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Hyppolite going to IR.

I didnt realize Bagent's contract runs thru 2027. We can wait a year and still be able to trade him. No need to trade now.

A few transactions today. Lynch back on the 53 Scotty Miller on the PS.

Its easy to look back and criticize transactions. What I do know is, he made the two best moves this team has ever had. BJ and Caleb. Also, the net result of all of these mistakes was a 12 win season. I suspect we do that again. He is a C+ to me, not great but not terrible. Its okay to have your own opinion, for me, its about results . Call him lucky with Caleb ad BJ, but he is the one that did that and he will not be remembered for failed 3rd round picks. When he took the job, he said it would take 5 yrs to be a winner and compete for SBs. So far so good. He took his job on Jan 25 2022,

If I understand the rules proper, there is a short term (4 week) pup list and a 6 week designation. Not sure how they decide those actions.

I was surprised by Sanborn, T Smith, and James Lynch being cut. They did certain moves to be able to move players to IR short term and not expose certain players to waivers. So does anyone know , they are allowed to have two vets on the PS? I thought only 1st and 2st year players were allowed to be on it. I dont remember the rules. One thing I like about Poles is he has no problem moving on from draft mistakes of which he has many. Its about building the roster thru many avenues. 4 UDFAs making the team says a lot about our Scouting dept. We have 18 first and second year players on the team. Also we have coaches now that can develop players, never had that trust before.

The close games are very entertaining and make you realize why you like football. Energy rush

If your a DC, this will have to be a team you have to do a lot work to defend. AND BJ will attack it.

Dexter was a second round pick and did not excel at the position. We changed D scheme and was said to not fit. He was average but did get 6 sacks last year. In a better fit, he may excel. We were not going to resign him so at least we got something out of him. We are stacked at DT. We added Galimore, Lynch, Street , drafted VDB and a surprise UDFA in Loving. Add Jarrett and that's 6 DTs. We could afford to let him go because those players seem to fit DAs scheme better. (faster and penetratingly ) Phillips has played NB and was the 7th overall rated DB in his draft. His size is what caused him to drop to the 4th round. It adds depth to a position we have some injures. Gordon is still a big question mark, Jaylon Jones got a hamstring in the Titan game. JJ, Stevenson, Terell Smith, Muhammad ( rookie) , Blackwell ( injured J Jones, and Gordon). Phillips isnt special but is a vet for added depth. With Bryant being hurt Cam Lewis has to play S so we needed something else to play NB. This was a realistic trade for a 5th and a player. A 4th would seem to be the proper value but we were not going to resign him.

Im optimistic because of BJ and Caleb. In their second year together, they will put us in the top 5 scoring teams that will affect the D, less time on the field and teams having come back in a game. I think the reason the defense was so bad last year is because of major injuries. We have more talent than the stats showed last year. Like Mongo said, adding all that speed and upgrade at DT will help us get more pressure on the QB. Bryant was a major blow, but the depth is better and will make that less important. Healthy DBs and more speed at LB, will have better results. I liked DJ Moore a lot but we have more weapons than last year. The additions of speed. Raymond and Thomas is huge. With the development of Loveland and Burden and running the 12 and 13 sets, our offense will be hard to defend. Caleb will have a huge year.

BJ is going to attack defense weaknesses and he has the horses to do it. Burden-Loveland-Rome-Thomas-Raymond. Thomas/4.28 Raymond/4.34 Burden/4.41 Rome/4.45 Loveland/4.65

Thomas is going to be a big part of BJ scheming him special plays. Speed is insane.. First guy that needs to be cut is Mason Murphy. He was terrible. I like Lynch, his constant motor keeps disrupting plays even those he doesnt fill the stat line. Its probably between Lynch and Loving, I like both. Terrell Smith was playing well and Cam Lewis had his named mentioned a lot. Prince played well for a nobody knows who he is.

You are so right about that, all the good things we have going for us and so much negative talk toward any presumed weakness. LT? DE? I keep seeing trade rumors Josh Sweat, saw people still talking about Crosby. Our cap is not going to allow us to get any big asset (Vea). That is why we have a Davenport here instead of a bigger name. This is basically the team we have in 2026. It has questions, but I totally trust BJ, Caleb and Poles to have added enough to keep us winning. A lot of people dont figure in the injured players coming back,, the developmental players improving. A surprise like VDB being good right away. Lynch, Gallimore, Street all making positive contributions. Booker reaching 10 sacks changes the 2027 year. Kromah could add to the sack total. My only two questions are ; is Kyle Gordon going to be available and Can Woods play well enough as the SS.

Every year creates a different set of circumstances. For now, we have players in place but with question marks. Some younger players may grow into roles we have questions at. The draft is going to be our main supply for help, add in cheap FA pickups going forward. If we have a glaring need , Poles will target that but with 20 mil in cap space right now (over the cap 2027) , some players he will let go. For sure Jarret is gone even if he has a big year. (age) If Dayo has a good year , will they still dumb him? Im not sure its an automatic yes. Next years needs has yet to be determined.

Thanks a lot , when I was looking around I never say that drop box option.