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Post by texs31 on Mar 8, 2024 12:40:32 GMT -5
Uggg. I hope this does not mean Onwenu is gone. Replacing Onwenu with Okorafor would be a HUGE downgrade. There is a reason PIT released him rather than pay him 8.75MM. He kind of sucks...umm modify that...he does suck. He was benched midway through last year in favor of Broderick Jones. If he is a 2MM backup plan, ok, he's better than Lowe but if they actually plan to start him...I pity the QB. Their tackle situation looks positively gruesome right now. You mean for Pick #14 in last year's draft? Also, he was benched bc he got mouthy.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 7, 2024 9:17:13 GMT -5
But I'm not saying that they'd be taking a lesser offer. As I said above, the Patriots would have to overpay (my use of the word "massive" may have been excessive).
I guess my thought process is that the Patriots 100M in space (now in the high 80s depending on what happens following Dugger's tag) isn't that useful to an INDIVIDUAL free agent. MOST teams (including the contenders) will have enough room (or can make it) to sign ONE big time FA. So most likely, each individual FA (at the top of the list) will be comparing similar offers from teams. Given that, it WILL likely come down to "more favorable team". Maybe NE will have a leg up in some cases (maybe Wilkins wants to return to the area).
Now after the first rush of signings, some teams might not be able to make multiple moves, while the Patriots will. So NE may have an advantage when it comes to FAs in the 2nd, 3rd (and beyond) tiers. But then NE may be comparing those players to their in-house candidates anyway (FAs or extensions).
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Post by texs31 on Mar 6, 2024 13:23:08 GMT -5
I'm starting to wonder if this offseason is going to be about internal housekeeping.
Hopefully, they re-sign some of their better internal free agents and getting rid of the guys that don't fit into the future plans (which will cost space via dead money if it's who I hope). Add in a couple of extensions (Barmore, PLEASE) and a chunk of that space starts to go quickly.
More importantly, I'm not sure any good FAs will want to come here given our situation (poor season, questionable QB Situation, etc). Our main selling point is the D and whatever connections the new coaching staff can use for recruiting. Otherwise, we're probably talking massive overpays to get guys and I'm not sure that makes sense given the current state of things.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 5, 2024 22:03:16 GMT -5
I have mixed feelings on the player, tbh but I really want this to happen just so we can see what the depreciation (if any) there is on a player who was just traded less than a month ago.
Is it like a car? The minute it's off the lot, it loses value?
Ty Anderson took the rumor and thought JDB made some sense for Pittsburgh. They get a preview of his fit with Sidney and see if they can get a comparable player (to Guentzel) at a lower price.
Obviously, other pieces would have to be involved.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 5, 2024 14:26:00 GMT -5
Interesting. Dugger gets the rare transition tag. 4m less than franchise. Right to match.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 2, 2024 17:00:34 GMT -5
Rumors, they may trade Ullmark… honestly, they should if they can get a haul for him and they should be able to as he’s signed beyond this year. Swayman is going to need a raise after the year and he should be the long term guy. I was totally against this when it was suggested last year however as early as the offseason before this one began I've suggested the best way to improve a line-up that lost 2 centers from their top 2 lines would be to trade from strength in Ullmark, however it was not well received here. I still advocate for it but I'd want to sign Swayman to a long term deal first. Can't remember your take on it but I do remember responding negatively to the idea in the offseason for the following reasons: 1. Value was not being achieved in trades during that time. Teams were "paying" (either ACTUALLY having to offer assets to take on a cap hit or taking much less in return) to move money. That isn't happening that much right now. 2. I'm still not sure how you get a #1 or #2 C by trading him. Unless a team (take NJD, for example,) is offering up a young player who is a projection (in NJs case, think Mercer) and you think he can be that. 3. I agree. Need to get Sway locked up (and I'm nervous given his comments about his arbitration experience). I do think Ullmark is the key to getting a top line C. Just don't think it had ANY chance of happening this offseason and very little chance now. MAYBE this offseason but . . .
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Post by texs31 on Mar 2, 2024 16:52:49 GMT -5
I need to apologize to you all in advance. As a Michigan fan I can already see myself irrationally stumping for JJ McCarthy (not at 3, mind you but . . .).
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Post by texs31 on Mar 1, 2024 21:46:06 GMT -5
I see we've already entered the "he's got moxie" portion of the offseason. Little earlier than I expected, tbh.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 1, 2024 21:41:01 GMT -5
I think they have depth on the wing and the difference between JDB and the others is not significant. Not sure from a chemistry standpoint what moving him would mean but, for the right value, I can see it.
Just don't think they have the assets to do anything big. Maybe if Hanifin was able to use his partial NTC but otherwise, this is pretty much the team.
