Yesterday, 11:04 AM
(07-23-2025, 04:08 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: That fine ro have your view , I also believe what many said in offseason the ability to sign on 3 to high $$ contracts was a low probability which is playing out, 2 out 3 seemed the way this was going especially with Tre under contract
Oh I actually expected only 1 (Chase) to be signed to a long-term big $$ deal.
However, I would have prioritized Hendrickson over Higgins after Chase because of the typical more difficult ability to find a perennial double-digit sack guy vs a WR who can put up ~1000 yards.
I would have focused on keeping Hendrickson for another 2-3 years beyond this year and drafted Egbuka instead of Stewart, or Tre Harris in Rd 2 over DK.
But it is what it is.
If Hendrickson is re-signed, great.
If Stewart ends up panning out, great.
I just have my skepticism on both things happening because of previous history, and I do see this team declining in ability to perennially push for deep playoff runs if their pass rush greatly drops without Hendrickson.
Zac Taylor 2019-2020: 6 total wins
Zac Taylor 2021-2022: Double-digit wins each season, plus 5 postseason wins
Zac Taylor 2023: 9 wins despite losing Burrow half the season
Zac Taylor 2024: Started 1-4. Ended 9-8 but barely missed playoffs
Changes needed to do better in Sept/Oct moving forward.
Sorry for Party Rocking!
Zac Taylor 2021-2022: Double-digit wins each season, plus 5 postseason wins
Zac Taylor 2023: 9 wins despite losing Burrow half the season
Zac Taylor 2024: Started 1-4. Ended 9-8 but barely missed playoffs
Changes needed to do better in Sept/Oct moving forward.
Sorry for Party Rocking!
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