2020 Offseason thread

Post #61 » by **Cactus Jack** » Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:03 pm

Danny Darko wrote:Interesting mock choice/analysis... don't know the guy but 6'6" 280 and immediate DE impact sounds good:

What do you want them to do?

Edge Rusher?
OL?
WR?

I just want them to take the best player available. Ifedi & Penny were reaches. Please, for the love of god, just take the best player available! :pray:

I would love a stud OT or DE like anyone. But don't reach for one!

Post #62 » by **Danny Darko** » Fri Apr 24, 2020 3:21 am

Cactus Jack wrote:
Danny Darko wrote:Interesting mock choice/analysis... don't know the guy but 6'6" 280 and immediate DE impact sounds good:

What do you want them to do?

Edge Rusher?
OL?
WR?

I just want them to take the best player available. Ifedi, Penny & Collier were reaches. Please, for the love of god, just take the best player available!

I would love a stud OT or DE like anyone. But don't reach for one!

best player... i need catch up just tuned in.... i do like Espinosa as an option (if he's even there).... but we probably get a trade.
OL I know got drafted heavy in 1 early

Post #63 » by **Danny Darko** » Fri Apr 24, 2020 3:22 am

couple bigtime guards possible on the board, but after fa... we'd need a tackle more than anything Oline.

Post #64 » by **Cactus Jack** » Fri Apr 24, 2020 3:31 am

Danny Darko wrote:couple bigtime guards possible on the board, but after fa... we'd need a tackle more than anything Oline.

1st Pick (27th): Jordyn Brooks, LB Texas Tech

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Post #65 » by **Danny Darko** » Fri Apr 24, 2020 6:32 am

sounds like the usual- "what i was drafted in the first by the Seahawks?

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Post #66 » by **Danny Darko** » Fri Apr 24, 2020 6:48 am

sounds right

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Post #67 » by **Cactus Jack** » Fri Apr 24, 2020 6:57 am

Danny Darko wrote:sounds right

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I don't get why everyone is freaking out over this pick. John & Pete always seem to draft guys who are under the radar types.

We needed to get younger & faster at LB. This accomplished that.

K.J. is going into his last year (31). Bobby will be 30, later this year. This guy can play both spots (Mike & Will). I see him replacing KJ.

I don't hate the pick.

Post #68 » by **Danny Darko** » Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:44 am

Cactus Jack wrote:
Danny Darko wrote:sounds right

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I don't get why everyone is freaking out over this pick. John & Pete always seem to draft guys who are under the radar types.

We needed to get younger & faster at LB. This accomplished that.

K.J. is going into his last year (31). Bobby will be 30, later this year. The team drafted Barton last year. But, they had to address it at some point again. Kendricks & K.J. both showed signs they we're slowing down.

This pick doesn't scream massive reach based on a need. Like Ifedi & Collier to a lesser extent turned into.

I don't hate the pick.

Agreed didn't see it coming, but getting some time under KJ and Bobby with Barton is a good thing for sustainability. KJ is definitely not quite himself after all the injuries season before last, Kendricks is still a big ? mark, and after those guys there is... hmm.

His tackling reminds me of what pete likes... alligator rolls with strong hands. people don't get away.

Post #69 » by **Cactus Jack** » Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:00 pm

Danny Darko wrote:His tackling reminds me of what pete likes... alligator rolls with strong hands. people don't get away.

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Post #70 » by **Cactus Jack** » Sat Apr 25, 2020 12:26 am

Rd 2: Darrell Taylor, EDGE Tennessee

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Rd 3: Damien Lewis, G LSU

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LT Brown/Jones
LG Iupati/Finney/Haynes
C Britt/Finney/Hunt
RG Fluker/*Lewis/Warmack
RT Shell/Ogbuehi

This team is stacked at Guard. Might be the most depth they've had on the interior OL since Pete took over lol.

Post #71 » by **Cactus Jack** » Sat Apr 25, 2020 5:58 pm

Rd 4, Pick 133 - Colby Parkinson, TE, Stanford

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Rd 4, Pick 144 - DeeJay Dallas, RB, Miami

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Rd 5: Alton Robinson, DE, Syracuse

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Rd 6: Freddie Swain, WR, Florida

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Post #72 » by **Danny Darko** » Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:25 pm

Cactus Jack wrote:

LT Brown/Jones
LG Iupati/Finney/Haynes
C Britt/Finney/Hunt
RG Fluker/*Lewis/Warmack
RT Shell/Ogbuehi

This team is stacked at Guard. Might be the most depth they've had on the interior OL since Pete took over lol.

