(03-07-2024, 08:36 PM)Jaguarmeister Wrote:

(03-07-2024, 08:28 PM)Cleatwood Wrote: https://twitter.com/rapsheet/status/1765...915L-t18Xg

So by “bigger and stronger” they legit just meant Fortner hahahaha

Scherff appeared to my untrained eye to be nearing the cliff, so an extension is not something I am enthused about.  Hopefully, all of the problems along the IOL can be attributed to him trying to reinforce the Pillow Fortner in the middle.

In spite of all the injuries he's incurred over the past two years, hasn't missed a game, and that says something. I agree that you're flirting with fate as the years tack on, but if we are rolling with a newb at C I like having two good guards on each of his shoulders especially early on. The deal will probably convert some or all of this year's salary to bonus to lessen the 23M hit this year, and maybe stretch some salary into next year.

Gives us time to bring in his replacement or see if Hodges can be ready after a redshirt season.

We as a board/fanbase are putting a LOT of faith in Tugboat, but in reality he is a huge question mark at this stage.

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(03-07-2024, 08:42 PM)Jaguarmeister Wrote:

(03-07-2024, 08:38 PM)Cleatwood Wrote: Baalke loves to double down on his bad moves.

There are so many young guards on the market he could have got to play RG but he’s keeping Scherff.

If he runs it back with Fortner with the amount of good centers on the market……

I'll be interested to see the deal.  If all they did was push some money into next year and guarantee a little of it to create space this year while also drafting Scherff's eventual replacement, I think it'll be fine.

sound logic. Maybe not as much fun as running around like a chicken with your head cut off, but at least you're not winded at the end of the day.

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(03-07-2024, 08:44 PM)Cleatwood Wrote:

(03-07-2024, 08:42 PM)Jaguarmeister Wrote: I'll be interested to see the deal.  If all they did was push some money into next year and guarantee a little of it to create space this year while also drafting Scherff's eventual replacement, I think it'll be fine.

They’re definitely pushing money further down the road but they’ll eventually need to upgrade the RG spot because Scherff is old. This FA class of guards and centers is good. Not to mention the draft class for the IOL is very good.

It’s a perfect time to upgrade.

Correct. Plant now. Harvest will come.

I think everyone is aware how daunting a 17-game season is on the trenches. Injury is inevitability. Build depth, develop replacements. The rook may not unseat him by week 1, but midseason that depth will be valuable. It might even be good enough to hold the starting spot if Scherff gets banged up. Will be super cool to have a reliable backup if we plan to be in a postseason run.

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