LyndonvilleBill

Why do people always focus on the negative? 🙄.

I hope he doesn't get talked about. He's my 2nd rnd pick.😁

I heard it was down to around 5m for OBJ. I'm not a big fan, but , I sure would pay 5 for OBJ over the 15m plus picks for Hopkins.

I believe it is only for HC & GM hires.

Personally, I disagree with some of the defensive philosophy. I think the rotation and DL investment is out of whack and poor choices were made there (Basham and Epenesa for example). I also think with McD and his ability to coach up DB'S we don't need a high investment at Saftey either. I do think, LB, OCB and Nickle should be heavily invested in based on our scheme.

In your eyes, I'm sure. So, tell me where in the week 3 game I am supposed to see something great when he covers Hill? I'll go back and look at it again to see if I can see what you are seeing. Believe me, I like Elam and thought he improved greatly. Just didn't see anything that made me say wow when he was covering Hill.

No, that's an opinion. 😜

I did. He played fine. I wouldn't call it great. He had a lot of help.

Not a bad way to start the day.😁

Would be some pretty small Centers.😉

"Happy" is probably a strong word, Fine with or OK with would be more of my choice of words. I would also add, it depends on if they do anything with Whites contract. I believe I saw there was an out in 24'? If they leave it alone, I'd be OK with Gonzalez or Porter if there at 27. Crossed Witherspoon off as I don't think there is any chance of him dropping that far. Doubt Gonzalez or Porter do either.

I think with our defensive scheme, MLB may need a little more investment than some other teams. We just saw Edmunds sign for 18m? Considering a top end #2 WR will probably cost 10-15m+ or a top RT about the same, cost wise, I think these 3 positions are pretty close. I also think if you look to draft one of these, it's along the same line. End of 1st, top half of 2nd for one of the better options.🤔. Of course it's only my opinion.

Not sure what you want me to see from the first game? Elam didn't do anything special and barely lined up against Hill...But if you want to go back 5 years to complain, to say you don't trust them I'm not sure what to tell you.

Had a feeling some old coot would say this.🤣🤣 Not quite where you are but since the early 70s. 😉

I'll repeat myself again, I have no problem getting another #2 wr. I have issue with what Hopkins cost. I do believe this staff can draft a player that can contribute right away. BUT, I also belive that a new player has to earn the spot and beat the incumbent for play time. I like this approach. They showed it with Ford (cough), Groot, Oliver, Benford as well several others They are willing to start you if you earned it. As long as the NFL season is and the level of competition is much higher, just throwing a rookie onto the field because they were drafted at a certain point is asking for failure. Confidence is important and shouldn't be taken lightly. Promise is one thing, performance is another. Think about it. If we put Elam out there and he was going against Hill and had a hard time or Shakir and he had a couple of drops. Would you be saying the same thing? He shows Promise or would you be complaing about them not making (or performing) on the play? So many people are out for instant gratification. Slow down and enjoy the ride a little. Life is about the journey, not the destination. 😉

I was trying to be fair, but I believe you're correct. 🤫 I said this earlier, I'm not against getting a #2 wr. I'm against the cost of Hopkins.

This is what I am talking about. Everyone blames Davis. What about the oline that couldn't block, a OC that couldn't adjust to what was being given, a running game that was lacking, Josh's mistakes and bad throws. Everyone made Allen and Diggs jobs harder. It wasn't one player (Davis). But if you guys just want to dump on Davis because it's the cool thing and you want Hopkins, have at it. But unless the oline, call plays and running game improve it won't matter much. We were 13-3 in the regular season and 2 of the losses were on Josh. So, Davis cost us 1 game (Jets). NOBODY showed up for the Ciny game. Great, let's spend a 2, 3 and Cap space. Why not. 😔

Did you see Wilson play at all last season? Do you think he played well? Did you see Geno play? I think he was in a good system in Seattle that made him look better than he is. In any event, he is NOT Allen.

With what QB's? Have to think he would be even better with Diggs and Allen on his side.

I believe Risner is still available? We could add him for less than the cap hit for Hopkins and still have our draft picks. I'm not really hight on OBJ, but again, could probably get him and still keep our picks. It may cost a 1st for Juedy, but he still has a year on his rookie deal if I remember correctly and he is probably better wr than what would be available in the draft to us.🤔 I was thinking Chark, but that option sailed. Personally, if I were Beane, I'd also reach out to the Colts and see if they are willing to part ways with Pittman. Seeing they were thinking of trading him to move up. MAYBE, there is something there? New regime, last year of his rookie deal and they got Pierce last draft. Maybe they could use an extra pick to move up to secure a qb (not get jumped), or maybe the new coach's flexibility with a new scheme? Just thinking outside the box here.

Yeah, that too.😁

I guess I should add this here.😁 Hopkins is NOT worth a 2nd, 3rd and cap space.

I'm not arguing against getting a #2wr and moving Davis to 4. I'm against the cost (picks and $) of Hopkins. For a 2nd, 3rd the cap space and impact it will have for the next couple of years, I'm sure we could upgrade the OL and add a #2 wr this year if they want to.

There are ALWAYS options. Patience is a virtue. We don't need to do anything RIGHT now. Doesn't sound like there are any other teams involved and if there are and they are willing to pay more, so be it. There's this story about a Bull and his son on a hill... 🤣 I've said in other posts, we don't need another #1 wr, it would be a luxury, not a necessity. You are just stuck on this one.