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I can't help feeling there's a misconception that some of us are satisfied with where we are at right now. Not the case for me. I'm disappointed we didn't address Edge. But I'm not disappointed with the decisions made. When you look across the roster, I don't think there is a position that is worse today than it was at the end of the season. No we haven't improved everywhere, but we have improved overall. We need to make more moves in FA before the season starts, and then see how things shake out early. But one factor to consider is that the improvements on O, particularly the OL, will help the D out too.

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There are still some decent veteran edge players out there we can sign. I'm betting we bring in one of them soon.

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I think it interesting to see Peters strategy of the 1 year contract.

Last year as well as this year. Can we have the same success again with this strategy?

QB1 hides a lot, but Ertz and Wagner performances were vital. This year a couple guys from New England, Wil Harris safety and now Gay as the kicker all will be asked to play big roles on 1 year deals.

Deebo, Lattimore are essentially on 1 year deals as well…they will be asked to lead both units.

This allows a great deal of flexibility if things go south, to simply re up and move on….but in terms of team building, is it great long term? Remains to be seen. But you have to like the short term results


*correction…wil Harris is 2 years, but a big out after this year

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JD5's performance in my mind absolutely plays a part in how AP is building this team. I believe he is building an offense to rival the greatest offenses of all time, knowing if the game is on the line we are putting the ball in the offense's (JD5's) hand. In doing that, the defense's role is different then in Philly/NY where their qb's limit the offense and they are building dominant defenses.

I liken it to Mahomes first years as starter in KC. Their defenses did just enough to win, now their defense is leaned on a lot more.

I see these first 3 years as using draft as to conduct true team culture and base building by getting the best team athelete on their board regardless of team need and filling out the team with FA that fit the team concept and mold. After year 4 as JD5's $650M contract comes due, I believe we will see more attention to need through the draft with a lot less reliance on FAs.

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[quote=WCommandersfan99;1374517]Deebo is only 29 years old and can sign a new deal in the offseason. He is hurt some but it's overblown his reputation here. For the most part he is healthy and flat out produces for a long time. Dude is a stud. Gallup is also only 29 years old and retired before. He also produces when he plays. He's not going to be asked to be a 1 or 2. We already have a bonafide star and 1 with McClaurin. McCaffrey didn't get a lot of opportunities last year but all reports are highly optimistic. Kid is tough and has hands:

[url]https://riggosrag.com/luke-mccaffrey-is-ready-to-explode-commanders-insider-sees-it-coming[/url]

[url]https://atozsports.com/nfl/washington-commanders-news/washington-commanders-signed-shockingly-talented-undrafted-free-agent-that-rest-of-the-nfl-forgot-to-draft-jacorey-brooks/[/url]

Jacorey Brooks also could get in the mix and was inexplicably not drafted. Noah Brown is back also and is decently productive. Think he can be moreso with the Deebo acquisition.

I have said before in this forum that I don't mind getting Lane but would have preferred Swinson. No one knows who the better player is of the 2 so it is premature for you to assert that. What we do know is edge and defense were more of a need than wr.[/quote]

As I said I loved the Deebo trade and expect him to blow up this year. But after that then what? A year from now he will be 30 with a history of slacking off after getting paid with a larger injury risk. He will also demand to be paid top of the market and smart organizations do not give top of the market contracts to 30 year olds with his history.

They also do not reach to fill immediate needs and I think this organization feels this way as well. I believe them when they said they took the highest rated player on their board and have no reason not to.

All of your other players mentioned are either JAGS or completely unproven. McCaffery was getting opportunities and then was relegated to returning kicks. Coaches know more than fans, they see things we do not see and they obviously saw something with McCaffery. I'd be happy to be wrong here but expecting him to become a legit WR2 is speculation.

Nope other than Terry and one year of Deebo I don't see how anyone can say this WR group was solid before the draft.

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As someone who put $5 On McCaffrey and $5 on Sinott each game to score a touchdown I guarantee neither of them lived up to the potential that the club hope for. Maybe one or both break out but I don't think the organization can just assume that they do.

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Im not going to even consider trying to out think AP at this point. Two drafts ago our roster had more holes than a piece of swiss cheese and we were light years away from being taken seriously. Now we have one , I repeat, ONE, position in need of addressing and are fresh off a Championship game. He took a WR/Return guy in the fourth round. Both needs. He has addressed the secondary which in turn helps our current edge rushers get to the quarterback.

We were an abysmal joke of a team not long ago, now our floor is 10 wins.

Can anyone remember the last time we went into a season and you thought playoffs with a straight face ? A-lot of you were not even born. Lol.

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[quote=Darrell Green Fan;1374542]As I said I loved the Deebo trade and expect him to blow up this year. But after that then what? A year from now he will be 30 with a history of slacking off after getting paid with a larger injury risk. He will also demand to be paid top of the market and smart organizations do not give top of the market contracts to 30 year olds with his history.

