Stanley70

Drafting a OT at 1-16 makes the most sense, although Holmes doesn't like to get boxed in like that. He could trade up but we need the picks. Then they could sign a C or Zeitler type OG, moving Ratledge to C, to finish the line. Maybe add a lower priced veteran tackle backup since Manu can't be counted on. Plus they have needs at safety and DE. They are going to have to restructure some guys and probably release Decker. Plus they have to resign a few guys like Anzelone, one or two of the DT's, and Raymond. I would hate to see them backload too many deals and wind up like New Orleans and have a 2-3 year salary cap hell situation.

I loved Marges speeach at the end. Trying to understand why evil exists. I think she would be thinking the same thing if she watched the news these days. And for what? For a little bit of money? There's more to life than a little money, you know. Don'tcha know that? And here ya are, and it's a beautiful day. Well. I just don't understand it.

Does anyone think that? He has been pretty good about not commiting to too many years with FA's. Except when he had to have a CB. He says they fill holes in free agency and drafts for talent. Has there been a FA deal longer than 2 years aside from DJ Reed?

It's hard to critisize Holmes when we dont know who was availble, but in general during this window where they have a superbowl caliber roster i'd like him to be agressive patching holes at trade deadline. It seems like the last few years we have had a couple positions where we have sub relplacement level guys in the starting lineup leading up to and into the playoffs. Guys like Vildor, Pat O'Connor, Glasgow, Davenport, etc. Would have been nice to upgrade a couple of those positions.

Of all the Holmes picks, Vaki is the most questionable. He spent a fourth on him, and traded up adding a 6th and a 2024 and 2025 fourth.. He isn't fast enough to be a safety, so he is a RB. He had 42 total carries at Utah. He has been, when healthy, the fourth option at RB. I wouldn't count on him to be more than a RB3 on reliability alone. I guess if you like a guy you take him but trading up wasn't a good idea. Kind of a nitpick in Holmes draft record, but they could have used actual depth at positions they needed like safety or TE.

Caleb scares me. He will make a few throws that are now where close to the receiver, and then complete an off platform throw that only a 2-3 guys in the league can make. He seems like the exact opposite of Goff. Wonder if Ben will get tired of that if he doesn't improve in the pocket.

If Faulk does go early that means someone thinks he can be average or better at getting to the passer. I think in general the defense needs more attention than the offense but they have to fix the o-line as a priority. If an OT is there they like they could take him. Fano should be gone but the OT from Miami may be there.

Both of these guys would have to agree to lower cost prove it deals, Paschal expecially. He is probably a roster bubble type guy at this point. Levi was fairly productive in 2024, so he might make a little more. And i hope they don't bring back Davenport at any cost. They do like the edge accross from Hutch to be Davenport sized or bigger. That makes me think if Keldric Faulk is there they might take him. A jumbo edge that sets a nice edge but offers little in the pass rush. My problem with that is you can find those guys affordably priced in free agency. You can't find a pass rusher cheap in free agency. Spend your first on edges that can get to the QB, or LT's, or CB's.

They also landed the JJ Buchanon, a flex TE. The #1 TE in the portal to some. So the offense is loaded, how about the defense? They are thin at LB, safety, and still need more DT's. Hopefully some of the guys who hit the portal last week are just upset they didn't get a new deal right away and can be brought back.

And if they land their top targets at WR and TE that offense will be loaded. It will be up to the right arm of Bryce Underwood as to how good they can be.

The definitely have more holes to patch up this off season than the last few, with fewer resources to address them. I think with some o-line tweeks and an offensive coordinator they can have one of the best offenses again. Hopefully Ragnow can go another year. It's the defense that needs help, potientially a lot if Branch and Kirby have career altering injuries. They have to address the pass rush, especially at DT. IMO they have to rethink the entire defense, and what kind of players they need to make it work. You can't have a week pass rush and a bunch of average corners and expect to shut teams down.

If they move Ratledge to C and start Fraizer that is just too much inexperience again. A first year center and a first year starter at one guard. Not sure how to avoid that happening without a FA signing which seems unlikely. It would really be nice if Ragnow played 1 more year.

Am i the only one that doesn't like the style of defense they play? They play a ton of man, and they don't have the corners or pass rush to make it work. Plus knowing what defense to expect makes it easier for the opposing OC to call plays against. Plus they just don't seem that interested in adding guys who can rush the pass. They want DT's and DE's that are responsible against the run first and then if they can rush the passer great. That is how Josh Paschel and Tyliek Williams get drafted so high.

They just can't be good at basketball and football at the same time. The BB team is putting together what looks like an historic season while the FB team is attempting to get an hisotric tire fire under control.