I think Fluker is on the cutting block... i like him but he's a key to more cap if they go for two moves instead of just one more. I think we could see Finney and Lewis start (pete even said lewis was in the starting rg mix already because he doesn't take back seats).

if those dominos fall they may get really aggressive and drop KJ for Jones/Clowney bookends.

Post #73 » by **Cactus Jack** » Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:46 pm

Danny Darko wrote:
Cactus Jack wrote:LT Brown/Jones
LG Iupati/Finney/Haynes
C Britt/Finney/Hunt
RG Fluker/*Lewis/Warmack
RT Shell/Ogbuehi

This team is stacked at Guard. Might be the most depth they've had on the interior OL since Pete took over lol.

I think Fluker is on the cutting block... i like him but he's a key to more cap if they go for two moves instead of just one more. I think we could see Finney and Lewis start (pete even said lewis was in the starting rg mix already because he doesn't take back seats).

if those dominos fall they may get really aggressive and drop KJ for Jones/Clowney bookends.

If they cut anyone on the line it will be Britt ($$). Finney could plug & start at Center.

Fluker is solid & doesn't make a whole lot. Releasing him would be a mistake. Lewis needs a year anyway to develop. I don't like the idea of starting Rookie lineman. It's typically a bad idea (Ifedi).

I'm fine with Iupati & Fluker starting. Haynes (LG), Lewis (RG), Warmack & Simmons is solid depth. Iupati will likely miss time at some point. So either Haynes or Warmack is pretty much in-line to start.

Post #74 » by **Cactus Jack** » Sun Apr 26, 2020 5:35 am

I was curious how the last few drafts turned out, so I did some research & gave out grades.

In 2015, they hit on Clark & Lockett, without a 1st (Graham deal). Grade: B+

2016
Ifedi
Jarran Reed
Prosise
Vannett
Odhiambo
Q. Jefferson
A. Collins
Joey Hunt
Lawler
Z. Brooks

Only 2 players still remain. Even though Quinton Jefferson was a productive rotation player for us & Joey Hunt remains a Back-up. This list is pretty depressing. The J. Reed pick rescues this from being a complete failure. Grade: D

2017
McDowell
Pocic
S. Griffin
D. Hill
N. Jones
A. Darboh
T. Thompson
Tyson
Senior
D. Moore
C. Carson

McDowell....What's there to say!? :angry:

Outside of Shaquill Griffin, Chris Carson & David Moore, this draft is underwhelming (Just 2 Starters). Grade: C-

2018
Penny
2nd
R. Green
Dissly
S. Griffin
Flowers
Dickson
J. Jones
J. Martin
McGough

Jury is still out on the Penny pick. You could argue it was a reach. But getting starting caliber players later in the draft like Dissly, Flowers (good value in 5th Rd.) & a solid Punter in Dickson is an improvement. Green & Jones might still become starters at some point. Grade: B

2019
Collier
Blair
Metcalf
Barton
Jennings
Haynes
Amadi
BBK
Homer
Christmas
Ursua

Post #75 » by **Cactus Jack** » Mon Apr 27, 2020 1:07 am

Danny Darko wrote:I think Fluker is on the cutting block... i like him but he's a key to more cap if they go for two moves instead of just one more. I think we could see Finney and Lewis start (pete even said lewis was in the starting rg mix already because he doesn't take back seats).

Well...Here we go!

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Not really a fan of letting Fluker go. But the Britt move has been coming. Free's up $12 Million.

New depth chart:

LT Brown/Jones
LG Iupati/Haynes/Pocic
C Finney/Hunt
RG *Lewis/Warmack/Simmons
RT Shell/Ogbuehi

Post #76 » by **Danny Darko** » Mon Apr 27, 2020 2:16 am

Cactus Jack wrote:
Danny Darko wrote:I think Fluker is on the cutting block... i like him but he's a key to more cap if they go for two moves instead of just one more. I think we could see Finney and Lewis start (pete even said lewis was in the starting rg mix already because he doesn't take back seats).

Well...Here we go!

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Not really a fan of letting Fluker go. But the Britt move has been coming. Free's up $12 Million.

New depth chart:

LT Brown/Jones
LG Iupati/Haynes/Pocic
C Finney/Hunt
RG *Lewis/Warmack/Simmons
RT Shell/Ogbuehi