They also do not reach to fill immediate needs and I think this organization feels this way as well. I believe them when they said they took the highest rated player on their board and have no reason not to.

All of your other players mentioned are either JAGS or completely unproven. McCaffery was getting opportunities and then was relegated to returning kicks. Coaches know more than fans, they see things we do not see and they obviously saw something with McCaffery. I'd be happy to be wrong here but expecting him to become a legit WR2 is speculation.

Nope other than Terry and one year of Deebo I don't see how anyone can say this WR group was solid before the draft.[/quote]Deebo slacking off when getting paid? WTF are you talking about it? His injury history is overblown as I've already stated. He has played in at least 15 regular season games 3 of the last 4 years. The other one he still played in 11. It's not like he was hurt for the whole year.

Also, as I mentioned if he balls out (likely) we can give him a new deal. McLaurin-Deebo is a nasty 1-2 punch. Look at Philly with Brown and Smith. They don't have much after that at receiver. But clearly they didn't need it because the rest of their team and especially their defense is so good.

I'd actually take our depth pieces at receiver over Philly's last year (Gallup, Noah Brown, McCaffrey, Brooks) etc. Gallup and Brown are good for at least a few hundred yds a season at receiver virtually every year they play. Do you recognize how good of production this is for a 3 a 4 wr?

Our receivers were fine going into 2025 prior to the draft, and they nabbed Brooks who put up twice the amount of receiving yds that Lane did their final college seasons. I don't give a rat's ass if Lane is fast. Brooks was the better college player. You are underestimating how critical edge is to the NFL. Why do you think Philly had Mahomes on his ass the whole SB and dominated the dynasty? Sweat and all their big uglies is why. Something our team lacks and will prevent us from winning the SB this year.

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[QUOTE=WCommandersfan99;1374545]Deebo slacking off when getting paid? WTF are you talking about it? His injury history is overblown as I've already stated. He has played in at least 15 regular season games 3 of the last 4 years. The other one he still played in 11. It's not like he was hurt for the whole year.

Also, as I mentioned if he balls out (likely) we can give him a new deal. McLaurin-Deebo is a nasty 1-2 punch. Look at Philly with Brown and Smith. They don't have much after that at receiver. But clearly they didn't need it because the rest of their team and especially their defense is so good.

I'd actually take our depth pieces at receiver over Philly's last year (Gallup, Noah Brown, McCaffrey, Brooks) etc. Gallup and Brown are good for at least a few hundred yds a season at receiver virtually every year they play. Do you recognize how good of production this is for a 3 a 4 wr?

Our receivers were fine going into 2025 prior to the draft, and they nabbed Brooks who put up twice the amount of receiving yds that Lane did their final college seasons. I don't give a rat's ass if Lane is fast. Brooks was the better college player. You are underestimating how critical edge is to the NFL. Why do you think Philly had Mahomes on his ass the whole SB and dominated the dynasty? Sweat and all their big uglies is why. Something our team lacks and will prevent us from winning the SB this year.[/QUOTE]


This team had no edge guys last year, and it isn’t why we didn’t win a Superbowl. We didn’t win a Superbowl because we put the ball on the ground 3 times in crucial situations. I think you are underestimating how important the rest of the team is outside edge rusher. Do we need to upgrade at the position, yes. Is this roster better than last years, yes.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1374543]As someone who put $5 On McCaffrey and $5 on Sinott each game to score a touchdown I guarantee neither of them lived up to the potential that the club hope for. Maybe one or both break out but I don't think the organization can just assume that they do.

Sent from my SM-S711U using Tapatalk[/quote]Giving up on players after 1 season is absurd especially when they have proven, experienced players in front of them at positions most rookies don't make a huge impact at 1st season. McLaurin, Brown, Ertz etc. Sinnot was a 2nd rounder who brings tools and and can be dynamite in this league. Ertz just balled out too much for him to get in the mix. Bates played too for his stellar blocking and few catches a year.

McCaffrey may never be a star, but he can still be serviceable. Please keep in mind he is fairly new to the position being a former qb. He also has good size, 4.68, hands, and excels with catches in traffic. Kids has stones. Seriously would not be surprised if this kid has a decent pro career. His father and especially brother did to say the least.

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[quote=punch it in;1374547]This team had no edge guys last year, and it isn’t why we didn’t win a Superbowl. We didn’t win a Superbowl because we put the ball on the ground 3 times in crucial situations. I think you are underestimating how important the rest of the team is outside edge rusher. Do we need to upgrade at the position, yes. Is this roster better than last years, yes.[/quote]Fowler Jr. was an edge last year. Him and his 10.5 sacks are gone. No clue what you are talking about with no edges last year.

[url]https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44253088/source-pass-rusher-dante-fowler-jr-cowboys-reach-deal[/url]
[B]
He credited outside linebackers coach Ryan Kerrigan, the organization's all-time sack leader, with helping him develop more as an edge rusher.[/B]

I'm not underestimating the other positions. I'm just recognizing a weakness on an otherwise loaded team.

