Thread: 2017 Free Agency mega thread

We shouldn't be drafting players in the first round that need two years to develop before they can even compete for playing time. I want an impact player in round one. That's why I didn't mind them drafting Ray or Roby. They might not start due to depth, but they make plays when they're on the field

Originally Posted by turftoad

I'm 100% with you dog. Need to keep the defense stout. Redick is needed to help our not so stellar run "D". With our not so great FA signing in the "D" line, we will need a stud MLB.

I'd be very happy with Reuben Foster if falls also.

Originally Posted by turftoad

I'd be very happy with Reuben Foster if falls also.

Does he have the sideline to sideline speed to play in our defense?

Ross would be a huge mistake.

That doesn't make sense on any level.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

Does he have the sideline to sideline speed to play in our defense?

Yes, plus he's a thumper. 6'1. 230. Hits hard!!

Strengths
Alpha mentality with ferocious hitting style that puts offensive skill positions on alert. Outstanding athlete with springy, reactive feet. Lost 15 pounds in off-season, which gave him more speed and explosiveness. Loose hips and long stride allows him to open and chase immediately. Has elite sideline-to-sideline range. Tough as nails. Brings swagger to a linebacking corps. Never passive and always means it. Willing to take his shots downhill and into gaps. Lands strong warning blows on climbing guards early in the game. Coverage ability is an asset. Logged 10 passes defensed in 2015. Can carry long speed against running backs on wheel routes and nine routes. Has worked to improve tackling technique, which has yielded higher success rate of finishes.

Foster won't be there but we can dream!

Originally Posted by VonDoom

Foster won't be there but we can dream!

Some of the mocks have him falling.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

37 inch vertical, 4.64 40- he's athletic

4.64 40, 42.5 vertical player is already on our roster.

Unfortunately, athletics don't always translate.

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/...een?id=2495288

Measurables should be like 5% of the equation.

Except bubble circumference. That should be 80%.

Originally Posted by slim

Ross would be a huge mistake.

That doesn't make sense on any level.

Yeah, why would we want good football players who are faster than anyone else on the field?

Originally Posted by NCBronco

If Kiper's right, neither Ross nor CMac make it to us. If so, I could definitely live with his consolation prize: https://t.co/pAuxNLvnLF

That would be a terrible pick.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

Yeah, why would we want good football players who are faster than anyone else on the field?

I don't care about 40 times.

Al Davis would love this guy.

Originally Posted by slim

I don't care about 40 times.

Al Davis would love this guy.

This isn't Darius Heyward Bey we're talking about. John Ross is a good football player. He's a good route runner, has good hands and would be electric returning punts.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

This isn't Darius Heyward Bey we're talking about. John Ross is a good football player. He's a good route runner, has good hands and would be electric returning punts.

C-Mac is all those things as well. I'd rather we find away to make C-Mac happen