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Karma · 2026-04-28T11:51:25-07:00

So, I wanted to take a deeper dive into each of the position groups now that we are on the other side of Free Agency, The Draft, and UDFA. There were a lot of very strong opinions about this latest draft class, so I thought it would be interesting to discuss where we stand and try to predict the future. I will start with the position group with arguably the weakest talent level: Safety Returning Players: Ji'ayir Brown Malik Mustapha Marques Sigle Derrick Canteen Siran Neal Commentary: Brown and Mustapha figure to get the first crack at starting. We all saw that Brown lacks the speed and reactions to be a solid starter. Mustapha provides some very entertaining hits, but his coverage skills are non-existent. To be fair, Mustapha was returning from knee surgery and seemed less agile than he did during his rookie year. Sigle also saw some time as a starter and actually impressed me at times. He has the speed and instincts to possible leapfrog either one of those starters, especially with a new DC. Neal seems to be on the roster purely for ST proficiency, so his roster spot is definitely weak. Canteen is a returning PS player who actually looked dynamic in preseason last year, so who knows? Rookies: Jalen Stroman Duce Chestnut Commentary: Neither of these guys move the needle much for me, but you never know. Stroman seems to be hard worker with speed issues, while Chestnut flashes at times, but has some size and instinct concerns. You never know, but neither of them seem like a threat to win a spot in a pretty weak group. Free Agents: Darrick Forrest Patrick McMorris Commentary: Both of these guys seem like Practice Squad hoppers hoping to catch lightning in a bottle. Could it happen? Sure. Is it likely, No. Overall Analysis: This group stinks. If we hope to see improvement in the safety play of last season, one or more of the following will have to happen: Raheem Morris implements a scheme that somehow masks our inefficiencies. I would think that would be to play a ton of man press with constant blitzing. Malik Mustapha shows huge coverage growth after allowing his knee to recover more or Sigle takes a huge step forward in year two. I think Brown is who he is as a player, but Mustapha and Sigle might be able to improve some. One of these camp bodies shoots out of the gate and grabs a starting spot. Stranger things have happened. Last, and most likely, we bring in a vet or two after teams start trimming rosters. I have to image there are a few safeties out there who can be better than what we have.

Apr 28, 2026 at 2:53 PM

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DRCHOWDER
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Originally posted by Hysterikal:
I have no problem giving Sigle another shot this year. I would much rather see him out there than Brown. Mustapha and Sigle are both projects that I believe deserve another shot being our safeties with hopefully an improved pass rush. If our pass rush continues to suck then our Safeties will continue to be a liability.

Sigle was atleast in contention of making plays on the ball, he just didn't execute. Maybe with Morris he can coach him up.

Apr 28, 2026 at 2:55 PM

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Hysterikal
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Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:
I have no problem giving Sigle another shot this year. I would much rather see him out there than Brown. Mustapha and Sigle are both projects that I believe deserve another shot being our safeties with hopefully an improved pass rush. If our pass rush continues to suck then our Safeties will continue to be a liability.

Sigle was atleast in contention of making plays on the ball, he just didn't execute. Maybe with Morris he can coach him up.

Yeah that you'd think should come with some more experience and comfort. He has the speed and range we sorely need and he showed he can be a sound tackler

Apr 28, 2026 at 3:02 PM

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CornellU49er
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Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:
I have no problem giving Sigle another shot this year. I would much rather see him out there than Brown. Mustapha and Sigle are both projects that I believe deserve another shot being our safeties with hopefully an improved pass rush. If our pass rush continues to suck then our Safeties will continue to be a liability.

Sigle was atleast in contention of making plays on the ball, he just didn't execute. Maybe with Morris he can coach him up.

Yeah that you'd think should come with some more experience and comfort. He has the speed and range we sorely need and he showed he can be a sound tackler

Agreed. I'm very high on Sigle. He lacked the mental game and confidence and communication that comes with it in his rookie year. This resulting in too many blown coverages that got him benched. But he showed by far the best traits/flashes and he has a shot to be a very good.

If he shows up comfortable and confident in his reads and assignments in yr2 look out.

Apr 28, 2026 at 3:10 PM

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Giedi
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Originally posted by glorydayz:

Originally posted by DaleGribble:

Originally posted by mcwoot:
Worst unit on the team
This.

We don't need a safety, we are going to sack the QB every play.

Even on running plays!

LFG!!!!!!