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[QUOTE=WCommandersfan99;1374549]Fowler Jr. was an edge last year. Him and his 10.5 sacks are gone. No clue what you are talking about with no edges last year.

[url]https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44253088/source-pass-rusher-dante-fowler-jr-cowboys-reach-deal[/url]
[B]
He credited outside linebackers coach Ryan Kerrigan, the organization's all-time sack leader, with helping him develop more as an edge rusher.[/B]

I'm not underestimating the other positions. I'm just recognizing a weakness on an otherwise loaded team.[/QUOTE]


Well aware of his 10-1/2 sacks and the fact he is gone. Well aware of the fact that Dante Fowler coming back isn’t putting us over the top. Once again, this team was one giant hole before AP got here. Now there is one. AP didn’t reach , he went bpa and im all for it.

Watch what our improved secondary does for whoever rushes the edge this year.

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[quote=punch it in;1374550]Well aware of his 10-1/2 sacks and the fact he is gone. Well aware of the fact that Dante Fowler coming back isn’t putting us over the top. Once again, this team was one giant hole before AP got here. Now there is one. AP didn’t reach , he went bpa and im all for it.

Watch what our improved secondary does for whoever rushes the edge this year.[/quote]Why did you say we had no edges then last year?

Totally recognize that AP is doing a great job. Today's SB teams cannot have any weaknesses is the issue, and we have one. I'm frustrated because it hasn't been sufficiently addressed, and I am concerned our defense won't be good enough. I will be more optimistic about the ultimate goal if I see improvements and additions here but it is late in the offseason game. Wagner is 1 year older, Fowler Jr. is gone, Allen is gone, Chinn is gone, and many feel they reached on Kinlaw. Secondary can only hold on so long with modern day pro receivers.

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Fowler was great depth, produced fantasticly last year. Pissed he went to the cowgirls. Team had/has other plans would say best of luck but that doesn't apply next season.

Cant wait til edge is fine, lane balls out and we have a solid season and everyone is happy lmao - wishful thinking HAIL

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[quote=Meks;1374552]Fowler was great depth, produced fantasticly last year. Pissed he went to the cowgirls. Team had/has other plans would say best of luck but that doesn't apply next season.

Cant wait til edge is fine, lane balls out and we have a solid season and everyone is happy lmao - wishful thinking HAIL[/quote]Agree on Fowler. 10.5 sacks is nothing to scoff at and not easily replaceable. Surprised he wasn't retained honestly. Hoping Lane does great in the NFL. He is fast and brings some unique skills.

Good read on him below:

[url]https://www.commanders.com/news/jaylin-lane-five-things-to-know-commanders-nfl-draft[/url]

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[quote=WCommandersfan99;1374553]Agree on Fowler. 10.5 sacks is nothing to scoff at and not easily replaceable. Surprised he wasn't retained honestly. Hoping Lane does great in the NFL. He is fast and brings some unique skills.

Good read on him below:

[url]https://www.commanders.com/news/jaylin-lane-five-things-to-know-commanders-nfl-draft[/url][/quote]

it had to have been the money he was offered - remember his little public expression of dismay .... but yea i would have had him back but if the FO didnt think the price was right so be it

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[quote=WCommandersfan99;1374553]Agree on Fowler. 10.5 sacks is nothing to scoff at and not easily replaceable. Surprised he wasn't retained honestly. Hoping Lane does great in the NFL. He is fast and brings some unique skills.

Good read on him below:

[url]https://www.commanders.com/news/jaylin-lane-five-things-to-know-commanders-nfl-draft[/url][/quote]

True that 10.5 sacks is nothing to sneeze at. Think Fowler is going to do that again? He has been in the league for 10 seasons. Two good years 2019 getting 11.5 sacks . . . and last year getting 10.5 sacks. His remaining years he had 4, 8, 2, 2, 3, 4.5, 6, and 4 respectively. He is nothing special as a pass rusher and was downright miserable defending the run. I think the combination Jacob Martin and Deatrich Wise is a BIG upgrade over Fowler.

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[quote=SkinsGuru;1374555]True that 10.5 sacks is nothing to sneeze at. Think Fowler is going to do that again? He has been in the league for 10 seasons. Two good years 2019 getting 11.5 sacks . . . and last year getting 10.5 sacks. His remaining years he had 4, 8, 2, 2, 3, 4.5, 6, and 4 respectively. He is nothing special as a pass rusher and was downright miserable defending the run. I think the combination Jacob Martin and Deatrich Wise is a BIG upgrade over Fowler.[/quote]

This ! Even in Kiem podcast he touched on the same perspective with Flowers

We were lucky we got that production out of him last year, lighting wasn't going strike twice

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[quote=WCommandersfan99;1374545]Deebo slacking off when getting paid? WTF are you talking about it? His injury history is overblown as I've already stated. He has played in at least 15 regular season games 3 of the last 4 years. The other one he still played in 11. It's not like he was hurt for the whole year.

