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yep I like this move a lot. I just feel like they will do more here.

yeah, I'd take him back. get a comp pick for him at the same time would be fun.

I am not a fan of this regime. But I can say with a lot of confidence that they know this is not enough. They will add more to the pass rush. Hendrickson is really the only elite guy kind of still out there. I don't know if they get him, but I feel like they know they have to add more. Maybe that comes via the draft.

The Ravens never sign UFAs free agents. They scoop up people's released players and play the comp pick game. The Chiefs, IMO, are in trouble. The Bengals have to save for Chase and have the Higgins franchise tag holding everything up. I think they need to trade Hendrickson. We re-signed a ton of our own. So I am not up in arms.

Texans cut Shaq Mason and traded Green and Tunsil. They are gonna need some offensive linemen. I wonder if there is a trade to be made, one of our linemen for Jalen Pitre?

The Green pick was horrible. I hate what happened with Elam, but the Texans, needing OL help desperately, took Kenyon Green passing on Zion Johnson, Tyler Linderbaum, and Tyler Smith.

Maybe Mekhi wants oo much money? And Gardner Johnson is a nomad guy, hired gun.

yeah i hear you. I think Moore adds a different juice than those guys, some more deep speed. But I would agree that the outside bit, fast receiver we probably want is not out there. Gonna have to be the draft.

The Cards used Rondale everywhere. Outside, slot, running back, some wildcat too. I think he's and interesting weapon, my major concern is the injury. But should be very cheap as a flyer.

he's fun

He's pretty much what we all think we need. He's gotten a lot better since his Jets days. Check out Rondale Moore if you have some time. He was traded for Desmond Ridder last year and missed all of 2024. He's like a buy low dollar general version of Elijah Moore, just thicker. He got hurt in August so he should be close to ready.

That reminds me, I wonder what Josh reed is up to these days.

It's true. I really like Ty, but you can find guys like this all over the NFL. He has been a great fit, but you can't go crazy with a salary on a guy like him.

Ok so day two debrief...sorry kind of long, but here is what is on my mind...note that some of these guys may have signed while I was typing this.... WR: If we still want a speed guy, a lot of those guys are still on the market, but guys who could work: WR Rondale Moore - 4.32 (young with upside...he is short but he is thick, a little meatball of muscle...his highlights are fun) WR Elijah Moore - 4:35 WR Devin Duvernay - 4.39 (released so no comp pick impact) I really think they are going to roll with Rapp and Bishop, but... Safety: Justin Reid - good player - instant starter, probably too expensive Justin Simmons - old but been a Mahomes killer Julian Blackmon - They were in on him last year Marcus Epps - Josh's teammate at Wyoming would be a solid depth add Reyshawn Jenkins (he could be a sneaky add as he has connections to some of the staff here and he got released so no comp pick. versatile) to me Jenkins makes the most sense as a third guy... DL There are a bunch of D - line guys: A logjam of older vets who can get you a few sacks: Bosa, Preston Smith, Z'darius Smith, Donte Fowler... Other mid/interesting adds: John Cominsky - one guy the cover 1 dudes were talking about, he is like Hoect in that he is a small school dude who is versatile and can play all over the DL. Kentavius Street - another versatile guy who has ties to Ryan Nielsen James Lynch - a former Baylor Dave Aranda guy who has versatility across the front Young busts with maybe some upside: Payton Turner - bust, but young and has ties to Nielsen Joe Tryon - another bust who is young and maybe interesting Josh Uche - young bust with upside K'Lavon Chaisson - young bust, maybe some upside For 1 tech: Raekwon Davis - monster of a human who I liked at draft time who has not put it together. i'd take a shot. he was released so no comp pick Greg Gaines - fire hydrant NT formerly of the Rams and Bucs Leki Fotu - formerly of the Jets, another behemoth human Corner: Asante Samuel Jr...sound like they are in on him. he is excellent in zone, smallish, but I don't hate it Jonathan Jones - Former Pat whose coach is now here. Would be a stopgap guy, but can still ball and should be cheap Eric Stokes - Young, very fast, has had issues staying healthy. By all accounts, he was going to be their pick in the 2021 draft. Jeff Okudah - overdrafted, but young and fast and still has upside Benjamin St-Juste - Big long corner who has some experience in a similar system playing for Ron Rivera Kristian Fulton- Another young with upside guy RB: Hopefully we can bring back Ty, but I am assuming Ty is gone, we need a new third down back: Travis Homer - really good on third downs, similar size and speed to Ty, he blocks. Really good on special teams Kenneth Gainwell - from the Eagles, versatile and does a lot of things well Raheem Blackshear - former Bills UDFA, he was not tendered by the Panthers, but he was pretty good in a third down role. No comp pick impact That what I got for the day!

They should have just gave that to Xavier McKinney

Didn’t realize he was a Josh McDaniels guy with the Raiders. Makes sense there is a connection there as he wants to establish culture with his offense.

Gotta add all the Ivy League guys

What does it say? I actually mentioned Jalen Hyatt as a buy low as a deep threat. Makes a ton of sense for what the offense is missing.

From what I recall, he was lauded as being a really good special teams guy coming out. Blocked a bunch of kicks and things in college. I like the upside and the price. I truly think he can provide everything Hollins did with shoes on.

McDermott coached daddy Samuel in Philly yes?

It’s a fun adventure to read this and read the post from when he signed last year. But like I said, his opportunities need to be going to Coleman and Palmer and Shakir and Samuel. We will be okay.

well they both bring the lunchpail…high motors etc

I still think he is a fit even with the Palmer add.

I feel you. I’m not holding my breath for scheme type change, but certainly one can hope.

Yeah I think he’s interesting. But this is not a chess piece type of defense. We are very traditional position roles. This is a 4-2-5 cover 2/3 with 4 down defense that is incredibly vanilla. If he just lines up at RDE it kinda seems like it takes away his value. This is the kind of guy the Ravens make a beast. But I guess we shall see. Zo Alexander was kinda the only guy who’s had success in a hybrid chess role here.