An expectations for Day 2 of FA or is Brad done with the major moves?
Still some nice pieces out there including Hunter, Fuller, Gilmore, Young, and others.
The PFF grading model where each play is graded -2 to 2 and then totaled up for a game score is a far from perfect system to grade corners. It’s very possible to get burned deep for the game losing TD and still get a high game grade. You can do the opposite and get a game winning pick 6 and end up with a low grade.
The cap is very real when you carelessly throw money around a few years in a row. Entering today, the Dolphins had 6 players making over $20M against the cap. The Lions had 1.
So are you against making trades for anyone other than a QB?
I also don’t think parting with one of the 3rds is a big deal as far as draft capital. The late 2nd is something but it’s still not as valuable as a 1st. If we keep seeing these massive increases in the cap every year, it will end up mattering less and less, to the point it will become a virtual non-factor for many teams.
We will see what the market is for Sneed. I don’t envision him costing a first. Our late second would be ok by me for him. If they could flip one of the 3rd’s, then draft compensation is no big deal in a trade. That is probably wishful thinking if he does end up with a market.
Having to pay for past performances that you didn’t bear any fruit is the downside of every big free agent signing.
The Lions are entering a win now stage where a risk on a big free agent at the expense of draft capital may not be a bad idea. They don’t have nearly as many holes as they did a few years ago. Brad has also shown an uncanny ability to find diamonds outside the first two rounds. Don’t get me wrong, draft picks are important but they are in a spot where they could roll the dice at giving up a few picks.
I think there’s just as likely a chance that Warde blames the season on Juwan’s recovery from heart surgery and gives him a free pass to return next year.