14 Days To Go

Some things I think I think...

I no longer think Ja'Marr Chase is the best receiver in this class. Nor is it Waddle or Smith. But you could've seen him play by getting off at the West Bank or East Bank light rail station. Am I crazy? If Waddle falls to 14 will the Ravens want to move up and grab him? Give us our LTOTF for our trouble? We slide to 27 and take a more complete receiver in Bateman? Yes...yes, I think I like that. 

I'm almost ready to put Shi Smith among my top 8-ish receivers, but that would be crazy. I definitely like him more than any of the other 2nd and 3rd tier receivers. Kadarius Toney would be even higher if he didn't like to carry around AR-15s. 

There is a ridiculous amount of edge rushers between 20 and 60. One of the guys I hadn't really watched much before but is one of my guys now is Boogie Basham. Thick, strong, relentless and 4.5? Give him 34 inch arms and he's a top 20 pick. 

I really like the idea of landing Zeus and with the #27 landing Rousseau or Oweh. That would be..

@"BarrNone55" said: I really like the idea of landing Zeus and with the #27 landing Rousseau or Oweh. That would be..

Speaking of Oweh:

I've known Cosell for nearly 20 years; can't recall him speaking about a defensive player this way. This was a great show. Lots of great scouting intel👌 https://t.co/PJ5DpBhXbr

— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) April 13, 2021

@"MaroonBells" said: Some things I think I think...

I no longer think Ja'Marr Chase is the best receiver in this class. Nor is it Waddle or Smith. But you could've seen him play by getting off at the West Bank or East Bank light rail station. Am I crazy? If Waddle falls to 14 will the Ravens want to move up and grab him? Give us our LTOTF for our trouble? We slide to 27 and take a more complete receiver in Bateman? Yes...yes, I think I like that. 

I'm almost ready to put Shi Smith among my top 8-ish receivers, but that would be crazy. I definitely like him more than any of the other 2nd and 3rd tier receivers. Kadarius Toney would be even higher if he didn't like to carry around AR-15s. 

There is a ridiculous amount of edge rushers between 20 and 60. One of the guys I hadn't really watched much before but is one of my guys now is Boogie Basham. Thick, strong, relentless and 4.5? Give him 34 inch arms and he's a top 20 pick. 

I'll double down and call him the best WR prospect in the last decade. Sammy Watkins and Amari Cooper would come close, but Chase is something else in my mind. But we're talking as a prospect here, we'll see what the end result ends up being. I'm with you on Shi Smith though, he's going to play in the NFL for a long time. So maybe we're both crazy since we're both calling the crazier take sane? 

I am very very intrigued by the pass rusher class as a whole. When will the first one come off the board and who will it be? The best talent is Phillips, but the medicals. Paye is the best all-around guy but lacks the upside of Oweh and there isn't a massive drop-off to Basham, Ossai, etc.. Ultimately I wonder if all of the pass rushers get pushed down the board since teams will think they can get a similar talent in round 2. 

@"Geoff Nichols" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Some things I think I think...

I no longer think Ja'Marr Chase is the best receiver in this class. Nor is it Waddle or Smith. But you could've seen him play by getting off at the West Bank or East Bank light rail station. Am I crazy? If Waddle falls to 14 will the Ravens want to move up and grab him? Give us our LTOTF for our trouble? We slide to 27 and take a more complete receiver in Bateman? Yes...yes, I think I like that. 

I'm almost ready to put Shi Smith among my top 8-ish receivers, but that would be crazy. I definitely like him more than any of the other 2nd and 3rd tier receivers. Kadarius Toney would be even higher if he didn't like to carry around AR-15s. 

There is a ridiculous amount of edge rushers between 20 and 60. One of the guys I hadn't really watched much before but is one of my guys now is Boogie Basham. Thick, strong, relentless and 4.5? Give him 34 inch arms and he's a top 20 pick. 

I am going to call you crazy for not thinking Chase is the best receiver in the draft class  :p 

I'll double down and call him the best WR prospect in the last decade. Sammy Watkins and Amari Cooper would come close, but Chase is something else in my mind. But we're talking as a prospect here, we'll see what the end result ends up being. I'm with you on Shi Smith though, he's going to play in the NFL for a long time. So maybe we're both crazy since we're both calling the crazier take sane? 

