tom webster

No one really believes PFF grades

You don’t really think the lack of production from receivers cost them that game? I understand where you are coming from but first, they acquired Palmer who was amongst the league leaders in separation, second, Shakir and Kincaid are among the leaders, third, you have to hope Coleman makes some strides although he wasn’t a great separator in college either but fourth, and most importantly, I’m sure he’d love to have a top receiver but you can’t have everything you want and it’s hard to argue with the success they’ve had as well as addressing an area that was far more problematic then receiver separation.

This isn’t actually true. Three of them were in the top fifteen in separation. You can Google it or maybe I will when I get around to it.

I don’t disagree. I believe you need to uncover some gems to be successful and sustainable. I also don’t put much stock in pro bowl selection. I just thought the stat was interesting and maybe a foretell that NFL scouting has gotten better in large part because of the information available. Of course, I could be reading way too much into it.🤷‍♂️

I think if they were going status quo they would have announced it today so it got buried by the draft news. I really think if it’s Monday or Tuesday it’s good news for those that want change.

A stat I heard today that I think goes against the conventional wisdom of the importance of the later rounds. from 2021 till 2023, out of the 685 players drafted after the first round, only 20 have made a pro bowl. During that same time, 25 of the 95 players drafted in the first round have made at least one pro bowl. 20 out of 685 25 out of 95

That I agree with

I like some of these but as for the last one, I’d take a flyer on Zegras resurrecting his career but they can get a lot more for Byram.

This is a pretty significant hire for the business side of things.

I’m your age, I remember Hextall. Think he ended up playing for the Penguins .

It’s funny, first thing I thought of when reading the original post was Guy Trottier.

He’s already been anointed. Brawndo is the real “insider.”

100% agree with second paragraph

I actually think the trade for Norris was a good move. When I said not to count on him, I meant that his presence shouldn’t prevent you from acquiring another top center.

They can’t trade Norris when his value is low. The best they can do is not count on him and consider it a bonus if he remains healthy. I know we disagree on how much room they have to play with but they have options to acquire what they need without trading Norris.