Also, as I mentioned if he balls out (likely) we can give him a new deal. McLaurin-Deebo is a nasty 1-2 punch. Look at Philly with Brown and Smith. They don't have much after that at receiver. But clearly they didn't need it because the rest of their team and especially their defense is so good.

I'd actually take our depth pieces at receiver over Philly's last year (Gallup, Noah Brown, McCaffrey, Brooks) etc. Gallup and Brown are good for at least a few hundred yds a season at receiver virtually every year they play. Do you recognize how good of production this is for a 3 a 4 wr?

Our receivers were fine going into 2025 prior to the draft, and they nabbed Brooks who put up twice the amount of receiving yds that Lane did their final college seasons. I don't give a rat's ass if Lane is fast. Brooks was the better college player. You are underestimating how critical edge is to the NFL. Why do you think Philly had Mahomes on his ass the whole SB and dominated the dynasty? Sweat and all their big uglies is why. Something our team lacks and will prevent us from winning the SB this year.[/quote]

It is no secret that the Niners became frustrated with Deebo, conditioning and being unmotivated were the main issues. Not sure how you are unaware of this. How else can we explain such a productive player being dealt for a late 5th? I know he requested a trade but they took a $31 million cap hit to get out of the Deebo Samuel business and this can not be ignored, nor can we ignore how apparently any team could have landed him for 4th but chose not to.

Using your stats in the last 4 seasons he has missed 2 games in 3 seasons and 7 games in a 4th. That's an injury history that will not improve with age.

Now in a contract year as I said I expect him to blow up. But being overweight, out of shape, with decreasing production and an injury history is now part of his legacy and that can't be overlooked as they consider paying top of the market price to a 30 year old.


Yes if you go down the depth chart Noah Brown is better than Philly's WR3. But let's not pretend Terry and whoever wins WR2 is as good as Devonte Adams and AJ Brown. Deebo is a gaget guy, a real weapon who will also carry the ball as a RB but he is not a WR 2. Top WR 2's do not end the season in a good offense with 51/670/3. So we can't compare him to Phillys WR2, he's in a special catagory. So that leave us with Terry and JAG GUY as the WR2. If Terry went down this WR group would have been below average, even with Deebo blowing up in his role.

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[quote=SkinsGuru;1374555]True that 10.5 sacks is nothing to sneeze at. Think Fowler is going to do that again? He has been in the league for 10 seasons. Two good years 2019 getting 11.5 sacks . . . and last year getting 10.5 sacks. His remaining years he had 4, 8, 2, 2, 3, 4.5, 6, and 4 respectively. He is nothing special as a pass rusher and was downright miserable defending the run. I think the combination Jacob Martin and Deatrich Wise is a BIG upgrade over Fowler.[/quote]

I was about to make the same comment. Fowler had a career year in sacks that probably won't repeat. He was also one of the main culprits in a putrid run defense. The problem last year was not pass rush, they were actually pretty high on the list of pressures with Fowler obviously factoring into that.

No the problem as well all know was their complete inability to stop the run, from the first game of the season to the last. If they brought him back as a third down specialist I'd be fine with that. But Dante Fowler as the full time RDE would have been the same problems and without the 10.5 sacks.

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[quote=Darrell Green Fan;1374561]It is no secret that the Niners became frustrated with Deebo, conditioning and being unmotivated were the main issues. Not sure how you are unaware of this. How else can we explain such a productive player being dealt for a late 5th? I know he requested a trade but they took a $31 million cap hit to get out of the Deebo Samuel business and this can not be ignored, nor can we ignore how apparently any team could have landed him for 4th but chose not to.

Using your stats in the last 4 seasons he has missed 2 games in 3 seasons and 7 games in a 4th. That's an injury history that will not improve with age.

Now in a contract year as I said I expect him to blow up. But being overweight, out of shape, with decreasing production and an injury history is now part of his legacy and that can't be overlooked as they consider paying top of the market price to a 30 year old.


Yes if you go down the depth chart Noah Brown is better than Philly's WR3. But let's not pretend Terry and whoever wins WR2 is as good as Devonte Adams and AJ Brown. Deebo is a gaget guy, a real weapon who will also carry the ball as a RB but he is not a WR 2. Top WR 2's do not end the season in a good offense with 51/670/3. So we can't compare him to Phillys WR2, he's in a special catagory. So that leave us with Terry and JAG GUY as the WR2. If Terry went down this WR group would have been below average, even with Deebo blowing up in his role.[/quote]Deebo already addressed this. He said it was due to pneumonia and injuries that he was heavier last year. Please show me 1 article indicating he's unmotivated. We are getting a highly motivated Deebo. SF traded Deebo because he wanted a trade and they save the large salary. It's not his fault that Aiyuk got a fat deal and did hardly anything since. I understand he got hurt.

