2 minutes ago, Waiting4Someday said:

I really wanted Dezhaun Stribling this past draft, big enough-fast enough, good hands, ascending player, but the 9ers seem to jump on these guys early (pretty Ricky is another example).

Yeah I was a big stribling fan. Lots of WRs in this draft. Wasnt a fan of the Lemon archetype with a glaring need at outsize WR. But we will see...

22 minutes ago, garingovt2000 said:

BREAKING: The Philadelphia Phillies are acquiring second baseman Luis Arraez in a trade with the San Francisco Giants, sources tell ESPN

meh. they suck and its football season. whatevs.

34 minutes ago, garingovt2000 said:

BREAKING: The Philadelphia Phillies are acquiring second baseman Luis Arraez in a trade with the San Francisco Giants, sources tell ESPN

17 hours ago, Mike030270 said:

I'm curious how the Oline will be without Stout. Would be interesting if it's actually better

If everybody is healthy it should be better than last year.

1 minute ago, eglz1 said:

If everybody is healthy it should be better than last year.

That's the thing. I just don't believe Cam and Landon will stay healthy

1 minute ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Hurts throws a pick but Mitchell finally gets a INT but Hurts throws a pick

2 hours ago, NCiggles said:

I can’t see the passing game being worse than last year unless Hurts just craps the bed. If this is a Shanahan/McVay style offense then it’s going to be more qb friendly. The reads are not complex. The hardest part is the footwork. It doesn’t take a great arm. Do I expect miscues? Yes, but I hope the improvement in design makes it easier for them to be efficient. The talent level at receiver is above average vs most teams. The oline should be above average. Hurts just needs to be ok for the team to win.

The greatest variable here I suspect is time. There is no way we can have a fully functional offense right out of the gate. Granting that, I expect the offense to evolve in stages. I’m not smart enough to time that out. However, our resident "realist” notwithstanding, I expect a mature offense by week 10. I further expect Hurts to do very well in it. I view Purdy as the least talented QB in the league, smart but with a rag arm. Hurts is way better than that. I think we start with a fairly conservative game plan, rely on the defense, run a lot of OZ and short stuff with a few deep shots, and build from there.

47 minutes ago, mikemack8 said:

Of all the players on the roster, Lane needs reps the least.

2 minutes ago, just relax said:

The greatest variable here I suspect is time. There is no way we can have a fully functional offense right out of the gate. Granting that, I expect the offense to evolve in stages. I’m not smart enough to time that out. However, our resident "realist” notwithstanding, I expect a mature offense by week 10. I further expect Hurts to do very well in it. I view Purdy as the least talented QB in the league, smart but with a rag arm. Hurts is way better than that. I think we start with a fairly conservative game plan, rely on the defense, run a lot of OZ and short stuff with a few deep shots, and build from there.

I am not overly concerned on the team's ability to execute the offense. We have talented vets and the concepts have been tried and true.

My concern is the ability of Manion to assess the opponent, develop a game plan, call plays, and adjust in-game.

OT Cameron Williams back is good news at least. The O line depth having injuries is concerning.

38 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

Did Ebiketie fall into coverage much before? Or are we Bauning him?