Let's talk DL

[Sydla]

We have some interesting options along the DL, so the camp battles are going to be fun.

I was thinking if I could build my DL, and I had 10 spots to fill, I would likely go:

DE - Lawrence, Quinn, Gregory, Armstrong, Jackson
DT - Woods, Hill, Collins, Covington
SWING - Hyder

Sorry Tyrone and Taco. Well I guess one can stick around until/if Gregory gets reinstated.

 

[Ranching]

We have some interesting options along the DL, so the camp battles are going to be fun.

I was thinking if I could build my DL, and I had 10 spots to fill, I would likely go:

DE - Lawrence, Quinn, Gregory, Armstrong, Jackson
DT - Woods, Hill, Collins, Covington
SWING - Hyder

Sorry Tyrone and Taco. Well I guess one can stick around until/if Gregory gets reinstated.

I'd keep Tyrone and Taco, hide the rook on the IR like we did Gathers. Cut Tyrone next year when he's due 8 million.

 

[xwalker]

We have some interesting options along the DL, so the camp battles are going to be fun.

I was thinking if I could build my DL, and I had 10 spots to fill, I would likely go:

DE - Lawrence, Quinn, Gregory, Armstrong, Jackson
DT - Woods, Hill, Collins, Covington
SWING - Hyder

Sorry Tyrone and Taco. Well I guess one can stick around until/if Gregory gets reinstated.

Good list.

Gregory has not applied for reinstatement yet.

For the initial cuts I would leave him out.

That gives an extra spot for 1 of Crawford, Taco or Jelks.

If Gregory can return during the season it's normally easier to find roster spots because some players will be out injured at some point.

If everyone is healthy as of cut day then I would move on from Crawford. I would want to identify the 3rd option at 3-tech behind Collins and Hill before cutting Crawford.

 

[kskboys]

I'd keep Tyrone and Taco, hide the rook on the IR like we did Gathers. Cut Tyrone next year when he's due 8 million.

Jackson? You're kidding, right?

 

[charron]

I'd keep Tyrone and Taco, hide the rook on the IR like we did Gathers. Cut Tyrone next year when he's due 8 million.

Agreed especially since dlaw has never played 16 games healthy, and quin is already hurt.

 

[Altestic]

Keep 12 Dlinemen and go only 5 deep at LB, 3 at TE, 2 at QB, 8 at OL.

 

[Ranching]

Jackson? You're kidding, right?

If it'll make you happy.

 

[Risen Star]

Collins starts over that Trysten lady.

 

[kskboys]

If it'll make you happy.

I think Jackson is going to be a very good player, and he'll be snapped up PDQ!!!!!!!

 

[Ranching]

I think Jackson is going to be a very good player, and he'll be snapped up PDQ!!!!!!!

Not if we hide him on IR.

 

[CF74]

We still need another 1-tech

 

[kskboys]

We still need another 1-tech

We do. W/ his build, I do have some high hopes for Wise.

 

[Ranching]

We still need another 1-tech

Me, me, me, me!

 

[J-man]

Unless something unforeseen or drastic happens the D-line will most likely be:

DE'S:
D-Law, Armstrong, Quinn, Hyder, Crawford, Taco

DT's:
Collins, Woods, Hill, Covington

And TBH, I'm digging that line

 

[beware_d-ware]

I still want to see how Daniel Wise does. He's the kind of Z grade player that Rod transforms into a C grade player. Wouldn't be surprise if he makes the 53.

 

[buybuydandavis]

If everyone is healthy as of cut day then I would move on from Crawford. I would want to identify the 3rd option at 3-tech behind Collins and Hill before cutting Crawford.

It's not just the 3rd 3tech, but the 3rd pass rushing DT. Crawford is our 1st or 2nd best pass rushing DT.

Someone else posted a report that his sacks this year all came on stunts, and he never beat anyone heads up. Fair enough. But it was still 5 sacks. We're not going to get that from Woods or any other DT I see.

 

[Stash]

It's not just the 3rd 3tech, but the 3rd pass rushing DT. Crawford is our 1st or 2nd best pass rushing DT.

Someone else posted a report that his sacks this year all came on stunts, and he never beat anyone heads up. Fair enough. But it was still 5 sacks. We're not going to get that from Woods or any other DT I see.

And you're not getting it from Crawford either, unless it's manufactured by the scheme.

The fact is this. At this point, given the depth on the defensive line, even the biggest Crawford fans can't find justification to keep him. Not at the risk of cutting young talent with potential, nor any role close to justify the cost to pay him.

He's zero option at defensive end to rush the passer. So what do you do? Pay $7 million to a first down guy there?

And he's third string at the 3-tech, behind Collins for sure, and likely Hill as well.

And oh by the way, the guy hasn't yet practiced a lick in camp.

I can only hope that he's cut as soon as he's deemed medically healthy.

It's time. There are no more excuses. And there's no room for an overpriced, smallest-of-roles player and longer.

 

[Sydla]

Unless something unforeseen or drastic happens the D-line will most likely be:

DE'S:
D-Law, Armstrong, Quinn, Hyder, Crawford, Taco

DT's:
Collins, Woods, Hill, Covington

And TBH, I'm digging that line

Jackson has shown more than Taco has, which kinda stinks because with each passing week Taco smells more and more like a bust. I think this year, possibly this camp, is when we are going to find out that Taco probably was a wasted pick.

I was hoping he'd hit this camp running and yet it looks like the same old Taco.

 

[Qcard]

We have some interesting options along the DL, so the camp battles are going to be fun.

I was thinking if I could build my DL, and I had 10 spots to fill, I would likely go:

DE - Lawrence, Quinn, Gregory, Armstrong, Jackson
DT - Woods, Hill, Collins, Covington
SWING - Hyder

Sorry Tyrone and Taco. Well I guess one can stick around until/if Gregory gets reinstated.

I see Saquon Barkley going for 125 yards on this bunch....unless my LBers execute a coup and takeover this defense....

 

[Stash]

Jackson has shown more than Taco has, which kinda stinks because with each passing week Taco smells more and more like a bust. I think this year, possibly this camp, is when we are going to find out that Taco probably was a wasted pick.

I was hoping he'd hit this camp running and yet it looks like the same old Taco.

I did read a good snippet about Taco a day or so ago. He actually beat Tyron Smith on a rep. Granted, it was just that one rep, but it was something positive anyway. I'm a harsh critic of the player and the draft day decision, but I'll give credit where it's due too.