[url]https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/news/deebo-samuel-trade-san-francisco-49ers-commnanders/c8b45cc2e57a99ec05367fd0[/url]

WTF are you talking about Devante Adams when talking about Philly? He has been on the Jets and Raiders the last 4 years and has never been an Eagle. Please get your facts straight. Believe you're referring to DeVonta Smith.

Strongly disagree with you about Deebo not being a #2 wr. He consistently puts very solid receiving yards every season just not elite which coincides with most #2s in the league. He averages around 800 yds rec/season and is a great run blocker. Yes, he can rush also as you noticed which is an added bonus. You think Deebo is just JAG. SMH. He is more than capable of being great as #2. Purdy struggled more in 2024 especially late in the season as did the Niners offense a lot. Deebo saw this and wanted out. Jayden and Kingsbury will bring out the best in him.

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[quote=SkinsGuru;1374555]True that 10.5 sacks is nothing to sneeze at. Think Fowler is going to do that again?[/quote]How do you know he won't do it again? He credited our all time sacks leader into transforming him into a strong pass rusher. He led the team in sacks last year. He can be subbed out on obvious rushing downs and play during passing plays. Wish he would have been kept.

[url]https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44253088/source-pass-rusher-dante-fowler-jr-cowboys-reach-deal[/url]

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[quote=WCommandersfan99;1374564]Deebo already addressed this. He said it was due to pneumonia and injuries that he was heavier last year. Please show me 1 article indicating he's unmotivated. We are getting a highly motivated Deebo. SF traded Deebo because he wanted a trade and they save the large salary. It's not his fault that Aiyuk got a fat deal and did hardly anything since. I understand he got hurt.

[url]https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/news/deebo-samuel-trade-san-francisco-49ers-commnanders/c8b45cc2e57a99ec05367fd0[/url]

WTF are you talking about Devante Adams when talking about Philly? He has been on the Jets and Raiders the last 4 years and has never been an Eagle. Please get your facts straight. Believe you're referring to DeVonta Smith.

Strongly disagree with you about Deebo not being a #2 wr. He consistently puts very solid receiving yards every season just not elite which coincides with most #2s in the league. He averages around 800 yds rec/season and is a great run blocker. Yes, he can rush also as you noticed which is an added bonus. You think Deebo is just JAG. SMH. He is more than capable of being great as #2. Purdy struggled more in 2024 especially late in the season as did the Niners offense a lot. Deebo saw this and wanted out. Jayden and Kingsbury will bring out the best in him.[/quote]

I admire your passion, I'll give you that.

I never said we are getting an unmotived player. As a matter of fact I said the exact opposite, Deebo in a contract year will be highly motivated and highly productive IMO as I had clearly said. Obviously I was talking about his next contract as I made reference to that repeatedly. Just as obvious was I meant Smith not Adams. Don't go overboard about a simple oversight please.

As for Deebo in SF it's common knowledge that Deebo in SF was overweight. out of shape and had fallen our of favor with management. I'm not doing your work for you, Google will help you with that. Use the words "Deebo 20 pounds overweight in 2024" and read the reports and not the words of the player who has every reason to lie. Your own article explains how trade rumors involving Deebo have occured in previous years which begs the question why on Earth would the Niners be interested in trading a player like Deebo Samuel? Why did they chose to hitch their wagon to Aiyuk and not continue with Deebo Samuel?

I never once said Deebo Samuel is "just JAG". WTF are YOU talking about? I referred to everyone else as JAGs because that's exactly what they are.

So as I have argued Terry and Deebo are the only 2 legit weapons in the WR room. One is in a contract year who is about to turn 30 with an injury and weight issue history. So after this season that may very well mean 1 legit weapon on the outside who is about to turn 30 as well and bunch of guys after that. This situation could have very well lead to an overpay in FA or reaching in the 2026 draft to try to fill an immediate need.

They needed a young impact WR for this year and beyond, just as they needed a young impact edge. They took the higher rated player on their board. I'm happy this is their strategy and you should be as well.

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[quote=Darrell Green Fan;1374566]I admire your passion, I'll give you that.

I never said we are getting an unmotived player. As a matter of fact I said the exact opposite, Deebo in a contract year will be highly motivated and highly productive IMO as I had clearly said. Obviously I was talking about his next contract as I made reference to that repeatedly. Just as obvious was I meant Smith not Adams. Don't go overboard about a simple oversight please.

As for Deebo in SF it's common knowledge that Deebo in SF was overweight. out of shape and had fallen our of favor with management. I'm not doing your work for you, Google will help you with that. Use the words "Deebo 20 pounds overweight in 2024" and read the reports and not the words of the player who has every reason to lie. Your own article explains how trade rumors involving Deebo have occured in previous years which begs the question why on Earth would the Niners be interested in trading a player like Deebo Samuel? Why did they chose to hitch their wagon to Aiyuk and not continue with Deebo Samuel?

