I still don’t hate a lot of the moves Wolf made this offseason retaining guys on incentive deals. Also thought the Judon trade ended up being a really smart move.
He’s been far from perfect, but I think he’s far from being the biggest problem here. Remember that Mayo was not his choice.
I agree. At the time, re-signing Barmore, Onwenu, Dugger, and Peppers seemed like smart moves, but between health issues for Barmore, legal issues for Peppers, and poor coaching or whatever it is with Dugger and Onwenu, they don't look like good deals at the moment. There is a solid chance that with a better scheme and coaching, they can get those guys to regain their prior form, but with this current staff, who knows?
Re-signing Henry and swapping Gesicki for Hooper were both positives, and Kendrick Bourne's deal gave them an out this offseason, which I would assume they exercise. Antonio Gibson (when the coaching staff actually gives him touches) is an upgrade over Zeke.
Some of the other free agent signings like Okoafor, Osborne, and Takiaki were busts, but at least they were cheap mistakes. The draft definitely looks abysmal right now outside of Maye, so Wolf really needs to get some immediate difference-makers this next draft and keep his fingers crossed that at least one of the other picks from this year develops in year two. Getting a third for Judon looks like a steal, and picking up anything for nobodies like Mac Jones and Josh Uche (who has been a healthy scratch in back-to-back weeks in KC) at least gives Wolf a little more ammunition to move around in the mid-rounds next April.
It is hard to judge Wolf based on the circumstances. This roster had so many holes coming into this season, and while it may be a very important position, the only one Wolf looks to have upgraded was quarterback. With that being said, I don’t think the coaching staff in its current iteration is capable of putting the players Wolf picked in position to succeed and develop. If we get through spring and we don't address the offensive line situation with significant investments then I will be out on Wolf altogether. Offensive line is top priority followed by a legitimate #1 receiver. They have the draft capital and they have the money. Wolf should be doing everything under the sun to build around Drake Maye and support him by any means necessary.