I think they may need to reassess their "all or nothing"-like a approach with FAs.
I think the only Edge they'll get their hands on is an older, lower-priced FA. But... if the season goes well, they'll dive in at the trade deadline for one, if needed.
I expect we go get an EDGE in the 2nd round. May grab a vet or a reclamation project in FA in case the rookie isn't ready to be a full-time starter.
I think they DESPERATELY need a cornerback.. much, much more than they need to spend anything on an RB.. and I think they need to bring in a real vet AND a higher draft pick. Everyone on here wants to see them play more press coverage and there is just no way that happens with this group. No way.
I don't get the feeling our FO is going to think the same way. I think they look at the defensive failures this year as on the pass rush. I also don't care much about us playing press coverage. We weren't pressing that much (besides Ramsey) in 2020 with Staley. But that defense worked because we were playing off but not soft and passive.
Akers looks like he's back to what he was, physically, at the end of 20. That guy was someone many of us felt would be a top 10 back the next season. I just think you're going for insurance policies more than adding a guy who can share a workload.
And yet, he had a shit attitude early in the season, sandbagged us on the field, and then quit for a couple weeks. Plus, he suffered a major injury last year. Going all in on Akers is a massive risk. I don't see them doing it again. If he continues to be a stud, great. It's not going to hurt us to have a legit HB to spell him. If he regresses back into a problem or gets injured, we're not left out in the cold.
Shoot.. Spending on a Center or guard would make more sense to me.. as it could help both run and pass.
I'd bet against them doing that. I expect they'll use a pick on a guy. Maybe a third round pick. Maybe a Day 3 pick. But McVay and Snead haven't spent a lot of resources on the interior. That has angered people, but their approach hasn't changed over the years. And while people will point out the issues we had this year, it's hard for me to lay ridiculously rotten injury luck at their feet.
They drafted Logan Bruss to replace Edwards (we'll see if he does), and Alaric Jackson proved himself to be a guy who has a future. I'll just be happy if they grab a versatile OL to help our depth.
We'll see, though. I understand your reasoning.
Same. I'm trying to come at things from the standpoint of what McVay and Snead's history tells us they'll do. I don't necessarily agree that it's the best approach, especially with the OL, but they don't much care about my opinion lol.
