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Didnt we have interest in Dontari Poe a few years ago? I'd send feelers out of him, Eric Ebron, and Derek Wolfe

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“Motivation alone is not enough.  If you have an idiot and you motivate him,now you have a motivated idiot.” Jim Rohn

 

Ebron would be a nice target for GM

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Bob Quinn, the Lions GM, has put a great amount of emphasis / resources on the Lions Offensive Line since become the GM in 2016.  I agree that it's been a mixed bag.  C Frank Ragnow looks like he's going to be amongst the best at his position in the NFL for a long time.  Beyond Ragnow,  there are questions marks in one or more ways.

Good point about the Ereck Flowers deal as a comparison point.   His NFL career has been a roller coaster. Even though Flowers is a better fit at LG than at LT,  giving him around $ 20 million of guaranteed money seems far too risky.  Some players only perform well when they are on a 'prove it contract'.

This is the free agency dilemma. Pay a bit more for the guy you really want or settle for your 3rd/4th choice and more cap friendly. 

I really like Ragnow, looks a true mauler and like you say, looks set to be a top player. I liked the TJ Lang pick up from the Packers a few seasons back but that didnt work. O line is such a crucial position and one of my real gripes has been the lack of quality Oline players coming through to the NFL now. Its all spread O's in college.

This seems to be most GMs strategies now, bring in the best 5 guys you can find and hope. If it doesn't work, change one or two and see if that works.

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Not sure what to make of Mariotta to Oakland. Cant see him starting, what do Oakland want to do with Carr? Does this mean they arent going for Tua or a QB?

The T.J. Lang signing by the Lions in 2017 was a classic example of a high risk/ high reward decision.  My preference at the time was for the Lions to re-sign then UFA G Larry Warford instead of taking the risk of signing Lang at a somewhat higher price.  Injuries were already piling up with Lang,  plus age was becoming a factor.  Not a good combination.  When Lang was relatively healthy with the Lions,  he was performing at a high level.  The problem was he more often than not wasn't relatively healthy.  Eventually, yet another concussion ended his playing career in the middle of his 2nd season with the Lions.

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This is a highly pronounced negative ramification of the mega valued contract that Tennessee gave QB Ryan Tannehill.

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The Falcons emphatically gave their opinion of the Dante Fowler Jr. vs Vic Beasley debate.  

Having said this, I think the Falcons will regret the decision. Fowler no longer will benefit from playing with Aaron Donald.  Also, the security this contract provides Fowler could take away the focus he showed with the LA Rams,  that he often didn't display with the Jaguars.

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Thoughts on CB Daryl Worley from the Raiders? Could be an interesting look as long as you do not overdue the contract.

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Karl Joseph to the Browns. The Browns have had a great offseason so far. They are starting to be like the Jags. New king of the offseason

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Raiders in trade talks with Det to get Slay

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Michael Pierce to the Vikings

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The Falcons emphatically gave their opinion of the Dante Fowler Jr. vs Vic Beasley debate.  

Having said this, I think the Falcons will regret the decision. Fowler no longer will benefit from playing with Aaron Donald.  Also, the security this contract provides Fowler could take away the focus he showed with the LA Rams,  that he often didn't display with the Jaguars.

BINGO

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The Falcons emphatically gave their opinion of the Dante Fowler Jr. vs Vic Beasley debate.  

Having said this, I think the Falcons will regret the decision. Fowler no longer will benefit from playing with Aaron Donald.  Also, the security this contract provides Fowler could take away the focus he showed with the LA Rams,  that he often didn't display with the Jaguars.

BINGO

Hmmm 3/48. Avg of 16 per year.  Wonder what Yan/Clowney think of that?

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“Motivation alone is not enough.  If you have an idiot and you motivate him,now you have a motivated idiot.” Jim Rohn

 

https://twitter.com/NoHuddleATL/status/1...8081686530

The Falcons emphatically gave their opinion of the Dante Fowler Jr. vs Vic Beasley debate.  

Having said this, I think the Falcons will regret the decision. Fowler no longer will benefit from playing with Aaron Donald.  Also, the security this contract provides Fowler could take away the focus he showed with the LA Rams,  that he often didn't display with the Jaguars.

Quinn is a former Seahawk DC, if they run the same D we did while Fowler was here, he's going to disappear....14 sacks, 3 seasons.

I don;t wish him or the franchise ill, but it seemed a head-scratcher of a signing for certain.

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https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/...9314050048

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https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/...3969060866

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Interested to see where Gurley signs. He would be a good fit anywhere in the NFC West to play against his former team. I would add Baltimore and Tampa Bay to the mix as well.

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"What do I know of cultured ways, the gilt, the craft and the lie? I, who was born in a naked land and bred in the open sky. The subtle tongue, the sophist guile, they fail when the broadswords sing; Rush in and die, dogs - I was a man before I was a king."

Snacks Harrison would be a good get on a 1 year deal. A bit of a down year last year

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With Gurley being released. Henry on a tag. And Elliot getting paid last year. It'll be interesting to see what happens now with Fournette here and Run CMC in Carolina. The RB position just can't seem to catch a break in today's NFL. And it feels like you're better off just running with a dual system or trio system with a fresh rotation of legs to get the job done.

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"What do I know of cultured ways, the gilt, the craft and the lie? I, who was born in a naked land and bred in the open sky. The subtle tongue, the sophist guile, they fail when the broadswords sing; Rush in and die, dogs - I was a man before I was a king."

Gurley to the Falcons. And Dix to the boys.

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With Gurley being released. Henry on a tag. And Elliot getting paid last year. It'll be interesting to see what happens now with Fournette here and Run CMC in Carolina. The RB position just can't seem to catch a break in today's NFL. And it feels like you're better off just running with a dual system or trio system with a fresh rotation of legs to get the job done.

Yep.  It appears the BIG MONEY will continue to go to QBs, LTs, and premier DEs. (unless you're all world players like Donald/Julio Jones)

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“Motivation alone is not enough.  If you have an idiot and you motivate him,now you have a motivated idiot.” Jim Rohn

 

I like Gurley in Atlanta. That's a good spot for him. I hope he holds up. He's still 25 years old. One of the best backs to ever run for my Bulldogs.

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"What do I know of cultured ways, the gilt, the craft and the lie? I, who was born in a naked land and bred in the open sky. The subtle tongue, the sophist guile, they fail when the broadswords sing; Rush in and die, dogs - I was a man before I was a king."