(12-01-2021, 09:14 AM)flgatorsandjags Wrote: Regardless of what coaches we have or who is in the front office, the number 1 goal should be doing whatever we can to help Trevor succeed.  I usually like to build the defense but actually think our D is pretty good and with Campbell coming along and likely Cisco starting next year I think we will even be improved.  I want Hutch or Thibs but if both are gone when we pick my next 2 guys are Neal and Linderbaum. Move back a couple spots and get Linderbaum

  Both could arguably be the  3rd and 4th best players in the draft.  Stingley, Hamilton , Gardner, and Davis are up there as well.  Linderbaum is PFFs highest rated center ever and mentioned him months back as every time you watch Iowa dude is dominant.  He was even the highest rated center in college football last year and is even much better this year.  Drafting Neal would likely be an automatic upgrade over Taylor and if wanted he could play 4 different positions at a high level.  With Linderbaum though we could draft him, have on of the best centers in the league for Trev and we could kick Linder to guard.  I think the 2nd will be prime position to get one of the WRs as at least 1 WR will fall with a first round grade.  

  We have so many mid to late round picks we could package some up and move up in the first to get a guy we love or double dip on WR and move up from the 3rd to the mid 2nd to grab a guy .  With all that said we have a lot of money in FA and we need at least 1 WR and 1 lineman from there.  My hope is we resign Norwell unless we are able to hit a home run and get Armstead.    

  Number 1 priority this offseaon though is doing whatever it takes to give Trev the best chance to succeed.

I agree with this. If Thibs and Hutch are both gone, I'd want to trade down. Nabbing Stingley, Neal, or Linderbaum outside the top 5 while collecting more picks would be amazing. I think the Jags are primed for a trade down if they're sitting at #3-5. There are a number of QBs rated evenly, which may create some wild-west wheeling and dealing. 

As for Linder, I think next year he should not be penciled in as a starter. I would consider him as the "6th man" off the bench next season. This could prolong his career. He's a great locker room guy and still above average when he plays, but it's time to get the next Linder/Meester.

I want a WR and an OT drafted in the first three rounds, and I also want to see a WR #1 and quality O-line free agent like Armstead. Norwell needs to be resigned with the money saved from letting Cam Robinson walk. I think a Kansas City-style wholesale rebuild is in order for the O-line.   

The defense is coming together and has some good young pieces. Keep adding to itand let Cullen do his thing. I'd prefer more draft picks be spent on defense, with more free agents added to the offense. Trevor needs help fast. No messing around. Get him a proven WR #1, a healthy ETN, and a better playcaller.

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