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I think what the addition of Claypool that the attention he gets, it opens up more plays for Kmet and Mooney. I think that extra threat is huge for the passing game. Once Claypool is up to speed, we will be more dynamic than we have been the last three games. V Jones had some injuries to start the season and some miscues once he got to play, but I think once he gets up to speed, he can have an interesting addition to this WR room. We could say he's a bust but we need to remember 3rd round WR dont usually break out in their first season. So he still has time to establish himself. We can see what low end WRs bring to the table as the Pettis and ESB show us, inconsistent play. I think going forward they bring Jones into the picture to see what we have in him. If he fails we need to draft another playmaker.

Where ever we draft that will be fine. If you can identify talent, 5 to 10 slots worse will still get you a good player.

We need at least two DLineman. There may be some we can get in free agency off the edge but DT has to be in the draft. DeRon Payne is out there but he probably gets tagged. Jason Hargrove is having a very good year but will be 31. If Rodgers retires this yr maybe we can grab Elgton Jenkins and put him anywhere on the OL.

The Claypool pass the DB was hugging him.

We have now turned into a Offensive team, welcome to the new era.

They need to move him out of the pocket and they need to stop throwing that sideline screen. It must be 15 times today.

Watch the O score every time they touch the ball. The best way to beat a good O.

I have seen CBs that turn their head like he did and not get any calls

I think we keep the score close but dont win this game. I think Gordon will be playing on the corner instead of in the slot CB spot. I think we see Cluikshank playing in the slot C spot, good against TEs. Miami 27-23.

Next year we have signed, Whitehair, Leatherwood, Patrick, Jenkins, Borom, B. Jones, T Carter, and Kramer. They will give Leatherwood every chance to start at RT next year. I suspect he will see some snaps this year but Reiff at RT is probably our best option right now. Even thou Whitehair is older and gets played a lot, I dont see him being gone next year, he is now our best lineman and they want some comfortability going into next year. Draft pick or B. Jones at LT, Whitehair at LG, Patrick or Kramer (possible to draft one ), Jenkins at RG , Leatherwood or Borom ( possible to draft one) for next year. Note that Orlando Brown is tagged this year for yr 16.6 mil, next yr that would be around 20 mil if they tag him again. That could be Poles big signing in the offseason. He will only be 27 and KC only has 28 mil in cap space for only 33 players signed . That may be open.

True, I dont see if being that much difference w/o Roquan. I think with him not being there, players will raise their game to cover their gap.

I think our WR room may be pretty well set for next year barring a draft pick. Mooney, Jones Jr, and Claypool all have contracts for next yr. With Harry and ESB having potential, a draft pick may be all they need to add. I think when Pringle comes back he will be auditioning for a spot next yr. I doubt if Pettis comes back. None are #1s but that would still be a pretty strong WR room. Speed, height, and some good blockers.

Here is the players Poles picked up after the draft and FAgency period. Harry/WR trade for former first rounder that may be able to realize his potential here. Alex Leatherwood/ OT , picked up on waivers that has awesome measurables but havent lived up to his first round pick status. Traded for Chase Claypool, great potential for our WR room Claimed Tevon Wesco/TE off the Jets practice squad. Has become the 2nd TE and good on special teams. Claimed Kellen Diesch/OT off of Miami's practice squad and after he gains some strength could be in the picture at OT going forward. Claimed Armon Watts/DT off of Minnys practice squad and is becoming our 2nd best IDL player Claimed Sterling Weatherford/LB off of Colts practice squad , high upside Joshua Blackwell/CB was picked up after being cut by Eagles and has contributed on special teams right away. Claimed I S-M/WR off of Minnys practice squad. didnt work out I think Poles has did a good job of adding to the roster after the season started, what say you?

Ex bears some people wanted to resign. Akiem Hicks 2 tackles, often injured Alan Robinson 22-221-2 Larry Obunjobi 19 tackles 1/2 sack compared to Justin Jones 24 tackles 2 sacks (cheaper option may be better) Poles seemed to make the right decision on some of these players.

I would like to see Sterling Weatherford and see what he can do. A converted SS with speed 4.6 in the forty. 6' 4" 230.

Its about controlling the clock and keeping mistakes to a minimum. I heard they are the worst team in the league making penalties. We have to keep the chunk plays in front of us and let them make mistakes. It may give us a shot.

I heard one of the deals with Chase was he wanted a big contract. He hasn't earned one yet ..Here may be more comfortable for him, he has 3 ex teammates to play with, an actual top flight QB and a place he can earn a high end contract. Him and Mooney have a chance to prove themselves and it starts Sunday.

Good points, its culture changing for this year.

I don't think they full bore pound the rock but they already have made the running game important. they want OL physical, bring in WRs that block. Play Monty over Herbert because they value his blocking ability. They are already doing what you suggest. Most teams don't have money tied up in both sides of the ball . Most are spending on O and drafting D players I think more balanced teams are more successful with a decent D and a better than average QB. I think that's where we're headed. The problem with the mauler theory is tis NFL is more speed based these days. They will scheme around top heavy run teams.

Whitehair is practicing so I suspect he will be back this game. Jenkins tweaked his back but played through it in the Dallas game. If he doesn't go , Schofield probably first man up. Whitehair back makes a difference.

Andrew Philliponi was just on the score, a sports DJ from Pittsburgh. He ripped the whole trade with nothing good to say about Claypool. Granted he made some good points but to say he's complete trash is absurd. He said he was immature, wasnt a hard worker, and had a high drop rate. I looked at this year and he's catching at a 64% catch rate, not sure how that compares to other WRs in the league. If playing the slot on short passes, that is bad stat but as a deep threat, probably comparable. Pittsburgh is not known for letting good players let go, we will just have to see how this pans out. He didnt have great QBs this year in Pitt, maybe with a better QB he excels.

With several long balls that were just not caught by several WRs, had he been the WR, most of them would have been caught. What I found interesting was Fields stayed after practice and worked running routes with Claypool and going over the playbook. You have to love the effort Fields does trying to be better and being a leader. Anytime a player is available from another team, people value his good traits but we have to remember Pitt was willing to let him go. Why? I suspect they have Pickens going forward and found him expendable but why would they let him walk?

What's interesting is the fact Mustifer has played better after Patrick took over and then got hurt. Does he need to replaced (yes) but not sure this is happening. Eiselen is a great story, coming from South Africa having never played football , to going to college to getting on a roster. He is a brute. Always wanted him to succeed. With the need to upgrade at OC. We have Patrick, Mustifer, Kramer( who got hurt) and Eiselen. I could see Poles expecting one of them to standout instead of drafting one. Definitely need it to be better.

I like this one. Seems realistic for our needs.

I think ESB , Harry, Mooney, and Claypool are our core group with V Jones, Pettis, Pringle and who ever they draft having to proof themselves to get on the 23 roster.