(04-03-2022, 01:58 PM)I am Yoda Wrote: Quote:Replying to Bullseye
I still like Laviska, Treadwell, and Agnew. Do they keep 7 WRs? If they keep only 6, who is the odd man out? Probably Laviska since his skill set is redundant with Kirk (and maybe Moore from my example)? Or if you cut Agnew, who takes over return duties? Of the traded and free agent WRs, Cooper was the one I really wanted. He's a true #1 and his cost in dollars and picks would not have broken the bank. Apparently, the Cowboys accommodated his wishes to some extent. And the reporting was that Baalke was being a cheapskate about taking on the entire salary. That's really the main ding in free agency on the front office this time. Other than that one transaction, I don't see how it could have gone much better. I'm cautiously optimistic about the draft because of Pederson's influence.
And to your other point, yes there could have been a middle ground between 0 new starters and 12-13 new starters. I'm sorry I didn't write clearly about that. If we had gotten only 4 or 5, I would regard that as disappointing and ineffectual. We needed (and need) good churn for at least one more off season.
no way they keep 7 WRs. I think it's more likely they keep 4 TEs.Odd man out assuming only 6 WRs kept? Tough to say...depending on what you mean by odd man out. Pederson values versatility...not only positional, but I would think ability to play special teams would factor in as well. On that basis I think Agnew is kept. Perhaps not as a WR, but he would still have enough value to the team to be kept on the roster assuming he's healthy. He's not a true WR, but he offers a ton in the return game so his value is enhanced. Treadwell can play outside, perhaps better than Shenault. I seem to recall he has also played in STs. Shenault showed some promise his rookie year and regression last year. He seems like he might be able to play RB in a pinch, and if Pederson agrees, that aids his cause.
Don't worry about not being clear on these questions, given the assignment. I asked some broad open ended and speculative questions.
(04-03-2022, 03:02 PM)TheDuke007 Wrote: (04-03-2022, 10:59 AM)Bullseye Wrote: 1. I would say based solely upon his prominence as a free agent, Jones could be a starter, though I don't have much faith in him (Zay Jones) at this stage.
2. We are in agreement about ILB. I think one thing Baalke has proven able to identify over the years, especially in the middle rounds, is linebacker (Navarro Bowman). As I theorized in a different thread, ILB is deep in this draft.
3. Agreed.
4. Agreed mostly with your analysis, here, with minor differences regarding the relationship between scheme and the changes in starters. The roster was so bad, we would have wanted to upgrade the positions anyway, I think scheme played a role in terms of the importance placed on different positions (i.e. Pederson's offense emphasizing the TE position). How long as this team needed to improve the TE position?
5. Fair answer, though I might caution against putting too much faith in the collaboration between Baalke and Pederson. Baalke supposedly did not collaborate with many of the other coaches in San Francisco.
7. That answer is somewhat curious, especially since Pederson has placed so much emphasis in the trenches throughout the offseason thus far. But of course, we have so many needs and, at the moment only 4 picks in the first three rounds, some position might go lower than one might think.
What do you find curious? Drafting a center or not drafting a guard? I see center as a big need. I think Shatley is a good backup caliber player, but not a quality starter. He will also be 31 by the time the season starts. Even if the rookie center can't beat out Shatley initially, he would provide valuable depth which we also desperately need at that position. It would also allow Shatley to move to guard if an injury were to occur. As far as not drafting a guard, it is a case of too many needs and not enough picks. I would take Hutchinson with the #1 overall pick. We then have 3 day two picks. I would predict wide receiver, inside linebacker and center in whatever order made sense. Which one of those positions would you replace with a guard?
Okay that clarifies things (like why the priority of C over G). I have to think on some level, given the needs at both position and Pederson's valuing of versatility, if Zion Johnson is on the board at 33, he has to be strongly considered because he can play both C and G.
Worst to 1st. Curse Reversed!