I never once said Deebo Samuel is "just JAG". WTF are YOU talking about? I referred to everyone else as JAGs because that's exactly what they are.

So as I have argued Terry and Deebo are the only 2 legit weapons in the WR room. One is in a contract year who is about to turn 30 with an injury and weight issue history. So after this season that may very well mean 1 legit weapon on the outside who is about to turn 30 as well and bunch of guys after that. This situation could have very well lead to an overpay in FA or reaching in the 2026 draft to try to fill an immediate need.

They needed a young impact WR for this year and beyond, just as they needed a young impact edge. They took the higher rated player on their board. I'm happy this is their strategy and you should be as well.[/quote]You said Niners said he was unmotivated. False. He was slightly overweight due to pneumonia and injuries. Again show me ANY article saying he's unmotivated as you asserted. Ridiculous for you to say that.

This is your main flawed problem. You keep worrying about wrs for 2026 and beyond and are neglecting the defense. This team was 2 games from winning the SB last year with a star rookie qb. For the millionth time, WR was addressed prior to the draft for the 2025 season. We can worry about 2026 next year more for wrs, and I've already provided solutions for that (extending Deebo, Brooks, McCaffrey more polished etc.). Defense will prevent us from winning the SB which Lane doesn't play.

Your asinine quote below:
[B]
Deebo is a gaget guy, a real weapon who will also carry the ball as a RB but he is not a WR 2. Top WR 2's do not end the season in a good offense with 51/670/3. So we can't compare him to Phillys WR2, he's in a special catagory. So that leave us with Terry and [U]JAG GUY as the WR2[/U].[/B]

Deebo will be our #2 this year whether you like it or not. Jayden has plenty of weapons and an upgraded oline. Defense lost pieces and lacks an edge. Don't come to me when we don't reach the SB next year. Defense still wins championships.

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[quote=WCommandersfan99;1374567]You said Niners said he was unmotivated. False. He was slightly overweight due to pneumonia and injuries. Again show me ANY article saying he's unmotivated as you asserted. Ridiculous for you to say that.

This is your main flawed problem. You keep worrying about wrs for 2026 and beyond and are neglecting the defense. This team was 2 games from winning the SB last year with a star rookie qb. For the millionth time, WR was addressed prior to the draft for the 2025 season. We can worry about 2026 next year more for wrs, and I've already provided solutions for that (extending Deebo, Brooks, McCaffrey more polished etc.). Defense will prevent us from winning the SB which Lane doesn't play.

Your asinine quote below:
[B]
Deebo is a gaget guy, a real weapon who will also carry the ball as a RB but he is not a WR 2. Top WR 2's do not end the season in a good offense with 51/670/3. So we can't compare him to Phillys WR2, he's in a special catagory. So that leave us with Terry and [U]JAG GUY as the WR2[/U].[/B]

Deebo will be our #2 this year whether you like it or not. Jayden has plenty of weapons and an upgraded oline. Defense lost pieces and lacks an edge. Don't come to me when we don't reach the SB next year. Defense still wins championships.[/quote]

I guess you don't want to discuss how there have been trade rumors for years now and why that would be, or why they chose to extend Aiyuk and not Samuel. Being overweight and out of shape is a symptom of not being motivated. These were taken from a few articles, there are many more out there and frankly I'm surprised this needs to be proven to you as it's common knowledge:
[I]
During those rough negotiations, I heard that a 49ers negotiator told Deebo or his agent that he didn’t deserve the kind of massive extension other players were receiving because he wasn’t going to last that long at the top of the game.[/I]

[I]Specifically, the 49ers didn’t think his style of play — [B]and, quite frankly, his training habits [/B]— would lead to much production into his late-20s and 30s. [/I]

[url]https://sfstandard.com/2025/03/03/49ers-deebo-samuel-trade-what-we-learned/[/url]

[I]There appeared to be consternation between Samuel and the club over the last several seasons. The 29-year-old complained about his touches during 2024,[B] and the Niners have reportedly had concerns for a few years.[/B]
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[url]https://www.nfl.com/news/deebo-samuel-no-bad-blood-with-49ers-following-trade-to-commanders#:~:text=There%20appeared%20to%20be%20consternation,let%20any%20issues%20wash%20away[/url].

It's clear by your post that you want the quick fix for next season, although a rookie edge picked in the 2nd round probably won't be an immediate impact player. The team has chosen a more long term approach and I believe them when they said they took the best player available and that is always the correct approach to take.

There is no guarantee that they will sign Samuel to another contract. So that leaves potentially a 30 year old as the only legit WR weapon going into next season.

Don't ever lose that passion man, I have enjoyed this exchange even with your nasty tone.