I am very very intrigued by the pass rusher class as a whole. When will the first one come off the board and who will it be? The best talent is Phillips, but the medicals. Paye is the best all-around guy but lacks the upside of Oweh and there isn't a massive drop-off to Basham, Ossai, etc.. Ultimately I wonder if all of the pass rushers get pushed down the board since teams will think they can get a similar talent in round 2. 

Expect Vikings go Edge Rusher at 14 then try to package picks to move back into Rd2 for a Guard. Dillon Radunz is the scheme fit. Shift inside to Guard if he can’t survive at Left Tackle. Jaelen Phillips if he checks out medically feels like the fit. https://t.co/OVKH7rrh3a

— Chad Forbes (@NFLDraftBites) April 9, 2021

Seahawks will trade out of 56. It’s their way in normal yrs, but even more important with only 3 picks currently in the 2021 Draft. Line up PERFECTLY with Vikings who have picks 78, 90, 119, 125, 134, 143, 157, 168, 199. And Minnesota picked 15 players in last yrs draft.

— Chad Forbes (@NFLDraftBites) April 14, 2021

@"PurpleCrush" said: https://twitter.com/NFLDraftBites/status/1380614642884612101

@"supafreak84" said:

@"PurpleCrush" said: https://twitter.com/NFLDraftBites/status/1380614642884612101

This feels like the likely direction to me. Zimmer is not going to get caught with his pants down on defense again 

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"PurpleCrush" said: https://twitter.com/NFLDraftBites/status/1380614642884612101

This feels like the likely direction to me. Zimmer is not going to get caught with his pants down on defense again 

they used FA to fix his D,  its time to focus back on the O.  

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"PurpleCrush" said: https://twitter.com/NFLDraftBites/status/1380614642884612101

This feels like the likely direction to me. Zimmer is not going to get caught with his pants down on defense again 

they used FA to fix his D,  its time to focus back on the O.  

@"supafreak84" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"PurpleCrush" said: https://twitter.com/NFLDraftBites/status/1380614642884612101

This feels like the likely direction to me. Zimmer is not going to get caught with his pants down on defense again 

they used FA to fix his D,  its time to focus back on the O.  

I don't disagree but even with our own line problems last season we were a top rated offense. I think a pass rusher makes a lot of sense and using our plethora of draft picks to move back up into a deep o line crop also makes sense. 14 days to go...

I like what Geoff did in his first mock draft, where he was still able to get Darrisaw in a trade back, then get an impact rusher (Tryon) in the 2nd with that additional pick. Then get a QB in the 3rd (my preference is still Mond, but it looks like he may not get out of the second now). AND get a guy like Kendrick Greene as a guy to develop behind Cole. 

"they damn well not go cheap on the protection."

Words to live by, man. Words to live by.

I think we need to be looking at LB in day 2 this year as well.  Barr is not a big money guy and will be a FA after this year that will likely bring that money from somebody,  might as well have a replacement plan in place and get some experience this year.

@"PurpleCrush" said: I like what Geoff did in his first mock draft, where he was still able to get Darrisaw in a trade back, then get an impact rusher (Tryon) in the 2nd with that additional pick. Then get a QB in the 3rd (my preference is still Mond, but it looks like he may not get out of the second now). AND get a guy like Kendrick Greene as a guy to develop behind Cole. 

@"BarrNone55" said:

@"PurpleCrush" said: I like what Geoff did in his first mock draft, where he was still able to get Darrisaw in a trade back, then get an impact rusher (Tryon) in the 2nd with that additional pick. Then get a QB in the 3rd (my preference is still Mond, but it looks like he may not get out of the second now). AND get a guy like Kendrick Greene as a guy to develop behind Cole. 

Let's speak that shit into existence.

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"PurpleCrush" said: https://twitter.com/NFLDraftBites/status/1380614642884612101

This feels like the likely direction to me. Zimmer is not going to get caught with his pants down on defense again 

they used FA to fix his D,  its time to focus back on the O.  

