April 23, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, mjkline1958 said: Danial Jeremiah has this Ennis Rakestraw, CB Missouri to us. I respect Jeremiah but this is a really meh pick - the guy's avg at best Kool name though
April 23, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, joemas6 said: One of Rosie’s better contracts. Had AJ under the gun to accept this contract before the pick was on the clock. He played that situation very well.
April 23, 20241 yr Author 16 minutes ago, joemas6 said: I try not to force things when looking at the draft. Filling holes or just worrying about other years and pigeonhole a DB just because of emotion of years past ...not what I like. Nor did I ever like when they seemed to rate linemen way higher than studs AR other positions either. Looking at the draft it seems like this year OL or CB should fall right in line with where we pick with some targets that we could move up slightly for. To me the Alabama kid seems to check all the boxes. Road grader run blocker that can start out playing RG and create a phenomenal run blocking OL. That leads to less relying on our QB passing. Which to me is a good thing. We can keep the ball away from the other team...it helps the defense too. I'm not sure one CB who plays in a rotation has that impact. If the guy is also the long tern replacement for Lane...then it's a home run. The back 7 I feel like we need multiple pieces... so with one pick...I think this kid from Alabama would impact the game more. I still like Latu also although I have Adisa Isaac later
April 23, 20241 yr Author 3 minutes ago, joemas6 said: Kool name though Kool Aid Has the best name LOL
April 23, 20241 yr Just now, cunninghamtheman said: One of Rosie’s better contracts. Had AJ under the gun to accept this contract before the pick was on the clock. He played that situation very well. Not really... Hurts, Dickerson and Smith are way better. This one was obvious....similar to what was done before. AJ got paid his nice bonus... this is year 3. Restructuring the 5 year deal with the backloaded contract is something we have done for a while now. AJ wasn't going to get all 5 years guaranteed. He got a good deal from us. He will get another one soon.
April 23, 20241 yr 20 minutes ago, joemas6 said: But I just hope they get their guy. Hopefully getting Rodgers reinstated today doesn't change anything. If they liked a CB better...then stick with that pick. Great he got reinstated. Really liking him as a solid depth piece. Would label him a Slot CB. Has experience outside. With Maddox and Rodgers in the slot feeling pretty good about that position. Add in Ceedy Duce adds in at that position along with Sidney Brown.
April 23, 20241 yr 8 minutes ago, cunninghamtheman said: One of Rosie’s better contracts. Had AJ under the gun to accept this contract before the pick was on the clock. He played that situation very well. We have a lot of work to do to make you understand contracts. This was our front office under the gun to put an acceptable contract in place before we made the trade so we could have him locked up. AJ got his $$$ $23 plus mil signing bonus, $40 mil instantly guaranteed with reality being the $57 mil guaranteed in 3 years. Now he can restructure after this year to get paid again with more guaranteed money. As opposed to playing 2022 on the cheap and an ok 5th year option in 2023. AJ made out. Kudos to our contract people for getting it done quickly. It shows they understand the market and how to write contracts.
April 23, 20241 yr 20 minutes ago, joemas6 said: Because you draft a kid he is under team control for a while. Having Isaiah Rodgers for 2024... could only be this year, so it shouldn't change anything. Even if this DeJean kid is also a return man similar to Rodgers. Different players. Rodgers has the very fluid hips while that’s basically the big knock against DeJean. We have Covey looking real strong as the P returner already obviously. Have that draft prospect Enis Rakestraw to be considered in this area. He’s been looked at as that slot CB hybrid multi-S role player.
April 23, 20241 yr 24 minutes ago, joemas6 said: Let's be honest. Rodgers isn't even a guarantee to make the roster. He’s an experienced good player that isn’t old. Think you might be underrating this very under the radar move. Not trying to prop him up as some stud. But a proven quality multi role backup DB. He does have a shot of winning the Slot CB job. When you think about it he can be looked at to even become a building block longer term player…than Maddox especially.
April 23, 20241 yr 23 minutes ago, mjkline1958 said: Danial Jeremiah has this Ennis Rakestraw, CB Missouri to us. I respect Jeremiah but this is a really meh pick - the guy's avg at best I see him as an interesting option. Not a guy I’m championing…but believe he could be developed as that versatile multi role DB. Maybe it’s just all in my head…but I have a vision predicting Fangio wanting to be much less predictable than our D has been. A guy like this could be a piece to help disguising the read to the QB. That’s the goal many times, right? Fangio, along with all top DCs, strive to disguise and confuse QBs and O players reads presnap.
April 23, 20241 yr 28 minutes ago, joemas6 said: Kool name though Delivers a big hit sending the opponent to the ER
April 23, 20241 yr 9 minutes ago, cunninghamtheman said: He’s an experienced good player that isn’t old. Think you might be underrating this very under the radar move. Not trying to prop him up as some stud. But a proven quality multi role backup DB. He does have a shot of winning the Slot CB job. When you think about it he can be looked at to even become a building block longer term player…than Maddox especially. So good move by Howie?
