I'm almost there with this analysis.
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I think that we carry 9-10 on the 53 man squad
CENTER (2)
1) I would note that Leverett is backup center, as is Jordan
GUARD (3-4)
2) I'm confused. I think that Leverett has always been a LG and C.
3) I think that Robinson is a RG only. I...
OK, I'll play
MAKING THE 53 MAN ROSTER
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Douglas - a lock (if not on IR)
Polk - a lock, the same as every early draft choice since 2000 (if not on IR)
Baker - a lock, the same as every early choice since 2000 (if not on IR)
Osborne (if not on IR)
Bourne (if not on PUP or IR)
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The first 5 draft choices are locks; there is no need to HOPE that they make the 53. No one drafted in the 4th or earlier, and healthy, has been cut at cutdown day this century.
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My binkie - Rourke
He's worked hard since he was signed and could make a good long-term backup.
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Douglas is a lock
Baker is a lock
Polk is a lock
Osborne is a lock
If we carry 4, we're done.
If we carry 5, there is Bourne, Reagor, Thornton and Boutte all competing for the spot, and IMO would make it as the 5th WR before Shuster.
Shuster is gone. He probably won't even be in camp
If Milton is going to play 3 years in NFL it will be as a QB. Let's be clear about Edelman, he made the roster as a top punt returner, NOT as a developmental anything.
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As with any 6th or 7th rounder, if Milton doesn't make the team at his position he will be cut...
I don't know how many will happen, but my list includes
Extend Judon
Extend Peppers
Extend Wise
Sign RB or two
Sign a CB, likely Gilmore
Sign a free safety
Sign a Ster
Yes, it was a tall order to expect Sow or Andrews or Mafi to learn as rookie amid the chaos.
The team seems very confident with the progress Of Sow and Andrews.
Mafi is a question mark. In some sense, both Sow and Andrews were projected to be better players, and they are.
I see Mafi as on...
OUr QB opening is NOT for a Hail Mary QB.
If Brissette is injured in Game 1, we need a QB to step in then and perhaps for Game 1. If Milton beats out Rourke, then he is that man.
Otherwise, he is trying to make the team as the #4 QB. He still wouldn't be throwing the Hail Mary passes since...
PASSES PHYSICAL AND WE CUT HIM
We pay his guarantees and our cap availability goes down by $2M.
FAILS HIS PHYSICAL AND WE CUT HIM
We pay his guarantees and our cap availability goes down by $2M.
There are teams waiting until after the comp deadline later this week to make their best offers to free agents.
So, I think that it is likely that we will sign a player or two in the next couple of weeks. I look for a CB, S, STer and/or a RB.
You believe that we could have done better with our 2nd through 4th picks. Did I misunderstand you?
If the media agreed, then their grades would likely have been lower.
With regard to Okorafor, I agree that he is not a long-term starter, but he is indeed a known quantity, have played both tackle positions. I think that he started at LT for a couple of years. Okorafor may not even be our 2024 starter. He is a known quantity and could be our swing OT.
To me...
I gave it an A-, two great drafts in a row!
The minus is for drafting Polk instead of a top corner, but I understand, especially if we are ready to sign Gilmore and/or are waiting for Jackson to get healthy
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