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Im not really even sure if DDS is going to be any good. Im not even sure if the DE we needed wasnt gone before pick 25. I cant really complain about the specific picks, it's more like "somewhere in the process, we need an Edge Rusher" Maybe a trade, maybe in free agency, I dunno. But the plan seems to have left one out.

Im not anti Dennis Allen at all. I'm just saying if we cant bring a pass rush, his chair gets hot. And maybe thats not fair, but it's probably true. And I have read similar, ASHKUM, I know you're right. His scheme isn't necessarily the normal one. And yes he likes bigger Ends etc. Im just saying if our defense lacks a pass rush like it did last year, it's gonna be a problem. We'll see I guess. Not even saying that Booker and Turner cant ascend, it's just a heck of a bet.

Yeah the players we did pick were all strong selections. Definitely building a roster thats fast, has production, character, committment and a nasty streak. That can only help us. But we do need a pass rush LOL

true, or maybe had the board fallen a different way we'd have Jacas or something, and so his contingency in this case is something yet to come. So maybe he had the option but not the certainty that he'd do it? And it just may be as simple as they think Shemar Turner is a better prospect than any of the rookies available at pick 25 and below. But I hate it. I guess if youre on the fence about a trade for a Max Crobsy or a Myles Garrett, and you know what it will cost you, you might put that off until the trade deadline to see if we are winning enough to warrant it. I think that's the kind of move the trade deadline is for. But I hate it. We need something more at edge. Is it possible that Booker and Turner will ascend and be amazing? Of course. But the bet thats being made right now, is a big one, and if it doesnt pay off, then you left at team who is pretty stacked everywhere else without a pass rush. And if that happens, that might be the end of Dennis Allen too. And maybe that's a good thing, Johnson will have his pick of eager DC candidates, and a first round 2027 pick to spend on Edge for the new guy. That would all make strategic sense. But 2026 is here, and we should be making a run. I hope theres another shoe yet to drop.

oops I mean CANT fault. Ill go edit it

Yeah, I can't fault any of the picks or free agent moves we made, except that I think we need an Edge Rusher somewhere in there. Maybe a move is still coming.

right. and DJ is a hell of a player, but he gets lost sometimes.

and to get his $ off of our cap, and, I know this wont be popular, to get his goofy and half assed energy out of the building.

and a guy like Ndame Tucker, who led college football with 14.5 sacks last year, goes undrafted. I dont understand it either. The only thing I can guess, is that they expect Booker to ascend and think that Turner is a better draft pick than anyone that was available this year. Still, theres got to be another move coming, doesnt there? Maybe they want to give their young guys a chance to gain experience, and then depending on where we are we trade for an Edge at the trade deadline, if we are in the playoff hunt, or wait for next year. But damn. If this team had a pass rush, we'd be Superbowl contenders. WTF.

Yeah, we are playing the board as it falls. If we end up with Dennis-Sutton, or Joshua Josephs (or even Reiger, Ndame Tucker etc) then they just played the board beautifully. if on the other hand we are being too cute and all those names go and we are stuck with nothing, and there is no trade or free agent move in his back pocket, then this will be a really different outcome. So I feel like I shouldnt judge him until he is done. Im having faith that that Edge is coming. I also wanted Dennis-Sutton or Josephs in the 2nd round, so maybe Poles is one cool cat. Or maybe he's a psycho that doesnt care about the pass rush? Time will tell.

I think by midseason, he will be ahead of Kmet. Thats my guess. Maybe sooner.

I think it actually costs us cap space to trade him right now, so unless we are getting monster value for him, I think he probably sticks around this year. Im just saying, with the drafting of Roush, Kmets future is shrinking with us. His targets will decrease, his role will get smaller as Roush comes on. Johnson said "I know I have Kmet, but I want this guy in the 3rd round." so that's not great for Kmet, one way or another. I think Roush is better than Kmet?

Right. Im not saying Kmet is going to be traded right now, he might be, but even if he isnt, he wont be here longer than this year. Maybe gone at the trade deadline if not this offseason? Im saying the writing is on the wall meaning, youre on your way out one way or another. It's certainly going to affect Kmets targets.

He looks like a stud, and he can get out into the 2nd level easily, great movement.

DJ, now Kmet. The standard for excellence is set. Honestly, it's early and there's lots of time to prove himself yet, but this is the first little shot across Odunze's bow too. If Johnson didnt draft you, youd better give it everything you have. If we get Joshua Joseph tomorrow, or Dani Dennis-Sutton, this draft is going to look genius. If we dont get an Edge, somethings gotta give.