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[quote=Darrell Green Fan;1374569]I guess you don't want to discuss how there have been trade rumors for years now and why that would be, or why they chose to extend Aiyuk and not Samuel. Being overweight and out of shape is a symptom of not being motivated. These were taken from a few articles, there are many more out there and frankly I'm surprised this needs to be proven to you as it's common knowledge:
[I]
During those rough negotiations, I heard that a 49ers negotiator told Deebo or his agent that he didn’t deserve the kind of massive extension other players were receiving because he wasn’t going to last that long at the top of the game.[/I]

[I]Specifically, the 49ers didn’t think his style of play — [B]and, quite frankly, his training habits [/B]— would lead to much production into his late-20s and 30s. [/I]

[url]https://sfstandard.com/2025/03/03/49ers-deebo-samuel-trade-what-we-learned/[/url]

[I]There appeared to be consternation between Samuel and the club over the last several seasons. The 29-year-old complained about his touches during 2024,[B] and the Niners have reportedly had concerns for a few years.[/B]
[/I]

[url]https://www.nfl.com/news/deebo-samuel-no-bad-blood-with-49ers-following-trade-to-commanders#:~:text=There%20appeared%20to%20be%20consternation,let%20any%20issues%20wash%20away[/url].

It's clear by your post that you want the quick fix for next season, although a rookie edge picked in the 2nd round probably won't be an immediate impact player. The team has chosen a more long term approach and I believe them when they said they took the best player available and that is always the correct approach to take.

There is no guarantee that they will sign Samuel to another contract. So that leaves potentially a 30 year old as the only legit WR weapon going into next season.

Don't ever lose that passion man, I have enjoyed this exchange even with your nasty tone.[/quote]Likewise on your passion also. I recognize we're just fans who want a ring. I didn't see anything in either article implying a motivation level at SF. That's my main issue with what you're saying. He's motivated now which both of us agree is all that matters. Peters was actually singing his praises yesterday:

[url]https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/adam-peters-deebo-samuel-can-put-team-on-his-back-and-will-you-to-win[/url]

I don't understand why you keep worrying about receivers in 2026 now. By your tone, you would think McLaurin and the gang are all 38 years old. NFL receivers can and a lot produce well past 30 now. Hill, Thielen, Adams, Hopkins, etc. Please be open to the wonderful possibility of extending McLaurin and Deebo next year and they will continue to produce. AP will know what to do with receivers and we have a great owner now supporting him. We only have JD on a rookie contract for so long is why I'm concerned about the defense going into 2025. Hope I'm wrong and they're great on d.

Re: Commanders 2025 Offseason Thread
 

[QUOTE=WCommandersfan99;1374574]Likewise on your passion also. I recognize we're just fans who want a ring. I didn't see anything in either article implying a motivation level at SF. That's my main issue with what you're saying. He's motivated now which both of us agree is all that matters. Peters was actually singing his praises yesterday:



[url]https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/adam-peters-deebo-samuel-can-put-team-on-his-back-and-will-you-to-win[/url]



I don't understand why you keep worrying about receivers in 2026 now. By your tone, you would think McLaurin and the gang are all 38 years old. NFL receivers can and a lot produce well past 30 now. Hill, Thielen, Adams, Hopkins, etc. Please be open to the wonderful possibility of extending McLaurin and Deebo next year and they will continue to produce. AP will know what to do with receivers and we have a great owner now supporting him. We only have JD on a rookie contract for so long is why I'm concerned about the defense going into 2025. Hope I'm wrong and they're great on d.[/QUOTE]JD5's rookie contract is exactly why getting a veteran edge and rookie wr. a veteran edge can come in and pick up DQ and Whitt's scheme, but getting a rookie WR with high upside gives JD5 time to develop a high level rapport.
if you reverse it. the rookie edge doesn't have a true mentor here and a veteran WR might have habits he has to unlearn.

This isn't an end all rationale for drafting purposes but as a fan understanding maybe it gives you a different frame of reference.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1374578]JD5's rookie contract is exactly why getting a veteran edge and rookie wr. a veteran edge can come in and pick up DQ and Whitt's scheme, but getting a rookie WR with high upside gives JD5 time to develop a high level rapport.
if you reverse it. the rookie edge doesn't have a true mentor here and a veteran WR might have habits he has to unlearn.

This isn't an end all rationale for drafting purposes but as a fan understanding maybe it gives you a different frame of reference.

Sent from my SM-S711U using Tapatalk[/quote]I'm good with your logic but give me that veteran edge also since it hasn't happened yet. In my dreams, I was hoping we'd trade for Hendrickson or even better Watt. That ain't happening and pickings are getting slim. Really hope to get a good veteran edge who can harass qbs but I have doubts at this point.