I wish ShanaLynch would put up some first round capital for the defensive backfield squad. A possible 2027 day one or two pick like:
Bray Hubbard, S, Alabama
Height: 6-1. Weight: 206.
Projected 40 Time: 4.45.
Projected Round (2027): 2-4.

I have no clue, I don't watch college ball, but if we can shore up the defensive backfield squad for the playoffs next year I'd be so happy. Because if we encounter good QB's behind elite OLines in *this years* playoffs, I don't think we can go very deep into the playoffs with our secondary full of holes.

Apr 28, 2026 at 3:15 PM

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Giedi
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Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:
I have no problem giving Sigle another shot this year. I would much rather see him out there than Brown. Mustapha and Sigle are both projects that I believe deserve another shot being our safeties with hopefully an improved pass rush. If our pass rush continues to suck then our Safeties will continue to be a liability.

Sigle was atleast in contention of making plays on the ball, he just didn't execute. Maybe with Morris he can coach him up.

Yeah that you'd think should come with some more experience and comfort. He has the speed and range we sorely need and he showed he can be a sound tackler

Hopefully Morris can coach our DB's up this year to shore that squad up. More likely he'll (hopefully) advocate for a top flight defensive backfield help in the 2027 draft. Maybe something akin to the 1981 draft, if the pass rush develops this year.

However I doubt Kyle will ever break his tradition of never drafting a DB in the first round, though.

Apr 28, 2026 at 3:56 PM

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Kinda hoping to see a Justin Simmons signing at some point

Apr 28, 2026 at 4:12 PM

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DRCHOWDER
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I posted this in the FA thread, these are most of the best safeties left that aren't signed if Lynch was to add any more.

Jabrill Peppers
Xavier Woods
Donovan Wilson
Justin Simmons
Quandre Diggs
Taylor Rapp
Ifeatu Melifonwu
Isaiah Oliver
Ashtyn Davis
Jordan Poyer
Mike Edwards
Jamal Adams
Rayshawn Jenkins
Terrell Edmunds
George Odum
Deon Bush
Ugo Amadi
Lewis Cine
Jordan Whitehead
Vonn Bell
John Johnson
Tashaun Gipson
Adrian Amos
Tarvarius Moore
Grayland Arnold
Israel Mukuamu
K'Von Wallace

Apr 28, 2026 at 4:14 PM

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Since07
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Originally posted by tohara3:
Kinda hoping to see a Justin Simmons signing at some point

Dude is 32 didn't play last year and said he wants to go back to the broncos.

Apr 28, 2026 at 4:22 PM

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dlance
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Safety Room is full of big hitters that are not great in coverage. I really wish they would draft a ball hawk free Safety.

Apr 28, 2026 at 5:56 PM

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CatchMaster80
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Originally posted by dlance:
Safety Room is full of big hitters that are not great in coverage. I really wish they would draft a ball hawk free Safety.

Amen. I'm tired of watching safeties that just come up and throw a shoulder into the receiver trying to jar the ball loose instead of trying to get and INT.

Apr 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM

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9ers4eva
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Diggs would be my choice. Vet back there would help

Apr 28, 2026 at 6:07 PM

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49AllTheTime
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Originally posted by glorydayz:
We don't need a safety, we are going to sack the QB every play.

Even on running plays!

LFG!!!!!!

I mean, when have you ever heard the secondary making the DL better

[ Edited by 49AllTheTime on Apr 28, 2026 at 6:08 PM ]

Apr 28, 2026 at 6:11 PM

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DaleGribble
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Originally posted by Since07:

Originally posted by tohara3:
Kinda hoping to see a Justin Simmons signing at some point

Dude is 32 didn't play last year and said he wants to go back to the broncos.

I'm betting he'll go where ever the money is.

Apr 28, 2026 at 6:23 PM

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GoreGoreGore
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Originally posted by CatchMaster80:

Originally posted by dlance:
Safety Room is full of big hitters that are not great in coverage. I really wish they would draft a ball hawk free Safety.

Amen. I'm tired of watching safeties that just come up and throw a shoulder into the receiver trying to jar the ball loose instead of trying to get and INT.

There just aren't as many good ones anymore. You had so many better FS in the league 5+ years ago. And that's largely due to $$$. These high school kids know that they are better off as CB where you can make double the money in the NFL. So any great athlete who wants to play DB, will mostly always choose to play CB in college if they can.

Apr 28, 2026 at 6:32 PM

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WildBill
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Could a player that is on the roster playing CB be moved back by Morris? Intriguing minds to know..

Of the ones available, which has the best wheels to play centerfield and not a box guy?