(08-30-2023, 03:37 PM)Caldrac Wrote:

(08-30-2023, 02:10 PM)The Real Marty Wrote: Yes, Baalke couldn't find a trade partner to take any of those late picks off his hands, so he did the next best thing, and, as they say, made lemonade out of lemons.

It's all about the future. Extending Lawrence at QB, Campbell at CB and potentially Little at LT with Cisco at S is going to be important.

A lot of this class will be expected to help out in 2024/2025 so we don't have to invest too heavily too early to backfill skill positions.

It's possible Strange replaces Engram, Bigsby replaces Etienne and Hodges replaces Scherff. Followed by Lloyd taking over Oluokon's role with Muma sliding into Lloyd's old role.

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Yes, Lawrence's massive contract next season will necessitate the release (or trade) of some valuable players. I sure hope that Little, Campbell and Cisco prove to be worthy of new contracts following this season. As far as the other players you mentioned, I could definitely see Schereff and Engram being gone after this season. Good chance of Oluokon joining them, but I'd hate to lose him. I don't see Etienne leaving as teams really need two good backs and they could likely work out a reasonable deal since backs tend to be underpaid in general. Zay Jones is another player I'd hate to lose, but if Ridley gets a new deal due to having a great season then Zay may have to be released or traded. Cam Robinson and Darious Williams are also likely to be gone which will also help the salary cap. I would expect the team's priority in the 2024 draft to be in the areas of pass rush and cornerback with depth on the offensive and defensive line also being addressed.

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