03-30-2017, 07:57 PM
@Shake n Blake - Impossible. I've been told that players don't have emotions and never think like fans do.
Well, yes and no there. Yes, they are relatively dispassionate and don’t care about a lot of the same things fans do (rivalries, specifically) but of course they’re human and like/love some of their teammates like a fan does (but obviously on a personal level).
@wolfkaosaun - who do you believe is their top guy? Barnett, Thomas, or Taco?
Great question. I’m not sure. Just being honest!
@fredtoast - How does the team rate these guys
Billings
Hardison
Deshawn Williams
Will Billings and/or Hardison be completely recovered by training camp?
Will it be too confusing for the defensive coaches to have both a Shawn Williams and a Deshawn Williams?
Easy for me to rank – Billings, Hardison and Williams. Yeah, the two injured guys should be good to go. Ha! It’s more confusing with all the A.J.’s (when Hawk was there) and Tyler’s when we talk to the coaches.
@Shake n Blake
Eifert has struggled to stay healthy. I guess that would lead to multiple questions.
1. Is the team sold on Uzomah and Kroft as the backups? If so, which one are they higher on?
2. Are they sold on Eifert long term? As in, will they be pursuing a long term contract with him?
3. Hobson mentioned OJ Howard at #9. Do you really think that's realistic? If so, does it mean Eifert's days are numbered.
Backups, sure. Higher on? No idea. I mean, if you go strictly by guys running patterns, it’s Uzomah. Neither have proven to be useful on three downs.
In answer to No. 2, I think they were after 2015. Now…I sense some hesitation. Back surgery is scary. I do think they will pursue an extension, but how seriously he (or Eifert – always a two-way street) they go after it remains to be seen.
I guess Howard is realistic if he’s BPA at that spot if the top 8 includes Fournette and all the pass rushers. I don’t think they would shy away from it, but it would probably answer No. 2 for ya if they did.
@Luvnit2 –
The draft is getting closer. I keep reading a pass rushing DE or best LB in the draft seem to be the popular pick. I also heard Howard, the TE from Alabama now a possibility. My question is do you think they draft BPA or go with predetermined position group? If so, which is number 1 position group as of now?
Also, I am trying to get a pass to come to PBS the night of day one of the draft. I would love to meet you if you are around that night to discuss the team. Love your contributions to our board and your articles.
Yes, pass rushing DE is definitely what they want and need but I think that’s because they feel those are the guys that will be there at nine. This team definitely goes BPA. Nothing proved that to me more than my first draft and seeing them go Ogbuehi-Fisher in rounds 1-2. The train of thought is if they have two guys graded the same – the tiebreaker would be immediate need. But no earlier.
I’m definitely around that day, but not sure how/when we can move around. Usually we’re bunkered down in the media room but I appreciate it!
Well, yes and no there. Yes, they are relatively dispassionate and don’t care about a lot of the same things fans do (rivalries, specifically) but of course they’re human and like/love some of their teammates like a fan does (but obviously on a personal level).
@wolfkaosaun - who do you believe is their top guy? Barnett, Thomas, or Taco?
Great question. I’m not sure. Just being honest!
@fredtoast - How does the team rate these guys
Billings
Hardison
Deshawn Williams
Will Billings and/or Hardison be completely recovered by training camp?
Will it be too confusing for the defensive coaches to have both a Shawn Williams and a Deshawn Williams?
Easy for me to rank – Billings, Hardison and Williams. Yeah, the two injured guys should be good to go. Ha! It’s more confusing with all the A.J.’s (when Hawk was there) and Tyler’s when we talk to the coaches.
@Shake n Blake
Eifert has struggled to stay healthy. I guess that would lead to multiple questions.
1. Is the team sold on Uzomah and Kroft as the backups? If so, which one are they higher on?
2. Are they sold on Eifert long term? As in, will they be pursuing a long term contract with him?
3. Hobson mentioned OJ Howard at #9. Do you really think that's realistic? If so, does it mean Eifert's days are numbered.
Backups, sure. Higher on? No idea. I mean, if you go strictly by guys running patterns, it’s Uzomah. Neither have proven to be useful on three downs.
In answer to No. 2, I think they were after 2015. Now…I sense some hesitation. Back surgery is scary. I do think they will pursue an extension, but how seriously he (or Eifert – always a two-way street) they go after it remains to be seen.
I guess Howard is realistic if he’s BPA at that spot if the top 8 includes Fournette and all the pass rushers. I don’t think they would shy away from it, but it would probably answer No. 2 for ya if they did.
@Luvnit2 –
The draft is getting closer. I keep reading a pass rushing DE or best LB in the draft seem to be the popular pick. I also heard Howard, the TE from Alabama now a possibility. My question is do you think they draft BPA or go with predetermined position group? If so, which is number 1 position group as of now?
Also, I am trying to get a pass to come to PBS the night of day one of the draft. I would love to meet you if you are around that night to discuss the team. Love your contributions to our board and your articles.
Yes, pass rushing DE is definitely what they want and need but I think that’s because they feel those are the guys that will be there at nine. This team definitely goes BPA. Nothing proved that to me more than my first draft and seeing them go Ogbuehi-Fisher in rounds 1-2. The train of thought is if they have two guys graded the same – the tiebreaker would be immediate need. But no earlier.
I’m definitely around that day, but not sure how/when we can move around. Usually we’re bunkered down in the media room but I appreciate it!
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