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Couldn’t put him above any of these players: Kelce, Kittle, Pitts, Waller, Hockenson, Engram, Gesicki, Andrews, Ertz, and Fant. This group is arguable: Goedert, Hooper, Henry, Cook, Higbee, Knox? I left off old man Gronk.

Knox has trended upwards every year, but the question was would I feel comfortable paying what I’ve seen thus far $8M/yr and that answer is no. I like Knox, I think he works hard and again, has great athleticism, but you can’t put his name in the same sentence as a Kittle or Kelce. I know every player in the league drops passes, that’s not in doubt. It’s the types of drops that matter and how that affects the game.

Dawson Knox is the Diontae Thompson of TEs. Excellent athleticism, but will have a boneheaded play or easy drop every once in while. Would I be comfortable giving that $8M/yr? No.

There are actually many who could not only keep up, but are faster than Hill. Unfortunately none of them play football. I’ll never forget what Marquis Goodwin (4.28) said about track speed. His quote was “yeah, I’m one of the fastest guys in football, but I’m nothing compared to those Olympic sprinters. They have speed that’s on a whole nother level.” I just shook my head in awe. Coleman runs 4.12 40 yard dash

I would love if Edmunds was a Jet and we had to play against him twice a year!

After having watched the Beane presser, I would be shocked if Edmunds is here past the 5th year option without his play significantly improving. With regards to the contract, all Beane offered was “we’ll have to see how it works out” and never once said “we’d love to keep him here.” He did say Edmunds is “getting better” with his instincts, physicality, getting off blocks, and alpha male leadership, but you could tell he wasn’t happy with his overall growth. No big money deals coming for Edmunds, from Buffalo, barring a Josh Allen-like leap.

I’m content going into next year with Diggs, Davis, McKenzie (re-sign), Stevenson, Hodges, and another fast draft pick maybe in the first 3 rounds. Oh and competition for Knox, Gesicki would be a great signing even if he hardly blocks.

I liked that the officials didn’t get in the way of the game, it’s what helped make it as iconic as it was. Never been a fan of this taunting penalty anyway.

Daboll and Allen really hit a groove towards the end of the season and the playoffs. Hate to break that up, but if it’s Dorsey, hopefully we won’t miss much of a beat. Former QBs turned OCs usually do pretty well if I’m not mistaken.

He’s not a fan of designed runs for Josh. At least that’s what he said as HC of the Bucs.

He’s “good enough” but not a game breaker. Give me a game breaker at that position.

Damn shame we couldn’t have beat him in his last game against the Bills. 33-3 all time record vs Buffalo I believe. Unreal.

Which is strange because he was in the 100th percentile for 3 cone with a blazing 6.46.

Yeah Edmunds really stands out for all the wrong reasons in these highlight videos. I had highlighted a play of his versus KC last year where it kinda looked like he was jogging to Tyreek Hill (the one where Zimmer tried to run him down) and was disgusted by his lack of effort. It doesn’t seem like he plays with the type of urgency needed from that position. AJ Klein is nothing special, both from a mental and physical standpoint, but if Edmunds had his mental grit he’d be a far better linebacker. I think that says more about Edmunds than Klein.

It was Obada and what made it even more damning is that he looked directly at Kelce seconds before the ball was snapped. Since he was essentially lined up across from him, I don’t know why he didn’t hit him. Then again, I’m not sure if Hughes or Addison would’ve hit him either and they’ve played much more football than Efe. It’s just a lack of situational awareness.

An interesting question to ask, tough I don’t think McD would’ve answered it satisfactory, “coach, if you were up by less than 3 after Gabe’s touchdown, would that margin have affected the defensive play calls during those last 13 seconds?”

Diggs was also a 5th round pick. Don’t know the story behind that.

I question how much of a strength it really is. It certainly isn’t a strength because he’s getting in passing lanes and deflecting and/or intercepting passes. I’d love for someone to crunch the numbers for when Edmunds is in coverage, I’d guess the opposing QB’s rating - when playing a competent QB - is actually fairly high.

I feel opposite: MCM was one play, one mistake - stay in your rush lanes. 13 seconds was a series of boneheaded gaffs (3) where if just one of them goes our way, we win. That was tougher to stomach because you could see it unraveling.

A 5’10 200# RB with 4.3 speed should’ve definitely been on Beane’s list last draft. Especially when we were rumored to take a faster back like Etienne. I wonder what he and the league didn’t like about Elijah. Is the reason he lasted until the 6th round incompetence?

Stevenson certainly didn’t look 6.46 three cone quick on the field. Hopefully he puts in a lot of work this off-season with direction from the coaches for how to become a better receiver. We need his speed on the field.

Too bad we can’t get a real, candid response from the team about Edmunds. If McBeane were asked about him, I’d imagine we’d hear “he’s captain of the number one defense in the NFL. He played his best ball this year and is only getting better. Pro bowl alternate. We’re happy with Tremaine.” 🤢🤮

I was amazed and encouraged by how well the OL pass blocked against the Chiefs. Didn’t hear at all from Chris Jones or Frank Clark really, though Ingram made a few plays. What do you do in this situation? A finesse OL that doesn’t run block well, but can pass block efficiently. Who do you look to upgrade? Bates? He wasn’t at all a weakness. Is Morse sticking around?

Obada makes peanuts, I’d actually bring him back on another low cost deal. Rousseau, Basham, Epenesa, and Obada would be four I’d have returning for sure. PS: I would’ve loved to see Obada go rogue once he saw Kelce lined up across from him. Rather than rush the passer, jam Kelce at the line just to disrupt something and then you can go after the QB you weren’t going to get to anyway. Unfortunately Obada has played the least football of anyone on the roster, so that recognition on his part is probably a pipe dream. I’m not sure Hughes or Addison would’ve jammed Kelce there either and both of them are old vets on the verge of retirement.

Much more deserving of it than Edmunds. He’s trending upwards and getting better and better.