2022 Offseason Thread

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You guys catch this?

6 veterans allowed on practice squads. Three elevations allowed now. Other changes

 

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Some training camp updates too.

 

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Players now eligible to return from injured reserve after four games; practice squads increased to 16 players

The NFL and NFL Players Association recently agreed upon new rules for the 2022 season, notably pertaining to injured reserve and players having to miss a minimum of four games before they can return, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday.

www.nfl.com

 

[Mingo]

Players now eligible to return from injured reserve after four games; practice squads increased to 16 players

The NFL and NFL Players Association recently agreed upon new rules for the 2022 season, notably pertaining to injured reserve and players having to miss a minimum of four games before they can return, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday.

www.nfl.com

I believe these changes will certainly help the quality of NFL play.

 

[fightinredantz]

I wish they would have stayed with 3 weeks and an unlimited number of players that. And be activated from IR. Better then the old rules of 8 weeks on IR and only 2 activations.

I do like the ability to elevate players off the practice squad. Best way to develop players is to get them playing time.

 

[megalodon30]

This is terrible news. RIP to the young man.

Cardinals' Jeff Gladney dies at 25

Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney has died at the age of 25.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

 

[Mingo]

The Edge rusher room is pretty crowded - Chubb, Gregory, Bonitto, Browning, Cooper, Reed, Aaron Patrick and Christopher Allen. A lot of people think Reed would be traded as the odd man out while having trade value. Chubb on the last year of his contract might also be a trade target

Safety is another well stocked position which could yield some trade value. Oddly the Oline is another place that has extra NFL players.

I heard somewhere that Caden Stearns is getting some CB reps - which is interesting.

 

[Speardog_Atlas]

We now know Nathaniel Hackett will be the next HC. The coordinators have yet to be hired, but the OC doesn't matter as Hackett will run his system and the DC seems likely to reaming a 3-4 based on the canidates. I am probably wrong, but for this I am going to assume the defense will remain a 3-4.

We have had some conversations on trading for a QB, specifically Rodgers. I think it is easy to we need a QB so trade for Rodgers or Wilson, or not wanting to give up several picks and players. I think we need to look at were the roster is at, and what can we trade and still be competitive this year. The roster Below is per Spotrack.com.

Offesnse:
QB:
Drew Lock - Starter
Brett Rypien - RFA

RB:
Javonte Williams - Starter
Mike Boone
Damarea Crockett
Adrian Killins - ERFA

WR:
Courtland Sutton - Starter
Tim Patrick - Starter
Jerry Jeudy - Starter
KJ Hamler
Kendal Hinton
Seth Williams
Tyrie Cleveland
Travis Fulgham
Diontae Spencer - RFA

TE:
Noah Fant - Starter???
Albert Okwuegbunam
Shaun Beyer

OLine:
Garett Bolles - LT Starter
Dalton Risner - LG Starter???
Graham Glasgow - C/RG Starter???
Lloyd Cushenberry - C
Quinn Meinerz - C/RG Starter
Netane Muti - G
Clavin Anderson - RT - Starter???
Quin Bailey - T
Cody Conway - T
Drew Himmelman - T
Zachary Johnson - T
Casey Tucker - T

Defense:
DLine:
Shelby Harris - Starter
Mike Purcell - Starter
Dre'Mont Jones - Starter
DeShawn Williams - RFA - DT
McTelvin Agim
Jonathan Harris - DT
Jonathan Kongbo -DE
Marquiss Spencer - DE

OLB:
Bradley Chubb - Starter - Potential Trade piece
Malik Reed - RFA - Starter???
Jonathon Cooper - Starter???
Andre Mintz
Aaron Patrick
Natrez Patrick - RFA

ILB:
Baron Brwoning - Starter
Jonas Griffith - ERFA - Starter
Mica Kiser - RFA
Justin Strnad
Barring Wade

CB:
Ronald Darby -Starter
Patrick Surtain II - Starter
Michael Ojemudia - Nickel???

S:
Justin Simmons - Starter
Caden Sterns - Starter???
Jamar Johnson
P.J. Locke - ERFE

Special Teams:

K:
Brandon McManus - K - Starter

P:
Sam Martin - Starter???
Corliss Waitman

LS:
Jacob Bobenmoyer

So if I am looking out the roster we have the following needs:

• QB - Need to add another player or 2 via trade, FA, or draft
• RB - Need to add better depth through FA or draft
• TE - Need a blocking TE from FA or draft
• Oline - RT potentially, reed to increse depth across all positions through FA or draft
• DLine - Increase Depth in FA or draft
• OLB - Upgrade starter and increase depth
• CB - Need more players and depth across the board
• S - Increase depth if available

It is a tough descision what makes this team better. George has some tough decisions to make.

Wow, how bads 1.]

 

[Speardog_Atlas]

We now know Nathaniel Hackett will be the next HC. The coordinators have yet to be hired, but the OC doesn't matter as Hackett will run his system and the DC seems likely to reaming a 3-4 based on the canidates. I am probably wrong, but for this I am going to assume the defense will remain a 3-4.

