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[Zuma]

And how does having expectations make them pick better players?

I thought a bit odd as well. I didn’t see any of the video but maybe patscap isn’t explaining very well what he saw…IDK

 

[Dec54]

I am finally seeing the classic "QB chatter" in the mainstream pages i follow

There will 2 QBs taken in the top 5.

Lets hope they are both in the first three then.

 

[Zuma]

 

[mike_usagisan]

I thought a bit odd as well. I didn’t see any of the video but maybe patscap isn’t explaining very well what he saw…IDK

I think people are getting confused on new standards "We're going to prioritize separation more and blocking less," which I'm assuming Vrabel is setting the tone on, and the new system "This is now a number based system, where 4 means ready to play and 2 means needs to be developed." But I could be wrong as there hasn't been a lot coming out about it.

 

[Steve102]

Not Joey Slye the Kicking Guy!

 

[JayNM]

Lets hope they are both in the first three then.

Personally I wouldn't mind a trade down, and Im even aware that this year it's not a good one for hauling picks

But if we can get ONE other 1st round pick and then draft an OT/WR with our 1st pick, I'd absolutely fine with, even if Carter and Hunter become all-pros (as long as we hit at least decently of with our said haul)

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Agree. Except for QB, CB, and maybe D line we need talent everywhere.

Even the DLine they need a 2-gap run stuffer but that is a R3 or R4 guy. Maybe there is one in FA too.

 

[Froob]

bring Folk home

 

[RobertWeathers]

Even the DLine they need a 2-gap run stuffer but that is a R3 or R4 guy. Maybe there is one in FA too.

Yep but based on their new scheme I think a 2 gapper is a low priority. My statement was more about acquiring high-end talent.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

bring Folk home

Bring Ryland home

 

[PatsFan2]

Bring Ryland home

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Did I mention that Ryland was an NFC Pro Bowl alternate last year? He has a very strong leg, was very accurate in 2024, and getting better every year. Another Mayo disaster along with missing out on pick #1.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Did I mention that Ryland was an NFC Pro Bowl alternate last year? He has a very strong leg, was very accurate in 2024, and getting better every year. Another Mayo disaster along with missing out on pick #1.

Seems kicking in that AZ climate did him a world of good.

With that said he grew up in a northern climate...go figure.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Seems kicking in that AZ climate did him a world of good.

With that said he grew up in a northern climate...go figure.

He needed time. He was better in Y2 camp than Y1. He is a good kid too. Mayo the idiot.

 

[mike_usagisan]

Seems kicking in that AZ climate did him a world of good.

With that said he grew up in a northern climate...go figure.

Or just had a rough rookie year.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Or just had a rough rookie year.

IIRC Slye outplayed him in TC but not by much.

 

[RobertWeathers]

He needed time. He was better in Y2 camp than Y1. He is a good kid too. Mayo the idiot.

For the past few years this team is absolutely atrocious at acquiring and developing talent. Jesus.

Hopefully that changes under Vrabes

 

[Wozzy]

They also don’t have a number 2 wide receiver. And please, spare yourself from attempting to articulate how any of our current JAGs are number 2 caliber WRs

Numbering receivers is pure stupidity, either you’re good enough to play in the NFL or you’re not. I’d call Demario a great slot receiver even though he hasn’t played in a functional passing attack yet. Bourne has a reputation as a solid receiver. They have two very good TE’s, Boutte has proven to be at least a solid possession WR.

The Pats need a WR who can stress opposing defenses and stretch the field. David Patten did that, and he came from the Albany Firebirds of the Arena League. There’s a tool for every job, a team has never needed a #1 to win a ring.

Nobody here can describe exactly what a #1 is, now we’re concerned about #2’s? This conversation is a #2, and I’m not talking about football.

 

[Huckleberry1]

I don't understand how this is different. Were there no expectations for Polk or Wallace? And how does having expectations make them pick better players?

The more I hear about this whole thing about having a new system, the more it seems like they're applying a new coat of paint and saying it's completely different.

We really don’t know. This could be the work of Cowden and Streicher, and the beginning of Vrabel remaking their scouting department, and that’s something people here have been screaming about for years. This is the first Wolf has said about this, which makes think it came from Vrabel and crew.

 

[Zuma]

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