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In other words, we always talk about coaches as being either an Offensive minded coach or a Defensive minded coach. Such as: McDermott. - Defense Andy Reid. - Offense John Harbaugh - Defense Sean McVay. - Offense Bruce Arians - Offense Kyle Shanahan - Offense Matt Patricia - Defense Etc, etc... This got me thinking, do all head coaches typically fall into one category or the other, or are there coaches who are just considered "football guys" without really having a focus one way or the other? The closest that I can think of is Belichick, who started as a Defensive guy but seems to be known for his Offensive strategy now as well. This also got me thinking that Buffalo seems to almost always choose Defensive minded Head coaches, except for maybe Marv Levy who I believe was Offense, but I am honestly not sure.

Maybe the Browns will hire him next year, after they fire whoever they hire this year.

They are interviewing Garrett for OC.

Tied for 4th among TE's, or all receivers? I would LOVE to get Hooper or Hunter Henry, that would definitely change the offense for the better and give Allen a reliable outlet. Agree that Knox would be a great #2 with upside.

Least we could do. He helped us win 2 games this season. (1 in pre-season and 1 during season)

You mean they didn't lock the doors with Daboll in the building so they could finalize a contract before he left?

I would think Bengals are a lock to take Burrow, no?

Why would we ever say yes? We already have our QB, now we need to keep putting talent around him. I am about 90% sure Tua will be a Dolphin.

I was actually thinking Najee Harris in the 3rd (or 4th?) round would be a great compliment to Singletary. That would be fun to watch! Najee Harris*, RB, Alabama Height: 6-2. Weight: 230. Projected 40 Time: 4.53. Projected Round (2020): 2-4. 1/4/20: In 2019, Harris averaged 5.9 yards per carry for 1,224 yards with 13 touchdowns. He had 27 receptions for 304 yards and seen scores as a receiver. Harris flashed at times, but some scouts don't feel Harris is the same caliber as other recent Alabama running backs like Josh Jacobs, Damien Harris or Derrick Henry. For the NFL, Harris is a big back who has some quickness and athleticism. Over the past few seasons, he did not run to his size and looked to bounce too many carries to the outside rather than use his power to run behind his pads in a physical manner. Late in 2019, especially against LSU and Mississippi State, Harris aggressively ran downhill with decisiveness. His tape from the back half of the 2019 season will help his draft grade and definitely makes him look like a better pro prospect compared to how he performed at the beginning of the season. 8/17/19: Harris was a star recruit coming out of high school, and he has flashed a skill set with size, power and speed. As a freshman in 2017, he averaged 6.1 yards per carry for 370 yards with three touchdowns. Alabama didn't give him a lot of carries because of more experienced players ahead of him like Damien Harris and Bo Scarbrough. He was expected to take on a bigger role as a sophomore, but Harris and Josh Jacobs beat out Harris for bigger roles. In 2018, Harris had only 117 carries, but averaged 6.7 yards per carry for 783 yards with four touchdowns. By the time of the 2020 NFL Draft, Harris could rise if he becomes the feature back at Alabama. Some sources don't think as highly of Harris as the hype suggests.

What about OL? There may be a top Guard or RT available at 22. Bold call. It would be hard to hate on that pick. (I am assuming he goes top 15.

Either Tee Higgins from Clemson or Justin Jefferson from LSU. I would be thrilled with either. Tee Higgins*, WR, Clemson Height: 6-4. Weight: 200. Projected 40 Time: 4.55. Projected Round (2020): 1-2. 1/4/20: Higgins has 56 catches for 1,115 yards with 13 touchdowns in 2019. He is a tall, long receiver who is a red-zone weapon and provides a size mismatch for the NFL. He is dangerous red-zone threat given his length and leaping ability. He is a volleyball player-style receiver who is not a tough wideout to work between the numbers. Assuming his combine time is solid, Higgins runs well enough to get late first-round consideration and should go in the second round if he isn't a first-round pick. 8/17/19: Higgins is a big receiver who presents a size-mismatch issue for defenses. As a sophomore, he totaled 936 yards on 59 receptions with 12 touchdowns. Higgins is capable of producing more, but Clemson has a lot of receivers to split up targets, so that could reduce the stat line he records in 2019. Justin Jefferson*, WR, LSU Height: 6-3. Weight: 192. Projected 40 Time: 4.50. Projected Round (2020): 1-2. 1/4/20: Jefferson has been superb in 2019, recording 102 catches for 1,434 yards and 18 touchdowns. In 2018, he had 54 receptions for 875 yards and six scores. Jefferson has length to go with some quickness and athleticism. He has a ton of upside with the speed to make plays downfield and mismatch length to make receptions over defensive backs. He has been a steady big-play producer for Joe Burrow and LSU this season.

So our QB spends his off season continuing to try and get better and hires a private coach to help him continue to improve and that's a bad thing? Consider the alternative, he could spend the off season filming commercials for Progressive, Hulu, etc...

Don’t tell Mrs Poyer. That won’t help her Jordan is underpaid narrative.

I won’t be convinced until the stake is driven through Belicheck’s heart.

I could see that.

Probably true, although I also believe the Jets will be held back by coaching, but for the first time in a LONG time, we get to think about making the play-offs the old fashioned way (winning division) instead of only thinking about the wild card.

We will win the AFC East.

I would guess that if Arizona has to choose between Drake and Johnson, they will keep Drake.

I say no, because they came within a play or 2 of winning a play-off game against a pretty good team on the road. What I DO believe is that they are probably a year or so ahead of schedule and played better than they were expected to in enough games to make it back to the play-offs. They will be very real competitors in the AFC for the next few seasons, as Beane gets the roster where he wants it. So not "paper tigers" they just exceeded expectations.

He is a shorter, more British-ier Duke Williams.

Was he a "heads" guy too? Always the gunslinger...

I don't have a percentage, but what you said seems reasonable. I love the fact that he improved at all, in a year that many QB's regress. Headed in the right direction!

“On purpose” is the only response I can think of...

Beane really has done a great job setting us up to build a strong roster over the next few seasons. ?

Lies, Brady earned that $10 million contract for working the night shift at the Gillette razor factory, fair and square.