05-12-2024, 03:37 PM
Alright, time for some way too early takes on our off-season by position group.
I. Tier 1: Big Improvement
1. Offensive Tackle.
Trent Brown and Mims are in and Jonah Williams left in FA. Orlando Brown is back as the starting LT, as is last year's swing tackle (and #3 OG) Cody Ford. Carman and Smith remain from last year as well, but have to be in serious trouble for a,spit on the 53, though some guard versatility helps both.
But if Mims hits, lookout. And Brown & Brown is already an upgrade. There are health concerns with Trent Brown & Mins, but the floor and ceiling of this group are MUCH higher than last year. And having 3 highly talented guys mitigates some of the health concerns.
Miller joins Cochran as likely PS OTs, and I think Smith or Carman could join them.
2. Defensive Tackle/3-Technique
Sheldon Rankins the big FA,addition to generate some pass rush. BJ Hill is back. We drafted Jenkins in Rd2 and he seems a better run defender at , but is a fantastic character guy (captain, son of all-pro DT) with fantastic strength and intangibles. Carter & Tufele are also still here. As are D. Davis & a now healthy Maxwell at the PS level, though Davis seems more of a NT.
Again, we did not loose anyone: Hill, Carter, & Tufele were all on the 53 last year. And Maxwell from the PS is now healthy. We brought in Rankins as a FA, and drafted Jenkins.
This is an upgrade situation without question. Probably not room for all these 3T's on the roster, though Hill & Tufele have some versatility between 3T & NT.
3. Safety.
Nick Scott is gone, and Dax Hill moved to CB. Geno Stone and Vonn Bell in (back) as FA's. Anderson shouod be close to go. We drafted the versatile Anthony. And brought in 2 box safety types as USFAs in Dowell & Jules.
With Hill still on the team, the only real loss is Scott. Battle was good last year, and Stone & Bell should provide significant upgrades.
4. Tight End.
Irv Smith is out, along with Special Teams ace Mitchell Wilcox. Drew Sample & Tanner Hudson re-signed. Gesicki was added as a FA. We drafted All in the 4th and McLachlan in the 6th and brought in UDFA Grandy.
While there are questions about All's ability to contribute in 2024 due to injuries, Gesicki & McLachlan should being an immediate upgrade to Smith & Wilcox.If All plays this year, it could be a huge one.
Both he and McLachlan seem more two way TEs. Gesicki & Hudson are pass catchers, and Sample & Grandy more blockers. 2 of each.
I. Tier 1: Big Improvement
1. Offensive Tackle.
Trent Brown and Mims are in and Jonah Williams left in FA. Orlando Brown is back as the starting LT, as is last year's swing tackle (and #3 OG) Cody Ford. Carman and Smith remain from last year as well, but have to be in serious trouble for a,spit on the 53, though some guard versatility helps both.
But if Mims hits, lookout. And Brown & Brown is already an upgrade. There are health concerns with Trent Brown & Mins, but the floor and ceiling of this group are MUCH higher than last year. And having 3 highly talented guys mitigates some of the health concerns.
Miller joins Cochran as likely PS OTs, and I think Smith or Carman could join them.
2. Defensive Tackle/3-Technique
Sheldon Rankins the big FA,addition to generate some pass rush. BJ Hill is back. We drafted Jenkins in Rd2 and he seems a better run defender at , but is a fantastic character guy (captain, son of all-pro DT) with fantastic strength and intangibles. Carter & Tufele are also still here. As are D. Davis & a now healthy Maxwell at the PS level, though Davis seems more of a NT.
Again, we did not loose anyone: Hill, Carter, & Tufele were all on the 53 last year. And Maxwell from the PS is now healthy. We brought in Rankins as a FA, and drafted Jenkins.
This is an upgrade situation without question. Probably not room for all these 3T's on the roster, though Hill & Tufele have some versatility between 3T & NT.
3. Safety.
Nick Scott is gone, and Dax Hill moved to CB. Geno Stone and Vonn Bell in (back) as FA's. Anderson shouod be close to go. We drafted the versatile Anthony. And brought in 2 box safety types as USFAs in Dowell & Jules.
With Hill still on the team, the only real loss is Scott. Battle was good last year, and Stone & Bell should provide significant upgrades.
4. Tight End.
Irv Smith is out, along with Special Teams ace Mitchell Wilcox. Drew Sample & Tanner Hudson re-signed. Gesicki was added as a FA. We drafted All in the 4th and McLachlan in the 6th and brought in UDFA Grandy.
While there are questions about All's ability to contribute in 2024 due to injuries, Gesicki & McLachlan should being an immediate upgrade to Smith & Wilcox.If All plays this year, it could be a huge one.
Both he and McLachlan seem more two way TEs. Gesicki & Hudson are pass catchers, and Sample & Grandy more blockers. 2 of each.
