MasterStrategist

Agree it was a major whiff. Thankfully Beane and staff have been very very good at getting talent accumulated outside round 2. We all should call a spade a spade, Ford was a "positional need" pick at the time, trying to find our next RT. Turned out to be a horrible selection. He struggled with pass pro in college, and many talent evaluators had him pegged as an IOL. All around, it just didn't work out, which happens for every NFL team/GM. Making matters worse, we passed on talented/all-pro WRs that we could have also used at the time, but so did 29 other NFL teams. Getting a 5th round pick in return though, is interesting. Cards might view him as a fringe starter on their line. Beane gets credit for salvaging something, like many say. Overall, I still like our OL heading into this yr, compared to LY, along with Kromers ability to "coach them up". Not expecting a top 10 line, but likely in the 12-15 range. Marginal improvement, coupled with a more balanced attack and playcalling, will be enough.

Secondary is loaded. It's either Tre starting the yr on PUP/IR, or we likely are moving someone.

Still trying to figure out how we manage to keep 11 guys in the secondary, when historically it's been 9: Hyde, Poyer, Tre, Taron, Dane, Elam, Benford, Neal, Johnson, Hamlin, and Lewis. I want to see us keep all 11, don't see it happening though. With Lewis cross training at S, wonder if that points to: 1. Either promoting his trade value OR 2. Johnson (last yr on contract) or Hamlin (I think better long term than Johnson) is maybe on the move

Must like Doyle or Hart's ability to kick inside at G. Ford looked improved, but is not the athletic type that Kromer and the running scheme are changing to.

I forget if it was DFT, Dolphins flavored Tuna, that was on here or BBMB. But recall that he seemed to have reliable inside info on the team

Agree completely. I think Hodgins has to show some solid S/T ability, or whoever is our WR5/6. I think it will be close, but would put my money on Jake being cut.

Some connected to the organization, said Dorsey would be more "multiple" than Daboll. Already seeing it and liking the results, with so many formational groupings and using all our skill guys.

Agree, delicate balance for sure. However, I think Bass puts it in the endzone anytime he wants. Preseason, and 13 seconds (sorry), is the time to give looks on how the coverage unit looks.

Did @Chicagobills get in on this again? Hope so, I was tempted but held off. The took the over (45.5 by the time I felt the urge).

Really liking the trio of RBs so far. Moss looks back to form and quicker, Motor looking shifty as heck and Cook just adds a cherry on top. Going to be fun for Dorsey

Really liking that, and that aspect def would be a significant improvement over Daboll calling the plays

Emphasis on illegal contact is def new and was a horrible call on Benford. It's just 1 play, but if that continues it will certainly be annoying

Can already say these "new" ways of calling penalties this closely against the secondary will absolutely ruin games this yr

Dawkins and Quessenberry superb protection on that TD pass. Albeit against a 2nd team dline, but this is what happens when protection holds for Josh.

And this is why you get your starters some "live action" in preseason. Tackling and other aspects just aren't as simulated in practice setting.

Looking forward to seeing Josh run thr offense with a new coordinator. then the RB and slot WR usage with starting O. On Defense, I think the secondary is going to have some tough cuts, looking forward to seeing them.

Disagree completely on Dane. He's obviously better than "decent", to earn a non-dress status for preseason game 1. I'm hoping Tre is ready week 1 just as much as everyone else, but we aren't trading the 1 player who has been in the system for 2 years (Dane)...and rolling with 2 rookies against the defending SB Champs. Benford is a great find, but I think he's going to be a weekly inactive (once Tre is healthy).

Keeping 10 vs 11 is probably the toughest roster decision for the coaches/front office. Lewis will be instantly picked up, Giants or someone else. McCloud might even get snatched up, I feel like they are kinda "hiding" him, by cross training at Safety this year. We will see, but I think Cam makes the team and we compensate by keeping 6 WRs...Kumerow is cut, Cam can fill that S/T void. QB - 2 (try to get Barkley to P/S) Rb - 4 (Jones makes it) TE - 3 (including Gilliam, Howard makes it but close) Wr - 6 (Crowder and Hodgins fill out the final 2 spots) OL - 9 (Ford gets final spot) S/T - 3 (Araiza makes it) DE - 5 (Shaq makes it) DT - 4 LB - 6 (Spector and Dodson final 2 spots) CB - 7 (including Neal and Lewis) S - 4 I think we play some "games" by cutting Reid, sneaking Speedy onto initial 53 then IR. Boettger starts year on PUP. Priorities for P/S: 1. Barkley 2. Blackshear 3. Duke 4. Morris 5. McCloud 6. Tenuta 7. Anderson 8. Hart 9. Love 10. Giles-Harris 11. Thomas 12. Austin 13.. Harris 14. Lee 15. Ankou 16. Bryant

Ugh, hope nobody is drinking that...

Don't use logic with him, he wants to flood the conversation with anything that will distract and prove he's correct. Including mis-quoting Beane/selectively picking comments to support what we wants, etc etc. As you know 😁. Lack of outside WR depth has hit a level of insanity this offseason. I'll be thr first to admit I was wrong, if that plays out

According to our resident "know it all" poster, it would be Jake Kumerow. But in reality, Shakir mostly.

Not living in hindsight, I know it's a sensitive topic to some. I agree, he had not become the player he is until he joined that organization. Scheme and other factors played a big part. Similar to Jerry joining us. I do think this causes Beane to pause trading young/potential guys, or at least become a bit more patient. All good though, can't wait/eager to see if anyone than Josh and Diggs are remaining.

Perhaps. Just going off last yr tho (only 3 game preseason to compare against), Josh only played some in final game. I think getting him and other starters "live" action is def a delicate balance, but I like the idea of 1 quarter (game 2 or 3, not sure it matters much).

Watching those highlights of Wyatt.... Teller pulling and pancaking Honey Badger in the Div playoff game, reminds me of "Rudy" Wyatt is a beast up front, that's about as 1-sided as a trade gets...Beane won't let that happen again

Wow, Von at #93..... confused by that. Unreal, can't wait for him to explode in this defense.