(05-01-2024, 03:01 PM)Newton Wrote: This is a huge year for Baalke. It is important last year’s picks produce and we see promise out of a couple of this year’s players.

Yeah. Between Strange, Bigsby and Johnson. We should expect more out of them in year two, as they at least cracked the field as rookies. Lacy and Abdullah might be on the bubble already this year due to the staff changes on defense. Hodges coming back is interesting. 

This year I would think we expect splash plays out of our first three picks. Thomas Jr., Smith & Jones. I think they'll all contribute here and there and make plays in spurts but I would surprised if any of them come in blazing saddles, because it's rare. 

For me, going back a year or two further. Need to see more plays out of Campbell and Cisco this year. Need to see Etienne become more consistent hopefully with a change at Center. Need to see Lawrence elevate his play while severely limiting his turnovers and tendencies there. Little needs to actually challenge for the LT job this summer.

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