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Benford at safety? Worth a shot but playing Safety is a COMPLETELY different football game compared to linebacker. I was tasked to make that position switch, and it was a disaster. Maybe he has the skills..... I didn't. LOL. Worth a try.

I'm not giving up on Gabe just yet. It's his contract year so he'll be playing for the contract of his life.... why miss out on that... and if he's not playing well, Shakir sees the field more. I think Shakir is going to be special. I'd also keep Kumerow as the 5th WR. They can't all be WR1's. I complain too. But remember what it's like to have JP Losman as the starting QB, missing the playoffs time and time again... Perspective. With this roster, we're in the middle of what would be called "1st world problems" outside of the NFL. I'm good with that, but want to see a Superbowl win.

Here's an interesting stat comparison. Not sure if part of this is offensive playcalling. Allen's average target depth is longer on average, but if you add up YAC, it gets to 14.0. Mahomes is 14.5. Not a huge difference overall there, BUT if the playcalling were shorter routes, the drops would be less as well (which means better offensive production). Mahomes/WR's: Bad Pass: 16.7% Avg Target Depth: 7.8 yards Sack Rate: 3.9% Avg Receiver YAC: 6.7 yards Receiver Drop %: 4.8% Allen/WR's: Bad Pass: 16.9% Avg Target Depth: 9.3 yards Sack Rate: 5.5% Avg Receiver YAC: 4.7 yards Receiver Drop %: 6.0% What stands out the most to me here is the drop rate, yet, BUT the YAC is 3.1 yards less than what we see in KC. So why is this? How do KC's receivers have more open space to make a play? Or do they fight for more yards? No idea here, but the NFL field is only 3.5 yards long... if you really think about it...

I agree with you on that Colorado.

Well, that amounts to 20 carries per game, give or take...... I think we already do that with Singletary and supporting cast. Why not give it to a MONSTER? Henry is one of the best in the league, and defenses would be afraid not to stack the box (which would of course open up the field for Allen's arm)

Lol. Knowing this... Now I'm suddenly a huge Chad Johnson fan. Love it!

As far as I know, Spencer Brown is under contract. But I think he will have a tough time earning a roster spot after preseason. This O-line's problems run far deeper than Spencer Brown who is near the bottom of the "ability list".

I think CB is a medium need with White well.... not quite playing to his best level due to injury. But a trade for CB like this... I'd say NO as well.

In this draft, I'd hope we make a play for LB Bobby Wagner, to replace Tremaine Edmunds. - Allow Poyer and Singletary to walk The O-L gets needed attention, we get good Safety value in the 3rd, allow Cook to start but with competition from TCU's Kendre Miller.

I'll add this.... Is the FUTURE of Jordan Poyer elite (or not......). I'm going to go ahead and say "not". The NFL is a tough business, and Poyer had an AMAZING career in Buffalo. He gave his best years, and now it's time to find the NEXT Jordan Poyer. It's big shoes to fill, but that's Beane's job.

BPA within reason is my approach. Obviously you don't draft a first round QB, and I think you put a loose ranking of positions you would draft in the first round. This year my rounds 1-3 focus would be: Any O-line position: RT, RG, LG, OC. I'd even go O-line for all 3 picks if the right players were there (BPA) Linebacker: Edmunds replacement/depth (and I don't want Klein either....) Corner: I feel the position group is unstable since we don't know if White will get back to 100%. BUT!!! if BPA is strongly in favour of SAFETY, DE, DT, or WR.... you don't pass on the talent. LIke, if a first round-graded DT was sitting there in round 3, do you pass? RB is my head-scratcher this year. I'd like Cook to have a shot, but Bijan is interesting. I also agree (NO TRADING UP!).

Thanks for posting. Let MOST of anything less than a 60 walk (within reason.. you can't gut that much of your roster). I'd sign Matakevich based on the 76. Why not. Should be relatively cheap, whereas Klein should GO. Try to keep Poyer, but draft someone for him to teach as the heir apparent.

Dom..... Age with dignity friend! That's got to be a toupe. lol.

In Beane we trust? There's turnover every year and I think the organization is finally being run fairly well. We'll be okay. I'm still pi$$ed about Doug Flutie, but that's just me.... lol

lol are you ACTUALLY Chevy Chase?

While I do like Campbell, I'm also putting Ivan Pace Jr. from Cincy high on the list. Made the "big board" today.... lol. Not sure if he's a second or third round grade yet.

I've said this before. Shakir is going to make some NOISE in this league as one of the best second year players. Can't wait to see him mature. Give him more targets, and watch the magic.

I know many here despise PFF.... But I wonder what the PFF rankings are for our Free Agents? Please post if you have it.

Pass.... We have Gabe Davis and he will rebound next season. Guaranteed. It was a blip.... he'll be back. Plus we can draft a WR for cheaper $$ and have more for the O-line revamp.

OT Orlando Brown. Double win. On one hand you help the O-line, while on the other you remove the blind side in KC. Let Singletary and Edmunds walk to sign this guy, draft a linebacker in round 2 to replace Edmunds while giving James Cook and Nyheim Hines a shot. You could also get a fairly cheap RB in FA to round out the backfield or even draft a 5th or 6th rounder (value there). We would have the money.... Just want to also say that when Edmunds has a crap season not long ago.... the defense was still pretty good.

Connoisseur? No. Draft geek? That would be me.

Skoronski is the player I'd pick but gave a hard look at Bijan Robinson. I just feel that the RB would be eaten up behind a neglected O-line. Start in the trenches. It has a trickle down effect on our EXISTING offense, led by Allen. Cook averaged 5.7YPC this season (rookie season at that) and I think he deserves a shot. I think Jaxon-Smith will bust in the NFL.

The draft is a dance of "luck". All this money goes into scouting, arguing over the draft board, and then when it all comes down to it, it's luck. Star players in college can flop in the NFL. And then there are plenty of examples of guys coming from small schools, undervalued in the draft, and then do very well in the NFL. OR they are stuck on second team in college due sometimes due to politics..... and then flourish when out of being "under the thumb" of their college program. There's something to be said about accumulating draft picks to have "more bingo cards......" in the game..... but generally speaking, the CHANCE of landing a winner is better in the first round vs. the 4th or 5th. Edit: nice english... must be tired.

Rodgers is an (first letter of the alphabet + hole). Always looks upset on the sidelines even when winning. I'm not sure how teammates can work with this guy.