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If the 49ers had a glaring hole... clearly it was on the d-line...

The thing is, both Hines and Cook can both run routes like WRs. Seems to me there is so much room to get creative with two guys like this in the backfield. Not just with screens.

I opened this thread expecting a Twice Zone episode...I was not disappointed. I kid. The idea seems fun, especially if we were talking about Henry and OBJ from 3 years ago. But I don't think they are currently these guys anymore. Plus I don't want to pay 10 M for a single running back. That's as much as I'm willing to pay for an entire backfield (3 backs).

I consider him the defensive MVP this last past season.

You serious, Clark?

You draft Marvin Mims, and Jonathan Mingo. I love both guys and they both bring something different at the WR position.

I agree with you that he's been one of the best in the league lately (13 seconds aside). I'm not a McDermott hater. As I said, he had issues in the past with game management. He has improved, from year to year, into one of the better game day coaches. What I'm saying, is that I'm concerned he will regress if he has to focus on defensive play-calling. I don't see how that concern would be be controversial. I'm not trying to give a hot take or be argumentative.

Well done. We have nothing left to teach you.

I like what you said here. And I'm glad the Bills gave Poyer a little bonus this year as a classy way of saying thank you (and maybe avoiding an unnecessary distraction). He really gave us his all, but this is the business side of things.

I agree completely. I want to keep Tremaine, but would it be better to have him, or sign both Okereke and Nate Davis for the same price.

He still needs to manage the game when the offense is on the field, but if he's calling defense, he also needs to be managing in-game defensive scouting and adjustments. The d coordinator isn't just taking a break when the offense is on the field. I think I remember McDermott hired an assistant for game management. He'll need to lean on this assistant much more. Some head coaches can do this, but I'm nervous about McDermott's ability to be one of those guys.

McDermott has struggled with game management decisions in the past. The idea of him calling the defense is intriguing, but I'd imagine that the game management decisions will regress as a result. That makes me nervous.

I'm surprised at how many of the bottom teams (financially) don't even have a real franchise QB. Terrible cap management/team building. I think the dolphins blew their wad, last off-season, and expected a big year. They're in a tough spot moving forward.

I feel bad for EJ. Great young man. I'm not saying he would've been a good QB, but the coaches and front office did him dirty.

He did say the guy's a blocking stud. Maybe we can move him inside.

Agree. Hill and Waddle are scary, but I think the Jets are a more complete team. Good defense with weapons on offense.

We need to bring in another RT, but we also have to be careful not to Wyatt Teller, Spencer Brown. Brown has the tools to be elite, but he needs competition and development.

I wasn't trying to be snarky. I understand your frustration. Hated the Basham pick.

With payroll so top heavy, this team needs an injection of young cheap talent. The pro and college scouting depts have their work cut out this offseason.

I understand what you're saying, and I agree that we should draft or sign another safety, but keep in mind that Hyde and Poyer were both corners before coming here. Benford isn't very fast for a corner. Plus he has the size and ball skills to be a good safety. I'm intrigued to see what he can do back there. But like you said, we still need to draft/ sign one in case.

Why not both. He's just specifically addressing defense because he was asked about it here.

I like McDermott. I don't want to let him go anytime soon. He shows the willingness to self-critique and improve/adapt. That's a great trait for a coach to have. But saying we have the 5th most playoff wins while having the 2nd most playoff appearances probably isn't a winning argument on this site.

I really like Gabe. But he doesn't have the fluidity or agility to run all routes. That's not something that can be coached. As such, he's a very limited #2, but a great 3/4.

You need entirely new players when you're coordinator is married to a scheme. Not if you have a coach who adapts to get the most out of the players he has.

This is the resigning equivalent of an 8 yard cushion on 3rd and 4.