We have had some conversations on trading for a QB, specifically Rodgers. I think it is easy to we need a QB so trade for Rodgers or Wilson, or not wanting to give up several picks and players. I think we need to look at were the roster is at, and what can we trade and still be competitive this year. The roster Below is per Spotrack.com.

Offesnse:
QB:
Drew Lock - Starter
Brett Rypien - RFA

RB:
Javonte Williams - Starter
Mike Boone
Damarea Crockett
Adrian Killins - ERFA

WR:
Courtland Sutton - Starter
Tim Patrick - Starter
Jerry Jeudy - Starter
KJ Hamler
Kendal Hinton
Seth Williams
Tyrie Cleveland
Travis Fulgham
Diontae Spencer - RFA

TE:
Noah Fant - Starter???
Albert Okwuegbunam
Shaun Beyer

OLine:
Garett Bolles - LT Starter
Dalton Risner - LG Starter???
Graham Glasgow - C/RG Starter???
Lloyd Cushenberry - C
Quinn Meinerz - C/RG Starter
Netane Muti - G
Clavin Anderson - RT - Starter???
Quin Bailey - T
Cody Conway - T
Drew Himmelman - T
Zachary Johnson - T
Casey Tucker - T

Defense:
DLine:
Shelby Harris - Starter
Mike Purcell - Starter
Dre'Mont Jones - Starter
DeShawn Williams - RFA - DT
McTelvin Agim
Jonathan Harris - DT
Jonathan Kongbo -DE
Marquiss Spencer - DE

OLB:
Bradley Chubb - Starter - Potential Trade piece
Malik Reed - RFA - Starter???
Jonathon Cooper - Starter???
Andre Mintz
Aaron Patrick
Natrez Patrick - RFA

ILB:
Baron Brwoning - Starter
Jonas Griffith - ERFA - Starter
Mica Kiser - RFA
Justin Strnad
Barring Wade

CB:
Ronald Darby -Starter
Patrick Surtain II - Starter
Michael Ojemudia - Nickel???

S:
Justin Simmons - Starter
Caden Sterns - Starter???
Jamar Johnson
P.J. Locke - ERFE

Special Teams:

K:
Brandon McManus - K - Starter

P:
Sam Martin - Starter???
Corliss Waitman

LS:
Jacob Bobenmoyer

So if I am looking out the roster we have the following needs:

• QB - Need to add another player or 2 via trade, FA, or draft
• RB - Need to add better depth through FA or draft
• TE - Need a blocking TE from FA or draft
• Oline - RT potentially, reed to increse depth across all positions through FA or draft
• DLine - Increase Depth in FA or draft
• OLB - Upgrade starter and increase depth
• CB - Need more players and depth across the board
• S - Increase depth if available

It is a tough descision what makes this team better. George has some tough decisions to make.

Wow, how bad is that lineup compared to what is going to happen in week one?? It has been a great off season by Paton.

 

[Mingo]

The Broncos will be much improved this season, but could there possibly be a more deflating potential to contemplate than the possibility they could lose game one to Drew Lock?

 

[fightinredantz]

Losing game 1 to Drew is not an unreasonable out come for several reasons;

• The Seattle coaching staff knows Russ better then any in the league.
• Lots of emotion for Russ going back to Seattle.
• Several ex-Broncos on a revenge tour.
• Inexperienced coaching staff.
• Potential hick ups with installing the new systems on offense and defense.

That being said I think Denver still is the better team, but we will have to see who is the better team on 9/12.

 

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[listopencil]

In a league where impact WR's are becoming overvalued, Hamilton just lost his job again. I don't wish him ill but I don't want him on my team again.

 

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I liked this dude when he was with us.

Cut By Bears On Monday, OLB Jeremiah Attaochu Could Plausibly Draw Interest From Steelers - Steelers DepotCut By Bears On Monday, OLB Jeremiah Attaochu Could Plausibly Draw Interest From Steelers

 

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Wolfe’s all banged up.

Ravens reach injury settlement with DL Derek Wolfe

The Ravens and defensive lineman Derek Wolfe reached an injury settlement

ravenswire.usatoday.com

 

[Mingo]

Glad to see Max Borghi RB Wash. St. get a shot as a local Colorado kid who can catch and run the football.

Reading good things about Ojemudia - Kendal Hinton - Dalton Risner - Aaron Patrick - and Browning.

 

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Glad to see Max Borghi RB Wash. St. get a shot as a local Colorado kid who can catch and run the football.

Reading good things about Ojemudia - Kendal Hinton - Dalton Risner - Aaron Patrick - and Browning.

Read a comparison of Borghi to McCaffrey. Christian, that is. Oh look, here’s one…

2021 NFL Draft: Is running back Max Borghi the next McCaffrey?

In terms of 2021 running back talent, WSU's Max Borghi is an all-around threat and could be on his way to becoming the next Christian McCaffrey in the NFL.

www.profootballnetwork.com

 

[Orange Crush77]

 

[Orange Crush77]

Scott will have to give us a report on him. From the video, looks like he has great speed getting to outside. Looks like a natural receiver. Feet seem a little janky when he gets into his stutter step, not particularly a fluid runner.

 

[Orange Crush77]

Not better than what we have but could be an interesting practice squad guy who might eventually surprise