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Was hoping to see him healthy, oh well

Showed promise when healthy, just couldn't stay that way.

I didn't see that roster move coming. I thought that he'd at least be an third stringer/special teamer.

NH3...

When you can't stay healthy you won't be on any team for long. And even the few games he did play he wasn't anything impressive.

Jalen didn't even use this opportunity to take his number.

(08-06-2017, 01:46 PM)StroudCrowd1 Wrote: [ -> ]Jalen didn't even use this opportunity to take his number.

What do you mean. I hope Jalen snags that #23

(08-06-2017, 01:48 PM)Teal Curtain Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-06-2017, 01:46 PM)StroudCrowd1 Wrote: [ -> ]Jalen didn't even use this opportunity to take his number.

What do you mean. I hope Jalen snags that #23

He said he wasn't changing and Jerod Johnson already took it.

So I guess you could say, he provided us with some of his talent, but the team just didn't like the Sample 

Wow that was quick.

Not too surprising given Sample was never healthy. He had potential, but if you can't stay on the field, that's all for not. I liked Johnson coming out of Boise State. I'm hoping he can provide us with some depth.

That 2015 offseason was absolutely craptastic.

Free agent signings:

S Sergio Brown
CB Davon House
DT Jared Odrick
OT Jermey Parnell
LB Dan Skuta
TE Julius Thomas
C Stefen Wisniewski

Draft picks:

1 Dante Fowler, Jr.
2 T. J. Yeldon
3 A. J. Cann
4 James Sample
5 Rashad Greene
6 Michael Bennett
7 Neal Sterling
Ben Koyack

Bow wow.

(08-06-2017, 03:01 PM)TealHammer Wrote: [ -> ]That 2015 offseason was absolutely craptastic.

Free agent signings:

S Sergio Brown
CB Davon House
DT Jared Odrick
OT Jermey Parnell
LB Dan Skuta
TE Julius Thomas
C Stefen Wisniewski

Draft picks:

1 Dante Fowler, Jr.
2 T. J. Yeldon
3 A. J. Cann
4 James Sample
5 Rashad Greene
6 Michael Bennett
7 Neal Sterling
Ben Koyack

Bow wow.

Wow. When you see that on paper, it is even more depressing. Good Lord. How is Dave Caldwell still employed?

We barely got a Sample of his ability! Always hurt

(08-06-2017, 03:12 PM)StroudCrowd1 Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-06-2017, 03:01 PM)TealHammer Wrote: [ -> ]That 2015 offseason was absolutely craptastic.

Free agent signings:

S Sergio Brown
CB Davon House
DT Jared Odrick
OT Jermey Parnell
LB Dan Skuta
TE Julius Thomas
C Stefen Wisniewski

Draft picks:

1 Dante Fowler, Jr.
2 T. J. Yeldon
3 A. J. Cann
4 James Sample
5 Rashad Greene
6 Michael Bennett
7 Neal Sterling
Ben Koyack

Bow wow.

Wow. When you see that on paper, it is even more depressing. Good Lord. How is Dave Caldwell still employed?

Unfortunately, that question may never be answered.

One of the more overrated players who was on the team, along with Brandon Allen.

(08-06-2017, 03:01 PM)TealHammer Wrote: [ -> ]That 2015 offseason was absolutely craptastic.

Free agent signings:

S Sergio Brown
CB Davon House
DT Jared Odrick
OT Jermey Parnell
LB Dan Skuta
TE Julius Thomas
C Stefen Wisniewski

Draft picks:

1 Dante Fowler, Jr.
2 T. J. Yeldon
3 A. J. Cann
4 James Sample
5 Rashad Greene
6 Michael Bennett
7 Neal Sterling
Ben Koyack

Bow wow.

All the draft picks are still here, except Sample, plus Parnell.

(08-06-2017, 06:03 PM)I am Yoda Wrote: [ -> ]

(08-06-2017, 03:01 PM)TealHammer Wrote: [ -> ]That 2015 offseason was absolutely craptastic.

Free agent signings:

S Sergio Brown
CB Davon House
DT Jared Odrick
OT Jermey Parnell
LB Dan Skuta
TE Julius Thomas
C Stefen Wisniewski

Draft picks:

1 Dante Fowler, Jr.
2 T. J. Yeldon
3 A. J. Cann
4 James Sample
5 Rashad Greene
6 Michael Bennett
7 Neal Sterling
Ben Koyack

Bow wow.

All the draft picks are still here, except Sample, plus Parnell.

True. But look at them. Fowler as the third overall draft pick?  Yeldon at the top part of the second?  Cann has been below average starting guard. Sample cut. After that no impact players (not bashing from that point on, just noting no redemption there). 

And the free agents that year? Yikes. Parnell has been an average right tackle. Zip after that.

(08-06-2017, 03:01 PM)TealHammer Wrote: [ -> ]That 2015 offseason was absolutely craptastic.

Free agent signings:

S Sergio Brown
CB Davon House
DT Jared Odrick
OT Jermey Parnell
LB Dan Skuta
TE Julius Thomas
C Stefen Wisniewski

Draft picks:

1 Dante Fowler, Jr.
2 T. J. Yeldon
3 A. J. Cann
4 James Sample
5 Rashad Greene
6 Michael Bennett
7 Neal Sterling
Ben Koyack

Bow wow.

Not every draft/UFA signing is going to be a household name. At least we've gotten rid of them a lot faster than previous years where we'd hold on to players like Tyson Alualu for way too long.

once u start bulding a decent roster your 5,6,7th round picks wont be on the team after 2-3 years more then likely

(08-06-2017, 03:01 PM)TealHammer Wrote: [ -> ]That 2015 offseason was absolutely craptastic.

Free agent signings:

S Sergio Brown
CB Davon House
DT Jared Odrick
OT Jermey Parnell
LB Dan Skuta
TE Julius Thomas
C Stefen Wisniewski

Draft picks:

1 Dante Fowler, Jr.
2 T. J. Yeldon
3 A. J. Cann
4 James Sample
5 Rashad Greene
6 Michael Bennett
7 Neal Sterling
Ben Koyack

Hard to know how bad (or not)  it was just yet. 

House gave them one good year and had to battle the Gus Bradley school of "bend then break" zone coverage. 
Odrick was overpaid for his ability but didn't cause much harm and played pretty well in a few games that we had no chance of winning anyway. 
Parnell is still the starting RT. And not a bad one when healthy.
Skuta wasn't bad at SAM. Just nothing special.
Thomas broke his thumb disembarking Khan's jet and never clicked with a faltering QB and bumbling coach that couldn't take advantage of his ability.
Wiz was done and they didn't know it yet  - but everyone agreed at the time he was worth taking a chance on. 


Fowler may yet turn out an asset to the defense. Clock is ticking. 
Yeldon gets too much grief - but I'd have waited and taken Langford or Ajayi in the 4th instead of Sample. 
Cann may yet turn out just fine.
Sample had the injury bug and was probably a bit of a desperation needs pick in the first place. 
Greene actually made some impact in the return game before getting the dropsies. He also may still rebound. 
Bennett actually seems like a good get in the sixth. 
Sterling stepped in for an injured Julius Thomas and posted a nearly identical stat line. 7th round? Nothing bad there. 
Koyack was a steal as was UDFA Corey Grant who may yet prove to be a good gadget back/ KR option. 

We can judge Caldwell on his 2015 acquisitions much better after this season.