07-27-2016, 03:57 PM
(07-27-2016, 02:32 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: 1.) I think I'll be a lot more excited what's preseason starts. I kinda just took this offseason off for whatever reason. Lack of time, old age, knowing the approach, etc.
And f we're being perfectly honestly, I do think Fantasy football has drastically changed my views on the game. And that could be a bad thing. Could be a good thing too, I do enjoy it. Regardless, it's different for now than it was when I was growing up. I seem to perk up more once I start researching my teams, and I pay attention to a lot more of what's going around on in the league. But I do think that plays a part in my urgency in Free Agency and how I view our approach vs others.
2.) I've always really like him. For some reason Dansby, Boldin, Bush seemed to be guys I've always sung praises of, both as potential fits and value. And I of course like all of their skillsets. I'll take an older Dansby any day. Great value, little to no risk IMO. Way cooler signing than AJ Hawk IMHO.
3.) Me too. Surprisingly enough, I love the approach. I thought both Jones and Sanu were vastly overpaid. And even at, say, 25% less I'm not sure I want either contract, which is saying a lot.
You have had offense lead by a plethora talent, with capable of coordinators, one of who I think was great. A quality starting QB, a well above average line, a top tier Thunder and Lightening running attack, all with AJ Green on one side, and Tyler Eifert at TE. It's really hard to say how much of that success was playing in that system, with that group, was the result of actual talent and ability. And I mean, if we really look, exactly how much did Sanu have? Anywhere near enough to warrant that deal? Not IMO. Same goes for Jones.
Weapons are not issue. Brandon Lafell is capable, and the rookie is intriguing. I think we're all good there. I'll take a signing like the one that got Iloka locked up 100 times of 100 over keeping one of those wideouts we lost.
I do think that fantasy football has changed a lot of older fans views on the game no question. If someone has
only been a fan of the game for a short time it wouldn't effect them but it really messed with us older fans.
More about individual players than the teams which is not good IMO.
I think a really big reason why i am so excited this year is the team went and drafted the single player i was
wanting us to draft whether it was in the 4th round or the 1st. Billings was who i was wanting to put next to
Atkins, i have been pushing for a Peko replacement for a bit now. I believe Billings can be that perfect DT for
us with how young he is and he has shown he is not a one trick pony. Dude threw OL around like Geno at
Baylor and has maybe even more strength. Great run stopper already.
With you on Dansby, wanted the guy in stripes for awhile. Great to finally get him here.
Hope you are right about Lafell, Boyd and company. I bet we will have some chemistry issues early tho.
