(04-25-2023, 02:21 PM)Caldrac Wrote:

(04-25-2023, 01:32 PM)TheDogCatcher Wrote: Caldwell is the team's weakest link. He's a newbie coordinator, who in his quest to prove himself creatively misplays his cards. Instead of allowing blue chip talent like Lloyd and Walker do what they do best, as you said, he's consumed by "versatility." 

I wish Doug would've hired someone proven. Anyway, let's hope Caldwell improves in year two. Baalke should simply draft the best defensive talent available rather than catering to Caldwell's wish list of projected "versatile" weapons, like Branch. The Sacksonville defense was able to overcome Todd Wash's scheming deficiencies most of the time, but Wash still managed to put Poz on receivers and get pencil whipped badly by elite offensive coordinators like Shanahan. Caldwell so far seems a notch above Wash, fortunately.

Caldwell gets one more year in my opinion. If our 3rd down defense continues to play like [BLEEP] in 2023 and our pass rush is not hitting home in spite of heavy investments made last year in free agency and in the draft, and, more than likely this weekend? He's the problem. 

I also expect this offense to take another step up, which in turn, should help make our opponents a little bit more one dimensional. I think some of us forget. But, we had a handful of games last year, especially early where the offense would march down the field and get within striking distance but then a fumble, INT, bad pass, dropped pass or some goofy [BLEEP] would happen.

A lot of that slowly started to clean itself up right around when the team got back from London and I think this team will get out to faster starts in 2023. Putting a lot more pressure on our opponents to match us and play catch up instead of us trying to compensate for stepping on our own [BLEEP].

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WingerDingerI actually quit trying to speculate who the Jags draft.. I've been wrong on so many occasions that I finally figured out that it's worthless for me..

But, I do know the positions I'd like drafted. Starting with Oline, Edge and TE.. Any order would be fine with me and I'll support anyone we draft..

If Michael Mayer is still on the board after the Vikings do whatever they're going to do at 23 I am going to be on here Thursday night looking for you.