03-17-2022, 09:19 PM
(03-17-2022, 07:52 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I don't think we are finished in free agency, but at this point we have at least reached "equilibrium".
We had 2 starting O-linemen who were free agents (Spain, Reiff) and we signed 2 starting O-linemen (Cappa, Karras).
We had a starting TE who was a free agent (Uzomah) and we signed a starting TE (Hurst)
We had a starting DT who was a free agent (Ogunjobi) and we signed a starting DT (Hill)
We had 2 starting DBs who were free agents (Bates, Apple) and we re-signed both of them.
It is hard to see how the O-line will shake out right now, but based just on overall "talent level" I think we have clearly improved and gotten MUCH younger.
All the other moves were at least break even.
So overall we have improved.
And anything we do going forward will not just be "treading water" or replacing missing players. Instead they will be clear upgrades.
I haven’t thought of it this way, but you’re right. However I look at it like we haven’t really gained much. We need to get better. Much better. Yes, we made it to the SB, but no one can say that a little luck wasn’t involved on that SB run. If we play the Chiefs/Bills on the road 10x how many do we win? Bills are getting better. Chargers are getting better. I actually think they’re the team to beat this year. We have improved the O line a little, but it’s not enough. And I’m not going to count the draft. Everyone gets to draft players. The bills and chargers both have a first round pick lol. And it’s higher than ours. FA is the easiest place to improve your team over the competition.
I really hope we add a RT and another IOL. I would then draft BPA but hope for CB, S, DL. We need more edge rushers and no one is talking about that. Remember watching Mahomes have like 15 seconds to scramble and throw?