April 23, 20241 yr 17 minutes ago, joemas6 said: We have a lot of work to do to make you understand contracts. This was our front office under the gun to put an acceptable contract in place before we made the trade so we could have him locked up. AJ got his $$$ $23 plus mil signing bonus, $40 mil instantly guaranteed with reality being the $57 mil guaranteed in 3 years. Now he can restructure after this year to get paid again with more guaranteed money. As opposed to playing 2022 on the cheap and an ok 5th year option in 2023. AJ made out. Kudos to our contract people for getting it done quickly. It shows they understand the market and how to write contracts. I liked much of how AJ trade worked out. Think Rosie had him. He had broke off negotiations with Titans with knowledge of Rosie would pay him. Getting the negotiations occurring with the draft clock running made it very clear it was a take it or leave it offer situation. We got what we wanted in that contract.
April 23, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, joemas6 said: So good move by Howie? Definitely considering it didn’t cost us anything…why not?
April 23, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, cunninghamtheman said: I liked much of how AJ trade worked out. Think Rosie had him. He had broke off negotiations with Titans with knowledge of Rosie would pay him. Getting the negotiations occurring with the draft clock running made it very clear it was a take it or leave it offer situation. We got what we wanted in that contract. Lol....clueless
April 23, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, cunninghamtheman said: Definitely considering it didn’t cost us anything…why not? Wait...was that another earthquake....a compliment for Howie?
April 23, 20241 yr 3 minutes ago, cunninghamtheman said: I liked much of how AJ trade worked out. Think Rosie had him. He had broke off negotiations with Titans with knowledge of Rosie would pay him. Getting the negotiations occurring with the draft clock running made it very clear it was a take it or leave it offer situation. We got what we wanted in that contract. AJ made $57 mil guaranteed in 3 years! How is that not a great deal fir him 2 years ago? Please let me take that or leave it....lol. clueless! That was a great deal for WR in 2022 who was still on rookie contract. Howie didn't have the leverage of time...that was AJ. Howie's leverage was AJ was on his rookie deal... what keep trying to tell you...that's the time for teams to extend and keep cap hits low. AJ didn't take any discount to come here.... he was paid more than fairly at the time.... with the ability to redo the deal again in 2025... and get more $$$. How do you not see this as great for him???
April 23, 20241 yr 9 minutes ago, joemas6 said: Wait...was that another earthquake....a compliment for Howie? That’s because you can’t understand having opinions on both sides of things. Clearly you aren’t a George RR Martin fan from Game of Thrones. Most people do good and bad…even areas of grey. I’m very accepting of what I refer to as ‘reality.’
April 23, 20241 yr CB ISAIAH RODGERS 2022 PFF Grade: 82.1 When on the field, Rodgers has provided the Colts with consistently solid play since they drafted him out of Massachusetts in the sixth round back in 2020. Over 434 snaps last season, the third-year pro posted his third straight season with an overall grade north of 70.0 and set a new career best with an 81.5 coverage grade. Out of 106 cornerbacks who saw at least 250 coverage snaps in 2022, Rodgers ranked fifth in terms of coverage grade and third by allowing just 4.9 yards per time he was targeted in coverage. Didn't realize Rodgers was this good, also a good returner which is important in this new kick era. Changes my perspective about needing a 1st rd CB, although wouldn't be averse to it. Lets HR go lines tho
April 23, 20241 yr 10 minutes ago, joemas6 said: AJ made $57 mil guaranteed in 3 years! How is that not a great deal fir him 2 years ago? Please let me take that or leave it....lol. clueless! That was a great deal for WR in 2022 who was still on rookie contract. Howie didn't have the leverage of time...that was AJ. Howie's leverage was AJ was on his rookie deal... what keep trying to tell you...that's the time for teams to extend and keep cap hits low. AJ didn't take any discount to come here.... he was paid more than fairly at the time.... with the ability to redo the deal again in 2025... and get more $$$. How do you not see this as great for him??? See it as great all around
April 23, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, mjkline1958 said: CB ISAIAH RODGERS 2022 PFF Grade: 82.1 When on the field, Rodgers has provided the Colts with consistently solid play since they drafted him out of Massachusetts in the sixth round back in 2020. Over 434 snaps last season, the third-year pro posted his third straight season with an overall grade north of 70.0 and set a new career best with an 81.5 coverage grade. Out of 106 cornerbacks who saw at least 250 coverage snaps in 2022, Rodgers ranked fifth in terms of coverage grade and third by allowing just 4.9 yards per time he was targeted in coverage. Didn't realize Rodgers was this good, also a good returner which is important in this new kick era. Changes my perspective about needing a 1st rd CB, although wouldn't be averse to it. Lets HR go lines tho Yeah this guy has proven he can play. I don’t feel as strong about him as I do Ringo even though. I like me some Ringo. I look forward to him beating Bradbury out for the job. Earned the right way.
April 23, 20241 yr Isaiah Rodgers main limitations are his size. Not ever going to be a good matchup with Ceedee.
April 23, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, cunninghamtheman said: Isaiah Rodgers main limitations are his size. Not ever going to be a good matchup with Ceedee. More of a slot CB option. But capable of backing up outside.
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