Originally posted by Giedi:
Originally posted by Goatie:
Interesting stats. But still a bit apples v oranges in different eras.
If they are properly comparable then Jimmy is ahead of the games.
Through is our team is starting to gel and is bolstered with top level talent in most areas. Kyle is now making it more complex in offense and Salah is doing the same in defense. JG's stats will be boosted with the excellent play calling. Masks his rustiness. Like JG said on Sunday, Kyle makes it easy for him. True.
If Kyle can master the Belichick way of capanomics, Kyle can field a dynasty for a long time. Somehow Bellicheat's been able to maintain a super bowl level team despite losing so many stars. My biggest unknown with regards to Kyle was his defensive chops, but that looks pretty good - with him being able to trade for Dee Ford and draft Bosa. Now, the next place Kyle needs to show his stuff is mastering the Cap - a la Bellicheat.
Agreed. We are going to find out a lot about their ability to manage cap in the next 3 to 4 offseasons. We are going to have some guys that are due a big payday or just guys that could get a decent extension. AA's deal is up and a decision will have to be made. They need to extend Buckner. Kittle, Breida, and Mullens's deals are up after next year. Fortunately, the top dollar positions have already been paid (DE, tackle, and QB) and the other guys at those positions (MM and Bosa) are at the start of rookie deals. We should also be done with spending excessive money on unproductive players. Jimmy Ward will finally be gone (I hope). McKinnon should be taking a restructured deal next year. I didn't like AA's option being picked up, but can't complain about him thus far.
We have a Dline that will make + Kwon that will make our overall D look great. I say keep adding to that pass rush, yearly, and let some guys move on. The forecast for the next few years is pretty much, provided that every perceived position of strength remains that way.