(09-06-2023, 05:51 AM)homebiscuit Wrote:

(09-05-2023, 02:47 PM)carp8dm Wrote: It's going to come to a point where Trevor's payday is going to squeeze out some of our favorite players.  That's just the way a salary cap works.  It sucks, for sure.  Like I hate that I see ETN as a dude that isn't going to be here after the next couple seasons.  Same with probably Zay.  But I guess that's a good reason to really appreciate how really awesome people and ball players these guys are while they are still here.  You just gotta live in the moment, because you know the future isn't guaranteed.

The importance of hitting on your draft prospects becomes more and more important as your franchise hits on a few really great players.

I’m not so sure we’ll want ETN here after the next couple of years. He’s entering the most productive years of a RB with his body type and upright running style. If he were a big bruiser like Henry, another 3 or 4 years might be in the cards. I think this year we’ll start to see injuries slowing ETN down.

Good god I hope not. The dude has only played one season. He should at minimum be able to play out his rookie deal at a high level. One of his strengths is avoiding the big hits. As of right now I don't see why he wouldn't get a second deal when the time comes unless Bigsby firmly supplants him as starter.

As for Cooks, I love what he brings to the table, but the only staring WR he has a chance to replace by late season or next year is Zay, and even that seems unlikely. Ridley and Kirk aren't going anywhere for a bit.

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