(04-04-2024, 04:42 PM)TTechJag85 Wrote:

(04-04-2024, 03:39 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: They have a mini camp in two weeks.

Whether or not the new staff believes Campbell is a viable candidate to play outside in this scheme that demands more man coverage will be quickly determined at that point IMO. 

That will affect draft decisions, but they could still get a corner even if they like Campbell there. Darby's deal isn't a long term one and nickel isn't exactly "solved" by Savage signing even if he's penciled in there. 

As far as the scheme being "corner dependent" I think Nielsen correctly pointed out that it is equally dependent upon pressure. The man coverage can't hold up consistently without it. Which is yet another reason why I have IDL as a chief concern. We have exactly one guy who gets pressure from the interior and he's old and somewhat hobbled. 
Need more.

I can’t argue with the logic.. I agree that both interior lines for us is full of older players and need upgrades.. I think corner is also a big need for us like you mentioned… it’s tough because I suppose we are  in  this predicament because of poor drafting .. in two years this roster will
Be bare but I’m sure Pederson and Balke arent worried about that… they need answers to win now and so we seem to have a lot of stopgap players who’s health and production have been up and down in recent years .

When Baalke took over - the team had a ton of cap space and an owner willing to spend plus a young talented QB available with a #1 pick in hand. 

It makes sense they went a bit nuts in free agency to build around the QB that was available given that perfect storm scenario. 

But, yes, the time is nigh that they hit on some more draft picks and develop some of their current youth into sustainable roster talent.

Right now the team has around 12 players drafted by the current FO who are either starters or figure to be contributors if all goes well this year. That number needs to increase with the 2024 draft class.

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(04-04-2024, 04:57 PM)cland Wrote:

Quote:NYC4Jags: they added a LG who has good tape from his last stop.

Is this the re-signing of Cleveland?  The way it's phrased sounds like a new player that I can't find.

Cleveland. 
Mid-season trade now re-signed. Played hurt in 2023.

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