04-29-2023, 11:13 AM
(04-29-2023, 11:06 AM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: I saw today someone said he was PFFs highest graded S in coverage since 2020.
I thought the offense badly needed more speed, more receiver depth, a real frontline TE1, an RB2, and increased IOL depth. None of that happened. I thought Jonah would stay put & we would not take an OT unless it was a stud I got that right, at least.
In D, we needed pass rush, inside & out (Murphy), and better CB & DT depth. Thought we'd punt at safety, though it was a bit thin. And we need a punter.
Add it all up:
1. Pass Rush Edge (Murphy)
2. TE1/depth (nope)
3. Better CB depth (Turner)
4. RB2 (nope)
5. Interior pass rush (maybe Murphy)
6. WR speed/depth explosiveness (nope)
7. DT depth (nope)
8. IOL depth (nope)
9. Safery depth (Battle)
10. Punter (nope)
11. QB2 (nope)
Astute observers will note that is 11 things & we started with 7 picks, now 8. Some things are going to go unfilled via the draft. We have SOME cap space, but Burrow, Tee, and maybe Wilson extension signing bonus prorations eat a big chunk. It looks like Jonah/Mixon/Collins are staying, so that cap number ($16 mil or so) remains steady. Cuts looks like the main avenue for improvement after today.
They are trying to move Jonah. I still think they do but they have one suitor is waiting on the draft to finish. It sucks for us for this years draft but it will help the cap. I think because of the draft and his high cap number it was tough to move him.
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