01-28-2025, 12:40 PM
(01-28-2025, 11:28 AM)kalibengal Wrote: Its a big blow to the future draft plans if we need to add another TE early...was rooting for the kid as he showed some flashes especially as a blocker and we knew he would be a better receiver then Sample. So many holes to fill on the D. Maybe another TE in Rd 3 or 4 as I doubt they resign Mike G and also sign another FA TE.
The FA TE class is awful. Gesicki is #2. To upgrade, we almost certainly have to look to the draft. Though most of the guys are move TE's/receiver types.
For me, despite the holes on D, I am not enamored with any of the DL guys likely to be around at #17 (assuming Carter & Graham are gone). Especially the DE's. Not sure the late Rd1 DEs are that much better than the Rd2 guys. And I still think we want DE's, not OLB's (Pearce).
For that reason, I think if there is a talented guy who drops to us at #17, we should take him. Starks, Warren, and Walker are top 10 players in my book. And we could use help at S-slot corner, TE, and LB-edge. You wouldn't be ignoring a need.
I'd be fine with a smart mid-level vet signing + a Day 2 pick at DE & DT. If it is our own, then Ossai & BJ Hill. If we want to go outside, then I am good with DTs like Calais Campbell, Poona Ford, Teair Tart types. I do not love the FA DE class.