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Post by texs31 on Mar 1, 2024 20:35:40 GMT -5
Feels like they're more likely to do it this offseason. Fewer teams on no trade list I believe and they may want to be sure Sway is locked up before they move Linus.
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Post by texs31 on Feb 29, 2024 9:23:10 GMT -5
Like the idea of adding a veteran into the mix (one way or another). I also wonder how Marcus Wilson and Isaiah Bolden factor it. Reports suggested that the team was high on Bolden before placing him on IR and Wilson started in Arizona (not that it's saying THAT much).
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Post by texs31 on Feb 26, 2024 23:36:16 GMT -5
FWIW, Jeremiah said that, ignoring positional value, one could make the argument that the best 3 players in this draft are WRs.
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Post by texs31 on Feb 25, 2024 20:19:14 GMT -5
Onwenu has fired his agents right before free agency.
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Post by texs31 on Feb 23, 2024 12:51:47 GMT -5
New cap # coming in at over 255m. Assuming they cut JCJ, they will have over 100m to spend.
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Post by texs31 on Jan 31, 2024 11:11:29 GMT -5
If you believe in Fields doesn't that mean Getsy isn't any good? Yet multiple 2nd interviews with teams for OC position. Patriots and Saints. This would suggest it's NOT "exactly how you took it".
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Post by texs31 on Jan 31, 2024 11:06:22 GMT -5
Mark Daniels retweeting a comment pointing out that Getsy and Caley worked together at Akron. He wonders if Getsy could be QB Coach with Caley as OC.
Larger point being these interviews aren't all because they want the guy as "the guy". Information gathering, other positions, etc.
It's an opportunity to talk to folks that you otherwise don't have access to.
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Post by texs31 on Jan 31, 2024 7:40:56 GMT -5
Inserting myself for as a point of clarification. It didn't seem like people were suggesting they'd hire Getsy and then trade for Fields. Only that they were using multiple interviews to glean information about Fields.
No other skin in this conversation. Only pointing out the distinction (at least my interpretation).
Carry on.
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Post by texs31 on Jan 26, 2024 16:38:35 GMT -5
Caley now getting an in-person interview with NE.
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Post by texs31 on Jan 25, 2024 17:27:44 GMT -5
With Morris going to Atlanta, talk is he could take Zac Robinson with him. Based on reported interviews (and/or assumptions) that could leave the NE OC job to either Caley or Josh McD.
Also, with BB not taking anyone with him, some current coaches that might've otherwise left, could now stay. Not sure if/how this impacts the DC decisions.
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Post by texs31 on Jan 25, 2024 15:52:04 GMT -5
FWIW - the now CAN suspend him for what he did pre-NFL per a change in the rules. Whether they will or not is another story.
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Post by texs31 on Jan 25, 2024 14:33:00 GMT -5
MLB Pipeline outfielder prospects top 10: 1. Jackson Chourio, Brewers (2024) 2. Evan Carter, Rangers (2024) 3. Wyatt Langford, Rangers (2024) 4. Dylan Crews, Nationals (2024) 5. Walker Jenkins, Twins (2026) 6. Max Clark, Tigers (2026) 7. James Wood, Nationals (2024) 8. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs (2024) 9. Colton Cowser, Orioles (2024) 10. Roman Anthony, Red Sox (2025) www.mlb.com/news/top-outfield-prospects-for-2024?t=mlb-pipeline-coverageWow Cowser above Anthony is egregious IMO. No way Anthony would be 10th on my list there They have been consistently higher with Cowser than other outlets (gave him a 60 FV last year, I believe).
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Post by texs31 on Jan 23, 2024 14:48:58 GMT -5
Per Breer, Waldron also interviewed before taking the Bears job. So that's another from the tree.
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Post by texs31 on Jan 23, 2024 8:26:49 GMT -5
Interesting they don't want Steve Belichick as DC, either assistant HC or advisor. Covington seems to be leading the way to DC, which I like. Former TE coach who spent last year with Rams to interview for OC, along with Robinson from Rams. I certainly don't mind our old TE coach who learned under McDaniels then a year under McVay system. Mayo if these reports are true is very much acting like Bill, promote from within and bring back guys you know Based on his comments, it sounds like Mayo has offered both Belichek boys jobs. Not sure what the roles are but . . . Also, seems like all of the reported OC Interviews (Robinson, Pitcher and Caley) are from that McVay tree.
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Post by texs31 on Jan 16, 2024 8:07:52 GMT -5
I get all the Dallas predictions but man do I have a hard time seeing BB answering to a guy like Jerry Jones. Feels like Bill would be willing to take a $1 salary if Jerry promises never to speak about football to him.
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Post by texs31 on Jan 15, 2024 14:33:58 GMT -5
Caleb has now declared.
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