Re: Commanders 2025 Offseason Thread
 

[QUOTE=WCommandersfan99;1374582]I'm good with your logic but give me that veteran edge also since it hasn't happened yet. In my dreams, I was hoping we'd trade for Hendrickson or even better Watt. That ain't happening and pickings are getting slim. Really hope to get a good veteran edge who can harass qbs but I have doubts at this point.[/QUOTE]I would bet money that we sign an edge in the next 5 weeks. not a lot of money but a few [emoji16]

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1374583]I would bet money that we sign an edge in the next 5 weeks. not a lot of money but a few [emoji16]

Sent from my SM-S711U using Tapatalk[/quote]Hope you're correct. We need one as you may know I feel strongly about :D

Re: Commanders 2025 Offseason Thread
 

[quote=WCommandersfan99;1374574]Likewise on your passion also. I recognize we're just fans who want a ring. I didn't see anything in either article implying a motivation level at SF. That's my main issue with what you're saying. He's motivated now which both of us agree is all that matters. Peters was actually singing his praises yesterday:

[url]https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/adam-peters-deebo-samuel-can-put-team-on-his-back-and-will-you-to-win[/url]

I don't understand why you keep worrying about receivers in 2026 now. By your tone, you would think McLaurin and the gang are all 38 years old. NFL receivers can and a lot produce well past 30 now. Hill, Thielen, Adams, Hopkins, etc. Please be open to the wonderful possibility of extending McLaurin and Deebo next year and they will continue to produce. AP will know what to do with receivers and we have a great owner now supporting him. We only have JD on a rookie contract for so long is why I'm concerned about the defense going into 2025. Hope I'm wrong and they're great on d.[/quote]

I'm concerned about the defense in 2025 as well. But I plan on being a fan beyond 2025 and this WR group was facing the very real possiblity of having exactly one impact WR, who will be 30, after 2025. Again I am not so sure they will want to extend Deebo given his age and history, you seem to think that will definitely happen with a declining player and I just don't think that is a given. I'm not sure the plan is to have big contracts to 2 30 year old WRs, one with an injury and weight issue. Now it could very well happen as you say, we agree he will be huge this year, but it's also a risk.

The articles I posted clearly show that he had fallen out of favor in SF for several years, one literally mentioned his training methods. There are a ton of articles explaing how he was 20 pounds overweight before last season. Again not training is a direct function of a lack of motivation. Training hard and weight control is pretty much 100% motivation.

We won't have that problem this year, again in a contract year Deebo will be extremely motivated. But I'm not talking about this upcoming season. If he blows up and gets a fat deal this could very well be an issue again. Missing at least 2 games in each of the last 4 seasons, not to mention the time he missed in the games he played in and was hurt, is a legit injury history that won't improve with age.

I'll also repeat that a DE taken at 61 has very little chance of being an impact edge rusher as a rookie. Myles Garrett and TJ Watt, the first 2 pass rushers I could think of, both had 7 sacks as rookies and the guy taken at 61 ain't no Myles Garrett.

And the biggest point of all is good teams do not reach in the draft to fill an immediate need. I have no reason not to believe Adam Peters when he said their strategy is BPA and they felt that Amos was the best player available. I was one of the few who was not crazy about the pick at the time, I wanted a great explosive RB. But soon I realized if he was their highest rated player I'm fine with the decision.

Re: Commanders 2025 Offseason Thread
 

Panthers just released Clowney, any thoughts?

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1374589]Panthers just released Clowney, any thoughts?

Sent from my SM-S711U using Tapatalk[/quote]At this point, I would bring him in for a look. He's 32 but decent production. Article I read said Carolina had a surplus of edges leading to the release along with his contract. Not sure if we'd meet his contract demands, but I could see some type of agreement potentially. Tons of hype coming into the league for him which I know doesn't matter now.

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Clowney and Fowler are similar - good at pass rush but sucks at stopping run. Might as well as take a look at him for Fowler's role.

Re: Commanders 2025 Offseason Thread
 

[quote=GridIron26;1374592]Clowney and Fowler are similar - good at pass rush but sucks at stopping run. Might as well as take a look at him for Fowler's role.[/quote]If we can get it him on the cheap why not to play passing downs? At this point of career, that may be doubtful though. Doubt he gets a big deal anywhere.

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I imagine several DEs will be released in the coming months, and you have to imagine the team's pro scouts have some recommendations.

Clowney's stats are pretty erratic and after his rookie contract with Houston he has had 4 one year stints with diff teams,and a 2 year stint with Cleveland.
He won't get a big deal if he signs anywhere.

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Clowney would be a nice addition at this point in the offseason. I would def take a look at him

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Clowney has been a bust as the first overall pick and has not played well in his last 2 stops. There are better options out there. I mean Baptiste could give them the same production on a 7th round salary.

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[quote=GridIron26;1374592]Clowney and Fowler are similar - good at pass rush but sucks at stopping run. Might as well as take a look at him for Fowler's role.[/quote]

not true . . . clowney is an damn good run stopping DE (or was anyway)

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[quote=Chico23231;1374597]Clowney would be a nice addition at this point in the offseason. I would def take a look at him[/quote]

Now? Wouldn't he want some level of guaranteed money? It would be a waste if he proved to be a wash. Maybe closer to the season if there are no better options.