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[Stinger226]

I would say we have only signed 2 starters so far unless you consider Jackson a starter as the third LB.

Bush and Bryant. 

7 hours ago, Mongo3451 said:

Turner 3T, Dayo DE.  Just clarifying...

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.

[AZ54]

3 hours ago, Stinger226 said:

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. 

I think that’s a good assessment.  Just watching his highlights he’s got some good attributes and he looks quicker and faster that CJGJ. 

[Alaskan Grizzly]

3 hours ago, BearFan PHX said:

But mostly, like you said, free agents generally arent the people to come fix your team, but to fill holes so you can draft more freely.

Except maybe someone like Trey Hendrickson, Devin Bush and Coby Bryant.  All positions of need who will contribute right away.  
 

If you’re differentiating that a majority of FAs are as you suggest, to “fill holes” then maybe.  Same goes for drafted players…most of the time.  If you happen to draft (let’s say) 10 players one year, maybe only 3 will contribute (right away) where the others might stick around and ‘fill holes’ until the next draft.  

[BearFan PHX]

57 minutes ago, Alaskan Grizzly said:

Except maybe someone like Trey Hendrickson, Devin Bush and Coby Bryant.  All positions of need who will contribute right away.  
 

If you’re differentiating that a majority of FAs are as you suggest, to “fill holes” then maybe.  Same goes for drafted players…most of the time.  If you happen to draft (let’s say) 10 players one year, maybe only 3 will contribute (right away) where the others might stick around and ‘fill holes’ until the next draft.  

Right i totally agree. That's why I said free agents who make over, say $15M are a different thing than the hole fillers.

[Stinger226]

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.

[ASHKUM BEAR]

3 hours ago, Stinger226 said:

I would say we have only signed 2 starters so far unless you consider Jackson a starter as the third LB.

Bush and Bryant. 

I would count Jackson.  He will see more snaps than Edward's imo.  Edward's will be out in nickle. 

[Alaskan Grizzly]

17 minutes ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

I would count Jackson.  He will see more snaps than Edward's imo.  Edward's will be out in nickle. 

From my understanding Jackson was brought back to bridge the anticipated absence of Edwards while he still recuperates.  I agree that Jackson will more than likely get more snaps by the end of the season.