Allen2Moulds

I mostly agree, but would say that relative to value, AJE was a miss. Day 2 pick doesn't have to be a day one starter, but should be there by year 2 or 3 at latest. If Bishop starts and finishes as a starter, and were not looking to replace him, I would say that's a hit. If there's still a hole, it's a miss. I also should disclose that at this point, since we're chasing a Championship, I'm only comparing Beane to the top tier GMs in the league. No GM is perfect, and they all have their misses. Beanes last few 2nds have been better then his first 3.

Beane does a fantastic job in the later rounds. He obviously has an eye for NFL talent. I think he gets a bit lost sometimes in the earlier rounds, but I will also say that his 2nd round picks, seem to be improving. Cook, Cybo, Bishop (lets hope). His first 3 2nd round selections. Were Cody Ford, AJE, and Boogie Basham. AJE and Cody Ford are both playing like day 3 picks, and Boogie has no business being in the NFL.

Someone should take the controls from Beane during round 2. It has not gone well for him there. The exception is James Cook, but drafting a RB in Round 2, is almost cheating.

Flame away, but he was the guy that served as our closer vs. KC. Gave the offense a chance to win the game. Because if his size, people are frustrated that he can't be the answer to our pourus run defense, but he's been a good situational pass rusher that has made plays for us. Give me him over bust, Dewayne Carter.

Speak for yourself

Fair enough.

I think those feelings stem from our playoff losses. 4X vs. KC, and 1X vs. Cincy. If you recall in the Cincy game, they were playing a cast of backups, on an already mediocre line. In KC's superbowl loss to Tampa, and again against Philly, there oline got exposed. At this point, that's all that matters. Our dline for the most part, are no shows in that game. I don't love seeing Rosseau get thrown around, by a mediocre KC oline, or Ed being invisible. At least with Ed, he's going against the strength of their oline.

The problem with Rosseau, is that he is an ideal DE2. I also still can't shake the image of him getting ragdolled by a mediocre Chiefs oline.

He impacts the game a ton. If you don't pay enough attention to him, like other elite pass rusher, he'll wreck your gameplan. Ask Philly how they feel about him. They would be ecstatic to get him out of the division.

It's a hefty price, but worth it. I also like the idea of TJ Sanders filling that role.

Glad you mentioned it. This hasn't been talked about enough. Deal makes sense for both sides. I like it.

I don't think Elam matters, only because he was never a good scheme fit. We knew that, but still drafted him. McDermott has proven that he can coach up the D. I think this is squarely on Beane. His efforts in building the dline has underwhelmed to date. He has spent a lot of mid tier money on guys who all seem to underwhelm. He has also spent a decent amount of draft capital on the position, and we have yet to find/land a DE1. 2 of the head scratchers for me, was not going after Danielle Hunter, or Trey Hendrickson when he was a FA. Until we get the dline right, we will not win a SB. Let's hope he did better this go round with this class.

I've heard the same thing from a well respected surgeon. He basically says that the human spine has a great ability to adapt. For example, disc herniations with nerve impingement, hurt like he'll, and are often times disabling when they first surface. With time, symptoms become A-symptomatic (pain free). He stressed exercise, to promote circulation. Circulation is the key, to help aid the injured areas. Once you go under the knife, you'll be back for follow up surgeries after so many years. It becomes a cycle.

I believe that within the next 2-3 years, Carter will be the best pass rusher in the NFL. Cleveland had a great opportunity to put together an alltime dline, and passed on the chance. The Browns being the Browns.

I think we all have to remember that preseason football is a glorified practice. Besides not scheming for the opponent, guys could be working on specific things/techniques. We really don't know. I don't need the preseason to evaluate guys we've already seen at the NFL level. Mainly just want to see how the rookies look, given the size and speed of the NFL. That being said, Walker looked the part. He looked like the dancing bear, that big Ed describes. Sanders looked solid. Landon looked like he doesn't belong. He looked every bit as stiff in College. I also never understood the love that this guy got.