Blank Stare

Dirty deeds and they're done dirt cheap.

Boy you really read between the lines on my post and came up with a completely different interpretation than intended. Where did I say I’ve made any sort of final determination on Bernard? I haven’t, and I won’t judge him off one game where he looked a little lost. Of course players can improve. I’m saying in general that you can’t make a decision on one player based on another player drafted in the same round and at the same position. They are two different people. A lot of people have already tossed Bernard on the trash heap. He may be great, he may be terrible, (or somewhere in between) but that has nothing to do with DW.

Probably been said a million times in this thread, but Nick Bolton with the Chiefs is another good size comp. 6’0 237 and he does just fine. Also, he’s slower at 4.6 forty and shorter arms at 31 7/8 (and wingspan of 76 1/4) than DW. Admittedly, I knee-jerk hated this pick initially with the Bernard pick last year and the backup to Milano and special teams comments. But I’ve since calmed down and really like his potential with further context. Can’t dislike him just because of the Bernard pick last year. Have to evaluate him individually. I think he’ll get an opportunity to start at the Mike at some point if he can pick up the playbook.

Brady is such a DB.

Other than brief return duties, was he ever really given a chance? His main problem was that he couldn’t stay healthy.

I hate this for the young man and the Bills. They invested in what may have been a generational punter (I know, I know. He’s a punter) and his whole life was turned upside down. I was in the “wait and see” camp, but I understood there was really nothing the Bills could do that close to the season. Too much of a distraction for a title hopeful team. Little did we know that was only the beginning of last year’s unfortunate distractions. Hopefully, he gets another shot. I’d be up for bringing him back on to battle Sam Martin in training camp.

I’m willing to admit I may have overreacted with my initial reaction to Williams. The more I learn about this guy, the more I like him. Taken out of context, that special teams comment from the reporters on Twitter sounded worse than it was. Sounds like if this guy can come pick things up quickly, he may be given a shot at the Mike. But he’s going to have to earn it. Which I can appreciate. Yeah, he’s small weight wise, but love his timed and game speed as well as his tackling.

They traded up right in front of us. Then we take another guard. Plus it’s the 7th round. Guys are already working the phones on UDFAs. Word can get around.

Screw you Ravens. They knew we were going to do it.

Why not take a shot on Vorhees? Bonus for next year. It’s 7th round.

I don’t disagree. All we can say on any of these guys is “we’ll see”. Not having the 4th rounder definitely factored into my reaction to this pick. Of course I’ll root for the guy’s success now that he’s on the team.

Oh good. A special teamer with a premium asset third round pick. Why do they waste second and third round picks with these guys? Who cares what Smiley wants? Use rounds 5-7 and UDFAs to get Smiley what he needs. Add him to the pile of mediocre LBs after Milano. We didn’t need another Will. We need a Mike. Back to back head scratching third round picks.

Good for Hurts. Had a helluva year. That said, similar to with Kyler Murray, I’d be a bit nervous in that deal. That Philly team was pretty loaded.

I’m up for this if the price is right. What did the Ravens give up for Roquan Smith knowing they had to pay him?

His 2022 season was defined by 2 plays (3 if you count coming back for the Steelers game a tad early) - busting it too hard on the Milano pick 6 against Tennessee and helplessly diving at Mac Jones for a sack. Both plays unnecessary and completely sacked his season.

Certainly can’t say it about all of their additions over the last few years, but I don’t question McD’s ability to identify and get the best out of his corners and safeties. He has a pretty successful track record with those positions and has earned at least that much.

Love it. Great depth signing with two aging starting safeties that were banged up a lot last year.

Sure, if that kind of thing is important to you, but other than that…we’re looking pretty good. 😂

Glad he landed somewhere quickly.

It was time.

For as much as we’d hate to allocate the $ to Henry, I’d bet none of us would give a damn about that come the season when he’s punishing dudes. Him and Josh in the backfield would be a sight to see.

All-time linebacker name.