Some of my takes on the offense

[darthseinfeld]

- Cooper Beebe's growth is a real key for me. Him becoming a Pro Bowl caliber OC this year could give us a very dominant interior. Amd thats entirely possible

- Im concerned over Prescott pre injury performance. He didn't seem close to what he was in 2023. I just not he is not in a regressive phase in his career

- I think Tolbert can thrive as a #3. Especially with two WR's that need attention. He can play both inside and outside, and could get alot of favorable match ups. I think he has become angood player, just not suited for the role he was in

- I think we really need Blue to be the man at HB. I honestly dont think Williams and Sanders are much better than Elliott or Cooks last year. I dont buy Williams. I think that injury ruined his career. Ive said before and I'll say again, we should be looking at the trade market for a quality back

- Similar to Tolbert, I think Ferguson will also greatly benefit from having Pickens. He was very good when teams still respected Cooks and he got favorable match ups. When it was obvious by 2024 that Cooks was cooked, I think Ferguson struggled to create with the added attention that came with being our 2nd best option. He should see very favorable matchups.

- I think Asim Richards might be our best OT, but I dont think he will get an actual chance to compete. I have very little faith in Guyton. Its not just his play. If he really does have poor practice habits, he is unlikely to improved. I just hope if we doesnt, the staff gets the green light to go with Richards

 

[Hawkeye0202]

- Cooper Beebe's growth is a real key for me. Him becoming a Pro Bowl caliber OC this year could give us a very dominant interior. Amd thats entirely possible

- Im concerned over Prescott pre injury performance. He didn't seem close to what he was in 2023. I just not he is not in a regressive phase in his career

- I think Tolbert can thrive as a #3. Especially with two WR's that need attention. He can play both inside and outside, and could get alot of favorable match ups. I think he has become angood player, just not suited for the role he was in

- I think we really need Blue to be the man at HB. I honestly dont think Williams and Sanders are much better than Elliott or Cooks last year. I dont buy Williams. I think that injury ruined his career. Ive said before and I'll say again, we should be looking at the trade market for a quality back

- Similar to Tolbert, I think Ferguson will also greatly benefit from having Pickens. He was very good when teams still respected Cooks and he got favorable match ups. When it was obvious by 2024 that Cooks was cooked, I think Ferguson struggled to create with the added attention that came with being our 2nd best option. He should see very favorable matchups.

- I think Asim Richards might be our best OT, but I dont think he will get an actual chance to compete. I have very little faith in Guyton. Its not just his play. If he really does have poor practice habits, he is unlikely to improved. I just hope if we doesnt, the staff gets the green light to go with Richards

Just my take

*** I think if Beebe can be a solid starter, we will be OK. Remember, he'll get plenty of help from Tyler and Booker.
*** I think what we saw was typical Dak when he knows he has to carry the team w/o all his key weapons. IMO he didn't trust Guyton or the running game. He starts pressing, trying to do too much.......
***I think Tolbert's snaps will depend on whether or not Mingo becomes the player Jerry expects.
**** I'm on the opposite side of Guyton. He has some immaturity issues ( MM even questioned his work ethic) but it's way too early to give up on him. I think we will see significant improvement with a new coach and a year under his belt.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Just my take

*** I think if Beebe can be a solid starter, we will be OK. Remember, he'll get plenty of help from Tyler and Booker.
*** I think what we saw was typical Dak when he knows he has to carry the team w/o all his key weapons. IMO he didn't trust Guyton or the running game. He starts pressing, trying to do too much.......
***I think Tolbert's snaps will depend on whether or not Mingo becomes the player Jerry expects.
**** I'm on the opposite side of Guyton. He has some immaturity issues ( MM even questioned his work ethic) but it's way too early to give up on him. I think we will see significant improvement with a new coach and a year under his belt.

Im not saying Im giving up on him. Im just being a realist in that based of what went down year with the benching, Im not at all optimistic that he will improve

 

[Gambit]

Im concerned over Prescott pre injury performance. He didn't seem close to what he was in 2023.

He was in walking boot in camp. I don't think his legs were right all season. Couple that with WRs/scheme getting very little separation, there's a reason he's led or been at top of league in tight window throws for awhile. Just no separation.

- I think Tolbert can thrive as a #3. Especially with two WR's that need attention

He's option 4 with Ferg. Well suited to that and should let him put up some good numbers. I like his moxie, the type of WR QBs like.

I think we really need Blue to be the man at HB. I honestly dont think Williams and Sanders are much better than Elliott or Cooks last year

Here we differ. Not in Sanders I'm not sure he makes team. But I think Williams will surprise. Blue will have a significant role, look for him in slot quite a bit too. I am in the minority but I like Mafah, just don't see him supplanting Luepke.

Guyton... I hope it clicks for him. I hope Riley/Adams can get the best out of him. Reports are he's added good muscle in off-season. Not sure his work ethic can questioned, but his maturity can. He t me is the key to this OL geling. Of course more running blocking helps him as much as Steele.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Im not saying Im giving up on him. Im just being a realist in that based of what went down year with the benching, Im not at all optimistic that he will improve

I think a lot was he had no idea what it took to be an NFL professional. He thought maybe he could walk on the field and play at a high level with that much preparation. So I'm hoping later wake up call but we will see what happens

 

[darthseinfeld]

So I'm hoping later wake up call but we will see what happens

Im there with you on this