. We should take Alexander at #3, unless somebody offers a crazy Trey Lance kind of deal.
Bears blogger I follow says that Carter is good to great but he's not ADonald great whereas Anderson at DE is regarded as better than either Bosa brother. Claims there are DTs going to be available in FA but not pass rushers.
I follow Seahawks. If they are #2, I believe they will take Carter. Their run defense is even worse than Bears, and they also need more pass rush. We should take Alexander at #3, unless somebody offers a crazy Trey Lance kind of deal.
Bears blogger I follow says that Carter is good to great but he's not ADonald great whereas Anderson at DE is regarded as better than either Bosa brother. Claims there are DTs going to be available in FA but not pass rushers.
Carter may not be Donald, but he s way better than any other interior lineman in this draft. I would be very happy with either of them, which is why I don’t want to drop lower than #3 and miss them both.
Regardless, I also want A’Shawn Robinson in free agency.
Bears blogger I follow says that Carter is good to great but he's not ADonald great whereas Anderson at DE is regarded as better than either Bosa brother. Claims there are DTs going to be available in FA but not pass rushers.
Carter may not be Donald, but he s way better than any other interior lineman in this draft. I would be very happy with either of them, which is why I don’t want to drop lower than #3 and miss them both.
Regardless, I also want A’Shawn Robinson in free agency.
I'm really liking what I'm seeing out of Brecee. I wouldn't mind a trade down around 10ish and getting him there.
Carter may not be Donald, but he s way better than any other interior lineman in this draft. I would be very happy with either of them, which is why I don’t want to drop lower than #3 and miss them both.
Regardless, I also want A’Shawn Robinson in free agency.
I'm really liking what I'm seeing out of Brecee. I wouldn't mind a trade down around 10ish and getting him there.
Maybe. He’s the next best DL if we can’t get Carter. Cards or Jags might rather sit at #10 and hope to catch him there. We need to see the final draft positions to know what looks feasible.
I follow Seahawks. If they are #2, I believe they will take Carter. Their run defense is even worse than Bears, and they also need more pass rush. We should take Alexander at #3, unless somebody offers a crazy Trey Lance kind of deal.
Bears blogger I follow says that Carter is good to great but he's not ADonald great whereas Anderson at DE is regarded as better than either Bosa brother. Claims there are DTs going to be available in FA but not pass rushers.
Donald and Carter are two different types of dudes though. Carter is a legit 300lbs and Donald is lucky if he was 280 wet in college. Nick Bosa was a Heisman candidate his senior year up until he was hurt and was seen a consistent pro bowl talent coming out...he was also about 20 pounds heavier than Alexander is now. I have a very hard time seeing him being regarded as better than Nick Bosa coming out.
Bears blogger I follow says that Carter is good to great but he's not ADonald great whereas Anderson at DE is regarded as better than either Bosa brother. Claims there are DTs going to be available in FA but not pass rushers.
Carter may not be Donald, but he s way better than any other interior lineman in this draft. I would be very happy with either of them, which is why I don’t want to drop lower than #3 and miss them both.
Regardless, I also want A’Shawn Robinson in free agency.
Carter may not be Donald, but he s way better than any other interior lineman in this draft. I would be very happy with either of them, which is why I don’t want to drop lower than #3 and miss them both.
Regardless, I also want A’Shawn Robinson in free agency.
Give me Payne over A'Shawn.
Yes, but I’d be surprised if he’s not re-signed. In any case, I’ll take Carter plus a free agent DL.
I think with this week's developments it has become an etched in stone reality that we are tearing down the roster. The purpose of this thread is to start thinking about the off season. While I think we are still no more than a 6-7 win team, the acquisition of Chase Claypool should give the O a puncher’s chance to stay in some games the rest of the season, although I wouldn't expect him to see any game action until he learns the playbook and has at least 2 weeks of practice with the 1's.
According to Spotrac & OTC, we should have 115-120M of CAP next plus 8 picks barring any more off season or draft night trades. I think we will fall into the 7-10 pick range which isn’t bad if Claypool shows signs of growth & chemistry with Fields. That takes care part of one glaring need although we should target another WR in the 4th. I won’t go full blown mock off season until probably after week 10 heading into our 11th game before our bye.
But for sh**s & giggles here are some ideas for both the draft & FA:
FA:
1. Orlando Brown LT – Jones has been decent but you can’t avoid an opportunity to lock up one of the best LT’s in the NFL. 5/130M with 65M guaranteed & a 38M million signing bonus. 2023 CAP hit 11M.
2. Bradley Bozeman C – Bozeman is one of the top C’s on the market & he is worth about a 4/32M contract with 18M guaranteed & a 12M signing bonus. 2023 CAP hit 6M.
3. Daron Payne DT – Upgrade 1 to improve a terrible Dline. He is beefy, explosive, and can excel in both stuffing the run & creating an interior pass rush. He will need a Hicks type contract of 4/52M with 30M guaranteed & a 16M signing bonus. 2023 CAP hit 7M.
4. Tremaine Edmunds ILB (Weak side LB) – With Roquan Edmunds is a perfect fit for Flus’ system both as a coverage & run support/rush ILB. He is a huge specimen with excellent speed. I think we can lock him up for 5/95M and 55M guaranteed with a 30M signing bonus. 2023 CAP hit 10M.
5. Mike Gesicki TE – He can be a huge weapon in certain down situation where Getsy goes with a 2 TE set. Kmet hasn’t really impressed and just got his 1st TD since 2020. It will take a bit of coin but Gesicki is the best TE on the market. I think a 4/50M will get it done with 29M guaranteed & a 20M signing bonus. 2023 8M CAP hit.
Draft (1st 2 rounds only)
1. Pick 8-10: DE/Edge Myles Murphy is the 2nd highest rated DE/Edge rusher and has explosiveness, quickness, & strength. He will make an immediate impact on D and will provide pressure from day 1. He has a variety of moves to beat tackles.
2. Balt or NE pick: DT Gervon Dexter will line up next Payne and play the 3Tech role which he has the build, strength, & quickness for. He has played all over the IDL and knows how to exploit single or multiple gap assignments.
A more complete mock later. JABF can you sticky?
Let’s add Ethan Pocic to our FA list. He’s been playing very well for the Browns. He would be a great replacement for Mustipher. The Seahawks should have kept him.