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Williams should def be the Will cause Bernard could push all pro at the Mike. Some of the challenge is we typically play zone so while hell be on the weak side away from McBride he will still likely have TE coverage responsibility (Milano is often seen covering TEs and our TEs coverage numbers are typically pretty rough when he misses time). I do agree blitzer/spy (see simulated/creeper comment), but on obvious passing downs I think you got to get Williams off. I'm fine with him as a tasmanian devil like Milano in the run game. The challenge is that Williams gets too far forward on PA which wasnt as nearly the same problem for milano.

I think Groot can do it a smidge (wanna disguise) but I agree AJ is the preference.

I love rooting for this kid too but I am very scared hes not gonna be ready for McBride. But on the plus side stopping the run is his strength and thats the key to this game. I would consider using him in simulated and creeper pressures and drop a DE into coverage. I dont know that you lose a lot in terms of coverage ability but you gain the element of surprise. Lastly on obvious passing downs Edwards should come in. Hopefully I'm wrong or as we get through the first part of the season he continues to grow (was satisfied with his improvement this offseason), but his tape to date is tough.

Likelihood we go dime on obvious passing downs again? I think it’s high. Who do you bring into the box? I lean rapp but he was deep last year.

I am way more nervous about Dorian. Dude was lost last year against weak offenses like NE and NYG. We had to play AJ Klein over him in the playoffs. Dorian has looked a little better in pass coverage this preseason but he really concerns me. I have seen both players floor and damars upside. Dorian’s floor is significantly lower than damars and his upside is a bit higher. I expect on obvious passing downs Dorian comes off the field for Edwards. If safeties were truely worst in the league (not your language but other posters) this will not occur week 1.

Why wouldn’t they just let fans buy in?

Yeah but that’s not their physical gifts which is what you said you couldn’t see. You’re right if your point is that they haven’t been elite players. But it’s not cause they aren’t physically gifted (as you said it’s mostly injuries). Also Oliver’s speed is elite (are you disagreeing with RAS?). His score is mostly hurt by his size. His burst is great and it shows in an elite pass rush win rate now that he’s started to figure out the hand fighting. so they have definitely swung on many trait players (heck buffalo joe). Hoping we see a couple hit this year and it forms the core for second window.

Spencer Brown has 10 for RAS maybe try looking if you can’t name another supremely gifted player. Literally the most athletic tackle ever. cole bishop at 9.8+ (though no agility testing). ed Oliver 9.88 knox 9.23 for more offense

Correct Colts do have more but most when they were in Baltimore (4 versus 2 in Indy). Jets got 2 total. https://champsorchumps.us/records/afc-east-winners-full-list

Ride the pine for another season? Dude played in 13 games in 2022 and 3 more in 2023. Most importantly he has played in 3 playoff games with 2 INT and 3 PBU. I dont see that as riding the pine. Lastly Watkins and Darby were not Beane picks so he moved on from the quicker. Basham would be the better example imo but I think Elam has shown significantly more upside than Basham at a similar point in their careers.

I think its like 2 for colts versus 1 for jets. so my answer is 5th!

Good post by the OP. I see it similarly. Need all those things to happen. Each of them individually seems pretty reasonable to happen but all of them together seems like a bit of a stretch. If 2-3 dont happen well "struggle" and have our worst season in 5 years (which means worse than winning a game in the playoffs).

You can only have 2 returners in the formation. Since nobody moves until the ball is caught not sure what fake catching will add as players can literally watch the ball with no issue. I do like the idea of a 3rd "returner" that looks like a blocker and sweeps around. There is for sure gonna be some fun wrinkles.

Yes NFL desires more returns with the new rules. Because players line up closer to each other the new return is expected to be safer (less high speed collisions) than the previous ones. So now returns are good again.

Extra defender coming means cover 0. If this tweet doesnt dissuade your worries then your BBFS runs deep.

He most definitely lost 2 fumbles, and both lead to points in close games. Both were fumbles just outside the red zone that led to points. First in the Denver game and then second in the Chargers game. The second one was costly cause it allowed them to take a 4th quarter lead late into the game. Those are pretty costly fumbles. I do think these things are correctable but they have super tough to watch.

Did we forget Deion Jones is on the roster? Marino said hes been the second best LB so far

58 yarder got reported first. That’s a long kick. Would tie his longest. I don’t like that he didn’t strike it well but make everything 50 in. I can live with even odds 55 yards out.

Have we considered keeping both and having 4 TE? Could be as simple as cutting gilliam? We lose his lead blocking ability but probably upgrade the pass catching and in line blocking. 03 personnel is still giving me shivers for how we could run power or spread.

Worthy is listed as 5'11" 165 so i would say considerably thicker. Being overly simplistic Dell is 2.43 lbs per inch and Worthy is 2.32 lbs per inch. Dell is almost 5% more dense. For additional comparison Coleman is 2.84 lbs per inch.

Do we keep 4? 03 presonnel with Knox, Kincaid, Morris, Samuel, Coleman could run power or spread. insane.

Lol based on what I see here, If im a later a pick Im not going QB at all and am going for all the other premium positions. And yes well suck year 1, but then well get carson beck next year with our high draft pick.

Tyreek is the real outlier in terms of mahomes success and speed. Mecole Hardman would be the 3rd fastest (Tyreek obviously great and Worthy a ?) at 4.33 and he really didnt do much. Sky moore as 4.41 has really done much. Toney hasnt done much with his time either. Byron pringle was 4.46. He got a bit of juice out of watkins but thats pretty far down the list now. rashee rice 4.51 has had more success than all those burners. juju got a big contract after playing with mahomes and he aint a burner. Kelce is a burner for TE but is another big body weapon. Mahomes really seems to get more out of bigger weapons, probably a reason why they have gone to heavier sets. I do agree he doesnt need to have a 1000 yard season to not be a bust.

I highlighted bernard more for the fact that he didnt compete in the MLB competition cause of injury and he won it still. So Bishop missing extended time and still winning wouldn't be unprecedented. I dont think the injury erases all chances he starts for reasons above but it does significant lower his chances. Seems to be asking a lot for him to be a rookie in a competition (Torrence) and be hurt (Bernard) and then still win. If it was one then fine but both working out is a lot which i think is your overall point. To be clear were saying IR after he makes the team right? If he goes on IR before cut down to 53 i believe hes out for the season. So we will see the return of the Reid Ferguson BBQ in the parking lot?

I remember a big battle between bates and Torrance that only became clear late in preseason. Also remember Bernard missing most of TC battle and getting the nod. I don’t know that it erases his chances of starting if they think he’s the best for it.