I don't disagree but even with our own line problems last season we were a top rated offense. I think a pass rusher makes a lot of sense and using our plethora of draft picks to move back up into a deep o line crop also makes sense. 14 days to go...

they added a pass rusher in Tomlinson and Hunter over what they fielded last year.   they are now on the hook for another 35 million in cousins for 2022,  they damn well not go cheap on the protection.   If this team is truly all in on cousins,  which they better be since they committed to his big pay day next year,  then they need to quit fucking around with the OL ( and that is what playing musical chairs would be )  and settle in with players in the positions they have played and draft/sign/trade for players to fill the remaining openings.

where is a year 1 guys going to be most likely to get the most playing time and offer long term cap savings?  I have my doubts that a year one DLman gets on the field in Zimmers D much.  Really none have done so to date,  however our 3 returning OL starters all played significantly in their rookie seasons on the OL and with openings at both LT and LG ( assuming Cole isnt a lock there, and praying Dozier isnt even a consideration ) then OL seems to make the most sense for both the now and the future,  unless the team isnt going to pay Hunter his demands then that changes everything. 

@"supafreak84" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"PurpleCrush" said: https://twitter.com/NFLDraftBites/status/1380614642884612101

This feels like the likely direction to me. Zimmer is not going to get caught with his pants down on defense again 

they used FA to fix his D,  its time to focus back on the O.  

I don't disagree but even with our own line problems last season we were a top rated offense. I think a pass rusher makes a lot of sense and using our plethora of draft picks to move back up into a deep o line crop also makes sense. 14 days to go...

they added a pass rusher in Tomlinson and Hunter over what they fielded last year.   they are now on the hook for another 35 million in cousins for 2022,  they damn well not go cheap on the protection.   If this team is truly all in on cousins,  which they better be since they committed to his big pay day next year,  then they need to quit fucking around with the OL ( and that is what playing musical chairs would be )  and settle in with players in the positions they have played and draft/sign/trade for players to fill the remaining openings.

where is a year 1 guys going to be most likely to get the most playing time and offer long term cap savings?  I have my doubts that a year one DLman gets on the field in Zimmers D much.  Really none have done so to date,  however our 3 returning OL starters all played significantly in their rookie seasons on the OL and with openings at both LT and LG ( assuming Cole isnt a lock there, and praying Dozier isnt even a consideration ) then OL seems to make the most sense for both the now and the future,  unless the team isnt going to pay Hunter his demands then that changes everything. 

I'm with you, I just don't believe Zim is going to go into the season short handed on defense after last year's debacle. Say you add Jaelen Phillips, that gives you a rush package of Hunter, Phillips, Tomlinson and DJ Wonnum...which could be elite, and you have to beat Aaron Rodgers to win the division. 

That and the fact that we can get starting guards through the second and third round leads me to believe that's the direction we go in

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"PurpleCrush" said: https://twitter.com/NFLDraftBites/status/1380614642884612101

This feels like the likely direction to me. Zimmer is not going to get caught with his pants down on defense again 

they used FA to fix his D,  its time to focus back on the O.  

I don't disagree but even with our own line problems last season we were a top rated offense. I think a pass rusher makes a lot of sense and using our plethora of draft picks to move back up into a deep o line crop also makes sense. 14 days to go...

they added a pass rusher in Tomlinson and Hunter over what they fielded last year.   they are now on the hook for another 35 million in cousins for 2022,  they damn well not go cheap on the protection.   If this team is truly all in on cousins,  which they better be since they committed to his big pay day next year,  then they need to quit fucking around with the OL ( and that is what playing musical chairs would be )  and settle in with players in the positions they have played and draft/sign/trade for players to fill the remaining openings.

where is a year 1 guys going to be most likely to get the most playing time and offer long term cap savings?  I have my doubts that a year one DLman gets on the field in Zimmers D much.  Really none have done so to date,  however our 3 returning OL starters all played significantly in their rookie seasons on the OL and with openings at both LT and LG ( assuming Cole isnt a lock there, and praying Dozier isnt even a consideration ) then OL seems to make the most sense for both the now and the future,  unless the team isnt going to pay Hunter his demands then that changes everything. 

I'm with you, I just don't believe Zim is going to go into the season short handed on defense after last year's debacle. Say you add Jaelen Phillips, that gives you a rush package of Hunter, Phillips, Tomlinson and DJ Wonnum...which could be elite, and you have to beat Aaron Rodgers to win the division. 

That and the fact that we can get starting guards through the second and third round leads me to believe that's the direction we go in

I would rather they add an OT early to take Reiffs spot and not rely on Hill or the notion that we can move Oneill and rely on Udoh,  a guy that didnt sniff playing time last year that I can recall.