Dr. Who

Yes, we need to hit on DT, DE, S, CB, and boundary WR. The latter is not an afterthought, but I think it comes in last for Beane. Also, I don't really see anyone in FA that is viable. You're not going to get a developed WR in the draft, but you might get a speed fella that can beat press coverage and operate on the outside. Metcalf would have been perfect -- I'm aware the contract was exorbitant.

He's going to bring back Hollins, Ty, and some mid-level WR and think he's done a fine job.

Winston I like, but I hate that draft.

That's possible, of course. They are just that dumb.

If you can get Metcalf, you do it. He's exactly the kind of player we need. If Brady doesn't know how to use him, he shouldn't be OC.

I'd be surprised if the Bengals would consider trading him to us, but okay.

I'm not considering him as a legit option for us. If it turns out otherwise, great.

It really doesn't matter whose narrative was correct. The ultimate reality is the same. My view is Beane will likely go after a solid DB and DT in FA. If he wants a plus level player via Trade, maybe Metcalf is a remote chance.

No, he won't be blamed if the players aren't available. What this highlights is that a lot of rhetoric from players about wanting to play for a contender turns out to just be a negotiating tactic for more money, who knew?

Correct, it's a legal fig leaf. No one is really waiting till Wednesday.

I agree. Everyone is speculating, because no one knows what will happen in FA and the draft, but the divide seems to be that some are seeing these signings and interpreting it as clearing cap space for a run at a big signing, and others are seeing it as cautious running it back mode. Two competing narratives with diametrically opposed takes. I think this is a year Beane goes big and adds, so I'm interpreting with the bold narrative. I'm also guessing that if this is the strategy, Beane has some reason to think he can make big moves. Might all be an illusion, and then I'll be forced to accept the other narrative. But right now, I'm more hopeful than not.

For certain, everyone who plays for another team is better, unless it's convenient for them not to be. We like to be objective here.

You don't get it. When Groot has a game with three sacks, those don't count. When Garrett has a game without a sack, those don't count either.

Sounds to me like he's really saying he wants to play for Houston. NFL is not the NBA, fella.

I'd also like to preemptively address the folks who will object that there are so many needs DE, DT, CB, S, that one just cannot expend so much draft capital and cap room on one or two players(some of them compulsively respond to anything too daring as if it is childish and unrealistic). The answer is that there will still be enough draft capital to acquire, say, a huge 1T later in a deep draft at DT. You can find serviceable players on day 3, something Beane has a knack for. But what you won't get in the draft are elite playmakers -- and the deficiency just there is the key. Add DK and you've added a dangerous player that scares the opponent. Add Garrett, it's more than a piece, it elevates other players because of the stress he puts on the offense. These are the moves that ought to be prioritized. Chess, not checkers, and some pieces are way more valuable than others.

Life's too short. Fortune favors the bold.

Actually, I still want both . . . but I take your point.

I'm not sure about top 5 WR, but I do think you would have a complete powerhouse offense that can answer any defensive strategy. DK is the missing piece, and Beane ought to seize the moment.

It's not oh, well. Pegula may be cheap with the Sabres, but he can follow the void year m.o. of the Eagles. Prime Josh Allen is the time to go all in, and I think there's a decent chance it could happen.

Likes the older women, does he?

Mid-round fella I kinda like is Elijhah Badger. 4.43 forty isn't bad.

Ah, such modest enticement is only effective if there is a big, slow slot receiver that can't separate at the collegiate level available to justify the transaction. Though possibly one might substitute an earnest, high floor DL with modest athletic attributes.

Naughty. Very naughty. Going to have to snub you at the next time traveler's meeting.

I'm guessing they just wanted to verify for themselves that Arian Smith's hands are made of stone.

Both coach and GM need to change it up some. Maybe they do, but normally character is destiny. Myself, I'm stubborn as hell, so I guess I shouldn't complain, but I'm going to anyway.