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Poles tied to trade for Judson but the money you would have had to pay him killed the deal. He will only add if he can get a team friendly deal. Also I seen where Connor Williams only signed for a 1 yr deal ffor 4 mil. There must be some concerns about his injury.

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I was wondering how this all worked because it has always run so smooth for so long. Whoever set this up did a good job.

Also Jordan Addison got carted off the field. Not sure how bad it is.

I think the 4th RB will be V Jones instead of Homer. That may mean no more FB with the possiblity of a 4th TE. They can line him up in the backful on blocking plays.

Last year we had a slow start to the season, and I think because of the lack of reps. I think you need to not worry about injuries, they seem to be aware of taking it slow with small injuries but healthy players need to get reps.

I dont think Kiwan will be readt to play so that may keep Borom here for a bit. Also I think they keep 8 DL. The TEs are young so I think they try to get a few on the practice squad like Carlson and Bates. Waldron likes to use TEs. Gill Murray has played at OT and OG, he may slide in their at some point, he has played well.

He doesnt need to start to make a big impact on the DL. D Walker can rush from the inside, imagine Booker, Dexter,Walker and Sweat om the field at the same time? That could be deadly.

The first video stated he is 240 lbs. He dropped weight for the combine, normally he played at 254. I expect he put the weight back on. I would say his frame could handle 260 lbs. He will become a monster once he gets strength. What we have to remember, he is 21 yrs old, he now has the advantage of the NFL program on nutrition, workouts and Eric Washington to make him a stud. Not sure how quickly he grows but Sweat hasnt played the first 2 games and once he plays reguarly, lots of oppurtunities to show his stuff.

when Poles said it was going to be hard to make this team, he wasnt kidding. Many cuts will be picked up by other teams. From year 1 until now, huge upgrade in talent. Here is a video talking about fringe players. Brenden Bates Bill Murray are making the case to make the 53.

I watched replay several times and ther OL did better than i expected. We will run the ball well and Waldron is good with mixing it up. There doesnt seem to have a lot of missteps, seemed organized. The DL seems set barring injures. I doubt Poles brings in any more bodies, i think he trusts his depth.

K Allen didnt play. He's an old man, they want him healthy. One of these games they will leave the first team on for a half, we will see him then.

Of course the competition is below standard but its better than not being noticed at all. I dont think he starts but positive plays is a confident builder. He at least can contribute on a rotation basis.

Our depth seems to be better than past yrs. Who sticks around out of the backups?

Waldron must want to take advantage of his speed as far as putting him at RB. He didnt play his first game what suggests he already made the team. Fumbling will give him a quick exit if it continues.

Just got back from Sturgis just in time to see the game. Caleb looked in control and nice throws. (two were dropped) They seem to want to get V Jones indocternaded in the offence. Are able to pressure the QB Can run the ball

The Football Scout has al lot of Bear content. It shows Booker has some good traits and will eventually show up in pressures and sacks. Like he said, he will probably be a situational pass rusher in the begining.

I missed most of the interview but heard someone mention 48 snaps. I thought it was Wanny but probably Spegs.

That list was just probable keepers but Carter would seem to be odd man out. Yhey have 2 speed backups in Jones and Scott.

You're spot on Troy directed a quetion to Poles( saying his name) and Warren answered it. Everybody (Media) said Warren came in to take over control of running the team. He was a former lawyer would run the finances part of the Vikings stadium. That's what he was hired to do. Eventually he will gain more control and become part of the decision makers. He has no experience in personal , coaches or players. For now, they run information by him to keep him in the loop, but leaves Ian and Poles to decide. Kinda hard for him to fire somebody if he is the final say. He would have to fire himself if part of decision making.

I dont think Warren contributed much to the draft. I think its Ian and Poles doing the work. Warren is a finance guy and kind of the politician in the group. Of course he inject himself in the conversation.

I think Collin Johnson has the chance to stick because of his size. 6-6 With 4.65 speed more like a TE but is a good blocker and can high point the ball. He does have a role on special teams. I think they keep 6 WRs and Jones- Scott give you the speed element. Allen 6-3 DJ 6 Rome 6-3 Scott 5-11 V Jones 6 DeAndre Carter 5-8

Actually have never watched hard knocks, I will this time.

I am just trying to lay out what Poles is doing, I have always believed in build inside out and then add stars. I give him this year to see what it turns into. I do agree with not over paying free agents. Cushenberry is getting 50 for the next 4 yrs. I seen one ranking where Cush is ranked 14th, Bates is ranked 25th. Cush is a better player but not sure if he's worth the difference in pay. Connor Williams isnt ranked anywhere (C or G) because he still cant play. He went after Mike McG in 2023 and I'm glad we didnt get him. He has played terrible since he got paid. (was over rated) His first year he went after Joseph Notebook and Brian Allen that both ended up injured that year. Also Ryn Bates and lost out. My point he is trying to build the OL without over paying and as much as its still question marks, he had made moves. Braxton Jones has played well above his draft posiion and this year will clear up how good he will be. He drafted Kiwan for a backup plan.(highly considered prospect). Tevin Jenkins injury cycle cwill seal his fate. I hope he stays healthy. Bates and Shelton are upgrades but nt sure how much, Davis needs to be good this year, that remains to be seen. Wright is a future star. I'm not sure exactly what else he could have done other than Cushebberry at 50 mil. He still could sign Williams but he proably wouldnt play until mid season at best.

What OL asset are you getting for a 4th round pick? So you are saying you didnt like the Rome pick at 9? You would have drafted a lineman? There are only so many high assets to use. Our next pick was a OT. He traded our 2nd pick for Sweat, another bad idea? Connor Williams was the only OC worth bringing in and he still hasnt signed because of an injury. He brought in Nate Davis in 2023, was the second biggest contract sighned that yr. It hasnt turned out but he tried. In 2023 he tried to get Mike McGlinchey which would have been a diaster, and then drafted Wright. What would you have did different? When you add the OL player, dont forget to subtract the asset he added. When he went after OL free agents, he would not over pay for them. i think that is smart decisions. I agree with you on imporance of the OL but had he used our top assets, Sweat, Rome, our DBs would not be here This is his third yr of the rebuild, he originally stated it was a 5 yr job, I think he has done well for cap space and player adds.