(08-27-2024, 01:29 PM)Caldrac Wrote:

(08-27-2024, 01:02 PM)Dimson Wrote: So, what do you guys think of who's left on the team?

I like the QB, RB, WR and TE room. I don't think any mistakes were made here. The OL is what it is. Only glaring concerns are carrying over Fortner at OC, Hodges at OG/OC & Foster at OT. Between poor play with Fortner and inexperience with Hodges and Foster, it's a little concerning depth wise. 

For those crying over Foster. He was making the team, regardless of what you saw out there. He's a swing tackle in development with more upside than anybody else at the moment. You're looking at potentially Walker Little replacing Cam Robinson next year as a full time starter and that then opens up the back-up swing tackle role to Foster. 

That was their intentions all along. Hodges getting some snaps at OC is an insurance plan if Morse falls and Fortner sucks. Again, all of this made sense back on draft day, it made sense during training camp and it makes even more sense now on paper. Would we want better depth? Sure, that's roughly 90% of the NFL though with their OL group.

Defensively. I think the LB depth is great. I think our secondary is promising. Absolutely LOVE seeing Prince and Jones on this roster together as rookies. They'll have opportunities to make plays on the football this year for sure. I also LOVE seeing Myles Cole on this roster. Along with Otomewo and Ledbetter. 

This is the BEST looking defensive line group we've had on paper in my opinion since 2017's defense, and, this shouldn't surprise anybody anymore as to why Gipson was shipped off yesterday. PLENTY of beef, power, speed, agility and rotational options here now. The versatility between Walker, Hines-Allen & Armstead is going to be fun to watch this year. 

I think Abdullah and Lloyd will have some shots at the QB rushing the passer as well at times. 

Can't complain about special teams. Not much to touch on there. Cooke is one of the best in the business. Little has a cannon for a leg as a rookie and Matiscik brings the hit stick as a LS.