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We have 10 CBs signed if you count Cam Lewis as a CB. I don't think we have a large concern at that position. Lewis and maybe Terrell Smith play safety and then maybe we add to the room. Even jaylon Jones and Blackwell has had meaningful snaps at CB before.

Agree with both of those comments. I think maybe in a rotational situation, they both contribute more in their second year. Gallimore could be a sneaky good move, in limited snaps he had 4 sacks and 17 pressures, 3 batted passes and 33 Ts.

I don't think they will go into the season expecting a rookie S to start unless they grab one in the first 2 rounds and get another vet S to temporarily fill that spot. I mentioned in another post, maybe that's Terrell Smith.

I think they had an offer for Byard and went after Bryant that can play both positions, when Byard didn't sign right away, saw Bryant get more money he went to NE. As for letting some people go, we have to remember how bad we were and understand they are rebuilding the D by DAs standards.

Everyone likes big names when we go free agency but Poles rarely does that. He hits and misses. Anyone they gave three years to are expected to make big contributions, 2 yrs are rotational and one year, hits and misses. Bush and Bryant were there big grabs and they bring speed. There are a lot of our resignings I thought would happen but injury concerns or age affected that. I think they offered a few contracts at their price to Byard and Gardner- Johnson and maybe Brisker but they went for more money. Brisker probably didn't like the one yr offer and wouldn't come back. As for safety, we have Bryant, Hicks and Cam Lewis can play multi positions but maybe Terrell Smith gets moved to S. I saw his draft profile and it was suggested that's his pro position. If they draft a CB in the first 5 rounds that may suggest that move.

My first reaction was, oh crap, they kicked me off but then I remembered this happened one other time. I bought a new phone and it took to the Website as a new user and saw this message. To show how addicted I am to stuff like this, I joined another site and it's crap compared to this one. Cudos for who manages this site, they do a great job.

What's nice about discussions is we get to see what happens in real time.

I hate to be the one to say this but Greg Gabriel just said that one of his agent friends texted him and told him the bears were going to talk to Vegas about a trade for Crosby. It wasn't a clear they are acquiring him but they are going to check it out.

His contract doesn't allow him to be let go this year. It would be nice if they could do an injury settlement . We'll have to see if he makes it back on the field.

Our downfall on defense was mainly due to injuries. We wouldn't have been juggernauts but a lot better than we were. IMO you add a rookie DT, DE and possibly S and our defense will be in the top half of the league next year. I could see where if Brisker doesn't get a contract, he could come back on a one year deal for 5-6 mil. Once they added the Free agents, we will have clearer picture of the draft. I liken DAs defense as a good pass rushing team with several 7+ players, rather than a 15 sacks a year guy. DA likes to blitz from several different spots.

The story was more relating to current players and Cris Jones is elite for a DT but has only had 12 sacks in the last two years and averaged 9.6 over his career. Aaron Donald retired in 2023. He averaged 12.3 in his career.History has several top pass rushers on SB winners. We can both agree great QBs gets you SB winners. I didn't research his statements to say it's a perfect take.

I said they had a great pass rush and didn't have a top pass rusher. It was a team effort. Reread my post. All I know no matter what the reason the Ravens backed out. We will see what kind of interest he's gets now after that rejection. I don't think this was a positive read for Maxx.

Ya I saw where someone did a breakdown of DA DEs and 6'5" 270 with 34" arms is the normal. I have read where pundits think Dayo is better at rushing the passer inside. I really don't remember paying attention to him when he was on the field. I think in an ideal world Booker is the rush specialist with another starter opposite Sweat. Dayo getting him snaps where he can. By Dayo size, I think DA had a lot with bringing him in here as was in his division.

I hope they phrase out Edwards and Jackson ends up with more snaps. DA likes speed and Edwards has been good but doesn't have the speed. All 3 will get plenty of snaps as we deal with injuries.

That makes sense and also Dayo at 6'5" 282 fits that mold.

True and Cole or Swift could be next in order.

All drafts aren't judged just by the first year contributions. We still have potential starters in Turner, Newman, or rotational contribters. Teams like NE were good for a long time by good overall drafts that keep finding value every year without them necessarily being stars.

I am only going by praise of GMs that say they are a well run organization. I don't know all the details on transactions but realize they draft well. My point is when you obtain players with past injury issues it's a big risk when you pay so much for it. You may be right but it's only speculation on value. I have read many stories about the top edge players in the league doesn't have even one SB win between them. Parsons, Hendrickson, Crosby, Garrett don't. I think the thought you have to have a top pass rusher to win a SB is overrated. Seattle, Philly, KC had good pass rushing teams but no top dog. Cris Jones has only had over 10.5 sacks twice in his career. Sweat is in that ball park for sacks.

Baltimore is always looked at as a well run team and think his health has to come into play to look this dumb in front of NFL teams. I guess you don't sign papers until today so nothing is guaranteed yet. Yes no one is going to pass a physical coming out of surgery but it's a red flag when it's his 8th knee surgery. Now if it comes down to one first and whatever then maybe Poles will be interested. We just don't know the medical, with a big contract, you don't want to take that big of a risk. That may be a trade that's made right before the draft so they know his health will be good going forward. Parsons was coming off of back problems when he got traded which never go away. ( personal experience) And he ended up getting injured during the year. I think GB may end up regretting that trade.

I would say we have only signed 2 starters so far unless you consider Jackson a starter as the third LB. Bush and Bryant. What I'm saying is I think that's where they will end up. Turner was seeing DE snaps before the injury and Dayo plays more effectively inside as stated by some pundits. I think both will be looked at movable players.

I suspect it goes down but highly doubt we want a edge that can't pass a physical. They will just keep him.

I think the CB room is pretty full with Cam Lewis coming in board. The forgotten Terrell Smith will be back and a healthy Gordon and JJ. They had the chance to resign Wright and decided not to so they must like Lewis.

BJ likes him and he had 43 receptions one year under Ben. Free agents have a tendency to be paid more each year. Lots of contracts say that. With Walker and Raymond the WR room is almost done. I expect a draft pick added.

We need bodies so these signings are popping up that may not make the final roster. Lewis was signed for 2 years and will take the Gardner- Johnson role of playing several positions.

Not very productive but has some speed which DA likes. Some of these depth pieces may not make the final roster.