Originally posted by AB81Rules:Originally posted by NCommand:Originally posted by AB81Rules:I honestly believe we'll outbid Dallas for Earl Thomas, but it'll depend on whether he prefers SF or DAL. They will spend, and they will add some good FAs, likely an EDGE, OG, a WR(If no Brown or OBJ), and then a WILL. Hopefully a FS like ET. Despite what people think, Lynch, Shanny, and Company won't sit pat, they're not Baalke, they've shown willingness to spend, whether people liked the signings or not, they at least spent money. I see a potential DeFo extension.
Dude, that would be a terrific off season. I'd be elated with that. Faithful!
If they can get 3-4 starters in FA I'd be so happy. Even if they get 3 and then AB in a trade, that'll work. It will go a long way towards our ultimate goal. Get a key weapon for Jimmy, and more talent on defense. Also add some depth at LB and DB, also some ST guys. Then draft BPA, I'm leaning towards Josh Allen at 2 if Bosa is gone.
FTR, Dallas supposedly wants him as much as he wants them. If we slightly outbid them, i bet he goes to Dallas. And i can't see us getting in a bidding war wth Dallas, esp after the injury last 2 seasons. Also age. AB completely agree with your FA dreams/wants. One starter DB, starter LBs (Plural) , probably 2nd tier ER, OG, and Antonio Brown trade. If we get 3 or more 4 of those and several at least and maybe 3 are $10 mil +/ yr...well it would be cause for celebration. How well we do depends if paraag has no say in the $10+ mil/ yr guys who are the ones we desperately need. Except for ERs in FA, all others need to be starters. 2nd tier won't be adequate. Any chance you think paraag drags his feet on that?
Then if that should happen , ie 3 or 4 of the above, we would be in perfect position to have a fantastic draft. If we come up empty in FA, or get say 1 starter elite, then our draft won't be much shucks either. But if we finally hit big (as in go big in $$), then draft will be a snap and just to fill out our dance card. Oh, and AB in trade...which will cost us at least a #3 and maybe more.
Could it really be that simple? Nah, i don't think so either. But this is the FA to finally break thru the glass ceiling with FAs of the $10+ mil category, and even if paraag doesn't know it, Elites salaries are in that range.(floor of $10 mil). Have no doubt JL will do it. I am just hoping paraag doesnt get invovled here. He can do contracts but should NOT be involved in what JL and kyle can/can't spend. 3-4, bro, 3-4 of those top flite/elite positions listed, and we are in business. If not, then it won't be much different than times past and that would truly be a shame.
We know the needs, the players are there, now we just need to spend the money...wisely...but still, actually spend on several big tix items.
[ Edited by pasodoc9er on Feb 25, 2019 at 9:01 AM ]
