Maine-iac

You're absolutely right ................ my old brain. It was the SB where they literally didn't run at all.

Granted the Chiefs only handed the ball off 3 or 4 times. We might have worried about stopping the run if our pass defense had given the Chiefs a reason to stop throwing.

Given his injury history where do you think a one year deal would land? Under 20 or even Leonard Floyd type cheap (relatively speaking)?

This is going to sound crazy but hear me out. I think the new found simplicity and reliability of throwing short mixed with the turnover at outside WR has taken some of Allen's willingness to throw it outside away. I honestly think Coleman and Cooper or Hollins (if they are resigned) are totally capable (probably more capable) of making teams pay ala Gabe Davis. To some degree I think Allen probably has a little trauma from his only options being to throw it up to a spot and Davis or even Diggs not being on the same page and bad things happening. If we run back Cooper, Coleman, and Hollins it might be a good thing just because of familiarity.

To your point even the season before Shakir still averaged over 7 yards of YAC but his ADOT was 8.9 instead of 5.5 and had a total 15.7 yards per catch. Even if we don't get a "speed" guy if they could get some Gabe Davis like production down the field out of (insert WR name here) it would go a long ways towards opening things up. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/ShakKh00.htm#all_adv_receiving_and_rushing

It's unfortunate but those are the questions. If he's been injured can he come back healthy, and does he want to be out there fighting to win? If he's got bad habits off the field and the Chargers fan base thinks he's soft it doesn't give you a good feeling about acquiring his services. On paper (or on your laptop) the numbers might say if he's healthy take a swing but often there's more to the story.

I can't argue against that. That said if he's a FA and the price was right would it be worth the risk? Do we hit in the draft at pick 30? I'm guessing that's a DT or safety. I'm still all for packaging a couple firsts and trying to get Garrett. If I had to guess I do think Bosa (if healthy) could be better than Miller has been the last two seasons.

Didn't know any of this. Not a plus. Too bad really when he's healthy and playing well he's a difference maker.

Is the juice worth the squeeze? His cap hit makes me think the Chargers will want to take the one year out. I know he's had injuries but he potentially could be an even better pass rusher than Von was when we signed him, if he's healthy. I wouldn't do anything more than a one year deal. Is the risk worth the potential? The guy was a monster earlier in his career what are the chances he has one more season of that?

I was looking at the numbers and thought it made sense but honestly it was hurting my brain trying to figure out all the angles. Looks like his cap is so big the Chargers would see a ton of relief getting rid of him. I agree he's been nicked but if he had a one year mercenary deal to get us over the hump he might be the man if he could stay healthy.

Given his cap hit and dead cap could we lure Bosa from the Chargers? I'm too lazy to do the leg work so I'm hoping people debate it for me.

Hope you have your flame suit on. BTW I couldn't agree more.

I didn't say anything about a discount. If Spotrac is correct I'm sure Cooper could produce enough to warrant a 13 or 14 million dollar contract. I also don't think the way this offense is built we need to pay over 20 million to anyone to play outside. I'm probably in the minority in that thinking but every year the hype train starts around pass catchers and year after year we lose because our defense can't make stops in the playoffs.

No problems with Cooper coming back if the price is right. Mike Williams or Noah Brown might be a bargain veteran at the outside WR spot. Otherwise I'd hope for another 4th or 5th round find like Gabe or Shakir. We don't necessarily need a superstar just someone who can keep the defense honest when they play single high or cover zero. Be able to run a route or beat one guy down the field.

Trade back for picks and take Alfred Collins and Mukuba in the second.

The whole idea that the line has to not only pass rush like they're only job is to pass rush but also hold up against the run while we play light boxes behind it is (in my opinion) a major contributor to this problem. We've had impressive seasons from DT's. Kyle Williams, Jordan Phillps (2019), and Oliver have all had good seasons under McDermott but being susceptible to teams that run the ball well is almost a staple. That said it was usually great coverage behind it and a calculated weakness. this year was frustrating because the coverage behind it was didn't hold up in almost any of the games we played and we either created a turnover or they scored.

Bargain (relatively speaking) bin shopping. BJ Hill at 10 mil a year would go a long way toward fixing some problems Mike Williams could probably do enough Amari Cooper things at half the price (10mil) Chase Young combines great size, speed, and strenght and if spotrac is right he only has 6 starts and no injuries in the last 2 years. If we can sign him to an AJ like contract I'd do it (if?). Julian Blackmon good size and speed and has a history at CB. Might be too rich for my blood of a FA signing but he could be a starter. Hopefully him and Bishop. Not throwing too much bank at anyone and we still have draft picks for more needs.

Lyles is known for his closing speed but working on his get off he actually beat Coleman last february in a 60m race. Tyreek's speed on the field is amazing and it's respectable on the track but Lyles is possibly best in the world at 3 different distances.

I mean if he asks for 15 and signs for 10 to 12 probably everyone is happy.

I think the biggest thing that can't be said enough is that he is taken off the field when pass protection is critical. If he was on the field in any situation, pass blocking, making critical catches, and using his running ability and speed there might be an argument. That said he comes off the field in many situations and in that respect somewhat hard to compare to upper echelon RB's despite his ability.

Cook goes out with an injury and Davis goes off for 97 yards rushing and 55 receiving. I love Cook but it's not a 15 million a year love. Johnson and Davis could get it done and finding RB's is much easier than cover corners or edge rushers.

Truth is the defense couldn't stop anyone most of the season. We outscored most teams and got some turnovers. No offense to Bishop but we need two safeties that played CB at some point and someone who plays every down on the Dline like his hair is on fire.

Honestly can't believe the Chiefs didn't even try to run. Defense was keeping them in it for a while.

Guess a 290 pound DT can be effective.

Never would have thought we'd see Kenny Pickett playing QB and the Eagles win.