Quote:1. Mike Smith is just a so-so head coach. He's being completely overrated. I don't see him as the guy to take us to the playoffs. More like a guy to get us to 8-8 or possibly 9-7 at best. 

 

2. There is no QB's worth pursuing in free agency and this year's draft is completely void of QB talent at the top end. I believe there will be an infinitely better selection of QB's in the 2018 draft.

 

3. I don't think it will be Eric Berry that we sign. I believe it will be Tony Jefferson. He's a fantastic Strong Safety.

 

5. Fowler has proven he isn't a natural pass rusher. If he can't make it as a linebacker in a new 4-3 system, he'll probably be traded or let go eventually.

 

8. I'm not saying we wouldn't pursue a free agent RT, I just believe it won't work out. Personally I don't care how or when we get a RT, as long as they are better than Parnell. 

 

9. I may not like it, but watching the run game completely falter now and seeing Bortles throw pick 6 after pick 6, is killing me. Anything is better than this. I'd prefer a pass happy offense, but we just don't have the personnel to do it.You have to go with a system that fits your personnel. Once we get a franchise QB, who knows?

 

11. If we have to trade up to finally get a franchise QB, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Whatever works.

1.  They don't just give out playoff appearances to coaches.  Yes, he reaped the benefits of Matt Ryan, but his successors also reaped the benefits of Matt Ryan and it did not translate into playoff berths or winning records.

 

5.  I think it's too soon to say Fowler won't develop into a pass rusher.  That said, even if he never does, that doesn't mean his best position would be as a LB in a conventional 4-3.  Bryce Paup epitomizes this.

 

8.  I agree with the closing part of this statement.  Parnell needs to be upgraded, IMO.

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