(12-11-2023, 11:02 AM)imtheblkranger Wrote:

(12-11-2023, 10:30 AM)Caldrac Wrote: I just don't understand the idea of "[BLEEP] it and [BLEEP] him, let's just not worry about bringing him back next year". He's been back in football after two years of being out and this is his 12th start since then.

He's had some good games and then he's had some clunkers and literal let downs. It happens. But, again, going into next year, the idea that some of you are just confident that, for starters, BAALKE, who has a piss poor track record with drafting WR's to begin with, is going to:

A. Restock the offensive line with above average talent in at least two to three areas.
B. Restock the defensive line with above average talent in at least two to three areas.
C. Refill positions at WR and along the secondary with looming contracts expiring.

It's rich. We don't have enough capital to restock these holes you all are so desperately willing to take on. It's just crazy to me. I don't think we'll even have to break the bank to keep Ridley here. I also don't think you'd want to [BLEEP] trust Baalke to make the right decision anyway with that 2nd or 3rd RD pick this team is going to lose in that deal.

I don't. Why should I be worried or concerned with Baalke losing a late 2nd or 3rd RD pick in next year's draft when he's failed for the most part in landing consistently solid or healthy pieces in those rounds? Are we going to give him credit for Little, Campbell and Cisco? That could have been Meyer more than him. And, even those guys are shaky at best. Little can't stay healthy, Campbell has been tipsy topsy this year and Cisco has his moments but then falls off the radar for weeks on end.

He took Fortner and Muma in 2022's 3rd RD after he forked over his 2nd RD pick to get Devin Lloyd in RD1. Fortner is somebody they'll more than likely replace in 2024. Muma is a special team's player that has barely seen the field with starting responsibilities due to having already invested in Oluokon via free agency and Devin Lloyd in that same...[BLEEP]...draft.

This past year in April he took Strange in RD2 (A reach, nobody knew who the [BLEEP] he was when his name was called, and, if you did? You're either full of [BLEEP] or you're a Penn St. fan or alumni) and then he took Bigsby in RD3 who had ball security concerns coming out of Auburn and he clearly didn't leave that there when he became a professional.

This is also the same guy that couldn't wheel and deal worth a [BLEEP] with 13 overall picks in that class, and gave up 2 picks in the previous year to take a RB that I think is maybe on our practice squad. So, yeah. Not sure why some of you are so gung ho about keeping a 2nd or 3rd RD pick with Baalke at the commands of it.

I'm not saying DONT bring him back. I'd rather have him then take a swing at the draft or sign a WR off the street. I'm just saying if you can replace him with Tee for similar money, I'd rather have Tee.

He's still the most physically gifted WR on the team, and if he can shake these ups and downs I'd be ecstatic. I'd even be fine with losing the 2nd to keep him still, it's just frustrating to see him not be the #1 he seemed to be all training camp.

As you said though, he is still only on game 12 after 2 years off. Don't let him walk for nothing, but if there's a clear better option you take it. Which also applies to everyone else on the team to be fair.

My post was open air from reading various posts. Not directly aiming it at you or anybody. The argument for Tee Higgins is fair. However, again, not sure what the attraction is there with him. 

He's cracked 100 yards just once this season, he's had some injury concerns, and, he's not a number one receiver neither and he greatly benefits from Ja'Marr Chase. I honestly think you'd be getting the same output here. 

Not going to get bent out of shape about a guy missing two years worth of football trying to learn a new system, new group of guys to develop chemistry with, etc. Just pointless.

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(12-11-2023, 11:03 AM)p_rushing Wrote:

(12-11-2023, 10:37 AM)Caldrac Wrote: You tag him and throw that money at Josh Allen.

(12-11-2023, 10:56 AM)Cleatwood Wrote: Tag him?!

Do you know how much the tag would be for a WR? This past year it was 20 million. It’ll likely go up this offseason. You really want to give 22 million or more for 1 season of Calvin Ridley? And you still have to give up a 2nd rounder.

You don't tag a WR that isn't a #1. You have to tag Allen because as everyone has seen, it's not 1 player and with Allen they have given up +31 the last 2 weeks. You have to spread the money around.

I think you have to work something out with Allen before free agency. Again, the confidence around here is staggeringly concerning with Baalke trying to backfill a [BLEEP] ton of holes going into next year. 

The offensive line and defensive line need to improve, period. We're lucky Lawrence hasn't ended up like Burrow this year. That luck will eventually run out. It would just be a real pisser going into next year, ONCE AGAIN, looking for:

1. Edge rusher
2. Receiver 

When, we should be looking for:

1. Center
2. Interior defensive tone setter

This is getting very, very frustrating. LOL.

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