(06-04-2020, 02:27 PM)3wt Wrote: Not sure I can just pick one.   I'm very excited about Bynes and all 3 of the linebackers we drafted.  I think by mid season they could really be contributing to make a big difference in our defense.  I love the film on all 3 and I love the brains and attitude Bynes will bring to the room.

(06-04-2020, 02:20 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: Ocho's post about draft picks got me thinking....

And since it is pretty dry, topic-wise, I thought about starting a topic sure to bring lots of debate, or let's hope....healthy discussion.

The new LBs:  Bynes, Wilson, ADG, Bailey, or maybe the wildcard FA: Josh Kniphel, from Iowa State.

Who are you most excited to watch in 2020 and why?

My immediate response is Wilson, as I see him as a "do it all, with a nose for the ball"-type, but I really am intrigued by Markus Bailey.  The guy was a lethal LB when he was healthy.  Great instincts, speed, tackling, and toughness.  I realize that two ACL surgeries would scare the most optimistic of fans away.  I just remember seeing the guy all over the damn field against Ohio State his junior year.  Seems to be at this best in big games.  He also was a Campbell Finalist, for the top scholar athlete of the NCAA.

Here is a short article about him that has some nice film breakdown:

https://www.cover1.net/2020-nfl-draft-markus-bailey-the-overlooked-chess-piece/

I think Bailey will have a  huge chip on his shoulder to show he belongs and is a much bigger talent than a 7th round selection.  

Who is yours?

(06-04-2020, 02:27 PM)3wt Wrote: Not sure I can just pick one.   I'm very excited about Bynes and all 3 of the linebackers we drafted.  I think by mid season they could really be contributing to make a big difference in our defense.  I love the film on all 3 and I love the brains and attitude Bynes will bring to the room.

(06-04-2020, 04:02 PM)McC Wrote: Oh no.  You gone and activated the Fred alert.  Three, two, one...

(06-04-2020, 02:20 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: Ocho's post about draft picks got me thinking....

And since it is pretty dry, topic-wise, I thought about starting a topic sure to bring lots of debate, or let's hope....healthy discussion.

The new LBs: Bynes, Wilson, ADG, Bailey, or maybe the wildcard FA: Josh Kniphel, from Iowa State.

Who are you most excited to watch in 2020 and why?

My immediate response is Wilson, as I see him as a "do it all, with a nose for the ball"-type, but I really am intrigued by Markus Bailey. The guy was a lethal LB when he was healthy. Great instincts, speed, tackling, and toughness. I realize that two ACL surgeries would scare the most optimistic of fans away. I just remember seeing the guy all over the damn field against Ohio State his junior year. Seems to be at this best in big games. He also was a Campbell Finalist, for the top scholar athlete of the NCAA.

Here is a short article about him that has some nice film breakdown:

https://www.cover1.net/2020-nfl-draft-markus-bailey-the-overlooked-chess-piece/

I think Bailey will have a huge chip on his shoulder to show he belongs and is a much bigger talent than a 7th round selection.

Who is yours?

(06-04-2020, 04:24 PM)Gamma Ray Tan Wrote: Agree about Bailey.

(06-04-2020, 05:18 PM)McC Wrote: He's exactly the kind of guy 7th round picks were made for.

(06-04-2020, 07:24 PM)Joelist Wrote: I would be starting Wilson, Pratt and ADG as a unit and letting them gain experience working together. 

(06-04-2020, 08:50 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: I am really excited by all 3 rookies and what Bynes brings to the team.  But I think Bailey is going to surprise people.  He can bring it.  I remember watching him against the Buckeyes and I was impressed.