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Exactly. They get to see his rehabilitation and how hard he works. His play this year moves him to 20 mil a year or a 4-5 mil a year player. He has lots of motivation. Theo can get better and I hope he does but then getting a third option to add competition should good results.

We have the draft and still some free agent options after the draft. We have no idea how they value their own roster right now. They are not writing off players because they may not contributed last year. The 30 visits may or may not give us answers but at least we know they have interest.

They have Bryant, Hicks and list Cam Lewis as a S . He isn't the ideal size but they gave him a 2 year deal. He played some safety snaps in Buffalo, they at least can count him as a backup. It clearly shows we are drafting one and where they draft him will tell the story.

Coming out Wills was the top rated OT prospect that got him picked 10 in that draft. I read his first year he played well but went downhill in later years. No one is counting on him to be the starter but as AZ said it depends on how hard he works and what Rousher can do for him. He has more upside than Theo and Rousher helped him. I think Braxton ends up being the starter, Theo has worked hard but has some limitations. Wills is the wildcard.

Last year Wright was a nobody and he played descent. Don't forget Terrell Smith is back and his draft profile suggested playing FS. Cam Lewis is listed as a S on the depth chart on OURLADS website. If we can't draft a rookie starter, we have some options.

Today they brought in WR DeZhaun Stribling from Ole Mis. Has 4.39 speed. A suggested mid round pick.

Our first two visits happened. They brought in a RB, Seth McGowan/ UK and a center from Kentucky Jager Burton.. He is the 17th ranked OC on draft buzz. An UDFA type. McGowan is the 9th rated RB on draft buzz. 4.49 speed. He is an explosive type RB with a 43.5 vertical and 131" broad. Overall rank #170. Would be a mid round pick. Pick 129?

Sewell is not supposed to be ready for training camp. If we draft a good prospect, I could see him being a injury settlement going away. Hyppolite did nothing but he was a project. DA likes speed so I see them giving him every chance to succeed. He has to show progress to stay here.

I don't think they were ever planning on a high priced DL. They stated that and never did it. I think the injured players from last year could be available by training camp. James Lynch is a rotational type player, not a player that bounces back and forth on the practice squad. He played 32% of snaps last year. Sanborn - Jackson - Edwards -Bush-Hyppolite- Sewell are our rostered LBers. They will add one in the draft but I don't think in the first 2 rounds. All the cheaper additions could easily be cut and not affect the salary cap.

The Texas OL is a sneaky pick to play the center position in the pros. I can see Poles doing moves like that. He had 126 snaps at center this year.

With Sanborn being back, I'm getting the impression they won't be taking a LB with the first few picks. As much as these lower rostered players aren't counted on to make the roster, I think it's looking more like S and DE will be the first positions addressed in the draft.. Makes me think CB could be in play also. If you look at the positions signed in free agency, it's leaving S and DE that needs additional help.

I agree with him being drafted higher than most search engines have him rated. I don't think he makes it to the first round mainly because of the numbers of DEs listed in front of him. It would be great to go down 5 to 10 spots and grab him . I think he will be the most productive DE in this draft the first year. Some may be better in a few years.

You are right about good football player over PFF stuff but DA does like certain types at certain positions. If there's two players with similar value, he will take the longer, faster guy. If a clear value at bigger , slower, I think he might change his prototype.

I would love to draft Jacas. I think he is similar to Kahil Mack as a power rusher. I looked at every top 100 prospects list I found and most have him late 2 nd round and early 3rd. We have 3 picks in that area. Since Poles has been the GM, rarely do people know who he's drafting. Caleb was obvious but lots of surprises. If speed is a determining factor, according to ranking, pick 25 should be one of these Theinemin/S, Keldric Faulk/DE, Peter Woods/DT, TJ Parker/DE, Cristian Miller/DT, Colton Hood/CB. I don't think we are taking a WR, LB, OT with pick 25. Some of those won't make it to 25 but a few could be there. I would not be surprised if we trade back no more than 10 picks back. WR is one of our strengths, no high pick. I originally thought LT was in play but with Braxton and Willis here have changed that thought. I don't think we take a LB at 25 because we signed Bush and Jackson, Edwards is coming back. Now I expect us to take one but not in the few first picks. I do expect us to take a OC but not until pick 89 or 129. We could actually see Bradbury get an extension if he starts the season playing well giving us another year to deal with a future center.

I think it's fair to say Jarrett, Turner and Dayo were influenced by DA. The new additions fall into those specs also, Galimore and Street. Speed is a common trait. Obviously you have to be a good football player. I doubt if Woods falls but your other names are in play.