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Bosa is still young, despite his injury history. Man, if he could return to form, or even get 90% there - it would change our defense significantly. We just haven't had a guy like that. Rousseau could still become that, but obviously hasn't been yet. I like what Beane did overall. I wasn't expecting much, and we added some really nice pieces. I kind of hope we're not done yet. I'd really like to see us get Keenan Allen - I kind of can't believe he's still out there.

He's a couple of years younger. Similar situation, though. I really wanted the Bills to get Godwin. He's more versatile than Diggs, imo.

It's really no biggie for them, though. They have the cap to spend, and it's not much risk, w/ potential for high reward. Even coming off injury, he's the best receiver they've had in many years. And they needed a receiver - there weren't a lot of options out there. For them, this was a pretty sound move.

That's a fair expectation.

I'm not sold on the "team on the rise" rhetoric, or on Maye. But just because I'm not sold doesn't mean it can't come true. They get Gonzalez & Barmore back, and with Vrabel & the other additions on D, it could be an excellent defense in '25. They have a decent WR corps now, and a good running game. The most glaring weakness is their O-line, which would probably prevent them from making a big leap. But a leap is something they could make nonetheless. I swear - if they got back to another SB before we made one with Allen, my already thin tether to sanity will fray & disappear.

They're repeating our drought years. This is their T.O. signing.

That seems like a massive overpay. I doubt he does much this season, and then he's just getting older. I suppose they needed to do it, but I'll be surprised if this ends up too well for NE.

Cal Ripken Jr. used to play for the Rochester Red Wings.

If KC makes the Super Bowl next year, I'm going to start pretending that there is no such thing as professional sports.

I'm more over it than I thought I would be. Right after the loss, I was kind of a lunatic. I really lost my mind. I think it helped that Philly dominated the Chiefs in the SB. Sports in general are all about match-ups, so just because KC got blown out doesn't mean we would have - but it still felt that game like it was Philly's year, and that they had the strongest & most balanced team. I think we would have had a hard time beating them, and needed some breaks. Still, it's a little hard to get excited about the regular season now. I feel pretty confident we'll win the division and get a high seed - "the usual." But none of it matters too much w/ what has become a psychological hurdle not just in the playoffs, but against one team. I kind of hate that.

Man, it just didn't turn out for Diggs. He had it good here. No one really "won" this one. He should have appreciated what he had - now he might be on a last-place team next year & very little hope to even get back to the playoffs, much less a title game.

He's probably the best option out there right now. And he's a very good WR, despite age & injury. I'd pump my fist if we got him.

Like we won't go 5-1 anyway. We need guys in the playoffs.

Well.....NOW.

Well, he wanted to stay on the west coast. Now what?

Personally, I always liked Dane. Great tackler. I'm sure we'll draft someone in the 1st couple of rounds too.

I'm feeling a classic late night Beane here.

They can get creative. Kupp is a great separation guy, and would be the best receiver on our roster.

I'd bet he does better w/ Dallas. I still think he has a ton of talent - he just didn't fit here.

It's not much of a "cap space" FA period at this point, though I suppose this could open up a trade or 2 for them.

I was coming on the board to start this thread. I really like the strategy - holes are basically filled, though not in spectacular fashion. But it gives him a lot of flexibility on draft weekend and he doesn't have to grapple w/ "need" nearly as much when considering players.

Sometimes, players are injury prone until they're not. There is such a thing as bad luck, too. It's a gamble, but if he can stay healthy and recapture even some of his old form, he can be a terror. I like it. It was pretty slim pickins out there anyway.

I don't feel cursed. After the drought, it's been amazing to watch great football and a generational QB. If we never win a SB - so be it. It's a game, and I've had a lot of fun watching it.

I think we're doing what we can. This is one of the leanest FA periods I can remember in terms of available talent. More top-tier players decided to re-sign w/ their own teams then test the waters too much (Godwin taking $20M less was an eye opener). We needed a receiver and we got one. I would have probably preferred Kupp, but opinions vary on how much he has left.

I think Kupp would be a really good fit here.