(12-24-2022, 10:57 AM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(12-23-2022, 10:53 AM)Caldrac Wrote: Realistically I think this team can backfill the nickel CB spot in RD3 or later (Riley Moss from Iowa, Garrett Williams from Syracuse) if Darious Williams continues to shine on the outside opposite of Campbell. I am all for them going offensive line and defensive line early. Hope they tag or resign Engram though. Just one less position to worry about.

Unfortunately, we've only got a 3 game sample on Williams outside. So, as you mentioned, how he continues to play is huge.

Would be really great for him to finish strong and let us focus on nickel and depth at CB instead of a counterpart to Campbell. 

If that works out, I'm going IDL, IOL, TE, CB3/Nickel  in some combination early in the draft should value present itself accordingly. Hopefully in that order, but the draft rarely cooperates that smoothly. 

The TE pick I list could be altered by free agency. If they strike a deal with Engram, and land a cheap phone booth blocker in FA, that pick could be a number of positions.

This is where I am at. We have two games left. We may or may not be play-off bound and divisional leaders. To Jaglou's point above as well. Yes, Lawrence is elevating his receivers around him at the moment. However, there's going to be a full 17 game season now of film to review going into next year. It's not going to always be easy and some of the stuff they're getting away with now design wise may or may not always be available next year scheme wise.

Ridley, if he comes back as who he was prior to the suspension, which is a HUGE if, then, yeah, we'll probably be okay. This is where I think they have to consider getting Engram resigned. He's got some clear mismatch qualities to him and a unique blend for the position. Was really fun seeing him get the best of Gardner on that motion play on TNF. That's pretty cool stuff. Imagine what you could do there with another guy like that or a counterpart that's gifted enough to work the seams. 

It's possible to find a guy like that in this draft. Doesn't have to be Mayer on the opening night as well. Could be a guy in RD2/RD3. Again, as you said, depends on how FA shakes out. I think one thing that is CLEARLY apparent, regardless of film, is trench warfare. Right? You either got the big sloppy's up front that can create time in the passing game or pave the way and the run game. And vise versa. You have the guys to wreck passing opportunities and running lanes. 

IDL/IOL are at the top of my list moving forward. The skill positions are there. For sure. But, need to beef up and get better on the lines. Lawrence's release is up there with the GOAT. That's pretty impressive. Giving him more time to read and react is absolutely CRITICAL to his future here.

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