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He got in a couple of games when Jenkins was having some health issues at RG. He was pretty raw when first signed. I think he will stay as a backup but if he is developing, I can see him getting some more reps at OC.

Seen a ranking for WRs groups in the NFL , by Mike Clay (have no idea who he is) He ranked us 16th , top 5 WRs Its pretty realistic but I think there are several in front of us that we will be better than.

My predictions: remember the practice squad is part of the regular season roster. Tyson Bagent/ QB Stephen Carlson/TE Gabriel Houy/ OL Thyrick Pitts/WR D'Anthony Jones/ edge.

Last year 5 UDFAs has 5 that are still on our roster. Sanborn clearly stuck out. Waylon Jones has potential. Who sticks from this years group? Pick 5.

Poles keeps throwing darts at the board, some will surprise us like Jack Sanborn and most will fade away. This is way GMs build the roster over a period of time. If we can get a few roster spots filled from UDFAs that's a win. 5 from 2022 are still on the roster with Sanborn was the prize. Jaylon Jones, Jack Tonges, and A J Thomas got reps last year.

We also need to remember that Dieter Eiselen has had reps at OC. He keeps being kept on the roster. At 6'4" 320 bigger than most OCs in the league. Maybe they groomed him to eventually take over at OC. Next year as Whitehair and Patrick leave, Kramer may fall into that role but Eiselen keeps hanging around. They will draft one and have a competition at the spot.

This verifies that PFF is just something to use for comparison and isnt what it projects to be. The highest graded PFF edge didnt get drafted. Literally had to have a tryout, was not a first tier signed UDFA. Now he may turn out to be a big sleeper but you cant put a lot of stock in PFF.

Actually he said PFF had the highest grade as a pass rusher. He has an optimistic view on everything bears. Don't mind that at all.

We signed an UDFA to the roster that tried out. DeAnglo Jones from Houston.

I thought Cody Mauch would have been a good get but he went to high. Otherwise they brought in Stromberg from Arkansas. They clearly only saw Tippmann, JMS and Stromberg as up grades, so they didn't draft one. Wypler got a lot of attention but clearly the NFL didn't view him the same as so called draft experts.

They will pick up a vet, right now it's those two and Keller Diesch. Swing tackle will be a very important add.

Every team gets to have a free roster spot for having an African born prospect on their team. It's some kind of NFL program . Actually we have Eisien, he was born in South Africa.

Actually Fields has been spending time with Claypool and Moore. I think the only targets he needs to adjust to is Tonyan and Scott. Also Velus got in the group practice also. I think the transition is smoother than we imagine. They are all on the same page and work to be successful. They hit the ground running. The nice thing is the running game will allow the passing to progress easier. Top 5 running game and top 10 passing offense. 30 points a game? Am I to optimistic?

For me, UDFAs are just about finding one or two players that surprise you. (Jack Sanborn), hard to say who when you never paid much attention to these players. Obviously the kicker Andre Szmyt Gabriel Houy/OL nasty attitude, lots of starts Thyrick Pitts/WR 6'3 203 4.37 speed. Tyson Bagent/QB highly successfull QB Getsy coached him in the senior bowl.

I like everything you said. Pushing the players in front of him and high work ethic and motor. Probably a practice squad guy unless there are injuries. I watched some tape of him and he constantly got push and major effort but didnt stand out to me.

He wasn't very good but you have to give him credit for starting all those games for an UDFA. Started at 303 and worked his way to 330.

Last years 7 th rounder actually got playing time, Elijah Hicks. The difference with Bell is we supposedly drafted 2 3 Ts already and Poles gushed over Bell. Seems a little odd but he must expect to have him to contribute at some point in time. I think Poles likes finding sleepers. ( Braxton Jones). A 7 th rounder always has to contribute on STs. It will be interesting to see what he turns into.

Travis Bell is a virtual unknown to most of the football community. Poles drafted Bell on the premise that no one else could take him. He speaks highly of him for the same reason he drafted Pickens and Dexter, he likes his traits. (size is ignored) No reason to think he will even make the 53 man roster but Poles has reasons for drafting him and am very curious to see him play. I believe he didnt draft AA because he had a similar player he could get at the end of the draft. Cant wait to see if he is any good. another late round gem? Maybe so , he hit on Braxton Jones with the same kind of faith.

He rebuilt the WR room with two trades, Claypool and Moore. Then drafted a WR. Scott. Great job considering FAgency and the draft were not rated real high this season. I like the process Poles has done to rebuilding the roster. Being patient and this year attacked the WR room and LB room. Drafted DTs when most of the edge rushers were gone. Rebuilt the OL with Davis and drafting Wright. He moved Whitehair to OC that literally improved 3 positions. Jones and Jenkins are promising young players.

They also had a S and an OG signed from the tryouts. Bralen Trahan/S and Josh Lugg/OG.

I seen someone mention Melvin Ingram for our pass rush help in FA. He had 494 snaps. 6 sacks, 23 pressures. I suspect would come cheap. I dont think Poles ends up adding a big name for edge help. So this seems like a likely choice. DeMaucus Walker might be underrated by fans. 404 snaps, 32 Ts, 7 sacks, 10 TFL, 16 qb hits. 32 qb pressures. Some people are wanting some bigger named edge rushers that had worst stats. Frank Clark 717 snaps, 39 ts, 5 sacks, 8 tfl, 13 qb hits, 24 qb pressures.

Almost every player has some flaws , where they get drafted speaks to how much coaching can eliminate the flaws. I dont think Tippmann is a day one starter but will be a good player in this league. I just think with so many young players on the OL , Poles fells better about having a vet at OC to go along with Davis for vet leadership. Poles thinks Dexter can become Chris Jones or Buckner. A huge man that moves well. Have been reading a lot about Dexter because I didnt like the pick. But one guy broke down the DL of the Florida team and all the DL had more of a set and hold approach over firing off the ball . His production was attributed to not being used right more than having a slow fire off the ball. For me, so far I trust Poles, if he thinks Dexter and Pickens can become good 3 Ts , Im all in until proven different. I read a lot of tweets about Dexter in his first practice and most everyone said he appeared quick off the ball. Time will tell what he turns into.

Skor will be a quality player but will end up a OG. Poles likes what he likes, and we will have to see how it turns out. Skor was picked 11th, many experts rate him the best OL in the draft. I think he excels .

Poles is filling needs. Borom didnt pan out so he grabbed a virtual day one starter at RT. Moore was brought in because we needed a #1, its not related to V Jones. Scott was brought in to compete with V Jones, because Velus has yet to prove himself. Easily both can make the roster which just adds to depth if they both work out. I see Jones getting 6-8 touches of which I believe will get you one wow play a game. It that becomes reality, he will be a viable playmaker on this team. Johnson was the BPA available at that time of the draft. With the Johnson upside it easily pusher Ebner off the roster. Ebner didnt show enough to last on this roster. He missed out on his opportunity to get playing time. Poles brings in competition, any spot he had questions in, he added to it. If Johnson is real good, it probably pushes Homer off the roster.

I think that what will be interesting is last years draftees. Will Braxton Jones, Brisker, and Gordon be better? Does Velus, Robinson, Carter take a step forward. Some rookies will shine but most are on a 3 year growth to be good.