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I’ve linked once or twice an article about an nba GM that doesn’t let his scouts compare guys (particularly non-traditional races for a position) to other guys of that race. Because even professional scouts jump straight to jordy Nelson, Edelman and welker for white receivers as an example. Or as we saw, with a black qb. its not so much a knock on the discussion but popped to mind as even scouts struggle to do cross race comparisons. I’d be curious to see some more comparables that aren’t a “less athletic Nelson” or thielen

We are officially in the phase of the offseason where duke can voluntarily lift weights at the facility, right? My point is that their commitment to him is so low and hands on contact with him so nearly non existent that he could’ve said that duke has the makings of a hall of famer and it’d ring hollow. Nothing he said tonight would make me think the passed on a day 2 WR or are cutting zay because of how they say they feel about duke. He’s a guy with talent but we haven’t even matched the first number on the lottery ticket yet. All he could do tonight was acknowledge that he was a lottery ticket. Everyone knows that. If you read more into (any) comments tonight, enjoy the high.

As opposed to not thinking someone on the roster can play?

Thanks!

Dont you work in a locker room?!? Or gym?!? Or are you actually a very modest irs accountant despite the bravado here?!?

The latter point probably helps but ultimately money, scheme, and strength of the existing position group weigh heaviest on these kids. The “still building” is a bit overstated as we are officially nearing our crest and the roster is getting crowded.

They aren’t that high on duke. The guy got a reserves/future contract out of the cfl and has participated in what for us? maybe foster but you are crazy if you think duke is dictating any roster decision at all right now Or he’s a fine backup to keep? Why does he have to be a starter? I’m fine with him as #4

Hopefully this sticks to discussion of confirmed signings and the other thread can be wish lists and rumors

Yea- poorly organized unless the OP is hardcore in updating

Objectively, as an outsider, Allen’s not yet an established guy. As optimistic as we are, between him, and Anderson being a million years old it’s not a terrible spot to at least take his shot

Nice get for the practice squad.

Counterintuitive but hopefully we have enough diamonds that it’s really unlikely that a UDFA has much chance

Again fine enough. Good edge of the roster selection. I’d legit pursue the buff guys hard as UDFA now though, and I’m not a UB homer but a good young WR and a practice squad qb would be good gets in a few mins.

Yup but at a decent position for it

Here’s where you start weighing which udfas you like that wouldn’t like signing based on the depth chart. Maybe not BPA, but hardest to acquire once it wraps.

That’s a lot of comp picks projected.

Really think it’s an even third?

I think he meant it less as an objection and more as a “mcd might like the kid more than he should” may or or may not be fair.

This one truly feels like proehl did. Personal connection very deep in the draft that doesn’t actually seem to have a real fit. Not a huge deal but I wouldn’t expect to see him play much if at all. He has to leap frog several guys (including a special teams ace at his position group) to even dress to get special teams reps.

You can lose games for sure. Roberts isn’t moving the needle on wins/losses. If we show up completely incompetent in coverage, it’ll lose us games. Ok vs great coverage isn’t moving the needle if you have excellent kickers. It’s a “great kickers and just don’t mess up” league on special teams these days.

I take an athlete over a limited guy at a position of strength with existing depth. Whether that a WR or developmental piece elsewhere. If we have Hyde, poyer, neal, Alexander.... this guy will struggle to make the 53 yet alone 45... before we call him a special teamer he has to dress- how many safeties are you giving jerseys to on Sunday?

Its not 1992 anymore. Grab two top notch kickers (I’m fine paying for them!) and don’t fumble returns or allow blocked kicks and you are a solid special teams. No ones winning games with returns or coverage. This one just feels a bit like proehl last year. Don’t love it but oh well. Rare to love a guy this late.

Should contribute as a special teamer and hopefully they build out a couple easy read packages for him. I’d assume he won’t be first off the bench in injuries but will get reps.

Exactly.

I hope he adds players if anything A warlock? Really?